Don Harper, (Pmp)

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Sr Project Manager @ Davis Defense Group, Inc.
Don Harper, (Pmp)'s Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, United States
About Don Harper, (Pmp)

UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION► I build strong project and program management strategies that produce results, bolstered by over a decade of leadership experience directing complex IT implementation projects for the benefit of state and federal government agencies. ► My success is driven by my ability to leverage broad and deep technical knowledge with exceptional business management skills to achieve consistently higher levels of success, achieving all project milestones and deliverables on-time and within budget.SUMMARY► Engaging PMI-Certified Project Manager possessing a winning blend of technical skill, leadership, management and communications acumen. Demonstrated record of producing exemplary results in information technology initiatives, via hands-on involvement and cross-functional delegation. ► Leverages a unique mix of visionary, strategic, technical, operations and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning team talents and effort with organizational and project objectives. An influential leader who creates immediate impact, produces results and fuels operational excellence. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS★ Presently manages an IT Application Development Support Contract valued at over $126M supporting O&M and development for a portfolio of over 100 software applications used by the FCC. ★ Successfully delivers all project milestones on-time and within scope and budget across multiple complex implementation initiatives.★ A demonstrated record of success working with agencies that include the FCC, the Office of Administrative Law Judges, and the GSA.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲Specialties: Project Management, Program Management, Team Leadership, IT Strategy, Costs and Estimates, Risk Management, Quality Control, Change Management, Presentations, Federal Contracts, Budget Management

Don Harper, (Pmp)'s Current Company Details
Davis Defense Group, Inc.

Davis Defense Group, Inc.

