SYED AKMAL ALI

***** ******* *** **.

Gainesville, VA 20155

Tel: 703-***-****

Mobile: 703-***-****

acxnxv@r.postjobfree.com / Skype Id: akku3222

Summary of Experience and Qualifications

Syed Akmal Ali has over 29 years of Program/Project Management and Supply Chain Logistics experience. He has most recently served as a Deputy Programs Manager and Change Management and Business Process Optimization Lead. Mr. Syed Ali has Advanced ability with analysis and problem solving, commercial skills, communications, integrity and compliance, process and project management and professional skills experience ranging from project management, configuration management, data management, regulatory reporting, revenue cycle, PMO work and change management. His specific competencies include project management, process optimization and modelling, report development, standardization and integration, Lean/Six Sigma Black belt, and the various project development lifecycles (Waterfall, SDLC).

In addition to the competencies he has helped Analyze responses to complex bid requests including the ability to distill commercial differences and bring forward recommendations for assistance in selecting the appropriate supplier for contract award, decision making & escalation process & infrastructure and execute complex organizational initiatives developed project management plans for establishing Department of Defense (DoD) - wide working groups and sub committees (members from the three Military Services and ten other DoD Agencies). Interprets quality philosophy to key personnel in organization; developed, implement, evaluate, and monitor controls systems. a structured organizational change management methodology and leading change management activities; conducting stakeholder analysis, readiness assessments, evaluating results, developing policies/ procedures and business flow models with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and presenting findings.

Professional Experience

Deputy Project Manager – DoD SBIR/STTR Programs Oct 2012 – Sep 2016

Commercialization Lead and Process Optimization Lead

Atlas Group Limited, Alexandria, VA

Assisting the U.S DoD SBIR/STTR Programs Administer:

1.Process Standardization and Integration, Strategic planning, and Charge Capture

2.Maintains internal control systems by updating audit program processes and procedures; recommending new or improvements to current policies and procedures. Drive down the total cost of ownership

3.Lead Project teams for streamlining critical processes using industry standards and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologies; Complies with federal, state, and local security legal requirements by studying existing and new security legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions

Role: Led Program Management and Change Management work stream, maintained Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) requirements traceability metrics and documentation for quality control and assurance. Develop new sources of supply to support alternative sourcing initiatives. Deliver business unit results by building partnerships with both internal and external customers that promote sustained growth and profitability. In addition provided support and subject matter expertise to the client and team in program change management process, master program risk & issue log, and all facets of the project.

Coordinate with project teams to gather all levels of project plans and schedules; integrate schedules into server and manage dependencies across multiple schedules

• Developed and managed agile project plans, Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAM) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), including creating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), trouble shooting and sequencing activities, estimating activity resources and durations, and developing schedule to provide feedback, coaching, training and support aligned with the Statement of Work (SOW)

• Developed visual presentations, charts, process maps, dashboards to support program management review and senior leadership decision-making

• Introduced Lean Management Analysis tools and techniques for process integration and optimization; Drive strategic business decision making through detailed analytics, insights and Real-Time reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and financial results

• Developed various critical processes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal audit feedback reporting templates, using Business process modelling network (BPMN) tools

• Conduct business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for corporate guidelines, legal and environmental regulations

• Lead data analytics, forecasting, performance measurement, and quantitative and qualitative metrics development Participate in strategic and tactical planning discussions with executive management, gathering requirements and delivering complete reporting solutions, using Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies

• Experienced in implementing Governance model for reporting and regulatory needs to support the Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) efforts for the DoD SBIR/STTR Programs participating Components

Technical Environment: DoD information systems, e-reporting, SAP(MM and Costing) information systems, Annual feedback data consolidation and reporting, data analytics, forecasting, performance measurement, and quantitative/qualitative metrics development

Program Manager Quality System Feb 2010 – Sep 2012

Micron Technology, Manassas, VA

Assisting Materials Department Change Implementation (Quality) Strategic Task:

1.Introducing ISO 9001/TS 16949 standards, as a certified internal auditor developed facility conformance with ISO requirements along with all other adopted quality systems to ensure compliance with established control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, & documentation

2.Implementation of best practices with introduction of office Total Productivity Management (TPM), Kaizen, and other LSS methodologies

3.As TPM Lean Management Champion, developed interactive dashboards, reports and analysis templates using internal tools, and provides strategic solutions to Management

4.Participate in sourcing data analysis, forecasting and planning. Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Evaluate project field and scope changes for impact on cost and/or schedule and update project budgets.

