GEORGE E GRONDIN 210-***-****
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Program Manager/Project Manager/Strategy/Security management
PROVEN ABILITY TO COMBINE BUSINESS DRIVEN OBJECTIVES AND TECHNOLOGY IN A
STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL DIRECTION WITH MINIMUM INVESTMENT AND REALISTIC
SOLUTIONS. ANALYTICAL, INNOVATIVE, RESULTS-ORIENTED AND SEASONED PROJECT
MANAGER. CUSTOMER FOCUSED LEADER WITH DEMONSTRATED HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE.
TECHNICALLY PROJECT/PROGRAM SAVVY WITH EXPERIENCE DEFINING AND MANAGING
INFRASTRUCTURE AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THROUGH THE ENTIRE
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE. ABILITY TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT AND SUPPORT
A RANGE OF IT SECURITY SOLUTIONS INCLUDING: VPN, FIREWALL, INFRASTRUCTURE
ADMINISTRATION, POLICY AND SUPPORT. EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION, NEGOTIATION,
PLANNING, AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SKILLS TO DELIVER QUALITY
PROJECTS WITHIN CUSTOMER TIMELINES AND BUDGETS. DEMONSTRATED
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FINANCIAL AND SERVICE INDUSTRIES. ABILITY TO WORK AS A
TEAM MEMBER OR INDEPENDENTLY.
Security Management Operations Management Logistics Services
Enterprise Integration Project Management e-Business Strategy
Supply Chain Management Systems Development Disaster Recovery
Enterprise Resource Strategic Alliance Cloud Computing
Planning
Change Program Management Cyber and IT Security Network Defense
accomplishments
o TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP. PLANED, DEVELOPED AND ENHANCED TECHNOLOGY
INFRASTRUCTURE. MANAGED RESOURCES, SCHEDULES, COMPLIANCE AND
COMMUNICATIONS FOR TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS.
o Multiple Technologies and Environments. Managed IT architectural,
information system, security policy development, risk assessments,
network security and e-commerce business solutions
o Strategic Technology Leadership. Designed enterprise portals,
LAN/WANs, VPNs and mobile/wireless communications. Established
hardware and software standards. Developed disaster recovery plans and
implemented security standards.
o Interpersonal Communications. Built strong working relationships with
senior management and staff in a process-driven matrix organization.
Highly effective in building organizations and cooperative
relationships between management and members of the Board of
Directors.
o Managed Services. Led software development and maintenance; Help Desk;
LAN/WAN management; Internet services; project management;
telecommunications. Implemented security and contingency plans;
prepared and managed information technology budgets.
o Project Methodologies. Used standard project methodologies (JAR, JAD,
SDLC, CSC CATALYST, and PMBOK-PMI). Familiar with ITIL principles,
Cloud Computing Fundamentals, Software Development Life Cycle, and
information security concepts.
EDUCATION
BBA, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - MANAGEMENT SCIENCE/ACCOUNTING
Graduate Courses, USAF Air University; MBA, Southwest University
Certifications
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
ITIL Certification (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)
TTI Foundation and Advance Certifications (SITA)
Cloud Computing Certification (Cloud Computing Fundamentals)
Course work for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CORONADO BIBLE CHURCH / GRACE CHURCH TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
volunteer work- Social Services
February 2012 - Present
. Built and server the men's ministry group at a English speaking
church in the Republic of Panama. We spread the Word but also provide
services to those in Panama that are great need whether it is food,
clothing, eye glasses, medical, or items for new born babies. It has
been and eye opening experience that has allowed me to appreciate all
that I have and all that we have in the USA.
BT Americas - Global Services
SENIOR Infrastructure PROJECT Manager Summary March 06 -
January 12
Responsible for leading project teams and managing activities associated
with a number of both large and small projects that were long-term,
organizational global-company-wide (crossing multiple organizational
entities) and moderate to significant in risk, scope and complexity.
Works closely with operations during project start up to ensure that
proper job processing rules are followed and partners with business
development in providing strong consulting, business analysis, project
management, and staff leadership. Manage, direct, and educate users on
communications, computer, and IP security network defense measures and
perform network security assessments to assure availability of mission
critical applications with in a number of individual projects.
Philips Global Network One WAN
SENIOR Infrastructure PROJECT Manager November
09-July 10
Coordinated the Philips Global Network One WAN project - Integration
program. Implementation of Philips flagship project One-WAN. Implemented
internet centric WAN strategy worldwide Global Project to migrate from
Philips Network to BT WAN "private network" for all of the Americus and
in South America.
. Geography: 67 countries, 550 locations, 100.000 users and 36.000
users accessing the network from the outside
. Managed a complex network migration within the context of the
technology outsource program
. Led network migration for each location within the overall program
as the single point of managerial control
. Ensured project implementation and deployment via the Technology PMO
and IT Governance Standards for Philips PMO control center. Partnered
with Philips business stakeholders to collaborate on effective
project solutions
. Led the planning and scope development effort and managed between US
Firewall Operation Center and Philips Firewall Operation Center.
