OBJECTIVE:

Seeking clients who require a Project Management Lead/Microsoft Project Server Expert where my skills, education and experience can be effectively utilized.

SUMMARY:

• I also have extensive expertise as an MS Project Server Expert in several EPM implementations/migrations and I am currently qualified as a Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional - EPM.
• 20 years of a strong and diverse background in Information Technology, Project Management, MS Project Server, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, Consultant/Client Relations.
• Exceptional analytical skills, adept at analyzing complex project issues and resolving them successfully.
• Highly industrious, goal oriented and motivated, with a proven track record for a superior work ethic, dedication and integrity.
• Outstanding organization and attention to detail. Proficient at balancing multiple projects simultaneously in high pressure, fast-paced environments, while consistently meeting all time, cost, and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbally. Produced and have given numerous presentations to groups of Managers, Engineers and Developers.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities. Acknowledged by management, customers and peers for quickly analyzing technical complexities, isolating problem areas, amplifying existing strengths and implementing cost-effective, “win-win” solutions.
• Superb interpersonal skills. Relate quickly and easily with all diversities, personalities and business levels. Work well independently and as an active team player.
• Positive optimistic thinker with inherent skills to "lead by example".

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Software Development Languages: BASIC, COBOL, C, C++, C#, HTML.

Software Applications: SAP, MS Project Professional, MS Project Server, SharePoint, Excel, Access, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer, VS .NET, SharePoint Designer, SteelRay, One Pager Pro.

Network: LAN & WAN’s, Wireless, Pings, Tracerts, Telnet, AD Domain Services.

Servers: Application, Web, SQL, DHCP, DNS, WINS, Proxy, Print, MS Project.

Documents: DU, SDD, ConOps, Use Cases, SPMP, Product Spec, Functional Spec, Request for Proposal, SRS, SAD, WBS, SOW, Charter, Verification and Validation Plans, Trade Studies, Issues and Risks, Executive Summary.

Standards: IEEE 1074-1997, 1058-1998, 830-1998, 1012-1998, 1540-2001, SWEBOK, PMBOK, CMMI.

Other: Citrix, Earned Value, Project Planning, Rational Unified Process, UML, Wideband Delphi Approach, Client/Server Based Printer Applications, Sarbanes-Oxley Audits, PERT Analysis, Critical Path Method (CPM), Windows PowerShell, SharePoint 2013 Management Shell.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, BETHESDA, MD

Microsoft Project Server Expert

Responsibilities:

• I am currently partnered with Projility to enhance our client Confidential ’s implementation of Microsoft Project Server 2013 online O365.
• My duties include the analysis of the existing environment as well as the current Project Management processes/methodologies used at Confidential, the gathering of all project requirements, the configuration of their security model in Project Server permissions mode to improve security and to limit particular groups from accessing resources outside of their Confidential, AD Synchronization process documentation, an end to end Proposal process implemented into a SharePoint list using InfoPath forms and workflows to allow Confidential to track their proposals from ideation through project approval, unique Project and Proposal Id’s, gathering the requirements for and helping to guide the configuration Project Online allowing Confidential to dramatically expand their Project Online capabilities, and including demonstrations of these features and capabilities throughout the project timeline.

Confidential, BETHESDA, MD

Microsoft Project Server Expert

Responsibilities:

• My responsibilities include the entire life cycle of the implementation to include analysis of all current standards and processes within the PMO, requirements gathering, capacity planning and the complete architecture and design of the project server solution, installation of all binaries within the existing SharePoint farm, complete configuration and testing of both the development and production farms, the creation of new processes and standards across the PMO and the initiation of best practices across all applicable teams
• I also built the training material and delivered training to team members, executives and project managers.
• In addition, throughout the process I delivered demonstrations of the tool and any relevant features associated with CPSC's requirements.

