Project Manager Management

DAVID KETTERER, PMP

*** **** ******* ***** **** Creek, Texas 78063

210-***-**** *****@*********.***

PROJECT MANAGER: Web Development & Java

Dynamic development manager with 20+ years of experience and a history of enhancing P&L by spearheading all aspects of key software initiatives and by outperforming budget / schedule goals. Strategic thinker with record of devising innovative solutions for Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. military. Proactive team leader with proven ability to cultivate strong business relationships and leverage a unique blend of managerial, technical, and hands-on expertise. Top Secret Clearance.

Project Management Software Architecture / SDLC Strategic Planning Program Management

Client Relations Requirements Analysis Risk Management New Business Development

Team Leadership & Mentoring Emerging Technologies Best Practices Cost Control

Systems Administration Remote Projects Java / Web Development Messaging

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accenture, San Antonio, Texas 2006 to present

Global software / outsourcing solutions firm.

Java Lead

Direct client project operations and ~40 team members. Develop and implement strategies to maximize client satisfaction, revenues, quality, and efficiency. Monitor progress of initiatives and report on risk / issues to senior management. Maintain adherence to client, corporate, and project budgetary / scheduling objectives by compiling and assessing performance metrics. Gather requirements and advise clients on all aspects of projects, from concept to delivery. Provide technical and hands-on expertise to ensure compliance with standards and best practices. Confer with senior management on team’s progress and on improvement opportunities. Liaise between client resources and internal stakeholders. Mentor ~ 30 employees, oversee staffing / career development, and conduct evaluations.

Specific Accomplishments

Achieved 100% rate of timely and under-budget deliveries.

Improved company margins while decreasing client’s costs by capturing additional projects through the cultivation of a productive relationship with the client’s development team.

Completed a program consisting of 4 concurrent projects (all on time and under budget) with cumulative value of $1.2M; directed simultaneous development using 1 code base and built foundation for seamless transition to production through periodic integrations of all 4 projects.

Spearheaded remote development project (client’s 1st remote initiative); collaborated with client team on establishing benchmarks for deliverables and optimized knowledge transfer via remote events and client visits to company.

Minimized turnaround in response to a requirements clarification by leading team deployment of a new solution after consulting with a remote CMA subject matter expert (SME).

Earned the award for Outstanding Project Team.

Continued…

DAVID KETTERER, PMP Page 2 *****@*********.***

CACI, San Antonio, Texas 2001 to 2006

Leading defense contractor with 12,000 employees.

Software Engineer Lead / Project Lead at 453rd EWS Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base

Oversaw software development project operations and 4 team members. Generated software / code and devised plans to enhance Java / J2EE Web systems. Maximized alignment with schedules and budgets by directing all phases of initiatives. Facilitated successful delivery by building a strong relationship with the client and by providing status reports; analyzed client needs, devised responsive solutions, and advised on systems issues and emerging technologies.

Specific Accomplishments

Outperformed objectives by completing a major project 9 months ahead of schedule (24 vs. projected 33) without loss of quality and within budget goals.

Improved functionality and integration into legacy system by creating and deploying a Web-enabled Message processing subsystem (JVET) leveraging Cold Fusion; solution enhanced a war game simulator by converting messages to a USMTF-compliant format and by enabling end users to change message content (increasing effectiveness of the simulation).

Delivered a J2EE web-based solution (TOPCOVER) for processing ELINT Data Signals; managed a multi-functional team (analysts, developers, and testers).

Obtained client buy-in for implementation of web-based solution by employing customer-centric methods and maintaining an open, productive relationship.

VARIOUS CONSULTING COMPANIES, Cincinnati, Ohio 1994 to 2001

Multiple prominent technology consultancies.

Senior Consultant

Designed and developed client software solutions. Evaluated requirements / standards of legacy systems in cooperation with client delivery personnel. Created strategies to optimize incorporation of new applications into client environments. Cultivated productive relationships with clients.

Specific Accomplishments

Increased new release functionality and decreased number of unresolved bugs while overseeing a Websphere System Administration Console at IBM.

Reduced costs for cell phone companies while at Convergys by creating capability to devise proprietary billing system user interfaces through development of a CORBA-compliant interface.

Established strong relationships and developed solutions for Cincinnati Bell, Structural Dynamics, and Anthem Blue Cross (solution enhanced claims accuracy and cut costs).

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

National University, San Jose, California

SECURITY CLEARANCE & CERTIFICATION / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Project Management Professional (PMP), Member of Project Management Institute (PMI)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Java / J2EE, Struts, Hibernate, Spring, Oracle, Unix, Eclipse, Windows

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