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Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Managed projects by providing scheduling, cost control and risk management for the IT Professional Services team on time and within budget. Utilized agile and waterfall methodologies to adjust to client needs to insure project success.

Provided support for the IT Development and IT Operations teams with analysis, process improvements and project management. Developed new vendor relationships and negotiated up to 40% savings on major IT purchases.Project lead for numerous successful implementations and upgrades: Lync, Skype for Business, CRM, Office 2013, Exchange 2013, APS data warehouse solution.Led effort to define Enterprise Cloud Strategy which identified impact and resources necessary for adoption.

Provided analysis and support for the IT development team. Key member of team that enhanced legacy application that enabled online member case management.

Contributed to successful upgrade of PeopleSoft Human Resources to version 9.0 by providing analysis, testing, and documenting. Led project of converting PeopleSoft Human Resources data to new hierarchy structure, improving usability and performance.

Provided analytical research to evaluate new technologies and their feasibility within the enterprise. Achieved by utilizing information from varied sources including Gartner Group, Burton Group, and Forrester Research. Strong working knowledge of web application environments due to analytical evaluation of various tools (e.g., JavaScript, XSLT, AJAX, .NET) and architectures to assist in defining standard use of three-tier applications and ASP models.Project lead for facilitating and organizing the DST Technology Forum for internal lead technologists and architects. The Forum increased awareness of current development (methods, tools and technologies) and forged new peer relationships which resulted in strengthened collaboration. Key member of team responsible for researching numerous software solutions to be used throughout the enterprise by identifying and working with vendors, and conducting hands-on assessments to evaluate the economic, technical, and usability benefits of the software. Provided recommendations to senior management on software solutions. Reduced software costs by conducting analysis of software and participating in vendor negotiations, ensuring that contracts would meet existing and future business needs. Responded to inquiries about technology use within the organization and served as a bridge between various departments, strengthening collaboration and increasing the potential for productivity, standardization, and return on investments. Utilized knowledge of technology trends and best practices throughout the industry when analyzing products and making recommendations to senior management, contributing to enhanced company profitability and productivity. Organized and presented research results in a concise and understandable format for a variety of audiences, enabling senior management to make informed decisions.

Provided analytical overviews of software packages and technologies using a variety of tools and hands-on application to provide senior management an accurate appraisal of technology options. Participated in an Object-oriented analysis and design immersion program. Devised and implemented an approach for the transition to the new paradigm shift for established developers. Co-authored Object-oriented Development Methodology that allowed for standardization and improved development lifecycle in projects across IT. Played key role in the development lifecycle that created the client server applications to replace existing mainframe processes by gathering requirements, analysis and design, testing, documenting, providing demonstrations, and training. Early adapter of GUI design with Human Interaction principles to provide improved usability.