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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

I support enterprise clients in the successful shipment of software products using blended, distributed teams. In my role, I lead the architectural definition and design of software solutions, determine the overall technology stacks in play, and identify the best team structure to meet the needs of that particular solution. I ensure a smooth kickoff, ramp up, and transition to the project team, then provide oversight and consulting services through delivery. I also help develop and sustain client product roadmaps, providing a technical single point of contact throughout the product lifecycle.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Acted as a trusted source of knowledge, bridging business and technology strategies within the company. Emphasized the enhancement and enablement of business capabilities to drive the right technology solution to meet business needs.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Defined, guided, led, and documented the architecture of solutions across the enterprise. Aligned solutions to enterprise standards, where applicable, and defined new standards as necessary. Partnered with project teams from assessment to execution, including assembly of architecture definition and governance deliverables.Created a library of structured and consistent architecture definition documentation, describing and visualizing solutions from multiple perspectives (Business, Data/Information, Application/System and Technology).

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Simultaneously managed the deployment of three highly visible programs intended to modernize the digital environment across more than 1,400 retail locations.Introduced Digital Tools as a brand new platform for retail store users. Delivered six mobile applications across two tablet platforms (iOS and Android) to more than 5,000 tablets in retail locations across the US.Implemented a custom web application designed to simplify the monitoring of local wireless network interference for retail store users. Delivered a custom web application that integrated multiple complex internal systems, while providing views and reports that could be easily understood by non-technical retail employees across the US. This high-impact project required strong cross-functional leadership of internal & external teams, including engineers, developers and UI/UX designers. It also required strong communication with the business client to clearly define requirements and set expectations based on technical limitations.Managed multiple projects within a multi-year program designed to update software tools across the US, Mexico, and Canada. Delivered endpoint protection and event logging applications to more than 60,000 Windows devices, and implemented 802.1x authentication on more than 30,000 devices to comply with PCI requirements in a highly complex retail environment.

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Managed multiple projects within this multi-year program designed to update available software tools in more than 1,300 retail locations worldwide. Each individual project impacted from 8,000 to more than 60,000 devices in as many as 6 countries. Tool upgrades included Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, and a custom-built portal browser designed to allow necessary access while maintaining high levels of security. These upgrades were then followed by a full migration to the latest Microsoft Windows operating system across all devices.

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Managed multiple projects within a three-phase, $54 million program. The primary objective of this initiative prepared the company for its annual Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance audit, while completely updating its store network and doubling the bandwidth previously enjoyed by more than 900 retail locations nationwide. Directed a team of local analysts, remote project managers, and 3rd-party vendors responsible for surveying, analyzing and upgrading infrastructure at more than 300 of these locations, then seamlessly transitioning each site from outdated data service to modern high-capacity service. Simultaneously guided more than 50 of these sites as unique projects to prepare them for the primary objective. Managed multiple vendor relationships related to the acquisition, integration, and deployment of $15 million in hardware and software to all locations.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Managed the team responsible for all technology-related aspects of a highly visible $3+ million project that was expected to save the company more than $10 million annually. Uplifted the entire Document and Payment Processing system, while implementing more robust back-end processing, Disaster Recovery capabilities, Business Continuation capabilities, and remote access for distributed teams. Migrated client from paper check deposits to electronic check deposits.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Managed multiple projects within an $800+ million program established to separate all IT systems between two Fortune 500 companies in the 6th-largest corporate spin-off in US history at that time. Led a diverse team of more than 30 distributed members, including analysts, technical leads, architects, testing resources, and application project managers.

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Managed vendor relationship & hardware/software acquisition work streams. Simultaneously managed this work for all hardware across two $200+ million programs while managing a small team of analysts & order processors.

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Conducted requirements analysis, solution design support, testing coordination, and implementation coordination for the Program established to implement new IT systems at a national retail chain and integrate with the existing systems of its new parent company.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Us

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Us

Pella, Ia, Us

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Human Resources And Industrial Relations

International Exchange Program

Bs, Psychology