Project Manager Management

Kenneth A. Riccio, PMP

Elmwood Park, NJ *********@*****.*** 201-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Project Management Professional with over 30 years IT experience focused on systems, process development, system

and process implementation, Data Center migrations, business process re-engineering and implementation of cutting

edge technology. Blended background of technical and managerial expertise in managing complex multi-faceted projects

from initiation to closure. Proven track record of meeting goals, timelines, financial objectives and customer expectations

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

MTM TECHNOLOGIES 2007 to 2017

Senior Program/Project Manager

Designed and implemented structured project management methodology

Developed career path, managed and mentored team of 6+ project managers

Supported multiple/concurrent customer implementations. Provided direct support to ensure guidelines

and best practices were followed

Program manager responsible for all project deliverables, financials and costs

Monitored projects on an ongoing basis, identifying timelines, scope and resources, evaluating progress

and quality, managing issue resolution and taking corrective action as necessary. Identified scope changes

and initiated change control

Created and maintained comprehensive project documentation helping to ensure all projects delivered

on-time, within scope and within budget

Established National Solutions Center to assist in RFP requests. Developed process to track requests and

status for all services handled

Collaborated with cross-functional teams on a variety of highly visible internal and external projects including

business process redevelopment, software and application redesign and testing

Interfaced with third party vendors to coordinate and track progress on assigned tasks

Created SharePoint Project Management collaboration site

Client projects

Managed Cloud based desktop conversion and application testing of Citrix environment for Capital District

Physicians’ Health Plan, Inc.

Project manager for Cisco Voice-over IP implementation project at The Water Club Hotel at Borgata Atlantic City. Collaborated with engineer to coordinate network infrastructure handling a variety of new cutting edge technologies. System provided guests access to custom applications via 800+ IP phones installed. Created complex schedule to upgrade Cisco core switches which run entire casino infrastructure

Project managed multi-site phone system conversion for Central Ohio Transit Authority

Managed Data Center relocations and consolidations for Thorlabs and the Delaware River Bridge Authority

Supervised various VDI projects of moving to or upgrading VMWare or Citrix platforms

Oversaw Cisco Unified Communications projects including migrations from non-IP based phone systems

and upgrading existing UC environments

ALPHANET SOLUTIONS / CIBER 2000 to 2006

Senior Project / Program Management

Designed and implemented structured project management methodology for the PMO increasing project success by over 50%

Developed marketing strategy for Project Management as a standalone offering to customers increasing

project revenue by 20%

Program manager for all activities involved with 5 year, $22 million MTA - NYC Transit subway system

project. Work included structured cabling, LAN / WAN and workstation deployments

Created project management job descriptions, screened, interviewed and hired candidates

Implemented Project Manager Internship program. Coached and mentored students

Monitored all projects to ensure guidelines and best practices were followed

Managed department P&L, developed tracking for expenses, bill rates, client relations, employee utilization

and time tracking

Supervised two AlphaNet acquisitions involving IT integrations, User migrations, office consolidations,

and best practice identification

Oversaw all infrastructure activities to consolidate AlphaNet and Ciber into common Data Center and office

location during Ciber’s $28.8 million acquisition of AlphaNet

Client projects

Managed complete outsource of Innophos environment (18 application servers, AS400 and Unix platforms)

to new data center. Transitioned Helpdesk to Ciber Service Desk. Coordinated LAN / WAN implementation

and cutover of 7 corporate locations

Compiled 3 year IT project portfolio for Sharp Electronics. Managed multiple initiatives during transition of

Services to Ciber. Project included Telephony management transition, software upgrades, LAN / WAN

upgrades, security surveys, process reengineering, vendor relations, helpdesk conversion from Magic to

Remedy and the assistance in mapping current technology to future plans. Managed business critical

RFID project encompassing 4 US locations and Mexico

Managed Aventis Pharmaceuticals’ build and deployment of 100+ computer systems for use on clinical

drug trial in US and Canada. Documented Continuous Performance Test software, Windows OS and

equipment build process on units to pass FDA validation. Managed emergency international project to

eliminate security vulnerability within wireless network environment. Managed, reviewed and generated

documentation to qualify newly opened Aventis Data Center for compliance. Technical writer of document

build process

Managed merger of all Engelhard IT infrastructure and users into the BASF corporate infrastructure as

part of BASF’s $5 Billion acquisition of Engelhard USA. Scope increased to include Degussa Construction

