IT professional with over 30 years overall experience in software and system development including over 20 years in project management directing IT teams. Excellent Agile and Waterfall project management skills gained through developing and leading cross-functional teams designing software and systems servicing mid to large-size organizations in the insurance, financial services, and media industries, as well as federal and state government agencies. Strong team player, solid analytical ability, excellent communication and presentation skills with proven ability in planning, organization, and risk management.Specialties: •Certified Scrum Master•Deliver large/complex projects•Proactive leadership ability to work effectively across all levels and functions•Coordinate SDLC activities•Established IT Governance•Established IT Project Portfolio•Established IT Project Dashboard•Established and led PMO - mentored and managed project managers•Knowledge of project management methodologies of waterfall (PMI), iterative (Agile and RUP), customized methodology (Method 1)•Trained and experienced in PMBOKProfessional Accomplishments:•Scheduled and planned 4 separate data center relocation projects•Defined automated process management tool allowing business to close 1000+ old requests and down-grading over 50% of the defects•Formulated release plan resulting in improved IT credibility, within 3 months, number of releases decreased, success rate of larger, complicated releases increased•Established transition plans for introduction of offshore resources •Successfully utilized both the PMI and Agile methodology on different projects dependent on time and resource constraints, greatest success found running Kanban methodology •Managed 14 and 21 day sprints cycles facilitated daily scrum meetings for over 4 years•Established web based eCommerce solutions for insurance and assessment testing customers•Implemented B2B solution for clients utilizing EDI
Listed skills include Sdlc, Agile Methodologies, Integration, Project Portfolio Management, and 46 others.