Eric R. Wherry, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Atlanta, Ga

• Managed the technical team to develop a Cisco Voice, Data, and Wireless network solution beginning with coordination to completion• Responsible for meeting network SLA’s and project deadline • Responsible for scheduling and managing project meetings with TBoD design teams, AV and telepresence teams along with the line of business• Single point of contact between the technical and design team and the lines of business• Travelled onsite to implementations and provided Day 1… Show more • Managed the technical team to develop a Cisco Voice, Data, and Wireless network solution beginning with coordination to completion• Responsible for meeting network SLA’s and project deadline • Responsible for scheduling and managing project meetings with TBoD design teams, AV and telepresence teams along with the line of business• Single point of contact between the technical and design team and the lines of business• Travelled onsite to implementations and provided Day 1 customer support • Maintain contact with the line of business after Day 1 support to ensure customer satisfaction• Responsible for consistent communication updates with Customer and management• Responsibility for resolving any and all project related issues• Maintain tight control on the project deliverable and deadlines • Developed and maintained strong customer relationships during and after project completion• Provided a ROM for budgeting purposes• Approved Cisco and Audio Visual cost sizing to move the project to next phase• Knowledgeable in the Six Sigma, and Project Management Project methodology• Mentored new Project Manager hires on Bank’s project process and procedures• Worked with technical team to troubleshoot implementation issues• Worked closely with Sr. Management on project issues that needed immediate or additional attention Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

• Bank IE is the single POC for all Bank shareholders, Management, Vendors and Sponsors• Accountable for the end to end project plan of all network infrastructure• Responsible for Scheduling and managing project meetings• Deliver accurate, timely, and agreed on status reports• Worked with Bank architects in addition to Cisco Data, Voice, and Wi-Fi engineers on bank moves, site decommissions and build-outs• Responsible for leading a matrix team including but not limited to… Show more • Bank IE is the single POC for all Bank shareholders, Management, Vendors and Sponsors• Accountable for the end to end project plan of all network infrastructure• Responsible for Scheduling and managing project meetings• Deliver accurate, timely, and agreed on status reports• Worked with Bank architects in addition to Cisco Data, Voice, and Wi-Fi engineers on bank moves, site decommissions and build-outs• Responsible for leading a matrix team including but not limited to internal, global, and third-party associates• Track status of telco circuit orders with voice engineer• Initiation of change request for scope, financial, or times changes to NSER• Ensure adherence to Bank change process: Operational Turnover, coordination of NCD and driving CRQ through creation to approval• Responsible for bringing all project stakeholder together to validate all portions of NCD• Responsible for change escalation, hosting team meetings, UAT coordination and attending Change Board meetings• Rigorously manages scope to ensure agreed/approved/appropriate value is delivered and commitments are achieved within time, cost, and quality parameters• Manages a portfolio of network/voice infrastructure projects from design, build, through implementation and operational turnover, with high levels of complexity• Responsible for communicating project status across delivery teams, senior leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders Show less

Atlanta

• Managed Linux Refresh 2013 Physical 2 Virtual Project• Worked with Linux engineers, architects, and server support associates• Worked with VMware VCenter Converter and ESXi 5.0 as P2V tool to clone servers• Scheduled migration dates with server support associates and engineer team• Manage an offshore team of up to 8 engineers from Mphasis (An HP Company) located in Chennai, India • Responsible for making sure all change control documents are completed and on… Show more • Managed Linux Refresh 2013 Physical 2 Virtual Project• Worked with Linux engineers, architects, and server support associates• Worked with VMware VCenter Converter and ESXi 5.0 as P2V tool to clone servers• Scheduled migration dates with server support associates and engineer team• Manage an offshore team of up to 8 engineers from Mphasis (An HP Company) located in Chennai, India • Responsible for making sure all change control documents are completed and on time• Managed AIX Re-Platform 2010 Project and AIX 7.1 Operating Systems Upgrade• Lead offshore team to migrate THD servers from IBM PowerBlade 5 platform to PowerBlade 7• Lead offshore team to migrate THD servers from AIX operating system 5.3 to current IBM version 7.1• Lead offshore team to patch AIX servers off P7 hardware onto P7 30 +• Managed offshore team to upgrade Linux RHEL 5.x to 5.8• Maintain accurate and up-to-date SharePoint documentation for management reporting• Responsible for offshore engineers following THD proper change control procedures• Worked with engineers to resolve issues and with server owners to re-scheduled events when necessary • Organized meetings with server owners, engineers, DBA’s and application programmers Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

