Thomas Shepard Email & Phone Number

Richmond, California, United States

As an IT Product Line Architect at Chevron, I've played a pivotal role in shaping our software solutions, aligning them with business goals, and leading successful projects. My diverse skills and extensive experience have contributed to high-performance applications and efficient project management.Product Management and Leadership:- Led the modernization of the CELTIS platform, reducing technical debt and enhancing system performance with cutting-edge technologies.- Defined an Azure deployment pipeline for the ODTU project, ensuring scalability and reliability while adhering to best practices.- Promoted cross-platform collaboration for the eLIMS platform, enhancing architectural coherence and overall efficiency.- Prioritized technical aspects in formulation RFPs, aligning them with architectural principles and organizational goals.- Conducted architecture reviews for PLM, ensuring adherence to best practices and improved infrastructure supportability.- Supervised 3 intern projects analyzing technical debt in the CELTIS platform, enabling agile delivery and long-term sustainability.- Led the adoption of the electronic lab notebook, implementing additional features and enhancing business value.Agile Software Development and Project Management:- Assessed and modernized the CELTIS platform using Agile principles, reducing technical debt and streamlining components.- Coordinated the ELN Proof of Concept (PoC) for PerkinElmer (now Revvity) Signals Notebook across international teams.- Aligned multiple product line processes, enhancing system features and streamlining the PLM User Interface.- Onboarded tools and processes, operationalizing agile work and weekly releases for the Lubricants Salesforce platform.- Developed a change tracking system for agile package delivery, streamlining development and deployment.- Ensured confidentiality and data security, handling sensitive information responsibly.

Richmond, California, United States

I played a pivotal role in driving automation and streamlining business processes for Oronite Products & Technology (P&T) digital projects. I fostered strong relationships with global business partners and contributed to the design and implementation of solutions on the Oronite Product Lifecycle Management (OPLM) digital platform. My work directly impacted the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations, and I also took the lead on critical projects, ensuring their successful completion.Project Manager for ELN Proof of Concept (PoC):Stepped into a dual role of IT Lead and Project Manager due to COVID-19 budget constraints.Successfully managed the ELN discovery and Proof of Concept work.Delivered a vendor platform recommendation for implementation in 2021, demonstrating adaptability and leadership skills.IT Lead for ELN POC:Coordinated the ELN POC for PerkinElmer Signals Notebook, involving teams from the US, France, and the Netherlands.Facilitated comprehensive feedback collection for alternative analysis, ensuring the selection of a tool aligned with Oronite's global business needs.Oversaw the development of essential deliverables during the discovery phase, including alternative analysis, minimum viable product, cost estimation, and project timeline.Products & Technology Global Business Analyst:Played a crucial role in aligning multiple product line processes to enhance system features, benefitting the entire organization.Contributed to streamlining the OPLM User Interface and enabling automated formulation data uploads, enhancing operational efficiency.

San Ramon, California

- Interviewed students and graduates who were candidates for intern and full time hire.- Acted as a Stand-in Trip Lead and University Recruiter for Cal State Sacramento, showcasing my leadership and recruitment skills.

San Ramon, California

In my role as a Business Analyst at Oronite IT, I contributed significantly to the automation of business processes within Oronite Products & Technology (P&T) digital projects. My key responsibilities included fostering relationships with business partners, designing solutions on the Oronite Product Lifecycle Management (OPLM) digital platform, and collaborating with application Product Owners to implement new features and changes.PLM Training Development:Developed comprehensive PLM training for Components business.Conducted successful train-the-trainer sessions, securing strong business buy-in and investment in PLM success.International User Training:Led a 4-week international trip to deliver PLM end-user training to global chemistry development teams.Strengthened relationships with stakeholders worldwide, influencing system adoption among business users.Technical Lead for System Upgrade:Assumed a leadership role beyond Business Analyst responsibilities.Developed an environment strategy and coordinated infrastructure build for the Dassault Enovia 2018x platform upgrade.Collaborated with various stakeholders to define project scope and ensure the adoption of new platform features.

