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Atlanta, GA, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Oversaw the release management team for the Information Return Modernization (IR Mod) mid-year release, successfully driving the on-time implementation of six new capabilities.
• Led executive-level backlog grooming sessions with the IRS, implementing lean business cases that resulted in a 30% increase in task completion efficiency.
• Successfully integrated and migrated legacy tax systems to a modernized cloud data management system, documenting the end-to-end architecture for effective troubleshooting and future development.
• Facilitated tests for various tax intake channels by spearheading a controlled launch with external tax software vendors, addressing capacity planning and demand forecasting needs for IRS GMF applications.
• Ensured compliance with governance regulations by collaborating with business and IT stakeholders to design a comprehensive implementation strategy, resulting in a 25% reduction in project disruptions.
• Excelled at establishing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and clients, receiving numerous commendations as a top consultant from the executive level.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Contributed to the creation of over 100 modernized IRS business rules for paper processing by analyzing GMF functional specifications packages, translating legacy COBOL code to JSON, and enabling AI-driven fraud.
• Improved project alignment by 20% by organizing and facilitating stakeholder interviews with 50+ participants, gathering and documenting detailed project requirements for the Information Return modernization project.
• Enhanced issue resolution time by 15% by establishing a structured Scrum framework for 10 delivery teams and implementing agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban, incorporating database management.
• Minimized adverse impacts on project outcomes by conducting thorough risk analysis and formulating effective response strategies, addressing risks related to Java and mainframe programming.
• Increased project alignment with evolving business needs and promoted continuous improvement by implementing agile methodologies and documenting IRS paper processing workflows.

Atlanta, Georgia

• Developed and maintained cybersecurity policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and increasing data integrity by 10%.
• Conducted data analysis on emerging technologies, providing insights that led to a 20% reduction in potential security threats.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to translate user stories into Agile development tasks, fostering team collaboration and efficient product development.
• Documented cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Oswego, New York

• Led and managed Agile IT projects, ensuring compliance with architecture and governance standards and improving project delivery efficiency by 15%.
• Facilitated cross-functional business reviews to analyze market trends, leadership needs, and demand forecasting, informing management decisions and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Managed the end-to-end product management lifecycle, including architecture development, infrastructure capacity planning, and documentation, enhancing the value proposition for customers.

Syracuse, New York

In this entrepreneurial venture, I founded and successfully managed Mihou's Landscaping, spearheading a dedicated team. I excelled in conceptualizing and managing long-term projects and day-to-day operations. Building lasting relationships, I developed an exclusive clientele of 50+ commercial and residential properties. Additionally, I provided crucial aid.

Manlius, New York

Provided assistance to customers looking to do simple home improvement projects. I was in charge of stocking the animal and livestock section. Demonstrated proper usage and safety procedures to customer looking to rent power tools.

Bachelor'S Degree, Management Information Systems

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