Project Manager Information Technology

Terry Bryant, BSc

Profile

Terry has ** years of progressive experience in Information Technology. His comprehensive depth and breadth of experience is the result of a successful track record in a wide variety of regional and global industries, and in the public sector. These include:

48 months as CIO for the Canadian subsidiary of a global manufacturing company.

Over 12 years experience in the energy industry (primarily oil and gas, and also electrical transmission) in roles as diverse as systems analysis through to IT strategic planning, PMO and VP positions.

Over 5 years experience in the finance industry managing several initiatives, including leading research, RFP and business case development for mobile, online, lending and IVR banking solutions and implementation of 2 COTS lending solutions.

47 months project management experience with Government agencies, including Worker's Compensation Board and Health Services.

3 1/2 years Agriculture experience in Program and Project Management capacities.

2 years as Director of an IT Professional Services firm with internal PMO responsibilities.

1 1/2 years in the Transportation industry as Program Manager and as a PMO process architect (outsourcing).

Terry's assignments have spanned delivery of software systems including legacy, ERP (SAP, Baan) and other COTS solutions with traditional mainframe, modern server and emerging technologies such as Enterprise Service Bus.

Terry also has several years of service with the Calgary Police Service, with assignments such as design and implementation of a mock civil disaster, re-alignment of police zones for improved response times, crime analysis, monitoring organized crime and general patrol.

Terry has a 'can do' attitude with creative problem solving drawn from his considerable and diverse experience. On every assignment he maintains the focus and dedication required to realize a successful outcome.

Professional Experience

Sabbatical Jun 2016 to current Personal time off

oTravel and Recreation (Cottage/Florida)

IS Services Manager Feb 2015 to May 2016 via QCI subcontract to RHT

oCanadian Western Bank - Loans Origination System (COTS) upgrade and integration

oLed a core team of 8 IS staff, contractors and vendor resources (Accutive) to provide IT support for the WAVE LOS (Loans Origination Solution) project including environment and release management, operational readiness planning/testing (dry runs) and production cutover planning and implementation

oCoordinated plans with the Ari Program (install of Temenos T24 core banking system) and other interfaces (Equifax, TransUnion, Moody’s, Supertrump, FileNet - RKO, BI Data Warehouse)

oSuccessful cutover of the WAVE LOS upgrade, Temenos T24 implementation and interfaces was achieved on target the weekend of Apr 29 – May 2nd 2016

Project Manager Sep 2012 to Dec 2014 via QCI subcontract to Fujitsu

oServus Credit Union - Loans Origination System (COTS) implementation

oLed a core team of 22 Servus staff, contractors and primary (remote) vendor to implement a new Loans Origination System (COTS) - retail and commercial

oInterfaces with core banking transaction system plus 5 external interfaces (CMHC, Genworth, Filogix, Equifax, Dealertrack) using Layer 7 B2B/ESB

o$10.4 mil, within 1% of budget and on schedule

Project Manager Sep 2010 to Sep 2012 via QCI subcontract to Fujitsu

oServus Credit Union - LOS, IVR, Mobile & Online Banking RFP, Vendor Selection & Business Cases with high level implementation plan

oLed a core team of 10 Servus staff & contractors

oBusiness Cases delivered on time, approved excepting IVR (project cancelled)

Project Manager Apr 2010 - Sep 2010 via QCI subcontract to Fujitsu

oWorkers Compensation Board - SAM Debit Card Payment Project

oLed the development of a custom Websphere portal project

oFixed price contract delivered on time and within budget

oCore team of 6 Fujitsu staff

Project Manager/Consultant Aug 2009 - Sep 2010 via QCI subcontract to Fujitsu

oWorkers Compensation Board - Actuarial Toolkit Project

oImplemented tools and governance model to support WCB Actuarial staff

oCore team of 1 other Fujitsu consultant and 4 client staff

oFully met project objectives

Project Manager Aug 2009 - Jul 2010 via QCI subcontract to Fujitsu

oWorkers Compensation Board - CLMS Replacement Project

oLed the configuration and implementation of a COTS legal case management software

oCore team of 10 WCB staff and primary (remote) vendor

oDelivered on budget and on time

Project Manager Jun 2009 - Oct 2009 via QCI subcontract to Fujitsu

oWorkers Compensation Board - SAM/CCPA Portilization Project

oLed a custom Websphere portal development project (myWCB)

oCore team of 8 contractors from two vendors, one remote

oFixed price contract delivered on time and within budget

PMO Practitioner Feb 2009 - Apr 2009 via QCI subcontract to Fujitsu

oCanadian Pacific Railroad - PPMO Assessment

oAssessed current state and developed recommendations for an enhanced PPMO service model

