Consultant/ Project Scheduler

Mohan Desai

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Bloomington, IL, 61704

(309) 661 – 2242

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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

PM Solutions

Title: Project Management Consultant

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Serving as a Program/ Project Planner with State Farm Insurance in Illinois

• Execute projects related to IT infrastructure and complex programs such as Java Reference Architecture, Security, Life Cycle Tool, HP Diagnostics

• Create a task structure and time lines for projects along with resource loading

• Manage and direct project schedule utilizing MS Projects

• Facilitate project planning sessions using PMBOK, SDM, Critical Path Method (CPM), and other methodologies

• Analyze projects and conduct management assessments based upon the Earned Value (EV) Analysis

• Proficient with Primavera version 3.1, 5.0 and 6.0

• Create reports using data extracted from Primavera

• Assist in generating and maintaining Estimate to Completion (ETC) reporting and Estimate at Completion (EAC) reporting

• Conduct analysis using graphs, tables, charts, and data

• Analyze and edit schedules using Primavera Software while incorporating scheduling logic to projects

• Establish baseline schedules for in-depth projects

• Calculate resource leveling, budget, costs, and earned value

• Develop progress reports for key stakeholders and management staff

• Interact with a broad range of teammates, clients, vendors in the completion of projects

• Coordinate projects from initiation to completion while effectively and efficiently achieving project outcomes.

• Conduct Risk Analysis, Capacity Management, and create Change Controls.

• Maintain regular contact and negotiate with associated vendors

• Develop and track work breakdown structures utilizing a bottom-up approach

• Manage resource loading requirements

• Proficient with project predecessor and successor relationships

• Keep track of reports for the Project Management Team

• Develop and coordinate short- and long-term plans for service activities utilizing MS Project including:

• Develop charts to track major milestones and prioritize activities using the critical path methodology

• Estimate task duration, work, and cost depending upon the availability of resources for contractors’ and subcontractors’ activities.

• Improve accuracy of Network Diagrams

• Assist in the preparation of budgets, bid estimates, proposals, and contracts

Illinois Power Company / Ameren

Title: Engineering Specialist II

1981 – 2000

• Conducted detailed quality and safety checks

• Performed inspections in radiological hazardous areas

• Knowledgeable in OSHA, NEC, NFPA, NEPA

• Involved in the development and construction of the Nuclear Power station

• Worked with several departments in creating systems which support the operation of the Nuclear Power station

• Contributed to mobilization and demobilization efforts during plant outages

• Completed major projects associated with in-service inspection, thermography, eddy current, and non-destructive examinations

• Developed a training curriculum for quality assurance staff

• Served in the Procurement Engineering Department, resolving complex issues such as settling a backlog of several millions of dollars

• Conducted surveillance on waste management activities, 10CFR50 AppxB, FSAR

• Instructed welding inspection courses

• Conducted QA surveillance associated with installation of diesel generators and high and low pressure core spray systems

• Inspected control rods as part of the reactor protection system

• Contributed to the enhancement of corporate policies and procedures

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Masters of Science

Masters Certificate in Project Management, PM Solutions

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Project, Primavera (version 3.1, 5.0 and 6.0), Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio, Microsoft SharePoint, Planview Software.

US Citizen since 1982

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