Project Management

Relocation: Anywhere, USA Citizenship: US Citizen-Military Veteran

Phone: 404-***-**** Email/Skype: adgm3y@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: OmarSharifPMP Web: www.OmarSharif.info

Lead Project and Program Visionary

“I don't watch IT happen. I don't wonder how IT happens. I make I.T. happen”

Project Manager and Event Planner with 10 years’ experience and 20 years’ IT experience developing software systems and services. I can take your raw data or ideas, assess it, and define it into a comprehensive Project Management Plan. This includes high-quality estimates and weighted risk, which can be managed within a sustainable Project Life Cycle. My affiliative management style and technical/non-technical communication skills make me an excellent candidate to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and deliver your business objectives, visions, and expected benefits within scope, time, and budget.

SKILL SET SUMMARY

Project Management Life Cycle:

IT Planning/Strategy, SDLC, Agile, Waterfall, SCRUM, Kanban, eXtreme Programming, Quality Management, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Budgeting, Scheduling, Resource Management, Vendor Management

Project Deliverables:

Custom Software Development, Database Design (RDBMS), Systems Engineering, System Migrations/Integrations, Enterprise-wide Implementations, Offshore Development, Certified Software Development, Cross-Platform Development

Project (Industry/Domains) Environments:

Manufacturing, Clinical, Pharmaceutical, Public Health, Retail, Telecommunications, Financial, Government, Oil&Gas

Project (Standards/Compliance) Environments:

HIPPA Rules and Standards for Privacy, Security and Certified EHR Technology (CEHRT) 45 CFR Part 164.302–318; Health Level-7 standard for transfer of clinical data between software applications used by healthcare providers; FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations on electronic records and electronic signatures; ISO 17025 standard used by testing and calibration laboratories; ISO 9000 standard that defines, establishes, and maintains a quality assurance system.

Project Documentation:

Project Management (Scope Management, Requirements Management, Schedule Management, Cost Management, Change Management, Configuration Management) Plan, Benefits Management Plan, Executive Presentations, Activity Attributes/List, Change Log, Issue Log, Lesson Learned Register, Project Scope Statement, Quality Metrics/Report, Requirements Document, Requirements Traceability Matrix, Usability Test Report, Risk Register/Report, Stakeholder Register, Schedule Forecast, Project Calendar/Schedule, Milestone List, Security/Privacy Policy, Business Proposals

Project Management Tools:

Microsoft Project, Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, SharePoint, Visual SourceSafe, Team Foundation Server;

HP Application Lifecycle Management; JIRA; Zoho Project; Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management; Clarity

Professional Character Traits:

Influential, Persuasive, Technical/Non-Technical Communicator, Flexible, Persistence, Committed, Loyal, Detail-Oriented, Team-Oriented, Process-Driven, Knowledge-Seeker, Self-Starter, Problem-Solver, Listener, Politically Aware

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Institute – Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification – in progress 2021

DeVry University – B.S., Computer Information Systems – 1995-1998

MILITARY VETERAN SERVICE

United States Army / Georgia National Guard – Petroleum Supply Specialist – 1992-2003

CAREER HISTORY

Project Manager – CyNet Systems, Inc. – Oct 2018 to Dec 2019

Focused teams on business objectives and tracked progress to ensure project milestones were completed on time, on budget and with desired results.

Moved between agile and waterfall approaches depending on project specifics and client goals, creating detailed project road maps, plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures. Defined processes and tools best suited to each project.

Identified key deliverables based on business requirements to manage stakeholder expectations and direct achievement of project goals.

Identified high-level risks, assumptions, and constraints based on the current environment, organizational factors, historical data, and expert judgment, to propose an implementation strategy.

South Carolina Department of Mental Health

IT Healthcare Consultant - Business Analyst & Project Lead driving certification achievement for development and testing of a Certified EHR Technology (CEHRT) using 2015 Edition criteria and standards.

Identified key deliverables based on the 2015 Edition Modular Ambulatory EHR Certification criteria and Behavioral Health Workflows to manage stakeholder needs in an South Carolina Department of Mental Health EMR application.

Documented 2015 Edition Matrix to manage scope, scheduling, cost, and resources.

IT Project Manager – eData Platform, Corp. – Jan 2010 to Jan 2018

Managed all internal and external projects for a Software as a Service (SaaS) advanced platform that enables organizations to deploy a suite of tailored applications to meet business objectives.

