PROFILE - Senior Technical Project Manager with more than 23 years of experience in management of projects in the development of software applications.
- Technical Project Manager with more than 30 years of experience in applications and software development on various operating systems and platforms.
- Expert in various methods of Project Management methodologies including Agile/Scrum, Agile/XP Programming, CMMI, CPM, TDD and Waterfall models, Business system analysis, software development, risk management, release management and quality assurance teams for project meetings.
- Expert in IT Systems Administration and platform requirements, networking, troubleshooting and implementation with regards to custom software development applications.
- Excellent Technical Writing skills, Analytical Problem Solving and Defects Tracking. Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills, Good Interpersonal Analytical Skills, Self-Motivated and Organized in Delivering High Quality Software Solutions.
- Diversified and varied roles include Business Analyst, Software Architect, Software Engineer, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Database Administrator, Database Analyst, Release Manager, Testing Manager, Quality Control Manager and Software Engineering Consultant.
- Vertical Industry Expertise with Healthcare, Insurance, Public sector, Financial Services, Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Customer/Employee Loyalty and Transportation with various companies such as Pepsico Pepsi , Time Warner, Whirlpool, Hewitt, Chase, Facebook, Tenet Healthcare, Perot Systems, Amazon and Caterpillar.
- Expert in Server Administration in Windows Server 2008/2012, Team Foundation Server 2008/2012, SharePoint 2010/2013 and Project Server 2010/2013.
- Expert in the implementation and management of software development projects implementing AJAX, ASP.NET C , Java, jQuery, MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle and PHP.
- Strong consulting services background with ability to perform under ambiguous and pressure filled environments.
- PMP Certified PMI Project Management Institute - 1661075
- Currently obtaining my Doctorates in Information Technology Enterprise Architecture and Project Management
Project Management Tools - AceProject
- Axosoft OnTime
- Basecamp
- dotProject
- Easy Projects .NET
- JIRA
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Share Point
- Microsoft Team Foundation Server
- Rally
- Teamcenter
- TrackerSuite.NET
- Business Analysis
- Process Maps
- Use Cases, User Stories
- Storyboards and scenario modeling
- Data Flow Diagrams
- Business Process Flowcharts
- Decision trees
- ERP / CRM
- Microsoft Dynamics
- PeopleSoft
- Sage
- SAP
- Methodologies
- Adaptive Software Development ASD
- Agile SCRUM
- Agile XP Programming
- CMMI
- Critical Path CPM
- Feature Driven Development FDD
- Test Driven Development TDD
- Waterfall
- Development Mgmt
- Benefit Tracking
- Budgeting Fixed Bid
- Change Control Mgmt
- Configuration Mgmt
- Full Application Lifecycle
- Procurement Mgmt
- Quality Management
- Release Management
- Risk Management
- Service Operation Lifecycle Management
- Vendor Management
- Technical Skills
- Languages
- Java
- .NET C 3.0 / 4.0
- .NET VB 3.0 / 4.0
- PHP 5.0/5.1/5.2
- Technologies
- AJAX
- CSS
- HTML/XHTML
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- PowerShell Scripting
- XML/XSL
- Other Tools
- VSPHP
- PHPed
- Microsoft Project Pro
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Reporting
- Crystal Reports
- Microsoft BI
- Microsoft SQL Server BI Reporting
- Telerik Reporting
- Databases
- Microsoft Access
- MySQL
- MSSQL Server 2008
- MSSQL Server 2012
- Oracle
- Operating Systems
- Linux
- Windows 7/8
- Windows XP
- Windows Server 2000
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows Server 2008R2
- Windows Server 2012
- UNIX
- CERTIFICATIons
- Microsoft Areas
- of Specialization
- Server Platform
- Competency:
- Active Directory
- Competency:
- Midmarket Solution
- Provider
- Server Platform
- Competency:
- Storage Solutions
- OEM Competency
- Hosting Platform
- Advanced Small
- Business Solution
- Provider 3
- Gold OEM Competency
- Small Business Solution
- Provider Competency
- Small Business Solution
- Competency Networking Solutions
- Identity and Security
- Competency 1
- Gold Identity and
- Security Competency
- Microsoft Assessments and Certifications
- Microsoft Business Intelligence SharePoint 2010
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure: Configuration
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure: Configuration
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory: Configuration
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
- Microsoft Partner Network Sales and Marketing Competency Assessment for Virtualization
- Microsoft Communities in SharePoint 2010
- Microsoft Composite Solutions in SharePoint 2010
- Microsoft Core Development in SharePoint 2010
- Microsoft Data Access Technologies in SharePoint 2010
- Microsoft Developer Roadmap and Tools for SharePoint 2010
- Microsoft Development Life Cycle for SharePoint 2010
- Microsoft Enterprise Content Management in SharePoint 2010
- Microsoft Enterprise Search in SharePoint 2010
- Microsoft Licensing Overview
- Microsoft Sales Specialist, Virtualization Assessment Part 1
- Microsoft Sales Specialist, Virtualization Assessment Part 2
- Microsoft Partner Network Sales and Marketing Competency Assessment for Virtualization
- Microsoft User Interface and Lists in SharePoint 2010
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Confidential Role: Project Manager PMP / Developer Responsibilities: - Architectural and Project review of all infrastructure and software used in the enterprise deployment of Project Server 2013 and legacy Project Server 2007.
