ARLIX W. LAI B.Sc., PMP®, CSM®, ITIL®
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Mississauga, Ontario L5L 4V7 admv7x@r.postjobfree.com
Profile
I am a detail-oriented PMP in IT Infrastructure, Change Management, Application Development, COTS Implementations and Data Processing. Experienced in end-to-end project management, particularly in Digital platform, DB migration to Cloud, system/application upgrades, integrations and new implementations for major financial institutes, public utilities and government ministries. Managed all levels of businesses stakeholders with their needs and expectations, defined functional requirements to the IT groups as well as external vendors. Demonstrated leadership, communication and soft skills within strong matrix organization. I believe in partnership when working with senior stakeholders from different business areas, coaching & collaboration when leading the hands-on groups, this approach plays a major role in managing complex projects and contributed to my success of leading the project teams.
Please note that I have been out of the country a few times to be home in Hong Kong to take care of my old parents in 2015, 2017 & 2018. My father passed away in 2017 at 103 and my mom followed in December 2018. I returned to Canada in February, 2019.
Technical Summary
Infrastructure Platform
MS Windows OS, MS Server, VMware, Citrix, AIX, Oracle OCI, Big-IP, Gridscale, F5, VPN, DNS, TCP/IP, Unicast, FTP/SFTP, Active Directory, MQ, Websphere, Cisco, SAN, Wintel, HPUX, Linux, Digital VAX(VMS), SAP, Mainframe, MS IIS
Programming Languages
JAVA, .Net, C++, C#, JavaScript, PERL,HTML and XML, APL, C, Visual Basic, MS Visual J++
Database
MS-Access, SQL, Oracle Exadata/ATP-D, Golden Gate, Sybase, DB2, Notes
Others
PMBOK, PMLC, Agile(Scrum framework), ITIL, Lean, SDLC, Implementation & Deployment Strategy, Test Case, BRP/DRP, Change Management, Vendor Management, VDI, Jira, Confluence, HPQC, Crystal Report, MKS, SharePoint, WebMethod, OpenText, ChangePoint, PlanView, PrimaVera, ClearView, LiveLink, TimeControl, MS-OCS, MS-Exchange, MS-IIS, SCORM, LMS, LCMS, e-Learning, MS-Outlook, MS-Project, MS-Visio, MS-Office Suite, WebEx, MS Lync, Avaya
Professional History
LOBLAW COMPANIES LIMITED JUNE 2019 – NOW
IT Project Manager, Payments and Rewards Technology
Completed Oracle Database Migration to OCI Cloud
Led team of 20+, including Oracle SMEs and multiple internal IT groups to successfully migrate 26 Exadata DBs to OCI Cloud in 8 months (Phase 1 of the DBs Cloud Migration program)
Developed & refined the Enterprise Cloud Security Requirements
Managed other Production enablement with Cloud Migration: Multiple AD Integration, SIEM Integration, ServiceNow Integration, CyberArk Integration, OCI Vault Integration, DR site Design/Connectivity/Failover
Managed & completed the Middleware Currency 2020
Upgraded 164 servers of multiple types of HW/OS/Applications setup
Upgraded 12 different middleware/technologies
Managed the Digital Platform Transition
Directed the transferred and re-distribution of support responsibilities from multiple vendors to internal support groups; across multiple systems, environments & applications
The scope of transition covered 97 different technologies
Organized over 100 support administrators to attend 41 Knowledge Transfer sessions
Reviewed & standardized remote access in Active Directory
Supervised the SIEM Integration & re-alignment
Managed the multiple ServiceNow Integration and Mapping to CMDB
CyberArk Integration among multiple businesses
Review & updated existing SLAs & runbooks
Managed On-Perm Oracle DBs Upgrade
Upgraded Oracle Database from 11g to 19c
Oracle hardware & Grids upgrade
Data Warehouse Enhancement
Analyzed, cleaned up and re-aligned all the reporting tables
Re-organized all the reporting users' access to meet enterprise standards
Analyzed & addressed existing Golden Gate replication issues
Customer Loyalty Programs Data Synchronization
Analyzed & resolved multiple customer loyalty programs' customers data synchronization issues
ROYAL BANK CORPORATION FEBRUARY – MAY 2018
Project Manager (on contract), PMO, Wealth Management
Performed gap analysis between the Enterprise-wide Windows 10 Upgrade program and the LOB Windows 10 Migration project
Determined the best strategy using the Scrum framework to manage the Application Compatibility Test from a newly created VM Desktop environment, with local and remote resources
Created supplemental processes to enhance communication with SMEs and application custodians, refine the ACT workflow, and streamline the interface between the LOB project and the Enterprise ITS
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL MARCH – SEPTEMBER 2016
IT Project Manager, Enterprise Infrastructure Project Management Office
Managed Global-wide Enterprise Windows 10 Upgrade
Managed Windows 10 OS image build, related to the corporate environment
Updated the SCCM Network Infrastructure, server upgrades, remote deployment scripts and other Network requirements
Developed and tested all core packages, e.g. drivers, enterprise core applications, etc.
