Project Management Scrum Master
Resume:
Peter Kapsales
Aberdeen, NJ *7747
********@*******.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dr. Peter Kapsales is an experienced professional with extensive experience in program management, information technology, and strategy. His expertise includes enterprise architecture, digital transformation, system integration, SaaS, cloud, and process improvement experience. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies to manage complex engagements, including establishing program and project management disciplines, and managing the full development life cycle (both agile and waterfall environments). He partnered with executives to define, set priorities, and deliver innovative technology platforms. His background includes Manufacturing 4.0 with Siemens Corporation and product management of digital and cloud products for AT&T/Lucent Technologies implementing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to drive efficiency, productivity, and quality.
Dr. Kapsales’ experience includes managing a cross-functional team of over 500 scientists and engineers to design and manufacture complex digital technology products, and bring them to market. He (a) managed design and development processes, (b) implemented program management and project management functions, (c) chaired the change control committee and managed implementation of the changes, and (d) implemented a digital design and cloud architecture in the product. His experience includes resource management, management dashboards, mitigating risks, project communication plans, key performance indicators (KPIs), and coordinating project activities to ensure projects progressed on schedule and within budget. He was on the editorial review board of the Project Management Journal for 15 years, published numerous papers on Project Management, and cited in two books on Project Management. He is a certified Scrum Master and certified in Foundations of Cybersecurity.
Dr. Kapsales was an innovator and technologist for fifteen years with Bell Laboratories where he received ten patents. His work has appeared on the front page of The New York Times, he has been interviewed by BusinessWeek, by Sales and Marketing Strategies News, and provided testimony to the Federal Communications Commission. He published over twenty papers and received numerous individual and team awards including a civilian award for exceptional service from the US Army for his top secret (TS/SCI) work in wireless communications, the Bonnie B. Small Quality Award, two Malcolm Baldrige Quality Awards, and the Conforum Award for Innovation. He has been cited in the quality book Four Days with Dr. Deming and in Human Resource Skills for the Project Manager, and his publications on security have been required course material in the graduate program in security at Georgetown University. He has outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Dr. Kapsales received his Ph.D. from Rutgers University, majoring in Information Structures and Systems. He completed an executive development program at the Stern School of Business at New York University, received his MBA from Monmouth University, and earned his BS degree from Syracuse University. He completed continuing education programs at the Wharton School of Business, George Washington University, and the IEEE.
Experience includes:
Span of Control: 500 professionals, including computer scientists and engineers.
Software and Hardware Research & Development: Integrated final product included 350,000 lines of code, 200 circuit boards, and 100,000 hardware parts. Outsourced Services: $50M. Received 10 patents.
Budget: $150M
Revenues: $10B
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D., RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Major Areas: Information Structures and Systems
Information Management and Policy
Post-MBA Certificate in Advanced Management, Executive Management Program, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, New York.
Concentration: Strategy and Digital Transformation
Masters in Business Administration (AACSB Accredited), MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY, West Long Branch, NJ.
Bachelor of Science, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, New York. (AACSB Accredited)
Major Areas: Business-Economics Minor: Computer Science and Mathematics
Certificate in Gamification, The Wharton School, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA. Completed a certificate in gamification offered by the MBA program.
Certificate in Quality Management, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C. Completed an intensive educational program in quality management taught by W. Edwards Deming.
Certificate in Management Practices, IEEE and NATIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Completed an executive management program taught by Peter F. Drucker.
Ten Patents Received.
Received over 25 awards from DARPA, DOE, and DoD.
Thirty papers, presentations at technical conferences, articles, and books.
Certified: Open Software Licenses (IEEE).
Certified Scrum Master and Scrum Fundamentals Certified.
Foundations of Cybersecurity: Certified
Editorial Review Board, Project Management Journal (1990-2012).
EXPERIENCE
KAPSALES CONSULTING GROUP LLC (2002 – present). Program and project management, strategy, and technology consulting, Aberdeen, NJ.
