Project Manager

KEVIN DOBY

Fayetteville, GA *****

Cell Phone: 678-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

Veteran’s Preference: (Yes) 10 points Clearance: Secret

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Highly accomplished and results-driven with expertise in complete life cycle project management and IT operations. Successful in spearheading company-wide initiatives to achieve ISO certifications and ensure compliance with security controls. Adept at managing diverse projects, implementing information security requirements, and optimizing IT processes to deliver exceptional results. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders, lead teams, and drive innovation. Possess a diverse skill set to take on responsibilities in project management, operations, and various IT domains. Self-motivated with proven success managing multiple priorities effectively, and meeting deadlines and resource requirements. Excellent analytical, design and problem-solving skills. Well-organized and efficient. Experienced in focused customer service, analyzing customer needs, completing projects, and exceeding customer expectations. Outstanding communications skills, including proficiency at writing procedures and reports, and superior ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of technical expertise.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY KOMPLETE SYSTEMS INTERGRATORS INC / Principal, 05/2001 – Present 320 West Lanier Ave. Suite 200 Fayetteville, GA. 30214 40 hours per week, salary: 130,000,00 per year

Manage a team of 25 FTEs on multi-year engagement for the U.S Department of Transportation Cash for Clunkers $2.85 billion program, which was designed to improve the environment and assist the U.S. automotive industry during the worst financial downturn in almost 8 decades. This 2-year engagement consisted of services encompassing software application development, logistics supply chain, records management, and cybersecurity services.

Manage a team of 11 Secret-cleared personnel on a multi-year, $5.78 million Army cybersecurity contract throughout the COVID-19 lockdowns, achieving Very Good CPARS ratings. Ensured that all team members understood their roles and responsibilities in implementing and maintaining Risk Management Framework (RMF) and deploying Defense-in-Depth. Led a team of 9 CISSPs and 6 Software Developers for multiple contract awards on a 9-year $30 million+ effort ensuring that cybersecurity considerations and risk management were integrated into Oracle software development processes in a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) for USMEPCOM, which is responsible for the entrance processing of armed services personnel for the US Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

Manage end-to-end project life cycles, coordinating the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure across multiple technologies.

Used Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban to maintain focus on the product backlog and project timeline. Held regular stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and review sessions to promote transparency and alignment.

Actively involved stakeholders and the project team throughout the risk management process which led to the successful identification, assessment, prioritization, and mitigation of risks, ultimately contributing to the achievement of organizational objectives.

Share understanding of the project’s scope, goals, and constraints between stake holders and project team to prevent misunderstandings and employed an iterative approach which allowed for continuous improvement and adaptation throughout the project lifecycle. Systematically monitored and controlled project scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, and risk. Collaborated with cross-functional teams for company-wide initiatives for the attainment of ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000- 1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certifications, ensuring effective management of specialized projects.

Implement NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to meet information security requirements for IT systems. Aligned IT with business objectives, ensuring compliance with Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) requirements, NIST publications, and OMB memoranda. Served as Facility Security Officer (FSO) and managed all aspects of personnel security clearances and periodic reinvestigations through the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) as required. Effectively handled sensitive information, confidentiality, and demonstrated strong ethical behavior. Conducted security briefings and training sessions for employees, ensuring awareness of security practices, compliance, and adherence to security guidelines in day-to-day operations.

Develop and evaluated Project Management plans, Change Management plans, and Configuration Management (CM) plans and procedures. Proactively managed conflict and created a supportive work environment that encouraged team growth, creativity, through open, respectful communications; recognition and appreciation; empowerment; mentoring and coaching. Provided stakeholders with regular project progress briefings and relevant information to ensure alignment and transparency.

Oversaw IT budget allocation, optimizing resource utilization to meet organizational needs.