- Establish migration plan for migrating projects from the legacy Project Server 2007 to the new Project Server 2013.
- Establish risk analysis on the migration plan up to Project Server 2013.
- Establish enterprise architectural design for new deployment of development environment, ITG UAT environment and production environment.
- Establish and oversee development of interfaces from legacy Project Server 2007 to new Project Server 2013 environment.
- Manage Project Plans, scheduling and resources for new implementation and deployment of MSPS 2013.
- SAP to Project Server Integration and Collaboration with SharePoint 2013
- Architect, deploy and implement the SAP / Duet / SharePoint 2013 on HP Cloud Managed Environment
- Developed technical documents and training materials to instruct developers on developing applications for SharePoint 2013 and Project Server 2013
- Created technical documentation for reference by Enterprise Architects, System Administrators and Technical Engineers on the deployment architecture for Microsoft SharePoint 2013 and Project Server 2013.
Confidential Role: Senior Technical Project Manager Responsibilities: - Architectural and Project review of all software used in the enterprise for developing the roadmap of where the Enterprise will evolve over the years.
- Business analysis development of requirements, business rules and gap analysis between company wants/needs and predefined critical launch date of projects.
- Reviewed and advised on all documentation for the establishment of a new PMO Project Management Office .
- Assisted developers in architecting Enterprise software solutions to be implemented with the new PMO within SharePoint.
- Assisted application department in the development of the PMO custom Enterprise SharePoint 2010 site.
- Assisted system administrators by providing correct documentation in infrastructure projects to include system, network, application and project requirements.
- Research, evaluation, and identification of suitable web development technologies
- Researched, evaluated, and designed infrastructure architecture and equipment for future growth of the Enterprise datacenter
- Coordinated and consulted with IT staff in establishing effective Enterprise Private Cloud environment, configuration and networking.
- Collaboration and with 3rd party vendors for integration, including architecturally guiding software development, IT infrastructure, API software design and backend processing.
- Consulted with various departmental software development groups in correct implementation of Agile Scrum practices to implement with SharePoint, Project Server and Team Foundation Server and provided technical documentation.
Overview of Employment: Implemented my expert knowledge of technical skills, Internet operability, system administration, architecture, change management, process and workflows, reporting, documentation management, release management and budgeting and estimation to manage the development of the new PMO, where my specialty and focus has been on software applications and Enterprise architectural infrastructure projects. Assisted in the architecture, design and planning of the PMO's SharePoint 2010 implementation, document repository structure, form libraries and workflow processes. Mentored other project managers and staff in project management processes, technical requirements, key risks and factors involving all aspects of IT. Confidential Role: Director of Development / Sr. Tech. Project Manager / Sr. Architect / Sr. Business Analyst Responsibilities: - Complete Application Lifecycle Management from inception to delivery of all applicable applications utilizing Agile Scrum methodology.
- Acted as Senior Scrummaster, Program Manager and Product Owner for dozens of applications that were developed in the Agile Scrum methodology.
- Business analysis development of requirements, business rules and gap analysis between company wants/needs and predefined critical launch date of projects.
- Designed the final solution and presented it to stakeholders for project approval
- Created all documentation for desired functionality including functional specifications, software requirements documentation, use case documentation, user story documentation, test case documentation and quality controld documentation.
- Assisted developers and business analysts in architecting software solutions
- System administrator for setting up server hardware, web systems software, and Azure cloud implementation.
- Project Management Administrator / TFS Administrator installing, implementing and customizing Team Foundation Server, Project Server and SharePoint 2013 in an Enterprise environment.
