SUMMARY:

My only competition in everything I do, is myself. I must be better today than yesterday, better tomorrow than today.Demonstrated effective results in project management, scope, development and support of major network and application systems. Experienced program manager and business analyst with a blend of business and technical skills, management consulting, change management experience, risk assessment, process definition and documentation experience, excellent client interface and problem solving skills with the ability to lead groups of individuals on a project basis; the ability to mediate project team conflicts; the capability to render quick, decisive actions as required by sudden crises over the course of the project; and excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills. Under general direction, exercises judgment and discretion and is responsible for all aspects of development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Able to handle a great number of detail oriented tasks, while being able to see the broad picture of how the project delivers to the success of the business. As an independent consultant for over 35 years, I have developed a broad base of knowledge and experience in project management, infrastructure, scheduling, strategic planning, business and applications development, requirements definition, system architecture/design/integration, budgeting, feasibility studies, implementation and problem solving. Diverse business experience in over 95 industries has contributed to my knowledge base and helped me develop strong skills and understanding of the technical development process.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• I have worked in over 95 industries performing consulting services on over 150 applications in 24 states and over 40 countries.
• Prior experience includes MIS Director, team leader, systems analyst and programmer proficient in over 23 computer languages.
• Experience and expertise means I avoid blocks and go right for the opportunities; identifying options quickly, utilizing interpersonal skills to bring people together to get the job done, and bringing time - proven strategies to do it quicker, cheaper and better.
• Listed below is the short list of the companies contracted to:

Confidential, Dallas/Ft.Worth

Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Performing small (2 week to 3 month) projects for multiple companies; too many to list.

Confidential, Oakland, CA

Senior Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, each budgeted at a minimum.
• Managed the installation and/or replacement of 230KVA and 115KVA 3-phase transformers.
• Managed the installation and/or replacement of 230KVA or 115KVA or 12KVA transmission/distribution circuit breakers.
• Managed several projects with BART, Caltrans and Muni.
• Managed the installation of Ethernet to Substations.
• Managed the installation and/or replacement of 12KVA Switchgear.
• Managed the installation and/or replacement of high voltage, 230KVA and 115KVA transmission towers and installation of cable (high-side and low-side).
• Managed the installation of SCADA and other monitoring tools and connectivity.
• Managed construction of structures to house Switchgear, including installing pilings to bedrock & foundation.
• Managed the installation of Wind Farm towers and generators.
• Managed replacement of contaminated soil and treatment of contaminated water.
• Made recommendations for process improvement.

Environment: Internet, Intranet, PMLC, SharePoint, MS-Word, MS-Excel, PowerPoint, TCP/IP, VPN, Agile, AutoCad, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, wireless telecom, SAP, SOX, SCADA, MEP, Smart Grid.

Confidential, Irving, TX

Senior Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed many remote technical teams from corporate office location.
• Managed company wide rollout of windows 7.
• Architected new infrastructure of new data center for improved efficiency.
• Managed MEP infrastructure design and construction of new facilities that required 412 tons of HVAC, and 1.5 mega watts of power, with battery, UPS and diesel generator backup.
• Managed installation of new Starline Power Distribution and Monitoring System.
• Performed management presentations.
• Cost management.
• Managed installation of new data security systems.
• Managed over-head data cabling installation.
• Ordered custom built diesel generator, managed installation, commissioning and switch over.
• Migrated over 400 data cabinets with 2,000+ servers, routers, switches and communications hardware while maintaining constant redundant “24/7 up time” to all applications and systems.
• Established and managed “war room” to monitor progress of project.
• Scheduled twelve 18-wheeler shipments of equipment and related parts and supplies.
• Managed build-out of data center and installation of all migrated hardware.
• Ensured that all operating systems and application software versions were up-to-date.
• Performed design changes to deal with weight limitations on data center floor
• Performed design changes to deal with weight limitations on the floor of the HVAC control, UPS and battery backup room.
• Decommissioned old data center in Boca Raton once all equipment was removed.

