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
[pic] CAREER HIGHLIGHTS [pic]
< 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]