Project Manager Technical

Osama Ismail

Senior Project Manager

*****.*.******@*****.*** Aldie, VA 703-***-**** LinkedIn

Summary

Dynamic Senior Technical Project Manager with over 8 years of experience in leading complex migrations and implementing Agile methodologies. Proven expertise in optimizing processes, resulting in significant cost savings and enhancing team collaboration. Successfully led projects to migrate CMS systems for federal agencies, showcasing strong skills in project documentation and stakeholder communication. Committed to driving successful project outcomes and aligning technical solutions with organizational goals. Work Experience

Technical Project Manager (Agile), RIVA Solutions, Inc, Aldie, USA 04/2025 – Present

Spearheaded the migration of Kentico CMS to Drupal CMS for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Produced comprehensive project documentation, including design documents, user manuals, and release guides.

Executed Agile methodologies by creating Epics, Features, and Stories using Atlassian’s Jira.

Facilitated sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stand-up meetings to enhance team collaboration.

Delivered weekly progress reports to stakeholders, including the COR, Deputy Director, CTO, and CEO.

Evaluated solutions and performed cost analysis to recommend significant process improvements.

Optimized the migration process by refining Epics, Features, and Stories for the transition from Kentico to Drupal.

Maintained the Risk matrix and tracked risk mitigation to ensure timely resolution. Created and maintained thorough project documentation to define the scope and ensure smooth product migration.

Technical Project Manager, Nationwide IT-Services, Fairfax, USA 05/2022 – 08/2024

Orchestrated a complex SharePoint to Drupal 10X CMS migration project for the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Directed a team of 15 analysts, developers, and testers through requirements gathering, process documentation, and solution implementation. Crafted detailed project documentation, including design documents, user manuals, and release guides.

Executed Agile methodologies by creating and managing Epics, Features, and Stories. Facilitated effective sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stand-up meetings to ensure project momentum.

Delivered weekly progress reports to stakeholders, including the COR, Deputy Director, CTO, and CEO.

Evaluated solutions and performed cost analysis to recommend impactful process improvements.

Streamlined cloud infrastructure migration, resulting in significant cost savings through resource optimization.

Cultivated a high-performance work environment through team motivation and mentoring. Revamped project organization and tracking by implementing robust Agile methodologies. Led a dynamic team to achieve project goals while fostering collaboration and motivation among team members.

Coordinated project schedules effectively to ensure timely delivery of deliverables and adherence to deadlines.

Drove stakeholder communication strategies to engage key parties and maintain alignment throughout project phases.

Applied Agile methodologies to enhance project flexibility and improve responsiveness to changing requirements.

Identified and mitigated potential risks proactively to safeguard project outcomes and ensure continuity.

Team Lead/Technical Project Manager, Leidos, Reston, USA 01/2021 – 05/2022

Established PMO best practices to align with the Software Development Life Cycle and Agile methodology.

Served as Scrum Master, guiding team members through sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile processes.

Synchronized deliverables across multiple teams to ensure comprehensive application functionality.

Directed a team of 15 developers and testers in designing and developing an Angular web application to enhance government agency search functionalities. Architected innovative DevOps processes using AWS EC2 environments for efficient application development and deployment.

Engineered a Jenkins pipeline to enable timely low-side to high-side releases. Oversaw API interfaces with Elasticsearch and utilized the Acquia platform for Drupal on AWS.

Coordinated cross-functional teams to align deliverables and ensure application functionality.

Formulated PMO best practices based on the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Lean-Agile principles, enhancing overall project management efficiency. Mentored and managed 12 direct reports, fostering career development and performance, leading to increased team productivity and engagement. Pioneered DevOps processes using AWS EC2, significantly improving application development and deployment times.

Implemented effective risk management strategies to minimize potential project disruptions.

Designed and executed meticulous project plans to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

Coordinated team activities to enhance collaboration and improve overall project performance.

Applied Agile methodologies to streamline project workflows and increase team productivity.

Facilitated stakeholder communication to ensure alignment and transparency throughout project phases.