Environment: Internet, Intranet, SharePoint, PMLC, MS-Word, MS-Excel, PowerPoint, TCP/IP, VPN, AutoCad, ITIL, BI/DW, Ethernet, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Juniper, wireless/telecom, EWSD, LTE, InfoBlox, A-Series, iSeries, Confidential N-Series, HP Blade Srervers, Optical, Cisco routers, F5 Load Balancers, NetApp FAS storage, Oracle, SOX, Cisco Data, VOIP networks.

Confidential, Ft. Worth, TX

Senior Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Replaced 178 existing Cisco Model 350 Aironet Wireless Access Points (WAP).
• Converted 99 existing Cisco 1242 Lightweight Wireless Access Points (LWAPP) from autonomous mode to light weight mode.
• Implemented a Controller based solution at 84 airports.
• Performed management presentations.
• Managed many remote technical teams from corporate office location.
• Provided management of the project architecture and infrastructure and implementation services end-to-end, providing all on-site installation and testing for each location and the data center installation.
• Troubleshot any issues with American or it’s designees when problems arose during the implementation of the Data Center Solution or when replacing and/or updating WAPs.
• Implemented a centralized management solution for utilizing Cisco WCS for managing WAPs.
• Provided ongoing support to American for Wireless Network issue escalations until transition or acceptance of solution by American management occurred.
• Provided 30 day transition and training support to American personnel which began before the final airport installation was completed.

Environment: Internet, Intranet, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint 2007, LAN/WAN, ITIL, LTE, TCP/IP, VPN, AutoCAD, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, ISO/OSP, Cisco 350 & 1242, wireless/telecom.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Senior Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Re-architected the infrastructure for the new data centers.
• Managed the extraction and conversion of existing client data.
• Managed software installations and applications (Apropos, Concerto, Evercall, Heat, Websphere, SharePoint, Lodestar).
• Performed management presentations.
• Reviewed Data Security and made changes.
• Managed company wide rollout of Windows 7.
• Managed installation process of VOIP phone, computer, etc. systems for our clients from beginning to end
• Managed construction of three Data Centers from start to finish
• Managed construction of new NOC, and moved old NOC to new NOC
• Managed design, configuration and installation of all HVAC, mechanical and electrical.
• Managed selection, ordering, installing, commissioning and switching to new generator.
• Provided management assistance with the construction of office space
• Managed the smooth and efficient migration from one data center to three data centers
• Obtained quotes from cabling, moving, and technical services vendors; negotiated and awarded contracts and scheduled services from each
• Managed Project scope and conformance with System Quality Control, Statement of Work, Documentation, Implementation and Customer interfacing.
• Worked with management and technicians to set project objectives, priorities and deliverables.
• Employed design theories of qualitative and quantitative evaluation.
• Identified project road blocks and work with management and team members to resolve them
• Performed budgeting (cost/quality control) and scheduling processes to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Managed server right-sizing, consolidation and virtualization for data and applications migration.
• Managed assignment of new IPs to servers.
• Managed the customer delivery and follow correct policies and procedures in the building of theequipment management of all outsourcing activities
• Followed ITIL processes and procedures.
• Made recommendations for process improvement
• Ensured all operating systems and application software versions were up-to-date.
• Ensured all clients programming, connectivity and configurations meet company standards.
• Managed the project internally and schedule resources for timely project deadlines
• Required the ability to understand and conform to project schedules and drive tasks to completion
• Required a broad understanding of enterprise IT installations and their requirements.
• Required a strong knowledge of Project Management principles, practices, techniques and tools.
• Required strong Customer Service Skills and the ability to interface with customers.
• Required outstanding documentations skills, analytical skills, organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Required working in a fast paced environment meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers.
• Decommissioned old data center once equipment was removed.

Environment: Internet, Intranet, ITIL, PMLC, SDLC, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Project, PowerPoint, VOIP, Apropos, Hitachi Data Systems, Oracle, Genesys, Concerto, Evercall, Heat, Websphere, Data Warehouse, SharePoint, Agile, 2007,MEP SAP, LAN/MAN/WAN, BI/DW, Workbrain, Ethernet, TCP/IP, VPN, AutoCAD, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Data Networks, Windows & Unix servers, VMWare, Netware, Dell Servers, Blade Centers, F5 Load Balancer, Juniper, SOX, EMC SAN, Cisco 6500, DMZ & Firewalls, ISO/OSP, LEC, CLEC, IXC, OC3, OC12, T1, ATM, CWDM, DW, Active Directory, Identity Management.

