SYED SAEED AHMad (PMP)
Blvd
Cary, NC
27519
Phone 919-469-
0347
Email:
********@*********.***
SUMMARY
Dependable result oriented professional (PMP) with vast experience in
Project Management, strategic planning, quality assurance, SDLC(agile),
leadership, decision making, multi tasking, change, risk and product
management, budget and communications. A creative, innovative problem
solver who achieves consistent results using Six Sigma and customer
satisfaction with the following attributes:
Change Management / People / Time management
Mitigation
Product development/NPI Root cause Analysis/ Communications
Problem solving / Networking Risk Management, Leadership /
organization
Team builder / Team player Six Sigma Green and Black Belt Certified
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Soft corner Corporation Jun. 2012 - Oct.
2014
Project Manager : Manage website development,
Website hosting, Customer liaison, Overall project
management
. Determined Web site development scope and business requirements
. Directed business and technical teams to ensure successful delivery of
projects
. SEO Search engine and marketing
. Website cost and change management
. Assessed and organized work to meet goals, Effective and meaningful
communication .
. Provided program and project documentation
Hewlett Packard Business Inc. Nov. 2010 - Aug.
2011
Project /Program Manager: Network and
infrastructure, project planning, SOW
implementation, Project deliverables and vendor
control.
. Analyzed project scope, deliverables and mile stones over $5M, set up
project team.
. Chaired weekly team meetings and assigned action items to resolve
issues.
. Organized project development, team assignments and report progress.
. Managed subcontractors/vendors, estimate and verify vendor quotes over
$200K
. Facilitated global project teams inter actions and managed action item
logs.
. Interpret SOW clauses especially what is in scope and out of scope.
. Initiated change management processes for SOW and P.O.s
. Established goals, milestones and project deliverables and closure.
. Identify and closely monitor risks and issues, plan mitigations
KOZ Associates Inc. Jun. 2009 - Mar.
2010
Project Manager: Software/product development,
project planning, maintenance and quality assurance.
Water fall and Agile.
. Verified project scope, analyzed and validated complex project
requirements.
. Managed SDLC to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to process.
. Substantiated system requirements and test plansWorked with Global
teams.
. Inspired project team to ownership and introduce quality at planning
stage.
. Introduced transition points and gate process to improve 10%
productivity and quality
. Assigned resources by Work break down structure and monitor for
various clients.
. Mentored project team members for quality, customer satisfaction,
product development
Process, test plans and data analysis, PMI (ITIL) methodologies and
ownership.
INS Services Sep. 2006 -
Sep. 2008
Project Manager: Cisco Network upgrade, Project
plan & Field Implementation, PMO coordination,
Multitasking.
. Validated project scope, created project plans, tasks/assignments,
Risk /Security Identification
. Managed project delivery, change management, tracking and other
documents for Cisco Systems
. Resolved project issues, provided Stake holder satisfaction, inspired
team efforts at Cisco.
. Provided project status, tracking and closing project, assess risk and
mitigation plans.
. Prioritized work assignments, roles and responsibilities, evaluated
dependencies.
. Created, managed and executed communication plans, change management
and report metrics.
. Worked and managed diverse cross functional team, liaison with PMO and
global teams.
. Implemented continuous improvement and better communication and
metrics.
CDI Corporation, Cary, NC Mar. 2006 - May
2006
Project Manager: Procurement/Qualification & Field
Application
. Worked as Transition Manager for IBM, assessed project
tasks/assignments, coordinated with appropriate cross functional teams
all over the globe.
. Created project scope, tasks, work breakdown and other project
documents for IBM.
. Resolved issues established claim expense accounts and chaired
weekly/daily meetings.
. Established key mile stones, worked with diverse users and cross
functional teams.
. Maintained issue logs, Risk and Change Management, Project closure.
Northern Services Inc. Raleigh, NC Feb. 2003 - Aug.
2005
Project Manager: Managing projects, planning,
tracking and reporting
. Overall management of projects, coordination with project team and
customers.
. Provided technical support, track progress, monitor work efforts and
status reporting.
. Resolved issues, meet customer expectations, managed changes and chair
weekly meetings.
. Mentored team, managed stake holder interest and drive process
improvements.
. Managed projects with high quality, within budget and on time
delivery.
IBM INC. RTP, NC Jun. 1999 - Oct.
2002
Project Manager, Procurement / Qualification & Field
Application
. Improved hard file qualification process for better quality and
shorter qualification intervals.
. Established database for Field Replaceable Units (FRU) and recommended
valid substitutes.
. Managed procurement and qualification of quality hard drives used in
various computers
. Maintained and managed product development and portfolio management.
. Enhanced hardware qualification process to reduce interval and
qualification expenses.
. Worked as Quality/ISO representative for the director of procurement
and had successful audits.
. Process improvement, global team building, vender management, risk and
mitigation
Nortel Networks, Research Triangle Park, NC Apr. 1992- Oct.
1998
Project Manager, Design Projects
. Reduced the product portfolio by 60%; manufacturing discontinued over
10,000 codes.
. Resolved component obsolescence issues in the most efficient manner.
. Facilitated product development and New product introductions.
. Managed Hardware Design Modernization projects, prepared progress
charts and spreadsheets and presentation to upper management.
. Provided training, support and mentored new and junior engineers.
. Advised and supported Business Line Managers on Product life cycle and
manufacturing discontinue.
Northern Telecom Inc, RTP, NC Sep. 1988 - Apr. 1992
Project Manager, Technology Programs, NPI Liaison
. Managed redesign/de-barnacle of over 130 packs with a cost saving of
approximately $13 million which enhanced the design and quality of NT
products.
. Administered the de-socket program with cost savings of over $2
million per year and enhanced the design integrity.
. Reduced backlog of engineering complaints from 111 to 30 within a
year.
. Developed design error prevention program and defect prevention
program.
. Resolved engineering complaints in a timely manner, enhanced process.
. Initiated process to use up/minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
. Implemented manufacturing discontinue program and change management.
. Facilitated New Product Introduction and Tool Made Sample Reviews
(TMSR)
EDUCATION
BS, Science, Gordon College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
B.S. Southern Colorado University, Pueblo, CO (Senior)
AAS, Computer Science, Trinidad State College, Trinidad, CO
AAS, Electronics. Trinidad State College, Trinidad. Colorado
Tech. Diploma, Swedish Pak. Institute of Technology, Pakistan
CERTIFICATIONS / AWARDS
Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by PMI (International).
Masters Certificate in Project Management, George Washington University,
Washington, DC
IBM certified as Project Manager
Completion of Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices (CCNA) and Network +
Six Sigma Green and Black Belt Certification, ISO 9000 Training
COMPUTER & OTHER SKILLS
MS Project / Visio/windows XP IBM Lotus Notes
Trouble shooting / Problem Windows 7/ Office 2010
Solving
Instrumentation / Fine Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving
Mechanics