Manager Project
Resume:
MUHAMAD A. WARSAME
Falls Church, VA 22041
addz8n@r.postjobfree.com
I would very much like to bring your attention that my resume is a very good summary of my background, skills, and experiences for your review and consideration. I am a very highly experienced program/project manager and quality assurance specialist. I believe that good communications and the ability to motivate, lead, and enjoy working with a diverse group of people is the foundation of excellence in program/project management. Therefore, I have been a Program/Project Manager and SW Development Manager for little over 22 years.
I do also possess the following skills: 1. Assist management in facilitating continuous improvement to assure customers that the quality of products and services are performed through processes which comply with documented standards of an established Quality Management System. 2. Perform complex analysis quickly and easily to get to the "why" behind an event or action to improve business performance. 3. Provide the core functionality to manage processes for communicating, monitoring and documenting compliance activities. 4. I, as Business Intelligence Analyst, created a proprietary Rapid Methodology Process (RMP) to develop business-ready, industry- and job-specific templates for analysis, monitoring, and reporting that quickly address the key issues facing our clients.
As IT Portfolio Manager/Quality Assurance Analyst managed the IV&V processes and coordinated multiple business and software development projects for Clients. I also served as the major IV&V point of contact for each assigned project throughout its entire lifecycle (LC) and facilitated the IV&V planning, management, coordination and execution of end-to-end business and development LCs. I acted as IV&V liaison between the client organization, contractor project teams, functional and technical test teams, and production support teams. I coordinated the efforts of peer SME (Subject Matter Experts) across the entire SDLC spectrum to ensure that IT projects meet standards for system requirements, architecture, security, interoperability, and performance. This will include participation in, and coordination of, SME assessments of applicable system documentation. In an IV&V role, coordinated and facilitated software LC milestone reviews. I wrote milestone review summary reports and certifications summarizing each review with any outstanding issues that need to be resolved.
Technical Requirements-
I do have strong client-facing skills; strong project management experience including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently; Knowledge of business and software development (SDLC) methodologies; conversant in IT technologies across several platforms including Web, Client/Server, Mainframe, DBA, etc.; Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; proficiency with all Microsoft Office tools.
Skills-
I do possess the following qualification: Public Speaking/Meeting Facilitation; PM; Quality Analyst (QA) or other quality issues with a national or international standards. Ability to assess technical documentation for completeness; experience working in a CMMI Level 5 (Optimizing) organization; previous contract experience with US Department of State, DoD and Department of Homeland Security;. Previous experience with process oriented IV&V is desired. I have been a Senior Business Analyst with a strong IT background.
CMMI Process Management- I am an accomplished IT/ Software professional with 22+ years of experience in Software Delivery, Program Management, Process Development/ Improvement, Quality & Compliance Management and Organization Change Management. I have been in a senior Leadership role for past 16 years for IT organizations. I am experienced CMMI SCAMPI A Lead Appraiser, CMMI Instructor and SCAMPI B & C Team Leader for CMMI-DEV from SEI, CMU, Pittsburgh, PA. For past 16 years, I am extensively involved in the application of Best Practices using CMM/ CMMI, ISO 9001, ITIL, and PMBOK in Program/Project/ Process/ Quality Management and Software Engineering from within the corporate Quality organizations. With both Development & Quality background, my career objective is to lead an IT function covering all aspects of Delivery, Process, and Quality & Compliance.
