SUMMARY

• A certified Project Management Professional with over 25 years’ experience in IT support of Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Finance and Infrastructure.
• Skilled in leading projects in infrastructure. application development and combinations of both, from request inception through closure, following PMBOK guidelines using Waterfall, SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Sharing a Can - Do attitude with team members, locally and globally, utilizing my skills to build highly focused teams that have found creative solutions in bringing projects to successful completion, within Time, Scope and Budget.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Process Models: PMBOK, Waterfall, SDLC, SDM. Agile

Tools: MS Project, MS Office, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Visio, Changepoint, Clarity, IM, Sharepoint and WebEx.

Operating Systems: Windows, UNIX (AIX, IRIX, HP-UX, SUN OS), MVS, VM, VMS.

Environment: s SQL, HTML, Websphere, Java, .net, C++, COBOL, PL1, FORTRAN, CATIA V4/V5, PLM.

Databases: SQLServer, MySQL, Access, DB2, CDM. Oracle, PeopleSoft v8.9

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Sr. Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the identification of infrastructure assets to support the creation of Application and Probe servers for the H-P Universal Discovery software.
• Worked with the CapGemini team to reconcile discovered but not captured assets, hardware and software.
• Responsible for definition and creation of application servers, LPARs and SAN to remediate and expand the QAD infrastructure to support business dispersal and acquisition.
• Responsible for definition and creation of expanded CITRIX network to support changes in regional requirements between APAC, EMEA and Us.
• Assigned primary responsibility to transfer data from existing data centers to new cloud data centers.
• Established NAS Servers with Hot Swap drives to speed up process.
• Worked closely with Security, Firewall and Network teams on all projects.

Confidential

Technical Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage the conversion of over 350 DB2 applications form native DB2 security to RACF security, with appropriate levels of grants and permissions.
• Backup Project Manager for Migration of 113 on-line applications still using IBM Top Secret software to corporate standards, RACF/ACF2.
• Manage implementation of the upgrade to customer login security. Worked with offshore and in-house teams to assure the modifications were completely specified, properly documented and tested prior to delivery date.
• Manage remediation of the CA7/Autosys Security Access Audit project, with final focus of decommissioning 10 servers running Red Hat Linux, deemed duplicate software and obsolete hardware
• Assure that appropriate security levels are applied and maintained.
• Maintain project documents in Sharepoint along with management reporting in PPM.
• Manage remediation of Endevor Security Access Audit project. Coordinate with Application Owners and Information Security to establish appropriate RACF and ACF2 Rules to permit development and promotion of new code to Production. Worked with Audit Staff to assure separation of duties recognized at all levels.

Confidential, Dearborn, MI

Sr. Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage software development projects in UNIX and Mainframe environments to import updates to the Corporate Accounting System.
• Managed both mid-range and mainframe applications to assure they met the same specifications, were documented and fully tested prior to deployment.
• Some modifications were short term to accept updates to incoming data formats internationally and were dealt within the Agile process, while others were longer term and the groups were still committed to SDLC.
• Upgrade Oracle, databases, websphere and storage systems in support of financial package.
• Establish project plan and issues tracking to assure timely implementation.
• Coordinate definition of new servers and decommission of off-lease servers.
• Develop and implement a cost tracking and assignment system to integrate offshore development.
• Develop project plans using MS Project and various documents using MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio.
• Adhere to PMO guidelines using SDM and Agile methodologies reporting project status using Clarity, with MS Project uploads.

Confidential

Sr.Technical Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• 35K Commercial Customers $1.6M budget.
• Modify online login to offer free software download, from Trusteer servers in Israel to User’s PC, to eliminate Malware and prevent Zeus intercessions.
• Project started as an Optional process but migrated to required status by direction from Legal Staff.
• IOS certified by vendor but Android not, leaving holes in coverage.
• Created and maintained schedule, project plans, presentations and PCRs for scope and timing additions.
• Worked with Sharepoint team to integrate MS Project for consistent reporting.
• Developed client, supplier and team communications to accomplish project goals.
• Negotiated internal resource availability to meet increased scope and timing requirements.
• Led four Web application developers customizing the Commercial portal to provide security downloads.
• Coordinated testing and deployment with DR team to assure continued availability.
• Maintained regular status reports and measurements to Sponsors, Legal Staff and Management Team.
• Coordinate application support from .net 1.1 to .net 3.2.
• Managed the upgrades required using SDLC methodology, including testing by separate teams.
• Support for .net1.1 soon to be discontinued.
• Project focused on “required modifications” while “enhancements” were discouraged.to meet timing,
• Worked with Syntel to coordinate system upgrade with internal application teams.
• Transformed concept requests for over 15 projects into Business Cases, proposed budgets, resource requirements and infrastructure costs for presentation to management for approval and funding.
• Investigated and analyzed hardware and resource requirements to assure success of project from approval through closures.
• Negotiated with suppliers for accurate cost estimates and resource commitments.
• Submitted detailed budget proposals for submission to Finance for approval.
• Created MS Project Plan and Changepoint database for each project before transitioning to operational PM.
• Created project database and task demand in Changepoint.

