Phil Gorman Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

-Led the Microsoft Azure cloud program and acted as subject matter expert on cloud economics, FinOps and CSP-Leveraged Azure TCO and Pricing Calculators, and CapEx and OpEx data to build comprehensive TCOs-Responsible for the kickoff, execution, management, and closeout of Microsoft Azure assessments and TCOs-Developed and implemented go-to-market efforts for Azure offerings with focus on growing a CSP program-Created a comprehensive Azure Managed Services program including SLA/O/I’s and KPIs-Collaborated with sales teams to uncover customer needs and create technical proposals-Gained familiarity with AWS while performing TCO analyses and doing cost-benefit comparisons

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

-Managed a variety of project types including cloud migrations, software development, and ERP implementations-Collaborated with stakeholders to create documentation in accordance with PMI and FinOps principles-Leveraged knowledge of finance, budgeting, and forecasting to improve revenue, profitability, and cash flow-Established and tailored PMO best practices for a cloud company with revenue of $50 million-Administered an enterprise PM system (Scoro) to manage entire portfolio of projects within the organization-Implemented ERP software and policies companywide in order to improve project planning abilities-Planned and executed multiple projects with significant data migration components-Oversaw $10 million+ information security GRC contract for a major Texas State agency-Led a team of 25 senior security engineers and tech writers to conduct IT security risk assessments-Facilitated daily scrum meetings, sprint planning, setting sprint goals, and product backlog management-Scope included: evaluating existing documentation; reviewing compliance status of controls; developing systemsecurity plans (SSPs); and assessing based on Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53, HIPAA-Analyzed data, built visualizations, and present

Austin, Texas

• Oversaw a $5M portfolio of commercial security, cabling, and audio/visual projects in Austin and San Antonio.• Monitored the activities of 18-25 employees and the financial status of 50+ projects.• Evaluated existing procedures; recommended potential opportunities for improvement.• Defined and implemented standardized, scalable procedures to streamline 300+ projects each year.• Proposed, justified, and sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in project change orders

Austin, Texas Area

• Directed in-place commercial renovations in highly secure retail banks around Central and East Texas. • Obtained security clearance to perform construction during nighttime and weekend hours. • Traveled to manage and monitor out-of-town projects. • Collaborated with banking center management and staff to promote smooth and seamless operations.• Coordinated work with approximately ten different customer vendors to minimize potential scope gaps.• Supervised 22-week, dynamically phased $1 million retail project from home and field.• Facilitated early completion of construction (30% ahead of schedule; ~8 weeks).• Exceeded profit goal by 40% via effective field management, schedule compression, and consistent record keeping.

Austin, Texas

• Supervised 8 to 15 simultaneous projects representing approximately $3-5M. • Planned and enforced budgets through cost tracking. • Controlled 7-week, 3-phase, $350K office project; exceeded profit goal by 50%.• Completed 10-week $650K office project 10% ahead of schedule; exceeded projected profit by 30%.• Directed 5-week $150K office project; finished 20% ahead of schedule; doubled profit from 8-16%.• Oversaw 10-week $750K investment bank office project; doubled profit from 5-10%.

Austin, Tx

• Coordinated equipment delivery to fast-casual restaurants in collaboration with manufacturers, franchisees, and general contractors. • Decreased bidding times by 50%+ via Excel functions, including lookups and macros.• Designed, built, and maintained the data foundation for the newly-acquired Dunkin Donuts account.• Streamlined report generation through macros, pivot tables, and more efficient data storage methods.

Merrillville, In

• Work closely with management; Act as interim manager during operational transitions• Resolve all issues and complaints of customers; Utilize conflict resolution skills daily• Monitor profit and loss charts to make strategic and informed decisions about daily operations • Secure reservations for retail customers; Negotiate prices while promoting our value & cost vs. competitors• Develop relationships with repeat customers through high quality service and account management• Schedule and coordinate truck, trailer and storage rentals to increase workload and overall revenues • Train new representatives on current and correct practices and procedures• Explain contractual obligations to customers; Provide critical information about products and services• Manage fleet by collaborating with intra-organization departments to maintain inventory • Handle cash transactions; Count drawers and make daily bank deposits• Meet and exceed rental and sales goals (upgrades, insurance, add-ons, dollies, boxes, supplies, etc.) • Handle administrative reports (damage, maintenance, truck sales, stolen trucks)• Work receivable reports; Make storage collection calls; Negotiate account balances and payment options • Perform general fleet maintenance; Maintain safety protocols; Conduct thorough visual inspections of trucks

Austin, Texas Area

• Work directly under the director of operations; Assist in all daily operational tasks• Find solutions for long term problems facing the Foundation (cloud-based storage, new laptops)• Write clear, step-by-step instructions for new policies (installation and use of Google Talk)• Research and write about problems facing higher education (grade inflation, student loan debt)

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Relocated to Washington, D.C. to work a 40 hour-per-week internship for five months• Coordinated target marketing campaign aimed at journalists to increase readership for publications• Developed targeted lists/leads for marketing purposes; Managed databases & developed spreadsheets/reports • Promoted events to potentially interested parties; Communicated with donors and developed rapport• Wrote opinion editorials; Assisted on various projects as needed for the good of Cato Institute