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DANIELLE MALIK, PMP, CSM, CISSP, LSSGB

Laurel,MD

Summary

Results driven Senior Project Manager with 11 years of experience in Government and Private sectors, specializing in Software, IT, Healthcare, and Cybersecurity projects. Highly organized and efficient, with a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and delivering successful projects using Agile, Scrum, and other methodologies.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Project Manager

Navy Federal Credit Union BSA/AML
Vienna, VA
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive Agile project management support, proficient in Agile methodologies and Scrum processes, collaborating with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches to ensure projects adhere to schedule, budget, and quality standards, aligning with organizational strategic objectives
  • Work under moderate supervision
  • Implemented and uphold Agile project management best practices in accordance with the policies, procedures, and methodologies of the Scaled Agile Framework
  • Demonstrated experience in managing initiatives stemming from regulatory requirements
  • Efficiently overseed projects from inception through execution, ensuring effective management and timely delivery
  • Collaborated and negotiate with business partners and vendors to understand requirements, addressing any gaps or risks/issues
  • Prepared and present status reports detailing project objectives, deliverables, dependencies, and risks to management and stakeholders
  • Monitored project progress to ensure compliance with agreed requirements and standards, maintaining project documentation and schedules accordingly
  • Archived all project-related documentation for future reference
  • Identified, communicate, and resolve technical, tactical, and operational project issues and risks
  • Demonstrated adaptability and interpersonal flexibility to adjust strategies as projects or strategic direction evolve
  • Provided support to agile teams by writing backlog requirements and facilitating Scrum ceremonies, if necessary
  • Communicated changes in project plan, direction, and priorities based on evolving business requirements to stakeholders
  • Monitor and evaluate staff assignments against project goals and task responsibilities
  • Cultivated and nurture relationships with team members, management, key stakeholders, and external contacts (vendors, etc.)
  • Managed full life-cycle project management, including leading project teams, developing project plans, procuring/manage resources, ensuring vendor compliance, managing fiscal aspects, and overseeing successful implementation
  • Managed project-level risks, issues, dependencies, and change management processes effectively
  • Performed additional duties as assigned.

Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager

Falkontek - Department of Health and Human Services, Cybersecurity and Privacy Division
Reston, VA
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Oversaw the projects and operations executed by a team comprised of ISSOS, Dev Sec Ops, Engineers and Business Analysts
  • Achieved effective system migration by seamlessly integrating multiple systems and implementing the Zero Trust architecture within an NGSC environment.
  • Provided technical and analytical counsel, recommended problem-solving strategies, and oversaw security protocols, including vulnerability assessments, risk evaluations, audits, and incident handling.
  • Analyzed system security levels for consideration in transitioning to a cloud-based environment
  • Adeptly advising and guiding project teams on security matters while overseeing the security-related workstream for diverse business and technology projects.
  • Managed the analysis of monitored information systems and networks, coordinated security incident oversight, implemented effective security solutions.
  • Reviewed and optimized protocols for handling unauthorized access or disclosure of personal information
  • Conducted risk assessments while developing detailed plans for mitigation and remediation.
  • Identified and implemented end-user solutions that balanced information protection, usability, and cost-effectiveness for authorized access to digital assets
  • Developed strategies and protocols to safeguard digital assets and information systems, ensured data integrity, and administered network security
  • Installed suitable tools and countermeasures to uphold corporate security policies
  • Implemented targeted training initiatives and impactful awareness campaigns to advance the knowledge and skills of employees, contractors, and relevant third parties.
  • Advised on the implementation of improved security measures
  • Managed end-to-end security solution inventory efficiently and effectively
  • Remained updated on relevant data protection and security regulations
  • Identified and addressed security solution gaps to enhance future state preparedness
  • Identified the most suitable solutions by translating both technological and legal requirements
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams locally and remotely to support performance, integration, and systems testing from a security perspective.
  • Proactively staying updated on emerging security technologies, optimizing protection and existing solutions
  • Provided recommendations for security solutions and sourcing approaches to address evolving security needs
  • Contribute to enterprise and technology risk management and actively participate in shaping security strategy, planning, execution, and measurement
  • A proactive approach and expertise are vital in maintaining a robust and effective security posture for the organization
  • Delivering on projects using the best approach as set out within any project methodology processes
  • Clearly defining project scope, costs, success criteria, dependencies, assumptions, and constraints with stakeholders
  • Defining priorities and requirements and managing the project through planning, design, build, testing, and service transition phases
  • Ensuring the agreed objectives and success criteria are delivered on time and within budget
  • Identifies and facilitates the resolution of any issues that may arise
  • Managing 3rd party vendors and managing multiple individuals and project aspects running concurrently.

