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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Led a high-visibility remediation project, restoring crucial financial and sales reporting capabilities. Managed a team across legacy data identification, cloud migration, testing, and dashboard development, utilizing technologies like Teradata, AWS, and Power BI. Oversaw the technical migration of over 100 tables from legacy systems to AWS, and developed 21 strategic visual analytics solutions.Identified the need for clearer design and stronger client partnerships, organizing and leading workshops to prioritize reporting requirements and introduce enhanced analytical functionality through Power BI reports.Successfully managed and coached multiple Scrum Masters, delivering key contractual requirements across various project phases including solution confirmation, program increments, testing, and deployment. Led parallel management of multiple waves, ensuring milestones were met and addressing delivery issues effectively.

Chicago

Led a cross-functional team of data engineers and a data modeler to deploy over 800 data pipelines, successfully migrating data from legacy MSSQL servers to AWS. This migration centralized and standardized the client’s data requirements. Navigated complex program and localization dependencies for an SAP HANA project, ensuring historical data from Latin America was in production before SAP Go-Live. Designed and implemented a user acceptance testing (UAT) process that minimized defects and ensured timely completion, a process now adopted in other data migration projects.

Chicago, Il

Led and supported multiple scrum teams to successfully deploy large-scale SAP CFIN solutions, managing and delivering 225 user stories. Oversaw the completion and requirement gathering for 5,098 business processes within a global hierarchy, managed a 480-item backlog, and resolved over 1,700 defects. Designed automated reporting dashboards in Power BI to enhance leadership analysis. Supported enterprise-level Agile Transformation, optimizing program management, product development, and delivery. Engaged with client leadership to coach and mentor on Agile best practices, achieving high levels of velocity, stability, and quality across program increments.

Greater Chicago Area

Ft Bliss, Tx

Seasoned military officer with a proven track record in strategic planning, operational logistics, and leadership. Expert in coordinating and executing complex operations, including the preparation of detailed operational and contingency plans. Skilled in managing large-scale logistics, overseeing assets worth over $100 million, and ensuring seamless supply chain operations. Demonstrated ability to lead and train diverse teams, maintaining high levels of readiness and performance. Known for developing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Recognized with the Army Achievement Medal for exceptional service, consistently ranking among the top officers. Completed the prestigious Army Ranger School, showcasing advanced leadership and problem-solving skills.Key Achievements:- Led logistical support and supply operations for a 163-soldier unit, managing and transferring significant military assets.- Improved coordination and operational efficiency through effective communication and innovative systems.- Built strong relationships with external organizations to expedite critical supplies.- Supervised and maintained the combat readiness of a platoon, earning top performance rankings.

Bachelor'S Degree, Defense And Strategic Studies

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