SUMMARY:

• Project Management // Systems Design and Integration // Value Analysis Strategic IT Planning // Business Re - engineering // Software Lifecycle Processes //Application Development// Budgeting and P&L
• More than 12 years of experience managing business technology development and delivery within the IT industry.
• Highly knowledgeable in software development lifecycle principles: Analysis, design, engineering, testing, implementation, and maintenance. Interfaces with client executives and technical teams at all levels in the design, development and introduction of advanced technologies to meet multiple business based customer requirements. Expertise in internet/web technologies, network administration, systems integration, and training/development.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Java
• J2EE
• JSP
• EJBs
• HTML
• XML
• JavaScript
• AJAX
• Visual Fox Pro
• Windows NT
• UNIX
• MS SQL
• C#.NET
• ASP.NET
• Microsoft.NET
• Framework
• XML
• MS Project/Office MS Visio
• Document imaging

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Project manager for a Financial Risk Consulting firm specializing in Market and Operational Risk Management for Hedge funds, Fund of Funds and Financial Institutions.
• Managed multi-million dollar proprietary financial risk applications with multiple development teams in excess of 30 professionals. Created multi-tier risk reporting systems with drill-down capabilities working with Object Oriented development tools, Business Intelligence (BI) tools and C#, and MS-SQL Database environment.
• Complete SDLC software development (requirements gathering to implementation) Agile/Scrum development methods and also familiar with more Tradition Water Fall method of SDLC.
• Develops project plans and scope, including determining functional and design specifications, staffing/resource requirements, technology assessments, and budgetary constraints.
• Manage teams of 10 or more (in house and off shore) to develop strategic and tactical processes and system applications to support hedge funds, fund of funds, sell-side firms and banking institutions.
• Manage Product Development
• Mentor Software and QA Development Teams
• Responsible for overseeing Voice and Data infrastructures

Confidential

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGIES / SYSTEMS ARCHITECT

Responsibilities:

• Develops corporate IT Technology Strategies and IT budgets
• Develops Strategic IT Planning for company growth and competitive advantages
• Develops project plans and scope, including determining functional and design specifications, staffing/resource requirements, technology assessments, and budgetary constraints.
• Evaluates systems to identify and correct malfunctions and failures.
• Microsoft Outlook E-Mail and Cisco equipment for Internet connectivity
• Oversee the development of Internet software development for company and clients using web services
• Responsible for overseeing Voice and Data infrastructures
• Implemented rapid and short development cycles (Agile Programming)
• Communicate with C-Level staff and investors
• Interface with clients to customize software package to meet their specific needs
• Manage and develop application using Microsoft .Net Framework; C#.Net, ASP.NET, ADO.Net and Microsoft SQL Serve 2005 using web services
• Manages testing activities and produces user acceptance test documentation to track project development
• Redesigned application for user ability and user friendliness to be sold commercially
• Liaion between offshore development company and in house development staff.
• Conduct employee evaluations and performance reviews
• Manage Product Development
• Mentor Software and QA Development Teams
• Makes recommendations for hiring of consultants for outsourcing of software development work

Confidential

TECHNICAL CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the IT Strategy, development and delivery of software projects, including analysis, design, documentation, and implementation.
• Developed corporate IT Technology Strategies and IT budgets
• Developed Strategic IT Planning for company growth and competitive advantages
• Managed and developed applications using Microsoft .Net Framework; C#.Net, ADO.Net, and ASP.net with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Fix and CMS protocols
• Implemented rapid and short development cycles (eXtreme Programming)
• Developed project plans and scope, including determining design specifications, staffing/resource requirements, technology assessments, and budgetary constraints. Provide consultations and needs assessments for existing and prospective clients
• Evaluated systems to identify and correct malfunctions and failures. Recommends design modifications to enhance system performance. Conducts strategic planning and forecasting.
• Managed testing activities and produces user acceptance test documentation to track project development
• Planned and developed Financial, Analysis and back office software applications with cost savings of more than $250,000 per year.

