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Project Manager Engineer

Location:
Bethesda, MD
Salary:
100,000.00
Posted:
June 19, 2014

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Kenneth Darryl Brown

** ********** *******, **, **********, DC – 20011

Contact: 202-***-****, 202-***-****

E-mail: acemu9@r.postjobfree.com

Position being applied for Program/Project Manager

Many years of rich experience in delivering optimal results & business value in high-growth environments. Dynamic and

versatile project leader with cross-functional experience and comprehensive business/technical skill set for handling large scale

delivery assignments. Core strengths in accounting, business, finance, law enforcement, IT, and advocacy. Key competencies in

leading the delivery of information technology solutions and meet enterprise wide needs by empowering employees to deliver

customer-centered, value-creating systems, products, services, and support.

Proven expertise in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and execution of projects without incidences of time/cost

overruns. Proficient in the integration of IT programs and services; developing solutions to integration/interoperabil ity issues;

designing, developing, and managing IT policy and planning functions to meet current & future business requirements.

Capability in optimizing the existing architecture and communicating complex technical requirements.

Deft in analyzing a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of ADP

system design. Articulate communicator who can fluently speak the language of both people and technology, blending technical

expertise with interpersonal skills while interacting with the cross-functional teams, customers and stakeholders. An

ambassador of change, a keen strategist with acumen in providing effective business solution and technical architecture to

leverage technology in creating revenue opportu nities. Keen planner and farsighted with strengths to perceive beyond obvious.

PROFESSIONAL VALUE OFFERED

System Analysis System Engineering Service Delivery Storage Assessments Engagement Tools/Methodology Unix

ACSLS Systems Administration Data Storage • WAN • LAN • SAN IT Consulting • Project Management • Telecommunications

• Wireless Devices • Data Encryption Deployment Management Stakeholder Management Training & Development

Knowledge Transfer/MIS Cross Functional Coordination Technical/Quality Support Client Relationship Analytical Skills

PERFORMANCE MILESTONES

Gained invaluable experience in providing IT consulting to individuals and small organizations home and small business

solutions related to system, software and back-up/recovery solutions etc. Proactively contributed in bringing older homes in

the District of Columbia into the 21 Century relative to Crossover Entertainment/Business Space, Theater

rooms New Home Images and Technology.

Credited for monitoring nationwide installation and configuration project for Solaris 9/10 and Key Management System

(KMS) 2.0.2 for drive encryption via client networks. Having credential of leading 75+ successful installations of storage area

networks (SANs), configured systems to maximize security and facilitated remote access to enable disaster recovery and

business continuity Sun Microsystems.

Closely monitored project of 3 large -scale Streamline 8500 libraries deployment, numerous Sun Servers and professional

service installation and implementation at the FDIC and used MS project as a tracking tool. Holds credential of enabling

remote testing and offsite access for National Security Agency that fetched saving of time and labor expenses by facilitating

vendor coordination Storagetek Elkridge.

Distinction of modernizing IT infrastructure at diplomatic outposts and providing technology/so ftware training for Consular

Affairs Officers, Foreign Service Nationals of Embassies and Consulates and system personnel. Implemented the concept of

MIS reporting to update the Management on regular basis The Orkand Corporation.

CAREER PROGRESSION

Independent Consultant, New Home Images and Technology, Washington, DC, US, Since Jun 2009

Assume responsibility for bringing integrated systems design and Audio/Video to homes and small business in the

Washington, DC area.

Accountable for identifying audit risks and potential findings in advance.

Establish plan to enhance audit process awareness through planned outreach activities.

Deploy technical tools to improve agency and business capabilities.

Judiciously handle all elements of high-profile projects, including customer relationships, vendors and consulting teams.

Ensure technical solutions are designed for performance, reliability, scalability, maintainability, supportability, business

continuity & business agility while leveraging industry’s best practices.

Play pivotal role in incorporating Social Networking as part of the integration process in setting up new/modified living and

working space for different clients.

Professional Services Delivery Consultant, Sun Microsystems, Washington DC, Dec 2005 to May 2009

Team member of a company that was overall responsible for directing global technology with more than $13B in assets with

33K+ employees.

Spearheaded entire project management activities with final accountability for project deliverables, stakeholder

management, client satisfaction, schedule management, requirements management and overall project team performance.

