Michael Decarlo Email & Phone Number

United States

Basel, Baselstadt, Ch

Responsible for all things data and technology for the Events and Customer Interactions group

Florham Park, Nj, Us

Lead Project Manager (Consultant) currently working at Novartis in East Hanover, NJ. Responsibilities included:• IT project manager, and then business project manager, for the implementation of the Centris system, managed by IQVIA. Managed all aspects of the project including timeline, budget, and resources. Novartis IT ICE Silver project management certified. • Liaised with Novartis IT and vendors to manage data flows in/out of the Centris system to : Roster, Concerto, Medi spend/STRATUS, Master Data Management, and Glass box.• Developed and implemented testing plans to ensure the new platforms meet the required standards and resolve any issues or bugs.• Managed ongoing platform enhancements, feature updates, product additions and platform testing.• Resolved technical issues worked with appropriate stakeholders and vendors.• Analyzed the current platforms and evaluated the feasibility and suitability of new platforms to meeting changing organizational needs.• Worked with Novartis IT to execute security and quality assurance tests. Authored Centris architecture handbook. • Delivered training to end-users and support during the transition and post-implementation phases.

Consultant project manager for several businesses serving the tri state area. Businesses not listed due to non-disclosure agreements. Responsibilities included: ▪ Created business plans ▪ Responsible for vendor evaluation and managing installation of all business systems including: CRM, Quickbooks, inventory management, and timekeeping systems ▪ Negotiated contracts with manufacturers and negotiated lease for buildings ▪ Managed development of company websites and ecommerce stores

New York, Ny, Us

▪ Managed multi-disciplinary teams that created custom web & mobile applications, managed data warehouses, video & audio development, and project management. ▪ Co-chaired a cross organizational task force that re-engineered business process across the entire 300 person IT department. ▪ Developed and implemented an Innovation Team responsible for evaluating and developing cutting edge solutions for the health system. ▪ Earned “IT Innovation Award” from the health system. ▪ Evaluated vendors & managed contract negotiation process. ▪ Advised C-Suite executives on latest industry opportunities and challenges.

▪ Managed entire project life cycle working closely with clients, senior management, business analysts, development, quality assurance, and business intelligence teams. ▪ Implemented CRM and business intelligence systems for major pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies. Frequently helped clients reorganize internal process for better efficiency. ▪ Hands on experience with Microsoft CRM, Salesforce, Scribe (ETL tool), SharePoint, and SQL Server.

New York, Ny, Us

Turned around IT department, initially as a Project Manager, by implementing agile software methodologies, standards, and a quality assurance unit. As Senior Director, assumed strategic responsibility for all software systems, reporting to C-suite. Full responsibility for a $3 million operating budget. 7 direct, 15 indirect reports.▪ Led teams which completely rebuilt all mission critical software systems in 3 years on time and within budget. These systems included: customer relationship management (CRM), data warehouse and reporting, custom .NET systems to integrate multiple heterogeneous data sources, and several B2B websites. ▪ Co-chaired a cross organizational task force that re-engineered business processes before redeveloping new systems. All software projects had a full suite of system requirements documents, project plans, testing documents, and training plans as a result of the task force. ▪ Reduced unnecessary IT expenses by 20% by standardizing providers and bring all development in house. ▪ Innovated and oversaw development of a custom paperless office system which full integrated with all software systems. Reduced turnaround time by 60% for customers to access the company's contract offerings.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

▪ Multiple consulting engagements to design and program enterprise level reporting solutions for financial and healthcare companies. ▪ Designed and developed enterprise level solutions ranging from $.5 million to $1 million with high ROIs. Liaised with senior management and director level staff to present ROI, architected a solution, and developed software working with in-house staff. ▪ Leveraged cutting edge technologies such as: Cognos 8.0, Crystal reports XI, .NET 2.0/3.0, SQL Server 2005, ASP.NET, and Microsoft Project Server.

▪ Implemented Agile Software Development methodologies. ▪ Served as project lead for: corporate business continuity planning, developing a management reporting system, and statutory reporting projects. ▪ Served as assistant lead for: network migration planning from Windows NT to Server 2003, network upgrade implementation, network administration, continuous quality improvement and IT workflow analysis. ▪ Developed applications and management reporting utilizing the following tools: Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 (Visual Basic), Microsoft Access (VBA), SQL scripts, stored procedures, Crystal Reports 10.0, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio. ▪ Responsible for producing management queries from a variety of data sources including: SQL Server 2000 databases, Microsoft Access, FoxPro and data provided by outside vendors. ▪ Cross-trained for network design and administration. ▪ Attended Learning Tree International courses for Windows 2003 Server design and administration.

New York, Ny, Us

My responsibilities included: gathering requirements for the hospital's first EMR system, training, and hands on development.