Project Manager Data

WILLIAM KENNEDY

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SUMMARY

Versatile, dynamic, and collaborative IT professional with extensive experience in the financial industry as an IT Infrastructure Project Manager, Capital Markets Business Analyst, Market Data Management Specialist, and Senior Consultant. Proven competency in managing a variety of diverse projects. Demonstrated history of identifying and integrating cost-saving measures, applying data governance methodologies and re-engineering business processes as required through IT and business sponsored projects. Strong leadership qualities combined with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

SDLC and Project Mgt. competencies Waterfall-Agile/SCRUM-R.A.D, Iterative/SPIRAL IT Infra., BCP, Application Deployment, Data Mapping/Usage and Vendor Mgt. Coordination Projects

B.A. on SDM ITILv3 Implementation

New Project On Boarding/New Service Model Implementation ITSM Policy/Proc. enhan./KPI and Dashboard Reports

B.A. P.M. for BCP/DR Design and Implem. –BIA-Risk Analysis RTO, RPO and BCP plan creation

Exchange, Vendor (Int./Ext.) audit compliance and usage reporting for TR (DAD) and Bloomberg On TREP and WOMBAT systems/MDM/FITS and DACS

Bus. Analyst with Audit, Analytics, Risk Asses// Trend Analysis via ETL/ELT /SQL tools DACS 5*, Informix, ACL FO Trade-UAT

SOX Compliance, IT Governance-Security Best Practices, PSI

SIA/SIMFA Representative for JPMC IT

Sys. Arch. For Thomson Reuters TREP 6 (ADH-ATS) MD Back Bone Config and tuning (rrcp-rrmp)/OS config and Network tuning for performance.

RMDS 6.* DACS 5* Custom report Generation and Data Analysis via SQL (Sybase)

Kobra, Xtra-3000, EIKON

Data Dictionary Server Applix/Adfin Excel Add-Ins

WOMBAT/Direct Exchange feeds Nasdaq, NYSE, CME, SIAC etc.

Bloomberg Data License, Bloomberg Platform, Managed BPIPE/API and RT Add-Ins

Win/Unix/Solaris/Linux OS System Admin and application int. Unix/Solaris/Linux/Scripting (Unix/Sol. sh, csh, Python)

Data Center Server Build Outs-Migration-Server Decomm.’s and Capacity Management Initiatives (Unix/Solaris/Linux/

Win Server)

Extranet-Cloud Exchange/FIX Connectivity BT Radianz, UULINK, TNS, SAVVIS Application Hosting

ECN product management NYSE ARCA, SIAC, NASDAQ, CME, Mult. Direct Feeds

Six Sigma Process Reviews/Enhancements-Green Belt Cert,-Lean Six Sigma Implementation Project Mgr.

Development Support for MDS API’s (SSL/RFA/BB API) UAT Testing/Change Mgt (JIRA)

Vendor Mgt/Contract neg.’s/SLA devel. MS Office Suite proficient with Excel Real Time Add Ins/Data Acc./Share-point/BMC-Remedy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KENLEV, INC., 6-2014 – Present

Business Analyst/Project Manager (Consultant)

Analyzed actual Market Data usage (multiple Vendor and Exchanges) for major financial firms (Thomson Reuters clients).

Developed Executive usage reports and detailed user by user and application via RMDS and Wombat tools with financials for management overview and Exchange reporting.

UBS INVESTMENT BANK, 8-2013 - 3-2014

Business Analyst/Project Manager – T.R. EIKON Deployment (Consultant via Hatstand)

Independent consultant leading the UBS-sponsored initiative to displace 3000+ existing Open Bloomberg market data deployments with latest version product offering from Thomson Reuters (EIKON), current TR Market Data interface. Utilized SQL /DACS tools to retrieve Sybase user/profile data and create reports for management.

Built relationships with UBS senior management to develop a roadmap for short and long-term TR EIKON deployments/displacements of current Bloomberg users. Reviewed Bloomberg usage metrics (DART) in combination with in-depth face to face interviews with each Bloomberg user across Investment Bank and Asset Management groups. Mapping of User Requirements (Data, Exchange, Mail, and External touch points) to develop use case, Risk Assessments and Gap Analysis.

Worked with MDS users such as desk heads and senior traders to map out usage requirements, develop metrics, user stories and other documentation in support of the Bloomberg to TR EIKON roll out. Worked to identify gaps and coordinate and communicate remediation efforts with vendor and end users.

Worked closely with Thomson Reuters management and field specialists on deployment of their product and coordinated end user TR EIKON training and follow up issues.