Role: Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ), responsible for reporting non-conformities and undesired events, and deal with them according to existing QA procedures. Performed a strategic operational assessment including a Current State evaluation, Future State design, and a gap analysis between the Current State and leading practices. Programs dashboards, budget & resource usage. Coordinate with all technical and functional disciplines to ensure plans and schedule are comprehensive and accurate

• Developed two current state value stream models for materials management and logistics process flow based upon subject matter expert focus sessions

• Conduct meetings with contractors and company personnel, developed multiple detailed value propositions with financial benefit and cost over a time period to clearly articulate opportunities

• Interface with other departments to coordinate and integrate support requirements, developed change readiness survey tool and worked with client to determine best practices for change management going forward

• Provided guidance to the ongoing ISO/LSS implementation at both a project team and Senior Management level. Coordinated meeting minutes and action log/map

• Collaborates with business stakeholders to achieve savings targets, improve supplier performance, and maximize supplier collaboration to drive the best business outcomes.

• Formulated SOPs and Internal Audit check list(s) for multiple Logistics and cross functional Supply Chain areas

• Developed and maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and completing assigned training; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks

• Managed the development of complex agreements containing unique terms and conditions, and Develop new sources of supply to support alternative sourcing initiatives

• Provide thought leadership, motivation, coaching, mentoring and professional development and training modules for project teams in order to obtain a high level of co-operation and contribution from all project members

Technical Environment: SAP(MM and Costing), define systems requirements for ERP, Advanced Planning and Scheduling, and Business Intelligence platforms

Project Manager Business Development May 2008 – Jan 2010

Komtek Inc. Winchester, Va

Role: Provided mentorship and leadership as a lead coordinator through the various phases logistics and supply chain functions implementation and support, and project management. Execute and review in a timely manner, working papers prepared by project team members for technical accuracy and completeness, as is consistent with generally accepted auditing standards.

• Led the entire process, full life cycle, from initiating/planning/executing/ monitoring/ control and project close out – developed strategies for vendor(s) selection, bid preparation, recommendations, transaction processing, blanket contract management, sourcing, contract development and post award

• Forecast performance and perform risk analysis of schedules, and provide management with an understanding of the current schedule, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to address variance and predict future performance.

• Provide schedule performance visibility to program management through metrics, reports, and briefings

• Mentored both client and company personnel in all contracting and negotiating with the Suppliers - to obtain best terms aimed at optimizing quality, cost, flexibility, dependency and high services levels

• Critical role in clinical change management providing multiple levels from analyst to executive level information and guidance for key decisions regarding change management

• Managed product shipment, customer relationship management aimed on returns, and disposition of excess/obsolete inventory and systems waste management, maintained fully qualified and compliant.

• Conducted multiple audit projects (ISO 9001) and developed team members training.

Supply Chain & Logistics Manager/Cost Reduction Lead Mar 2007 – Feb 2008

Gemini Air Cargo, Dulles, VA.

Role: Worked as part of a team to develop current state process models along with variances and opportunities in materials management processes with the involvement of a new electronic system along with a focus on strategic and coordinated development of Management Action Plan for waste reduction. Participate in project performance and risk reporting; Control and track changes to the schedule baseline. Review, compare, and analyze schedule performance against baseline program plans.