San Ramon

In my role as a Technical Analyst / Business Analyst within GCFIT, Comptroller's Systems Support, I played a critical role in supporting and automating financial processes for Finance digital projects. I also provided system design expertise for the Standard Measure of Oil & Gas (SMOG) application, collaborating closely with finance business stakeholders.IT Project Manager & Technical Analyst - SMOG Application Rewrite:Led successful SMOG application to rewrite, ensuring improved efficiency and accuracy.Facilitated critical Enterprise Architecture DRB meetings, securing approvals for project advancement.Coordinated development efforts, resulting in seamless application enhancements and improved reporting capabilities.Streamlined data consolidation with an Excel VBA tool, significantly improving efficiency for Chevron Opcos' reporting processes.

San Ramon, California

As a Salesforce Release Manager in DS&C IT Operations, I played a pivotal role in operationalizing Salesforce releases, automating deployment pipelines, and facilitating release management for Chevron Downstream. My responsibilities included supporting application builds, bug fixes, outage coordination, global stakeholder communication, and serving as an escalation conduit.Release Train Automation & Agile Support ProcessesInstrumental in onboarding new tools and processes that contributed to achieving Lubricants organization goals.Operationalized agile work processes and weekly releases for Lubricants Salesforce platform, enabling a faster release cadence and supporting Lubricants Change Team goals.Processes implemented gained recognition for their speed and reliability, and benefited others.Operationalization of Deployment Tools:Facilitated the operationalization of deployment tools, test execution, and mock deployments to maintain Salesforce environment integrity.Created process documentation to enhance team org capability.Change Tracking System Development:Developed a change tracking system for agile package delivery using Copado User Story functionality.Streamlined team development and deployment processes, increasing agility.

Concord, California

During my brief tenure as a Technical Analyst in Aviation within DS&C IT Operations, I quickly made significant contributions by implementing technical improvements to Chevron Business Desk and the IATA XML application.Security Vulnerability Remediation:Identified security vulnerabilities within the Chevron Business Desk application server infrastructure related to the external B2B invoice system.Developed a set of technical recommendations and successfully implemented them, resulting in improved reliability of Business Desk releases and faster remediation of vulnerabilities.Early Adoption of Automation:Spearheaded the early adoption of automation for the application release pipeline, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to streamline processes.

Fair Oaks, California

Sacramento, California Area

Sacramento, California Area

Sacramento, California Area

San Ramon, California

As a Business Analyst Intern within GCFIT, Comptroller's Systems Support, I co-led a critical IT project during the summer of 2012. Our project aimed to replace outdated financial systems with a consolidated, technologically updated system. I played a key role in researching and documenting mission-critical systems integral to reporting financial data to the SEC and Chevron stockholders. My contributions were instrumental in achieving project milestones during system development.Project Planning and Execution:Delivered a comprehensive Project Plan to the Project Decision Review Board (DRB).Conducted project planning, requirements analysis, and execution for the application re-write project.Gained DRB approval to proceed with the project, ensuring it remained on schedule.Legacy Technology Survey:Conducted a survey among corporate Finance teams to identify legacy technologies, such as MS Access and Excel, and proposed their migration to modern technology solutions.

Sacramento, California Area

Developing a web-based scholarship application submission and review system for real estate students. The application will be used across the California State University system and is currently hosted by CSU Sacramento. Using VB.NET and ASP.NET.

2415 First Ave, Sacramento Ca 95818

As a Student Assistant at the Department of Motor Vehicles from March 2011 to March 2012, I provided valuable support to the IT Asset Management team. My responsibilities included writing procedures, managing hardware and software inventory, and authoring compliance reports. I played a key role in the implementation of the BMC Remedy Asset Management Module, contributing to the efficient management of IT assets for the DMV staff.

5000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, Ca 95677

Tutored Math, Statistics, Accounting, Economics, and English.

Management Information Systems, Information Technology, 3.731

Activities and Societies: Management Information Systems Association (MISA): President - Fall 2012. Vice President - Spring 2012..

Business Administration, Business, Mathematics, And Computer Science, 3.903

Activities and Societies: President of Intervarsity Christian FellowshipGraduated with Honors