Kamil A. Konopka, Pmp, A-Csm, Acp, Safe 5 Email & Phone Number

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Dallas, Texas, Us

Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, Us

• Agilely led Corporate App team on major initiative for development and rollout of proprietary compensation platform to AutoNation field associates• Jumpstarted Scrum for corporate apps team by reengineering Kanban workflow on Visual Studio (TFS) first and implementing JIRA later while instituting effective sprint ceremonies • Simultaneously led up to 7 time-critical portfolio initiatives to outsource business processes, roll out AirWatch to mobile users, virtualize corporate apps via Citrix’s XenApp or launch customized instance of ServiceNow• Spearheaded development of the new version of vehicle pricing platform by gathering requirements and securing funding for the project• Secured new projects’ successful take-off by drafting business cases and obtaining capital expenditure approvals from project sponsors• Supported enhancement and maintenance projects for other 8 in-house applications• Led scheduling, cost and quality control efforts in a newly-adopted cloud Project Portfolio Management tool (Innotas) during PMO’s accelerated transformation from compliance- to initiative-driven office

Miami, Florida , Us

• Simultaneously managed up to 35 IT professionals on software development projects for Money, Music, Mobile, Video, and eMail using Scrum• Completed enterprise-critical SDLC initiatives (e.g. rollout of mobile app and launch of videograms and video visitations) through servant leadership for agile teams• Championed research of various Project Management software applications (JIRA, Hansoft, Trello) eventually transitioning the team to AxoSoft• Responsible for the roll-out of POS infrastructure within the states of ID, OH, KY and VA by means of kiosks deployments facilitating financial transactions to correctional institutions• Managed POS kiosk deployment projects in the states of ID, OH, KY and VA for kiosks that facilitate financial transactions in and out of correctional institutions• With support from systems/networking engineers planned and delivered network installation projects to roll out JPay’s own network within correctional facilities (circuits, media converters/ switches, Cat5/6 runs etc.)

• Delivered mobile app development projects for 10 clients to meet contractual deadlines in a start-up, high-pressure environment (methodologies used: XP, Scrum)• Managed product roadmap and product/sprint backlogs with respective product owners • Liaised with external clients (e.g. Verizon) and upper management to analyze requirements and discuss product increments• Defined project scope, created proposals by refining client requirements and conducting gap analyses• Managed execution of multiple concurrent projects by monitoring cost-to-performance and schedule-to-performance indices • Participated in regression testing to ensure sprint deliverables met quality standards and matched the definition of 'done'

Denver, Co, Us

In charge of leading product implementation projects for new cooperation agreements with significant exposure to the IT aspects of those implementations. Position had extensive ties to business development (prioritizing projects based on revenue potential and expected synergies). It required practical application of formal project management methodology and excellent communication skills to keep internal project members as well as global stakeholders fully apprised on the projects status. P&L responsibility for new activations was inherent part of this position after implementations concluded.Key accomplishments: - Launched 25 new products with $5M increase in revenue and locations growth averaging 40% above regional plans.- Redesigned activation process ensuring quality outcomes while reducing its application time by almost half.- Participated and lead other significant projects ranging from IT system conversion, process reengineering & automation etc.

Denver, Co, Us

Dynamic position with substantial financial analysis component. Responsible for optimally positioning product mix by analyzing competitive landscape and defining new enhancement. Projects ranged from building and increasing the utilization of service network through the IT system conversion/enhancements. Position called for cross-functional interaction to build coalitions for projects in the implementation pipeline. Key accomplishments:- Doubled remittance volume directed to the region through analysis, recommendations and suitable product positioning/branding.- Developed and managed independent sales consultant network to facilitate accelerated sales agents recruitment efforts.

Denver, Co, Us

Responsible for coordinating implementation of global expansion projects to establish brand presence throughout Europe and Africa. Position also had a strategic component to develop global expansion pipeline and participate in negotiating terms and conditions for prospective cooperation agreements. Exposure to business development, implementation projects and product marketing paved the way for future assignments with increased responsibility. Key accomplishments:- Optimized operational processes to ensure readiness for planned service network expansion (e.g. created dedicated hotline, added ethnic resources to the call center, streamlined operations for external service vendors, - Revamped marketing coverage for the region to reinvigorate existing sales through consistent marketing messaging.

Willimantic, Ct, Us

Planned and executed 24 guest speaker lectures / presentations known as University Hour boosting interest and attendance among student body.Managed logistics for 2005 Commencement preparations for over 900 graduates.Promoted university happenings to students and faculty through multi-channel marketing efforts.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Organizational Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language (Linguistics Track)