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Seasoned IT Professional | Leadership in Technology Strategy and Project ExecutionWith over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, I excel at bridging the gap between complex technical solutions and strategic business objectives by leveraging hands-on project management skills, deep technical expertise, and excellent leadership skills.My extensive certifications—including Certified Project Manager, Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agile Certification, Cisco Certified Network Administrator, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Google Cloud Engineer, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified AI Practitioner, Azure Data Fundamentals, and Azure AI Fundamentals—equip me with a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership skills.Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to develop and execute IT strategies that align with organizational goals, enhance performance, and drive growth.Project Management Excellence: Certified Project Manager and Six Sigma Green Belt with a track record of managing projects from inception to successful completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.Agile & Scrum Proficiency: Certified Scrum Master and SAFe Agile certified, experienced in facilitating agile transformations and fostering collaborative, high-performing team environments.Cloud & AI Expertise: Certified in Google Cloud Engineering, AWS Cloud and AI, and Microsoft Azure Data and AI Fundamentals, with deep knowledge of cloud technologies and artificial intelligence applications.Technical Acumen: Cisco Certified Network Administrator and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, adept at networking and systems engineering to solve complex business challenges.I am passionate about leveraging technology to create value and am always eager to tackle new challenges that require innovative solutions and strategic thinking.

• Senior Information Technology Program Manager

  Confidential

  Jun 2019 - Present - United States

  Led and Motivated Cross-Functional Teams: Established, inspired, and directed high-performance teams across various functions to deliver complex IT projects aligning with strategic business objectives.Deep Technical Collaboration: Worked closely with technical developers, leveraging a profound understanding of IT systems, design, and architecture to progress technical deliverables and achieve project milestones.Project Management Excellence: Managed multiple complex projects simultaneously, utilizing expertise in project estimating, budgeting tools, story development, and defect tracking to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.Strategic Roadmapping: Created comprehensive roadmaps and flight plans for upcoming projects, driving progress and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Executive Communication: Effectively communicated project status, strategic impacts, and interdependencies to executive-level leaders, facilitating informed decision-making.Process Improvement Initiatives: Implemented IT process improvements and quality control policies, enhancing program-level procedures and communication plans.Risk Management: Anticipated strategic impacts and interdependencies with other projects, coordinating with relevant parties to mitigate risks and ensure project success.Agile Methodologies: Applied in-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, including Jira and Rally, to manage the Software Development Life Cycle within Agile frameworks.Executive Escalation Handling: Managed executive-level escalations by implementing corrective actions to address challenges promptly and maintain stakeholder satisfaction.