Confidential, Keene, NH

Senior Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed the move of two Confidential main frames with ESS storage, EVA & SVC storage and over 300 servers.
• Managed server right-sizing, consolidation and virtualization for data and applications migration.
• Managed systems integration.
• Re-architected the infrastructure for the new data centers.
• Monitored progress of each migration and kept senior management updated.
• Provided Management Consulting for company managers.
• BPR - consulted on business processes.
• Employed qualitative and quantitative evaluation design theories.
• Ordered and managed the installation of new circuits and decommissioning of old circuits.
• Managed design, configuration and installation of all HVAC, mechanical and electrical.
• Moves required climate controlled trucks for temperatures between -15° to 30° with multiple feet of snow.
• Insured all operating systems and applications software versions were up-to-date.
• Insured all clients programming, connectivity and configurations met company standards.
• Managed redesign and implementation of multiple company processes.
• Updated data and physical security systems.
• Managed installation of wireless access points (WAP) within corporate.
• Implemented ITIL service processes and procedures.
• Created extensive documentation where none previously existed.
• Worked on Disaster Recovery Project until project was put on hold by management.
• Created a “war room” for a control center of all migrations, documentation, scheduling and reporting to management
• Performed management presentations.
• Established a “hot line” with hourly recordings to update management during night and weekend migrations.
• Decommissioned old data centers once equipment was removed.

Environment: Internet, Intranet, PMLC, SDLC, ITIL, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Project, PowerPoint, Avaya,VOIP, ISO/OSP, BI/DW, WebSphere, Lawson, Lodestar, Retalix, WorkBrain, ETL/EDW, Demantra, TIM/TAM, Apache, Tibco, SDLC, Hyperion, SAP, Teradata, SOX, BPR, F5, PolyCom, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, T1, OC3, CWDM, ESS, SharePoint, VPN, AutoCAD, Visio, Ethernet, Adobe Acrobat, Data Networks, Data Warehouse, VMWare, Windows & AIX Unix servers, Confidential Servers, Blade Centers, Dell Servers, Netware, Confidential: DS4800, DS8100, P570, P5, P6, Blade Centers, Agile, Oracle, EMC SAN, Cisco 6500, DMZ & Firewalls, MEP.

Confidential, Reston, VA

Senior Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed the build out and design of the Data Center in Lee’s Summit.
• Designed the infrastructure for the new data center.
• Performed architecture oversite for new data center.
• Ordered and oversaw the setup and configuration of the servers, storage and the design of cabling.
• Supervised the migration of 133TB of wireless data over 35 days using Symantec Veritas Volume Replicator over an OC12 connection, while keeping the application active.
• Chaired daily conference calls with a team of thirty technical personnel.
• Coordinated with Data Warehousing and other teams that migrated applications interfaced with CDR.
• Created new Disaster Recovery plan.
• Performed management presentations.
• Monitored migration in a 24-hour per day “war room”.
• Decommissioned old data center once equipment was removed.

