Senior IT Portfolio / Program / Project Manager

[pic] QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE [pic]

Highly analytical, dynamic, and detail-oriented professional, possessing

extensive experience building teams, developing, managing and delivering

programs and projects at all levels, while managing multiple projects

simultaneously. Proven track record delivering projects on time, on budget,

while maximizing client satisfaction.

All projects managed full life cycle (initiating, planning, executing,

controlling and closing), from creation of the business case, statement of

work and project execution plan, totally accountable for deliverables,

timeline, budget, through project closing and lessons learned review.

. Armed with a strong command of IT platforms and terminology with the

ability to effectively prioritize and manage a broad range of

responsibilities utilizing technology-based equipment.

. Dependable technology leader with keen attention to detail and supreme

commitment to the highest standards of professional and personal

service. Noted for consistent success in project delivery and process

improvement.

. Expert at providing immediate response to issues utilizing combined

technical and project management aptitudes.

[pic] AREAS OF EXPERTISE [pic]

Network Infrastructure and Server Architecture

Systems Engineering and Migration

Program Implementation

Requirements Analysis

Cost and Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Testing/Quality Assurance/Rollout/Support

Business and Operations Management

Client and Vendor Relations

Regulatory Compliance

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< Consulted with large energy firm, auditing telecommunications projects,

for conformance to standards.

< Managed program of telecommunication projects including: microwave

network backbone, 2-Way radio/backbone, fiber optic and satellite

communications deployments to meet a broad range of services and

requirements for onshore drilling operations.

< Successfully managed and delivered a portfolio of projects for North

America Trading Operations for a large energy company. Projects

included IP Telephony, Trader Voice, WAN/LAN/Wireless networks,

NICE/SAN, and Audio/Visual deployments.

< Managed schedule, risk, change control and operations (for construction

and IT) on a 3 year project to construct a 6 story, 355,000 sq. ft.,

$330M, energy efficient and environmentally sustainable building in

Houston, Texas.

< Developed 5 extremely large project plans in Microsoft Project, merged

and converted to Project Enterprise and later converted to Primavera

6.0 merging IT and construction project plans.

< Provided project management to oversee the construction of the Combined

Heating & Power Plant (CHP) Control Room - mechanical, electrical,

plumbing, and IT infrastructure deployment.

< Consulted with a Houston based energy company establishing a PMO

office, providing training and mentoring for corporate project

managers.

< Delivered an exchange migration project, successfully transferring

2,500 mailboxes as part of a divestiture.

< Deployed Remote Installation Services (RIS), Microsoft Operations

Manager (MOM), and Share Point Portal Services (SPPS), to a Houston

based energy company.

< Global deployment HP Open View (applications monitoring) for both

Windows & UNIX platforms simultaneously

< Global deployment Windows 2000 Desktops (20,000 seats)

< Data Center construction and migration of 350 production servers

< Acquisition (chemical plant): Migrate IT infrastructure (Novell to NT)

14 chemical plants

< Implementation - Work Flow/Document Automation (paperless accounting

system)

< Acquisition new energy trading site - Construction build out new site

(Stamford, CT) including: Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)

construction & IT infrastructure for energy firm based in Houston.

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Claymore Consulting, LLC (contract) Houston, TX 2011-Present

Sr. Program Manager-Telecommunications (Shell Oil)

. Provided expert oversight of a multimillion-dollar IT Telecommunication

Program consisting of more than 20 multiple, high-profile, and

multifaceted key infrastructure projects spanning multiple fiscal years.

. Supported alignment of business objectives and IT strategies and

standards for deployment of telecommunication projects to meet the

requirements for a broad range of services and specialized technologies

required for operations in onshore drilling, production and sites.

. Managed program of telecommunication projects including, but not limited

to: WAN/LAN/Wireless/IPT, microwave network backbone, 2-Way

radio/backbone, fiber optic and satellite communications deployments.

. Maintained constant coordination with IT leadership and senior business

leadership regarding program strategies, direction, and opportunities for

utilizing IT to achieve goals.

. Held full accountability for incorporating multiple projects and

adjusting scopes, timing, and budget as required.

. Developed project schedules and maintained alignment with

business/project objectives and project management processes to assure

timely completion of project milestones and final delivery through

project managers.

. Ensured conformity of current projects with new standards for network

architecture and render transition to support services by coordinating

efforts with the AT&T Transformation Program.

. Worked collaboratively with Shell Real Estate to maintain adherence of

current projects to Shell office building and Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design green building standards for new office space

implementations.

Claymore Consulting, LLC (contract) Houston, TX

Sr. Portfolio Manager, (North America Trading Operations), British

Petroleum 2009-2010

. Employed capital value process (CVP) strategies to oversee trading floor

projects to assure sound business decisions as well as to provide

consistent approach for project infrastructure execution, increasing

performance, reliability, and availability.