Confidential, Troy, MI

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Branch Upgrade project, update communications, servers, hardware and software for 178 branches in three states. $3.4M budget.
• Upgrade activities were to not negatively impact operations of the branch during regular business hours.
• Developed Business Case and Budget for Management approval.
• Coordinated deployment with Regional and Branch Management.
• Recruited, hired and supervised contract personnel to perform project.
• Identified hardware and communications requirements for each branch.
• Submitted hardware orders for delivery for seven technicians in three states.
• Coordinated server replacements at each branch with both internal and third party provider.
• Scheduled communications upgrade through AT&T.
• Coordinated telecom upgrades with local providers.
• Conducted closure meeting with branch management after each install.
• SAN Upgrade Project.
• Managed supplier as primary provider.
• Supplier underestimated space, power, cable, storage and UPS requirements.
• Had to design and coordinate upgrades to power, cable, network, racking, UPS and Disaster Recovery.
• Identified UIP issue that increased scope and timing.
• Identified and coordinated migration timing with application teams to assure scheduled hardware installs would not negatively impact application development or implementation.
• Updated schedule to assure down times would not cause outage of business operations.
• Item Processing Tape Backup Replacement project.
• Developed Business Case, budget and management presentation to get approval to replace a failing tape backup system for Item Processing, to comply with Federal Banking Regulations.
• Worked with vendors to develop a solid SAN replacement and tools for migration.
• Negotiated resources to implement the migration.
• NetServer migration project.
• Coordinated application migrations to new servers with websphere upgrade included.
• Mentored the Infrastructure team in PMO processes.
• Lead rollout of Changepoint Project Tracking and Reporting to entire Infrastructure team.
• Conducted PMO and SOX audits for all Infrastructure project completions, working with infrastructure and application teams to resolve outstanding issues
• Automated Telephone Recording project for Customer Service departments.
• Detailed analysis to assure accurate customization of purchased software.
• Capture coordinated Voice and Screen data for Customer Service to provide coaching for improved Customer Relations.
• Coordinated Server, Network, PC, Application Support and Suppliers to implement COTS application.

Confidential, Farmington Hills, MI

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• 3 month contract to complete AT&T/General Motors Telecommunication’s project.
• Managed the European and Asian implementation planning, schedules, meetings and timeline.
• Created Weekly Executive Dashboard Reports for AT&T, GM and local telecom provider management.

Confidential, Southfield, MI

Documentation Specialist

Responsibilities:

• 3 month contract assignment to Insurance Underwriter completing automated monthly Personnel/Asset reporting system using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Performed analysis to confirm requirements and proposed modifications to sourcing systems.
• Worked with Client contacts to validate reporting process and formats.
• Automated downloads from mainframe for population in Excel on management PCs.

Confidential, Auburn Hills, MI

Sr. Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• CAD Macro Application Development team. Participated in the CAD Standards Committee to analyze requests and requirements to create new, or modify existing, macros. Lead re-design of menus and processes, then schedule and track development to assure quality solutions. Utilized RUP and ClearCase to identify and manage over 2,000 modules in C++, FORTAN and CATIA V4/V5 modules, to assure delivery of quality-coordinated online solutions. Managed all testing and release schedules to include Canada, Mexico, Germany and Suppliers. $800K annual budget. Supervised 3-5 Developers.
• CAD Data Quality team: Introduce automated error detection in CATIA design models to prevent downstream problems, requirements analysis, training, monitoring and management reporting. Identified viable solution, created proposal and delivered to Executive VP Council. Implemented third party software as menu item in CATIA for over 3,000 internal users in Engineering, Manufacturing, Service Parts and Legal staffs. Extended offering to over 1,000 suppliers. Solution delivered internally and to supplier community, coordinated with international divisions and external development groups. Utilized MS Project, Visio, MS Office and Access, TeamCenter, CATIA V4/V5. $1.7M annual budget. Supervised Quality advisers and coordinated efforts with German counterparts.
• Plotting Control Team: Identified COTS replacement for obsolete in-house application and plotting hardware to automatically manage input from diverse sources, CATIA, PC and mainframe. Complete re-design of plotting submission and retrieval process, utilizing system security to eliminate password requirements at output stations. Required Client/Server application to be supported by DNS and Active Directory definitions, to assure CAD Drawings continued to be supported as a priority instead of Large Scale printing from Office products. Replaced 160 Plotters and 2 custom Plotting Control servers. Worked hand-in-hand with Network and PC Support Teams to assure registration and network traffic via DNS and AD to all areas of enterprise network including Canada, Mexico and Germany. $2.3M budget. Supervised 3-4 resources.
• Supplier Integration Group - Project Leader. Created a team to provide design compatibility guidance and Data Exchange to over 3,000 suppliers. Established processes to capture modified requirements, as new vehicle programs started, collecting documentation of procedures and timing to ensure all stakeholders working from same foundation. Lead development of new CAD Mailbox system, with volume capacities to support over 1,000 suppliers. Investigated telecommunications possibilities to provide Direct Connection to internal CAD Database for 30 Priority suppliers, using ISDN and T1. Tested, developed and distributed solution, along with training, documentation and support of systems for all users, internal and external. $950K annual budget, supervised 3-7 resources.
• CATIA Data Management PDM/PLM rollout, co-leader. Complete corporate re-design of CAD retention methodology from hidden pockets of retention to Corporate Database, with security and cardinality built in. Lead JAD sessions and meetings with design, manufacturing, parts/service departments and suppliers to establish unique database requirements. Coordinated efforts for data sharing and exchange, focusing on common design methodologies and Macro use. Provided process re-design, resolving multiple methods of design culture to provide common interfaces in usage of the database, for both internal and external data exchange and match-up. Established training and OJT support schedules with department management and leaders. $2.3M annual budget, lead efforts of 7-16 resources in CAD support, Training and Business Analysis.
• Lead developer and designer for Issue Log Database, analyzing all aspects of user involvement to ensure capture of unique and common knowledge. Lead analysis, design and development in PL/1 DB2 system.
• Designed and developed Parts Warranty Tracking System in PL1 / DB2.