Barry Waters

Develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training, and on-time delivery within budget constraints

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Effectively communicate project expectations to multiple internal departments, project team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans

• Manage implementation or integration of large-scale infrastructure projects, including hardware/software, networking, VoIP telecommunication systems, wireless, cloud migration, data storage, mobile platforms, and ERP systems
• Provide transparent reporting and metrics on project health (scope, schedule, and budget), and support all communications related to project delivery process
• Serve as Scrum Master for planning and facilitation of standard meetings including backlog preparation, iteration planning, retrospectives, iteration reviews, and daily stand-ups
• Create project plans, produce highlight reports, maintain risk logs, and change requests
• Manage and assign internal and external resources to define project scope, technical requirements and determine high level estimates
• Participate in special projects, internal audits, evaluations, and process improvements
• Streamlined project delivery by implementing Agile methodologies and improving collaboration among team members.
• Delivered reliable solutions by overseeing software design, development, testing, implementation, and support phases of IT projects.
• Facilitated communication among team members to solve complex technical challenges efficiently and effectively.
• Managed cross-functional teams to ensure efficient allocation of resources and successful project completion.

• Manage projects to install, configure, and deploy new hardware/software technology
• Lead and direct project team engaged in the design, implementation, and modification of IT projects and ensure projects complete on schedule, within budget, and meet technical requirements
• Provide status reports inclusive of observation on utilization, adherence to project schedules, and other related matters as determined by industry standards
• Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
• Delivered reliable solutions by overseeing software design, development, testing, implementation, and support phases of IT projects
• Led and managed staff of 100 team members engaged in administering complex IT infrastructure.