Manager Project

JOHN KUBOTA

847-***-**** * Moonrise Court, Newport Beach, CA 92663 ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Information Technology professional with over 30 years’ experience and substantial success in directing the delivery of complex high-profile projects. Experience includes strategy development, leadership of Application Development, Quality Assurance, and Network Infrastructure teams, as well as the administration of systems and networks. Maintains a ‘can do’ attitude and achieves results through effective planning and performance management. Applies an analytical approach to solve problems and manage conflict, delivers concurrent projects on time and within budget, and streamlines processes to enhance efficiency. Develops and leads cross-functional teams to success, cultivates trusted relationships with key stakeholders, and is committed to operational excellence.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Operational Leadership

Network & System Administration

Network & System Security

Project Management

Application Development & Testing

Enterprise Software

Business Process Analysis

Business Process Reengineering

Strategy Development

Big Data Analytics

Cross-Functional Leadership

Budget Management

Talent Recruitment

Team Management & Development

Performance Management

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY 1986 - 2015

SENIOR PROCESS ANALYST (2014 – 2015)

Oversaw strategic planning and execution related to big data analytics for Product Development. Formulated and presented the Big Data Analytics strategy and technical overviews and directed an offshore team in the development of data migration and implementation strategies.

Key Achievements:

Collaborated effectively with other divisions to pioneer big data analytics.

Played a key role in the resolution of internal security roadblocks relevant to open source technology.

MANAGER (2001 – 2014)

Managed and developed a cross-functional team of System Analysts, Process Analysts, Quality Control Analysts and Quality Control Automation Analysts as well as seven skilled Application Developers/Build Migration Masters. Oversaw development throughout all phases of the SDLC, assigned responsibilities and ensured adherence to compliance requirements. Directed project status/review meetings, resolved project roadblocks and optimized resource utilization. Evaluated employee performance and dealt with underperformance as required.

Key Achievements:

Delivered multiple concurrent high-profile complex projects and aligned milestones, deliverables, and budgets.

Collaborated with offshore teams to drive the continuous improvement of testing deliverable timelines.

Leveraged new technology to improve the build process and led design improvements to reduce application code build submission errors.

Led the development of a global test environment Intranet website to aid Application Developers to set up test execution environments, which reduced errors by 99% and improved efficiency by 99%.

Oversaw the construction of an Intranet website for Quality Control and Quality Control Automation Analysts test submission requests, which reduced submission errors by 90% and enhanced efficiency by almost 95%.

Partnered with a team in Northern Ireland to successfully transition build/migration responsibilities to that location.

Oversaw the desktop virtualization of the Product Development Area, which included management of the migration and testing of 388 individual software applications and the installation of over 100 thin client workstations.

NETWORK PROFESSIONAL (2000 – 2001)

Oversaw the entire Windows Server testing environment for the Allstate.com rollout project, which included planning, budgeting, and procurement. Managed build scheduling, configuration, and deployment, as well as break/fix 24x7 first point of contact, recycle and end of server life.

Key Achievements:

Successfully managed 24 Assembly Test environments, a Functional Product Test environment connected to the testing agent force AS400s mid-range and a Technical Product Test environment, which mirrored the Production server environment.

TEAM LEADER (1997 – 2000)

Led a local Network Infrastructure team, oversaw day-to-day operations, and collaborated closely with the Manager in the Home Office. Played a key role in the evaluation of the performance of both employees and contractual resources.

Key Achievements:

Monitored Windows NT servers as well as network connectivity and remote access connectivity effectively.

Oversaw the timely execution of backup/recovery solutions.

Ensured the efficient delivery of level-3 Help Desk hardware, software, and network support, as well as rotating 24x7 on call support.

EARLIER EXPERIENCE

ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY 1986 - 1997

NETWORK PROFESSIONAL (1995 – 1997)

PROJECT MANAGER (1991 – 1995)

SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST (1986 – 1991)

EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-LONG BEACH LONG BEACH, CA

Bachelor of Science - Business

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Windows NT

Microsoft Exchange

Active Directory

LAN/WAN

Network Security

Virtual Thin Client

COBOL

SQL

DB2 & IMS Database

Visio

Visual Source Safe

Microsoft Project

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