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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted:
January 20, 2021

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Alex S Pereira

Vancouver B.C. Tel: 604-***-****

Email: adjkww@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

A highly organized, detailed oriented Senior Project Manager/Digital Media & Technology Specialist with over 19 years of experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects through the full project life cycle from planning through development, testing and deployment along with managing scope, schedule, budget and risk to ensure projects are delivered successfully on time Accomplishments

• Managed implementations of IT infrastructure, Data, Storage, Application and Cloud migrations (PaaS, IaaS, Saas) (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), Citrix, Windows server/10 implementation/upgrades, Dynamics 365, ServiceNow Smart Building technologies, VPN, AV, Security, Access Control, Video Surveillance, CCTV, Skype for Business, Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, One Drive cloud connectors for Skype, cloud based applications, customer analytics, Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN, SDWAN, LTE, Analog, Digital telecom, digital signage networks, POS (Interac, Square, Shopkeep), AV, digital design, build, video surveillance systems, access control, customer facing applications at: Capilano Mall, Westshore Town Center, Willowbrook Mall, Bower Place, Cloverdale Mall, Bayview Village, Parq Resort and casino, Sportchek's Robson, South Edmonton Common, Halifax and Ottawa Rideau Centre Flagship & Hero store locations with budgets from $5M - $15M, BCLDB store locations across BC, LUSH FRESH HANDMADE COSMETICS over 300 stores local and internationally

• Strategic planning, management and implementation of IT Infrastructure, digital signage network, POS (Interac, Square, Shopkeep), AV across 300 stores and new store openings locally and internationally for LUSH FRESH HANDMADE COSMETICS

• Managed the construction and implementation of IT and AV infrastructure for QuadReal’s new international & local offices, HK,UK, New York, Victoria, Toronto, Vancouver & Calgary

• Integration of building operational technologies like HVAC, lighting, access control, elevators, video surveillance etc on to a single secure network

• Managed the implementation of digital signage at TELUS, BC Place, TD Place, Sportchek Flagships & hero store locations, Parq casino and resort and QuadReal Park Place.

• Collaborated with Cisco, Polycom, Crestron, Microsoft, Adobe, Omnivex, Stratacache, Planar and other required vendors for a successful rollout

• Managed datacenter setups, builds and moves as per business requirement

• Managed the implementation of Skype for business across Canada and internationally

• Planned and managed data center upgrades, migrations and build outs across Canada

• Developed functional requirements for IT & digital projects to ensure final solutions mapped to identified business needs

• Developed and maintained Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans within platform systems and operations function

• Involved in the technical direction and procurement of new systems

• Managed all construction activities following project approvals and coordinated work with property management to include phasing, staging and site logistics

• Allocated necessary project resources including subcontractors, suppliers and company labor

• Exceptional relationship building skills in a client facing environment, providing interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills in a project environment Employment History

Dec 2019 to Present Program Manager/Senior Project Manager IT/Infrastructure/New Store Opening – LUSH FRESH HANDMADE COSMETICS Canada

• Responsible for deployment of MS Teams, Dynamics 365 locally and internationally to over 5000 team members

• Managed external vendors, SME’s, internal teams and various resources to ensure a successful rollout

• Responsible for gathering business and technical requirements

• Planned pilot roll out, testing, support, change management, technical readiness, communications, training, documentation and operational handover

• Strategic planning, management and implementation of IT Infrastructure, digital signage network, POS, AV across 300 stores and new store openings locally and internationally

• Worked along side all stakeholders: product owner, real estate, store design, construction, store opening, IT, CLP teams to ensure store openings were a success and on time

• Managed Project Managers, Project coordinators to ensure successful delivery of projects Alex S Pereira

Vancouver B.C. Tel: 604-***-****

Email: adjkww@r.postjobfree.com

• Responsible for managing deliverables and timelines from external vendors like Stingray, Microsoft, Fortinet, HP etc

• Managed project schedules and budgets to ensure project completion on time, on budget, and within scope and agreed performance metrics

• Provided senior management and the PMO with regular project updates

• Developed project documentation ensuring alignment with business goals and properly defined project scope, deliverables, risk analysis and resource requirements

• Ensure projects are executed according to approved time, cost estimates and quality June 2019 to Dec 2019 Senior Project Manager IT/New Store Opening – BCLDB Burnaby Canada

• Responsible for deployment of MS Teams to 1000 users across the BC

• Managed external vendors, SME’s, internal teams and various resources to ensure a successful rollout

• Responsible for gathering business and technical requirements

• Planned pilot roll out, testing, support, change management, technical readiness, communications, training, documentation and operational handover

• Managed implementations of IT applications, infrastructure, digital signage network, POS, AV, digital design, build, customer facing applications for all existing and new BCLDB store locations

• Managed implementation of Dynamics 365, ESO (Enterprise Store Operations) applications, functionality, and enhancements

• Managed, planned and implemented roll out of Windows 10 OS across 7000 team members

