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Provide PM services and advice in the conversion of applications running on the client mainframe to an open system/server environment including:1) conversion of blocks of business on the legacy policy administration system to the current system,2) Conversion of the current policy administration system to a server environment,3) Refactor, rewrite, or retire a group of mainframe peripheral systems,4) Identify/determine impact of previous efforts on other existing system interfaces.

GDS is a 100-employee provider of telecommunications and technology solutions. Manage all phases of network/communications integration projects Manage all phases of communications integration projects including requirements for front-end systems engineering design, integration & testing, and logistics & installation that encompass in-country customs and delivery management. A standard approach for GDS' project management program ensures consistent service and ongoing support regardless of where the project may be located. In addition, Managed Services from GDS delivers technical support and remote management to core routers, switches, security devices and application servers, 24x7x365. • Performed Interim IT Director role at West Jefferson Medical Center (WJMC) to set up, budget, track, and report for the IT Infrastructure organization at the portfolio, program, and project levels (see WJMC Interim IT Director Addendum)• Planned, and designed the relocation of the WJMC network and communication elements to new data center • Planned and Implemented design to transition data, voice, and internet functions from the Physician’s Office Buildings to the WJMC communications center to increase communication revenues for WJMC• Completed Unified Collaboration Upgrade project at St. Tammany Parish Hospital (STPH)• Planned and executing the project to design and implement an upgrade to the STPH Core, Distribution, and Access network• Planned and executed the $17M design and implementation phases of LAN, Data and Wireless, and Voice components for the $500M Phase I construction of the new University Medical Center Hospital in New Orleans• Planned and executed the implementation of a technology upgrade to the wireless network at Delgado Community College. Also implemented technology upgrade for internet access• Managed the upgrade of the City of New Orleans’ Unified Collaboration system

A 50-employee provider of Program/Project Management Consulting Services. In concert with the USDA Forest Service’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Project Management Office (PMO), managed over 200 critical projects. • Established and implemented the Chief Technology Office (CTO) Project Management Office (PMO) for the USDA Forest Service. • Delivered Microsoft’s ERP BPOS-F Cloud Enterprise Messaging Services (gEMS) capability and migrated 40,000+ FS user mailboxes from Lotus Notes/Domino to Microsoft’s Outlook/Exchange Cloud environment ahead of schedule, within budget, and with a high customer satisfaction rate. Delivery included a strong customer help desk support capability. • Provided FS PMO program and project management services and process improvements for USDA FS Enterprise Operations business unit programs including the initiation, planning, and implementation of a QA Test Lab used in the application hosting development process. • Delivered FS PMO program and project management services and process improvements for USDA FS Application Hosting program area including data center services and software development factories.• Oversaw FS PMO program and project management services and process improvements for USDA FS Radio and Voice program areas. Analyzed and enhanced systems and targeted highest risk systems to be replaced with an annual budget of $20M.• Established and implemented the Facility Move Support Team (FMST) Project Management Team; allocated resources, estimated the annual budget and delivered presentations to the senior CTO management for approval and implementation. Led a team of 5 project managers and executed an average of 100 facility projects per year with budgets from a few thousand to millions of dollars.• Awarded Certificates of Appreciation for Superior Leadership, Technical Expertise, and Customer Service.

A Fortune 500 company dedicated to solving problems in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. Promoted to complete CMM assessments and achieve CMM Level 2. Led a team of seven employees. Completed CMM assessments and achieved CMM Level 2. As a CMM quality assurance requirement, the QA organization was established and provided functional support to the capitally funded application development projects.• Developed and implemented a program level QA Management Program Plan and recruited personnel for the QA team.• Strategically allocated resources for capital projects, conducted process audits & product reviews and presented defect findings to Project Managers with proposed corrective actions.• Summarized and presented program level QA metrics, reported program trends and proposed improvements to address negative defect trends. • Led the QA Team to develop processes and procedures against Level 2 and 3 CMM Integration criteria and submitted processes for approval and implementation.

Improved, implemented, and executed standard project management processes. Led a team of ten employeesEntergy outsourced their entire IT staff to SAIC; key member of the team which improved IT operations and reduced operating costs. • Elevated the application development organization to an SEI CMM Level 2 capability. • Provided technical leadership to the project team, trained the application development staff and implemented processes across the organization. • Initiated and delivered multiple system integrations and led system infrastructure upgrade projects including the implementation of Wintel Servers under Active Directory valued at $7.5M.• Led a disaster recovery implementation program to define, develop and implement a recovery capability which was successfully utilized during Hurricane Katrina. • Conducted disaster recovery site surveys for New England nuclear plants.

Entergy Corporation is an $11B integrated energy company and the second-largest nuclear generator in the US. Implemented standard project management processes. In charge of a team of ten technical and professional employees.Implemented standard project management processes for the initiation, planning, execution, control, monitoring and closing of projects.• Implemented IT policies, procedures and guidelines which led the IT organization toward an SEI CMM Level 2 capability. • Developed, integrated and delivered the specified technical performance capability for the Work Management System (WMS) to Entergy’s nuclear business unit. Provided periodic technical, cost, and schedule reviews for the 5-year $2.7M development project. • Taught Systems and Software Project Planning and Tracking classes of up to 20 people per class.• Received annual management incentive bonuses for outstanding performance.

Spearheaded the software development and integration portion of a unit that provided electronics and software engineering support to Ingalls Shipbuilding. Led a team of 20 employees. Controlled a $7.5M budget. This unit provided electronics and software engineering support to Ingalls Shipbuilding and supported critical areas including electronic suite integration and testing, combat system simulation and training, and advanced shipboard communications management for surface combatant ships.• Managed the tactical and communications Object Oriented software system product lines including Electronic Warfare Stimulation Systems, SACCS and PICT supporting Navy Systems. • Oversaw software development functions.• Administered the software engineering and integrated product development environment (IPDE), established metrics and tracked the software development process to ensure schedules were met and quality controls were implemented to improve profitability.• Achievements recognized with the Mississippi Quality Award for Excellence and increased the software maturity level of the organization from SEI CMM Level 1 to CMM Level 3.