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Bradley Carlson

Bradley Carlson

Plano,TX

Summary

Expert in technical project and program management, delivering IT infrastructure solutions with a focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in leading global teams, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and ensuring projects are completed on time and under budget.

Overview

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1
Certification
42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Program Manager

Comcast, Inc. (Originally hired by Masergy, Inc., who was acquired by Comcast in 2021)
Plano, Texas
04.2019 - 04.2028
  • Led team in designing and implementing Cisco Webex Contact Center ACD platform, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw technical design, provisioning, activation, and transition for global enterprise rollouts.
  • Transitioned into managing large SD-WAN and telecom implementations post-Comcast acquisition.
  • Identified risks in at-risk programs and developed go-to-green plans for recovery.
  • Designed contact center call flows and reports, providing customers with best practice strategies to optimize performance.
  • Supported account team during presales by presenting implementation support processes, facilitating informed decision-making for clients.
  • Expanded team by hiring project managers and implementation engineers to meet increased demand.
  • Mentored junior members in project management best practices and streamlined cross-team collaboration.

Security Specialist/Project Manager

Bank of America (Contracting via TEKsystems, inc.)
12.2017 - 04.2019
  • Managed global information security projects, mitigating customer credential harvesting and preventing automated bot fraud to enhance security posture.
  • Oversaw project budgets totaling $7 million for comprehensive security solutions.
  • Implemented NuData Security and Stealth Security tools tailored to banking requirements.
  • Collaborated with engineering and design teams to develop tailored security solutions for banking needs.
  • Negotiated and executed statements of work with vendors for successful project delivery.
  • Directed development of interfaces between security tools and bank's ecommerce hub, streamlining user access management.
  • Deployed infrastructure for on-premise components, including servers, network taps, and appliances.
  • Led project to enhance Arbor Networks solution, adding redundancy to combat DDoS attacks and ensure high system availability.

Project Manager

Citigroup, Inc. (Contracting via APTask, Inc.)
07.2016 - 12.2017
  • Led global infrastructure projects for Citi's Institutional Clients Group, focusing on treasury and trade solutions to meet client needs.
    Oversaw all project delivery phases, including initiation, scope definition, design, purchasing, deployment, and closure.
    Utilized Planview for effective project lifecycle management and reporting.
    Leveraged ServiceNow for tasking resources, managing design approvals, and overseeing Coordinated cross-regional interactions across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, North America, and Latin America to ensure project alignment.nd Latin America.
    Ensured alignment of project objectives change processes to adapt to project requirements.nge management processes to adapt to evolving project needs.
  • Managed resources and schedules to ensure on-time project delivery.
  • Coordinated project planning across diverse teams to ensure effective execution.
  • Facilitated communication with stakeholders to align project objectives and expectations.

Project Manager

Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (Contracting via Apex Systems) – Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
09.2015 - 07.2016
  • Managed projects under CIO office using HP PPM tool and strict PMI delivery methodology. Focused on infrastructure projects addressing remediation of security vulnerabilities. Created holistic lifecycle for scanning, scoring, reporting, notification, and remediation of vulnerabilities. Oversaw process governance program, managing documents and knowledge creation for SharePoint repository. Developed SharePoint site into departmental knowledge base for all managed documents. Handled special projects including responses to SEC audit for CMDB deficiencies on Linux platform. Contributed to delivery assurance group for budgetary planning, financial oversight, and reporting. Acted as liaison between enterprise infrastructure organization and PMO for project governance.
  • Managed project timelines and deliverables to ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope, facilitating clear communication and understanding of project goals.
  • Managed projects under CIO office using HP PPM tool and strict PMI delivery methodology.Focused on infrastructure projects addressing remediation of security vulnerabilities.Created holistic lifecycle for scanning, scoring, reporting, notification, and remediation of vulnerabilities.Oversaw process governance program, managing documents and knowledge creation for SharePoint repository.Developed SharePoint site into departmental knowledge base for all managed documents.Handled special projects including responses to SEC audit for CMDB deficiencies on Linux platform.Contributed to delivery assurance group for budgetary planning, financial oversight, and reporting.Acted as liaison between enterprise infrastructure organization and PMO for project governance.