Defined the change management and implementation processes for pilot & rollout globally
Managed Implementation of Active Directory Audit and Reporting Tools
Worked with Strategic Sourcing, and Legal Departments to defined vendor & product selection criteria
Consolidated technical requirements from multiple user groups, e.g. IT Infrastructure & Security, Auditing & Compliance, etc.
Managed the RFIs, RFPs, SOWs from multiple vendors
Successfully completed Prove of Concept on multiple products and finalized the SOW on product / vendor selection
Managed the replacement of voice mail system(for 16,000+ users) with Avaya OfficeLinx
Leveraged enterprise infrastructure modernization and Data Centre relocation to upgrade the Voice Mail platform
Worked with Strategic Sourcing, and Legal Departments to negotiate with multiple vendors on multiple inter-depended SOWs
Built Lab. environment with VM servers/desktops, DB storage for Prove of Concept, in particular on system configuration refinement and Network testing
Updated Service Desk User Support Manual
Created communication, deployment and cut over plans
Utilized enterprise PPM to plan and track project progress, and generating reports
Maintained Risk registry, Action logs, meeting minutes, status reports and all project artifacts
Provided support in refining and promoting PMO practises and methodologies
SUNCOR ENERGY INC. DECEMBER 2011 – AUGUST 2014
Project Manager (on contract), Project Management Office
Managed Back Office Environment Upgrade (included all hardware, Windows 7 OS & all applications, server upgrades, Middleware, Network and Access realignments) nation-wide with project budget over $4.2 millions
Upgraded the Retail Network-Information Distribution System as part of the enterprise infrastructure digital workspace upgrade program; including upgrade of servers(HW/SW) in multiple server houses and data centres, upgrading WebMethod/AIX servers, redesign application/server clustering for load balancing, BRP/DRP infrastructure, DB servers rebuilt in SAN, DB conversion & migration, utilization of VMware & Citrix, VDI, and GPO re-alignment - corporate access/security control(virtual desktop, VPN, Firewall, Active Directory)
Managed all the applications' upgrades, replacements and decommissioning to meet Windows 7 compatibility; including remediation of all compatibility issues & POS system integrations, upgrade the Retail Network to fully leveraged existing enterprise web technologies in alignment with the New Retail Portal
Managed Windows 7 & MS Office Suite upgrades for the new Retails Back Office environment(including hardware build, OS Image creation, Applications set, etc.), printers, Fax machine and POS
Enhanced the digital workspace functionality/capability for the user support groups by providing new Virtual Desktop - Admin Workstations
Organized and successfully executed multiple levels of test: functional and performance test, BAT, UAT, Alpha & Beta
Managed remote project team that involved multiple internal IT support groups, SOWs with external vendors (US & Mexico) in technical developments, application suppliers, Hardware suppliers and remote distribution & installation vendors
Re-negotiated license agreements & SLA with software vendors
Supervised the transformation by means of change management processes
Managed the nation-wide deployment with the user support groups & multiple external vendors(minor renovation and installation)
Provided total cost of ownership, ROI throughout the life span of the system
Reviewed & updated all documentations and handed over to support teams
Managed Inventory Management system re-engineering & deployment to all Retails offices nation-wide
Managed required infrastructure modernization, e.g. Network upgrade & re-alignment, new server platform for applications and SQL Database conversion / migration
Converted the original business logic/intelligence and worked with stakeholders to elaborate & translate additional business requirements into functional requirements for the new system
Redesigned and developed the system with Scrum framework to meet client needs: from local to Web-based application, security/access control - single logon by mean of Active Directory-GPO, remote access via VPN and High Availability design/infrastructure to meet corporate BRP/DRP requirements
