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Fort Lee, Nj, Us

New York

Oversee implementation of web projects from initial meetings with the clients to delivery of the finished product. Work with diverse cross-functional teams on product development, vision, strategy, and execution. Participate in building and testing complex websites integrated with CMS and CRM platforms such as WordPress and Salesforce.• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify product’s features, improvements, and changes. Translate business requirements into software and process documentation.• Develop and track projects plans, timelines, and budgets. • Maintain relationships with technical services providers and other vendors.• Work closely with development and design teams on all aspects of the new product solutions implementation from technology concepts to UX and QA testing. • Lead regular status meetings to monitor progress, identify risks, and resolve issues.• Keep non-digital stakeholders updated on project status and dependencies. • Make sure that project goals and deadlines are met, and the quality product is delivered on time.

New York, Ny

Was responsible for development of new features and GUI of the company’s main product, a web-based e-procurement solution. The application provided ability to request, hire and manage human resources, including client-vendor negotiations, timekeeping, invoicing, reporting, etc. through highly customizable, streamlined, and intuitive user interface. Participated in usability studies, task analysis, gathering of functional requirements, creation of related documentation along with proposed wireframes and screenshots, design and implementation of numerous enhancements and extensions to the existing application’s functionality and look and feel. Also, created and conducted presentations and customers’ training. The software used for the above tasks included Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Visio, etc.Clients: Pfizer (US and UK), ATT (Global), Verizon, Aethna, Quest, Ely Lily, etc.

New York, Ny

Was responsible for development and maintenance of web-based e-procurement solution (HRP). Participated in design and implementation of numerous enhancements and extensions to the existing application and new modules, for example:• Ariba – HRP Integration. This project focused on accepting daily data loads in the form of CSV files from Ariba timekeeping system to HRP databases for data synchronization. It was implemented as a complex SQL Server DTS package consisting of stored procedures grouped into several modules. • EMEA EFSS Implementation project provided support for new European Financial Shared Services that utilized Oracle Financials platform. Created web-based interfaces for invoicing error handling and feed generation control (ASP, JavaScript, T-SQL).• Services Console, a web-based application supplementing the main HRP solution to support operational and administrative tasks such as accounting codes review and editing; user profile administration; blanket communications; reporting, etc. Technologies used: ASP (VB Script), T-SQL, JavaScript, HTML.Created analytical and technical documentation; trained and supervised new personnel; participated in CMM and Six Sigma projects.Awards: Award for Excellence of IT Department.Clients: Pfizer (US and UK), ATT (Global), Verizon, Aethna, Quest, Ely Lily, etc.

New York, Ny

Participated in task analysis, user requirements and usability tests, followed by design of the proper visual elements defining a specific look and feel suggested by the studies. Worked on GUI prototypes for all enterprise applications (more than 200 screens) with their subsequent implementation using HTML, DHTML, XML, and JavaScript.Was involved in design and development of several exclusive enterprise applications geared towards business-to-business data exchange and communication. These included:• Textrade, a comprehensive online trading system for the textile industry bringing together businesses from around the world. • Textrade Office, a complete web-based office suite for sharing business documents and information between the parties with extensive notification and reporting capabilities. The technologies used in development included JSP and Java servlets with support for custom JSP tag library, EJB, XML, and PL/SQL for Oracle. HTML and JavaScript were used to provide for interface interactivity and cross-site scripting. Also, was engaged in training and mentoring of new employees.