James A. Patterson, Mba, Csm, Pmp Email & Phone Number

United States

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JP

• EPMO Overview:· In the EPMO team, I manage cloud and on-premises projects, focusing on enhancing business value through relationship building, collaboration, and transparent ROI updates. Duties included but not limited.
• Leadership and Project/Program Highlights: I lead a team delivering multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects aligned with significant cost-saving goals. Key projects include:
• Fiscal 2024: Leading IT transformation and data center consolidation.
• Fiscal 2023: Managed a $40 million project consolidating four data centers into two.
• Fiscal 2021-2022: Oversaw a $31 million server replacement and SQL dependency project.
• Fiscal 2018-2020: Managed a $25 million migration of legacy DC Infrastructure equipment.Scrum Master Responsibilities:I lead development teams in a hybrid Agile-Waterfall environment, ensuring timely delivery of sprint.

• Managed the bank's $25 million modernization migration Project of for all of East Data Center's EOS/EOL infrastructure (Routers and Switches Access Point) equipment.

Mclean, VA, US

• I led cross-functional teams to complete the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Cloud and Data Application release project on schedule and within budget.
• As Scrum Master, I facilitated daily scrums, resolved blockers, managed risks, and assisted Subject Matter Experts with velocity reviews.
• I collaborated with Product Leads to manage workstream iterations and implement product additions as part of the continuous velocity release lifecycle.
• I coordinated with stakeholders to address changing requirements and late developments, ensuring consistent value delivery throughout the development process.

New York, NY, US

• Led the Windows OS migration team, saving millions in maintenance fees by decommissioning legacy clients.
• Oversaw all Windows server and client data center infrastructure changes, stakeholder and 3rd party vendor engagements.
• Spearheaded Market Data Services Virtualization/Cloud HW/Platform (VMware to Citrix XenApp) initiative, resulting in $13 million in savings.

Zurich, CH

• Managed the Windows 7 OS rollout and application migrations for the end-of-life and modernization program for Equity/Fixed Income end users, resulting in over $7 million in maintenance cost savings.
• Oversaw the implementation of new IT systems and technologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and user adoption of new systems.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Supervised the IT support desk for SS Global Advisors, ensuring smooth operations and timely issue resolution.
• Led a technology modernization project within the bank’s transformation program, aligning with business goals.
• Ensured all project and development plans met the acceptance criteria, optimizing efficiency and quality.

New York, NY, US

As a liaison for offshore resources, I managed a web-based document repository for compliance and vital records

Master'S Degree, Project Management

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, Finance

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Technical Management

Associate Of Occupational Studies, Electronic And Computer Technology

Certificate Of Completion, Naval Electrician And Electronic “A” School