Project Manager It

GREGORY ETHRIDGE

Delray Beach FL ***** C: 954-***-**** **********@*****.***

Summary

Skills

As technology continues to evolve, so has my ability to adapt and lead organizations through change. With over a decade of experience in technology management, I bring a broad skill set that spans overseas project management, change leadership, software development, and hardware implementations. I also bring eight years of deep expertise in the insurance industry. Throughout my career, I’ve built and led high-performing teams, consistently delivering strong results in dynamic, high-pressure environments. My strength lies in solving complex business challenges with a balanced approach—combining sound judgment, continuous learning, innovative thinking, and a strong work ethic. I also believe in bringing humor and integrity to every professional interaction, all in the pursuit of excellence in technology leadership. Six Sigma – Green Belt Strategy

Execution Development

Leadership Capitalization Strategy

Strong PMP Skill-set

Change Management Skill-set

Product Roll out & Management

Corporate Training

Asana Dashboards / KPI Reporting

Large Budgets and Staff Tracking

Technical Executive Team Knowledge Leadership Improvement Product Building Development Support Leadership Process Management & Performa Vision nce Executive Presentations

Overseas work experience

Experience

IT Project Manager

Dexian Signature Consultants,Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Oversight and approval of system changes and roll-outs

• Oversight of Implementation and management of the organization's entire information technology infrastructure.

• Strategic IT Planning

• Developing and implementing IT strategies that aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.

• Managing the selection, deployment, and administration of IT systems and infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networks.

• Data Governance: Establishing and maintaining data governance policies and procedures to ensure the integrity, security, and accessibility of data.

• Budget Management: Overseeing the IT budget, including both capital expenditures and operational costs.

• Vendor Management: Managing relationships with IT vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating IT risks, including cybersecurity threats and potential data breaches.

IT Manager

IBB USA Inc. Sunrise, Fl

As the IT Manager, I was responsible for:

Oct. 2023 to Aug. 2024

Oct. 2024 to May 2025

• Oversight, approval and implementation of vessel dry dock IT System upgrades overseas.

• Oversight of Strategic and Logitics Planning that aligned with the organization's goals.

• Managed the selection approval process, deployment, and administration of IT systems and infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networks.

• Strong SNOW and Jira knowledge

Project Manager / Change Manager Aug 2014 to Feb 2017 Forthright Technology Partners Miramar, FL

As the Project Manager / Change Manager, I have been managing various projects and client change management processes, that allow me to focus on technology upgrades

(implementing / updating: Software, Hardware such as VMware, SANS/NAS upgrades, Citrix, Xenapp, Linux servers, Windows Servers, Security Devices, and network switch upgrades) and datacenter hardware upgrades. These actions translate into infrastructure planning, Project deliverables, and budget management. One project oversaw the reduction of 134 VMware servers down to 55. Project budgets exceeding over 5 million dollars. MBA Course Work / Study Jan 2013 to Jul 2014

Masters / PMP / PMI / Six Sigma Completion

Education and Training

Bachelor of Arts, Business / Minor Computer Engineering Technology Edward Waters College Jacksonville, FL

Master of Science, Computer Information Systems

University of Phoenix, AZ

Master of Science, Telecommunication & Network Engineering Technological University of America Coconut Creek, FL Management Studies, PMP/PMI Training / Six Sigma - Green Belt Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL

State Farm Insurance - IT Department, IT Training, IT Legal, and Disaster Recovery Bloomington, IL

Blue Cross and Blue Shield - Claims / IT Department Jacksonville, FL

Lockheed Martin Corporation - Sr. Systems Engineer Ocala, FL

IT Project Manager / OrangePeople LLC - Contingent Worker / Meta Jul 2022 to Oct. 2023

(FaceBook)- Remote Worker

As the Senior IT Project Manager within the PMO, I was responsible for overseeing and managing key performance indicators (KPIs) for software technology projects. This included tracking large-scale IT project plans, managing costs and timelines, and ensuring final approval of project scopes. I possess strong skills in project planning, communication, task management, and ensuring thorough review and follow-up. My track record includes consistently achieving project milestones, within budget and aligned with the defined scope of work.

Braka As Senior the Pro. Senior IT Project Inc. IT - Project Boca Manager Raton, Manager / Change FL / Change Manager Manager, - Consultant my responsibilities Feb for developing 2017 to Jul and 2022 managing senior technology projects, KPI's, and implementation’s has allowed me to oversee and manage large scale project plans, oversee cost, time management, and final approval of scope of work. I have strong project planning, communications, task management review and follow through, and proven milestone achievement, within budget and scope of work.

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