Project Manager

Michael J. Nasca

Erie, PA • 814-***-**** • *********@*******.*** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-nasca-3580189/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Project Manager / Program Manager experienced in leading software development with data analytics and business intelligence experience. Versed in Agile and Waterfall delivery, requirements gathering, process improvement, Power BI reporting, SQL, Azure DevOps, Rally, and cross-functional coordination. Known for improving project visibility, automating reporting, and delivering high-quality technical programs. CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management • Agile • Waterfall • Power BI • SQL • Azure DevOps • Rally • MS Project • Reporting & Dashboards

• Requirements Gathering • Risk Management • Change Control • Stakeholder Engagement • Process Improvement • SDLC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professional Film Actor (Part-time)

Self-Employed — Erie, PA June 2024 to Present

• Lead Actor, Supporting Actor and Background Actor for Films, Commercial and TV. Data Analyst / Project Manager (as Contractor Position) Wabtec — Erie, PA November 2023 to June 2024

• Built automated Power BI reporting suite integrating 5+ data sources and streamlining billing and project reporting.

• Developed burndown charts, team dashboards, data integrity tools, and automated GitLab data ingestion for PMO.

• Improved billing reporting cycle from weeks to automated execution, enhancing executive decision-making.

• Collaborated with PMO, developers, and leadership to modernize enterprise analytics workflows. Project Manager – Software & Data Initiatives (as Contractor Position) Wabtec — Erie, PA March 2023 to November 2023

• Managed Agile development for Locomotive Toolbox (LTB) software using Rally: user stories, dependencies, releases.

• Led database upgrades, user access upgrades, imaging tool selection, and technical integrations. Senior Business Process Analyst / Agile PM (as Contractor Position) Westinghouse — Cranberry Township, PA August 2022 to March 2023

• Authored user stories, acceptance criteria, and workflows for Tube Integrity Software using Azure DevOps.

• Facilitated sprint ceremonies and improved requirement clarity and delivery efficiency. Project Manager – Software & Data Initiatives (as Contractor Position) Wabtec — Erie, PA November 2019 to July 2022

• Managed Agile development for Locomotive Toolbox (LTB) software using Rally: user stories, dependencies, releases.

• Led encryption changes, ethernet connectivity upgrade, database conversion research, and bug fixes.

• Created Power BI asset configuration cross-reference system improving field troubleshooting.

• Built project tracking tools improving forecasting accuracy and team planning. General Manager / Technical Project Manager (ERP)

CrewTracker — Erie, PA August 2016 to August 2019

• Managed development, testing, deployment, and training for SaaS ERP product.

• Authored SQL queries and Crystal Reports; led Agile standups and implementation plans.

• Generated $78K new revenue and $63K recurring.

Project Manager – Insurance ERP Software

ECCA Payroll — Erie, PA December 2007 to August 2016

• Managed ERP development and go-live; authored requirements, test plans, and SQL queries.

• Generated $423K new revenue and $96K recurring.

PMO Analyst / Project Coordinator

Erie Insurance (via Volt) — Erie, PA August 2006 to December 2007

• Automated PMO reporting with Excel + SQL, reducing cycle time from 3 weeks to hours.

• Improved earned-value and performance analysis reporting. Operations Supervisor / Project Manager

HBK Sorce Financial — Erie, PA December 2002 to July 2006

• Delivered new office buildout, infrastructure planning, and operational improvements. Earlier Roles (Summarized)

Project Manager • Lead Business Systems Analyst • Quality Analyst • Sales Technical Specialist

• As PM - Led web development for Nationwide Insurance; as QA - developed regression testing systems; as LBSA

– did requirement gathering; process improvements; built help documentation; as STS – sales technical training. EDUCATION

Bachelors: Political Science • Gannon University • Erie, PA TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES

Power BI • SQL • Excel (Advanced) • Azure DevOps • Rally • MS Project • Primavera • Crystal Reports • HelpSmith KEY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Power BI Automated Billing Platform • PMO Reporting Suite • Enterprise Insurance Agency Dashboard

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