Operations and Project Business Analyst

James A. Squires

Dallas, TX ***** 469-***-****

**********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/jamessquires

Professional Profile

Customer-focused Technology Solutions Business Analyst with excellent client and project management skills. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences. Quality-oriented and proactive in resolving issues with exceptional organizational and communication skills. Ethical and loyal, maintains a high degree of confidentiality.

CompTIA A+ Certified

Troubleshooting Skills

Training /Development

MS Windows (All)

Networks/Routers/VPN

Hardware/Software

Integration Management

Customer-facing services

Problem Solver

Resource Management

Cost-benefit analysis

MAC OS/ IOS/ Android

Critical thinking

MS Office, Visio, Project

Supplier interface

Analytical

Project Management

Client relationships

Systems implementation

Active listening skills

Conflict resolution

Vendor Management

Resourceful

Strong eye for scope

Negotiator

Confident decision maker

Inquisitive

EXPERIENCE

Ensco Enterprises, LLC Dallas/Abilene, TX 2014-2016

Operations and Project Manager

Directed the management and daily operation of family farm and ranch.

Boosted company efficiency through technology upgrades and process improvements such as accounting, communications, and operating procedures.

Modernized irrigation PLC systems from scheduled to evapotranspiration

system using weather metrics.

Upgraded satellite communications to Hughes broadband for whole farm network project.

Supervised the construction and renovation of farm and residential projects.

Superior Optimization Ltd. Dallas, TX 2010-2014

Technical Operations Project Manager

Coordinated new telemetry operations initiatives for companies such as ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, & Chesapeake.

Managed over 200 major installations annually of remote telemetry

hardware/software systems on oil and gas wells, saltwater disposal wells, and storage tanks nationwide.

Directed 70 to 100 support technicians and controlled $10 million in company inventory.

Ensured quality of service through review of daily system performance data via SQL database management systems, remote terminal units (RTU) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), utilizing proprietary graphical user interface software.

Isolated and resolved hardware, software, and communication issues to increase accuracy of cost/benefits analysis for clients.

Provided technical management of SCADA systems, including procurement, installation mapping, testing, and unique systems-level integration design for each client.

Analyze client’s business requirements and processes through document analysis, interviews, workshops, and workflow analysis.

Facilitated monthly meetings with clients to document requirements and explore potential solutions.

Drafted and maintained business requirements and aligned them with functional and technical requirements.

Provided input into developing and modifying projects to meet client needs and develop business specifications to support these modifications.

Earth Biofuels, Inc. Dallas, TX 2006-2010

Director of Operations

Managed day-to-day operations of Alternative Fuels Energy company.

Developed plant construction and production of bio-diesel refining facility.

Planned, installed, maintained and optimized documentation of all LAN/WAN/VPN network, hardware and software, security systems, process engineering and communications.

Analyzed and coordinated the logistical functions of the company.

Maintained responsibility for the entire life cycle of projects, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

Used excellent communication skills to manage and liaise with business and technical consultants to explore business process improvement opportunities.

Worked with engineers on process flow and engineering.

Worked directly with vendors including international partners on system and product designs, delivery time frames, and price negotiations.

Directed all manufacturing operations. Managed utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel to obtain maximum efficiency and meet performance objectives.

MAC Partners, LP Dallas, TX 2000-2006

General Manager

Managed day-to-day operations of Investment and Merchant Banking Company with an investment portfolio of over $50M.

Headed the successful startup and partnership development of over 15 companies in six years.

Captured service objectives and business requirements through active listening & questioning techniques.

Coordinated manufacturing of printed circuit boards (PCB) with international partner for zoning control systems.

Used visual modeling to facilitate software development of web based oil and gas remote monitoring and PLC control platform.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA A+ Certification (Valid until 2019)

Per Scholas Computer Technician Training

Texas Tech University Psychology with a minor in Business

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