Environment: Internet, Intranet, PMLC, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Project, PowerPoint, PolyCom, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VPN, AutoCAD, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, ITIL, Data Networks, SharePoint, VMWare, AIX Unix, Symantec VVR, SDLC, Sun V490, V890, V1280, 6800&6900, Oracle 9&11, DW, EMC SAN, CX700, CX3-80, OC12, EMC 3000&5000, DWDM.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Senior Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provided Management Consulting for company managers.
• Managed local (Texas) projects and offshore projects in: Guangzhou, China, Bangalore, India, Eindhoven, Netherlands and Warrington, England.
• Managed re-architecture and construction of new NOC and data center.
• Provided infrastructure redesign for several projects.
• Managed process redesign and implantation for several company processes.
• Managed complex, high-risk projects that applied standard Project Management methods and document all touch points and key controls specific to Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Business Intelligence - Analyzed business objectives and made recommendations to improve processes to meet those objectives.
• Employed design theories of qualitative and quantitative evaluation.
• Managed migration of Data Center to Guangzhou China, then due to issues with Chinese government migrated the Data Center back to the U.S. and closed the Data Center in China.
• Decommissioned old data center once equipment was removed.
• BPR - consulted on business processes.
• Managed a project to deliver Automated Meter Reading meters to end customers with meter readings being transmitted via wireless, cable and power transmission lines using Smart Grid technology.
• Applied structured project management skills and methodologies in a high-profile, high-demand environment.
• Managed the installation/implementation of software applications (Workbrain, Replicon, Veritas and Lodestar).
• Managed architectural design challenges, concepts and solutions in areas such as: Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, High Availability, Data Networks, Data Warehousing and Security.
• Led diverse MEP project teams consisting of systems engineers, network engineers, database administrators and security engineers.
• Provided technical knowledge and understanding of specific infrastructure technologies including: Unix (Sun & AIX), Wintel, VMWare/ESX, Citrix/Metaframe, Web (IIS & Weblogic), Shared Storage (SAN, NAS, SATA), Veritas, Smart Grid, DW, BI, SCADA.
• Worked with all levels of management to complete projects successfully.
• Coordinated and communicated with application development project managers, management and others as required.
• Implemented ITIL processes.
• Preformed management presentations.
• Managed redesign and implementation of multiple company processes.
• Ordered new circuits and managed installation as required.
• Delivered infrastructure projects on-time, within budget, with a high degree of quality, and in agreement with stated requirements and objectives.

Environment: Internet, MS-Word, MS-Excel, PMLC, SDLC, MS-Project, PowerPoint, LAN/WAN/WLAN, BPR, SOX, CWDM, TCP/IP, VOIP, ISO/OSP, Replicon, Adapt, Visio, AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat, Remedy, Tivoli, SharePoint, SDLC, Voice/Data Networks, 802.11a/b/g/i/n, ITIL, Cisco Access Points, Cisco 6500, NIC, VPN, DHCP, Nortel, LotusNotes, Smart Grid, SCADA, Outlook, Novell, Unix (Sun & AIX), Wintel, XML, VMWare/ESX, Citrix/Metaframe, Web (IIS & Weblogic), BI/DW, Confidential Servers, Dell Servers, EMC, Shared Storage (SAN, NAS, SATA), Veritas, Lodestar, EMC 5000 & 8000, Active Directory, Identity Management.

Confidential, Walnut Creek, CA

Senior Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Duties include overseeing a portfolio of capital construction projects, contract management, directing the activities of an assigned team of projects managers, monitoring and reporting project status, and taking proactive measures to minimize project issues.
• Provided Management Consulting for project managers reporting to me.
• Managed installation of PCI wireless access points (WAP) throughout hospital and parking garage.
• Conducted program reviews to uncover and vet project risks, trends, and business intelligence opportunities.
• Managed redesign and implementation of processes.
• Architected new systems to support projects.
• Infrastructure redesign to support projects.
• Employed design theories of qualitative and quantitative evaluation.
• Insured OSHA and HIPPA compliance with all processes and procedures and documented all key controls specific to Sarbanes-Oxley using ITIL processes.
• After detailed analysis led continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, business intelligence and requisite project team skills.
• Worked closely with Confidential groups to plan and allocate resources to meet project demand.
• Managed the planning and implementations for large-scale IT infrastructures supporting new facility construction including data centers and existing facility renovations.
• Ordered new circuits and managed installation as required.
• Managed deployment of over 1,200 PCs and VOIP telephones.
• Managed deployment of wireless, including mobile computing.
• Managed design, configuration and installation of all HVAC, MEP mechanical, electrical & backup generator.
• Managed design, construction and build out of hospital MPOE, networking distribution room, network (SCADA).
• Responsible for cabling, pathways and spaces, grounding, bonding, fire stopping, outside plant, communications infrastructure, wireless and low voltage distribution for new Santa Clara hospital.
• Required a broad understanding of voice and data technologies including wireless, mobile computing, building cabling infrastructure, and distributed computing, data and physical security, security cameras with monitoring and recording, newborn surveillance and tracking system; professional services consulting and/or program management; knowledge of project management methodologies; and the ability to understand and adhere to KP-IT’s program and process methodology.

