Senior IT Project Manager

Vincent Brown

*******.********@*****.*** 609-***-**** Westampton, NJ

www.linkedin.com/in/vincentbrown435

SUMMARY

Seasoned IT professional seeking a Senior IT Project Manager role. Expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure, cybersecurity, and network projects, with a proven track record of successful deployments and process improvements. Skilled in Agile methodologies, vendor collaboration, and leading cross-functional teams to exceed project goals.

SKILLS

Project Scheduling • Systems Analysis • Systems Integration • Project Cost Estimation • Vendor Management • Change Management • SDLC/Agile/Waterfall Methodologies • Requirements Analysis • Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Microsoft Office • MS Project/Smartsheets/Clarity PPM Reporting • Stakeholder Management • Risk Management • IT Infrastructure • Jira / Confluence WORK EXPERIENCE

Fortitude Systems (Grainger)

Senior Project Manager Nov 2023 - Jul 2024

• Directed a server hardening project using CIS benchmarks to enhance the security of both new and existing servers. Collaborated with the security team to develop a structured process for conducting periodic reviews and updating servers in alignment with CIS benchmark revisions, ensuring ongoing compliance and improved system security.

• Implemented an automated PKI certificate lifecycle management system to centralize encryption and access management across applications, significantly reducing incidents of application certificate expirations and minimizing customer-facing service disruptions.

• Partnered with a strategic ally to develop and implement a segmented network infrastructure, bolstering security and enhancing performance at high-volume distribution centers. Intepros Consulting (Independence Blue Cross)

Senior Technical Project Manager Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

• Drove multiple infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless integration of software upgrades, product migrations, and security measures through effective team coordination.

• Directed the security remediation of Microsoft Office suite on company servers, enhancing organizational cyber security posture.

• Oversaw the patching and upgrading of Oracle software for over 150 customer-facing websites, ensuring smooth transition across development, QA, and production environments.

• Analyzed and executed project change requests, providing bi-weekly onboarding reports to management on project and change request statuses.

Comcast Moorestown, NJ

Cyber Security Project Manager 4 Nov 2017 - Sep 2022

• Managed the deployment of a security instrumentation platform that monitors, tests, and validates an organization's network security controls, identifying misconfigurations, potential vulnerabilities, and the impact of emerging threats.

• Deployed ProofPoint security products and an Outlook mail add-in across 9,000 desktops and laptops to enhance phishing threat response capabilities.

Vincent Brown

*******.********@*****.*** 609-***-**** Westampton, NJ www.linkedin.com/in/vincentbrown435

• Directed an application development team in the application of Agile methodologies to create a proactive security application leveraging data science and machine learning code, achieving a 30% increase in threat detection rates.

• Led the successful transition to a more scalable executive dashboard reporting portal, enhancing network security visibility and product availability monitoring. Comcast Mount Laurel, NJ

Project Manager (Contractor) Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

• Implemented the decommissioning of outdated network equipment and oversaw the installation of new systems, ensuring adherence to change management processes in collaboration with engineers and operations staff.

• Presented regular progress updates at network engineering team meetings, maintaining clear communication regarding equipment status across all data center locations. CAMCare Health Corporate Camden, NJ

Project Management Consultant, IT Department Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

• Assisted in formulating a strategic three-year IT roadmap, enhancing the organization's long-term technological framework.

• Elevated administrative support, resulting in improved response times for over 500 users at multiple locations utilizing VMWare-hosted applications.

• Conducted comprehensive research on industry trends, contributing to the development of an RFP for VDI infrastructure, and facilitated the VMWare upgrade process to enhance system capabilities. FCC Consulting Services Trenton, NJ

Project Manager Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

• Facilitated the comprehensive planning and assessment of data center migration, ensuring alignment with client requirements, risk mitigation, and adherence to established milestones.

• Facilitated client meetings for the presentation of network infrastructure and wireless solutions, contributing to informed decision-making in collaboration with Huawei Technologies. EDUCATION

University of Delaware Newark, DE

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering CERTIFCATIONS

Project Managment Professional (PMP) Certification October, 21, 2015 Six Sigma Green Belt Professional November 17, 2022 Certified Scrum Master October 2, 2023

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