Manager Data Analyst

OKSANA BALLMER, MBA, MS

Naples, FL ***** 240-***-**** adjudx@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/oksanaballmer/ Senior Program Manager / Senior Project Manager

Project Life Cycle Management Risk Management Business Intelligence Process Improvement A dynamic and detail-oriented Program and Project Manager with several years of diverse experience and success in managing multifaceted IT projects. Proven ability to coordinate, plan, and implement strategies to align multiple disciplines, and coordinate efforts between business groups. Drives complex systems integration for robust, high-quality solutions that solve business problems. Excellent communication skills; able to tailor messages to the audience in both written and verbal formats. Builds and leverages relationships and effectively communicates with all project sponsor and stakeholders. Good decision-making and problem-solving skills. Works effectively with others at all levels of the organization. Recognized as a solutions driver who bridges the gap between business and technology. Possesses strong skills in blending IT applications and concepts to drive business objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Project Development - Software Development Life Cycle - Adapts to New Technology

- Flexible & Adaptable - IT Infrastructure Standardization - Conflict Resolution

- Business & IT Strategic Planning - Analytical & Problem-solving Skills - High-Stress Tolerance

- Planning & Organizing - Supervisory & Leadership Skills - Business Data Analysis Skills

- Skilled Negotiator - Key Performance Metrics - Strategic Planning

- Workflow Analysis & Optimization - Process Engineering - Systems Implementation SELECTED PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Led and managed a $17M critical multi-phased anti-money laundering (AML) project, supervising 75 project team members. Defined project scope, risk, and issue management, budgeting, scheduling, resourcing, change control, implementation, and closures. Exceeded quality standards and compliance governance, and delivered projects on time, within budget.

Actively directed and drove multi-million fixed-fee Standards of Work (SOWs) with vendors and consulting firms. Executed SOWs, project work plans, and revised as required to meet the ever-changing needs and project demands.

Analyzed forecasted compensation plans and recommended changes that saved the organization thousands of dollars.

Contributed to the definition, design, and implementation of custom workflows for Client Intelligence Unit (CIU) and Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

Developed and prepared presentations and project plans including staff requirements, cost estimates, detailed budgets, and Statement of Work (SOWs).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. (RJA) St. Petersburg, FL 2015 - 2019 Senior Project Manager

Successfully execute the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications (OFSAA, formerly Mantas) with RJA custom modules, supporting comprehensive procedures that address regulatory requirements, policies and trading practices including safekeeping of client funds, collection activities, money laundering, and compliance record keeping.

Liaise among internal customers, external suppliers, and consultants.

Direct the disaster recovery processes for all IT systems and back up databases.

Oversee workstreams, delivery, and travel expense for more than 25 project team members as well as 20 Oracle and Ernst & Young external consultants.

Analyze risks with KYC, AML, Regulatory Reporting-related project delivery and ensured mitigation strategies were developed and executed as required.

Oksana Ballmer adjudx@r.postjobfree.com 240-***-**** P a g e 2 NIH / NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES (NIAID) Rockville, MD 2014 - 2015 Senior Project Manager

Directed the migration of existing content for updated SharePoint environment including governance, system architecture, information architecture, and migration strategy for the NIAID’s departments’ collaboration.

Created and executed a project migration plan consistent with project goals defined by key stakeholders that aligned with the project management standards at NIAID.

Assessed the organization’s current environment including capacity planning, architecture design, and led the installation of multiple farms. Initiated the migration to the new SharePoint environment.

Led all phases of SharePoint migration through complete lifecycle. FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA) Rockville, MD 2008 - 2014 Senior Program Manager / Senior Data Analyst

Developed technology solutions for market regulation systems, that processed daily transaction volumes for over 128 records.

Supported internal and external clients including NASDAQ stock market and New York stock exchange.

Led the successful execution of medium and large-scale multiple projects including Big Data initiatives by following SDLC in Agile and Waterfall Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC.)

Delivered company-wide decision-making efforts that selected and acquired tools.

Created and executed a web-based Interface Notification (ICN) system for upcoming technology changes, releases, and procedures. Used for reporting by executives, business solution groups, development, analysts, and quality assurance teams.

Established a web-based DataPedia system that served the business and technical needs of the organization, including knowledge management, data flow diagrams, and data reference. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Senior Project Lead / Senior System Analyst at Coram Healthcare Inc., Apria Healthcare Company Columbia, MD Senior Developer / Senior System Analyst at Analytical Solutions, Inc (ASI) Washington, DC Product Manager / Senior Developer at Digital Support Corporation (DSC) Rockville, MD EDUCATION & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Master of Business Administration and Management Strayer University, Washington, DC Master of Information Management, Artificial Intelligence Moscow State University of Engineering, Electronics & Automation Graduated with High Honors

DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT

Oracle9iAS Portal, SQL Plus, TOAD, SQL Loader, Developer 2000, SharePoint, 2007/2010/2013, SharePoint Designer, Visual Studio Online, Enterprise Manager 9.2, Discoverer 9.0.4, ViewletBuilder, OnDisplay Agent Builder 4.0, jBuilder DATABASES

Oracle 7.x / 8.0 / 8i / 9i / 10g / 11g, MS Access

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

SQL, HTML, JavaScript, XML, PL/SQL, DHTML, Visual Basic, Java, FORTRAN PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS

MS Project, MS Visio, MS Office/Project Web App

DATA DISCOVERY TOOLS

Tableau, IBM Cognos, Request Tracking Tools StarTeam, JIRA U.S. Security Clearance: Public Trust

Bilingual in English and Russian

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