Providing ongoing quality assurance reviews for state government IT projects. Provide just-in-time feedback as appropriate based on client relationship and emergent needs. Continuous analysis and targeted comparison of project methodology and practices against industry practices and global standards allows me to develop feedback that, when implemented, demonstrably improves processes and outcomes.

Consistently recognized for outstanding support and commitment to project efforts and production support beyond duties and apparent scope of influenceCultivates and maintains relationships and relevancy across the Enterprise Technology Solutions landscapeAccounting, Forward and Reverse Supply Chain, Warehouse, Retail Inventory, Device Financing, Frontline Systems, Point of Sale, Digital, Customer Care, Middleware, APIs, Messaging, Eventing, Device Lifecycle ManagementDrives alignment of design and development to business requirements and adherence to architectural guidance through facilitation of cross-domain end-to-end design sessionsConvenes and conducts ad-hoc design revision sessions as necessary during sprints and defect management/triageAssists architects in high-level solution design analysis, organizing effort capabilities into meaningful time-bound, common scope development packagesReviews and assesses proposed domain design for adherence to requirements and enterprise standardsSupports development and test efforts consulting on design elements agreed upon in sessionsManages design documentation, assisting project manager/solution lead

Analysis, planning, and design for credit and financial system integrations. FTETechnical Product Owner for Loan/Lease Accounting flowsAdapted Oracle Loan/Lease processes to T-Mobile event publication model through ongoing consultation for delivery and test of Aptitude Subledger consumption and detail posting under multiple models as product evolvedExtended value of legacy systems through EOL, avoiding significant technical debtEnhanced complex Oracle SQL view queries to support API-based transaction transport and processingSME and technical liaison to business for Loan and Promo Accounting processesDesigned, drove execution of end-to-end API testing for Loan, supported implementation for automated regression testingDelivered detailed process workflows to support business requirements for SOX pre-audit of new loan product

Contract position in Enterprise IT, Financial Services Solutions.

Learn the internal audit craft from the information systems perspectivePerform data analysis techniques using SQL and ACLDevelop, modify, and repair Visual Basic and C# scripts and SQL Server Integration Services jobs to permit use of diverse data sourcesIncrease the agency's internal audit impact through the use of Computer Assisted Auditing TechniquesImprove the agency's information security stance by developing and performing audits using NetIQ Configuration Management software

Improved the Office of Human Resources brand through increased outreach work, improved onboarding coaching, active cross-promotion, and improved global communicationImplemented simple review controls to reduce payroll overpayments caused by late reporting of time.Built capacity through just-in-time training and open change communicationImproved operational environment through process review and improvement, as well as increased awareness and use of tools already at handImproved awareness and understanding of control environment, documenting interaction of preventive, detective, and compensating controlsDramatically improved unit attendance and performance by making impacts visibleImproved salary overpayments from routine to rare through consistency and increased monitoringUtilized every resource to provide timely support and coaching to payroll & benefits staffUsed special projects targeting employee strengths to improve work environment and self-perception of added valueHired and integrated five staff into the unit, filling behind promotionsModeled and expected open and clear communication, especially when a problem presented itselfVocally represented agency interests on topics of statewide concern, including Time, Leave & Attendance, Affordable Care Act implementation, benefits process, policy, and documentationFostered and maintained strong working relationships with central service agency representatives, serving a leadership role in the state government payroll communitySuccessfully managed projects implementing rule changes, regulatory changes, retrospective rating changes, and business process changes

Provide consulting on payroll functional, accounting, and reporting requirements, coordinating with central service agencies for resolution of issues. Develop policy and procedures related to process and system changes as required by statutory, regulatory, or other needs.Develop, coordinate, and conduct payroll policy training in classroom, seminar, and one-on-one formats.

Began as a payroll analyst, left as the agency payroll lead. Served as technical payroll lead for the agency. Responsible for successful and accurate completion of payroll, distribution of warrants/EFTs, and the day-to-day operation of the payroll office. With the help of a fantastic staff, reconciled payroll revolving account and completed all necessary regulatory and tax reporting.Helped the agency to transition to a new and exciting payroll system, centrally administered by the State of Washington.