- Research, evaluation, and identification of suitable web development technologies
- Researched, evaluated, and designed back end server architecture
- Translated conceptual business processes into user interface for client and administrative staff
- Instructed development staff on new processes and implementation of Agile Scrum methodologies full application development lifecycle implementing Agile and wrote corresponding technical documentation and training materials.
- Managed, coordinated and consulted with IT staff in establishing effective Enterprise Private Cloud managed environment, configuration and networking.
- Extensive collaboration and work with 3rd party vendors for integration, including architecturally guiding software development, IT infrastructure, API software design and backend processing
- Managed 35 developers, both locally and off-shore. 9 developers local and 26 developers located in India.
Overview of Employment: Implemented my expert knowledge of technical skills, Internet operability, system administration, architecture, change management, process and workflows, reporting, documentation management, release management and budgeting and estimation to successfully manage the development of software applications. Architected the infrastructure, set up and migrated SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2013 to be integrated with Team Foundation Server, Project Server and customized web parts to provide pertinent BI Business Intelligence reporting on projects integrated with SharePoint 2013. Supervised over 20 programmers in multiple countries to ensure completion of various projects within a fixed budget and limited timeframe. Implemented processes and procedures for tracking and maintenance of legacy production deployed software. Confidential Role: Senior Project Manager / Senior PMO Responsibilities: - Business analysis development of requirements, business rules between company/department/division wants/needs and predefined critical launch date of projects.
- Project approval of funding based on departmental budgets.
- Reviewed and approved all documentation for desired functionality including functional specifications, software requirements documentation, use case documentation, user story documentation, test case documentation and quality control and documentation.
- Assisted developers, business analysts and architects by coordinating the delivery of tasks in approved software solutions
- Project Management Administrator implementing various systems for management of requirements and documentation.
- Research, evaluation, and identification of impediments during product implementation.
- Researched, evaluated, and consulted on various equipment used in the telecom projects.
- Translated conceptual business processes into user interface for administrative staff that I supervised.
- Utilized Rally with Agile methodology for managing offshore development and tracking of internal application development.
- Supervision of 3rd party vendor coordination with existing Verizon Business systems, staff and processes, including requirements gathering, business rules and collaboration on a unified system process.
- Managed projects where developers were geographically distributed in the United States and off-shore in India and the United Kingdom.
Overview of Employment: Implemented my expert knowledge of technical skills, software development, system administration, architecture, change management, process and workflows, reporting, documentation management, and infrastructural equipment and servers, release management and budgeting and estimation to successfully manage the development of software applications. Supervised over 17 projects simultaneously where development was dispersed to multiple countries. Ensured completion of various projects within a fixed budget and limited timeframe. Projects ranged from three month 500,000 project to a three year 3 Billion project. Confidential Role: Senior Project Manager / Senior Architect / Senior Business Analyst Project History: Caterpillar is the world's largest heavy equipment manufacturing companies specializing construction, heavy construction and mining equipment. The objective of these projects was to architect, develop and maintain new microsites for the launch of the CT660 truck multi-site for K-Series, E-Series, B-Series, and Track Type Tractors and the CAT MineStar sites with strict compliance to be compatible with iPad devices. The prospective microsite structure was to eventually replace Caterpillar's main web site located at Confidential by converting all 300 product lines into a single integrated microsite structure. Managed project from inception to final delivery of all applicable applications. Management included business analysis and concept planning to architecture, development and design, fixed budget management, risk management, change control, resourcing and scheduling, IT infrastructure management, quality control management and release management. Responsibilities: - Translated conceptual business processes into user interface for client and administrative staff
- Researched, evaluated, and designed back end server architecture
- Research, evaluation, and identification of suitable web development technologies
- Utilized Rally software application lifecycle management with clients who utilized this platform for their software development Time Warner, Caterpillar, IBM, etc.
- Project Management Administrator / TFS Administrator installing, implementing and customizing Team Foundation Server, Project Server and SharePoint 2010.
- System administrator for setting up server hardware, web systems software, and Azure cloud implementation.
- Lead architect and database analyst for MSSQL custom content management system
- Created all documentation for desired functionality including functional specifications, software requirements documentation, use case documentation, user story documentation, test case documentation and quality controld documentation.
- Designed the final solution and presented it to stakeholders for project approval
- Managed multiple projects involving infrastructure and public/private cloud managed solutions and deployments.