Worked with SME & technical experts to identify & implement new system enhancements; e.g. fully automated monitoring sub-system to filter out potential issues and alert the inventory auditor group so problems can be tend to before it get worse – cost saving to the company from this feature was estimate at 100’s of thousand dollars annually
Employed WebMethod interface to mine/sync data among multiple corporate DB
Utilized Enterprise Network Infrastructure, e.g. VPN, Citrix, Firewall, DMZ & Active Directory to allow remote access and single logon
Managed data extraction, conversion & migration(ETL) to the enterprise data warehouse
Provided support in setting up user training environment; servers, DB & training clients’ profiles
Managed multiple levels of system test, e.g. system load/stress test, system recovery test, etc.
Managed the nation-wide rollout to over 1100+ locations
Reduced auditors sites visits thus reduced the operational cost by 10’s of thousands of dollars annually
Provided total cost of ownership, ROI throughout the life span of the system
Completed & handed over all documentations for continue support & maintenance
Managed Wholesale Inventory Dispatcher system upgrade - Client/Server application upgrade
Managed external vendor – Aspen Technology Inc. and their participation through SOWs
Converted and migrated DB to new centralized Oracle Farm to meet new corporate infrastructure standard
Managed the application migration from dedicated servers to VM servers(server platform upgrade & migration)
Managed remote project team that involved multiple internal IT support groups, external vendors (US & Mexico) in technical developments, Hardware suppliers
Migrated desktop client to Virtual Desktop
Utilized VPN, Citrix and Active Directory for remote access control
Managed the upgrade of IVR; both HW & SW
Managed user training & provided user support during the application warranty period
Managed the nation-wide Petro-Pass Sites Back Office Upgrade - part of the Enterprise Windows 7 Upgrade & Organization Change Management
Managed the creation of the Windows 7 & MS Office 2013 image for the Petro-Pass Back Office workstation
Managed all the application upgrades including remediation of all compatibility issues
Project involved multiple external vendors in applications developments, application suppliers, hardware suppliers and distribution & installation, and minor renovation to house the HW
Managed the nation-wide rollout with the user support groups & external vendors
Managed Internet browser Upgrade to 1000+ Retail Sites nation-wide; a key component of the Retails Distributed Computing environment which included remediation of all compatibility issues found from the web-based applications
Managed the MS Exchange migration - Initiation & Planning phases
Participated in refining and promoting PMO practise and methodologies
MACKENZIE FINANCIAL CORPORATION JANUARY – JUNE 2011
Project Manager (on contract), Project Management Office
Managed the BARR Network Printing System Upgrade
Managed HPUX servers cluster rebuilt, related Network routing and upgrade of load balancing Big-IP servers
Upgraded the BARR Network Infrastructure, and the application to the latest version
Managed the Windows 7 Upgrade project, Business strategy & approach and Technical process
Defined test lab. environment and managed the ACT, Application Compatibility Test
Defined processes to handle different levels of application remediation
Created rollout strategy, procedure and support requirements
Provided support in refining and promoting PMO practises and methodologies
ROYAL BANK CORPORATION OCTOBER 2010 – DECEMBER 2010
Project Manager (on contract), Productivity Tools Evolution Program, Distribution System
Worked on the enterprise-wide Windows 7, MS Office 2010, Server 2008R2 Upgrade program
Defined and executed the strategy to manage the certified test images distribution to remote infrastructures, nation-wide and internationally, across different businesses
Created the governance process to track the remote testing progress across multiple infrastructures on both O/S image and ACT, Application Compatibility Test
Managed the web based application testing and identified the new group security policy requirements