oCore team of 2 other Fujitsu consultants

oDelivered recommendations on time and within budget

Project Manager Dec 2007 - Nov 2008 via QCI subcontract to Fujitsu

oAlberta Health and Wellness - Alberta Netcare DIS Pharmacy HL7 v3 Messaging project

oLed the development of a custom software development project

oCore team of 35 Fujitsu staff and sub-contractors

o$4.3 mil, delivered on time and within budget

Process Architect Aug 2007 - Dec 2007 via QCI subcontract to Fujitsu

oCanadian Pacific Railroad - Best Shoring project

oAligned project management and system delivery best practices with offshore outsource agreement

oCore team of 6 CPR staff and sub-contractors

Project Manager May 2006 - Jun 2007 via QCI subcontract to Fujitsu

oAgriculture Financial Services Corporation - CAIS Envoy Project

oLed the development of a custom application to administer the Canadian Agriculture Income Stabilization program for Alberta

oCore team of 35 Fujitsu staff and sub-contractors

oDelivered on time and within budget

PMO Practitioner Sep 2005 - Feb 2006 contracted directly (QCI)

oHusky Oil - Cross Project Coordinator

oAligned use of limited technology environments between dependant parallel SAP projects

oFacilitated communications and negotiated issues resolution between projects, including business processes

oMultiple stakeholders

Chief Information Officer Jun 2001 - May 2005 employee of Haworth

oSMED (Cdn subsidary of US based Haworth - global manufacturer of office furniture)

oMajor project - BaaN ERP (COTS) conversion

oCore team of 63 staff

Director, PMO Apr 1999 - Apr 2001 employee of Xwave

oLed the Delivery & Knowledge Mgmt team for the organization

oMajor project - published formal scalable PM methodology for 2400 staff in 33 locations

oCore team of 5 staff

Program Manager Mar 1998 - Mar 1999 via employee of Minerva

oCanadian Pacific Railroad - Y2K Program Manager (through Minerva)

oProvided oversight for Y2K compliance for multiple parallel projects in each of 6 concurrent program streams

oDeveloped an integrated Master Plan template to communicate and manage concurrent schedules and critical path, risks and issues

oReported directly to the CIO as a member of the senior management team

Applications Team Leader Jul 1997 - Jan 1998 via employee of Minerva

oTalisman Energy - Y2K Program Manager (through Minerva)

oLeadership/oversight on concurrent COTS package implementations, development of custom applications and applications support

oStaff of 25

Internal Consultant Apr 1997 - Jun 1997 Term employee of Agrium

oAgrium - Veridian Merger

oParticipated in a core team responsible for the successful merger of Agrium and Viridian, creating a $2.5 billion company

oInvolved organizational design and best practices, administration of transition HR policies, and an employee communications program

oCore team of 6 Agrium VP/senior staff

Program Manager Oct 1995 - Mar 1997 Term employee of Agrium

oAgrium - SAP Implementation

oLed a Program to configure and implement SAP MM, PM, SD, FI, CO, HR, TC software modules, plus implement/integrate DLGL’s HR software

oDelivered on schedule and within 3% of budget ($16 million)

oCore team of 50 full time and 30 part time Agrium staff and consultants

Project Risk Advisor Aug 1995 - Aug 1995 via employee of DMR (Fujitsu)

oAlberta Wheat Pool - Financial Reporting Project Assessment

oAssessed risks and issues on a mission critical project

oPresented a number of issues and recommendations to senior management to restructure the project for success, including plans, organization and methods

oWorked with 1 other senior project management practitioner

Consultant Jun 1995 - Jun 1995 via employee of DMR (Fujitsu)

oAlberta Real Estate Association - IT Assessment

oAssessed all aspects of the information technology service delivery function

oPresented a number of issues and recommendations to senior management to improve delivery capability

Interim VP Information Systems Oct 1994 - Mar 1995 via employee of DMR (Fujitsu)

oBMP Energy - vendor of COTS gas measurement and reporting software for Canadian and US clients

oOversaw/coordinated the development, installation and maintenance of COTS gas measurement/reporting software for Canadian and US clients

oIncluded operating budgets and financial management, staffing and organization structuring and compensation models/ planning

oRenewed team focus and discipline (best practices) to deliver quality solutions

o25 full time and consulting staff

PMO Practitioner Apr 1994 - Jun 1994 via employee of DMR (Fujitsu)

oWorkers Compensation Board - Project Office

oPublished a project life cycle management methodology in a checklist format

PMO Practitioner Nov 1993 - Mar 1994 via employee of DMR (Fujitsu)

oTransAlta Utilities - Project Office

oPublished life cycle PM, application support and environment mgmt best practices for $30 mil Automated Mapping/Facilities Management program