Reconciled internal MDS audit and compliance exchange mandates for Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters reporting whilst creating and maintaining a Master Data Base of current Bloomberg users and related data usage profiles.

B.A. reported weekly on project progress through the creation of an Executive Dashboard, KPI’s tracking and global conference calls with regional team leads.

TULLETT PREBON BROKERAGE, 6-2007 – 2-2012

Market Data Specialist/System Administrator/Business Analyst/Project Manager (FTE)

As B.A., oversaw daily administration and support of multiple Market Data infrastructures, client applications, and end users, as well as direct support for business development teams including data access and management.

As B.A. maintained vendor and user permissions, as well as vendor reporting and analysis of actual data consumption vs permissioned, reconciling differences via DACS and RMDS tool sets (rrcp and rrmp/sink-source dumps).

Served as Lead SME for TREP and RMDS installations and upgrades for Production and BCP deployments.

Project Manager for Solaris to Linux OS MDS backbone and applications. Project Manager for Vendor software upgrades (RMDS 5.* to 6 Managed a variety of cost savings, business continuity, and data usage/audit compliance projects.

Utilized Market Data usage and tracking tools and reporting mechanisms DACS, FITS, MDM in addition to User and Management interviews to identify cost overlaps and targets for cost consolidation/remediation.

Responsible for TREP, RMDS, DACS, NETAGENT, and Open Bloomberg deployments, including software upgrades, application installations, UAT testing/execution and system integrations.

As P.M., directed MDS-related Data Center server consolidation projects and new data center build out projects (BCP/DR) (60+ Solaris/Linux/Win servers).

Oversaw the implementation of ITSM, ITILv3, and Six Sigma multiple process and support improvement initiatives including new project initiation, Markets Support improvements, internal/external audit compliance, vendor contract creation and maintenance including SLA creation.

KENLEV, INC., 2-2005 – 6-2007

Consultant Business Analyst/Project Manager (Private)

Served as BA lead for major Asset Management/Process Vetting project for senior management. Mapped Market Data flows through RMDS MDBB, Wombat MAMA System, and Internal Applications for External Vendor and Exchange Compliance.

Named Risk Management Implementation SME and directed development of trade-order routing system solution for front office deployment.

Led large technical writing documentation initiative to capture trade data flow both internally and externally for Institutions Equities division.

Clients include Lehman Brothers (HS), Credit Suisse (HS), and Reuters (K).

JP MORGAN CHASE, 3-1993 – 3-2004 (FTE)

Vice President – Market Data Manager/Global ECN Project Manager (Agile/Six Sigma/Lean SS)

Designed, implemented, and integrated overall MDS project, including support, for Reuters Triarch/SSL digital Market Data Unix/Solaris-based trading platforms.

Developed industry-wide tool sets for historical data and capacity management, as well as real-time data feed monitoring and value-added real-time end user data display, with development team.

Managed annual budget and forecasting, as well as cost allocation and recovery models, of more than $10 million for division and initiatives.

Project Manager – Application Development and Deployment Lead

Oversaw implementation of Capital Markets value-added trading applications, real-time data initiatives, compliance testing, Euro conversation, Sever consolidations, and legacy server decommissions/migrations for new trading floor build outs.

Served as Lead Project Manager during merger-related activities for MDS/ECN divisions, led team of 6 SME’s.

Responsible for teams of 10-14 personnel and budgets of $50K to more than $20 million during new Trading floor build outs and merger related activities (MHT w/Chemical, Chase, TCB, H&Q, and JPMorgan).

Business Analyst

Supported nearly 2K users in Investment Banking. Capital Markets (F.O., M.O., B.O.) incl. Risk Analysis, KPI reporting, and issue tracking/remediation-resolution. Lead UAT testing and Change Management efforts.

Identified trends in spending and usage and performed gap analysis to recommend savings. Via Informix, ACL DACS and ad-hoc SQL queries created detailed user profile, spend, and data usage reports.

In depth analysis of ECN and related STP processes and system support process review for ITSM/ITIL/SDLC and Six Sigma process implementations/enhancements and B.A. for Trading project and support initiatives.

B.A. for Trade and Reporting initiatives including vendor contract/exchange compliance deliverable

Application/Development Support

Partnered with Application Development and Support teams on internal and external Market Data Projects and External connectivity Data Center Migrations and Build Out projects. Provided API and other development support when required.

Created development and UAT test environments for roll-out of UNIX and Solaris-based systems.

Provided application support for integration of Reuters API into new and legacy applications.

Product Manager – ECN

Responsible for end-to-end implementation and connectivity for more than 40 ECN and associated clearing and settlement systems. NASDAQ, NYSE ARCS, CME, SIAC, etc.