 Project Manager for the NCR 7403 POS Conversion Upgrade Project Developed and maintained the project plan for 93 restaurant POS conversion upgrade Managed installation contractor Spartan Computer Services Managed training schedule for restaurant management and employees Maintained issues list for site installations Resolved issues associated with installs Lead weekly progress meeting with team members and contractors Maintained consistent communication with… Show more  Project Manager for the NCR 7403 POS Conversion Upgrade Project Developed and maintained the project plan for 93 restaurant POS conversion upgrade Managed installation contractor Spartan Computer Services Managed training schedule for restaurant management and employees Maintained issues list for site installations Resolved issues associated with installs Lead weekly progress meeting with team members and contractors Maintained consistent communication with clients, district and area coaches and management Created site build sheets for each site  Troubleshoot various site, vendor, and technical issues  Provided installation reports to upper management Managed the removal of old computer devices Managed project in a virtual environmentironment Show less

 Administered Bank of America network guidelines for migrating LaSalle Bank and Countrywide Mortgage legacy network equipment to the Bank of America network structure  Transitioned 423 ATM LaSalle sites in Michigan, Illinois and Indiana into the bank of Bank of America ATM network Perform site surveys at LaSalle Bank locations in Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois POC(point of contact) and responsible for direct supervision of contractors performing wiring, cabling and electrical… Show more  Administered Bank of America network guidelines for migrating LaSalle Bank and Countrywide Mortgage legacy network equipment to the Bank of America network structure  Transitioned 423 ATM LaSalle sites in Michigan, Illinois and Indiana into the bank of Bank of America ATM network Perform site surveys at LaSalle Bank locations in Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois POC(point of contact) and responsible for direct supervision of contractors performing wiring, cabling and electrical work to meet client requirements and contractual obligations Provided expertise to Bank and EDS project managers on network SV1 site survey photos and site survey spreadsheet material for both LaSalle Bank and Countrywide Conversions Responsible for coordinating meeting time with Bank PM ,onsite analysts, and vendors Coordinated wiring vendor ACS Dataline, ATM vendors: NCR, Diebold and Pendum, and onsite client technicians in addition to the local telephone company for site project work Produced a Team Action Record (TAR) for Bank and EDS project managers to use to track assigned action items to their completion.  Worked on an empowered virtual team Show less

• Responsible for direct supervision of contractors performing wiring, cabling and electrical work to meet client requirements and contractual obligations.• Tracked and closed assigned trouble tasks via Integrated Workstation and retrieved project information via Aldea software application• Handled multiple project simultaneously meeting all deadlines• Installed Cisco devices 6509, 3550, 3560G, 3660, 2811, 7825, VG248, 3845 and all other data communication devices for four assigned… Show more • Responsible for direct supervision of contractors performing wiring, cabling and electrical work to meet client requirements and contractual obligations.• Tracked and closed assigned trouble tasks via Integrated Workstation and retrieved project information via Aldea software application• Handled multiple project simultaneously meeting all deadlines• Installed Cisco devices 6509, 3550, 3560G, 3660, 2811, 7825, VG248, 3845 and all other data communication devices for four assigned metro Atlanta Bank of America Operations Centers • Loaded configurations on network devices to troubleshoot accuracy prior to installs• Troubleshoot Data, Network, and VoIP telecom connectivity issues • Responsible for all implementations, upgrades and conversion projects in assigned buildings• Project lead for equipment removal and disposal for site closures• Provided risk management by proper system monitoring and responding quickly to network alarms• Provided quick and immediate support to client regardless of type or level• Worked with EDS engineers both data and voice on assigned projects• Managed all activities within Network Equipments rooms for five assigned buildings in metro Atlanta, GA including equipment installations, removals, upgrading and break/fix across Optical, Data, VoIP, and WAN networks• Experience and knowledge of transmission facilities OC12, OC48, DS0, T1, and T3• Provided professional business interaction with fellow associates, customers, customer management, engineers and vendors and/or contractors • Project leader for three new network rooms construction Atlanta Monarch Plaza, Mansell Mortgage and Wintel Server Lab • Worked with Building Facilities Manager in multi-tenet building on necessary issues• POC(point of contact) for vendors on equipment placement and Telco issues on buildouts• Responsible for scoping projects to determine needed resources• Managed 2-5 associates and/or vendors on new projects Show less