Project Risk Advisor Oct 1993 - Oct 1993 via employee of DMR (Fujitsu)

oNova Gas - RIS (Resource Information System) project.

oAssessed and made recommendations on project risks and issues

oPresented many other opportunities to improve project management practices

Project Manager Apr 1993 - Sep 1993 via employee of DMR (Fujitsu)

oNova Gas - RIS (Resource Information System) Interface project

oLed the development of an Oracle/Mainframe custom system interface

oDelivered on schedule and within budget

oCore team of 16 full time and part time Nova staff and contractors with 3 vendors

PMO Practitioner Aug 1992 - Apr 1993 via employee of DMR (Fujitsu)

oPanCanadian Petroleum - Project Office

oDeveloped guidelines, policies, procedures and roles/responsibilities for life cycle management of all information technology projects for the PMO

oDeveloped a case study that was presented to over 150 information technology and business staff

oFacilitated workshops to develop project charters and plans in for 22 project teams

Staff Analyst Dec 1990 - Jun 1992 employee of Mobil Oil

oDesigned and facilitated workshops to address information technology support for Human Resources, Payroll and IS departments

oDeveloped a Software Package Evaluation Methodology to help research software vendors/solutions

oRole was self-directed, working with the lines of business to improve organizational performance

Project Manager Apr 1990 - Nov 1990 via employee of DMR (Fujitsu)

oAlberta Wheat Pool - CROP Project

oLed an IBM Series 1 replacement (client server rollout) project for all Alberta Wheat Pool owned grain elevators

oDelivered mission critical, 'hard stop' project on time and 11% under budget

oCore team of 31 AWP staff

Architect Oct 1988 - Mar 1990 via employee of DMR (Fujitsu)

oMobil Oil Canada - Strategic Information Resource Plan

oParticipated in the facilitation and development of an enterprise wide strategic information resource plan

oEngaged over 100 participants from all departments and levels of the organization in intense 3 – 7 day workshops over an 18 month period

oResulted in renewed data, application and technology architectures and conversion, bridge, and integration plans to guide future information technology plans/services

oTeam of 2 other Mobil Oil Canada staff

Database Analyst Sep 1986 - Sep 1988 via employee of DMR (Fujitsu)

oMobil Oil Canada

oGathered requirements and developed logical and physical database designs for a custom Materials Management Inventory System

oPlanned and implemented a COTS package installation for AMS's Oil and Gas Information System accounting package and ISI's Human Resources System

oTeam of 2 other Mobil Oil Canada Data Base Administrators

PMO Practitioner Jun 1986 - Aug 1986 via employee of DMR (Fujitsu)

oShell Canada - Network Support Services

oGathered/faciliated requirements and developed a processed based project management approach for the Network Support Services department

oAddressed the full life cycle of project management, from initial opportunity evaluation and asibility study, through to start up, execution and completion

oTeam of 1 other senior consultant

Project Manager Mar 1985 - Apr 1986 via employee of DMR (Fujitsu)

oShell Canada - Inventory and Services Management System

oDeveloped a custom Inventory & Services Management system to track inventory of installed network services, including actual network connections

oDelivered on time and on budget

oCore team of 6 staff

Systems Analyst/Programmer Oct 1984 - Feb 1985 employee of ERCB

oCoal Reserves Modeling Project

oDeveloped a simulation system to assess and monitor coal reserves

oUsed three dimensional statistical modeling

oWorked directly with the geologist to gather requirements and formulate a design

Systems Analyst/Programmer Mar 1982 - Sep 1984 employee of ERCB

oTar Sands Reserves Modeling Project

oDeveloped a system to monitor tar sands reserves

oAlso coordinated data base requirements and maintained the data dictionary

oMember of a 6 person team

Police Constable May 1976 - Feb 1982 employee of City of Calgary

oGeneral patrol Jun 81 - Feb 82

oPolicing Zone Realignment project (improve police response times based on projected city demographics) Dec 80 - Jun 81, team of 2

oTriage Disaster Planning project (real time civil disaster exercise and recommendations to improve joint police, ambulance and fire disaster services) Jul 80 - Nov 80

oOrganized Crime Database project (capture organized crime movements) Jun 78 - Jun 80

oTraining/general patrol May 76 - May 78

Education

Project Management Certificate, Faculties of Engineering and Business Administration, University of Calgary, 4 of 8 MBA courses completed, 1993 - 1995

Management Certificate, University of Calgary, 1991

City of Calgary Police College, 1977

Bachelor of Science Degree (Computer Science), University of Manitoba, 1976

Professional Development

Fujitsu Macroscope

Project Management (various seminars)

Information Engineering Rapid Application Development

Relationship management (various)

Criminal Intelligence

References

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