Project Manager It

Dwayne Ewens, MBA

Missouri City, Texas 832-***-**** *********@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/dewens

Profile

Results-driven Project Manager with extensive experience in IT infrastructure, software testing, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven track record in project lifecycle management, vendor negotiations, and process improvement across industries including banking, healthcare, education, and aerospace. Adept at stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and Agile/PMBOK methodologies. Holds an MBA in E-Business and certifications in aerial inspection and IT management.

Experience

IT Manager First Liberty Bank Feb 2025 – May 2025

·Led data migration during bank mergers, coordinating with vendors (Jack Henry, FIS) to ensure seamless transitions.

·Managed day-to-day IT operations, including servers, networks, and phone systems, ensuring 99.9% uptime.

·Streamlined ACH and positive pay processes for commercial clients, reducing errors by 20%.

·Collaborated with MSPs to maintain virtual servers, switches, and routers, enhancing system reliability.

IT Manager Pearland State Bank May 2023 – Feb 2025

·Directed IT operations for banking applications (Xperience, JHAMenu Express), ensuring compliance with FDIC/OCC.

·Oversaw network infrastructure, including virtual servers and cybersecurity protocols, minimizing downtime.

·Automated backup and disaster recovery processes, improving data integrity and recovery times.

·Partnered with MSPs to optimize network performance and reduce operational costs by 15%.

Data Manager Baylor College of Medicine Dec 2019 – Apr 2023

·Managed research data storage (Stornext) and disaster recovery (NetBackup 9.1) for 97 servers.

·Spearheaded tape library management (LT04/LT06/LT07), ensuring 100% data accessibility for researchers.

·Implemented RedHat 8.6 server maintenance, aligning with NIH/FISM compliance standards.

·Piloted encryption and two-factor authentication projects for enhanced data security.

Senior System Administrator Nov 2015 – Nov 2019

·Led IT support for 14 servers and 184 devices, including virtual desktops and DNA sequencing labs.

·Migrated departments to remote work during COVID-19, ensuring uninterrupted operations.

·Maintained Active Directory, WSUS, and inventory systems (MS SQL/Oracle) for 500+ users.

·Designed network architecture diagrams (Visio) to streamline troubleshooting and upgrades.

TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR/INTERIM DIRECTOR HEMPSTEAD ISD SEP 2014 – Jun 2015

·Managed vendor contracts (Microsoft, Cisco, Polycom) and a $223K IT budget, optimizing resource allocation.

·Migrated student data systems (Skyward to TEXIS), reducing processing time by 30%.

Education & Certifications

MBA, E-Business University of Phoenix

BSEE, Electrical Engineering Prairie View A&M University

Certifications: Airdata Pro, TWIC, HDI Support Center Analyst

Skills & Abilities

·Project Lifecycle Management (CMMI, PMBOK)

·IT Infrastructure & Data Migration

·Vendor & Stakeholder Management

·Agile & Waterfall Methodologies

·Risk Assessment & Mitigation

·ERP/CRM Systems (Oracle, SQL, PeopleSoft)

·Budgeting & Resource Allocation

Technical Proficiencies

·Tools: NetBackup, Stornext, MS Visio, MS Project

·OS: RedHat, Windows Server, MacOS

·Databases: Oracle, SQL, MS SQL

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