Confidential, LOS ANGELES, CA

Microsoft Project Server Expert

Responsibilities:

• My role was that of Project Lead/Project Expert and to provide server administration duties for both the business and IT. Gathering requirements from key stakeholders and doing an analysis of the existing server farm as well as Confidential current Processes/Standards was a major step for this migration.
• As the sole Project Server expert on the project, my weekly activities included things like facilitating the building of custom web parts and reports using Excel Services, OLAP,SSRS, Project views, custom fields and formulas, training of IT and business personnel, the establishment, analysis and modification of PMO processes and standards and methodologies, guidance in all phases of the migration in regards to Project Server, role mapping, security model configuration, resource synchronization, and troubleshooting of any project professional or project server issues faced by the users, best practices utilization of the server, project schedule and server audits, process improvement mapping to facilitate process automation and enhancement and server recommendations for the IT team to maintain server health, stability and sustainability.
• In addition, we deployed the demand management feature at Confidential to enable the team to establish a new project selection process and to gain control over the entire portfolio of projects, this was something as an organization that they did not have before, I was able to implement the feature with the help of my team, from the ground up.
• I was also responsible for creating and delivering all training content across the enterprise consisting of all features implemented for Project Professional, Project Web App and the internal IT and Business Administrators, this includes both front end Project Management elements as well as back end Information Technology components.
• As the sole source of this content, I became the conduit between the business (Project Management) and IT (Back End Server Support).

Confidential, HAYS, KS

Microsoft Project Server Expert

Responsibilities:

• I recently completed an on premise installation of Microsoft Project Server 2013 on premise.
• The installation included the gathering of all system requirements, analysis of all current development and production tiers in the farm, configuration of SQL and Analysis services, complete installation of the Project Server binaries into an existing SharePoint deployment, applied all cumulative updates as needed, creation of the Project Server service application, setup Project Server web application, create separate Project Server Web App site collection, create Confidential instance, configure Project Server for SharePoint permissions mode, install and configure Workflow Manager, setup cube building service, build OLAP cubes, create and setup appropriate access groups to Project Server BI, setup and configure
• Performance Point service application, setup and configure secure store, setup and configure Excel service application, setup and configure SSRS in SharePoint integrated mode, system test, troubleshoot all issues, write and deliver all installation documentation.

Confidential, IRVINE, CA

Microsoft Project Server Expert/Project Lead

Responsibilities:

• I previously worked with Confidential to implement Microsoft Project Server 2013 on premise into their internal PMO.
• My duties included my initial assessment of their processes/standards to include the full PM methodology.
• An Immediate solicitation of requirements to include interviews, a matrix and mapping of those requirements as well as the requirements questionnaire.
• I also completed capacity planning, a project manager survey (to identify and leverage internal PM Confidential experience), the system design architecture with documentation (production and development tiers), the project charter, the statement of work, the executive summary, the complete baselined project plan, risk and issue identification and tracking, the project budget, the build of a prototype environment, the training and guidance of the Confidential internal IT department as applicable to MS Project Server, the identification of and training for an MS Project Server Administrator, the documentation of all processes/standards required to maintain the server and to support the project managers daily work along with the Confidential methodology.
• The creation of a PMO wide WBS dictionary, role mapping to the Confidential security model, backup recovery procedure identification, a re-imaging of the production environment process, project server configuration control documents, complete project server rollout plan, established the identification of projects by project type to create project templates (EPT’s) mapped to the WBS and methodology.
• This also included the complete front and back end configurations as well as the setup and build of multiple reports as required.

Confidential, DALLAS, TX

Exam Writer/Reviewer

Responsibilities:

• I have participated in the writing/reviewing of the Microsoft Project Server 2013 certification exam “70-344 Managing Projects and Portfolios with Project Server 2013”. As a Subject Matter Expert
• I provided my knowledge and expertise toward the next iteration of Microsoft Project Server and evaluated the exam content for suitability and release to prospective candidates.

Confidential, HOUSTON, TX

Microsoft Project Server Expert

Responsibilities:

• I previously partnered with Strategic Careers to implement a Microsoft Project Server 2010 on premise prototype environment for our client Confidential .
• My primary responsibilities included training the client Project Managers and Confidential Administrators, facilitating the review of current MS Project Pro schedules, analysis of the Confidential processes and standards in regards to the major core implementation areas (IT, Project Management, Project Server), identification of the organizational WBS and review with the staff the proper usage, establish an organizational roadmap to enable a successful implementation of MS Project Server for both production and development environments, guide the successful installation of the environment to include all relevant troubleshooting as required.

Confidential, ST LOUIS, MO

Microsoft Project Server Expert/ Schedule Lead

Responsibilities:

• I have previously partnered with Confidential to implement Microsoft Project Server 2010 on premise.
• My primary duties consist of gathering all needed requirements for the project, creating a project WBS, the establishment of all standards, process, controls, centralized controls and reporting as related to our clients ERP project.
• In addition, I provided complete administration duties to include troubleshooting of the entire environment and to oversee the maintenance of all associated project plans.