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Don Harper, (Pmp) Work Experience Details
  • Davis Defense Group, Inc.
    Pt Instructor
    Davis Defense Group, Inc. Oct 2023 - Present
    Stafford, Virginia, Us
    PT instructor supporting Naval Community College contract teaching NAV-101 Naval Ethics and Leadership.
  • University Of Washington Information School
    Online Guest Faculty
    University Of Washington Information School Dec 2022 - Present
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Coordinate and lead instruction for graduate students in the Master of Science Information Management program at this public university, managing curriculum, assignments, and grading of students enrolled in Consulting Practices (IMT 585) and Policy and Ethics in Information Management (IMT 550).
  • Chenega It Enterprise Services, Llc
    It Project Manager
    Chenega It Enterprise Services, Llc Nov 2022 - Present
  • University Of Maryland Global Campus
    Adjunct Associate Professor
    University Of Maryland Global Campus Jun 2011 - Present
    Adelphi, Maryland, Us
    ★ Teaches undergraduate students in the Information Systems Management program and General Education programs, managing curriculum, assignments, and grading.★ Specific courses led include Program and Career Exploration (PACE 111T), Concepts and Applications of Information Technology (IFSM 201), Information Systems in Organizations (IFSM-300), Foundations of Information Systems Mgmt. (IFSM-301), Ethics in Information Technology (IFSM 304), Managing and Leading in Information Technology (IFSM 380), Information Systems Project Management (IFSM 438), and Project Management II (BMGT 488).☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGEUniversity of Maryland University College (UMUC) is the largest public university in the United States. As one of the 11 degree-granting institutions of the University System of Maryland, this global university specializes in high-quality academic programs tailored to working adults.
  • Caf2Code Llc
    Sr Project Manager
    Caf2Code Llc Mar 2022 - Jul 2022
    Harrisonburg, Va, Us
    Sr PM supporting implementations of ERP, Microsoft Dynamics, Dynamics 365, Dynamics 365 Supply Chain, Dynamics 365 Finance, D365FO, D365SCM, D365, Dynamics 365 Talent, C#, X++, Migration, Interfaces, Customizations, Power Platform, PowerBI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and SQL.
  • Usda Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service (Aphis)
    It Specialist – It Investment Manager/Contracting Officer’S Representative (Cor) (Aphis Mrp-It)
    Usda Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service (Aphis) Jan 2020 - Feb 2022
    Riverdale, Maryland, Us
    Government assigned IT Investment Manager/COR overseeing assigned IT Investments and associated contracts in support of various missions.
  • Usda Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service (Aphis)
    Information Technology Specialist – Project Manager (Aphis-Mrp-It)
    Usda Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service (Aphis) Oct 2019 - Jan 2020
    Riverdale, Maryland, Us
    Government assigned project manager overseeing contracted resources developing various mission support IT systems.
  • Usda Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service (Aphis)
    Supervisor Information Technology Specialist – Fo It Development Services
    Usda Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service (Aphis) Oct 2018 - Sep 2019
    Riverdale, Maryland, Us
    Supervise a mixed team of IT Specialists developing a new Business Intelligence / Business Analysis initiative to provide a Business Intelligence / Business Analysis capability across APHIS’ Plant Health and Quarantine’s (PPQ) 36+ Domestic Programs to support leadership’s tactical and strategic decision-making.
  • Usda Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service (Aphis)
    Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Aphis -Ppq)
    Usda Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service (Aphis) Feb 2017 - Sep 2018
    Riverdale, Maryland, Us
    Supervise a team of six plus IT Specialists supporting special mission support applications’ development and specialty projects for APHIS’ Plant Health and Quarantine (PPQ) including:★ HR Management★ GIS and mission support field data collection★ Website Management★ Business Intelligence / Business Analysis ★ Database Management★ Special Projects ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT THE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, PLANT HEALTH AND QUARANTINE (PPQ)Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Health and Quarantine (PPQ) program safeguards U.S. agriculture and natural resources against the entry, establishment, and spread of economically and environmentally significant pests, and facilitates the safe trade of agricultural products.
  • Federal Communications Commission
    Information Technology Specialist
    Federal Communications Commission Jun 2014 - Feb 2017
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    ★ Manages the $126MM IT Application Development Support Contract that delivers O&M and development services for over 100 software applications.★ Directs the actions of a team of contractors while engaging in meetings and acquisition research; ensures compliance with all Federal Acquisition Regulations. Continually delegates contractors to meet the needs of the contract and the Commission.★ Managed O&M support through staff reductions and a greater than 30% budget reduction.★ Led a Cost Estimating and Analysis review to ensure the greatest ROI to the Commission in the performance of the contract.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.
  • U.S. Department Of Labor
    Federal Project Manager
    U.S. Department Of Labor 2008 - 2014
    Washington, Dc, Us
    ★ Oversaw contracts and projects associated with information technology, with a focus on initiatives affecting network infrastructure and a case management system.★ Created processes and procedures to govern the conduct of administrative law hearings using video conferencing.★ Coordinated the network support contract for a major OALJ initiative to integrate the agency's networking functionality into the Department of Labor's network, saving $4.5MM over the life cycle of the solution.★ Administered the contract for the existing OALJ case management system while taking over a suspended $19M e-Judication Case Management System project to integrate the case management functions of OAL, three Appellate Boards, and the Solicitor’s Office.★ Separated the e-Judication Case Management System project into three components, successfully deploying solutions to support the OAL, the Boards, and the Solicitor’s Office generating $1.2MM in annual savings.★ Restructured the Consolidated Adjudicatory Board’s IT Support Staff to improve the level of services to over 140 employees.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABORThe mission of the U.S. Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
  • Koniag Services, Inc.
    Engineering Program Project Manager
    Koniag Services, Inc. Mar 2008 - Nov 2008