Collaborate on Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Information (RFIs), and Statements of Work (SOWs). Managed vendor relationships, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Acted as the primary liaison between contractor staff and the government CO/COTR, fostering strong communication and collaboration. Provide support for IT initiatives, guiding implementation efforts to drive organizational growth.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Clearly outline the project's goals, ensuring alignment with the program's

overarching mission. Develop a comprehensive project plan that includes

timelines, milestones, and deliverables for each service area (softwareapplication development, logistics supply chain, records management, andCybersecurity services).•Continuously optimized logistics and supply chain processes to enhanceefficiency and reduce operational costs.•Identified potential risks and created strategies to mitigate them, given the criticalnature of the project.•Collaborated with cross-functional teams for company-wide initiatives for theattainment of ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000- 1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013certifications.•Stakeholder communication established a robust communication plan to keep allstakeholders, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, US Army, andUSMEPCOM informed about project progress, challenges, and successes.Implemented rigorous quality assurance processes for each service area toensure the final deliverables meet or exceed industry standards.•Prepared to adapt to changes in the project scope, regulatory requirements, orunforeseen challenges.•Continuous Improvement encouraged a culture of continuous improvement,where lessons learned are documented and applied to enhance future projects.•Prioritized and managed the implementation of robust Cybersecurity measures toprotect data integrity and confidentiality.•Conducted a thorough post-project review to capture lessons learned andimprove future engagements.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER 03/2016 – 10/2019

Federal Emergency Management Agency, various deployments

500 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024

40 hours per week, salary: 95,000,00 per year

Planed, coordinated, and executed support and IT projects and services including system, network, hardware and software installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, and repair for FEMA disaster relief programs. Participated in planning sessions; submitted information for Incident Action Plan / Joint Field Offices (JFOs) Coordination Plan; determined methods to support operational requirements of JFOs regarding telecommunications, IT, and overall logistics program. Established teams to configure data and telecommunication networks for JFOs, Disaster Recovery Centers and Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers. Oversaw day-to-day management of network and telecommunications operations and function.

Planed and organized disaster IT and telecommunications services and assets to accomplish mission. Identified logistics support requirements and worked to obtain resources (equipment, material, and services) for JFO setup. Issued Telecommunications Information Management and Control System (TIMACS) requests for necessary telecommunications and IT services and equipment. Identified and met staffing requirements; used Incident Command System (ICS) principles to ensure proper staffing supervision and span of control.

Provided outstanding customer support for telecommunications and IT issues. Managed day-to-day operations and ensured that customer service expectations were met. Assigned Helpdesk tickets to technicians for resolution.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

•Assumed crucial planning, design, implementation, and management role forFEMA enterprise IT network infrastructure.

•Experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of full life cycle software andhardware development.

•Process-oriented manager responsible for clearly and persuasively articulatingsolutions and themes.

•Orchestrated the roll-out of upgraded data, voice, and video systems, achievingcustomer business requirements.

•Developed technical solutions and strategies; developed and presented technicaland business benefits; planned, designed, and communicated technical andbusiness solutions to customers.

•Conducted all required planning and related functions for data transmission invoice, video, and data.

MEMBERSHIPS:

Project Management Institute 2023

Information Systems Audit and Control Association 2023

CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:

Villanova University Clayton State University CET Institute

CERTIFICATIONS:

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) 3561210 PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) 3659682 ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 232328242 ISACA Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) 232245901Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) CSCO14783061 JOB RELATES SKILLS:

Project Manager Support

PMO

•Risk Management•Quality Management•Configuration Management•Planning/Scheduling•Contracts Management•Vendor/Subcontracts Management•Security Policies and Procedures•Process Management•Process Development, Improvement•Business Process (ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018,ISO/IEC 27001:2013)

Domain/SME

•Project Management (EVM)•Hardware and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)•Information Security Manager•Total Quality Management (TQM)•LAN/WAN•Voice/Video/Data•Network Integration•Unified Communications

REFERENCES:

• Project Scope Management (EVM)

• Project Quality Management

• Project Risk Management

• Project Communications Management

• Project Stakeholder Management

• Information/Requirements Gathering

• Change Management/Compliance

• Strategic Solutioning

• Organizational Objectives

• Compliance Matrix and Outline

• Value Proposition

• Staff Management

• Procurement Management

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