• Developed a strategic governance model for commercial RFP/RFQ and POs for Aircraft equipment and spares, overall inventory management at global level

• Facilitated numerous stakeholder interviews to facilitate and develop relevant KPI's particularly around cost savings generated, inventory optimization and vendor management

• Provided solutions ranging from reporting to strategic to provide analytical support to recommendations regarding future strategic decisions for inventory management for all critical and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) items, and scheduled maintenance needs under coordinated centralize ERP environment

• Provide market data to support supplier selection, qualification and on-going performance management

• Coordinated strategic online data collection tool development along with back-end reporting solutions complete with statistical analysis along with training documentation

Technical Environment: TRAX and SAP (MM and Costing) information systems

Director of Logistics and Business Intelligence Operations Feb 2004 – Feb 2007

BCP LIMITED, Dulles, Va

Role: Lead business process improvement projects; devise strategies for efficient warehouse management (Targeted Inventory Control) for all company store stock (over $50M) throughout USA/Canada & US Islands to increase overall team performance and productivity

• Developed “Job Assignment Catalog” for various job assignments throughout the company

• Designed and implemented reporting & feedback forms, which resulted in data archiving and improved team productivity and performance standards

• Managed as direct liaison between vendor partners and freight payment provider; ensuring accurate billing submissions, timely payment processes and regular, standard audit of all freight processes. Manage all International Shipment / Custom requirements, introduced the use of RFIDs (for all freights)

• Restructured & managed all company business processes, using lean management tools and techniques

• Experienced in elevate customer issues appropriately and maintain high standards of services

• Established Kaizen and 5S methodology for warehouse management, developed various team training modules for successful implementation and systems integration

Analyst and Personnel Recruiter Dec 2002 – Jan 2004

Broadlance Inc., San Francisco, CA

Role: Responsible for s pend analysis on labor contracting for Tenet Health Care; Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). Spend management, responsible for local/ regional contract management and negotiation to obtain best terms and conditions for the Company; assesses local markets; implements targets / standards/processes.

• Bid analysis and evaluates bids in order to determine the optimal value

• Understand the business model, operating process and service offerings of assigned practices, considering the impact on communications and the overall role; to include management of internal processes such as Category Strategy Development, Supplier Management and Contracting.

• Formulated RFI (Request for Information) questioner to shortlist recruiters & vendors for labor contracts.

• Conduct complex negotiations successfully under aggressive time demands. Lead and/or participate on sourcing project teams

• Carried out negotiation with the selected recruiters / vendors; short-listing for spend analysis and mapping to Business Requirements; resulting net $7M costs annually

Technical Environment: N/A

Previous Experience (International)

PAKISTAN NAVY

Supply Chain and Logistics Management Jul 1984 – Dec 2000

Remarks: Opted for honorable pre-mature retirement after 16 years of successful career and achievements in the Rank of “Lieutenant Commander”.

Note: Details of appointments held & professional training courses completed can be provided, on request

System Experience

General Tools:

Microsoft Office, Visio, MS Project, Access

Microsoft Share Point (MOSS Admin 2007)

APICS: Basic Supply Chain Management (BSCM)

Arriba

Maximo

SAP-MM

TRAX (Aircraft Inventory Control Management System)

Education

Masters in Business Administration (MBA – Project Management)

Hamdard University, Pakistan

Bachelor of Science in Management Sciences

Pakistan Naval Academy

Professional Affiliations/ Training / Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (certified by Micron Technology, Inc.)

ISO 9001/TS 16949 Certified Internal Auditor

PMI-PMP Certification (Boot-Camp Training)

Business Process Modelling (BPMN/BPI)

TPM Continuous Improvement champion

Advance Supply Chain Planning Systems

FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis)

KT (Kepner-Tregoe) Analysis

References -

Shahzad Mansoor, Managing Director Atlas Group Ltd

Tel: 703-***-****

Email: acxnxv@r.postjobfree.com

Jeff Renner, Team lead at Atlas Group Ltd

Tel: 703-***-****

Email: acxnxv@r.postjobfree.com

Brian Martin, Sr. Consultant at Atlas Group Ltd

Tel: 703-***-****

Email: acxnxv@r.postjobfree.com

Contact this candidate