Team Lead/Senior Software Engineer, Leidos, Reston, USA 01/2020 – 05/2022

Mentored 12 software engineers, steering career growth, approving timesheets, and setting performance goals.

Designed UI components using the Vue Framework for the Entitlement Management System.

Developed Java RESTful web services connected to legacy backend systems, ensuring integration integrity.

Constructed JSON structures and APIs for seamless web application consumption. Implemented testing tools and coding standards to ensure 508 Web Accessibility compliance.

Built a CI/CD pipeline using Atlassian Bamboo for automated release processes. Guided engineers in task breakdown and assignment, enhancing team efficiency. Executed rigorous code review processes to maintain high-quality code and adherence to best practices.

Utilized team collaboration tools to facilitate effective communication and project management among team members.

Designed system architectures that optimized performance and scalability for complex software solutions.

Senior Software Engineer, Leidos, Reston, USA

07/2016 – 05/2022

Implemented CI/CD policies to enhance software release quality and timeliness. Developed applications for the IRS ICCE project, including OAT, WMAR, FTHBC, and FSA-D.

Engineered a unified Spring MVC and Thymeleaf framework to facilitate Struts2 application migration.

Crafted responsive frontend designs using Bootstrap and CSS for optimal user experience on multiple devices.

Managed Agile processes for bi-weekly sprints, including story definition and tracking. Conducted daily scrums and led backlog grooming sessions to ensure project clarity and focus.

Upgraded FIS application, effectively resolving AngularJS backend logging issues. Transitioned infrastructure from JBoss6 to JBoss7 with minimal disruption. Automated deployment processes using Jenkins and RTC for continuous development. Standardized code templates for simplified reuse, enhancing developer efficiency and reducing time-to-deployment.

Facilitated a seamless transition of multiple applications to a modern Spring MVC framework, resulting in increased system robustness. Executed responsive front-end designs compliant with 508 standards, ensuring accessibility for all users across various devices. Senior Software Engineer, Apexsystems Inc Leidos, Remote, USA 02/2015 – 07/2016

Engineered the IRS Online Account application utilizing Agile methodologies. Constructed the front end for the Recent Payments table using AngularJS. Developed and validated frontend code for 508 Web Accessibility compliance to ensure inclusivity.

Architected the Tax Snapshot backend using RESTful services to efficiently transmit JSON data to the frontend.

Upgraded code using NodeJs to simulate a production environment for testing scenarios. Streamlined the development process by implementing Agile methodologies for the IRS Online Account application.

Enhanced user experience through strategic design and implementation of the Recent Payments table using AngularJS.

Ensured accessibility by developing and validating 508 compliant frontend code. Reviewed and improved code quality through thorough code review processes, ensuring high standards and best practices.

Senior Software Engineer, Apexsystems Inc S.W.I.F.T, Manassas, USA 06/2014 – 02/2015

Led the conversion from HP-UX and Sun OS to Redhat Linux for core reusable components, enhancing compatibility and performance. Managed sprint planning using Agile methodologies, organizing tasks into 2-week cycles and tracking progress with Jira.

Analyzed and modified code for Linux compatibility and RHEL7 platform support to ensure seamless integration.

Maintained code configuration using IBM Rational ClearCase, ensuring consistency and version control.

Collaborated with security teams to limit root usage and ensure compliance with Minimum Security Baseline (MSB) policies.

Determined software packaging requirements and utilized rpm build for efficient Linux redistribution.

Executed a comprehensive test plan for application and network failover, enhancing system reliability.

Optimized core reusable components through successful migration from HP-UX and Sun OS to Redhat Linux.

Bolstered security measures by recommending design changes to limit root usage, adhering to MSB policies.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems, Strayer University, Washington, USA 1998 – 2004

Skills

Project Management Agile Methodologies CI/CD Implementation Java Angular Vue.js DevOps Practices AWS Jenkins Atlassian Tools Database Management Technical Documentation Team Leadership Communication Risk Management Process Optimization Mentoring Documentation Organizational Skills Stakeholder Management Operating Systems Leadership Technical Leadership Software Development Information Security Cloud Technologies

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