Environment: Internet, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Project, PowerPoint, PMLC, SDLC, Avaya, LAN/WAN/WLAN, SDLC, TCP/IP, CWDM, Ethernet, VOIP, ISO/OSP, 802.11a/b/g/i/n, Cisco Access Points, Cisco 6500 & 7500, NIC, DHCP, VPN, ATM, SONET Ring, NIKU, AutoCAD, ITIL, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Remedy, Oracle, SharePoint, Voice/Data Networks, Unix, Novell, Nortel, XML, SOX, PolyCom, Siemens Xpressions, LotusNotes, SCADA Wi-Fi, CCTV.

Confidential, Richfield, MN

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed several stores at one time.
• Managed the updating of data security firewalls and software.
• Managed update of CCTV security cameras and monitoring and recording hardware.
• Also managed the installation and relocation of coax and Category 5e cables for LAN workstations and phones.
• Ordered new circuits and managed installation as required.
• Responsible for cabling, pathways and spaces, grounding, bonding, fire stopping, outside plant, communications infrastructure, wireless and low voltage distribution.
• Interfaced with company officials, store management, project teams, technicians, electricians, general contractors, cabling contractors, carpet layers, painters and help desk to ensure project completion on a very tight schedule.
• Managed implementation of new store automation.
• Modified infrastructure to adapt to changes made.
• Deployment of new displays and fixtures, new server, new PCs and POS devices, wireless voice and data.
• Developed and refined deployment phase methods and procedures.
• Managed subcontractors performing cable pulls.
• Managed electrical contractors.
• Managed carpeting contractors in selected stores.
• New construction performed in many stores.
• Managed all phases of security implementation.
• Critical scheduling of work performed at night with the store ready to open each morning.
• Materials management - co-ordinate and track material orders and excess inventory return shipments.
• Schedule site installations and coordinate with subcontractors and site contacts for access.
• Managed, scheduled and tracked return shipments of excess equipment.
• Individual store budgets ranged from $.5M to $1.5M.

Environment: Internet, MS-Word, MS-Excel, PMLC, MS-Exchange, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint, LAN/WAN/WLAN, TCP/IP, AutoCAD, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, Confidential PCs, Confidential Cash Registers, FireFly Audio/Video Manager, Satellite Video Systems, Voice/Data/Video Networks, 802.11a/b/g/i, Juniper routers, NIC, DHCP, VPN, T1s, Cisco WAP, CCTV

Confidential, Detroit, MI

Project Director

Responsibilities:

• Conducted daily status meetings with all parties involved.
• Provided Management Consulting for company managers and direct report managers.
• Successfully supervised the design, configuration, scheduling, ordering of Cisco equipment and circuits and the implementation of approximately 25 Confidential “campus” locations and approximately 700 branch locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico plus the connectivity from the Detroit Michigan area MAN to locations worldwide.
• Adapted architectural and infrastructure changes for the project.
• Set project schedule for site surveys, vendor SOW development, equipment costing, equipment engineering/configurations, change records, site preparation, client notification, support group notification, equipment migration.
• Managed the relocation and/or remodeling of several data centers establishing redundancy/failover.
• Refine and drive project schedule considering service area specificity.
• Administer twice weekly status meetings via conference calls with each region.
• Successfully managed the logistics, facilities management, layout, design, planning, rightsizing, HVAC & UPS, site surveys, re-cabling and site preparation, network framework, power, racks, fiber, cat5e, setting up of building layout, cost, and setup of data center at each location.
• Group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Vendor relationship management activities and ongoing communications.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Implemented and documented ITIL processes.
• Provide CRS input and support for client initiated infrastructure projects.
• Responsible for cabling, pathways and spaces, grounding, bonding, fire stopping, outside plant, communications infrastructure, wireless and low voltage distribution.
• Managed all phases of data and physical security design and implementation, including firewalls, passwords, VLANs, pass codes, cameras, card keys, data and physical monitoring hardware.
• Scheduled and tracked equipment orders, circuit orders, staging, installation, re-cabling, test, turn-up and cutovers.
• Performed management presentations.
• Project progress monitored and tracked in a “war room” environment.
• Performed site surveys and interviews for the campus locations.
• Update project master plan, service area issue logs, track and report project progress.
• RFP, RFI processing.