• Managed datacenter setups, builds and moves as per business requirements

• Responsible for managing deliverables and timelines from external vendors like JDA, Veras, Intergalactic, Shopify etc

• Worked along side all stakeholders: real estate, store design, construction, store opening, IT, CLP teams to ensure store openings were a success and on time Managed Project Managers, Product Management and development working with multiple stakeholders

• Managed project schedules and budgets to ensure project completion on time, on budget, and within scope and agreed performance metrics

• Provided senior management and the PMO with regular project updates including status reports, project health and financial information

• Developed project documentation ensuring alignment with business goals and properly defined project scope, deliverables, risk analysis and resource requirements October 2017 to May 2019 Project Manager IT/Infrastructure – Quadreal Property Group Vancouver Canada

• Lead planning, build, transition and commissioning initiatives from construction, development through to implementation for 6 major retail locations in Canada – Capilano Mall, Westshore Town Center, Willowbrook Mall, Bower Place, Cloverdale Mall and Bayview Village

• Managed the construction and implementation of IT and AV infrastructure for QuadReal’s new international & local offices, HK, UK, New York, Victoria & Calgary

• Integration of building operational technologies like HVAC, lighting, access control, elevators, video surveillance etc on to a single secure network

• Planning and managing the installation of IT, Wi-Fi and customer analytics infrastructure

• Planned and managed data center upgrades, migrations and build outs across Canada

• Managed technical deployment of building operational technology such as HVAC, lighting etc

• Ensure evaluation processes and risk mitigation strategies are in place throughout the Project to identify and address risks early in the life cycle of project elements

• Allocate necessary project resources including subcontractors, suppliers and company labor April 2017 to October 2017 Senior Project Manager IT/Infrastructure – Paladin Technologies Vancouver Canada

• Planning and managing the installation of IT, AV, digital signage, security, access control, telecom, network and POS equipment

• Managed datacenter setups, builds and moves as per business requirements

• Lead planning, build, transition and commissioning initiatives from construction, development through to implementation for Parq Resort and Casino

• Experience with Lenel, Avigilon & Bosch

Alex S Pereira

Vancouver B.C. Tel: 604-***-****

Email: adjkww@r.postjobfree.com

• Managed all construction activities following project approvals and coordinated work with property management to include phasing, staging and site logistics

• Ensure evaluation processes and risk mitigation strategies are in place throughout the Project to identify and address risks early in the life cycle of project elements

• Develop facility designs and specifications incorporating appropriate layouts, space allocations, security, access control, signage, way-finding systems and equipment requirements

Nov 2015 to Nov 2016 Senior Project Manager Digital Media/Infrastructure – FGL Sports Ltd, Vancouver, Canada.

• Managed implementations of IT, digital signage network, POS, AV, digital design, build, customer facing applications of Sportchek's Robson, South Edmonton Common, Halifax and Ottawa Rideau Centre Flagship & Hero store locations

• Planned and managed data center upgrades, migrations and build outs across Canada

• Managed Project Managers, Product Management and development working with multiple stakeholders

• Lead team of project managers through teamwork and shared knowledge

• Managed all construction activities following project approvals and coordinated work with property management to include phasing, staging and site logistics

• Planned and successfully delivered digital signage and digital retail experiences projects while managing risk, complexity and change

• Managed project schedules and budgets to ensure project completion on time, on budget, and within scope and agreed performance metrics

• Provided senior management and the PMO with regular project updates including status reports, project health and financial information

• Developed project documentation ensuring alignment with business goals and properly defined project scope, deliverables, risk analysis and resource requirements

• Managed implementation of applications through participation in development processes alongside technical leads

• Provided leadership to the cross-functional project team in accordance with the project mandate and company’s strategic objectives

April 2006 to Nov 2015 Project Manager/Digital Media & Technology Specialist – TELUS Studios, Vancouver, Canada.

• Planned and managed data center upgrades, migrations and build outs across Canada

• Managed design and implementation of around 1500 Digital Signage screens for the TELUS digital signage solution at BC Place & TD Place

• Implemented the roll out, layout and design of 120 digital signage screens across Canada and internationally

• Implemented NetSuite, DocuSign, Adobe Sign, eSignLive eSignatures across corporate and public networks

• Experience with Cisco StadiumVision, Unified Communications, Telepresence, VOIP, IVR

• Managed implementation of Quantum Storenext, XSAN, Terrablock etc

• Responsible for building and rolling out of the mobile streaming network using wowza streaming servers

• Video quality analysis using visual and application based programs like Baton, Vidchek etc

• Managing the TELUS TVN Digital Signage Network displayed over 50 screens across the country

• teamVision Desktop – all technical operations management for this award- winning weekly internal video communications vehicle

• Distribution of video content directly to over 30,000 employee desktops – corporate communications

Educational Qualifications

August 1996 – Bachelor of Arts University of Mumbai September 1998 – 2 Year Diploma in IT, Video and Audio Engineering & Multimedia References Available On Request



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