Bryant K. Pope, M.Sci.
Mobile: 267-***-****
E-mail: bryant.pope@a
ol.com
SUMMARY
Analytical Software Engineering and Project Management professional with
Masters degree and 16+ years experience in developing, leading,
implementing and supporting software/application development projects
through all phases of systems development life cycle. Effectively
analyzes, designs, develops, implement and support global collaboration
applications with client-server architecture that utilizes Lotus Notes,
Lotus Domino, SAP and Transportation Management System technologies.
COLLEGE EDUCATION
Degree Attained Major University
Master of Information Technology LaSalle
Science - 2005 Leadership University
Magna Cum Laude, with 3.75 GPA Phila., PA
(on a 4.0 scale)
Bachelor of Computer Science LaSalle
Arts - 1999 University
Phila., PA
CORE STRENGTHS:
Ability to effectively communicate Manage technology projects through
with senior management in Technology the system development life-cycle
and Business through implementation
Excellent follow-through, Strong consultative skills, people
multi-tasking, and problem-solving management skills, high detail
skills orientation, and strong project
Ability to manage complex business management leadership
strategy and planning projects Very good interpersonal skills with
Manage end-user training the ability to work in a team
(design/development /delivery) environment to achieve individual
objectives and organizational
results
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
MTM Technologies 590 Century Blvd, Wilmington DE 2010 - Present
Service Desk Manager 2010 - Present
. Provides quality customer service while acting as a single point of
contact at the Help Desk
. Resolves and reports PC hardware, software, network and peripheral
equipment problems
. Conducts problem determination and resolution.
. Records problem symptoms status and resolution information in the Help
Desk software program.
. Oversees HD client relationships and personnel
Arkema Inc (formerly known as Atofina and Elf Atochem) 2000 Market Street,
Philadelphia, PA 1997 - 2010
Applications Development Project Manager 2005 - 2010
As IT project manager, I participated in identifying, implementing and
supporting web-based and client-server technologies to meet Arkema's
objectives regarding cost reductions and controls, success of the business
and staff units, employee safety and customer satisfaction.
. Adhered to corporate and business unit standards and procedures.
Obtain required approvals.
. Collaborated with business stakeholders to identify, manage project
risks.
. Created and maintain project plans using Microsoft Project and Niku
Workbench.
. Effectively applied Arkema's IT - Business Solutions Center
methodology and enforced project management methods, standards and
tools.
. Ensured appropriate level of communication across project teams and
senior management.
. Ensured business/operational deliverables were developed and tracked.
. Ensured critical issues were identified, tracked and resolved. Also
managed issue reporting.
. Established project schedules and priorities. Facilitated decision-
making on scope, budget and schedule revisions.
. Lead project efforts to define, analyze and implement infrastructure
and functional changes.
. Managed daily/weekly project communication and status reporting.
. Partnered with business project managers, IT project managers and
business analysts to produce clear, consistent and complete project
requirements, project risks and issues management.
. Successfully managed a team of four application developers who
developed, implemented and supported web-based and client-server
database applications.
. Successfully managed daily activities related to project scope, budget
and schedule to advance the work of one or more sub-projects.
. Successfully managed the daily activities of applications development
staff. Provided direction, guidance and motivation in work activities
and professional growth. Administered employee career development via
written performance reviews and open dialogue.
and client-server applications by providing leadership, career
development, mentoring and internal cross-training..
Bryant K. Pope
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Cont'd)
Atofina Chemicals, 2000 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Sr. Analyst Programmer (Applications Developer) 1996 - 2005
Identified, implemented and leveraged technologies to support Arkema's
cornerstones and support the goals and objectives of the business units,
manufacturing facilities and research and development to include the
following position responsibilities:
. Conducted, facilitated and documented requirement gathering
sessions/meetings with business unit project leads.
. Responsible for the implementation and daily management of Lotus
Domino and related technologies.
. Design, build, implement, manage and support Lotus Domino client and
web-based database applications.
. Conducted end-user technical pilot/test review sessions for each
database developed.
. Wrote database user and technical documentation and conducted database
end user training.
. Provided application and database programmer training to other Lotus
Domino developers via day-to-day support activities.
. Provided technical expertise in the evaluation, selection and
implementation of an electronic document management system for Arkema
users in King of Prussia
. Designed and developed database functionality for Arkema's Contracts
Management System
Resource One Mortgage Corp., One Oxford Valley, 2300 East Lincoln Highway,
Langhorne, PA
Systems Analyst/Facilities Manager 1993 - 1996
Primary responsibilities - analyzed user requirements, procedures, and
problems to automate processing and to improve existing computer systems to
help Resource One meet its business objectives.
. Wrote detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps
required to develop or modify computer programs.
. Studied existing information processing systems to evaluate
effectiveness and develops new systems to improve production and
workflow.
. Prepared workflow charts and diagrams to specify operations to be
performed by equipment and computer programs and operations to be
performed by personnel in system.
. Conducted studies pertaining to development of new systems to meet
current and projected needs.
. Planned and prepared technical reports and instructional manuals as
documentation of program development.
. Prepared time and cost estimates for completing projects.
. Reviewed, recommended, and ordered all office equipment, including
computers, fax machines, copiers and telephones.
. Negotiated, monitored and recommended to senior management warranty
contracts for all office equipment.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: Lotus Domino R4/R5/R6: 10+ years experience developing
Lotus Applications, Domino Designer, Formula Language,
@Commands, Lotus Script, Java, Agents, Forms, Pages,
Navigators, Views
Software: MS-Office, MS-Project, Niku Workbench, Paradox,
MS-Access, MS-Net Meeting, Adobe Captivate and Articulate
Presenter, MS-Visio, Microsoft Project 2007, Niku
Workbench,
Operating Windows Vista, UNIX, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows
Systems: 98, Windows XP
Lotus Database Ceridian Payroll Archive, Contracts Management System,
Projects Document Repository, Electronic Document Management
Developed and System, Group Itinerary Calendar, HazMat Compliance, HES
or Managed: Applications, International Logistics, ISO Procedures,
Pebax Lead Tracker, PROACTS,
Products, Facilities & Emergency Contacts, REACTS
Emergency Response, Sales Force Automation, Surveys,
Technical Polymers, U.S. Customs Compliance
Databases: MS-SQL Server, Oracle, SAP 4.6
IT COURSES COMPLETED
Year Course Completed Year Course Completed
2008 SAP - Business Processes in 1999 Lotus Domino Application
Procurement Development 1 (R5.0)
2008 SAP Blended Overview 1998 Lotus Notes Application
Development I (R4.6)
1997 Attends Lotusphere Conference 1998 Software Testing & Quality
- Annually Assurance
2006
2006 Oracle Database 10g: 1997 Carey Project Management -
Introduction to SQL Jean Carey
2005 Specifying Client 1997 Lotus Notes System
Requirements - The Administration I (R4.5)
Information Architecture
Group
2004 IT Project Management -
LaSalle University