Christian Alvarez
Bronx,USA
Summary
Project Manager/Data Center Lead Technician with 15 years of extensive expertise in DC/SC OPS Implementation, network support, heavy equipment operation, construction management with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. A proven track record of managing complex projects from inception to completion. Demonstrated proficiency in leading cross-functional teams and implemented innovative solutions to meet project goals. Deploying automation tools to enhance operational efficiency. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Demonstrated expertise in project planning and risk management. Seeking to leverage skills in a dynamic telecommunication environment to drive performance and innovation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Project Manager SC/DC OPS
NYU Langone Health
08.2023 - Current
- Lead project team meetings with NYU in-house personnel to schedule work and coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins and contractor access
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to communicate project status and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex healthcare projects on time and within budget.
- Developed strategic project plans aligning with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Mentored junior project managers, fostering skills in leadership and project management methodologies.
- Participate in cost control activities by seeking the most effective method of delivering services
- Engaged with executive leadership to provide updates on project progress and strategic alignment initiatives.
- Review documents for compliance with NYU standards and existing site conditions and
- Conducted post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and inform future project planning efforts.
- Ensure that projects comply with all applicable guidelines, codes and standards (FGI, NFPA, NYC Building Code, ADA, etc)
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Ensure accessibility to construction sites, including the coordination of schedules with NYU hospital and school functions
- Effectively communicate construction impacts and work collaboratively with NYULH leadership and staff to mitigate impacts to ongoing operations
- Perform daily construction site safety inspections, record and ensure prompt correction of deficiencies; ensure infection control procedures are being rigorously followed at all times, and instill a culture of safety on all projects
- Maintain interface with client and internal business units, ensuring compliance with project performance goals, including quantitative cost and schedule targets, and achievement of NYULH quality standards
- Led cross-functional teams in the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects within budget and on schedule
- Developed comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
- Managed project budgets ranging from $800 to $100k, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and cost control measures
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables while managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle
- Monitored project progress regularly through status meetings and reports, identifying potential risks or issues proactively
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for equipment procurement or services required for project implementation
- Facilitated effective communication among team members by conducting regular meetings and providing clear instructions on tasks and responsibilities
- Utilized project management software/tools to track progress, manage documentation, assign tasks, and monitor resource allocation
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within projects by analyzing data/metrics related to quality assurance or customer satisfaction
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements or industry standards throughout the duration of each project
- Resolved conflicts or escalated issues that arose during projects by collaborating with relevant stakeholders towards mutually beneficial solutions
- Maintained strong relationships with clients/customers through regular communication regarding their needs/expectations
- Conducted post-project evaluations/lessons learned sessions to identify areas of improvement for future projects
- Managed multiple concurrent projects while prioritizing tasks based on urgency/importance
- Identified opportunities for cost savings or process optimization within projects through continuous analysis and evaluation
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and executive leadership
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions to project timelines and deliverables
- Served as the main point of contact for project-related inquiries or updates
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (e.g., developers, designers, analysts) to ensure alignment and successful delivery of project objectives
- Developed strong vendor relationships through effective negotiation, contract management, and performance evaluation
- Led the successful implementation of system upgrade projects, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings
Project Manager
Montefiore IT/Northwell Health
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Led the successful implementation of software/system upgrade projects, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings
- Install and configure data center equipment, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Map fiber/copper pathways for accurate infrastructure setup, enhancing connectivity.
- Train technicians on decommissioning and installation, boosting team productivity and skills.
- Supervise vendors and review designs to ensure seamless project execution and quality.
- Resolve complex server issues within SLA, ensuring continuous uptime and operational reliability.
- Coordinate with network engineers to ensure seamless integration of new systems.
- Lead troubleshooting initiatives that reduced server downtime, ensuring continuous operational reliability.
- Develop and deploy automation tools to streamline routine tasks, reducing manual intervention.
- Meticulously document all installation and configuration activities for future reference.