Bristol-Myers Squibb
November 09-July 10
Diamond IP DNS/DHCP Project SENIOR
PROJECT Manager
. Provided project management and leadership to cross functional, cross
business teams for the implementation of network (DNS and DHCP)
services infrastructure. Full life-cycle management from initiation
through closure. Assisted with client specific HIDS and NIDS tuning,
investigating, and determining mitigation requirements for alerts
utilize information such as log files, patch levels, etc. to
determine if the alert presented any form of malicious activity.
. Responsible for leading project teams and managing activities
associated with projects that are long-term, organizational company-
wide (crossing multiple organizational entities) and moderate to
significant in risk, scope and complexity
. Manage, direct, and educate users on communications, computer, and IP
security network defense measures and perform network security
assessments to assure availability of mission critical applications.
Intrusion Detection System (IDS Re-architecture)
. Network intrusion prevention and detection system that monitors
network and/or system activities for malicious activities or policy
violations and produces reports to a Management Station.
. Ensure that solutions, deliverable, service design standards are
adopted and compliance is tracked, and solution components and cost
and pricing models align. Manage the networks / system / service
development from requirements capture/definition through concept
demonstrators to creating, testing, integrating and delivering
mainstream operations and services.
Data Tracker Implementation Project
. Provide oversight and guidance to team for the effective and timely
oversight of technology projects, Schedule and balance team
activities to meet deadlines for deliverables
. Managed the network implementation of a multifunction device that
gives BT several options to incorporate features into BMS site.
. Provide oversight and guidance to team for the effective and timely
oversight of technology projects, Schedule and balance team
activities to meet deadlines for deliverables
. Escalate issues and problems to management that prevents or hinders
the team*s ability to perform optimally and manage relationships with
key stakeholders, addressing issues and concerns and escalating to
the appropriate Management as necessary. Act as the escalation point
for project related issues, risks, change requests that impact
program or cross program delivery
. Managed the network implementation of a multifunction device that
gives BT several options to incorporate features into BMS site. The
primary feature is the collection of Call Detail Records from the PBX
and produces reports that analysis and consolidation site managers
information that result in increases productive, and gives BT the
ability to capture incoming alarms and issues before the event
occurs.
March 08 - November 09
PEPSICO GenNXT Network Migration SENIOR PROJECT Manager
. Managed the network implementation efforts and lead the network
circuit migration from legacy systems/ technology to BT GenNXT MPLS
circuit. Act as the key point of contact between PepsiCo and BT.
. Lead the network implementation that includes, Review Governance,
Review Process, Procedures and Tools, Review any special PepsiCo
Business Unit /Country Level constraint and review any other network
service projects. (580 locations in South America).
. Managed all activities including working with PepsiCo Business Unit,
BT Business/Solution Analysts and development teams to understand
current functionality and technical architecture develop requirements
for new functionality. Coordination of legacy circuits and equipment
decommission and generation of lessons learned log.
. Project Management oversight of security projects.
. Performed a key role in the design of a SharePoint tracker system for
the rollout of 300 plus sites in Mexico.
. Provided leadership, guidance and project management solutions for
the Program Manager and act as point of contact for the program
manager as required on in his absent.
November 07 - March 08
Argonaut / Verizon Co-Location Infrastructure PROJECT Manager
. Managed the network implementation efforts and lead the network
circuit migration from legacy managed all aspects of a Data Center Co-
location with seamless access to ARGOWAN global IP network and
dedicated infrastructure Internet-centric in a scalable bandwidth
levels and managed Data Networking Services and Business Continuity
Solutions.
. Managed all aspects of the IT architecture, infrastructure, Internet,
Telephony and associated technologies, managed development of in-
house, contract and off-shore resources throughout the "project
lifecycle" for a number of medium to large projects, to include
initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing of projects.
. Managed AT&T and Verizon implementation of new network in 16 major
locations both in the US and overseas to include the network circuit
migration from Sprint technology to AT&T, Verizon and build out of
WAN and voice networks.
INS ~ British Telecommunications March 06 - November
07
American Airlines (AA) Infrastructure
PROJECT Manager
. Manage projects for the IT architecture, infrastructure, Internet,
Telephony and associated technologies. Utilize in-house, contract and
off-shore resources on large projects ($500k +). Initiate, plan,
execute, control and close projects.
. Orchestrate key organizational projects that cross multiple
divisional areas and focus on key operational and strategic business
application and infrastructure needs. These projects include disaster
recovery and VOIP.
. Develop project plans and monitor progress on project phases and
milestones for vendors, internal teams working on development,
testing, documentation and infrastructure tasks and subprojects. Work
with process and task team leaders to define and control project
scope, schedule, task execution, resources and timely issue
resolution.
. Lead operational meetings that implement changes to the international
communication network infrastructure, call centers, DNS domain names
management and IP separation.
Spherion Professional Services 2004
-2006
United Services Automobile Association (USAA) PROJECT Manager
. Managed Property and Casualty insurance product projects. Interfaced
with stakeholders to ensure objectives and requirements were defined
and aligned with company directions.
. Provided guidance to teams members, managed large project initiatives
spanning multiple lines of business. Developed project plan, scope,
cost estimate, risk mitigation and communication for each project.
