SUMMARY

• On - time and under-budget delivery of global Infrastructure, database, applications Lifecycle ERP/CRM/SCM implementation projects encompassing Cloud (AWS/AZURE)/SAP/Oracle/Microsoft/PeopleSoft Portal, BI, data warehouse, web, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and SDLC Implementations
• Exceptional Project Management/Coordination experience with outstanding project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing including resource balancing skills with ability to support multiple simultaneous projects in a matrix organizational structure.
• Skilled in proposal development (RFQ, RFP, SOW, DOU, Executive Summary), project feasibility study, Business Process Enhancement activities, S/W development, maintenance, reporting, and providing 24*7*365 support
• Experienced in coordinating, negotiating and motivating vendors & off-shore resources in support of timeline and project deliverables
• Expert in Industry leading processes, tools, methodologies, and new technologies i.e. Cloud, SaaS, Virtualization, databases, DR, Risk, Security, data center operations using best of Industry practices resulting in tangible ROI by managing in-house all application development, database administration and technology implementation projects
• Outstanding communication abilities, fast learner, dedicated team player, able to quickly add value to any engagement, work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines, recommend effective solutions and present complex concepts and technical information to non-technical audience in clear and concise fashion

• Project Management
• Cloud Data center Migrations/Integrations Communication/Stakeholder Management
• IT Infrastructure/Risk/Change Management
• Software/Application Development
• Database Design (RDBMS)
• IT Project Lifecycle
• SDLC
• Business/Requirements Analysis
• ROI Analysis/Costing & Budgeting
• Project Scheduling
• Testing/QA/Rollout/Support
• Value-Added Leadership
• Cross-Functional Supervision
• Team Building & Mentoring
• Client Relations & Presentations
• Business & IT Planning
• Vendor Management

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Cloud (AWS/Azure): SaaS, VMWare, ORACLE/PeopleSoft CRM (Support, Field Service, Helpdesk, Marketing, Sales, Order Capture, 360 degree view), Financials (AP/AR/GL/PC/AM/PO), HCM (Benefits, HR, Payroll, Self Service), SCM (Purchasing, Inventory), MS SharePoint, MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Project etc.

OS & Languages: Unix/Linux, Windows, SQL, PL/SQL, JAVA, XML, HTML, .NET, ASP, C, C++, BizTalk etc

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager/Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of Project Management using PMBOK and company specific Project delivery framework from Initiation to closing including but not limited to development/implementation of IT project/program involving department and cross-functional Stakeholders by providing a single point of contact for all projects including end users, computer services, and client services.
• Implemented PMO led corporate PM methodology and industry best practices of Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitor & Control, Closing along with Cost/Resource/Budget estimates and forecast, Risk management (creation of risk management plan, risk profile for identification, analysis and mitigation), communication management (Governance and cadence), and Quality & delivery assurance with complete stakeholder management and reporting.
• Delivered IT infrastructure, Database upgrade, and application implementation projects for clients on time and budget.
• Ensured Incident, Change, and Problem management with business process owners and other impacted stakeholders - including other IT groups - on new/revised functionalities requests to understand the business purpose of such requests and proposes solutions within the application area with a focus on minimizing system customizations. Evaluated requests; determined feasibilities and priorities of solutions, and facilitated agreement on the solution
• Managed Project management plans, issues/risk/action log, work schedule & budgets for project support using internal and outsourced technical teams and worked closely with business owners and stakeholders. Effectively utilized on site and offshore resources to maintain enterprise applications and administration of SharePoint, Internet and intranet updates and successfully transferred business and application knowledge to offshore teams as part of a blended delivery model
• Accountable for coordinated management of multiple related projects directed towards strategic business and organizational objectives. Produced project status reports, managed team and resolved day-to-day issues by leading teams across broad technical, financial and business disciplines. Focused teams on business objectives and tracked progress to ensure project milestones were completed on time, on budget and with the desired results.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Led membership committee and supported Chapter goals by collaborating with cross functional VPs and President resulting in 80% increase in annual enrollment
• Represented Katy chapter - domestic and International - in various competitions resulted in achieving
• “Competent Communicator Award” in record time
• “Competent Leadership Award”
• International Speech Contestant
• Speaker @GEICO and Mustang Engineering
• Judge @ NACE international and Mustang Engineering

Confidential

Director of Communications

Responsibilities:

• Supported overall communication functions of Confidential Inc. by working closely with VP of communications and primary responsible for overall chapter communication (incl. newsletter content distribution) to City of Houston by collaborating with Senior executives of Fortune 500 resulting in earning Chapter of Year Award
• Participated in creating strategic roadmap, short term, and long term communication plans, that resulted in membership and revenue growth and made PMIH as 7th largest chapter
• Assisted VP of communications by partnering with lead and experts in PM profession across globe for benefit of our members.
• Additional responsibilities included PMIH implementation of news plan, establishment of processes and procedures, coordinated receipt of news items with appropriate news editors, reviewed job opportunities and openings given from local corporations and consulting firms, and posted them on Confidential web site

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Successfully completed lifecycle roll-out /Go-Live implementation of Oracle/PeopleSoft HCM/FSCM under strict deadlines and budget in a multi business unit corporate hierarchy by creating and implementing project roadmap, charter, executive summary, project plans, Change management policy, organizing project teams, and successfully executed to project plans.
• Managed all aspects of system software development lifecycle (SDLC) including requirements, feasibility studies/GAP/FIT analysis, design, development, testing and implementation.
• Developed project budgets and monitor project expenses to ensure that costs conform with budget. Anticipated potential cost overruns and communicated justified budget changes with stakeholders and project teams.
• Facilitated post implementation communication related to status, new defects identified, business/technical impacts including documented reports, conference bridges, and meetings
• Presented training to more than 50 technical professionals and support staff

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Led successful implementation of Project planning, design, testing and implementation of two PeopleSoft HCM/Fin database applications on time and under budget with a team of 10 resources
• Performed complete software development life cycle including Analysis, Design, Development and Customization, Testing, Deployment, Implementation and Production support.
• Managed all activities throughout the feasibility, program development, and design to ensure timely and successful completion of project including but not limited to: managing architects and other consultants, conducting regular project team meetings, reviewing programs, designs, and plans for adherence to client goals and organizational standards, monitoring project schedules, communicating with users on design/schedule changes, negotiating contracts, working with in-house Managers to coordinate changes in the environment
• Conceptualized and managed development of IT program by linking project efforts of developers, senior managers, and end users by developing a structured methodology for change management, testing and documenting errors
• Conducted weekly meetings and ongoing communications with teams that include integration, testing, infrastructure, and business analysis.

Confidential

Project coordinator/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Assisted PM on communication between users and project team on application design, development and testing of Oracle ERP projects by consulting IT, finance and human resource department heads in migrating human resource database for 500+ employee organization.
• Facilitated Joint brainstorming GAP/FIT sessions to produce functional/system specifications. Refined pre/post test plans. Addressed data modeling and programming issues and data conversions from legacy systems to various Oracle and PeopleSoft applications
• Utilized analytical and problem solving skills to anticipate and resolve issues that affected conformance with design specifications, budget allocations, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Managed all activities related to change, Incident, and Problem management using ITIL standards and IT/IS policies
• Provided hands-on, instructor-led training in custom database applications to new software users