Leveraged major extranets, including SIAC, TNS, SAVVIS, BT RADIANZ, and others, to provide front and back office system STP for orders, settlements, connectivity, and overall data flow.

Managed the development of an ECN-dedicated PIX firewall to support deployment and comply with all external institutional connectivity requirements.

MDS Systems Administrator

Provided Tier 1-3 support for Reuters Triarch/RMDS Market Data backbone and related feeds.

Incident Management, Root Cause Analysis and Severity 1 problem review and subsequent mitigation, provided post-mortem Executive review and led team reviews.

Diagnosed problems and maintained help functions for UNIX, Solaris, and Linux-based platforms.

MDS Systems Technician/Architect

Directed operational components and system data delivery to end users and third party vendors.

Managed overall audit compliance, data and user permissions, and exchange and system status reporting for support team.

Served as Market Data SME for conference calls and provided post-mortem reports for management.

Vendor/Contract Management Business Analyst

Established and maintained vendor relationships and contracts for multiple IT projects. Managed large scale Vendor deployments for large capital projects, single point of contact for contract, installations, circuit configurations testing and sign-offs.

Initiated global cost savings through leveraging corporate footprint and centralizing vendor/contract management responsibilities. SME for Reuters RGA and other vendor contract consolidation initiatives incl. FITS/DACS reporting.

Six Sigma SME Business Analyst

Developed and revised technical specification for problematic ECN systems, implemented ITILv3 SDM/SDLC model. Project Lead Lean Six Sigma for STP business process review and enhancements project.

Created detailed data models for use by DBAs.

Implemented Lean Six Sigma for ECN onboarding, new projects and Tied support models.

Business Continuity Planning/Disaster Recovery Business Analyst

Designed, managed, and implemented Disaster Recovery and Contingency Planning initiatives. RPO, RTO and RCO measurements by Service/Business group, Flows and Data Capture Documentation, GAP Analysis, Data Modeling and Reference Data requirements vs. Application dependencies.

Collaborated with Securities Industry Association on industry-wide Market Data and ECN testing projects, including Y2K, Euro conversion, and other SEC mandates.

Previous positions include Manager/Engineer – Composite Market Data Systems for Rich, Inc., and Systems Integration/Field Engineer for Micrognosis, Inc.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Certifications

NAVAL AIR TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER MILLINGTON TN . 1977-1979

Advanced AV-A Avionics Training/Certification for Base and Forward Deployments

Basic and Advanced TTL Circuit Design and Troubleshooting

ECM and IFF Avionics Platform Maintenance and remote troubleshooting

Radar Systems and High Frequency FM, VHF, SSB, UHF and ARC Radio

Communication Systems Operation, Maintenance and Flight Ready Training.

NAVAL AIR STATION WIDBEY ISLAND WA./USS MIDWAY/USS NIMITZ 1979-1981

EA-6B Grumman “Prowler” Avionics Electronic Communications Support Courses

ARC-105 VHF/UHF/SSB Communication Platforms

Navy Training System Plan (NTSP) Improved

Capability (ICAP) III program modules (EA-6B)

PACE UNIVERSITY: Completed coursework toward B.S. degree 2001-cont.

AT&T: Six Sigma Certified 2003

PPI Certiciation (In progress-target 11-16)

Attend numerous management and technical courses, seminars and workshops.

Continuing professional education in a variety of advanced management programs.

Military

US Marine Corps 1977-1982

Sergeant-Avionics Specialist (Grumman EA6B)

Good Conduct Award. Overseas Depmt Badge and two meritorious promotions (Lance Corporal, Sargeant).

Honorable Discharge.

Volunteer

United Way Worldwide

March 1994 – Present (21 years 1 month) Social Services

Acted as TEAM Lead for multiple years on the CHASE United Way campaigns. Whether fund drives for the YMCA or focusing more directly on helping other Social Service groups find employment for their enrollees. Twice recognized for outstanding Service.

Treasurer and Long Term Member

The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen

January 1995 to present

http://generalsociety.org/?p=1

The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York was founded in 1785 by the skilled craftsmen of the City. Today, this 229-year old organization continues to serve and improve the quality of life of the people of the City of New York through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs including its tuition-free Mechanics Training school. Without a tuition-free education, many of our students would be unable to get the technical education needed to advance in today’s environment. Each fall, over 350 students enroll in Mechanics Institute’s programs including Construction Documents and Design, Electrical Technology, HVAC Systems Design, Plumbing Design, Project Management, Facilities Management and Historic Preservation.

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