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Germantown, Md, Us

Manage federal and commercial contracts in the IT consulting sector including but not limited to cybersecurity, software engineering, cloud, artificial intelligence, and IT operations.

College Park, Md, Us

Project Management (Fall 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024, Summer 2022, 2023 & 2024)- This course provides a comprehensive overview of project management, focusing on the needs of information resources. The course covers the concepts and techniques for planning and execution of projects including developing work breakdown structure, estimating costs, managing risks, scheduling, staff and resource allocation, team building, communication, tracking, control and other aspects of successful project completion. Semi-synchronous. Taught 300+ students. Competitive Business Intelligence (Spring 2021, 2023 & 2024)- The intelligence process and how to build business advantage by the collection and analysis of the capabilities, vulnerabilities, market positioning and strategic planning of competitors using open source information. Taught 100+ students Emerging Technology & Risk Management (Fall 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024)- Course coveres emerging tech including but not limited to AI, blockchain, biotech, space exploration, alternative energies, etc. - how businesses will implement emerging technologies and the risks associated with it. Taught 150+ students

Washington, Dc, Us

Contractor: Aeteck, Inc. (2022-2026)Led over 30 high-impact IT projects, totaling to about $60M for projects related to the DHS Network Operations Security Center (NOSC). By integrating various AI solutions, I have minimized overhead by 15%, maximized revenue, and managed interactions with over 200 stakeholders in the past three years. My strategic use of AI has enhanced project efficiency, improved resource allocation, and achieved a 100% stakeholder satisfaction rate.- AI-Optimized Project Execution: Directed over 30 IT projects, including NOC, EOC, and NOSC initiatives valued up to $60M, leveraging AI-driven tools to reduce planning and execution time by 15%, thereby maximizing revenue and minimizing overhead.- Enhanced Team Management and Resource Allocation: Led a matrixed team of 20+ SMEs and developers, utilizing AI-powered platforms to streamline resource management and project scheduling, achieving a 20% improvement in project delivery times.- Generative AI (GenAI) Driven Compliance and Stakeholder Engagement: Ensured 100% compliance with the DHS documentation process through GenAI-assisted programs and project management plans, while effectively engaging with over 200 stakeholders, achieving a 100% satisfaction rate.

Washington, Dc, Us

Contractor: CACI International, Inc. (2021-2022)

Washington, Dc, Us

Contractor: Aeteck, Inc. (2023-2025) Managing the release of a a system in agile with integrated modules for all components of procurement for the Federal Employee Health Benefits and Postal Service Health Benefits programs, including but not limited to carrier application, benefit and rate proposal submissions, contract negotiation, brochure creation, data collection, and reporting.

Reston, Virginia, Us

- Oversee and manage technical IT projects including NOC, EOC, and NOSC planning and implementation, Data Center and Cloud Migration planning and implementation, EIS transition planning and execution, HSEN Network hardware / software and tools installations and Hardware, software, and tool upgrades that effect the HSEN infrastructure. - Direct a matrixed technical team including subject matter experts (SMEs), field technicians, and other appropriate expertise as needed to develop, design, document, implement and manage small and large scale projects to perform outside the scope of O&M activities. - Ensure compliance with the DHS SELC process through all phases of the life cycle (planning, requirements definition, design, development, integration, test, disposition, implementation, operations & maintenance) as well as deliver the appropriate SELC artifacts as defined by the level of the project.- Responsible for the management, scheduling, and coordination of special projects activities- Support in the development of special project ROMs including solution development- Provide leadership to a cross-functional team, managing team resource assignments, projected task completion dates, prioritizing activities based on customer requirements and SLAs.- Work cooperatively with engineering leads to plan and direct tasks based on priority and manpower availability.- Oversee individual operational projects from identification of requirements, analysis and design, development, end-user testing, deployment, and production support.- Communicate effectively with a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences.- Exercise broadly delegated authority for planning, directing, coordinating, administering, and executing many routine and complex projects

Germantown, Md, Us

Flatcube is the free video conferencing channel that eliminates the friction in virtual meetings so that your remote team can focus on solving the problems at hand.Flatcube's mission is to give you and your team the work-life balance you deserve: without sacrificing productivity. We aim to provide the right tools for your team to collaborate effectively, no matter where each of you chooses to work. We're shaping the future of the workplace, one cubicle at a time.Keep your team on topic:How much time does your team spend discussing unrelated topics? Align your team members in meetings using our integrated agenda management.- Build an agenda that everyone can prepare for ahead of the meeting- Check off every topic of discussion as you go within the meeting interface- See how long you spent on each item on your agendaSave and spread the knowledge:Taking notes is supposed to help you focus on the meeting, not distract you from it. Accomplish more with Flatcube's built-in note-taking functionality.- Take important notes without switching windows- Share your notes during and after the meetingPlan your next steps:After a meeting is over, it can be tough to recall what the next steps were. With integrated features for action item management, you can plan your next steps on the spot so that you won't forget them.- Create action items as soon as they come up- Link your action items to your Jira or Trello board

Washington, Dc, Us

Contractor - DIGITALSPEC, LLC· Support a service-based IT SMO, employing IT project and program management processes.· Develop and maintain project/program schedules for planning, executing and controlling.· Implementation of program management plans, methodologies, processes and tools.· Identify and collect information necessary to prepare and maintain program schedules.· Manage/coordinate governance and change control processes for scheduling.· Prepare, write, and edit management reports and briefings describing schedule planning, execution and control.· Review, analyze, and report on schedule and other management issues.· Prepare management presentations, milestone deliverables, weekly status reports, etc.· Program delivery integration management: Integrated Master Schedule, Project Management Plan, quality, change, and resource management· Maintenance and management of SMO tools, templates, risks, and issues

Washington, Dc, Us

Contractor — DIGITALSPEC, LLC• Succeeded in a high visibility (24x7) environment while brainstorming solutions in a time sensitive manner• Managed IT Service Management (ITSM) tools, including BMC Remedy or ServiceNow• Responsible for manually testing and opening problem outages for servers and web sites that are not responding• Use knowledge of standard/non-standard operating procedures to resolve difficult operating problems• Testing and maintaining servers for the Department of State (DoS) to ensure they are up and running• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations• Active directory management

• Ran digital marketing campaigns to drive traffic to firm• Grew the company’s social media to over 11,000 followers in less than 3 months• Set up virtual private network (VPN) and office servers at remote locations using SonicWall/TeamViewer• Performed backups and increased server capacity, consulted in necessary memory space needed• Troubleshot windows computers and solved processor errors and network errors• Set up additional technology infrastructure for new employees• Migrated local E-File cabinet to Cloud Citrix Sharefile for security

• Developed detailed project execution plan and managed all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring processes, testing, documentation, and on-time delivery within budget constraints• Demonstrated consistent ability to lead a cross-functional team of four and deliver technical solutions while mitigating or removing hurdles / obstacles• Operated in an Agile work environment to ensure conflict prevention and customer satisfaction throughout all steps of the design implementation• Initiated project planning, project initiation, project implementation, and project reporting using Gantt Charts, Network Flow Diagrams, System Boundary Diagrams, Work Breakdown Structures, System Requirement Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Conceptual Design Presentations and more to meet the requirements of the customer• Established strategies to maintain effective communications with all key stakeholders• Provided overall communication and interfaced with all areas affected by the program/project including cross-functional stakeholders, business sponsors, and vendors• Excellent communication, problem solving, conflict / resolution management, active listening, time management, and interpersonal skills• Used Xbee communication (wireless) to implement our design

Mount Airy, Md, Us

Master Of Science - Ms, Engineering Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Engineering