Celeste Alexander Email & Phone Number

Fort Belvoir, Va, Us

Sr. Configuration Management Lead: Defense Agencies Initiative Program Oracle eBusiness Suite Version 12.2.8Responsible for the control of RICEFW for the build, release and deployment of downstream test, production and post prod environments for the DAI suite of systems (Oracle EBS, Hyperion and GRC). Manage the Configuration Control Board, coordinating the adjudication and control of enhancements proposed by the Defense Chief Financial Officer and the DAI Program ManagerFacilitating the effort to re-engineer a waterfall release method to an Agile release development methodology.Managed the successful effort to streamline the Systems Development Lifecycle processes, systems and organization, while ensuring auditability, traceability and sustainability of the DAI application.o Completed the alignment and framework of SDLC Process to DoD approved policies and guidance.o Decreased average CM cycle time, while maximizing the time spent in solution activities.Systems Administrator – MicroFocus Dimensions CM, RM and Solutions Business Managero Designed, developed and deployed Microfocus RM, CM and SBM to manage the Application Lifecycle for service, incident, problem management and enhancements.Manager Business Process Re-engineering: DISS Program Managed a six person team in a successful effort to consolidate the adjudication functions across the DoD enterprise, using traditional BPR and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Developed the as-is and to-be business process using IBM’s Websphere Business Modeler tools.Provided process improvement and requirements management support.

Department of Defense - Business Transformation Agency 09/2007- 06/2011Senior ERP Consultant: (multiple programs) Analyzed disparate business process in the to-be civilian hiring process for gaps/inconsistencies. Updated and finalized the Business Process Models and high level use cases for the Defense Enterprise Hiring Solution (DEHS).  Analyzed the functional requirements for the Virtual Interactive Processing System (VIPS) an enhancement US Military Entrance Processing Command’s capability for processing and enlisting qualified recruits. Developed the Systems Requirement Document (SRD) and the non-functional requirements in support of the VIPS Request for Proposal. Served as a PeopleSoft Senior ERP analyst for the Army-DIMHRS program. Responsible for the creation of business process documentation, support for the Enterprise Information Warehouse and the analysis of the Global Payroll module. Maintained and coordinated content, formatted revisions; collected, reported and provided updates on enterprise program metrics associated with the Defense Integrated Military Human Resource Systems (DIMHRS). Researched, evaluated, recommended and implemented best practices to support the organizational readiness for Army - DIMHRS sustainment. Elevated issues and risks in the DIMHRS program that could not be resolved or mitigated at the program level to the designated Executive Officers. Participated in cross functional teams and meetings with Personnel & Readiness, Enterprise Program Management Office, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Joint Staff and Service Components (Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines) for various systems initiatives (DIMHRS, DEHS, VIPS, DRAS).

Hanover, Maryland, Us

Senior Functional Consultant: PeopleSoft HCM Upgrade 8.3 – 8.9 Assisted with the planning and execution of functional and system testing for the PeopleSoft HCM Base Benefits and Payroll module. Ensured that revisions to system modifications for HR and Payroll were adequately tested in the PeopleSoft 8.9 environment in compliance with the change request procedures and test strategy.  Performed upgrade testing for HCM modules using Mercury Automated Testing Tools. Provided analysis and resolution for system defects identified during testing.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Senior Project Manager: Financial and Portfolio Division Facilitated the disposition of change requests for projects or changes to assets in the production databases, to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley laws. Provided support and recommendations to Change Requestors and others regarding how to complete a Change Request and how to determine the appropriate risk. Chaired the board for the approval of all Change Request for six Fannie Mae financial systems.  Made certain that all coordination and approvals were completed and that approvals adhered to corporate and internal policies. Periodically reviewed change requests and reported metrics to the Senior Leadership on a quarterly basis. Communicated plans via written and oral presentations to senior leadership and individual teams.

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New York, Ny, Us

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Minneapolis, Mn, Us