Areas of Expertise (Systems & Software):
• Program / Project Management Process Dev. & Improvement Quality & Compliance Management, and Delivery Management
• Estimation, Planning, Monitoring & Control
• SLA & Performance Management
• Customer Relationship & Stakeholders’ Involvement Management
• Training/Skill Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Reporting/ Communication
• PMO Management • Process Modeling & Integration
• Process Development using CMMI, ISO, ITIL, & PMBOK
• Process Pilot, Deployment & Institutionalization
• Process Analysis & Improvement CMMI, BPR
• Process Training
• Process (SEPG) Management • SDLC Phase Reviews
• Peer Review/ Testing
• Metrics & Defects Management
• Program/ Performance Review/ Audit
• SCAMPI A, B, C type Assessment (CMMI)
• ISO 9001, CMMI Compliance
• Quality Audits, PPQA • Requirements Development & Management
• Systems/ Product Architecture / Analysis/ Design
• Configuration & Release Management
Set the strategic vision and objectives for a given program or project. Served as a team lead and my efforts were to build consensus through the organization to support the project or program’s objectives. I also provided clarity of the project vision, and directed the activities of the project team; and allocated funding and resources to the project; and provided executive authority necessary to overcome organizational obstacles and barriers. I also functioned as the guardian of the business case, and ultimately responsible for project success. Duties were also included Project Management and Monitoring, Strategy Formulation, Process Design, Operations Management, Capacity Building and Human Resources, Technology Management, Financial and Contracts Management and Knowledge Management. I also I was the primary interface between projects and business partners. Responsible for understanding current and future processes, including processes for the entire enterprise. Documented business requirements, generate business cases, assists in defining project benefits/ costs, and participates in project reviews.
I had the authority to manage a project. This includes leading the planning and the development of all project deliverables. I also was responsible for managing the schedule and all project management procedures (scope management, issues management, risk management, etc.). I was responsible for developing, in conjunction with the Project Sponsor, a definition of the project. I ensured that the project is delivered on time and on budget, and to the required quality standard (within agreed specifications). Liaison with, and updates progress to, project steering board/senior management. Manage project evaluation and dissemination activities. Working closely with users to ensure the project meets business needs
I ensured the project is effectively resourced and manages relationships with a wide range of groups (including all project contributors). I also was responsible for managing the work of consultants, allocating and utilising resources in an efficient manner and maintaining a co-operative, motivated and successful team.
You will see from my attached resume I am well-rounded candidate, ideally suited for the position. I am a resourceful, result oriented, quality professional, and have demonstrated a record of achievements in my present and past employments. I would also like to bring your attention In addition to my academic achievements; you will notice that I have always been industrious and hard working. Experience, education, and quick learning ability make me an ideal employee. I would be pleased to have the opportunity to interview with you, and hope you will give the enclosed resume favorable consideration.
I do also possess software development experience in military/DoD. I was software configuration control process and procedures manager of NFCS (USA NAVY Project) at Dahlgreen. I also have the ability to work within a team environment, often requiring long hours and potentially variable schedules.
I established and defined the Corporate QA policies, processes, and responsibilities to be used in accomplishing tasks under the Program (Project) Enhanced contract. I also conducted QA audits as scheduled in the Task QA Plan or as events dictate. (Example of event-driven audits are those associated with Physical Configuration Audits or In-Process Reviews); and maintained records of non-conforming items for reference and for "Lessons Learned" actions to prevent recurrence of discrepancies. Ensured appropriate QA findings and corrective actions are presented at reviews as scheduled in the Task QA Plan.
Finally, among the others things, I would like to let you know that I was responsible for Process Control which is making decision and examine and decide whether changes to requirements, system design, and so on, are cost-effective and to be pursued. I was involved in the Configuration Management activities such as baselining and Change Control. Baselining involves the managerial agreement on the content of an investment program or configuration item (e.g., Program Baseline, System Specification, Product Specification or a Specification Review Board). I was responsible for the process of developing, coordinating, approving, and documenting changes to configuration items throughout solution implementation and in-service management phases.
I have strong practical experience to function as liaison, policy maker, planner, advisor, strategic planner, etc. with competencies such as assessment and evaluation, influencing, situational awareness and/or strategic thinking which are used to perform work.
I am able to plan, organize and execute collection operations. I am able to travel around the world, live and work in world-wide environments, immerse myself in foreign cultures, interact with local individuals (local people), easily adapting their culture and quickly learning and speaking their language, and seek out timely information in support of my work objectives while applying my knowledge, experience and creativity to a variety of challenges. I do possess very good interpersonal communication. I can easily get along with others.
Best regards,
Muhammad Akhyaar Warsame
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