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Charlotte, Nc, Us

Managed the DBAM (Database Activity Monitoring) Program within Bank of America GISManaged and delivered 4 Projects within the DBAM ProgramSQL Injections Alert Expansion into Hadoop, Teradata, Cassandra and Mongo Platforms that are not monitored.Alert Notification to replace AdaptsObject Based MonitoringWorked closely with IBM for Guardium support related to the DBAMManaged the delivery of VMs for KAFKA, S-TAPs & Collectors for front end product support on GuardiumHosted regular scheduled SCRUM calls for project status and removing roadblocksWorked with Hadoop, Teradata, Cassandra, MongoDB & Neo4J team members for delivery of Guardium alerts to ECSL Splunk for review

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Manage the delivery of Storage and Data Protection hardware from Quote to Turn-up in multiple data centersDelivery includes Nasuni, Dell EMC, Brocade and Hitachi storage devicesCoordinated code upgrades to communicate with app owners and schedulingProvide new or updated device date for CMDB updates.Manage the procurement process by tracking orders from vendor quote to equipment deliveries Work with vendors for equipment quotes, features, product updates and SLAs

Charlotte, Nc, Us

anaged the releases of the AppHost Application that took place once every two weeks.Coordinated closely with different project teams to ensure that each planned release included what was scheduledProvided detailed release communications to include Go No Go, Release Notes and Release details the day after the releaseManaged and Communicated the weekly report on the AppHost Release effort on a weekly basisManaged the delivery of the release by documenting planned and delivered releases as well as tracking and communicating risk

Detroit, Mi, Us

• Project Manager of the Infrastructure build of NGA-IDM Application - Managed the Technology Infrastructure build and delivery of Virtual Servers with Apache, JBoss middleware and Solaris databases• Builds were in multiple environments including DEV, CIT, CAP, FT, PSP/DR, BF, PDEV, CAP, Staging & PROD • Total build included over 300 Virtual Machines over DEV MODEL & PROD Environments• Managed the Delivery Communications to inform the Project Team and Upper Level Management of project status• Managed the CMDB (Change Management Database) process so that all entities on the network related to multiple projects• Created, managed and coordinated change controls for network related activities

Charlotte, Nc, Us

• Managed Multiple Infrastructure Programs for the DNP Portfolio• Tracked and Managed the Windows 2003 to Windows 2012 Program• Managed the Oracle Upgrade for the Sales Infrastructure Platform• Regularly communicated Program Status to Executive Level Management and Team Members• Chaired the Steering Committee Meetings for the DNP Program to commutate status, updates roadblocks and contingency plans• Created Steering Committee slide deck for meetings and general communications

Conshohocken, Pa, Us

• Managed Multiple Infrastructure Projects that was assigned to the Enterprise PMO• Tracked Project Plans Budgets & Resources in Clarity and Open Workbench• Chaired Meetings and Conference Calls related to my projects.• Provided weekly status reports to upper level management for project updates and escalations• Major Projects I managed were: DMZ Buildout, Data Center Move, Programs Decommissioning, Upgrade Backup Systems, Buildout of an Application Staging Environment, BizTalk Application Migration and Server Decommissioning.

Stamford, Ct, Us

• Managed the Agilis Program for software integration into multiple organizations within Time Warner Cable• Managed project to implement an Application that performed a prior debt check within customer care.• Managed project to implement an Application that delivered email or text messages to customers based on changes on their account.• Implementation of an Application Pilot, UAT, QA and Analytics Environments.• Worked with Vendors that was internationally based (India & Russia).• Provided updates to senior level management on project status, budgets and deliverables.• Worked with Vendors to document and manage the resolution of critical issues.• Implemented the Project Handover process for delivery to the Application Support Team.

New York, Ny, Us

Managed multiple projects from scope of work to implementation.Created Project Plans, Swim Lanes, status reports and technical documentation to manage projectsChaired face to face and conference call meetings to discuss timelines, tasks, deliverables and contingency plans.Managed projects that included multiple vender responsibilities, internal tasks and customer interactions.Managed multiple File Transfer Projects that required use of GENTRAN and MQFTEImplementation of the EWS OAO Real Time Check ProjectImplementation of the NRG EDGE (IPAD App) ProjectSeibel Server upgrade ProjectMultlink PPP over DS3 Project

