Benjamin Finn Email & Phone Number

Irvine, California, Us

● Led a critical data center migration project, successfully migrating or decommissioning 700 virtual machines to AWS, resulting in annual cost savings of over $700,000 while completing the project ahead of schedule.● Spearheaded the company-wide deployment of Jira and Confluence, managing all technical aspects and serving as the primary SME for over 2,000 users.● Orchestrated a complex post-merger application rationalization program, overseeing the evaluation and migration/decommissioning of 50+ applications from Trifacta, resulting in annual cost savings of $500,000 and completing six months ahead of schedule.● Managed the migration of Trifacta's systems from AWS, GCP, and Azure to Alteryx infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration post-acquisition.● Implemented critical security enhancements, including the AppViewX PKI rollout and external DNS replacement, significantly improving the company's security posture.● Developed and executed a strategic process for managing end-of-life servers, mitigating risks and addressing compliance issues.● Demonstrated strong leadership by guiding other project managers in optimizing the App Rationalization process, enhancing overall project efficiency.● Leveraged expertise in change management, technical integration, and strategic planning to drive successful merger and acquisition initiatives.

Paris Cedex 02, Fr

● Wrote a series of blog articles for the international journalist organization○ Example: https://training.rsf.org/journalists-should-use-signal-to-protect-themselves-and-their-sources/● Ran digital security training for reporters working in dangerous countries

● Ideated, designed & implemented two hospitality-related Brands: o Dice Society Board Game Café ▪ First complete Board Game Café in Myanmar setting Myanmar industry standards ▪ Built gaming community, social awareness and events ▪ Trained employees incorporating international best practices ▪ Negotiated profit sharing deals for the lease ▪ Negotiated and wrote Joint Venture agreement for partners o The Bean Hostel ▪ Negotiated building lease and relevant business contracts ▪ Lead design and implementation of the hostel ▪ Created Standard Operating Procedures and best practices ▪ Created strategic partnerships with other brands and hotel/hostel companies● Led business development across Myanmar, including Chin State, Shan State, Yangon, Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin ● Crafted business network expanding the entire country● Trained Saudi Arabian company on Scrum and Agile best practices; creating a noticeable improvement in estimation● Deployed CRM tool following Agile practices and iterative methodology● Designed the agile process for the Government Document Management System using Scrum of Scrums● As Managing Director, I was responsible for the facilitation of all meetings, building team consensus and negotiating with clients

Work From Anywhere, Remote, Oo

Yara InternationalSenior Project Manager for a Farm/Bank App | Remote, Singapore/India/Norway● Installed processes and standardizations within the team, which reduced error rates by 500% and -changed delivery from within a week to on time.● Futureproofed the project by looking at future business requirements.● Designed and implemented automation to reduce effort from over a day to two hours.● Improved intra-team communication; the team began working as a single unit.● Documented all project lessons learned and processes.● Performed lean project management activities to improve all processes.● Leading and managing the scrum practices for the project and agile coaching for the team.FlyAkeedTrainer | Remote, Saudi Arabia ● Trained Saudi Arabian company on Scrum and Agile best practices

● Implemented security standards and lead development of the security for the flagship product, Meekin● Improved SDLC/ALM with training and release management● Lead deployment of M365 (Office 365, Windows 10 and Enterprise Mobility + Security) to the 100+ employees of Koe Koe Tech, including all levels of analysis and project management● Lead the IT Ops team to manage how we do ITSM● Upgraded the company security and systems following ISO 27001● Implemented Microsoft Intune● Deployed ITSM tools and best practices● Ran corporate security training● Jira Administration● Perform Scrum & Agile Training

Oslo, No

● Installed processes and standardizations within the team which reduced error rates and changed delivery from within a week to on time● Designed the project processes and tools to futureproof the product● Designed and implemented automation to reduce high-cost team members effort from over a day to 2 hours● Improved intra-team communication; team began working a as a single unit● Documented lessons learned and processes in a cohesive way● Performed lean and six sigma project management activities to improve all processes● Leading and managing the scrum practices for the project and agile coaching for the team

Oslo, No

Short term contractor● Installed processes and standardizations within the team which reduced error rates by 500% and changed delivery from within a week to on time● Futureproofed the project● Designed and implemented automation to reduce effort from over a day to 2 hours● Improved intra-team communication; team began working a as a single unit● Documented all lessons learned and processes● Performed lean project management activities to improve all processes● Leading and managing the scrum practices for the project and agile coaching for the team