- Develop innovative solutions to improve data center efficiency and performance.
- Work closely with network engineers to integrate new systems, enhancing data center functionality and team synergy.
- Analyze and optimize fiber/copper pathways, ensuring precise infrastructure setup and improved data transmission efficiency.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to implement data center projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
- Advocate for best practices in data center management, leading to the adoption of industry standards and improved operational reliability.
- Responsible for preinstalled design review, NCC turnover and quality reviews, and vendor supervision when required.
- Preform cut-overs of new equipment and server migrations for existing systems and equipment for North-well Health and Montefiore Hospital.
- Monitored project progress and proactively addressed potential issues to mitigate risks.
Project Manager
Mount Sinai Health System
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver IT projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders for alignment.
- Led data center projects, resolving issues swiftly, ensuring data accuracy, and optimizing performance.
- Managed installation of server/network equipment, improving airflow and structured cabling efficiency.
- Provided support, enhancing system stability and aiding senior technicians with complex tasks.
- Implemented hardware diagnostics and part replacements, delivering timely and effective customer solutions.
- Spearheaded data migration projects, reducing downtime and ensuring seamless transitions.
- Managed cross-functional teams, driving project completion ahead of schedule and under budget.
- Facilitated inter-departmental communication, enhancing workflow efficiency and project alignment.
- Spearhead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reducing downtime through proactive maintenance and strategic planning.
- Pioneer the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, driving a improvement in data center performance and resource utilization.
- Conducted rigorous quality checks, ensuring data accuracy and system reliability.
Telecommunications Project Manager
Optima Telecommunications
03.2017 - 05.2020
- Led teams of 5-10 on large-scale telecom projects, ensuring accurate installations and client satisfaction for DOE, New Jersey Police Department and various clients.
- Managed project budgets and provided precise estimates, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency.
- Collaborated with sales and scheduling to streamline workflows, improving project delivery timelines.
- Implemented effective project management strategies, achieving critical milestones and enhancing outcomes.
- Developed post-project review processes, fostering continuous improvement and future project success.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless project integration, resulting in a boost in workflow efficiency.
- Conducted in-depth project analysis, identifying key improvement areas that led to an increase in on-time project delivery.
- Oversaw quality control measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and reducing rework.
- Trained junior technicians, improving team skill levels and reducing error rates.
- Facilitated communication between engineering and client teams, enhancing project alignment and satisfaction.
- Facilitated cross-departmental meetings, enhancing communication and reducing project delays.
- High level understanding of IDF, MDF, and Data Center builds.
- Adept at reviewing and creating floor plans, line diagrams, and rack elevations to ensure a successful installation.
Telecommunications Technician & Implementation Forman/Supervisor
SEIU 1199 Housing Corp.
10.2012 - 02.2017
- Installed and maintained servers and hardware, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Implemented and serviced access control, alarm, CCTV, and A/V systems, enhancing security infrastructure.
- Supervised copper and fiber cabling installations, ensuring compliance with BICSI, EIA, TIA, and NEC standards.
- Troubleshot and resolved hardware and system issues, minimizing downtime and operational disruptions.
- Conducted quality inspections on completed projects, ensuring adherence to specifications and OSHA regulations.
- Developed and implemented access control systems, enhancing security protocols and reducing unauthorized access incidents.
- Pioneered new methods for fiber optic cable installation, increasing efficiency and ensuring high-quality connections.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed projects, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and industry standards.
- Supervised a team in the installation of copper/fiber cabling, fostering a collaborative environment that resulted in 100% project completion on time.
- Experience with fiber optics, encompassing MPO, SC, and LC connectors, as well as splicing.
- Optimized server performance and reliability, reducing downtime.
- Conducted in-depth troubleshooting and resolved complex system issues, minimizing operational disruptions and enhancing efficiency.
Lead Journeyman Electrician
GCC LLC. Construction
01.2007 - 10.2012
- Experience in running wires in construction sites and finished buildings(Structured Cabling).
