David M. Sterling

US: +1-704-***-**** – US Citizen with broad international experience

Synopsis

Exceptional advisor in Software/Applications analysis and development, corporate advisor including C-Level, functional teams and developers, IT project management, planning, ability to work across entire organizations.

Well-versed in working with third-party/external providers, including accountability and compliance.

Client facing expert with content management, document control, usability and customer satisfaction.

Consultant, business analyst and advisor in multiple countries (US, EU, Eastern Europe, South America), able to adapt to and with different cultures, traditions and practices.

Adept in current technology implementation and business analysis in the proper application to organizational needs and future direction.

Exceptional Leader, Project/Program Manager in with 100’s of projects completed through hands-on mentorship & leadership. Charter member of PMI, well versed in use and application of SCRUM and Agile methodologies.

Highlight of soft skills: Interpersonal Communications, Team Building, Management Information Systems (MIS), Functional Analysis, Process Improvement, Client Management/Engagement, Relationship Building, Presentations/Speaking, Training/Mentoring, Course Development (user manuals and hands-on video instruction), Full SDLC, UAT testing & QA-team management, and program/project management (my own methods and have used in-house, Agile, Scrum, and others). Creative problem solver adjusting for cultural needs and quickly adapt to multiple disciplines, processes in multiple industries. Have begun implementation work in the Power platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).

Highlight of Industry background: Software, General, Consulting, Legal, Logistics, Banking/Brokerage, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Defense and others.

Expert in multiple technologies, specialist in collaboration and communications.

Author, instructor and developer of training programs and services.

Legal background: Technical discovery expert (software, project execution/management) and expert witness in multiple cases over 24 years including patent, intellectual property, misappropriation, theft of trade secrets, piracy and breach of contract. Experience and testifying expert in MSA compliance and outcomes.

Professional Background

International/Principal Consultant, Project Manager, Software Architect – Sterling International Consulting Group

Present: Professional services and executive level consultant in the architecture and design of enterprise information management systems, software development and integration, development and implementation of collaboration systems, corporate governance, business continuity, practical knowledge application, global program/project implementation, international project and program management business development and implementation of emerging technologies in US local and international settings in multiple business lines (consulting, DOD, banking, brokerage, manufacturing, logistics, legal and more). Soft Skills: Technical development, business analysis, information architecture, project leadership, corporate advisory (all levels), project and program management, internal and client relationship management, cultural application and adaptation, business development, technical writing (author), technical team leadership, hands-on training and training program development for entire organizations. Technical Skills: hands-on software development, content management, technical business applications, identity management and security, applications integration and specialty areas such as SharePoint, M365, Teams, Azure, Active Directory (Entra ID), C#, JavaScript, jQuery, Scripting, SQL Server/TSQL, API’s, Virtualization/Infrastructure, Data Retrieval, Master Data Management, SCRUM/Agile methodologies, best practice project management, presenter, speaker, knowledge transfer and training expert (development, methods, processes, best practice and course development written and developed through tools like Camtasia).

Senior Architect/Advisor – SPATCO Energy Solutions

09/20 – Present: Summary: Business analysis and software development of custom solutions on the Microsoft SharePoint platform.

Expert Witness/Discovery/Code review – Law Firm (confidential)

03/22 – 11/22: Technical discovery of planned solutions, project artifacts and detailed code review involving improper implementation, controls used and project management review and compliance.

Project Manager - Rochester Public Schools

06/22 – 10/22: Project management and advisory services.

Senior Architect/Advisor - Mack Defense LLC

01/17 – 07/21: Information architect and client facing relationship manager. Evaluation of objectives, direct client interaction, custom solution development and client management between Mack Defense and the Canadian DND.

Senior Consultant – Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

05/17 – 10/18: Custom solution development in document control, search and information security

Senior Consultant/Instructor - American Kennel Club

06/16 – 05/17: Consultant and advisor to management, software project manager and software instructor for the organization (Raleigh, NC & NYC).

Senior Consultant/Advisor/Information Architect – Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

09/14 – 05/16: Turnaround advisor and information architect covering corporate communications, legal compliance and business continuity.