Yangon, Myanmar, Mm

Hired as a short term consultant to assist Yoma Strategic Holdings in setting up enterprise-level resources and Agile project management.● Mentored IT team on project methodology, behavioral change management and strategic thinking● Prepared long-term strategic plan for how to use Active Directory and what internal systems to implement● Taught traditional scrum techniques to all staff and management; improved how the team performed story mapping, release planning, scrum ceremonies, backlog development of user stories and estimation.● Improved inter-team communication and resolved key communication issues, removed roadblocks and tracked progress with burndown charts during the daily scrum● Successfully ran scrums● Negotiated with business partners● Managed team using Agile methodology to migrate enterprise to Windows 10 and set up Active Directory for all of Yoma Strategic Holdings: • Designed policies, procedures and deployment needs in line with best practices and the unique needs of Yoma & Myanmar • Legitimized all software; removed 100% of cracked software within the company • Improved system security with policies and system configurations • Coordinated multiple third-party vendors, contractors and resellers to implement IT vision • Focused on limiting work interruption and improving turn-around time • Stayed ahead of CTO’s expected timeline● Prepared long term strategic plan for how to use Active Directory and what internal systems to implement

Austin, Tx, Us

• Improved cultural, historical and world awareness enhancing skills in cross cultural interactions and solution solving.• Planned and executed strict budget using multiple currencies and planning cost of living research; project came in under budget and on time.• Improved negotiation skills and communication/ information sharing across language barriers.• Enhanced flexibility and ability to remain calm under high stress situations.

San Ramon, Ca, Us

• Responsible as the Technical Team Lead to lead individuals for a variety of projects in the USA and India(off-shore).• Worked on a large portfolio of projects including: o Cloud automation and integration - Set standards for entire Business Unito Data Quality using IBM InfoSphereo Data Modeling & Alert Creation for Permitting & Spotfire reporting for Data Analysis – my design reduced fines by hundreds of thousands of dollars yearly.o Technical lead of a .Net MVC solution for Water Requesto Contract analysis and recommendations from a technical standpoint – resulted in identifying and resolving a contract point that would have cost Chevron $300,000/year in lost income.• Designed solutions utilizing enterprise best practices, business requirements/selection criteria, relevant strategies, company standards, industry principles and reference architectures (TOGAF and internal best practices). The solutions reduced cost of deployment and long-term support and provided the appropriate level of security. Ensured solutions met with all information risk management protocols.• Designed and documented solution to meet optimal security, data and infrastructure architecture best practices.• Facilitated reviews of all solutions with the Business Unit Architect and Enterprise Architects.• Accountable and responsible for the technical fit of the solutions taking into account long term supportability, viability and flexibility of the solutions.• Trained & informally mentored BA’s/PM’s to improve capabilities within their sphere and enhanced their understanding of the technical needs of a project.• Responsible for all documentation of alternatives and chosen solutions through all phases of the SDLC.• Advised project on best practices and technology.• Reviewed solution for optimal security profiles and risk prevention.• Worked on Data analysis, modeling and design as Data Architect.• Acted as Technical Team Lead.• Coordinated with business partners and IT resources.

San Ramon, Ca, Us

• Managed a matrix-structured team of 12 people spread across the globe (USA and India).• Acted as Project Manager & Business Analyst for a large cross functional effort (involving over half a dozen separate functions).• Built all project documentation, prepared trainings, facilitated meetings, and oversaw testing & technical work.• Interacted with peers across Chevron North America to improve global standards.• As a member of the global Chevron Documentum committee (representing my Business Unit) I voted on key decisions, facilitate monthly discussions, and negotiated global changes.• Interacted cross functionally with such functions as Legal, Asset Development, Operations, Drilling & Completions and ETC to design implementation, deployment and the final product in a way that meets all stakeholder needs.

San Ramon, Ca, Us

• Translated business needs into technical requirements.• Designed training materials and ran training classes in Nigeria.• Designed materials for and performed User Acceptance Testing for the Gas to Liquid Plant in Nigeria.• Created templates and standardization processes for all future Energy Components (EC) deployments.• Learned the EGTL and Oil & Gas business needs and processes at a detailed level.• Extensively used TFS and SQL Server.

College Station, Tx, Us

Master of Science in Management Information Systems with an emphasis on IT consulting.

• Single-handedly designed, developed, programmed and presented a powerful budget tool to be used internally and externally.• Ran training and information sessions on the budget tool to ensure continued maintenance and administrators understanding. • Created a variety of high quality client deliverables, inside and outside knowledge base, and participated in meetings with clients.• Researched companies and situations for use by the managers with their direct clients.• Performed quality control on multiple client deliverables and internal materials.

● Focused on grading, class discipline, ESL teaching, and class planning.● Motivated reluctant students resulting in 75% increase in graduation rate through high-energy engagement.

Master Of Science, Management Information Systems

Bba In Mis, Management Information Systems