Delivery Lead and Project Solution Architect

Led the Sales-to-Cash process team (8-10 resources) to implement a Deltek accounting system with Cognos reporting extensions• Created/updated functional design and reporting specifications• Contact point for daily test status call• Discussed defects & enhancement tickets for development approval on status call• Performed team scheduling and adjusted resource capacity to stay on target• Escalated project risks to senior management; for example, Working… Show more Led the Sales-to-Cash process team (8-10 resources) to implement a Deltek accounting system with Cognos reporting extensions• Created/updated functional design and reporting specifications• Contact point for daily test status call• Discussed defects & enhancement tickets for development approval on status call• Performed team scheduling and adjusted resource capacity to stay on target• Escalated project risks to senior management; for example, Working Capital account reconciliation issues rolling up to ACN or work stream issues impacting accounting close Show less

Led the completion of technical impact assessments across the US-VISIT program areas including engineering, delivery, security and operations.• Specific responsibilities include planning, estimating, and scheduling projects• Analyzed system change requests (SCRs) and new scope/work requests to identify technical impacts of the change requested • Formulated high level technical solutions• Developed LoE to support identified solution• Built… Show more Led the completion of technical impact assessments across the US-VISIT program areas including engineering, delivery, security and operations.• Specific responsibilities include planning, estimating, and scheduling projects• Analyzed system change requests (SCRs) and new scope/work requests to identify technical impacts of the change requested • Formulated high level technical solutions• Developed LoE to support identified solution• Built pricing models, BoE, and ADM estimates for larger projects ($250k to $1m range)• For smaller efforts, provided general ROM estimates for lifecycle costs Show less

Managed analyst/consultant team which designed and implemented a TIBCO ESB architecture for the Department of Homeland Security’s biometric identification system• Developed project plans and release schedules for senior project manager• Coordinated day-to-day project work across functional teams including requirements, design, test, and security to meet project deadlines

Managed 8 Accenture/sub-contractor test team resources which performed Quality Assurance (QA) of several software releases for the Department of Education’s loan origination system• Developed a test team quality plan which included an integrated schedule of internal/external team milestones, client reviews, and acceptance timelines• Led first QA effort to upgrade hardware/software to Cognos 7.3• Improved interface testing efforts conducted by Accenture… Show more Managed 8 Accenture/sub-contractor test team resources which performed Quality Assurance (QA) of several software releases for the Department of Education’s loan origination system• Developed a test team quality plan which included an integrated schedule of internal/external team milestones, client reviews, and acceptance timelines• Led first QA effort to upgrade hardware/software to Cognos 7.3• Improved interface testing efforts conducted by Accenture resources and external contractors -Delivered first integration testing phase on schedule Show less

Analyst managing 300-400 proposal opportunities for federal and defense agencies• Updated proposal opportunity product with procurement research and forecasts• Established client relationships by providing procurement opportunities and recommendations to consulting firms• Developed analysis reports on government contracting and industry technology concepts

Analyst executing knowledge management practices through the Program Management Community of Practice portal• Increased PMCoP awareness by developing and executing a community build plan• Provided content management support for the contract management focus group• Trained end-users on how to use the PMCOP portal at acquisition conferences