* **+ years of strong, positive, and a can-do attitude working through the
Project Management Lifecycle, the Solution Implementation Lifecycle and
Client Management,; Successfully managed large client technology
initiatives while working with co-located, near-shore, off-shore, and
virtual teams across multiple geographic locations; Responsible for the
adoption and rollout of the client's infrastructure, applications,
systems, networks, and software as required to support their
initiatives.
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3 WORK EXPERIENCE
Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada
2014 Jan - 2014
Apr
Project Manager (Infrastructure) (Contract)
The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada is the national
self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and
trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada. The scope of
this project entailed managing a team of infrastructure specialists, BSAs,
stakeholder expectations, and sponsors to ensure that the Citrix ShareFile
solution was deployed seamlessly into IIROC's datacenter/infrastructure/on-
premise for usage by their employees and partners.
* Managed the execution of an enterprise security program to completion;
involving providing assistance with audit validation; and liaison with
Technology Lines of Business and Infrastructure Technology support
departments.
* Manages different aspects of a project and scope (project budgeting,
scheduling, mapping).
* Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 and relevant reporting requirements.
* Created and executed project work plans and revises as appropriate to
meet changing needs and requirements.
* Good understanding of the Canadian Banking Industry (issues, trends, and
competitors).
* Managed projects from inception to completion, within capital markets
environments
* Ongoing change management and facilitation of change requests when
required
* Interfaced directly with all stakeholders including client's customers
and internal staff.
* Planned, directed, and managed the daily operations of the technology
operations department.
* Proven experience utilizing Agile delivery practices and frameworks (Open
Agile, Scrum, Lean and Kanban)
* Develop project plans, manage individual deadlines and goals.
* Interfaced with the SaaS Operations, Planning, NOC, Security and
Development teams to ensure all future architecture is aligned on future
SaaS goals.
* Applied proven project management scope, managed timelines, resources,
budget, and status updates.
* Evaluated new information system products and services internally.
* Responsible for the overall design, configuration and architecture of the
SaaS platform from end to end to meet the SaaS business goals.
* Keen understanding of Cloud Computing.
* Recommended adjustments to IIROC's systems and equipment to ensure cost
efficient and effective utilization of IIROC's infrastructure.
* Assisted in developing new business development and vertical strategies.
* Ensured the highest level of client service was always delivered.
* Mentored junior team members.
* Created project proposal documents, including the technical solution,
roles and responsibilities, value proposition, and the cost case.
Team Size: 5 members
Budget: $500K+
Technical environment: Process Workflows, UNIX, SAN, UNIX, SaaS, Sarbanes-
Oxley, Citrix, SAN, SOA, Project Management Methodologies, MS Exchange, MS
Server, MS Office, MS Project, and MS Visio.
Tone-A-Matic Inc. 2012 Dec
- 2013 Apr
Project Manager (Infrastructure) (Contract)
Tone-A-Matic is a Canadian manufacturer and international distributor of
superior Top Quality electronic Muscle Stimulators and TENS Systems, who
have been in business for the last fourteen years. The scope of this
project entailed managing a team of web (e-Commerce) application
developers, BSAs, stakeholder expectations, and sponsors to ensure that the
re-Architecture of the company's e-Commerce solution was implemented and
rolled out without there being any interruption in the then current e-
Commerce business application.
* Managed the execution of an enterprise security program to completion;
involving providing assistance with audit validation; and liaison with
Technology Lines of Business and Infrastructure Technology support
departments.
* Manages different aspects of a project and scope (project budgeting,
scheduling, mapping).
* Proven experience utilizing Agile delivery practices and frameworks (Open
Agile, Scrum, Lean and Kanban)
* Created and executed project work plans and revises as appropriate to
meet changing needs and requirements.
* Responsible for all client communications, conflict resolution, and
compliance on client deliverables and revenue.
* Proven experience utilizing Agile delivery practices and frameworks (Open
Agile, Scrum, Lean and Kanban)
* Served as key contact to the client providing project results analysis,
optimization and recommendations, best practices recommendations,
requirements documenting, training, and discussions on how the client's
business objectives can best be met.
* Applied a strong sense of accountability and results-orientation to each
client project.
* Ensures that client issues are dealt with in an efficient manner.
* Being aware and in pursuit of opportunities for account growth and new
business.
* Works closely with the project team in order to maintain a continuous
knowledge of project status in order to identify potential issues and/or
opportunities within or related to the project.
* Applied effective time management within the project and downtime in
between projects.
