Val S. Mrozek, Jr.

Senior IT Project Manager Profile

Millersville, MD 21108 • 443-***-****

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Technically minded and results-driven professional with extensive experience in spearheading multiple parallel IT project, from initiation to completion, within strict time and budgetary constraints. Proven expertise in developing and executing comprehensive technology strategies aligned with corporate objectives. Credible history of implementing project management best practices to optimize project efficiency and drive successful outcomes. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams with keen focus on delivering complex technology solutions, achieving project milestones, and meeting/exceeding performance goals. Out-of-the-box thinker with exceptional interpersonal, analytical, multitasking, pressure handling, and organizational skills.

Areas of Expertise

Project Planning & Execution

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Technology Trends & Innovation

Budget & Resource Management

Vendor Management

Quality Assurance

Change Management

Continuous Improvement

IT Infrastructure Management

Contract Reviews

Technology Governance

Team Building & Leadership

Complex Problem Resolution

Cross-functional Collaboration

Project Closure

Career Experience

Having taken some time to focus on family, technology, and music, I am excited at the prospect of a long-term association with a company like yours where my technical and management skills can make a lasting impact.

University of Maryland (UMMC) 2011 – 2022

Contractor with Teksystems, Senior Program / Project Manager

Established PMO early standards and practices to enhance project consistency and streamline communication. Tested initial tool selection for new PMO office to provide valuable insights and contribute to overall success of project management initiatives. Introduced IT staff to project workbooks, created more formal team meetings, developed project timelines, and updated reports for team and management. Managed upgrade project for switches and hubs, performed wiring changes for site-wide upgrades and expansion, and oversaw implementation of Nurse Call system at off-site medical treatment center in 9 months. Provided smooth transitions and overall project success, as well as implemented Asset tracking and Cafeteria register system at Main Hospital.

Relevant Experience

W.R. Grace – Columbia, MD

Senior Global Technology Manager

Successfully migrated HP Open-mail to Exchange / 2003 and Novell to Microsoft Active Directory, while fostering company-wide cohesion.

Achieved annual savings of $0.5M in operating costs by implementing combined IPASS and Nortel VPN.

Transitioned from WAN Frame Relay technology to MPLS technologies aimed at enhancing response time, while reducing yearly expenses.

Achieved annual savings of $1M+ in communications costs by negotiating various vendor contracts for software, hardware, and services.

Administered $11M+ annual departmental expense budget and $4M+ capital budget.

Supervised seven IT regional managers and managed global team of 75 IT professionals.

Implemented all new Firewalls protecting Hospital network from internet.

Managed IT teams for acquisition of approximately 10 small business into Grace network, network standards, and desktop standards (software and Hardware).

Product Line / Corporate Infrastructure Manager

Managed successful implementation of $21M global technology project, while overseeing roll-out of ERP/SAP system, data center equipment, operating system software, monitoring facilities, networking infrastructure, and technical team. Completed project within designated timeline and under allocated budget.

Created and facilitated negotiation of outsourcing contracts for Maryland area Data Center staff and initial ERP/SAP Data Center in Philadelphia.

Implemented technology infrastructure required for ERP system with aim of ensuring seamless operations and efficient data management.

Managed seamless relocation of entire Mainframe Data Center from Baltimore to Columbia, MD within weekend which resulted in minimal disruption to 7 remote locations, 6 vendors, and 8-15 of our local and remote staff employees.

Infrastructure Manager, Grace Division (Product Line)

Revitalized corporate teams to collaborate on selecting technology standards aimed at enhancing business support while reducing costs for Grace.

Improved system availability to business by establishing operating, problem, and change control procedures for remote locations.

Developed and implemented comprehensive technical training programs for I/S staff to address immediate technical needs and long-term staff development in a systematic manner.

Grace Division (Product Line within Grace)

Technical Support Manager

Managed all technical aspects of Maryland Area Data Center, including hardware, operating systems and networking technology.

Collaborated with product management and engineering teams to identify, escalate, and resolve complex product issues and bugs.

Specialized in On-Line coding to maximize production up time.(Trained by IBM)

J. Schoenamans, Men’s Clothing Manufacture

System / Applications – Programmer

Wrote clean, efficient, and maintainable code, while following best practices and coding standards to ensure high-quality deliverable s, as well as continued automation of clothing manufacturing to save time and money.

Conducted thorough testing and debugging of applications, including identifying and resolving software defects to improve overall system performance and functionality.

Assisted in design and implementation of database structures and schemas aimed at ensuring data integrity and efficient query performance.

Upgraded in-house Payroll system.

US Navy

Systems Programmer, Atlantic Fleet

Collaborated closely with team of software engineers, system administrators, and others to analyze requirements, design solutions, and implement system enhancements.

Assisted in troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues to ensure minimal downtime/disruption to operations.

Participated in document reviews and contributed to restart procedures for continuous improvement of standards and best practices within organization.

Education

Master of Science in Information & Telecommunications Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration University of Baltimore – Baltimore, MD

Professional Development

Worked closely with Microsoft, AT/T, DELL, Symantec, H/P, IPASS, Gartner, IBM, and Cisco at the account management level on behalf of W.R. Grace.

Attended management level classes, including “Working Internationally with People”, team-building classes, Level 1 and 2 Grace Management classes, 6-Sigma exposure and Six Sigma “Champion of Projects”, the Krass effective negotiation classes, Fred Prior Time Management Seminars, outsourcing seminars, and various on-going technical “concept” meetings with vendors.

Attended 5-day multi-cloud environment and a second week of training on Mixed cloud environments, and considerations for moving forward and / or improve my understanding of new technology.

Guess Speaker for Guide (Chicago) and then IBM Atlantic for their USA conferences.

Lead coordinator for a segment of the Baltimore PMI conference in the 2014- 2016-time frame.

Started Baltimore’s Technology Group, consisting of approximately 15 Companies / approximately 20 people- Allowed me to develop my leadership skills with a higher level of professionals, with similar goals, technology and problems. In many cases these companies used the same vendors.

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