SUMMARY:

• Performance - driven and results-oriented Project Manager with over 10 years of progressive experience providing expert guidance and supervision to the implementation of multiple complex Federal Government and DOD Information Technology projects simultaneously.
• Strong technical background with a proven record of supporting all phases of projects from initiation through planning, implementation, and delivery, consistently delivering technology projects on time and within budget.
• Experienced in compliance and operational risk management with a successful track record of completing audits and monitoring contract execution to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Senior Project Manager

• Served as a Senior Project Manager responsible for operations of the Network Modernization (NETMOD) program in support of the Department of Defense (DOD) Combatant Commanders, services and agencies, crisis and consequence management planning activities worldwide.
• Provided management expertise and supervision as prime contractor to multiple subcontractors.
• Full responsibility for all operational aspects of the project which includes stakeholders in the US and throughout Southwest Asia (SWA).
• Provided high-level management for the current task to modernize the SWA Theater Network including the following:
• Installing electronic survey tool and train NEC personnel to operate the system and collect data
• Performing a physical survey of the existing data networks at each designated site.
• Engineering, Furnishing, Installing, Securing & Testing (EFIS&T) for Inside Plant infrastructure, power, and grounding for the equipment.
• EFIS&T switches at each designated location.
• Cutover and migrating services from old network equipment to new network equipment.
• Perform electronic verification survey of the newly installed data networks at each designated site to verify and validate the physical and logical configuration information of all new equipment.

Confidential, Fort Bragg, NC

Officer Representative

• Served as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Network Enterprise Center (NEC), and was directly responsible for providing technical information for the procurement of information technology assets and service.
• Reviewed technical specifications for bid solicitations.
• Assisted in ensuring vendor compliance with contract provisions.
• Performed needs analyzes to define opportunities for new or improved business process solutions and identify and specific requirements.
• Utilized knowledge of systems testing and evaluation principles, methods, and tools in evaluating and recommending the adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT services.
• Evaluated impact on automated data processing equipment ADPE resources and based on the evaluation of the existing and projected data systems or requirements, determined programs and major projects which should be initiated, modified, canceled or curtailed.
• Applied IT and Telecommunications concepts, principles, methods, and practices sufficient to plan and carry out difficult and complex assignments and develop new methods, approaches, and procedures.
• Applied the mission and programs of customer organizations sufficient to provide advice and guidance on a wide range and variety of complex IT and Telecommunications issues.
• Evaluated contractor compliance with applicable contract clauses, e.g., small business, patent rights, labor laws, and progress reports.
• Advised contractor on scope of work statements, shipping requirements, EEO requirements for clearances of subcontractors, and other questions regarding the meaning of terms and conditions.

Confidential,Fort Bragg, NC

Enterprise Services Project Manager

• Assumed leadership role in the project management and fielding of Army Reserve applications.
• Provided oversight of the fielding, training, testing, and implementation of all Army Reserve applications through system acceptance, coordination and receiving feedback from users, subject area functional proponents, policy makers, and various levels of management.
• Served as Army Reserve implementation team leader responsible for coordinating and conducting site technical assistance visits, monitoring contractor, providing user training; conducting site in-process reviews; and suggesting technical and functional solutions to unique site implementation.
• Oversaw test runs and evaluated results, revised schedule and plans based upon test results.
• Analyzed problems encountered by team members to determine alternative courses of action based on the situation; provided recommendations to project manager to solve problems and enhance fielding effort.
• Established Federal processes governing contracting, funding, procurement, and official approval channels to develop service contracts; evaluated bids received, requests submitted and proposals offered.
• Utilized the principles and practices of systems analysis and design to recognize interrelationship of programs, design approaches used, and provide recommendations approaches that will deliver the desired output within operational constraints and priorities.

Confidential,Morrisville, NC

Project Manager

• Provided direct supervision of a multi-disciplined team of 60+ Engineers, IT Professionals, Logisticians, Trainers, Training Developers and Field Service Representatives during tenure.
• Ensured all technical, cost and management status report deliverables were furnished to client 100% on time during the execution of the project.
• Conducted and ensured monthly Project Team Reviews (PTR) with the project teams are conducted and that they collaborate and share information regarding the status of the project’s cost, schedule, and performance.
• Provided input to the corporate executive management through the monthly Project Management Review (PMR) process for review of the status of current projects’ cost, schedule, and performance.
• Represented the company at social events and business development functions, leading to potential contracting opportunities. Provided proposal development support.
• Assigned 28 projects with a cumulative value of $205,495,215 while achieving an average gross profit margin of 29.31%.
• Directly supported the Revenue and Direct Labor growth by capturing 100% of completed follow-on contracts valued at $2,139,937.
• Guided the successful contract extensions producing $12,870,727 of revenue for the company.
• Maintained 100% accountability for $12,198,562 of government furnished equipment.
• Actively participated in the ISO 9001certification audit with no deficiencies.
• Developed, maintained, and executed the Quality Assurance Plans for each contract (project).
• Ensured quality and timely work performance were provided by contractors by continually evaluating performance against contractual requirements.
• Inspected contract deliverables and provided final deliverables to the contracting officer representative IAW each contract.

Confidential

Information Services Project Manager

• Led the successful negotiation, delivery, and execution of internal and external technology system and strategic projects.
• Successfully managed the department’s only revenue producing project by creating an online IT store.
• Continuously applied PMI best practices and methodologies, while delivering all projects on time, on budget and within scope.
• Built credibility, established rapport, and maintained communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.

Confidential

Network Operations Officer / IT Project Manager

• Provided top-level advice to the commander and staff on all aspects of data, communications, and telecommunications means and modes required to support the employment of modular logistics in support of ongoing combat operations.
• Led the development and implementation of communication plans, annexes and assessments supporting all theater activities.
• Provided Signal support for a logistics command responsible for the entire Army Central Command Theater of operations, including the Horn of Africa and the entire Middle East.
• Conducted surveys and developed proper documents, including risk assessments and contracts, for physical security upgrades and installation of a secure network within several new locations.
• Successfully developed and managed a $3 million IT Project Portfolio.
• Identified the IT system infrastructure requirements to provide 150 specialized operators with multiple TCP/IP- and UDP-based services.
• Compiled the specifications and budget for the individual client terminals, network equipment, software, and management services.
• Successfully assessed and mitigated all current and potential risks for all new facilities.
• Created and monitored timelines and provided liaison for all information technology aspects for over 35 new facilities ensuring that all technical requirements were coordinated properly and executed successfully.
• Successfully installed Secret Internet Protocol Routing into the unit’s facility to successfully operate in theater.
• Performed as Alternate Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR) for the 1st Sustainment Operation Center Construction, IT Infrastructure installation, and maintenance contract.
• Performed as COR for CSSAMMO SIPRNet Installation Contract.