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United States

Woonsocket, Ri, Us

Oversaw and successfully executed Cisco switch replacement projects at CVS Health's data centers and branch offices, including MDF cores and IDFs.Utilized project management methodologies, such as Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum, to plan, coordinate, and deliver the switch replacement projects within the allocated timeframes and budgets.Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, stakeholders, vendors, and Information Infrastructure Managers (IIMs), to ensure seamless implementation of the projects, minimizing disruption to operations and optimizing network performance.Worked extensively with Clarity software for resource management and project tracking, effectively utilizing its features to allocate and manage resources, track project progress, and provide accurate project updates.Led status meetings and provided regular project updates to stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.Maintained meticulous documentation and records, utilizing tools and software, including Clarity, to generate reports, track project progress, and provide accurate project updates to senior management.Demonstrated strong leadership and collaboration skills by fostering a cohesive and productive working environment among the cross-functional teams, leveraging their expertise and ensuring smooth project execution.Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule while meeting the required quality standards.Played a key role in optimizing the network infrastructure of CVS Health's data centers and branch offices, enhancing network efficiency, and supporting the organization's overall IT goals.

Richmond, Va, Us

Managed and tracked plans and progress for several development areas with Back-end Developer, ensuring timely and successful project completion.Created web content using Photoshop, WordPress, and Site Mender, contributing to the development of a strong online presence for the company.Managed a calling firm contractor for lead generation and lead qualifying, resulting in $1.5MM in closed-won opportunities and $4.1M in qualified sales opportunities.Managed worldwide leads from webinars, conferences, and email campaigns, ensuring strong lead generation and conversion rates.Collaborated with Business Development Managers for various projects and RFQs/RFPs, utilizing technical expertise and business acumen to develop winning proposals.Utilized Salesforce for tracking and reporting, enhancing the efficiency of the sales process and ensuring accurate reporting of project outcomes.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Managed and supported 2,000+ server and infrastructure lifecycle projects, ensuring successful project outcomes and optimizing operational efficiency.Practiced Waterfall, Agile, and Kanban methods, utilizing various project management approaches to achieve project goals.Successfully completed building closure projects involving the decommissioning and relocation of physical and virtual equipment, despite an unexpected SOW and extremely short lead time before Anthem had to be completely out of the buildings.Communicated with vendors and channel partners to keep migrations and deliveries on track, resulting in successful project outcomes that were free of outages and disaster recovery needs.Removed unsupported Windows servers out of environments by initiating and completing file server to NAS migrations, creating tickets in ServiceNow for engineers and vendors to ensure smooth data transfers and minimal disruptions.Initiated and managed server rightsizing/optimization, resulting in $1.5MM+ in cost avoidance.Led and executed ownership discovery and relocation of IT systems by using ServiceNow, vendors, data analyzing, security logs, data cross-referencing, and other various databases, ensuring minimal disruption and data loss during relocation.Oversaw SAN technology project teams for lifecycle management, removing roadblocks, solving issues, and acting as a POC for escalations, ensuring successful project outcomes and optimizing operational efficiency.Assisted with purchasing and delivery of hardware and software to application teams by using channel partners, enhancing the efficiency of the procurement process and ensuring timely delivery of necessary equipment.

Richmond, Va, Us

Successfully managed 20+ projects with budgets of up to $2M, overseeing all aspects of project completion from SOW/project charter to final delivery.Published multiple feasibility studies for engineering projects with budgets of up to $50M, demonstrating expertise in project management and engineering.Led various inspections and reporting projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.Reviewed and managed project reports for other project managers, providing feedback and guidance to improve project outcomes.Co-authored IGS' Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for field operations, contributing to the development of best practices and improving operational efficiency.Managed and supported vendors and subcontractors for 50+ projects, ensuring successful project outcomes and fostering strong relationships with partners.Utilized Salesforce extensively for researching, tracking, reporting, estimating, quoting, and loading sales funnel, enhancing the efficiency of the sales process.Managed a project from concept to finish for a large oil and gas company, generating $500K in revenue for IGS and enabling the company to bid and win other projects.Completed extensive travel throughout North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, overseeing projects and building relationships with clients and partners.

Managed projects for inspections, coating inspections, and applications, ensuring timely and successful project completion.Managed vendors, channel partners, subcontractors, and product suppliers, fostering strong relationships and optimizing project outcomes.Composed reports for projects, inspections, case studies, and white papers, utilizing technical expertise and data analyzing software.Established and managed a metallurgical laboratory for research and development, contributing to the development of new products and processes.Engineered and developed solutions for prominent clients, including NASA, BP, and International Paper, delivering high-quality and innovative solutions.Designed and implemented an office IT network and file server for operations, improving operational efficiency and facilitating better communication among team members.Conducted extensive travel throughout North America and South Asia, overseeing projects, building relationships with clients, and ensuring the success of project outcomes.

Managed and performed inspections for boilers and coatings, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.Acquired Level II UT and magnetic particle testing certification to enhance the accuracy and quality of inspections.Composed reports for coatings, boilers, and flow-accelerated corrosion analysis, utilizing technical expertise and data analyzing software.Trained technicians on various coating applications, improving their skills and abilities to deliver quality work.Collaborated with other project managers, engineers, and oversaw vendors and subcontractors to ensure timely and successful project completion.Optimized the ceramic coating processes and oversaw most ceramic coating applications, achieving greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness.Traveled extensively throughout North America to oversee projects and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Successfully managed 20+ projects valued up to $2M, including overseeing vendors and subcontractors.Pioneered the development of product, research and development, and application standard operating procedures (SOPs).Utilized data analyzing software, Gantt charts, MS Project, MS Word, and MS Excel to compose inspection reports for boilers, vessels, and various types of fixed equipment.Provided support to the IT administrator and marketing manager.Established and managed a training program for other project managers and technicians.Traveled extensively throughout North America, Asia, and Western Europe to oversee projects and ensure timely and successful completion.