Ira Feldman, PMP
Broadlands, VA *****
********@*****.***
Senior Project Manager/Systems Integrator with strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills, focusing on partner relationships. Managed multiple projects focused on saving the company time and money through efficiencies and business processes while working closely with global/virtual technical and business partners.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager 7/2015 – Current
Senior information technology professional currently looking to return to the full-time workforce in an IT project manager role. I left my last position when ExxonMobil decided to leave Northern Virginia to take care of my elderly father. During this time, I received my PMP certification while driving a school bus for Loudoun County Public Schools part time.
Exxon Mobil Corporation, Fairfax, VA 3/1997 – 6/2015
Senior Project Lead/Systems Integrator/Analyst 2/2005 – 6/2015
Coordinated and implemented up to 20 projects per year valued at up to $5 million each
Managed resources from multiple global offshore business units (Networks, application, Business) to deliver projects on time and within budget
Coordinated project schedules and status reports while identifying and mitigating risks resolving technical problems
Planned infrastructure projects to include communication to the stakeholders, cross-functional global groups and vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget
Defined project scope, requirements, deliverables and ensured all project phases were fully documented
Participated and upgraded disaster recovery plans for infrastructure and applications
Managed the installation of 100 to 200 physical/virtual servers a year including installation of 10 to 15 business applications
Adapted to changing priorities and deadlines to ensure successful project installations
Fostered culture of continuous improvement by picking up projects without delivery delays
Trained new staff members in business and operational processes
Performed change management activities, business UAT and internal audits
Web Application Project Lead 2/2000 – 2/2005
Served as Rotational IT Incident Manager for eBusiness production problems. Analyzed data and provided ongoing expertise in solving technical issues
Saved the company $50K in software licenses by gathering all past purchase orders and working with IBM to bring licenses up to date without the need to purchase more licenses
Brought in five Websphere applications into group to reduce overhead cost of supporting these applications
Identified and analyzed systems requirements to define project scope and deliverables
Performed duties as Functional Coordinator for Change Management
Worked closely with vendors to test and deliver applications on time
Researched a new search engine to use with our websites
Coordinated and developed stress testing plans for websites
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Team Lead 3/1997 – 2/2000
Served as Lead Operational Technician managing a team of nine with a commitment to operational integrity and flawless execution
Supported Mobil’s financial, medical and real estate applications with 98% uptime reliability
Analyzed information from multiple sources to assess priorities and resource needs in preparation for requests to accelerate work
Researched and installed a new cash management system, creating test plans, implementation plans, contingency plans, system and business documentation
Coordination of resources for projects and operational activities
Prioritized and resolved over 10,000 problem and change management tickets per year
BB&T Corporation, Falls Church, VA (formerly First Virginia Bank) 4/1993 – 3/1997
Senior Program Analyst
Served as one of two programmers involved in converting a mortgage system
Developed online programs saving the Customer Service Department several minutes in processing inquiries
Identified and documented system deficiencies
Maintained close contact with vendor and developed solutions with vendor’s software
Provided reports for special reporting
Improved change management process
Automated reporting to investors for mortgage loans
EDUCATION
BBA, Management Information Systems – Pace University, New York, NY
Honors - Phi Eta Sigma and Dean’s List
COMPUTER RELATED SKILLS/COURSES
Microsoft Office Suite
VISIO
Microsoft Project
Virtualization Technologies
SDLC
SharePoint
Disaster Recovery
Change/Problem Management
Odyssey/Harvest
BMC Remedy
Windows Server
SAS Programming
Vendor Management
Resource Management
Team Leadership