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE JANUARY 2009 – DECEMBER 2009
Project & Portfolio Manager (on contract), PMO, Information Technology Services
Managed the Server Life Cycle / modernization (90+ servers in total), i.e. server Hardware, OS and applications integrations/upgrades including Window servers, AIX, Oracle, Linux, SQL, DB2, MQ & WAS, SAN
Project managed the migration of TPS intranet from AIX-Domino to Linux-Apache, that included HW server replacement, rebuilding functionalities with JAVA, XML and other web technologies to align with the corporate portal
Managed the replacement Network Dispatcher infrastructure, with Big-IP device, (a hardware solution on user-load balancing), fine tuned the application customization and executed the rollout in multiple phases to minimize users’ impact
Managed the implementation of Gridscale - Database clustering system; defined and applied the migration strategy to ensure a smooth transition to other clients
Managed the implementation of the Microsoft Office Communication System (MS-OCS)
Managed SME from different technical groups and external vendors
Created & presented bi-weekly portfolio reports to senior management on projects’ status, i.e. progress, risks, issues, changes, resource utilization and forecast
Led in resource & budget planning using Plainview,(a Portfolio Management System)
Participated in refining and promoting PMO best practises and methodologies
HYDRO ONE INC. JANUARY 2007 – OCTOBER 2008
Project Manager / Consultant (on contract), Business Information Technology / PMO
Provided technical advice to refine and augment the Enterprise LMS/LCMS implementation for Hydro One
Assisting in annual training program planning(responsible for all technical aspects), including Network enhancements & training courseware development, delivery-rollout requirements, timeline, resource estimates, support requirements, estimate on annual budget and ROI
Managed multiple business stakeholders and external vendors in production system support, project out-sourcing, defects management
Managed application change cycles on behalf of the business: patches rollout, defect resolution verifications, applications’ configuration and GUI customizations
Participated in managing the enterprise-wide LMS implementation strategy
Led SMEs and other project managers in the multiple Content Servers Implementation
Defined and created the BAT/UAT tests to ensure quality of services met corporate standards
Managed the Update & Migration of online trainings from the corporate intranet to the Internet, which involved network security changes in DMZ & firewall policies and database integration
Project managed the reverse engineering of proprietary Web based courseware to SCORM and the migration to the new environment
Managed servers virtualization, i.e. migration to VM infrastructure
TD BANK FINANCIAL GROUP 1998-2006
IT Specialist/Project Manager - Application management (2004-2006)
Project Manager - Technology and Infrastructure, Learning & Development (1998-2004)
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ONTARIO - IT CONSULTANT (ON CONTRACT) 1998
ONTARIO HYDRO - IT SYSTEM DEVELOPER/CONSULTANT (ON CONTRACT) 1997-1998
ADVANCE ENTERPRISE INC. - Technical Director / Founder 1995-1997
SELF-EMPLOYED COMPUTER CONSULTANT 1994-1995
REUTERS INFORMATION SERVICES - System Programmer / Analyst 1988-1993
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH - Graduate Teaching Assistant 1986-1987
Education and Professional Certifications
Graduate Studies (M.Sc. Program in Mathematics Modeling – 80% completion), University of Guelph
B.Sc. (Hon) in Applied Mathematics and Applied Statistics, University of Guelph
PMP®
Certified Scrum Master®
Scrum Master Accredited Certification™
Scrum Fundamentals Certificate™
ITIL Foundation Certificate®
SDLC Certificate
Lean (Yellow Belt Certificate)
Project Management Specialist Certificate
MS Project Certificate
MS Office Certificate
Advance MS Windows
Business Writing Certificate
e-Learning Manager Certificate
Financial Markets Certificate
Advertising and Marketing Certificate
Professional Membership: Member of PMI, Member of PMI Southern Ontario & Lakeshore Chapters
Other Interests: Model Rocketry, Custom Over-Clocked PC’s, Golf, Badminton, Archery, Video Editing