Aaron J. Ables
Church Hill,TN
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Project Manager with a proven track record in federal operations at CyberDefenses, Inc., excelling in budget management and process improvement. Spearheaded a $14 million project for the US Air Force, achieving flawless execution through effective resource allocation and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and driving significant project outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Project Manager, Federal Operations, DoD Top Secret Clearance
CyberDefenses, Inc.
Round Rock, TX
02.2018 - Current
- Directed and assessed $14 million modernization and expansion project for US Air Force.
- Developed operational budgets, financial reports, labor forecasts, plans, and schedules for four technologies and six contractors.
- Coordinated internal resources and third parties and vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations during all stages of a project's lifecycle.
Program Manager, Global Operations Process Excellence
World Wide Technology, Inc.
Maryland Heights, MO
10.2011 - 02.2018
- Served as Subject Matter Expert in Operations Management for both emerging state and federal contracts and domestic operations.
- Facilitated services for 38 customer functions to optimize service delivery processes.
- Implemented internal marketing strategies for eight Waste Recognition and Remediation projects, boosting efficiency.
- Designed training programs for global 5S and Continual Improvement initiatives across multiple facilities.
- Enhanced operational performance across 19 facilities in six countries and ten states.
Project Manager, Senior Systems/Business Analyst, State Government Operations
State of Texas
Austin, TX
06.2001 - 10.2011
- Created training materials and procedures for remote LAN/WAN connectivity across 130+ field offices. (TxDPS)
- Led development and implementation of agency's inaugural electronic forms solution. (TxCPA)
- Supervised 18 analysts managing Registration & Titling system for over 19 million customers annually. (TxDOT)
- Consolidated 13 outdated systems into five modern interconnected platforms for multi-agency support. (TxHHSC)
Program Manager, Custom Factory Integration
Dell Computer Corporation
Round Rock, TX
09.2000 - 06.2001
- Designed solution for federal IT deployment of 360,000 seats and 200,000 peripherals.
- Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
- Achieved production cost reductions below 0.7% of vendor pricing through innovative solutions.
Program Manager, Center of Excellence
SAP America, Inc.
Newtown Square, PA
06.1997 - 09.2000
- Revived Center of Excellence program for over 600 customers across United States, Canada, and Latin America.
- Facilitated workshops educating stakeholders on best practices for effective program management.
- Led internal quality audits and achieved ISO 9002 certification for Americas Customer Support Services.
- Promoted from R/3 Help Desk Consultant to R/3 Regional Support Consultant, focusing on MM, PP, and LO modules.
Material Planning Manager
Texas Instruments, Inc.
Austin, TX
05.1995 - 06.1997
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations during procurement, component receipt, and finished goods shipment.
- Delivered consultative support for 10-12 concurrent client programs and managed four to nine projects generating over 30 Engineering Change Notices per week.
- Coordinated New Product Introduction and End-of-Life builds in Lean Manufacturing, achieving 12-14 inventory turns monthly.
- Maintained 99.2% on-time delivery rating while procuring components and services, including outsourced rework for Digital Light Processing production.
Education
MBA - Business Management
St. Edward’s University
Austin, TXBBA & BS - Computer Information Systems
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TXOff-Road Diesel Technology - Kubota Tech Certification Program
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Elizabethon, TNSkills
- Project management and scheduling
- Budget and risk management
- Contract negotiation and stakeholder engagement
- Process improvement and operational planning
- Change management and coordination
- Staff management
- Resource allocation
- Problem solving
- Documentation management
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Project Management Institute
- Scrum Master Certified (SMC) / Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Professional
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified Professional
- Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), American Society of Quality (In-process)
- Basic Firefighter Certification, Texas A&M University’s Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
- Emergency Medical Technician, Central Texas College
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager, Federal Operations, DoD Top Secret Clearance
CyberDefenses, Inc.
02.2018 - Current
Program Manager, Global Operations Process Excellence
World Wide Technology, Inc.
10.2011 - 02.2018
Project Manager, Senior Systems/Business Analyst, State Government Operations
State of Texas
06.2001 - 10.2011
Program Manager, Custom Factory Integration
Dell Computer Corporation
09.2000 - 06.2001
Program Manager, Center of Excellence
SAP America, Inc.
06.1997 - 09.2000
Material Planning Manager
Texas Instruments, Inc.
05.1995 - 06.1997
MBA - Business Management
St. Edward’s University
BBA & BS - Computer Information Systems
Tarleton State University
Off-Road Diesel Technology - Kubota Tech Certification Program
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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