Project Manager Engineer

JAMES L. POLCZYNSKI

**** **** **** **** • Hummelstown, PA 17033 • 717-***-**** • ********@*******.***

SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Exceptional record of success in the management of software development and delivery efforts and programs. Consistent history of facilitating revenue growth through the sale, design, release, and support of innovative software solutions to meet changing business needs. Excel at determining requirements, directing complete software development and project management life cycles, and building long-term relationships with customers. Previous experience in the manufacturing, chemical, utility, food product, automotive, insurance, legal, and government sectors. Highly familiar with rule-based systems and feedback with machine learning. Adept at building and leading top-performing teams.

Core Competencies:

SDLC Management – Program Management – Agile Development – Requirements - Strategic Planning – Best Practices - Modernization – SCRUM – Problem Solving – Client Relations – Cost Control – Compliance - Offshoring – Business Development – Quality – Presentations – SLA Management – PMO

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Deloitte/Domino Technologies, Harrisburg, PA 2018

Business Rules Mining/Modernization

Contract assignment to review Legacy systems and processing and document existing database mappings, interfaces and validation and business rules for a large-scale Modernization project

Q-FREE ASA, Chesapeake, VA 2014 – 2017

PMO Manager/Portfolio Manager/Sr. Project Manager/VP of ATMS Business Development

Oversaw the $8M Automated Transportation Management System (ATMS) project for the State of Pennsylvania while additionally managing a portfolio of projects in 5 states plus Mexico. Responsible for vendor relations, sub-contractor agreements, SLAs, Project Management Office (PMO) operations, business development efforts, technology evaluation, proposal development, and negotiations.

Took over a faltering ATMS project and completed it on-time and within budget.

Maintained SLA compliance between 99.7% and 100% throughout tenure.

Improved PMO operations by introducing new controls, processes, tracking and reporting policies, and cost estimation procedures. Also updated the PMO charter.

Enhanced software development quality and efficiency by migrating to an Agile methodology.

Drove business growth by preparing and delivering presentations for multi-million dollar projects.

Recognized for acquiring $4.5M in new business with State of Pennsylvania based on ATSM success.

Built team from 1 project manager to a team of 15 developers, PMs, testers, and Scrum Masters.

Promoted on multiple occasions, from Project Manger to Vice President, and took on additional responsibilities for PMO functions and business development.

Reduced ATMS software bugs from 465 to 20 in less than 3 years.

LPM CONSULTING, Harrisburg, PA 2012 – 2014

Consultant/Business Analyst

Developed the requirements and design for an update to a major Transportation Planning project.

Improved development processes for a client by implementing Agile and SCRUM methodologies.

Led the development of a new mobile system for iPads to replace a manual process at PA DOT, which was estimated to save $500,000 per year.

Completed a 6-month project for Fannie Mae to reduce the defect backlog for the Mortgage Scoring Application. Produced modifications that dramatically reduced defects.

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MITRATECH, Austin, TX 2008 – 2011

Senior Project Manager

Planned and led software development projects ranging from $150,000 to several million dollars for this subsidiary of TA Associates. Supervised up to 20 persons (onshore and offshore) per project, including developers, trainers, and analysts. Oversaw complete SDLCs, data conversions, and other projects.

Established an offshore team in India and improved quality levels of the team 50%.

Took over an existing project with Ford that was in danger of legal action. Negotiated a new agreement, prevented litigation, and delivered the project, avoiding millions of dollars in lost revenue.

Guided software development/improvement initiatives for Geico, City of Nashville, and others.

MINDBOX, Palo Alto, CA 2005 - 2008

Senior Knowledge Engineer

Key member of a team charged with installing an Automated Underwriting program at UBS. Established the framework for the web-based platform and the initial rule set. Led development efforts, working closely with underwriters and developers. Also held responsibility for quality control. Supervised up to 15 persons.

Brought the project into 100% code compliance and managed the software verification process.

Led the design and delivery of an ART web-based reasoning tool on time and within budget.

LPM CONSULTING, CA/PA/IL/AL/NJ/Canada 1993 – 2005

Project Manager/Consultant/Knowledge Engineer/Business Analyst

Oversaw the design and delivery of applications and tools, managed system upgrade and improvement efforts, performed prototyping, and served as an Interim Information Systems Executive for companies such as Bethlehem Steel, Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Dofasco Steel, Alfa Insurance, Unitrin, Prudential, Liberty Mutual, Campbell’s, Air Products, Computer Associates, and others.

As Temporary VP of Information Systems at Monsanto, renegotiated a multi-million dollar telecom deal, improved outsourcing relationships, and established an international SAP programming team.

Managed the development of a Conference Room Pilot prototype for a client that shortened sales cycles, reduced cost of sale, and led to $1.5M in new sales for the client in first 3 weeks.

Led the design of a software system that facilitated $3M in new sales for a $40M company.

Authored white papers, product marketing materials, demonstrations, manuals, and seminars.

Saved more than $120,000 per year for Bethlehem Steel by developing rules-based systems for optimizing raw material shipments and scheduling employees.

Took over management of a faltering project at the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health and completed it on schedule and within budget by introducing a new project approach.

EDUCATION

MS in Computer Science, Villanova University, Villanova, PA

BS in Computer Science, Millersville State University, Millersville, PA

TECHNCIAL SKILLS

Project, Jira, Spira, TeamPulse, Rules Based development, Aion, KBMS, ART, Visual Rules, Assembler, Visual Basic, COBOL, IMS, Oracle, DB/2, Windows, mainframe systems, MS Office

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Affiliations: Board Member, Friends of the Cornwall Iron Furnace

Publications & Presentations: Complete list available on request

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