* Ensures that all processes and procedures are completed, quality
standards are met, and that projects are profitable.
* Clarified, identified, and tracked requirements and issues, removed
barriers, resolved minor client issues and escalated if needed to a
senior executive management.
* Create project proposal documents, including the technical solution,
roles and responsibilities, value proposition, and the cost case.
* Participate in preparation of proposal presentations, and present and
explain the proposed solution to the client.
Team Size: 4 members
Budget: $250K+
Technical environment: Salesforce, Html, SEO, SMS, MMS, CSS, UNIX, SAN, QR
Codes, Photoshop, WordPress, WML, Process Workflows, Citrix, Cisco, SAN,
SOA, .NET Framework, Project Management Methodologies, MS Exchange, MS
Server, MS Office, MS Project, and MS Visio.
CGI Consulting Inc. - (Bell Canada) 2011 Dec - 2012 Nov
Project Manager (Infrastructure) (Contract)
CGI's 31,000 professionals in 125 offices worldwide provide end-to-end IT
and business process services that facilitate the ongoing evolution of
their clients' businesses. CGI is committed to helping their clients
achieve their business goals; to providing their professionals with
rewarding careers; and to offering shareholders superior returns over time.
The scope of this project entailed managing a team of technical
consultants, BSAs, web application developers, stakeholder expectations,
and sponsors to ensure that Bell Canada's Multi-view platform (Call Center,
Promotions, Mobile Apps, and Billing) was enhanced and upgraded based upon
the client (Bell Canada) requirements.
* Created and executed project work plans and revises as appropriate to
meet changing needs and requirements.
* Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 and relevant reporting requirements.
* Managed the execution of an enterprise security program to completion;
involving providing assistance with audit validation; and liaison with
Technology Lines of Business and Infrastructure Technology support
departments.
* Ongoing change management and facilitation of change requests when
required.
* Served as key contact to the client providing project results analysis,
optimization and recommendations, best practices recommendations,
requirements documenting, training, and discussions on how the client's
business objectives can best be met.
* Proven experience utilizing Agile delivery practices and frameworks (Open
Agile, Scrum, Lean and Kanban)
* Developed integrated baseline project plans having applied estimated
models, identified required resources and skills set, documented
estimated assumptions, refined plans and managed performance.
* Managed the implementation of infrastructure projects, including core
infrastructure (datacenter), mainframe, distributed server environments,
desktop, telephony, unified communication, and security.
Team Size: 8 members
Ave. Budget: $1million+
Technical environment: PMI Methodologies, UNIX, SAN, Sarbanes-Oxley, Citrix
File Share, Cisco, SAN, Agile methodologies, JAVA, SAP, Oracle, SQL, HTML5,
CSS, Unix, Cognos, Photoshop, SharePoint, SEO, MS Exchange, MS Server, MS
Office, MS Project, and MS Visio.
Hostopia Inc. 2010 Feb - 2011
Sept
Project Manager (Infrastructure) (Contract)
Hostopia is a leading provider of Web services that enable small- and
medium-sized businesses to establish a web presence, providing the
applications, infrastructure, and support needed to grow and expand their
business. The scope of this project entailed managing a team of web
application developers, infrastructure specialists, BSAs, stakeholder
expectations, and sponsors to ensure that the transition and migration of
Hostopia's core assets were seamlessly incorporated into its parent
company, Deluxe, as the evolved their business model to now offer technical
services.
* Manages different aspects of a project and scope (project budgeting,
scheduling, mapping).
* Interfaced with the SaaS Operations, Planning, NOC, Security and
Development teams to ensure all future architecture is aligned on future
SaaS goals.
* Managed the execution of an enterprise security program to completion;
involving providing assistance with audit validation; and liaison with
Technology Lines of Business and Infrastructure Technology support
departments.
* Responsible for all client communications, conflict resolution, and
compliance on client deliverables and revenue.
* Served as key contact to the client providing project results analysis,
optimization and recommendations, best practices recommendations,
requirements documenting, training, and discussions on how the client's
business objectives can best be met.
* Oversees interactions for full cross channel digital experiences (i.e.,
Site, Mobile, Native Apps, Social, Search)
* Participate in the evaluation process for project selection based on cost
benefit analysis through to executive management approval such as the
release of funds from Project Portfolio budget.
* Managed the implementation of infrastructure projects, including core
infrastructure (data centre), mainframe, distributed server environments,
web-hosting services, desktop, network, telephony, unified communication,
and security.
