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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
A natural leader who is skilled at managing projects in dynamic environments. Technically proficient Software Development Project Manager with excellent communication and coaching skills. Expertise with large cross-functional international teams, multimillion dollar projects and Software as a Service.
Professional Expertise in:
RESDirect (Contracted by Javen Technologies), Des Moines, IA (/ – /)
IT Project Manager
Managed BB Web integrations for Wells Fargo products of Fraud, Flood and Appraisal. Directed activities for complex architecture documentation, XML data mapping, messaging, user interface, change management, functional & performance testing, security, service level contracts, pipeline migration and production support. Facilitated Client and Vendor meetings for + person project teams on high-profile projects. Responsible for issue resolution and status for systems in different companies.
Pearson (Independent Contractor), Iowa City, IA (/ – /)
IT Project Manager
Accountable for IT matrixed reports on + person team for $ Million dollar contract. Developed schedule for complex in-house and subcontractor IT activities. Directed risk mitigation to meet fixed delivery dates. Responsible for data flow through Mainframe and Web applications. Compared actual and forecasted performance against project baseline. Performed variance analysis to understand the root cause of deviations. Ensured generation of required project documents and code deliverables. Controlled changes to project scope and baseline.
Fiberutilities Group (Independent Contractor), Cedar Rapids, IA (/ – /)
IT Project Manager
Developed schedule for $ million dollar government contract to upgrade a -ring fiber communications network in Iowa. Analyzed connection dependencies for aggregation points, end points and switches to effectively use resources and reduce travel time. Rapidly learned MS Project Professional and applied new features to reduce project scheduling time. Trained Management and Project Support on MS Project to reduce time in project meetings.
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (Contracted by LRS), Muscatine, IA (/ – /)
Software Development Project Manager
Managed project to accomplish Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions’s # Strategic goal of comprehensive reporting. Successfully initiated and planned high-profile Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence project. Maintained constant communication with ERP Reporting team and managed Sponsor and Executive decision making sessions. Prepared and delivered formal project reviews. Identified, tracked and escalated project issues resulting in substantial cost savings.
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Verizon Business (Contracted by Syslogic), Cedar Rapids, IA (/ – /)
Software Development Project Manager
Directed $ million dollar project with Marketing and IT representatives from systems. Directed technical teams in the US, Germany, England, Hong Kong, India, and Argentina. Controlled project documentation review and approval process for Functional Specifications and Interface documents.
Successfully released four international custom software development Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) quoting and billing projects which targeted $ million dollar annual sales of international CPE.
Planned and executed Test and Deployment; presented easily understandable status and problem-solved issues in weekly Marketing and IT Management meetings. Developed post deployment stabilization plans.
Office Max, Naperville, IL (/ – /)
Project Manager and Business Analyst
Directed requirement analysis for million dollar project management software package. Established project management system for retail visual design department using SharePoint. Decreased processing time of weekly schedule by %.
Artful Living, Iowa City, IA (/ – ongoing business)
Designer and Project Manager
Interior Designer and Project Manager for large-scale remodeling projects. Tracked actual hours and cost expended. Maintained current forecast of remaining hours/cost for project activities.
Unext, Deerfield, IL (/ – /)
Software Development Project Manager for Online University
Led + person team from seven departments through SDLC using RUP on multimillion dollar online educational product. Developed and maintained a detailed WBS. Identified and managed the critical path activities on the WBS. Established quality standards for deliverables and quality assurance testing procedures. Tracked percent complete for project activities, resolved problems and communicated outcome to management. Obtained Project Management Professional Certification from Project Management Institute.
Live Wire, Cedar Rapids, IA ()
Software Development Project Manager for Video Streaming Product Development
Led + person cross functional team to clarify product requirements and contract obligations. Used excellent verbal and written communication skills to report project status to management, clients and investment bankers as stakeholders. Developed detailed cost and schedule estimates for User Interface and Database project.
Advanced Micro Devices, Austin, TX ( – )
Staff Consultant to Semiconductor Design Groups for Project Management and Technical Training
Project Management consultant for Imbedded Microprocessor Division. Identified and implemented tools required for project execution. Increased accuracy and reduced development project time. Technical training representative on software design process improvement team. Coached Executives and Development Team Managers in project management technical skills.
BBS Telecom, Austin, TX ()
Project Manager for New Product Development
Managed domestic and international product launch. Directed person technical and marketing team to deliver product in months. Ensured all team members understood their roles and responsibilities.
EDUCATION
Masters of Science, Double Major: Information Technology & Industrial Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA: Teaching Assistant for Statistical Analysis and Engineering Measurements
Publications: Data Structures casebook, Managing High Performance Teams Masters Thesis
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
PMP Certification, Project Management Institute (active -)
Web Site Design Certificate, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA