Melanie Watkins, Pmp Email & Phone Number

United States

• Managed Dell and HP Rack Server deployments into multiple Data Centers across the country for Microsoft Azure.
• Managed vendor deployment teams as they delivered and installed the hardware.
• Coordinate with onsite data services team to install all necessary cabling and testing.
• Evaluate performance of vendors/subcontractors and staff as they completed project tasks.
• Facilitate weekly meetings including all teams to manage outstanding issues, mitigate risks, track major milestones and deliver on schedule.
• Attend meetings to present project status to senior management.

United States

• Managed all aspects of Container deployments for Microsoft’s ITPAC modular Data Centers in Washington, Chicago and Virginia. Also deployed hundreds of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers into Data Centers around the world to.
• Team with Data Center technical PM to ensure Data Center readiness.
• Work with vendor deployment teams as they delivered and installed the Containers and Racks.
• Coordinated with onsite data services team to install all necessary cabling and testing.
• Facilitated weekly meetings including all teams to manage outstanding issues, mitigate risks, track major milestones and deliver on schedule. Provided weekly status reports.
• Agile project methodology.

• Providing Portfolio Management for the various lines of business within the Bank. Work with the Business Technology Groups to manage the Pipeline of upcoming projects in order to provide demand staffing.
• Familiarity with the following areas: data center infrastructure, virtualization, storage area network solutions, network and systems performance monitoring, operations management, incident management tools and.
• Providing senior level subject matter expertise in areas including but not limited to project management, project methodology and processes, risk identification, change management, project deliverables, resource.

• Managed the implementation of multiple complex projects with broad scope and high impact driven by aggressive time frames.
• Managed a “Top 30” Infrastructure project with a 1.5 million dollar budget that was on schedule and under budget. Provided all Project Lifecycle documentation; status reports, risk mitigation, issue resolution and team.
• Worked with Business Solutions Providers to manage all Infrastructure related tasks on Business projects.

• Contributed to the success of the Dime and Fleet Acquisitions by integrating systems, staff, processes and infrastructure into the new environments. Managed on-site testing and integration of the Washington Mutual.
• Streamlined server hardware build times by moving processes in-house, proactively managing workflows, and directly managing vendor resources and assignments at multiple datacenter locations.
• Managed the relationship with hardware vendors and suppliers to expeditiously procure hardware and track delivery of orders.

• Certification and deployment of Windows 95 implementation for Washington Mutual Bank, Y2K testing and the implementation and integration of two bank acquisitions.
• Completed the testing of Windows 95 base images and assisted in certifying 200 vertical applications on Windows platform for the enterprise. This resulted in a successful conversion of 22,000 users nationwide.
• Maintained the testing scripts and procedures for multiple platforms, including a knowledge base of image types, software installation documentation and lessons learned.

• Managed the deployment of Windows 95 and Microsoft Office to 400 workstations ensuring standardization of security policies, hardware platforms and software images, and deployment automation resulting in simplified.
• Ensured that the Helpdesk had a presence on technology projects, and that resources were properly allocated so as not to negatively affect day-to-day business operations.
• Managed the integration of new hardware and software for a newly acquired company with limited staff resources, limited budget, and a time constraint of a one week holiday period.
• Maintained operating processes and procedures, including problem management and change management within the Technology Operations and Helpdesk organizations.

• Managed vendor relationships, resource scheduling, risk identification/mitigation and issue resolution.
• Provided desktop support to a variety of customers including the installation of new computers, troubleshooting and repair of existing PC’s under contract with Nova Networks.
• Performed operating system upgrades and office application upgrades for multiple small to medium sized companies.

• Managed a test Lab including but not limited to hardware and software procurement, inventory tracking, resource allocation, scheduling and budget.
• Maintained operating processes and procedures, including problem management and change management within the Technology Operations Group.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Information Technology, 3.55

Activities and Societies: Specialization in Project Management

Education record

Mcse Program