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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  • Consolidated 13 outdated systems into five modern interconnected platforms for multi-agency support.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, TX

BBA & BS - Computer Information Systems

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Off-Road Diesel Technology - Kubota Tech Certification Program

Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Elizabethon, TN

Skills

  • 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