DONALD GAROFANO

Phone: 916-***-**** **** Tule Dr. ac7gmd@r.postjobfree.com Reno, NV. 89521

OBJECTIVE: To secure employment as an IT Professional to assist, analyze, develop and implement, maintain, modify computer systems, networks, databases, applications, information security systems.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Computer Science, California State University Chico

LEADERSHIP / HONORS: Owner of a Computer Consulting Firm, Certified IBM FMO organization with five verticals Manufacturing, Distribution, Construction, Small Government, Beverage Distribution, Medical Billing, certified by IBM for Microsoft Project (PMI), licensed in multiple states as an Insurance Professional, Volunteer for Catholic Charities Knights of Columbus, volunteer my time to help Vet's get their VA benefits, Candidate Reno Masonic Lodge, Volunteer for the Mason's and Shriner’s charitable events. Volunteer my time for my community and church giving seminars educating Parents on how to afford a College Education for their children.

CERTIFICATION: Microsoft Project IBM (PMI), California State Auditors Office as Best Practices for IV&V and Certification Processes at the California Department of Motor Vehicles, OSHA10, Licensed Financial Professional CA, NV.

SKILLS: Highly developed skills in project management (PMI), managing resources, merchandise control management, and solving problems for a win/win resolution while avoiding conflicts. MS Project(PMI),MS Office Suite,MS Visio,Agile,RAD,DSDM,Scrum,Crystal,OAHA10, Production Quality Control, RPGIII,JCL,CICS,COBOL,Assembler,Access,AIX,UNIX,XML,SQL,TCP/IP,SNA,CL/400,Java,HTML,VISUAL BASIC, ASP, C. Knowledgeable of hardware connectivity necessary for communication between micro, mini and mainframe systems (Work Flow). Hardware: IBM 1620,360,370,RS6000,Sys 32,36,38,PC,AS/400,Tablets, iPhone,Point Of Sale,ATM,

EXPERIENCE:

Project Management: 15+ years

DFG Computer Consultants, State of California DMV, Teichert Construction, Anheuser Busch, Golden Grain,

Extensive experience with establishing project charters and developing a formal overall project plan, assigning resources and scheduling. Assisted with defining the State of California Department of Motor Vehicle's Enterprise-wide Testing Project Plan.

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Project Development: 15+ years

DFG Computer Consultants, State of California DMV, Teichert Construction,

Experience with developing a flexible comprehensive, maintainable framework to manage the rapid evolution of software and technologies that support business strategies.

Independent Verification and Validation: 8 years

DFG Computer Consultants, State of California DMV,

Provided Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) for the State of California Department of Motor Vehicle Largest statewide remediation effort.

General Management:

DFG Computer Consultants, IBM, State of California DMV, 15+ years

As an IBM Business Partner I managed the three largest software and hardware areas. I have the skills to set expectations, present and close business, prepare bids and provide successful demonstrations. Technological expertise to explain hardware and software to prospective users. Management of large projects to a successful conclusion on-time and under budget. Knowledgeable in hardware connectivity necessary for communication between micro, mini and mainframe systems. I've developed the skills necessary to resolve conflicts, managing resources and solving problems for a win win resolution.