- Business analysis development of requirements, business rules and gap analysis between client wants/needs and predefined critical launch date of projects.
- Acted as Senior Scrummaster, Program Manager and Product Owner for dozens of Enterprise applications that were developed utilizing the Agile Scrum methodology.
- Complete Application Lifecycle Management from inception to delivery of all applicable applications utilizing Agile Scrum methodology.
- Architected service model for large scale user load during launch of CT660 in Las Vegas which resulted in over 16,000 new users per minute over 1 million visitors on initial launch of site during launch day
- Provided periodic presentations to executives and other key stakeholders
- Architected many projects IT infrastructure regarding networking with Enterprise class routers, switches, bridges and hubs for efficient networking with internet and intranet.
- Oversee every aspect of 3rd party vendor integration with various clients during migration, conversion and development of new core systems and software.
- Managed projects with local developers and off-shore resources located in Ukraine, India, Russia, the Czech Republic, Romania and the United Kingdom.
Overview of Employment: - Implemented my expert knowledge of technical skills, Internet operability, system administration, architecture, risk management, change management, process and workflows, reporting, documentation management, release management and budgeting and estimation to successfully manage the development of hundreds of successful software applications within budget and in a timely fashion. Supervised over 40 programmers in multiple countries to ensure completion of various projects within a fixed budget and limited timeframe. Overseen fiscal management of projects ranging in value from 500 to 6.8M.
- Management of staff in every area of software development. Expert in software development, management of implementation teams, web based application development and windows based application development. Expert in Team Foundation Server from project initiation and resource tasking to automating build, test and release of software applications. Activities included detailed planning and budgeting, work plan creation and execution, issue management and resolution, project control and status reporting, project guidance, conflict resolution and managing client relationships, full life cycle application development management, requirements gathering, design specifications, risk management, design specifications, scope management, solution development, testing and systems integration. Architected the Enterprise Infrastructure, set up and managed the SharePoint 2010 environment which was integrated with Team Foundation Server and Project Server 2010. Customized web parts to provide pertinent BI Business Intelligence for the reporting of projects implementing the TFS and Project Server integration.
- Management and hands-on development of projects that implemented Ajax, ASP.NET C , Flash, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/XHTML, Microsoft Access, MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, PERL, PHP, PowerShell 2.0, SharePoint 2010, Silverlight, XAML, and XML/XSL.
Confidential Role: Project Manager Employment Background: - Certrec is classified as a small business in a niche market, catering to the development of applications specifically for use within the utilities industry, specifically nuclear power plants. My initial role was to oversee development of various custom software applications, establish and maintain software guidelines, institute the implementation of ISO standards in software development, improve software development quality, assist in the implementation of software for Help Desk staff and improve the IT Department infrastructure. Continued management goals increased to include business analysis, project estimation, detailed planning and budgeting, issue management and resolution, project control and status reporting, project guidance, conflict resolution, stakeholder reporting, requirements gathering, design specification, risk management, scope management, change order management, testing and systems integration.
- Improvement in the management of software development included improved customer satisfaction, increase in released software development quality, accurate and timely development schedules, reduced and itemized development costs per project and increased return of investment.
Responsibilities: - Managed the development of application solutions to satisfy stakeholder's business and system requirements
- Acted as Senior Scrummaster, Program Manager and Product Owner for all Enterprise applications that were developed utilizing the Agile Scrum methodology.
- Developed and implemented documention system including functional specifications, software requirement specifications, testing and quality control documents, change management documentation, project reporting and status documentation, time billing documentation, issue mangagement documentation and Help Desk instructional documentation
- Instituted a Quality Control Management System and Release Management System to ensure high quality of software releases and updates
- Communicated with the president, IT Manager, marketing personnel, Help Desk personnel, data managers, engineers and clients to evaluate and analyze business processes for new and existing software applications
- Assisted in the design, configuration, consultation, implementation and operation of the company's network environment for web, Lync, SharePoint, SQL and Team Foundation Servers.
- Architected a three-tiered Enterprise SharePoint 2010 server farm to manage 47 nuclear power plants segregated data and document repository. Customized the implementation of SharePoint to integrate with Project Server and custom web part forms to allow cross-domain data acquisition and integration across common alliance data sharing as an Enterprise platform.
- Architected, established, administered and maintained a TFS 2010 Team Foundation Server environment integrated with SharePoint 2010 and Project Server to manage and maintain development tasking, scheduling and code reviews, software build and deployment, automated and manual testing.