Senior Technical Project Manager

Infotrend - SEC Examinations Division
Washington, D.C.
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Manage the planning, implementation, and tracking of multiple technical projects simultaneously, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project objectives, scope, and deliverables, and develop project plans, timelines, and budgets
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize their impact, and manage project resources, including technical teams, vendors, and contractors
  • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, and escalate as needed, and conduct project reviews and retrospectives to identify areas for improvement
  • Ensure that project deliverables meet technical and quality standards, and manage project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and change requests
  • Coach and mentor team members to ensure successful project delivery, and keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation
  • Key Achievements: Successfully delivered a complex software development project that involved integrating multiple systems and technologies, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings for the organization
  • Developed and implemented a project management framework that standardized project delivery processes and improved collaboration between technical and non-technical teams
  • Led a team of developers in the successful migration of SharePoint on premises to SharePoint online environment, resulting in improved performance of all offices with the SEC and reduced maintenance costs
  • Managed the delivery of a SharePoint website redesign project, resulting in increased traffic, user engagement, and revenue for the organization.

Senior Project Manager

Citadel Solutions Group
Bethesda, MD
05.2016 - 09.2022
  • Led the development of Citadel’s content prediction engine, which grew to $1.4M in annual revenue
  • Analyzed project scope with competitive analysis and customer interviews and feature requests
  • Set and met 95% of goal deadlines, allocated budget, and worked across software, marketing, and executive teams to ensure teams were properly resourced
  • Maintains current knowledge of applicable data protection, security related regulations, and accreditation standards
  • Provides analysis of monitored information systems & networks, manages security incidents, and administers security solutions
  • Contributes to security strategy, planning, execution & measurement
  • Translate technology & legal requirements, identifying best solutions
  • Recommend security solutions and sourcing approach to address security needs
  • Contributes to enterprise and technology risk management
  • Communicated progress and roadblocks to stakeholders, including executive management, and made recommendations to remove roadblocks leading to on-time and on-budget delivery of projects
  • Delivered a $1M B2B software product for enterprises to get real-time credit monitoring alerts
  • Worked with C-level suite to create vision and goals for project, and-represented customers to ensure quick product adoption
  • Collaborated with a team of 2 project managers to work cross-functionally with software and marketing teams to align marketing messaging with the project scope
  • Met 100% of deadlines and project goals, earning a promotion upon completing a $1.2M project
  • Analyzed project scope with competitive analysis and customer interviews and feature requests
  • Set and met 93% of goal deadlines, allocated budget, and worked across software, marketing, and executive teams to ensure teams were properly resourced
  • Communicated progress and roadblocks to stakeholders, including executive management, and made recommendations to remove roadblocks leading to on-time and on-budget delivery of projects
  • Managed communication across departments to schedule and plan biweekly company all-hands meetings to ensure the team was bought into projects and the overall company mission
  • Scheduled appointments and demos, updating calendars to reduce instances of overbooking by 96%
  • Developed presentations for stakeholders to communicate vision and receive feedback
  • Worked closely with the product management team to scope customer requested features and determine which features would provide the highest return on investment.