* Acted as the primary contact for service issue resolution and service
assurance, including vendor management, internal coordination, client
status meetings, billing review, custom project coordination (including
management of Statement Of Work process), and participation in partner
relations.
Team Size: 10 members
Ave. Budget: $2.5 million
Technical environment: SaaS, UNIX, Linux, Citrix, PMI Methodologies, Agile
methodologies, SharePoint, SAN, MySQL, TCP/IP, Cisco, Network Security, MS
Exchange, and MS Server.
Rogers Communications. 2009 Jul - 2010 Feb
Service Consultant (Wireless and Internet)
Rogers Communications operates the largest Canadian wireless communications
service provider, serving 7.3 million retail voice and data subscribers at
December 31, 2007, representing approximately 37% of Canadian wireless
subscribers. During this time at Rogers, I acted as the primary contact
for service issue resolution and service assurance, including vendor
management, internal coordination, client status meetings, billing review,
custom project coordination (including management of Statement Of Work
process), and participation in partner relations.
* Utilized the project with workforce management tools.
* Facilitate information gathering requirements from customers regarding
product enhancements
* Listened to customers, analyze their needs and offer solutions tailored
to their requirements.
* Promote Rogers products and services.
* Take appropriate action to efficiently resolve issues.
* Identify customers need for additional Rogers's products and services.
* Take accountability to solve issues from beginning to end.
* Build and maintain strong customer relations through regular visits to
current and prospective customers as well as provide guidance on
technical issue resolution, and platform training.
* Receive and incorporate feedback to improve personal and business
performance.
Team Size: 5 members
Ave. Budget: $500K+
Technical environment: Vision21, ICM, MS Windows, and MS Office Suite,
Genesys, Avaya, Cisco, IVR, CTI Platforms
Epsilon Interactive. 2007 Oct - 2008 Dec
Project Manager/Technical Account Manager (Contract)
Epsilon is the industry's leading technology marketing services firm ranked
as the #1 U.S. technology Marketing Services Firm. Services include
strategic consulting, database and loyalty technology, proprietary data,
and predictive modeling. The scope of this project entailed managing a
team of web application developers, BSAs, product specialist, stakeholder
expectations, and sponsors to ensure that the Client's projects were
expedited to the strictest of their requirements based upon their
nationwide campaigns for email marketing and sign-up servers.
* Managed a global project team that ensured the on-time and within budget
delivery of technology services a tier1 client roster (Symantec,
Unilever, Weight Watchers, and IHG) which totaled revenue over 3 million
dollars.
* Advance knowledge of PMLC, SDLC and best practices.
* Responsible for the overall design, configuration and architecture of the
SaaS platform from end to end to meet the SaaS business goals.
* Interface with the SaaS Operations, Planning, NOC, Security and
Development teams to ensure all future architecture is aligned on future
SaaS goals.
* Worked closely with other Enterprise Services and Business Group
organizations to effectively align project resource requirements and work
package leadership in support of project objectives.
* Served as key contact to the client providing project results analysis,
optimization and recommendations, best practices recommendations,
requirements documenting, training, and discussions on how the client's
business objectives can best be met.
* Effectively and consistently managed project status reporting updates on
project accomplishments against milestones.
* Acted as the primary contact for service issue resolution and service
assurance, including vendor management, internal coordination, client
status meetings, billing review, custom project coordination (including
management of Statement Of Work process), and participation in partner
relations.
Team Size: 10 members
Ave. Budget: $1 million
Technical environment: Cognos Business Intelligence, SaaS, SEO, CSS, Html,
Salesforce, WorkFlows, Citrix File Share, Cisco, SAN, Use Cases, SOA, .NET
framework, MS Small Business Server, PHP, Agile methodologies, MS Exchange,
MS Server, MS Office, MS Project, and MS Visio.
NetSuite Inc. 2006 Jun - 2007 August
Financial + ERP + CRM Implementation/Integration Specialist (Contract)
NestSuite is the leading provider of on-demand, integrated business
management software for growing and midsize businesses. The scope of this
position entailed managing a team of application specialists, Clients
management, BSAs, stakeholder expectations, and sponsors to ensure that
these clients were able to build web services integration with the core
NetSuite platform (xml + SOAP)and that the project was deployed
seamlessly.
* Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 and relevant reporting requirements.
* Managed projects from inception to completion, within capital markets
environments.
* Responsible for the overall design, configuration and architecture of the
SaaS platform from end to end to meet the SaaS business goals.
* Advance knowledge PMLC, SDLC and best practices.
* Implemented the rollout of NetSuite ERP and software bridging solutions.
