Linda Kramer Email & Phone Number

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Working with Informatica customers to attain business value of Informatica solutions, primarily in the Data Governance space. Conducting workshops to develop use cases to demonstrate quick wins and establish solid data governance foundation. Provide guidance and mentorship to customers developing a Data Strategy or a Data Governance program.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Accountability for the delivery of high quality architecture-led planning engagements with Informatica clients utilizing the BOST framework of four enterprise architectural views (Business, Operations, Systems, and Technology) to identify strategic opportunities for business transformation, define agile solutions, and then establish and govern transformational programs delivering business value. Also will be helping to establish and grow the Business Transformation practice within Informatica.

Supported a large Health Care account as a Program Executive, with responsibility for the development efforts contributing to their Facets implementation. This is a multi-year effort, with the major implementations in 2014 and throughout 2015 and 2016.

Buffalo, Ny

⦁ Influenced acceptance of a business architecture practice aligning system functionality and prioritizing technology investments with Business Capabilities. Positioned team with tools and techniques to best ensure alignment with strategic objectives.⦁ Partnered with Project Management Office and Enterprise Architecture to implement change in methodology to determine business expectations and value metrics prior to Technology Investment. This change is projected to shorten project execution time by clearly defining business value expectations prior to project execution and commitment of costly resources. ⦁ Created investment proposals and dashboard for senior leadership decision making and prioritization of technology investments.⦁ Increased employee engagement by focusing team on activities adding value and on the demand that most closed aligns with corporate objectives.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

⦁ Lead team of 80+ people on a multi-year, mult-million dollar ERP program. This included new system assessment and planning with expectations of reducing administrative expense and increasing operational effectiveness across the enterprise.⦁ Implemented agile practices to accelerate project delivery.⦁ Changed organizational mindset focus attention towards business outcomes on all program initiatives.⦁ Conducted comprehensive fit / gap assessment of existing Facets ERP system.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

⦁ Created enterprise architecture practice to initiate change throughout IT and begin to reduce redundancy in the environment. ⦁ Developed team to support solutions architecture and enterprise level architecture. The team was responsible for the introduction of SDLC, a reference architecture, creation of enterprise services and IT governance. These efforts reduced the number of development tools and resulted in standardized approach to development efforts.⦁ Implemented leadership development program for architects.⦁ Successfully implemented ‘second generation’ Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), including a Master Data Management solution for member centricity.⦁ Developed internal Information Management expertise and significantly reduced operational costs by transitioning from dependency on consulting partners. ⦁ Fostered trusted relationships with key stakeholders to develop a virtual competency center.⦁ Closely managed vendor relationships and developed selected trusted vendor partnerships resulting in shorter development cycles.⦁ Worked closely with then-CIO and senior leadership to implement organizational and behavioral changes in IT organization. Closed credibility gaps to move forward with much needed change in the delivery areas. Continued to work hand in glove with subsequent CIOs on strategic projects and strategic planning.

Rochester, New York Area

⦁ Reported to Finance organization and gained SVP level buy-in of BI and DW initiatives by developing a Strategy Committee to provide oversight and set priorities for all IM initiatives. ⦁ Transitioned technical infrastructure to a Managed Hosting provider to ensure stability and support. ⦁ Developed Solution Architecture team to expedite delivery of strategic solutions. Efforts resulted in a more collaborative and customer aligned team

Rochester, New York Area

⦁ Successfully implemented first Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and Rating and Underwriting software for Actuarial team, including vendor selection and conference room pilot. ⦁ Built and fostered successful cross functional teams in an IT-centric culture.⦁ Engaged consulting partner to perform technical assessment and subsequent development efforts. ⦁ Staff reduction and retooling resulted in a more cohesive and effective team. ⦁ Developed Portfolio Management function to oversee all EDW/BI projects; responsible for budget, resource management, and Board reporting.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Consulting Engagement at Wilson Greatbatch (2003 to 2004)⦁ Managed portion of Oracle Applications development with off-shore development team. Coordinating efforts of local and remote vendors, in addition to internal staff. Consulting Engagement at Sodexo (2001 to 2003)⦁ Managed web development and internal hosting project for Facilities Management team. Coordinated local and remote cross-functional teams, including multiple vendors. Eliminated consulting services of three vendors. ⦁ Project and Program management for SAP Financials implementation and various major software upgrades.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

⦁ Replaced core internally developed loan processing system with a Bank Processing system.⦁ Centralized and automated back office processes in North American and European service centers. ⦁ Converted HP/3000 mainframe applications to PC platform, resulting in significant cost savings.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mis

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Data Processing