SAM D. BROWN
***** ****** ******, ***** *****, CA • 310-***-**** • ***@*********.***
Technical project manager specializing in the planning, management, and delivery of
core information technology and cloud business solutions.
Specialties QUALIF ICATIONS
Experienced project management in both projectized and functional organizations
Technical
project management processes (PMBOK), Agile (SCRUM), business analysis
P roject
(BABOK)
M anagement 17 years’ experience as technical lead and project manager of IT infrastructure,
cloud, IAAS, web, server and system administration
Network
Excellent problem solving skills, execution of business processes and development
A rchitecture
of procedures, standards and best practices
Cloud PMP certification in process
Services
S trategies TECHN ICAL SKIL LS
Server: M icrosoft Windows Server 2003/2008R2, Microsoft Exchange 2003/2010,
Hardware
CentOS, Solaris, Ubuntu 10.04, VMware VSphere, VMware Server,
and V Mware View, Cit rix XenServer, Citrix XenDesktop, Apple
Software Software: M icrosoft Windows XP/7/8, Microsoft Office Suite, Symantec Endpoint
P rotection, Symantec Backup Exec, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative
Deployment
Suite, Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, FileMaker, Wireshark, Sage
Website M as90
M anagement H ardware: SonicWall TZ and NSA Firewalls, Cisco Wireless AP, Cisco Wireless
Routers, HP Managed Switches, UPS
Technologies
Code: PowerShell, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, VBscript, HTML
Voice and Web Services: M icrosoft Office 365, Microsoft Windows Azure, Amazon Web Services,
M ul timedia PCI Compliance, Google Apps
Other: D NS, DHCP, TCP/IP, Microsoft AD, LDAP, VPN
A pplication
M anagement
WORK EXPERIENCE
T raining/Certifica 2012-P resent SADA Systems North Hollywood, CA
tions
Technical Project Manager responsible for overseeing the deployment of mid to large
Microsoft
client migrations and ensuring that projects meet/exceed the goals and requirements of
Specialist: t he client by utilizing technical delivery best practices and principled project
SMB, management processes
P rivate
Customer/Client relations management involving aggressive timelines with high
C loud, and
satisfactory outcomes
Online
Management of deployment team of solutions engineers to deliver a broad range of
Services
services, including technology integration, migrations and t raining for medium to
VMware l arge organizations (EDU, Fortune 500)
Technical Responsible for a project portfolio of over 20 active concurrent projects while
Sales maintaining an average +30% profitability and high client satisfaction
Development of project management processes to control project timelines, team
P rofessional
assignments, and project activities
Cit rix
Business analysis of client technical requirements to develop project scope and
Certified scheduling for successful engagement
Evaluation of project related infrastructure, risk analysis, change management and
Sales
corporate impact of cloud technology integration
P rofessional
Proactively identify changes in work scope and ensure appropriate planning
PMP
measures are taken to reassess, renegotiate and amend scope of work
Certification responsibilities
Ultimately responsible for quality of project delivery and client satisfaction
Development of the PMO and standardized project-based artifacts
( in process)
1997-2012 T he Living Word North Hollywood, CA
Memberships
Microsoft Small
Worked closely with the General Manager to lead a wide range of technical projects,
B usiness Partner
coordinate volunteer crews, and manage ongoing business administration & facility
Microsoft Online operations projects.
Services Partner
General technical and computing support for more than 30 desktop and laptop
VMware Solution
W indows XP and Windows 7 systems
P rovider
Network infrastructure setup and maintenance for wired and wireless networks.
Citrix LA User
Technical needs evaluation and software/hardware recommendations
G roup
Installation, upgrades & administration of 195-user Novel/Windows/Exchange
IB M Network
B usiness Software installations, license management, and upgrades: MS Office, MAS90,
Partner VPN, Anti-Virus, FileMaker
Crossover migration of 300+ users to Office 365
PMI
Technology support for publishing systems (e-books, audio recordings)
Audio recording booth design, and sourcing, purchasing and installation of
Education equipment
Project management for international audio/video installation, and on-going
Focused Studies in
technical support
Computer Science
Audio editing software & hardware sourcing, installation and on-going support
and Business
M anagement Design, deployment and technical support for corporate websites, e-commerce site
and membership sites
1994-1996
Facility and operations support including vehicle maintenance and rentals, security
George Washington
U niversity camera installation, maintenance of facility locks and gates
Logistics support for events, including radio rentals and management, coordination
1997-1998
LA Pierce College of equipment transportation, audio/visual support and management of on-location
computer equipment
1998-1999
L A Valley College
Current 1995-1996 A ll-Pro Movers Rockville, MD
LA Valley College
in progress to fulfill
Supported management in general business operations.
A A degree
requirements.
Assisted in implementation of computer management tools
Improved relationships with clients
Developed new image for the company
ADDIT IONAL EXPERIENCE
2001-P resent Worship Leader Church of The Living Word
Continuing work as a part of the Worship team for a local 400-member church.
Regularly scheduled worship leader
Development of worship plans
Planning & coordination with musician and media team