Project Manager/Analyst

Morgan Stanley
Baltimore, MD
05.2014 - 05.2016
  • Simultaneously led two large scale projects with a collective budget of $4M, both of which were closed on time and under budget by $225K
  • Worked closely with executive, engineering, marketing, product, and sales teams to define the scope of each project and the schedule of deliverables
  • Using Agile methodologies, ensured the software development team had the resources to meet deadlines and escalated roadblocks to management when necessary
  • Implemented rigorous monitoring of new features to ensure they continued to meet KPIs after the projects were closed, and identified solutions to improve a sidebar feature performance by 20%
  • Supported the development and implementation of the system-wide risk management function of the information security program to ensure information security risks are identified and monitored
  • Administered processes related to Risk Register and other risk-related information (risk/control matrix, etc.)
  • Assessed, evaluated and made recommendations to management regarding the adequacy of security controls for information and technology systems
  • Ensured that security controls were managed and maintained, Identified policy gaps and recommended relevant policy statements and insure existing IT policies are periodically reviewed and kept current
  • Reviewed IT Business Continuity plans for completeness and accuracy.

GRC Analyst (Contractor)

AT&T
McLean, VA
01.2014 - 05.2014
  • Collaborated with business units to identify risks then promoted and embed risk management processes
  • Participated in the identification of emerging risks and provided recommendations
  • Supported implementation of initiatives to continually improve and address key gaps in the overall risk management framework
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to train, develop and guide them on risk management-related activities
  • Identified and documented lessons learned and best practices from internal and external events to foster the culture of continuous improvement
  • Participated in ad-hoc risk-related projects.

Project Coordinator

United Healthcare
McLean, VA
04.2010 - 01.2014
  • Ensured that all aspects of a project are organized and in conformance with timeline and deliverables requirement
  • Developed and maintain project performance database that tracks overall progress and achievement of milestones
  • Assigned and monitor resources effectively to boost project efficiency and maximize deliverables output
  • Report project risks and outcomes to appropriate management channels, and escalate issues according to project work plan
  • Serve as point of communication between company teams and external resources
  • Deepen partnerships with outside resources, including third-party vendors and researchers.

Project Coordinator

Georgetown University Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
03.2007 - 03.2010
  • Planning: Working with the management team to create action plans that include budgets, timeframes, and resources
  • Coordinating: Performing tasks like risk and schedule management
  • Scheduling: Scheduling and conducting project meetings, including agendas, logistics, and meeting minutes
  • Reporting: Conducting regular project status update meetings
  • Process development: Developing process workflows for assigned projects and internal process improvement initiatives
  • Monitoring: Monitoring the status of essential equipment and supplies, and ensuring timely procurement and distribution
  • Overseeing: Overseeing the transition from paper records to digital ones
  • Planning: Helping the hospital come up with a plan to lower response times in emergencies.

Education

Certificate in Information Technology Project Management -

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
Washington, D.C.
07-2016

B.S. of Science (Biology) -

Howard University
Washington, D.C.
05-2005

Skills

  • Agile methodologies
  • Scrum processes
  • Scaled Agile Framework
  • Risk Management Framework
  • Vendor management
  • Change management
  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • Resource management
  • Stakeholder management
  • GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance)
  • Waterfall methodologies
  • Lean Six Sigma methodologies
  • Jira
  • Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
  • Governance
  • Compliance
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
  • Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
  • CMMI levels 1, 2, and 3
  • BSA/AML Regulations and compliance

Certification

  • Government Public Trust - Current
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Agile Certification
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt CLSSGB
  • CISA Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT)

References

References upon request

Timeline

IT Project Manager

Navy Federal Credit Union BSA/AML
03.2024 - Current

Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager

Falkontek - Department of Health and Human Services, Cybersecurity and Privacy Division
10.2023 - 03.2024

Senior Technical Project Manager

Infotrend - SEC Examinations Division
09.2022 - 10.2023

Senior Project Manager

Citadel Solutions Group
05.2016 - 09.2022

Project Manager/Analyst

Morgan Stanley
05.2014 - 05.2016

GRC Analyst (Contractor)

AT&T
01.2014 - 05.2014

Project Coordinator

United Healthcare
04.2010 - 01.2014

Project Coordinator

Georgetown University Hospital
03.2007 - 03.2010

Certificate in Information Technology Project Management -

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

B.S. of Science (Biology) -

Howard University

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