    ★ Stepped into this role overseeing a $5M annual contract following the short-notice departure of a predecessor.★ Directed the software engineering team supporting the National Guard Board’s Joint Information Exchange Environment, which supports the 54 states and territories.★ Developed an improvement program that overhauled the technological capacities of the contract, filled vacant positions with highly qualified personnel, and positioned the business to win new contracts.★ Managed three Personnel Improvement Plans of a fellow manager and two other key team members.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT KONIAG SERVICESKoniag Services, Inc. (KSI) is an Alaska Native Owned 8(a) certified SDB. KSI is an innovative, IT services and solutions provider with in-depth experience in complex enterprise environments, supporting Department of Defense, Civilian, and other Federal mission critical customer requirements.
  • General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Services
    Senior Program Analyst
    General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Services May 2005 - Feb 2008
    Washington, D.C., Us
    ★ Supported the contract management community through program analysis and project management.★ Led the development of a prototype process-driven portal, which moved the organization towards paperless contracts. ★ Created a new IT system that supported Vendor Financial Viability Analysis using Six Sigma, Lean, and Business Process Modeling Tools.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT GSAThe General Services Administration (GSA) is an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1949 to help manage and support the basic functioning of federal agencies. GSA supplies products and communications for U.S. government offices, provides transportation and office space to federal employees, and develops government-wide cost-minimizing policies, among other management tasks.
  • U. S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant For C4 & It (Cg-6)
    Information Technology Specialist
    U. S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant For C4 & It (Cg-6) Mar 2004 - May 2005
    Infrastructure Management Division (CG-631)• Assistant Web Program Manager overseeing compliance with agency policy for all official web sites.• Assistant Program Manager, Coast Guard Central Intranet Portal coordinating development of first agency-wide intranet portal.• Chair, Web Advisory Board. a SES/O6 level advisory board responsible for driving agency web policy• Headquarters level ADA, Section 508 Program Coordinator• Senior webmaster for Directorate.
  • U. S. C. G., Assistant Commandant For Marine Safety, Security, And Environmental Protection (G-M)
    Commercial Vessel Safety Specialist
    U. S. C. G., Assistant Commandant For Marine Safety, Security, And Environmental Protection (G-M) Aug 2003 - Mar 2004
    Uninspected Vessels, Fishing Vessel Safety Division (G-M0C3)• Headquarters level technical support of Marine Safety Program’s efforts to improve safety in the Uninspected Commercial Fishing, Uninspected Towing, and Small Passenger Vessel Fleets. Member of program management team responsible for program communications, industry committee membership development and training, development and publishing of program support training material.• Division Webmaster.
  • Operational Technologies Services, Inc.
    Database Specialist
    Operational Technologies Services, Inc. Oct 2001 - Aug 2003
    Liaison software project using ASP with VBScript & JavaScript to access Oracle databases in a UNIX environment via Windows NT. Responsible for analysis & implementation contractual requirements. Collaborate with systems analysts & developers to ensure customer satisfaction, ensure application compliance with customer business plan, support Project Manager. • Designed, developed, & maintained MS Access DB in support of development.• Assisted Oracle DB maintenance• Assisted local area network support• Developed user’s manuals & technical documentation• Provided technical support during deployment & operations of multiple database applications operating in simultaneous Web-enabled & client-server modes• Assuaged concerns of volatile non-technical customers, explaining differences between legacy & new systems• Experienced with HTML, Active Server Pages, MS Office, Project, FrontPage, Windows NT, TCP/IP, IIS, MS Certified Professional –Workstation & Server 4.0
  • U. S. Coast Guard
    Chief Boatswain-Mate (E-7)
    U. S. Coast Guard Jun 1979 - Aug 2001
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Served as Operations Dept Head, Branch Chief, Assistant Branch Chief, Operations Ctr Supervisor, Command Duty Officer for major Operational & Marine Safety commands, & Supervisor of CG Personnel for a multi-national/multi-agency law enforcement program with responsibility for budgeting, planning work assignments, developing performance plans & evaluating/counseling individuals. Responsibilities included unit Communications/Information Management, FOIA Requests, Communications Security Material System Custodian & IT resources. Assisted CG Regional Systems Manager with installation & maintenance of Windows NT 4.0 network for Florida West Coast. Served as Support Branch Chief & Unit Training Coordinator for major command, responsible for unit liaison programs, command special projects, & for coordinating training for unit, & unit provided training to civilian industry, civilian government, & area commands, received Coast Guard Commendation Medal.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa
    Respiratory Technician
    Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa Jan 1991 - Aug 1993
    Provided direct patient care, and support in Blood Gas Laboratory, Pulmonary Function Testing, medical equipment servicing and supply, and Special Procedures

Don Harper, (Pmp) Skills

Program Management Leadership Pmp Process Improvement Project Management Management Government Project Planning Business Analysis Analysis Security Clearance Testing Security Integration Training Ms Project Six Sigma Sdlc Military Strategic Planning Dod Enterprise Architecture Information Security System Administration Policy Return On Investment Pmo Change Management Information Technology Databases Business Process Improvement Software Project Management Public Policy Agile Management Software Development Life Cycle

Don Harper, (Pmp) Education Details

  • University Of Notre Dame - Mendoza College Of Business
    University Of Notre Dame - Mendoza College Of Business
    Professional Certificate Negotiations
  • Villanova University
    Villanova University
    Org. Leadership
  • Marist College
    Marist College
    Master Of Public Administration
  • Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School Of Business
    Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School Of Business
    Business
  • The George Washington University School Of Business
    The George Washington University School Of Business
    Executive Master Of Science In Information Systems (Emis)
  • University Of Phoenix
    University Of Phoenix
    Business Information Systems

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