SUMMARY

• Lead Project Manager of multiple projects providing master data management, data and subscriber migration, and Data Warehouse (eCDW Vertica DataLake applications) and interfaces for Confidential
• Project Manager/Scrum Master by profession with vast experience managing short and long - term enterprise needs. Extensive background often solicited to provide input to overall future enterprise plans. Have owned my own business, and been a significant member of start-up and Fortune 500 companies.
• Authored and assisted stakeholders to develop project charters, develop schedules consistent with customer needs and expected timeline, and finalizing project budget and keeping projects within said budget through implementation. Developed master project plans including functional and system requirements, technical designs, coding, test plans, impact assessments, identifying and analyzing risks as well as creating mitigation/back-out plans. Utilized MS Project, MS PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, Oracle COGNOS, .NET, eCommerce, IVR, iSERIES, db implementation, data warehousing, and MS-Word to track and report status.
• Performed in the role of BA, SA, Developer, Tester, and Implementation Technician, employing Linux OS, UNIX Shell Scripting, Python, Java development, Oracle Databases, and as an IT Project Manager, lead teams and been responsible for these functions.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously Confidential various stages of completion encompassing SAs, Architects, Testers and software developers from off-shore resource providers.
• Extensive experience in Vendor Management / Inventory Management / Procurement Management and overall supply chain and logistics management.
• Earned a Bachelor of Science degree from of Strayer University (aka Strayer College) graduating Magna Cum Laude June 1996 with focus on Computer Information Systems. Attended George Washington Extension University Confidential Sprint PCS for PMI certification courses. Confidential present, do not have the PMI certificate albeit willing to pursue if a requirement for continuing employment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Lead / Application IT Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead Project Manager or Application Delivery Manager (a.k.a., App PM), on multiple IT Enterprise Data Warehouse projects concurrently using Confidential &T's IT UP PRISM Integrated Traceability Matrix using Modified Waterfall and Agile SDLC Methodology.
• Managed development teams employing Linux OS, UNIX Shell Scripting, Python, Java development, Oracle Databases for database creation/enhancement including middleware interfaces.
• Facilitate Client and IT groups to jointly analyze and create change requests as necessary to keep project on track and communicate to SI Owners of funding requirements through departmental budget submissions as necessary.
• Lead Project Manager of multiple projects providing master data management, data and subscriber migration, and Data Warehouse (eCDW Vertica DataLake applications) and interfaces for Confidential &T.
• Conduct Project Progress Status Meetings weekly in Client / IT forum environment to agree upon new / open / closed issues and risks were openly discussed and accurately recorded.
• Manage software development teams in developing ecommerce application enhancements to facilitate end user, client, the ability to order and provision wireless/cell phone products, rate plans and functionality.

Confidential

IT Application Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead Project Manager or Application Delivery Manager (a.k.a., App PM) to Confidential, Inc., on multiple IT Enterprise Data Warehouse projects concurrently using Confidential &T's IT UP PRISM integrated with Rational RequisitPro Integrated Traceability Matrix using Modified Waterfall and Agile SDLC Methodology employing Linux OS, UNIX Shell Scripting, Python, Java development, Oracle Databases for database creation/enhancement including middleware interfaces.
• Facilitate Client and IT groups to jointly analyze and create change requests as necessary to keep project on track and communicate to SI Owners of funding requirements through departmental budget submissions as necessary.
• Lead Project Manager of multiple projects providing master data management, data and subscriber migration, and Data Warehouse (eCDW Vertica DataLake applications) and interfaces for Confidential &T.
• Conduct Project Progress Status Meetings weekly in Client / IT forum environment to agree upon new / open / closed issues and risks were openly discussed and accurately recorded.
• Manage software development teams in developing ecommerce application enhancements to facilitate end user, client, the ability to order and provision wireless/cell phone products, rate plans and functionality.

Confidential

IT Lead Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provided Lead IT Project Management to Confidential, Inc., on multiple $250K - $2M-$3M projects concurrently using Confidential &T's IT UP PRISM integrated with Rational RequisitPro Integrated Traceability Matrix using Modified Waterfall and Agile SDLC Methodology employing Linux OS, UNIX Shell Scripting, Python, Java development, Oracle Databases.
• Directed all phases of the SDLC, from inception through completion, delivering goals on time, within budget, and in compliance with Confidential &T SQA audit specifications.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert consulting in all issues concerning Service Level Agreements (SLA)s and Confidential &T IT-UP processes during life cycle of the Confidential Fixed-Bid Subscriber Migration and Subscriber Migration Interfaces projects for Confidential &T.
• Facilitated Client and IT groups to jointly analyze and create change requests as necessary to keep project on track and communicate to SI Owners of funding requirements through budget submissions as necessary.
• Conducted Project Progress Status Meetings weekly in Client / IT forum environment to agree upon new / open / closed issues and risks were openly discussed and accurately recorded.

Confidential

IT Lead Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provided IT Project Management on multiple $250K - $2M projects concurrently using Confidential &T's IT UP PRISM integrated with Rational RequisitPro Integrated Traceability Matrix using Modified Waterfall and Agile SDLC Methodology employing Linux OS, UNIX Shell Scripting, Python/Jython, Java development, Oracle Databases.
• Directed all phases of the SDLC, from inception through completion, delivering goals on time, within budget, and in compliance with Confidential &T SQA audit specifications.
• Through the use of keen communication skills, facilitated Client and IT groups to jointly analyze and create change requests as necessary as well as Service Level Agreements (SLA)s to keep project on track and communicate to Strategic Initiative (SI) Owners of funding requirements through budget submissions when needed.
• Held Project Progress Status Meeting weekly in Client / IT forum environment to agree upon new / open / closed issues and risks were openly discussed and accurately recorded.
• Provided direction to team during internal or external conflict to keep project on target. Utilized escalation process as needed for direction or managerial assistance in overcoming roadblocks to progress.

Confidential

IT Project Manager/Scrum Master

Responsibilities:

• Directed all phases of the software development management lifecycle, from inception through completion, delivering goals on time, within budget, and to specification using Agile SCRUM methodology
• Managed internal/external Service Level Agreements, also multiple projects concurrently and responsible for defining scope, requirements, and business cases; creating and controlling budgets; and allocating resources employing Linux OS, UNIX Shell Scripting, Python/Jython, Java development, Oracle Databases
• Facilitated reviews of Business Requirements documents with client User Stories and secured client approvals
• Provided Weekly project progress reports to Senior Management via MS-Share Point Web site
• Reviewed project proposals and determined scheduling and procedures for project execution; established work plan (MS-Visual Studio TFS ) and allocated resources
• Managed project teams in developing ecommerce consumer interfaces to allow user to request casino credit
• Providing Project Management on a project to upgrade and expand QA / Dev / Staging environments, including sizing and vendor research and procurement of automated QA and deployment tools
• Provide project management oversight as liaison between IT Development and Business Units to prioritize, and expedite post production product support trouble tickets initiated by Solution Center