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Fredericksburg, Va, Us

Bermuda (Pembroke, Hm), Bm

Chevy Chase, Md, Us

Software Engineering Manager providing hands-on IT leadership and support to the Technology Services Division. I spearhead the management and successful execution of multimillion-dollar technology projects, while staying within budgets and stringent deadlines. I coach and mentor teams on creation of Cloud services and applications. Instrumental in leading Agile project and product planning, developing IT architecture, providing oversight on application testing, building new technology, and fostering lucrative working relationships with internal and external customers. I leverage Agile methodologies, SDLC and ALM best practices, and IT strategic and thought leadership while implementing strategic initiatives for the company.

Chevy Chase, Md, Us

I contributed efforts towards developing and executing processes and procedures for a new IT department with 400+ staff members. I acted as a Leader of Enterprise Services for the entire Multiline System Integration Department. I planned and executed the implementation of security access frameworks for external and internal customers for new .NET applications.Highlights of accomplishment in this role include:• I designed and built security, metric reporting, and insurance coverages framework for enterprise customer applications.• I implemented an information systems process to enhance safety of assets, maintain data integrity, and boost operating efficiency. • I provided hands-on support to a team of 20 individuals in executing the first phase of $20 million, multi-year project, which resulted in protecting business operations from a negative impact and helped staying within forecasted IT expenses ranging from $6-$8 million.• I supervised a team of 15 individuals in designing and developing a technical framework to facilitate company’s first mainframe migration project and a multi-year, multimillion-dollar enterprise upgrade program. • I successfully managed and executed migration to Scrum Agile Software Development model.• I established a cutting-edge, multi-line system to grow company across multiple business lines and deliver state-of-the-art customer experience across a diverse portfolio of insurance products.• I played a critical role in developing Cloud-based document management repository and a taxonomy by leveraging SharePoint technology to provide deliverable information to external customers.

Chevy Chase, Md, Us

I was a leader in multiple IT departments, such as Information Services, Systems Operations, Internet Business, and Application and Infrastructure Modernization.Highlights of accomplishment in this role include:• I automated company’s internet service regression testing scripts by working with offshore technology service provider and negotiating a $220k contract; achieved an immediate ROI and saved $1 million in annual payroll expenses.• I served as a Project Manager and Technical Leader for managing $1.2 million initiatives to integrate segmented risk group information into an internal reporting system.• I supported successful completion of company’s first Cloud Computing Project by conducting technology due diligence and tracking cost-saving opportunities in hosting of internet sales integration testing environments on NaviCloud, a Cloud-based platform.• I accomplished $170k in annual savings by analyzing, developing, testing, and deploying an automated B2B record update submission process; Earned nomination for a prestigious corporate quality award.

Marietta, Pa, Us

I played a key role in orchestrating and executing project planning, overseeing deliverables of all technology initiatives for the Automation Department, negotiating contracts with vendors, formulating budgets, and conducting extensive business analysis.I directed a team of 25 professionals, including Support Desk Manager, Development Manager, Project Managers, Programmer Analysts, Business Analysts, and Customer Service Technicians.Highlights of accomplishment in this role include:•I led all aspects of technology management for the development and implementation of mobile, SharePoint, social media applications, and large-scale technology initiatives. •I collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders and provided different perspectives while supporting the introduction of Agile methodologies and mobile technologies.

Supported activities related to the design, construction, testing, implementation, and optimization of identity and access management solutions that enabled and supported business, engineering, and manufacturing functions for General Motors.