Significantly contributed in installing and configuring Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS) Enterp rise

Library Solutions.

Led & guided the team in conducting nationwide software/hardware systems analysis and training to assist clients with

transition with minimal disruption to normal business activities.

Pioneer in enabling encryption of back-up data to eliminate data security issues and manage risks.

Storage Delivery Consultant / Project Manager, Storagetek Elkridge, Maryland, Sep 2004 to Dec 2005

Responsible for managing major technical projects for the federal government, including the FDIC.

Proactively contributed in conducting initial set-up and configuration of 2 SANs for a test lab facility.

Ensured strict observance of set quality standards and monitored delivery as per Project Plan.

Provided assistance to vendors with technical issues, including Brocades, Cisco, EMC, StorageTek, HP, IBM, Sun, Dell and

Hitachi.

Meticulously documented all major activities for effective reference and use.

Nominated for managing logistics and technical projects to support the Maryland Procurement Office (MPO), and drafting

invoice requests on a monthly basis.

Pioneer in consolidating FDIC storage, reducing costs associated with space, equipment power consumption and other

dedicated resources.

Account Executive Consultant, T-Mobile USA, Owning Mills, Maryland, US, Feb 2002 to Jan 2003

Assumed responsibility for reselling Blackberry Enterprise Server services and Black Berry hand -held devices to business

clients.

Mentored the team in proposing wireless data and IT infrastructure solutions to local, state and federal government

agencies.

Formulated robust business strategies and established scope of work and budget forecast computations.

Meticulously handled systems and applications integration, technical and wireless security data support.

Field/Deployment Engineer, Worldstor, Inc., VA, Fair Oaks, US, Jan 2001 to Jan 2002

Responsible for providing mission-critical back-up solutions and monitoring data transfers via network operations center.

Defined business mission and performance standards across all functional areas and periodically reviewed performance with

deft application of concurrent management audit procedures.

Developed plan to configure data center telecommunications.

Contributed significantly in zoning Brocade 2800 Silkworm fiber channel switches and terminating fiber cable between cage

and customer cage.

IT Project Director/Computer Consultant, Mckissack & Mckissack, Washington, DC, US, Jan 2000 to Jan 2001

Recognized for managing major IT projects, providing guidance and technical support to federal and local agencies as well as

commercial business and education clients.

Geared the activities to audit existing and proposed IT infrastructures and security protocols.

Deployment Manager/Systems Analyst III, The Orkand Corporation, Falls Church, VA, US, Mar 1997 to Jan 2000

Drove the initiative in spearheading technology upgrades and training staff at locations worldwide.

Deftly served as ‘Single Point of Contact/Interface’ for supportin g Client.

Identified, assessed, and developed target individuals building high performance teams for successful project completions.

Drove the efforts to monitor database conversions from Wang VS or FSP-LAN systems to Oracle format via SQL in SQL -Plus.

Team leader for providing requirement management and modern technology tools to facilitate potential terrorist screenings

and enable transfer of real-time information technology.

Computer Consultant, KDB Computer Consultants, Washington, DC, US, Apr 1994 to Mar 1997

Systems Site Engineer, Advanced Systems Technology, Inc. (AST), Arlinton, VA, US, Oct 1990 to Mar 1994

Systems Engineer/Task Leader, Techmatics, Inc., Arlington, VA, US, Oct 1985 to Nov 1990

Electronic Engineer Tech., GS-855 or 856, The Dept. of the Navy, Navseasyscom, Arlington, VA, US, Jun 1980, to Nov 1985

EDUCATION

Certification, ASM Educational Center, Inc., Rockville, Maryland, US – 2010 (Major: CCNP & CCNA Class Completed Minor:

Studying for Test Now)

Bachelor's Degree, University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, US – 1989 (163 Semester Hours, Major:

Electromechanical Systems Engineering, GPA: 2.9 out of 4.0)

Associate Degree, University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, US – 1984 (93 Semester Hours, Major: Electronic

Engineering Technology, GPA: 3.2 out of 4.0)

TRAINING

Sun Solaris 10 Operating Systems Course 1-week 07/2007

IBM SAN Implementation 1-week 10/2005

Nationality: United States of America

Languages Known: Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish

Social Security Number: xxx-xx-0641

Registered for Selective Service

Highest Grade: GS-855-4, 06/1980-09/1986



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