* Managed Application Development Projects using Agile methodologies and
approaches.
* Interfaced with the SaaS Operations, Planning, NOC, Security and
Development teams to ensure all future architecture is aligned on future
SaaS goals.
* Facilitated information gathering requirements from customers regarding
product enhancements.
* Defined and documented the business requirements for each new product
release in order to support the development process through participation
in product planning sessions.
* Oversaw all aspects of client approvals and sign offs of requirements and
implemented solutions.
* Identified the objectives necessary for the client solution
implementation and supported the client in monitoring progress against
the objectives.
* Provided technical support in the areas of problem diagnosis, service
procedures, product performance and installation of products.
Team Size: 4 members
Ave. Budget: $500K+
Technical environment: UML, Sarbanes-Oxley, Great Plains, Use Cases,
Microsoft Dynamics, Html, CSS, Photoshop, SOA, NetSuite CRM, .NET, MS
Exchange Server, PHP, Agile methodologies, NetSuite eCommerce and eLearning
Solutions, and MS Project, and MS Visio.
IBM Canada. 2005 Feb - 2006
May
Network Operator (Infrastructure + NetOPs) (Contract)
IBM is one of the largest technology, services and consulting organizations
in Canada. They specialize in helping clients of all sizes and in all
industries transform their operations through the use of technology,
infusing intelligence into the systems that run our businesses, our society
and the world. The scope of this position entailed managing and monitoring
a group of IBM client's infrastructure and environment to ensure that these
clients had 100% uptime and that are outages were address according to the
agreed upon SLA and ITIL best practices.
* Developed and maintained Network Security Policies, procedures, standards
and guidelines based on industry best practices and compliance
requirements.
* Resolved client's network outages and connectivity issues based upon a
pre-defined SLA and ITIL best practices.
* Configure settings for switches, routers and wireless controllers as
defined by the client
* Monitor a Server Farm consisting of over 200 servers (Mainframe, AS/400,
and Unix/Linux Boxes) and SNA services based on 24x7x365 operation.
* Interfaced directly with clients, stakeholders, net ops, business
support, and NOC to provide operational support during outages, disaster
& recovery, and testing.
* Improved SLA (Service Level Agreement) targets within NOC team
environment
* Created and approve change requests within scope of contract and report
on system changes.
Team Size: 6 members
Ave. Budget: 500K+
Technical environment: SourceFire, UNIX, Cisco Firewall, SAN, Citrix,
Juniper Networks, Log Management, SIEM (Splunk), RSA, Fortinet and VPN.
TECHNICAL PROFILE:
Project Management
* Project Plan creation, Sarbanes-Oxley, Work Breakdown
Structure (WBS), Statement Of Work (SOW), Resource
List Management, Unified Process methodologies, UML,
Use Cases & Flow Diagrams, Project Life Cycle
1 Team Management
* Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing
to client.
* Effectively applies PMI methodologies and enforces
project standards.
* Minimizes client's exposure and risk on projects.
2 Business Communication
* Effective Client Management and People skills, Sales
& Marketing skills, Presentation skills and Technical
Writing & Documenting
3 Business Analysis
* Sarbanes-Oxley, Requirement Analysis, JAD Sessions,
User Requirements Documentation, Stakeholder
Management, Business Process Modeling, and scope
Management
4 Database Management
* Oracle, DB2, SQL, PL/SQL, Access, MYSQL, OLAP & Star
Schema Design
Operating Systems &
5 Platforms
* Citrix, Exchange Server, EDI, Cisco, Java, Small
Business Server, UNIX, Linux, Web service, WSDL,
SOAP, and UDDI. IBM OS/400, Apache, VAN, FTP, and AS2
communication protocols and MS Windows (2000, XP, &
Vista)
6 Programming Languages
* Java, Visual Basic, ASP, XML, XHTML, JavaScript,
PL/SQL, Web Services(UDDI & SOAP)
EDUCATION:
Project Management Institute
* I will be writing the PMP certification Exam in 2014
Seneca College 2001 Sep. - 2006 Dec.
* Computer Programming Diploma.
- Web Design & Development
- e-commerce Management
- Data Warehousing
Sheridan College 2000 Sep. - 2001 Apr.
* Computer & Information Technology Postgraduate
Program.
- Systems Analysis
- Application Design Using OO Methodologies
- Database Design and SQL using Oracle
York University 1996 Sep. - 2004 Oct.
* Bachelor Arts
- Business Management Theories
- 18th Century Chinese Culture
- Developmental Psychology