Environment: Internet, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Tivoli, Remedy, LAN/MAN/WAN, PMLC, TCP/IP, T1s, T3s, OC3, OC12, ATM, SONET Ring, DWDM, AIX Unix, Novell, AutoCAD, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, PolyCom, Voice/Data/Video Networks, ITIL, DHCP, VPN, Cisco 8500, 7500, 6500, 5500, 4000, Avaya G3r & G3i.

Confidential, San Francisco, CA

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Prepared multiple responses to RFPs from the State of California, the California Department of Justice, Confidential, Cisco Systems, City of San Jose, Wells Fargo Bank.
• Prepared and participated in presentations to the State of California, the California Department of Justice, Confidential, Cisco Systems, City of San Jose, Wells Fargo Bank.

Confidential, San Francisco, CA

Project Director

Responsibilities:

• Architected design of new systems and networks.
• Designed the new infrastructure of new systems and networks.
• Conducted department management presentations, followed by individual department presentations.
• Convinced each department management through negotiation that merging into one data center was a win-win situation for the city and each department.
• Performed management presentations.
• Consolidated 22 data centers into one new shared services data center and managed the committee and task force to provide systems integration, redundancy/failover and disaster recovery.
• Decommissioned old data centers once equipment was removed.
• Personally performed extensive departmental interviews to determine current and future servers, bandwidth, software, and environment requirements.
• Performed technical risk assessment, identifying project challenges/obstacles, recommended solutions.
• Met regularly with committee comprised of departmental representatives to resolve issues and provide status to departments.
• Provided Management Consulting for department managers and direct report managers.
• Established and enforced data center regulations that each department must comply with, including the reassigning of IPs of servers.
• Successfully designed the network and cable plant, creating a “smart building”, while working with the National Historic Society to conserve the historical integrity of the building.
• Wrote Project Scope and Statement of Work for project.
• Successfully directed the network and cabling design, network framework, power, racks, fiber, cat5e, setting up of building layout, cost, and setup of data center, logistics, facilities management, layout and design, Systimax Cable Management, data center design and build out, HVAC and UPS configuration, coordination of cabling and wiring sub-contractors, generator selection, installation and commissioning.
• Group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Vendor relationship management activities and ongoing communications.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Provide CRS input and support for client initiated infrastructure projects.
• Ordered, received and pre-staged 3COM network equipment in off-site location for configuration, testing and burn-in.
• Supervised and monitored shipping, receiving, configuration, installation and testing of 3COM and Cisco network equipment on an active construction site.
• Responsibilities included scheduling, budgeting, documentation, sub-contractor coordination, change orders, RFPs, RFIs, contract management and submittal processing.
• Managed all aspects of design, installation and testing of cabling and wired and wireless voice/data/video networks, VOIP.
• Scheduled and tracked equipment orders, circuit orders, staging, installation, re-cabling, test, turn-up and cutovers.
• Developed equipment staging processes, QA punch templates (cable vendor), cut briefing check list, cut scripts, change record templates, asset tracking (installation of new, decommissioning of retired equipment).
• Established priorities, provided guidance, reviewed deliverables.
• Derived Scope of Work and plan for core migration, built core migration cut scripts, developed and communicated the migration support plans, conducted cut briefings.
• Managed core migration, ensuring all cut over activities were successfully performed.
• Secured appropriate on-site resources night of migration.
• Coordinated multiple teams, each executing a precise scope concurrently.
• Conducted weekly status meetings with the general contractor, architects, electrical contractors, city project management, historical society, network designers, department managers, vendor management and team leaders.
• Required knowledge of contracts, blueprints, cabling, electrical and construction industry standards.
• Reviewed, edited and accepted blueprints.
• Managed “punch list”, performed walkthroughs and prepared red-line drawings.
• Pre-staged and pre-configured all Cisco network hardware.
• Personally configured some of the routers, switches and hubs.
• Closely monitored timelines to insure scheduled project completion, coordinated and managed the overnight move-in of 1900 city employees in 22 departments including each department’s data center, and the deployment of1900 PCs, scheduled training and conducted tours for department managers and city supervisors.
• Created a “war room” to control and monitor all migrations, documentation, scheduling and reporting.
• Successfully planned, scheduled and managed the smooth migration from 3COM to Cisco network hardware.
• Managed all phases of data and physical security and provided hand-on assistance when required in the design and implementation of firewalls, passwords, passcodes, VLANs, CATV, CCTV, data and physical security monitoring hardware, access control, intrusion, fire, metal detectors, electronic security, silent duress alarms and elevator monitoring and control system.
• Supervised and monitored the ordering, receiving, staging, configuration, testing, shipping and installation of Cisco network equipment.
• Established and managed Call Center/Help Desk to support relocations and provide on-going user support.
• Worked four elections, monitoring the network and worked closely with election officials to refine internal procedures, improve efficiency, insure accuracy and security, and assisted with the release of results to the media. Established real-time on-line connectivity with State Elections Regulatory Commission and California Secretary of State’s office. Managed media connectivity for elections live broadcast.
• This project involved the installation of 3600 strands of multi and single mode fiber and 6400 copper pulls.
• Managed implementation of E911 system utilizing VOIP.
• Managed the design and installation of two broadcast studios for the city’s cable TV channel, audio/video for closed circuit television, 187 CCTV security cameras with monitoring and recording, silent alarms, “dynamic smart signs”, closed circuit day care monitoring, “talking signs” for the visually impaired, and news media junctions. The audio and video for the Supervisor’s chambers and five hearing rooms was state of the art and more sophisticated than the U.S. Senate’s system.
• The 3COM and Cisco networks monitored by Sun System using HP Openview.
• Responsible for cabling, pathways and spaces, grounding, bonding, fire stopping, outside plant, communications infrastructure, wireless and low voltage distribution.
• While videoconferencing was not a part of the project, a video conference link was established with the President of the United States in the White House with only 40 minutes notice.
• Used PMO structure for successful project completion.
• Implemented and documented using ITIL processes.
• Performed transfer of knowledge and documentation to city management and technical personnel.

