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Architected enterprise project delivery policies, procedures, tools, training, and documentation. Oversaw strategically important projects to facilitate communication and increase performance.• Structured coherent portfolio, program, and project management system, aligning resources with overarching corporate goals. Merged Agile and Waterfall (Predictive) techniques into a Hybrid methodology to optimize performance.• Strategized with company leaders to establish IT project intake and demand management processes by facilitating efficient workflow planning and development of Jira tools. • Engaged with technical managers and global resource teams to manage critical IT project milestones and ensure smooth progress and timely escalations.• Captured project labor efforts, resulting in remarkable 6,500% increase in capitalization and benefiting company's financial health.

Greater New York City Area

Launched EMER Partners LLC focused on development and management of cutting-edge Information Technology project and product management. Contributed as volunteer to National Science Foundation-backed project in Engineering Driven Medicine, focused on development and assessment of innovative room-based health sensors. • Partnered with the research team to generate datasets for in-depth analyses. • Supported project through data gathering, testing, evaluative processes, and creation of comprehensive product documentation.• Partnered with the research team to perform laboratory and product usability testing to improve the human centered design.

Oversaw enterprise-wide deployment of PACS and Vendor Neutral Archive systems for Cardiology and Radiology departments at Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Fostered partnership among five external entities and in-house teams to formulate unified and efficient project execution plan. • Steered data migration and testing processes to ensure project specifications were met with precision. Devised detailed project strategy to integrate timelines and responsibilities across five vendor and internal teams.• Incorporated critical operations such as establishing data center infrastructure, migrating data, installing/configuring applications, integrating systems, conducting testing and data validation.• Identified and resolved 300 project challenges and risks to smooth resolution through effective cross-team collaboration.

Greater New York City Area

Served as IT Project Manager at The Center for Healthcare Innovation and Delivery Science (CHIDS).• Recovered more than $270K in IT support costs for grant-funded clinical research initiatives to optimize financial resources.• Analyzed scrum project issues on GitLab and collaborated with the Predictive Analytics Unit to devise a hybrid project schedule that increased predictability while retaining project agility and responsiveness. • Aided research team in analyzing specific needs for customized patient health risk assessment and education application and in directing a project using computerized decision support to enhance screening processes for childhood depression and suicide risk.

Melville, New York

Oversaw strategic clinical IT applications projects and navigated swiftly evolving deadlines and budget constraints with diverse teams of over 25 members spanning technical, sponsor, and user groups. Collaborated with infrastructure teams to deliver data center servers, networks, security measures, desktop engineering, and support. Delivered detailed documentation for Change Approval Board's review ahead of production changes, while emphasizing meticulous preparation and stakeholder communication.• Facilitated network and infrastructure access for 200 new EHR users, crucial to support business acquisition, demonstrating commitment to expansion and integration.• Directed large-scale, quarterly enterprise upgrades of the Allscripts Care Management System across 13 locations, affecting 700 users. • Led projects focused on identification, configuration, testing, implementation, and optimization of Referral Management functionalities.

Yonkers, New York

• Led interprofessional project teams spanning two continents through deployment of an innovative clinical information system funded through a CMS Innovation Award. Boosted patient care decision-making speed and accuracy by presenting essential patient data and demonstrating impact of visual analytics on healthcare outcomes.• Oversaw development and validation of Pediatric weight-based dosing system to improve patient safety and minimize risks associated with manual dosage calculations through automation. Implemented remote patient respiratory monitored system, facilitated creation of virtual ICU within hospital environment by showcasing adaptability and forward-thinking in patient care.• Conducted analysis, design, documentation, and validation of enterprise project management life cycle processes. Devised innovative system testing process to increase accuracy, accountability, and quality assurance.

Greater New York City Area

Led implementation of NYS (HEAL-17) research grant to enhance engagement and care coordination for behavioral health patients in NYC through strategic project management and innovation. Administered full Project Life Cycle, selected clinical provider partners, ensured strategic partnerships to enhance project outcomes. All projects successfully deployed Health Information Exchange improving access to patient data and care coordination between Behavioral Health and Primary Care services.• Directed RFI/RFP process in collaboration and selected EHR vendors that align with varied needs of providers. • Formulated vendor contracts, budgets, and reporting mechanisms with clearly defined, deadline-driven milestones, while ensuring projects completion on time and within budget constraints.• Oversaw portfolio of simultaneous implementation projects, provided leadership to staff, and achieved project goals. • Ensured project lifecycle oversight and provided guidance on design, development, testing, training, and implementation strategies, highlighting proactive and supportive leadership approach.• Conducted rigorous reviews and approvals of project deliverables and reported on financial and project performance quarterly.

Ms, Telecommunications

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communications Studies, Magna Cum Laude