Major Consulting Engagements
Federal Government (clients include over one hundred federal agencies and commissions)
Digital Transformation and IT Modernization Program Management (2023 to present)
Implemented a SaaS solution for regulatory training for the federal government. Moved the application from a hosted solution to the cloud, migrating data. Established product strategy and roadmap.
Created web presence using content management system and managed its digital marketing suite.
Wrote requirements and implemented credit card and ACH payments solutions, and financial reporting.
Implemented an online and hybrid training program for civilian agencies and DoD. Revised existing and wrote new course content. Trained over 200K students.
Transit Technologies
Strategic Management, Project Management, and Process Improvement (2022 to 2023)
Implemented processes and strategy to improve the firm’s ability to grow and scale. Provided technical direction for a technology platform providing mission critical functions. Wrote technical documentation. Implemented project management and process improvement functions, improving quality and the supply chain.
Siemens Corporate Technology Headquarters
Strategic Technology Consulting and Program Management (2019 to 2022)
Aligned technology strategies in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber security, electric distribution grid, additive manufacturing, IoT, and robotics.
Developed technology direction, offerings, and innovative solutions for key customers, domestic and international.
Implemented business and technology strategies. Conducted market and competitive analysis.
Co-author and contributed to proposals responding to funding opportunities from DARPA, ARPA-E, DOE, DoD, and other federal entities. Received over 25 awards.
Federal Government (clients include over one hundred federal agencies and commissions)
Program Manager: Business Intelligence and Data Architecture (2001 to 2018)
Managed and implemented a SaaS for financial and operational systems for the federal government for shared services, a $50M budget. Managed a cross-functional team and vendor performance.
Designed and implemented a government-wide database providing big data, data analytics, and data mining for over 100 federal agencies. Implemented ETL process for data and weekly transactions.
Designed over thirty reports using agile development for business intelligence dashboards and reports.
Implemented metrics and reports for the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality.
Provided subject matter expertise in Cloud Computing, Business Intelligence (Tableau, MicroStrategy, Business Objects), Shared Services, Information Technology, Section 508, and E-Government.
Completed a top secret communication project using TDMA and CDMA for the United States Army. Received a commendation from the Army for outstanding performance.
CONVERSA (2000 - 2001). A privately held wireless, e-commerce, and speech technology company.
Senior Vice President, Technology, Strategy, and Business Development, Redmond, WA.
Managed research and development projects, web design, information systems, and hardware platforms. Assessed current and new technology and determined company direction.
TELCORDIA TECHNOLOGIES (1998-2000). Telcordia (a wholly owned subsidiary of SAIC).
Director and Program Manager, Global Solutions and New Ventures, Red Bank, NJ.
Responsible for:
System integration for digital internet protocol call centers including voice, email, personal number, fax, speech, and unified messaging services. P/L responsibility.
International business development activities with major telecommunications carriers and ISPs.
Managed equity investments and conducted due diligence for start-up and private high technology firms.
AT&T/LUCENT BELL LABORATORIES (1984 - 1998)
R&D Management positions including Digital Access and Cross-Connect (Transmission) Systems and Wireless Voice and Data Services.
Responsibilities included:
Brought innovative services and products from concept to ready-for-market. Full P&L responsibility.
Implemented program management and project management methodologies over the full product life cycle.
Developed product introduction plans, obtained channels of distribution, and conducted market research.
Managed software and hardware development. Managed and coordinated activities of over 500 professionals. Development effort included over 350,000 lines of code, 200 circuit boards, and 100,000 hardware parts. Generated over ten billion dollars in revenues and won the Conforum Award for innovation in industry.
General Manager of the Advanced Communications Laboratory. Initiated and managed strategic partnerships.
Managed aspects of AT&T's twenty billion dollar acquisition of McCaw Cellular.
KPMG PEAT MARWICK AND TOUCHE ROSS & CO. (1979 to 1984).
Senior Management Consultant. Management and technology consulting.
Performed strategic planning to provide direction and roadmap for business and information systems.
Designed, developed, integrated, and implemented major information systems.
Contact this candidate