- Install, Maintain, Test, and Service Various Security Systems (Access Control, Alarm/UPS, CCTV and A/V for commercial projects).
- Supervise installation of low and high voltage cabling in a new construction commercial environment, terminating phone jacks and electrical switches and terminating distribution frames, Installing support structures, upgrading and replacement of UPS.
- Experience in working with power tools and electrical tools maintaining vehicle tools and parts inventory.
- Inspect quality of finished projects to ensure conformation of all specifications and requirements.
- Installing conduit
- Abide by OSHA regulations and use protective equipment as required.
- Familiarity with BICSI, EIA, TIA, or NEC Standards
- Fiber experience including, SC and LC Connectors, and Splicing
- Preformed all installation and termination of data, voice and fire alarm systems.
Education
Certification of Completion - Information Technology
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL11.2019
Certification of Completion - Bicsi Installer
CUNY New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY11.2010
Skills
- Project Management (10 years)
- Telecommunications Structured Cabling (20 years)
- Project Coordination (10 years)
- Desktop/End User Support
- Data and Voice Installation and Termination Management
- Risk Assessment
- Change Management
- Blueprint
- Operating Systems (8 years)
- Data Center Experience (10 years)
- Data Center Operations (8 years)
- Construction (10 years)
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Management (4 years)
- Hardware/Software Deployment
- AV systems
- OSHA Certification
- Network Support
- IT Infrastructure
- Network cabling
- Operating Systems
- Time Management
- Security Systems
- Multi-Project Management
- Client/Vendor relationship management
- Power distribution systems
- Estimating Software (Procore/Buildxact/Planswift)
- Leadership (8 years)
- BicsiInstaller Certification (10 years)
- Schematics
- Welding (3 years)
- Managing IT infrastructure
- Electrical building codes
- Network installation
- Proposal writing
- Software implementation
- Network Attached Storage (NAS)
- Fiber splicing
- Software troubleshooting
- UPS (10 years)
- Construction project management
- System design (5 years)
- Productivity software
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Succession planning
- Telecommunications Network Experience (20 years)
- Telecommunications cable splicing
- Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, Microsoft Office
- ServiceNow, Citrix, Visio (10 years), Salesforce (3 years), UNIX, Linux, WAN
- Juniper, Oracle, Crestron, Palo Alto, Accubid, VMware, GIS software, SQL Server
- Land surveying
- Low-voltage systems cabling
- Network Troubleshooting
- Budget management/ Risk management/ Stakeholder communication
- Compliance standards
- Team leadership
- Vendor negotiation
- Contract management
- Performance evaluation
- Project plan development
- Schedule coordination
- Cross-functional coordination and leadership
- Contract preparation
- Budget and Cost control
- Excellent and Effective Communication
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Relationship building
- Adaptability, Reliability, and Flexibility
- Strategic thinking
- Performance monitoring
- Phone and email etiquette
- Task prioritization
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- OSHA 30
- BICSI Certification
- CompTIA A+
- Low Voltage License
- Flagger Certification
- Journeyman Electrician
- CCNA
- Driver's License
- Electrical License
- AWS Certification
- ITIL Certification
- Asbestos Certification
- CompTIA Network+
- CPR Certification
- Forklift Certification
- CompTIA Server+
- Non-CDL Class C
- OSHA 10
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager SC/DC OPS
NYU Langone Health
08.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Montefiore IT/Northwell Health
10.2021 - 08.2023
Project Manager
Mount Sinai Health System
06.2018 - 10.2021
Telecommunications Project Manager
Optima Telecommunications
03.2017 - 05.2020
Telecommunications Technician & Implementation Forman/Supervisor
SEIU 1199 Housing Corp.
10.2012 - 02.2017
Lead Journeyman Electrician
GCC LLC. Construction
01.2007 - 10.2012
Certification of Completion - Bicsi Installer
CUNY New York City College of Technology
Certification of Completion - Information Technology
Full Sail University