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Merrimack, Nh, Us

* Running cutting edge agile software teams to drive the development of US FBO (Fixed Base Operator) platforms.* Implementing and managing DevOps practices to improve the software delivery process, ensuring efficient integration, CICD, and automated testing .* Overseeing the operation of cloud infrastructure, enhancing scalability, performance, and security.Facilitating communication between development and operations teams to streamline workflow and optimize development cycles.* Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations related to cloud computing and software deployment.

London, London, Gb

Working for a startup to disrupt the music merchandising industry, building a merchandising platform for artists, creatives and all other passionate people.

Miami, Florida, Us

Performing TeamsAs a dedicated Squad Leader, I orchestrate the seamless collaboration and performance of 23 talented individuals across 3 dynamic teams, collectively advancing our organization's software operations to new heights.Key Responsibilities:🚀 Strategic Leadership: Spearhead the strategic direction and vision for our teams, aligning efforts with organizational goals to drive impactful outcomes.💡 Innovative Solutions: Foster an environment of innovation and creativity, empowering teams to explore novel approaches and technologies in software development.🤝 Team Collaboration: Cultivate a culture of collaboration and synergy, facilitating cross-team communication and knowledge-sharing to maximize efficiency and productivity.📈 Performance Optimization: Implement robust performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal team performance and delivery excellence.🔍 Talent Development: Mentor and develop team members, nurturing their skills and expertise to cultivate a high-performing and motivated workforce.Achievements:🏆 Led teams to exceed project milestones and deliverables, garnering accolades for effortless delivery and client satisfaction.🎯 Implemented streamlined processes and workflows, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity and a 10% reduction in time-to-market for software releases.🌐 Successfully managed complex software projects spanning diverse sectors, demonstrating adaptability and versatility in addressing unique challenges.What Sets Me Apart:🔑 A results-driven leader with a proven track record of driving success through effective team management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.🌱 Passionate about fostering a culture of learning and growth, I am committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and achieve collective success.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

* Responsible for program management, solution delivery, and support for Salesforce.* Hired and built a dedicated team to manage delivery and support for key SaaS applications.* Managed the operational and project budgets for my department.* Negotiated and handled contract management for 7 Saas platforms. * Delivered the upgrade of both Salesforce instances from Classic to Lightning * Managed several vendors for both support and development services * Managed business process Improvement initiatives for Sports Property & Finance divisions.* Implemented booking management system for CAA sports on the Salesforce Platform.* Built out the Sports property sales CRM using Salesforce Sales Cloud* Trained a young team in Agile Methodologies to build and support DevOps * Took a business analysis approach to the modernization project for the Speakers department, * Enhanced SEO and lead optimization generating an 350% increase to Speakers * Through effect use of Salesforce licensing saved the company an ongoing $250k a year* Oversaw the successful setup of 2 satellite office, including Network, AV and Hardware * Stakeholder relationship management across several lines of business * Implemented key security initiatives to support risk management across my portfolio* Responsible for business cases for all key projects* Conducted a Hyperion vs Cognos pilot for budget & planning to validate fit with MS Dynamics* Setup additional security on the SF platform by leveraging the Splunk Add-on

Responsibilities:Project management for the three Saban companies, leveraging a small team and large vendor pool managing and overseeing medium sized projects for this private company, ranging from setting up a PMO for Saban Brands to kicking off an ERP system setup for the Films division.Key achievements in position:Worked with the marketing department to capture and document the project management process.Initiation of the Saban films ERP project, for a planned 2017 implementation.Reviewed system setup and documented discrepancies between the companies 2 rights management systems and proposed recommendations to synchronize data and move to a single solutionSetup the automation process for 1099 Tax filing.

Culver City, Ca, Us

The role oversees both Operations and Commercial functions responsible for all IT Projects around the Physical media.The following are a few highlights * Project delivery of Web application for the commercial team (.net)* VMI being moved to a new SaaS Vendor * Available to Promise (ATP) POC* Trade Promotions Management Relaunch * Collection of Promotions Data into a single tool* Handling of Customer Credit Requests

Culver City, Ca, Us

The role is working with Sony Pictures commercial senior management to enhance and improve the commercial systemic and business processes. This includes managing commercial IT projects* Managed the delivery of a web and mobile application for Sales Users to upload title forecasts * Implementing single number forecasting (Sales -> Ops -> Finance) * Upgrading Accenture CAS application (Trade Promotion Management System) * Enhancing single number forecasting* Improve spend management monitoring* Enhancing Commercial reporting* Managed Several SaaS vendors across several business areas

Culver City, Ca, Us

Project manage Commercial and Operations projects. Project to Integrate Field Sales into the forecasting and trade spend processkey goal was to create a solution to integrate forecast sales from Sales to Operations and then later linked up with Finance on the billing and accruals side.Project manage the transition of Brazil to a JV with Fox, SPHE was the lead so required new SAP interface and a large setup with Sony DADC.Business process change management project to to improve workability of tilles, working with title setup, Marketing and operations.

Culver City, Ca, Us

Worked across several lines of business, Including Home entertainment and TV PM of a solution that managed SVOD and VOD digital assets and connected the assets at the right time to the online services, making sure correct subs and dubs displayed for relevant territories. Integrated the German, Swiss and Austrian territories within a single distribution system and operations model utilizing core functionality and removing the requirement for third party distribution with an estimated benefit $1.1 Million and a payback within 4 months.Delivered on time and on budget one of SPHE biggest capital budgeted programs, a 3 year program of change upgrading the VMI /SBT solution across 7 countries 12 customers, this included integrating all countries to a Data warehouse solution and merging two territories and implementing new business models in German and France. Delivery of a pilot customer profit and loss reporting solution to European Finance and commercial teams that has now been rolled out to all European territories. Managing complex business practices and delivering integration with SAP and an Oracle Distribution system.

Responsibilities:Managed and delivered the VMI Solution to DisneyManaged and delivered a European PO Management Solution for Disney Europe Managed the delivery of the ASDA VMI solution for Paramount

Purchase, New York, Us

Responsibilities:This included the management of three technical resources, two UNIX & Oracle expert’s and one Business Objects report writer for maintaining support for all Business Planning applications & prioritising support vs. project work. Achievements in position:Key functional lead in the delivery of the Single Business Forecast (SBF), which interfaced into Manugistics Demand Planning, whilst maintaining support on all other Planning applicationsRepresented IT during the integrated Forecasting Tool business process meetings that included Sales, Finance & Demand Planning functions which delivered the Single Business Forecast phase two, on time and on budget.Facilitated the set up of the removal of a key MGX contractor in my team through the cross training and the set up up of documentation standards resulting in an overall saving of £100K a year.Built very close ties internally with the key IT teams allowing smoother implementations on supported Applications

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science

2:1, Computing