Amanda J. Perkins, Msc, Icp-Acc, Ssm, Safe® Practitioner Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

New York, United States

Jersey City, Nj, Us

In this role, I collaborated with my peers to architect digital experience systems that ensured scalability, security, and seamless integration with existing infrastructures. I foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging my team to explore new technologies, which resulted in successful DXP feature deployments. My responsibilities included managing budgets and resources and monitoring CAPEX and OPEX against forecasts to keep projects within budget constraints. I built and maintained robust vendor relationships, facilitating open communication, rate negotiations, and timely issue resolution. I also assisted in defining and refining product strategy using my analytical skills to align with company objectives and market trends. Comprehensive user story reviews are conducted to ensure alignment with the product vision and leverage customer insights to inform product decisions, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.✨ Key Achievements: • 🌟 Secured executive buy-in and resources for transformation projects, aligning initiatives with long-term strategic goals. 🌟 Implemented a resource pooling strategy that optimized resource allocation and reduced CAPEX costs by 15-20%. 🌟 Enhanced quality assurance through risk-based testing, concentrating efforts on critical application areas posing the highest business risks. 🌟 Recruited and onboarded a diverse team of 50+ skilled professionals, including developers, UX/UI designers, technical business analysts, and QA engineers, within six months. 🌟 Delivered the first DXP release within six months of procuring the Sitecore platform, followed by three successful releases within two years, supporting internal content authors and expediting content delivery to subscription clients.#DigitalExperience #Innovation #BudgetManagement #VendorRelations #ProductStrategy

New York, Ny, Us

IIn support of customizing CreditLens software for Tier 1 financial institutions, I orchestrated both on-site and remote workshops to conduct high-level product walk-throughs and align client business requirements with signed statements of work. I meticulously crafted detailed project plans, identified essential resources, and established precise release schedules. Actively participating in design sessions, I ensured a deep understanding of both functional and non-functional requirements, applying relevant patterns and best practices. I managed defect tracking and reporting using Salesforce, developed runbooks for smooth production releases, and orchestrated mock release processes. Additionally, I provided mentorship and coaching to new project managers and solution owners.✨ Key Achievements: 🌟 Enhanced transparency and communication with client project managers and stakeholders by aligning expectations, synchronizing delivery schedules, and proactively communicating project status, issues, and risks. 🌟 Successfully spearheaded the implementation of an Investment Banking Credit Risk Application for designated Tier 1 financial institutions,

In this role, I aligned business goals and marketing strategies through active participation in strategic planning sessions with mobile application owners and investors. I facilitated logistics for technology setup and presentation requirements by organizing meetings with government officials and conducting application demonstrations in offices and educational facilities.✨ Guided the QA team in developing formalized test scripts and implementing continuous test processes, resulting in reduced defects and improved application stability. ✨ Optimized project planning and application modifications by collaborating closely with offshore vendors, enhancing understanding of Agile processes, workflow, and application testing (Android/IOS), and successfully resolving conflicts.#StrategicPlanning #QAManagement #AgileProcesses #ApplicationTesting #ProjectManagement

New York, Ny, Us

During my tenure, I strategically categorized teams based on skillsets to enhance cross-project coverage and minimize project delays. I fostered collaborations with Corporates & Government, Financial Services, Public Finance, and Structured Finance departments, contributing to various regulatory compliance and risk assessment projects. My role involved establishing best practices for global disaster recovery, application deployments, and software upgrades through active engagement with internal teams. Additionally, I orchestrated QA testing strategies for big data, coordinating with the data architecture team.✨ Key Achievements: ✨ Oversaw software quality assurance for 80+ global analytical projects, encompassing financial databases, surveillance products, and regulatory compliance tools. Engaged with clients and vendors to optimize project planning, workflow efficiency, relationship building, conflict resolution, and timely project reporting. ✨ Negotiated vendor rates, managed budget planning, and successfully handled requests for proposals to optimize financial strategies. ✨ Implemented a Build-Operate-Transfer approach, facilitating resource relocation, knowledge sharing, and seamless transition phases. This accelerated the process from 12 to 9 months, resulting in an $800k cost reduction. ✨ Led application quality initiatives across diverse sectors, overseeing development efforts exceeding $60M. ✨ Directed a global team of 75+ quality assurance engineers in creating test automation scripts (using QTP, Selenium, Tosca) and conducting manual testing. ✨ Implemented Test Maturity Model Integration (TMMi) and standardized QA processes, defining key performance indicators to achieve zero defects. ✨ Collaborated with internal Change Management, Operations, and Development teams to devise robust strategies for global disaster recovery exercises, application releases, and software/server upgrades.#GlobalProjects #SoftwareQA #ChangeManagement #FinancialStrategy

New York, Ny, Us

• Responsible for the management of 35+ resources consisting of full-time employees and on/offshore consultants covering a portfolio of projects for Financial Services and Corporate Ratings.• Managed software development and maintained systems supporting internal analytical business teams that reduced manual effort and time to complete tasks up to 60%• Escalated risks to project delivery team that may impact release date

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Project Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Mgmnt Info.Systems And Statisics