. Deployed IT solutions through projects by providing strategic direction

to the Project Team toward the achievement of business objectives.

. Held full accountability for developing strategic planning and leadership

goals utilizing computer and telecommunications technologies in support

of the delivery of IT services.

. Developed technical implementation plans for data center, desktop,

digital security, and telecommunication solutions for effective

implementation of project infrastructure installations and upgrades.

. Validated business strategies and aligned priorities; coordinated with

stakeholders and team members; prepared project timelines; and managed

risks, status reporting on project deliverables, schedule, and budget.

. Deployed WAN/LAN/Wireless/IPT and Trader Voice systems at multiple sites

across the US.

. Acquisition new energy trading site - Construction build out new site

(Stamford, CT), including: Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)

construction & IT infrastructure.

. Deployed Video Conference upgrade, PA system upgrade, state of the art AV

room build out in Houston area.

. Organized and executed Cyrus One Data Center build-out as well as the

transfer of data center infrastructure.

Claymore Consulting, LLC (contract) Houston, TX

Sr. Program Management Consultant, British Petroleum 2007-2009

. Assisted in development and provided support for Helios Plaza, Project

Rodeo, Project Management Office.

. Managed schedule, risk, change control and operations (for both

construction and IT) on a 3 year project to construct a 6 story, $330M,

LEED Platinum (certified) building.

. Developed extremely large project plans in Microsoft Project, converted

to Project Enterprise and later converted to Primavera 6.0 merging IT

and construction project plans into one master plan.

. Provided project management to oversee the construction of the Combined

Heating & Power Plant (CHP) Control Room - mechanical, electrical,

plumbing, and IT infrastructure deployment.

The Helios Plaza project, (a 6 story, 355,000 sq. ft., energy efficient and

environmentally sustainable, building) is on the Westlake Campus of British

Petroleum in Houston, and is one of only two buildings in Texas that is

LEED Platinum certified. It is now hosting a world class trading facility

as well as BP's IST staff and leadership in Houston. The facility delivers

a modern and resilient trade floor with the technology infrastructure to

support trading and risk management systems.

Kommar Solutions (contract) Houston, TX

Sr. Program/Project Management Consultant, various clients 2005-2007

. Responsible for the Project Management Office: Operations, controls,

PSO/PMO operations management (construction & IT), risk management,

schedule management, change management, as well as development and

training/mentoring junior PM's.

. Supervised the planning and execution of infrastructure projects,

including, but not limited to: PMO Development & implementation of

Project Server, Disaster Recovery, Exchange Migration, Mainframe

Migration, Remote Installation Services (RIS), Microsoft Operations

Manager (MOM), Share Point Portal Services (SPPS), PMO Development

. Leveraged excellent problem-solving skills to quickly identify and

mitigate potential project issues.

Program Manager Senior Project Manager (Getronics) 2001-2005

. Implemented effective program management and coordination for Information

Technology Projects: Windows 2000/XP Active Directory Design &

Architecture, sales support, solutions architecture, RFP preparation,

managed Help Desk Services Support, including managing budget funds and

project expenses.

. Managed multiple projects of a client program such as: Global deployment

HP Open View (applications monitoring) for both Windows & UNIX platforms

simultaneously, Global deployment Windows 2000 Desktops (20,000 seats),

Network/Telecommunications/IP Telephony /Audio Visual/Desktop:

(Design/Implementation), Enterprise Domain Split (Divestiture)

. Worked closely with lines of business to ensure project work streams

conform to Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.

Project Executive, Manager (Xerox) 1998-2001

. Managed client relationships through client IT projects with full

accountability for contract performance ensuring quality, cost, and

schedule.

. Managed multiple projects of a client program from Initiation through

Closing and was responsible for Desktop Technicians (60), Project

Managers (8), and Design Engineers (12).

. Managed team of technicians for Windows 2000 desktop migrations, server,

and application integration as well as the development teams on Windows

2000 Common Operating Environment (COE) Deployment Project.

. Secured and properly maintained detailed information of the concepts,

practices, and procedures used in test and integration as well as in

support groups, such as Desktop Services, Client Order Fulfillment,

Production Services, and Distributed Systems Support.

. Established a cohesive team of key resources for the installation of new

network infrastructure, vendor management, and administration of safe,

cost-effective, and successful data center movement.

[pic] EARLIER CAREER [pic]

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX

Sr. Technical Consultant/Project Manager 1993-1998

Texas Instruments Dallas, TX

Business Manager, National Accounts 1972-1992

[pic] PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT [pic]

Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Associate of Applied Science

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate

Master Project Management (MPM) Certificate

Certified International Project Manager (CIPM) Certificate

[pic] PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION [pic]

Member-Project Management Institute, Houston, Texas

American Academy of Project Management (Honorary member Global Advisory

Board)[pic]

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