Senior Consultant/Advisor – North Carolina Department of Transportation

05/14 – 08/14: Direct advisor and architect of the collaboration and communications initiative to transform the organization to a more data focused environment.

Senior Consultant/Infrastructure Architect – Axalta Coating Systems

02/13 – 11/13: Architecture and infrastructure platform review and rebuild of multiple environments providing a global collaboration solution and retirement of out-of-date applications.

Senior Consultant – City of Dayton, OH

02/14 – 02/14: Review, evaluation and development of a multi-year technical roadmap to accomplish the long term needs to upgrade, consolidate and integrate multiple collaboration platforms.

Senior Consultant – Microsoft Consulting Services

05/13 – 01/14: Architect and designer of the infrastructure and solutions platform for a global validated SharePoint deployment for Bausch & Lomb's Clinical Trials, Quality & Regulatory compliance efforts.

Solution Architect/Advisor – North State Communications

06/13 – 11/13: Architecture and UI/UX development of a new communications intranet.

Architect/Advisor – Atlanta Housing Authority

02/13 – 10/13: Architecture and development of an extranet “portal” referral tracking system integrating back-end real estate management system with external agencies to provide participant referrals to various programs (training, education, drug rehab and other services), tracking original requests and follow up reporting.

Architect/Advisor – American Homes 4 Rent

02/13 – 08/13: Architecture and development of a custom integration integrating CRM and automated management of documents and property artifacts.

Solutions Developer – Consulting agency, Indianapolis, IN

04/13 – 05/13: Extensive development of solutions and controls for a large pharmaceutical firm on behalf of the agency; included development instruction and implementation of best practices.

Advisor – Multiple Investment Firms (Confidential)

01/12 – 03/13: Providing advisory services and current market analysis on third party products and services.

Architect/Advisor – Atlanta Housing Authority

08/12 – 12/12: Development of individual review and recommendations on all aspects of the current operation in an effort to become a ‘paperless’ environment.

Technical Program Design – U.S. Army – US Wide & AFRICOM (Vicenza, Italy)

07/2012-12/2012: Development of a complete training program and in-person instruction in software design and development.

Enterprise Information Systems Architect – Sealy Mattress Company

12/11 – 07/12: Chartered to assess and re-engineer a corporate wide intranet/extranet replacement and initiative to convert legacy systems into a cohesive communications platform, including corporate governance and best practices.

Global Information Systems and Infrastructure Architect – Microsoft Consulting Services

09/11 – 12/11: Co-architect in the design and infrastructure architecture for Ernest & Young’s international communications and document management platforms.

Global Intranet Architect and Advisor – BAE Systems, Corporate

08/11 – 01/12: Performed a corporate wide review and developed a complete end-to-end roadmap for the implementation of a ‘global portal’ to provide the architecture to integration of multiple intranet systems into a governed and centralized system.

Technical Advisor – Hendrick Motor Sports

07/11 – 08/11: Advisor to guide (and instruct) in the migration and upgrade of the corporate intranet.

Development Architect – Ability Network

06/11 - 08/11: Developed multiple components and implemented a highly customized public facing communications site including providing the direct leadership and coordination of a multi-national team (Europe, South America & US).

Architectural Advisor/Management Consultant – Boyden International

01/11 - 01/13: Advisor on platform and technical assistance in operations, including heavy support and execution of corrective measures for problems with integrated ‘off-shore’ solutions.

Business and Technical Advisor/Project Manager - ExxonMobil Corporation Lubricants & Specialties Division

02/11 - 06/11: Designer and architect of the global business continuity program across the division for response to critical environment factors and events.

Execution Architect/On-going Advisor - Andritz, Inc.

09/10 – 02/12: Architect on the global intranet and extranet presence in North America and Europe.

Additional background provided upon request – includes consulting projects to Microsoft, Accenture, Avanade and others

Publications, Awards and Speaking Engagements

Chairman’s Bronze Award in Innovation, BAE Systems

Keynote Speaker – Regional Partners consolidated program, Northern & Central New Jersey SharePoint Users Group

Author SharePoint 2010 Complete Installation and Usage Guide, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 The Complete Reference, MCMS Primer

Several others – list available

PMI Charter Member (PMP Certified 1997)

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