Technology Architect/Project manager

Altisource, Inc. (Contracting via Sunrise Systems, Inc.) – Lewisville, TX
Lewisville, TX
09.2012 - 09.2015
  • Managed multiple complex technical projects, including telecom aspects of datacenter migration for 2,500 agents.
  • Documented business requirements and facilitated technical design for new communication systems, aligning technology solutions with organizational goals.
  • Recreated IVR user profiles and call flows on Cisco platform, enabling seamless transition and continuity of services.
  • Deployed and configured Cisco voice gateways and provisioned new circuits for expanded capacity.
  • Executed porting of DID numbers to new telecom environment. and toll-free numbers to the new environment while deploying hard and soft phones.

Technical Project Manager

Hewlett Packard (Bank of America Account)
Plano, TX
04.2011 - 09.2012
  • Managed technical projects across all lines of business at Bank of America.
    Focused on contact center technology and infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business needs.
    Developed technical solutions based on received business requirements for various initiatives.
    Calculated cost sizing for projects and presented financial proposals to budget decision-makers.
    Tracked work breakdown structures and reported progress throughout project lifecycles.
    Implemented and expanded capacity for existing ACD platforms using Aspect and Avaya.
    Executed NICE voice recording and screen capture solutions for Cisco VoIP systems.
    Collaborated with Verizon and AT&T on OC3 data network design and implementation.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver technology solutions for financial services, aligning with strategic goals. to implement technology solutions for financial services.
  • Managed project timelines and resources to achieve on-time delivery, maintaining project milestones.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope and requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment. to define project scope and requirements.

Technical Project Manager

Bank of America (Contracting via TekSystems)
Plano, TX
10.2009 - 04.2011
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement project plans for technology solutions.
  • Coordinated project timelines and resources to ensure timely delivery of services.
  • Facilitated communication between stakeholders and technical teams for project alignment.
  • Led complex call center initiatives for mortgage servicing at Bank of America, implementing rapid deployment strategies to enhance and adapt call center technology.

Technical Project Manager

Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES)
Dallas, TX
04.2009 - 06.2009
  • Led implementation of CISCO IP Contact Center (IPCC) for two customer contact centers at AAFES headquarters in Dallas, coordinating a full software development team to address complexities of computer telephony integration, IVR functionality, CRM interface, and automated financial management applications.
  • Coordinated project schedules and resources to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and clarify project goals.

Technical Project Manager/Program Manager

CIBER, Inc.
Dallas, TX
01.1999 - 01.2008
  • Delivered multiple customer contact/service desk, desktop deployment, and consulting engagements. Present project status to senior management for both CIBER and customer executives. Oversee the budgets and financial reporting for each project, which regularly exceeded $10M per year. Consistently produce a high net operating income, and continuously discover opportunities to control project costs and maximize return on investment. Design and direct the implementation facility for the delivery of call center services. This facility includes the Rockwell/Aspect ACD telecom platform integrated using CTI, and IVR technology, as well as the CA Suite of Networking monitoring tools and Service Desk ticketing. Other ticketing platforms include Remedy, Magic TSD, CustomerSoft, and others. Database platforms include both Oracle and Microsoft SQL. Develop "Best Practices" for project delivery, including management, training, recruiting, quality, communications, and operations, which were twice audited under Carnegie Mellon University's (CMU) eSourcing Capability Model. Model IT services in accordance with ITIL principles as well as ISO. Manage all vendor relationships including contract negotiations/Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for real estate, facilities, telecom, technology, advertising, furniture and fixtures, etc. Participate in sales pursuits through proposal and statement of work development and present offerings to C-Level executives. Drafted and negotiated service level agreements for service delivery. Develop CIBER's methodology for the presales, transition, operation, and re-transition of outsource services. Successfully transitioned and delivered operations for the nation's 4th largest commercial bank, U.S. Army reserve, Philips Electronics, Department of Homeland Security, Ziff Davis Media, among other clients. Provide consulting services to clients who desired to implement the "Best Practices" developed by our business unit.
  • Led cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.
  • Developed project plans and schedules to manage resources effectively.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and provide updates.