Environment: Internet, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Project, PowerPoint, Tivoli, Remedy, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VOIP, ATM, SONET Ring, T1s, T3s, OC3, OC12, WDM, POP, AutoCAD, Visio, OTDR trace analysis software, Adobe Acrobat, Remedy, Voice/Data/Video Networks, CATV, CCTV, VPN, DHCP, HP Openview, Sun Solaris, Sun OS, Novell, AIX Unix, Cisco 8500, 7500, 6500, 5500, 4000, 3COM 9400, 9300, 3900, 3300, Avaya G3r & G3i, MEP.

Confidential, CA

Project Director

Responsibilities:

• Directed the infrastructure re-design, installation and implementation of the city’s fiber optic ATM, connecting the City Hall, Department of Public Works, and several fire stations.
• Involved in the negotiation of right-of-way for laying fiber optic cable and contract management.
• Conducted weekly status meetings with the city management, Siemens and contracted support staff.
• Successfully managed the logistics, facilities management, layout, design, planning, rightsizing, HVAC & UPS, site surveys, re-cabling and site preparation, network framework, power, racks, fiber, cat5e, setting up of building layout, cost, and setup of data center.
• Scheduled and tracked equipment orders, circuit orders, staging, installation, re-cabling, test, turn-up and cutovers.
• Architected plans for new SONET ATM.
• Established, managed and implemented city’s E911 system.
• Documented all aspects of the project and the LAN.