San Francisco, California, Us

Managed multiple projects that include implementing and maintaining web servers running IBM WebSphere Application Server using the Agile project management methodology. This included working with 5 environments - 2 test environments, Development, Disaster Recovery and Production. Created Project Plans, Timelines, Deliverables and Swim Lanes for all projects using MS Project. Projects included, WebSphere, Windows Server 2008 and Linux Install, Creation of Certificates, DNS, Routs and Ports. Implementation of Load Balancers, Firewalls, AntHilPro and IHS.Applied Basel II standards to Web Portal project to cover financial risks. Project completion, all environments went through System Validation and Testing, Implementation and Operation Readiness.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Created project plans, managing resources, timelines and functional tasks for long and short term projects including RNC Infrastructure Cutover & Moves, Load Balancing and Infrastructure Decommissioning. Provided project management for Site selection and acquisition by working with RF, Real Estate and Construction on the implementation of new cell sites. Tracked and communicated project status to upper management through daily and weekly trackers and reports. Worked with RF for project planning, capacity management & E911 coordination. Facilitated conference calls with internal members and vendors to review deliverables, timelines, goals and obstacles. Used AT&T's internal Project tracking tool (PMATT) to set up project plans, process flows, timelines and deliverables. Utilized the change request and ticketing system (Remedy) to ensure tasks within projects would be completed and notify operations of any issues that occurred before during or after Infrastructure Cutovers.

Gravette, Arkansas, Us

Contracted to WalMart for decommissioning of CISCO Catalyst 3750 Infrastructure and replacing with CISCO Catalyst 6500 Infrastructure. Responsibilities included install, commissioning and testing connectivity through WalMart Command Center. Work was completed at night in the stores based upon a geographic area. Part of the commissioning included loading configuration files and a verification of connectivity.

San Francisco, California, Us

Responsible for collecting functional and system design specifications in an Application Support role, in order to build monitoring, automated solutions and reporting. Manage projects by providing solution status to other IT members and Business partner(s). Work with internal customers to gather requirements for HP BAC (Business Availability Center), Patrol/Tivoli, NetCool, Sitescope and Mercury Network Monitoring Products to ensure that applications, servers, ports, SNMP Traps, URLs, Web Services, SAN & NAS storage devices and databases are properly monitored. Utilize Unix Shell Scripting for creation of monitors. Data mining using SQL to create and analyze reports for the Business partners. Assist in coordinating the testing efforts with other IT members, Operations and Business Partners prior to monitoring solution implementation. Ensure that escalation for alerting is in place so that the proper person can be notified. Duties also include managing multiple projects that are related to custom, or large scale monitoring that may include multiple applications or servers. These projects also include Mercury Dashboards that can be completely customized to the needs of the Business Partners.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Was responsible for all design, reliability and service of the WiMAX network which includes over 80 cell sites. Responsibilities included leading team for installation and maintenance of all base station equipment which includes: Cisco and Foundry switches, point to point microwave, NextNet BTS and SNMP servers. Used Monitoring tools to monitor traffic over Ethernet and Wireless connection. Created and responded to Remedy trouble tickets. Configured Cisco, Foundry and Nortel switches and Cisco Communications Manager for VoIP on the Broadband network. Worked with internal & external customers to troubleshoot and repair VoIP issues. Responsible for all point to point microwave links, including configuring, aligning and maintaining of Ceragon, Redline and Dragonwave microwave equipment. Local RF, RF Design and Performance, Propagation modeling, Field and In-Building RF Survey using AirMagnet. Given sales presentations and worked with customers in assessing and installation for network elements. Built relationships, gathered and assed feedback from customers to determine best overall solution that meets there needs and its cost effectiveness.

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

Worked as an individual contractor for Sprint PCS. Validated and verified all VoIP, PBX, RF, Origination and Termination tests in the lab and field, for the trial of the Telos Softswitch and Base Station for VoIP in a Campus Networking environment. Responsibilities included writing test cases, performing test cases and delivering performance reports to upper management. Handheld Products (Honeywell

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Lead responsibilities that included design, implementation and optimization of WLAN 802.11a/b/g networks. Sites included warehouses, manufacturing plants, offices, hotels and grocery stores Perform Site Surveys to detect and possible interference from other Access Points and unlicensed spectrum. Worked to develop security needs for customers by applying WEP and or other vendors additional security measures. Worked with customer to implement IP addressing across the wireless network, LAN/WAN configurations, VPN, Exchange Server, and Windows Server.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Managed the RF Design Team, with responsibilities for the overall system design of the Carolinas Region which was over 700 cell sites. Responsibilities included system design, traffic, long term planning and regulatory filings. Managed the build plan process to work to keep new cell site deployments on schedule. Worked to develop inbuilding, Walsh code blocking, antenna modification, special events and killer tower processes. Developed and implemented an interference plan. Managed carrier deployments. Managed the budget process to ensure that the Cell Site development process remained on schedule.

Developed national guidelines and documents related to Digital Cellular Engineering for Lucent Systems including RF Performance and hardware/software implementation. Provided post G.A. support of RF related Lucent infrastructure products and features. Chaired biweekly conference calls that included AT&T Wireless Services 850 and 1900 MHz markets for technical interaction and national issues. Conducted field audits and participated on Director of Radio Engineering Forums. Provided technical training engineers in the markets on national guidelines and documents for Lucent products and feature implementation. Conducted vendor research and developed good vendor interaction

Education record

Bs, Electrical Engineering Technology