Focused teams on business objectives and tracked progress to ensure project milestones were completed on time, on budget and with desired results.

Moved between agile and waterfall approaches depending on project specifics and client goals, creating detailed project road maps, plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures. Defined processes and tools best suited to each project.

Identified key deliverables based on business requirements to manage stakeholder expectations and direct achievement of project goals.

Identified high-level risks, assumptions, and constraints based on the current environment, organizational factors, historical data, and expert judgment, to propose an implementation strategy.

Informed stakeholders of approved project charter to ensure mutual understanding of key deliverables, milestones, and their roles and responsibilities.

Reviewed and assessed detailed project requirements, constraints, and assumptions with stakeholders based on project charter, lessons learned, and by using requirement gathering techniques to establish detailed project deliverables.

Presented project management plan to relevant stakeholders according to applicable policies and procedures to obtain approval to proceed with project execution.

Conducted kick-off meeting, communicating start of project, key milestones, and other relevant information to inform and engage stakeholders and gain commitment.

Managed task execution based on the project management plan to achieve project deliverables.

Implemented approved changes and corrective actions by following change management plan to meet project requirements. Implemented the quality management plan to ensure that work is performed in accordance with required quality standards. Implemented risk management plan to minimize impact of the risks.

Measured project performance using tools and techniques to identify and quantify any variances and corrective actions.

Managed changes to project by following change management plan to ensure project goals remain aligned with business needs.

Verified that project deliverables conform to the quality standards established in quality management plan by using appropriate tools and techniques to meet project requirements and business needs.

Reviewed issue log and determined corrective actions to minimize the impact on project.

Obtained final user acceptance of project deliverables from relevant stakeholders to confirm that project scope and deliverables were achieved. Transferred the ownership of deliverables to assigned stakeholders in accordance with project plan to facilitate project closure.

eData Platform Corp. / Cardiac Associates Inc.

Directed project to deliver certification achievement for development and testing of a Certified EHR Technology (CEHRT) using Meaningful Use criteria and standards.

Identified key deliverables based on the Meaningful Use 2014 Edition Modular Ambulatory EHR Certification criteria and Cardiology Clinical Workflows to manage stakeholder needs in an eData Specialty EHR application.

Documented Meaningful Use Matrix to manage scope, scheduling, cost, and resources.

Chevron Phillips Chemical

Directed project to deliver a successful StarLIMS upgrade and enterprise implementation of a custom Sample Workflow and Work Order Management solution for six Chevron chemical plant refineries.

Treatment Assessment Screening Center (TASC)

Directed project to deliver enterprise implementation of StarLIMS upgrade and integration of Sample Workflow integration with multiple lab test instruments at ten TASC drug screening locations.

eData Platform Corp.

Directed project to deliver system application updates to .NET Framework and SaaS subscription model to include: eData Platform Application, eData Platform Designer, eData Interoperability.

VA Boston Healthcare System

Directed project to deliver implementation of a custom Case Management application that integrates with existing StarLIMS.

IT Consultant – Conflair, Inc. – Jan 2007 to Jan 2010

Managed the quality and testing of a all software that enables organizations to deploy applications to meet business needs. Ensured quality and compliant delivery of real-time interoperability custom applications in a Cloud, Internet of Things (IoT) and/or mobile technology infrastructure.

Focused teams on functional requirements, risk-based testing, and test estimation.

Defined test strategy and tools best suited to each project.

Moved between agile and waterfall approaches depending on project specifics and client goals.

Documented detailed test plans, test reports, schedules, and task.

Conducted test, demos, and inspections to verify product readiness for phase gates.

Maintained defect tracking process and continuous defect review.

WebOps, LLC

Responsible for the QA and testing efforts for Virtual Loaner Bank project to be integrated into core web applications for medical logistic devices.

The Home Depot

Responsible for the mobile application testing efforts Home Depot mobile app for the iPhone and Android.

Quintiles

Responsible for the business analysis efforts for StarLIMS implementation and integration of new laboratory information management system (LIMS).

MedQuist

Responsible for leading the QA and testing efforts for multiple concurrent releases for MedQuist DocQmanage Enterprise Platform system which include: DocQmanage, DocQscribe, and DocQsign.

Metametrix Clinical Laboratory

Responsible for the QA and testing efforts for StarLIMS implementation and integration of new laboratory information management system (LIMS).

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