Confidential

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the development and delivery of software projects, including analysis, design, documentation, and implementation.
• Directed, trained, and supported software developers and technicians.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides recommendations for hire.
• Develop Strategic IT Planning for company growth and competitive advantage
• Managed and developed of applications using Microsoft .Net Framework; C#.Net, ASP.Net, ADO.Net, and ASP.net with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with web services
• Implemented rapid and short development cycles (eXtreme Programming)
• Developed corporate IT Technology Strategies and IT budgets
• Developed project plans and scope, including determining design specifications, staffing/resource requirements, technology assessments, and budgetary constraints.
• Provided consultations and needs assessments for existing and prospective clients.
• Evaluated systems to identify and correct malfunctions and failures.
• Recommended design modifications to enhance system performance.
• Planned and developed 4 software applications with cost savings of more than $250,000 per year.
• Negotiated 20% reduction in consulting costs.
• Implemented software guidelines reducing development time by 25%.
• Negotiated 20% reduction in consulting costs.

Confidential

Senior Programmer/Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated and directed the analysis, design, development, and implementation of software projects.
• Supervised and supported software developers and business analysts in completing project objectives.
• Evaluated and resolved hardware/software system defects.
• Reviewed and managed staff and resource allocation. Created application specifications, project plans, and UAT documentation.
• Managed, developed and maintained programs in Java, JavaScript, XML, and HTML, including mainframe integration applications.
• Managed and developed of Y2K software using Microsoft Visual Basic v6 and Visual FoxPro v 5 & v6
• Evaluated systems and recommended design modifications for Y2K compliance.
• Developed and implemented a browser-based imaging application using OCX integrated to Oracle databases with JDBC-ODBC, HTML, JavaScript, and servlets.
• Programmed and installed reporting, security, and browser-based utilities using JDBC-ODBC, HTML, JavaScript, and servlets.
• Trained users in software systems and applications.
• Improved letter of credit system, improving workflow by 25%.
• Designed credit card fraud system, catching over $6,000,000 per year in fraudulent activities
• Implemented document image software archive/retrieval software increasing revenue by $1MM annually.
• Developed check retrieval software to increasing revenue for companies by $500K annually.

Senior Programmer/Team Lead

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed software design, development, and implementation for business systems projects.
• Conducted studies pertaining to the development of new information systems to meet current and projected needs.
• Planned and prepared technical reports and documentation. Conducted system upgrades and conversions.
• Managed and developed of Y2K software using Microsoft Visual Basic v3 and Visual FoxPro v3
• Analyzed user requirements to improve existing system performance: Reviewed project proposals to determine time and budgetary limitations.
• Established work plans and staffing requirements for each project phase, including managing the recruiting and assignment of project personnel.
• Directed the implementation and development of personnel budgeting software.
• Implemented budgeting software, which eliminated 20 workers and made reporting in real time.

Confidential

LAN ADMINISTRATOR / SENIOR P ROGRAMMER

Responsibilities:

• Developed, implemented, and maintained business software systems using MS Visual FoxPro, including customer service, billing, and reconciliation software.
• Managed the analysis, design, development, and implementation of software projects.
• Assisted in evaluating and purchasing hardware and electronic equipment.
• Produced reports in MS Fox Pro v2.6.
• Created and maintained database architecture for data warehousing and mining processes.
• Established customer service guidelines increasing customer service quality by 10%.
• Designed B2B software decreasing human error and decreasing workflow time by 20%.
• Developed sales software increasing revenue by 10%.

Confidential

LAN ADMINISTRATOR / P ROGRAMMER

Responsibilities:

• Managed the development and implementation of network projects.
• Administered and maintained network systems.
• Created and established information technology initiatives for company's relocation operations.
• Developed sales and demonstration software increasing revenue by 15%.
• Re-engineered the company computer network increasing communication among co-workers.
• Supervised relocation for computer network and telephone networks, resulting in zero down time.