Managed midsized ($500k to $2M) business and Web-related projects.
. Work with project sponsors and cross functional teams along with the
business stakeholders to define the specific business requirements to
be met. Document that the business requirements are fully satisfied
in final solution by producing a requirements signoff document prior
to development.
Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) Infrastructure PROJECT Manager
. Migrated the Global IT infrastructure for McDonald's and CHUBB ADM
data centers. Managed system software conversions. Interface with
Executive Management, IT Management, Governance Committee and IT
technical specialists. Managed time and subject sensitive projects
while interacting with all organizational levels to meet IT controls
required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
. Led efforts at CHUBB to improve operations and information integrity
through the execution of a long term strategic initiative to replace
and implement new application systems and tools. Performed business
and technical analysis activities at the operational, organizational
and application software level to support the migration and
transition. Migrated 425 servers, 751 applications, 111 databases, 31
TB of storage and all related infrastructure services.
Transamerica Real Estate Tax Service
. Provided standard methodologies for planning projects. Led the
development and deployment of PeopleSoft CRM. Managed the outsourcing
of a companywide imaging system. Coordinated corporate support for
remote locations.
. Created project plans and charters, tracked key milestones, adjusted
project plans, handled budget requests and assigned resources to meet
business unit needs. Identified and mitigated issues and risks.
. Managed team and project resources and provided budget process input.
Worked with vendors and business users to evaluate, recommend and
implement proper technical solutions. Led continuous improvement and
facilitated the use of company core business processes.
. Reorganized call center operational structure and staff resulting in
increased first call resolution from 20% to 60% and resolved within
standards from 70% to 95%. Decreased processing from 14 days to 4.5
days.
Alliance Healthcare
2000 - 2002
Director/CIO IT
. Managed the solutions for clinical, financial, and administrative
back office healthcare billing delivery. Proposed innovative business
strategies to expand market and products. Streamlined operations and
implemented process-oriented methodology. Coordinated P&L budget,
operations, projects, personnel and vendor management to support 485
end-users in 42 locations.
. Implemented HIPAA security standards and developed disaster recovery
and business continuity strategy. Provided back office strategic
planning, Help Desk, network development, implementation, and
maintenance of large-scale networks.
. Introduced process-oriented methodology. Implemented solutions for
clinical, billing and administrative functions, that included
development and implementation of an enterprise imaging document
management system reducing error rates by 22%.
. Designed and implemented Frame Relay LAN/WAN using CISCO architecture
for hubs, bridges, routers, and firewalls improving file transfers by
45%. Developed and implemented enterprise e-Business solutions
reducing network commutation costs by 37% and telephony costs by 16%.
. Manage and direct users on communications, computer, and IP security
network defense measures and perform network security assessments to
assure availability of mission critical applications in all
locations.
IBC Corporation
1994 - 2000
Senior Program Manager/Program Planning/Business Operations
. Managed the hiring and developing of high quality professionals and
teams. Developed operational policies and procedures. Presented
recommendations to company president, department heads, and field
stations resulting in savings of $6,200,000.
. Managed project management office to support Trans World Airlines
(TWA) objectives. Monitored strategic projects for CEO and Board of
Directors. Design and implemented strategic and tactical operational
plans. Applications included e-commerce, EDI and marketing web
strategies.
. Managed outsourcing engagement team, planed future products and
services. Provided strategic direction for outsourced project
policies and procedures, managed $7,100,000 annual budget, provided
contract and vendor negotiations leadership and recruited, trained,
and developed IS managers, staff members and outsourced IT resources.
Directed teams of developers and programmers responsible for the
financial and sales support systems.
Custom Computer Services
1974 - 1994
MANAGING DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
. Developed and implemented customized interactive vertical
applications systems including financial, clinical, scheduling, and
radiology information systems within physicians' offices. Grew
revenues and market share dramatically.
. Managed all aspects of clients' information technology functions,
provided leadership, vision, strategic planning, and administration
of sound IT practices in a fast growing technology environment
ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
SOFTWARE MS PROJECT, MS OFFICE PRODUCTS, MS VISIO, ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL,
KNOWLEDGE: ORDER MANAGEMENT, FULFILLMENT APPLICATION, MANUFACTURING,
PEOPLESOFT, BAAN, HEALTHCARE, ORACLE SOFTWARE ANALYSIS TOOLS,
HEAT, PVCS, NIKU(FORMALLY ABT WORKBENCH)
Infrastructu Mainframe, Midrange, Client/Server environments, Windows X, NT,
re Novell Netware, SCO-UNIX, Security, CISCO, TCP/IP, Frame Relay,
Technologies LAN/WAN, VPN, VoIP, Wireless/Telecom communications network
: architecture including Hubs, Bridges, Routers, Firewalls,
Telephony, Small-midsize PBX Systems. Ccollaborate, develop,
implement business security strategies and technologies
Development/ Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Joint Application
Project Design(JAD), Rapid Application Design(RAD), Object Oriented
Methodologie Analysis and Design (OOAD), Unified Modeling Language (UML),
s: Rational Unified Process(RUP), CSC CATALYST, Systems Life Cycle
(SLC)