Project Manager It

JOSEPH DENNIS, MBA, PMP, CSM

IT Project Manager Cloud & Infrastructure Transformation

Driving Digital Transformation Through Cloud, Data Center, and IT Infrastructure Excellence

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Accomplished IT Project Manager with 15+ years of experience leading cloud migrations, data center transformations, and large-scale IT infrastructure projects for Fortune 500 companies. Proven ability to optimize enterprise efficiency, reduce costs, and drive digital transformation through strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and cutting-edge technology solutions. Adept at delivering complex IT projects on time and within budget while ensuring seamless business continuity and risk mitigation.

CORE EXPERTISE

• Cloud Migration (AWS, Azure)

• IT Infrastructure & Data Center Migrations

• Network Architecture & Virtualization

• Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Agile & Waterfall Project Management

• Budgeting & Financial Oversight

• Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Process Optimization & Cost Reduction

• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• PMP (Project Management Professional)

• CSM (Certified Scrum Master)

• ITIL v4 (IT Infrastructure Library)

• Six Sigma Green Belt

• Agile Fundamentals SAFe

• MS Project ServiceNow JIRA Confluence

EDUCATION

Executive MBA in Management of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology Dupree College of Management

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science

Southern Polytechnic State University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior IT Project Manager – Cloud & Infrastructure Transformation (Contractor)

Trianz 03/2024 – Present

Spearheaded multi-million-dollar cloud migration projects, transitioning enterprise applications from on-premises to AWS and Azure.

Designed cloud-native architectures and migration strategies, reducing operational costs by 30%.

Led cross-functional teams (developers, security, DevOps) to implement scalable cloud solutions, enhancing performance by 40%.

Ensured seamless migration with zero business downtime, leveraging CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.

Senior IT Project Manager – Cloud & Infrastructure (Contractor)

Bank of America 03/2023 – 03/2024

Managed SAP and Azure cloud migrations, optimizing database and application performance.

Directed enterprise-wide Cisco Call Manager upgrades, modernizing telephony infrastructure and increasing efficiency.

Led data center consolidations, reducing infrastructure footprint by 20%, translating to $5M+ in annual savings.

Senior IT Project Manager – Data Center & Cloud Migration (Contractor)

Aflac 10/2022 – 03/2023

Orchestrated 40+ application migrations to Azure, improving scalability and disaster recovery capabilities.

Eliminated $3M/month in licensing fees by decommissioning 200+ SQL Servers & 250 MS Servers.

Developed and deployed cloud-based UAT environments, reducing testing cycles by 35%.

Senior IT Project Manager – Data Center & Network Infrastructure (Contractor)

NTT DATA / TD Synnex 06/2022 – 10/2022

Led multi-phase data center migrations, transferring 150+ servers & 250 devices with zero unplanned downtime.

Implemented VoIP & H.323-to-SIP transitions, reducing telephony costs by 25%.

Managed network virtualization initiatives, enhancing security and scalability across global data centers.

Senior IT Project Manager – Voice/UC/Collaboration (Contractor)

ConvergeOne 04/2019 – 05/2022

Managed multiple UC projects including moves, refreshers, and upgrades for multiple clients in IVR and Call Center environments.

Coordinated scheduling dates with related cross-functional teams (MPLS, VOIP, and Managed Services), vendors (Cisco, Calabrio), and customer contacts.

Managed the development and execution of call routing, 911, and cutover plans.

Facilitated site activations and managed Day 1 support issues.

Managed budgets and initiated milestone-based invoicing.

Developed and maintained disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure the organization can quickly recover from security incidents or other disruptive events.

Managed Avaya CUCM phone migration to Cisco phone systems project.

Senior IT Project Manager – Cloud & Data Center Migration (Contractor)

Wells Fargo 04/2017 – 04/2019

Led enterprise-wide 500+ server migrations, aligning IT infrastructure with cloud-first strategy.

Directed Azure cloud migrations, ensuring smooth transitions for core banking applications.

Managed the migration of SAN storage systems, improving redundancy and disaster recovery.

Senior IT Project Manager – Cloud & Infrastructure (Contractor)

Dell/NTT DATA 06/2015 – 04/2017

Developed data center deployment roadmaps, ensuring seamless transitions and infrastructure scalability.

Managed telecom installations, virtualization initiatives, and high-impact cloud migrations.

Senior IT Project Manager – Data Center & Cloud Migration (Contractor)

Hewlett Packard HPE 05/2014 – 06/2015

Directed global data center relocations, moving enterprise IT assets from Miami to New York.

Managed AS400 migrations and Cisco CUCM deployments across international locations.

Senior IT Project Manager – Cloud & Server Migration (Contractor)

Miller Coors / IBM / Xceed Group 06/2013 – 05/2014

Planned and executed zero-impact cloud and server migrations, transferring critical workloads seamlessly.

Led rack/stack/power-up of Cisco and storage equipment (3PAR, Brocades, ESL, D2D).

Senior IT Project Manager – Data Center Relocation (Contractor)

IBM (Panasonic Account) 04/2011 – 06/2013

Managed Panasonic’s internet applications migration, ensuring zero service disruptions.

Developed detailed move plans and outage schedules, minimizing operational risks.

Senior IT Project Manager – Infrastructure Deployment (Contractor)

Cisco 05/2010 – 04/2011

Led the deployment of Cisco ASR9000 & CPT equipment at 12 national sites.

Oversaw circuit provisioning, configuration, and infrastructure testing for seamless operations.

Senior IT Project Manager – Data Center Buildout (Full-Time, FTE)

CDS 01/2008 – 05/2010

Designed and managed the buildout of a 3,500 sq. ft. Tier-III Data Center in Atlanta, GA.

Developed Statements of Work (SOWs) & Bills of Materials (BOMs) for procurement and execution.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: 404-***-****

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

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/josephdennis

Location: Atlanta, GA

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