- Project Management Administrator implementing and customizing Team Foundation Server, Project Server and SharePoint 2010.
- Established documentation system for User Need User Stories , Use Case documentation, Feature Specification documentation, Design documentation including UI User Interface , Architecture, Security documentation and Quality Assurance documentation QA Plans, Test Suites and Test Cases
- Project Budgeting including various methods in Analogous, Top-Down or Bottom-Up Methodologies. Fincancial planning, Expense Reporting and Budget Reporting
- Risk Management including Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Development of Risk Management Plans and documentation.
- Release Management of software including the management of: Software defects, Issues, Risks, Software Change Management, New development requests, Deployment and packaging and New development tasking.
- Release and Deployment Management including the responsibilities of: Planning software roll-out, Designing and implementing procedures for IT systems platforms , Communication with clients on roll-out releases, management and control of release to various platforms.
- Architecturally guide 3rd party vendors and coordinate development to ensure nuclear facility software complies with DoE strict standards.
- Management of development of projects that implemented Ajax, ASP.NET C , Flash, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/XHTML, Microsoft Access, MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, PERL, PHP and XML/XSL.
Confidential Role: Project Manager / Technical Director Employment History: Project Manager on web applications for small, medium, and enterprise class businesses. Supervision of documentation obtained from clients to create concise lifecycle schedule and project cost for web sites for individual client's needs. Supervised all projects for web development, design and Windows based software applications, as well as development of custom Linux based management software implemented by partner company assets and employees. Assisted in all aspects of software development to ensure launch of web applications by the client's required deadline. Responsibilities: - Acted as Senior Scrummaster, Program Manager and Product Owner for all Enterprise applications that were developed utilizing the Agile Scrum methodology.
- Complete Application Lifecycle Management from inception to delivery of all applicable applications utilizing Agile Scrum methodology, CMMI and Waterfall methodology.
- Met with various clients to ensure customer satisfaction
- Increased quality, timely and accurate schedule of individual and enterprise based applications
- Reduced development costs
- Ensured higher return of investment in the development processes
- Oversee employees and improved development process to increase employee morale and reduce turnover.
- Project Budgeting including various methods in Analogous, Top-Down or Bottom-Up Methodologies. Financial Planning, Expense Reporting and Budget Reporting.
- Risk Management including Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Development of Risk Management Plans and documentation.
- Release Management of software applications including the management of: Software defects, Issues, Risks, Software change management, New development requests, Deployment and packaging, and New development tasking.
- Project Management Administrator implementing and customizing Team Foundation Server, Project Server and SharePoint 2010.
- Release and Deployment Management including the responsibilities of: Planning software roll-out, Designing and implementing procedures for IT systems platforms , Communication with clients on roll-out releases, management and control of release to various platforms.
- Supervision and project management of Windows based applications using Visual C/C .
- Implemented CVS sub-versioning system on all projects implementing phpIDE in-house and various other client owned toolsets.
- Implemented TFS system on all projects implementing Visual C
- Translated conceptual business processes into user interface for client and admin side
Confidential Role: Technical Trainer / Senior IT Specialist Responsibilities: Instructed and created technical training programs. Determined training objectives. Wrote training programs, including outline, text, handouts, and tests, and designed laboratory exercises. Lectured classes on safety, installation, programming, maintenance, and repair of software, hardware, and equipment by following outline, handouts and texts. Administered written and practical exams and wrote performance reports to evaluate trainees' performance. Confidential Role: Dallas Campus Director, Class Instructor Responsibilities: Responsible for supervising, coaching and developing staff, refining and implementing curricula, coordinating campus logistics, developing relationships with students and school personnel, cross-organizational collaboration, and joint campus organization. Ensured a commitment to education from all staff members and shared my experiences in education and staff development with new staff members and colleagues. Set training schedules, managed curriculum documentation, and provided instructors of daily instructional schedules of information being taught to abide by Texas regulations of post-secondary instruction. Confidential Role: Retail Store Owner Responsibilities: Managed and maintained every aspect of a computer retail store. Including managing employees, hardware and software installation and repair. Instructed in classes for clients' employees in various desktop publishing and office productivity software including AutoCAD. Confidential Role: CAD Engineering / Programming Lead Instructor Responsibilities: Instructed classes in Basic Programming, AutoCAD, Basic Engineering, and Architectural design. Developed curriculum and course material to have ATI obtain their AutoCAD Authorized Training Center certification. |