IT Project and Application Manager

Managed sophisticated software application projects, built and operated state of the art data centers, and a "do all business/technology" for a small business technology firm.Skill Summary - Program and Project Manager on Federal and commercial projects- Expert experience managing projects using the Agile Development Process- Client facing, business development, define requirements, and post capture ensure products meet schedule, requirements, cost, and expectations- New product business development and requirements definition- Managed teams for application development, web/cloud services, using flexible development techniques- Director of Operations for large data center and technology small business- Financial performance responsibility- Project Manager for teams to develop innovative IT solutions for customers' complex problems- Recently developed requirements for a project with data analytics (big data) and causal relationships- Project Manager for three state of the art data center construction projects- Project Manager for design, installation, acceptance testing, and subsequent operation of IT infrastructure, IT system integration, and system transition- Post construction, hands on Operations Manager for projects completed Project Manager for DHS application system relocationsKey Achievements- Product owner, scrum master, and project manager on multiple complex S/W development projects- Built several organizations from the ground up to mature organization- Certified Agile Scrum Master- Attained 100% of quality of service metric for a shared Federal Facility- Working with diverse teams, managed data center operations during multiple severe weather events - such as Hurricane KatrinaKey Responsibilities- Have managed the day-to-day activity of approximately 90 people and 6 departments- Participate on and manage cross functional teams- Business and technical operations- Contract and teaming strategy- Agile specialist

Commercial contractor in the business office as a Senior Contract Administrator on U.S. Navy Supercomputer Projects. Contracts and Cost Accounting, profit responsibility.Key Achievements- Developed proposals values $300M+- Improved profit by closely monitoring progress and cost- Responsive to evolving corporate priorities- Business office member of the Supercomputer integrated process team- Point of contact for audits of financial information and inventory of Government property- Implemented new processes and procedures to streamline work flow and increase profit Key Responsibilities- Contract Administrator for contracts worth over $300 million- Planning, control, and budget management and implementation- Familiarity with corporate cost and general accounting systems- Full life cycle management of DoD Supercomputer Contracts: generate, submit, and negotiate proposals; then implement, perform, and generate suitable profit- Contracting Officer Point of Contact

Managed operations, purchasing, mechanical/product design, and production for an electronics production and manufacturing company.Key Achievements- Worked as an non-degreed engineer in the electronic, electrical, and mechanical functional areas- Met 100% of production deadlines- Kept total product cost - labor and materials under 25% of retail price- Employee cross training program- Flexible work in progress process, responsive to market conditions- Minimize inventory costs through innovative purchasing techniques- Maximize state incentive programsKey Responsibilities- Managed the Production, Purchasing, Operations, and Mechanical Engineering departments- Accountable for cost- All planning and scheduling for the staff- Operations and Production Staffing

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Destroyer Navy FTG2