Chemicals Operation, Inc. business. Over 4000+ users were migrated

VANSTAR / INACOM CORPORATION 1996 to 1999

Senior Project Manager

Managed J&H Marsh McLennan Y2K project to upgrade and test 1500+ users in 2 locations. Coordinated

20+ resources to complete project. Team finished 2 weeks ahead of schedule and was able to assist the

Marsh team with an additional 362 systems by project end date

Managed development of 40 different Windows 95, NT 4.0 images for Quest Diagnostics’ Y2K desktop

project encompassing 20+ US locations. 2200+ units replaced and 800 brought into Y2K compliance

by hardware and software upgrades. Coordinated 90+ resources to complete $2 million project on-time

and under budget with minimal end-user impact

Managed NYK Lines Y2K hardware and software discovery for 15+ locations throughout United States.

Designed data collection forms, process and procedures. Interfaced between all location contacts and

internal Inacom resources. Collected information on 2000+ devices in less than 3 months

Managed development and deployment of Windows 95, NT 3.51 and NT 4.0 images for BOC Gases on

multiple hardware platforms for 2000 users nationwide. Developed 1 year phase approach to help

minimize user disruption in American based operations

MEMOREX TELEX CORPORATION 1981 to 1996

Project Manager

Managed team of 40+ systems and network engineers for a $2.5 million LAN / WAN migration of

230 AT&T locations nationwide

Collaborated with consulting firm to document and determine metrics for all PMs selected for newly

created Project Management practice

Coordinated all functions including network design, site acceptance of design plan, provisioning and

installation of equipment

Eastern Regional Test Center Support Manager

Sourced, purchased, tracked and maintained over $1 million in spare parts and equipment inventories to

service all non-Memorex Telex products

Instituted in-house repair of failing components, generating over $115,000 in warranty reimbursements

and repair cost savings in a 24-month period

Conceived and executed transition of test center into profit-making operation by fulfilling requirements to

become authorized service center for AST, Okidata, NEC and Link Technologies

Negotiated contracts with outside vendors to procure parts and repair services for third-party devices

Supported all non-Memorex Telex products sold by the Eastern region including software and hardware

Northeast Regional Support Manager

Coordinated and implemented technical support for Northeast region, directing activities of 12 regional

specialists

Instituted aggressive procedures resulting in a 40% reduction in accounts placed on "critical alert"

Northeast Regional Integration Center Support Manager

Designed, built and implemented regional support center integrating Original Equipment

Manufacture (OEM) devices with Memorex Telex products

Provided technical support and supervision for integration of LAN, and Memorex Telex and other

manufacturers’ products throughout Northeastern region

Developed and implemented processes for ordering and tracking non-Memorex Telex products. Designed

comprehensive database to issue purchase orders, track install locations and equipment inventory

Northeast Regional Support Specialist (Telex Corporation)

Supervised and provided technical support to 30+ field service technicians in the repair of

Telex/IBM-compatible equipment for northeastern region

Conducted training classes to update technicians on equipment and software modifications

Field Service Technician (Telex Corporation)

MAGNETIC DICTATION, INC 1976 to 1981

Field Service Technician

Diagnosed and repaired all Lanier dictation products from desk units, portables and central systems to

device component level

Trained new employees on company policies and new and legacy equipment

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

* Project Management Master Certification

George Washington University 1997

* PMP Certification 1998

* PMI member since 1996

* ITIL Foundation Certification 2005

* Total Quality Management Training

* System Operations Course

* Welcom Open Plan Professional Project MGNT course

* System 36 Concepts Training

* 6420 Tape Drive Class

* Systems Network Architecture Course

* Roadmap to Problem Solving Course

* Novell Communication Products Class

* Project Management Workshop

* Novell Diagnostic & Troubleshooting Class

* Certified AST Technician (all products)

* Novell Service & Support Class

* AT&T 6500 Support Training

* Various Microsoft Project and project serve classes

* Electronics Technology Diploma 1976

RETS Electronics School, Nutley, NJ

AWARDS

2005 Sharp Electronics “Outstanding Performance Recognition” Award

1998 &1999 Vanstar’s “Winning with Teamwork” Award

1996 Memorex Telex “Best of the Best” Gold Medalist Award

1992 Memorex Telex Quality Leadership Award

1990 Memorex Telex International Quality of Commitment

1977 &1980 Magnetic Dictation’s Customer Service Representative of the Year Award

Eagle Scout - 1971

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio Sharepoint Sharefile Audio & Video Editing Software

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Acrobat Distiller

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