Environment: Internet, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Project, Lotus Notes, LAN/WAN, ATM, TCP/IP, SONET Ring, WDM, AutoCAD, Visio, Cisco, 5500.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed the design, development and simultaneous implementation of 22 Oracle 8 instances (applications) with total systems integration, an unprecedented endeavor.
• Designed and architected the infrastructure of new systems and networks.
• Managed over 100 culturally diverse, developer consultants.
• Closely managed and monitored software release versions and change management.
• Interviewed, hired and managed temporary and permanent software developers, NT and Unix administrators.
• BPR - consulted on business processes.
• Successfully managed the build out of the Network Operation Center (NOC), Call Center Help Desk and managed the implementation of Remedy and Tivoli.
• Managed the planning and build out of three fault-tolerant data centers with redundant failover, backup and disaster recovery, and approximately 200 local offices connected by a Wide Area Network.
• Managed the migration of data centers, call centers and NOCs.
• Successfully managed the contract management, logistics, facilities management, layout, design, planning, rightsizing, HVAC & UPS, site surveys, re-cabling and site preparation, network framework, power, racks, fiber, cat5e, setting up of building layout, cost, and setup of three data centers with redundancy/failover.
• Created a “war room” to support, control and monitor all migrations, documentation, scheduling and reporting.
• Managed implementation of executive level videoconferencing.
• Managed redesigned and refined company processes.
• Managed company-wide 2000 PC deployment.
• Group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Vendor relationship management activities and ongoing communications.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Provide CRS input and support for client initiated infrastructure projects.
• Created all administrative procedures for Network Services Group.
• Established and managed WAN networking team.
• Established and managed Desktop PC Services team and coordinated all Service Requests and assigned responsibilities.
• Scheduled and tracked equipment orders, circuit orders, staging, installation, re-cabling, test, turn-up and cutovers.
• Managed all phases of data and physical security and provided hand-on assistance when required in the design and implementation of firewalls, passwords, passcodes, VLANs, CCTV, physical and data monitoring hardware.
• Performed management presentations.
• Moderated multiple JAD sessions.
• Managed corporate facilities.
• Decommissioned old data center once equipment was removed.
• Wrote Operational Policies and Procedures for the Network Services Group and ADT.

Environment: Internet, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Project, PMLC, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Remedy, Tivoli, SDLC, Sun OS, BPR, SOX, SharePoint, Oracle 8, PolyCom, AutoCAD, LAN/MAN/WAN, TCP/IP, Avaya, VOIP, ATM, SONET Ring, T1s, T3s, OC3, OC12, Voice/Data/Video Networks, Novell, Windows & AIX Unix, HP Openview, Cisco 8500, 7500, 6500, 5500, 4000, Avaya G3r & G3i.

Confidential, Parsippany, NJ

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities included the assimilation of all legacy documentation analysis performed by eight MCI Systemhouse senior analyst, flow charted and assembled all interface coordination to determine actual process flow, input-output, systems integration and special processing requirements among application modules.
• Analyzed business processes and made detail recommendations for second phase improvements.
• Maintain release versions and assembled into deliverable.

Environment: Internet, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, LAN/MAN/WAN, TCP/IP, ATM, Cisco 8500, 7500, 6500, 5500, 4000.

Confidential, Irving, TX

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• The largest project involved the design, scheduling, implementation and funding management of an Intranet/Internet presence involving over 10,000 PCs across the country.
• Managed multiple software upgrades and nationwide deployment and implementation of IP addresses, and installation of software and hardware upgrades for remote locations.
• Managed upgrade deployment to Windows ’95 configuration in over 1,600 offices (over 10,000 PCs) nationally and internationally.
• Developed a plan for the assignment, deployment and implementation of IP addresses, and installation of software, and hardware upgrades for remote locations.
• Managed the design and implementation of Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Automated Call Distribution (ACD) systems for several departments at multiple locations.
• Managed all hardware and software technology for the Treasury, Trading and Investment Departments, involving the exchange/investment of hundreds of millions of dollars a day.
• Consulted on the design, construction and build out of new shared services data center.

Environment: Internet, Intranet, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, LAN/MAN/WAN, TCP/IP, ATM, Novell, Unix, SONET Ring, IVR, ACD, PolyCom, Cisco 8500, 7500, 6500, 5500, 4000.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Project Manager/Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Successfully developed a systems finance and retail/wholesale sales architecture and systems integration for precision tool sales and distribution.
• Designed and wrote complete order entry, inventory control, account receivable, accounts payable, sales reporting, and general ledger system with systems integration.
• Closely managed and monitored software release versions and change management.
• Total package integration and reporting capabilities were designed around the needs of an ever-changing product line.
• Analyses of office and business procedures with recommendations for changes were implemented.
• Developed pricing structures and levels for wholesale and retail sales.
• Designed and implemented the training of end users.
• BPR - Consulted on business and office procedures; trained users; continued to provide maintenance and technical support for more than ten years.

Environment: LAN, BPR