Technical Project Manager

CIBER, Inc.
Dallas, TX
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Executed implementation of hardened data center for large telecommunications company, ensuring robust infrastructure and compliance with industry standards. Developed the project plan and work breakdown structure; led the vendor selection process for architecture, electrical, mechanical, fire suppression, and construction. Facilitated design reviews to align project deliverables with technical specifications and stakeholder expectations. Presented project status to senior executives. Coordinated and scheduled all project-related tasks. Directed implementation of network infrastructure, servers, and associated equipment and software for IT Network group, ensuring seamless integration and operational readiness.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
  • Managed stakeholder communications to ensure alignment on project goals.
  • Coordinated project schedules and resources for multiple initiatives.

Network Specialist

Twinstar Semiconductor
Richardson, TX
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Implemented and managed network infrastructure and operating systems for startup semiconductor wafer fabrication plant, ensuring reDesigned and implemented LAN/WAN infrastructure with TCP/IP schema, enabling efficient data communication across the organization.LAN/WAN infrastrucDeveloped backup/recovery strategy for all mission critical data, ensuring data integrity and availability while providing level 3 network troubleshooting. Created a backup and recovery strategy for all mission-critical data.
  • Configured network devices for optimal performance and reliability.
  • Monitored network traffic to ensure efficient data flow and security.
  • Diagnosed and resolved network issues to minimize downtime.

Owner Operator

North Star Electronics
Grafton, ND
01.1991 - 01.1995
  • Managed daily operations of startup electronics sales and service company. Developed network infrastructure and servers across northern North Dakota and Minnesota. Install and service environmental monitoring and control systems for crop storage systems. Build Built and sold custom PC systems from components to public.
  • Operated daily business functions and ensured efficient workflow processes.
  • Managed inventory levels and coordinated supply chain logistics effectively.
  • Trained and supervised staff in customer service best practices and product knowledge.

Consultant

ROH, Inc.
Washington, DC
01.1986 - 01.1988
  • Provided consultation services for United States Naval Sea Systems Command on engineering projects. Managed engineering configuration for U.S.S. Spruance class destroyers.Developed and maintained database of design modifications and implementation schedule, facilitating timely updates.Use of design modifications and the implementation schedule for them.
  • Led strategic planning sessions to align projects with organizational goals.
  • Developed comprehensive reports to analyze market trends and client needs.

Education

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
01-1991

Basic Electricity and Electronics as well as 'A' School at Great Lakes Naval Base. Completed Naval Nuclear Power School in Orlando Florida. Completed Nuclear Reactor Prototype training in Idaho Falls, Qualified shipboard firefighter and firefighting instructor at Norfolk Naval Station.

United States Navy
01-1982

Skills

  • Telecom and securities expertise
  • Mortgage and commercial banking
  • Manufacturing and publishing knowledge
  • Utilities and agriculture experience
  • Government agency relations
  • Law enforcement and military background
  • Mining and education sector skills
  • Retail and food service proficiency
  • Healthcare industry understanding

Certification

ITIL certified since 2005, Certified Netware Engineer (CNE) since 1997, Certified CIBER Project Manager (internal company certification), US Army Certified Level 3 Network Security Administrator, currently pursuing PMP

Projects Managed:

  • Bank One Customer Transition and Technical Support (CTTS), Bank One was losing commercial banking customers due to dissatisfaction with the banks ability to transition new customers to the banks transaction processing software and inapt technical support following implementation of the products. Bank One engaged me through CIBER to implement a solution., In the first month we inserted a support team to support customers and quickly stop the bank from losing further revenue. We then implemented tracking tools, reporting tools, a QA program, training program, and the Aspect ACD/IVR platform., The CTTS team required detail knowledge of banking deposit networks, ACH transactions, credit card processing, Lock Box transactions, wire transfers, etc., Customer satisfaction quickly climbed to over 85% resulting in customer retention for both large corporate and mid-tier commercial customers.
  • Project: U.S. Border Patrol Secure Border Initiative (SBI), As a subcontractor provided technical support for all technologies associated with the program including ground sensors, cameras, mobile command sensors, radios, satellite telephones, and NOC, Meet the government's requirements for data security and network integrity, This team was required to stand up and begin providing support within 2 weeks including all ACD functionality, a CRM tool (CustomerSoft which later moved to Tivoli)
  • US Army Reserve Enterprise Customer Service Center, The Army Reserve had 42 different help desks and network management teams spread across the US. Our project transitioned each help desk to a standardized Service Desk at CIBER's practice in Dallas. The project included the migration to Active Directory and the consolidation of all local Microsoft Exchange Servers and other business applications to a single datacenter. Our support included level II desktop support, thin client PC virtualization, as well and video and audio teleconferencing, Project required my completion of the U.S. Army's System Administrator Security course, which focused on how to properly secure servers and the network, and to prevent unauthorized penetration of systems, In concert with the transitions we implemented the full CA suite of tools including service desk. All tools and processes complied with ITIL principles, The customer consolidated all support functions resulting in 70% cost savings by reducing staff from over 250 personnel down to 80. Customer satisfaction was continuously maintained at over 90%. The Reserve had anticipated the consolidation to take 5 years. Our team completed the consolidation in 14 months
  • Agilera Customer Service Desk, Support customers for an ASP provider on a 24X7 basis., The bulk of this effort was supporting Lotus Notes for the McDonalds Corporation internationally.
  • Other Projects, Help Desk Support for Ameren Energy (the nation's largest Midwestern electrical utility, Ziff Davis Media (publishers of PC Magazine), The International Finance Corporation (part of the World Bank), Philips Electronics, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Kansas City Board of Public Utilities. NOC Support for the Department of Agriculture which required the implementation of the entire suite of CA tools. Provided call center technology and management consulting services to Martin Marietta Materials

Veteran

  • United States Navy
  • Electrician's Mate Second Class Petty Officer
  • Completed two years of education related to the Naval Nuclear Power program. This program is one of the most intense of its kind and had an attrition rate of over 50%. Manage the E Division aboard the U.S.S. Claude V. Ricketts. Served eight months in Beirut Lebanon in support of the U.S. Marines.

Timeline

Technical Program Manager

Comcast, Inc. (Originally hired by Masergy, Inc., who was acquired by Comcast in 2021)
04.2019 - 04.2028

Security Specialist/Project Manager

Bank of America (Contracting via TEKsystems, inc.)
12.2017 - 04.2019

Project Manager

Citigroup, Inc. (Contracting via APTask, Inc.)
07.2016 - 12.2017

Project Manager

Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (Contracting via Apex Systems) – Dallas, TX
09.2015 - 07.2016

Technology Architect/Project manager

Altisource, Inc. (Contracting via Sunrise Systems, Inc.) – Lewisville, TX
09.2012 - 09.2015

Technical Project Manager

Hewlett Packard (Bank of America Account)
04.2011 - 09.2012

Technical Project Manager

Bank of America (Contracting via TekSystems)
10.2009 - 04.2011

Technical Project Manager

Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES)
04.2009 - 06.2009

Technical Project Manager/Program Manager

CIBER, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2008

Technical Project Manager

CIBER, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.1999

Network Specialist

Twinstar Semiconductor
01.1995 - 01.1997

Owner Operator

North Star Electronics
01.1991 - 01.1995

Consultant

ROH, Inc.
01.1986 - 01.1988

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

North Dakota State University

Basic Electricity and Electronics as well as 'A' School at Great Lakes Naval Base. Completed Naval Nuclear Power School in Orlando Florida. Completed Nuclear Reactor Prototype training in Idaho Falls, Qualified shipboard firefighter and firefighting instructor at Norfolk Naval Station.

United States Navy
Bradley Carlson