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Lead functional solution architect implementing features in Salesforce for sales, research and marketing across equities and fixed incomeManage sprint delivery across offshore, client resources and cross functional teams. Collaborate with team and business stakeholders to create prototypes and proofs of concept to gather requirements and define solutions Collaborate with project team for annual discovery planning and executive management reviews to define and approve scope.

Boston

Lead solution architect implementing features and functionality on the Salesforce platform including lighting experience, sales and service, CRM Analytics and evaluation and integration of new features and third party integrations.Manage and build relationship with Salesforce success and product teams to identify opportunities within the platform building best fit solution for business and technology strategic direction. Research and plan major releases advising and guiding scrum teams to successfully deliver business value through technology.Establish and promote positive working protocols for new team members to agile building strong team rapport and supporting efficient sprints and scrum ceremonies to deliver consistent and predictable and value-added releasesLead Enterprise Architecture and Senior IT Leader discussions to demonstrate effectiveness of the tool to meet goals of speed/scalability through clicks not code, seamless integration with platform and third party data to provide users with a seamless single application experienceEstablished governance, test strategy and release best practices that were lean but compliant with IT development and production release policies and procedures

Boston, Ma

Lead systems analyst and technical subject matter expert for Columbia Management distribution, product, and marketing technology assets including vendor and custom-built software. Partner with business and development teams delivering enhancements, optimizations, upgrades, and defect remediation leading requirements, system documentation, and quality assurance to align business functionality and system capability.Manage onshore and offshore vendor resources delivering monthly releases as well as new project and technology-driven initiatives.Manage application risk assessments and audits ensuring compliance with technology and regulatory guidelines.

Manage custom applications that support business management, administration, relationship management, and marketing teams across institutional and hedge fund sponsored products.Serve as primary lead between internal business clients and IT development teams. Partner with business leaders to develop project vision and prioritize business needs.Create high-standard business requirements, functional specifications, and use-case models.Manage local and offshore project consultant resources.Create application manuals and train staff to ensure features are widely adopted, used effectively, and properly supported.

Managed and implemented HRMS technology initiatives, including Employee Self-Service, Online Open Enrollment and PeopleSoft Benefits Administration including third-party integrations.Developed and implemented end-user training programs.

Provided support and enhancements for PeopleSoft General Ledger, A/P, HRMS, and Payroll applications.Developed and tested system customizations, application upgrades and reports leveraging PeopleSoft application development and report utilities.Developed training manuals and support documentation.

Managed corporate accounting staff.Prepared corporate and partnership financial statments for SEC, banking and senior management.Managed functional delivery for third-party ERP system implementation.

Mba, Business Administration

Bs, Accounting

Graduate Certificate, Client Server Application Development