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Deetu Barakam

Deetu Barakam

Sterling,VA

Summary

Consultant with a proven background at analytical & critical thinking, technical, communication and customer service skills. Expertise in identifying business problems, initiating change and implementing new processes.

CURRENTLY HOLDS TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Consultant

Deloitte
Arlington, VA
08.2020 - Current

Federal Bureau of Investigation - PMO

  • Compile Status Update Scorecards for multiple Network Program Management Office (NPMO) Initiatives
  • Coordinate the day-to-day of the NPMO projects across the board and report status to the Program Manager.
  • Assist NPMO Program Manager with assembling and coordinating project team members, assigning individual responsibilities, and tracking progress, strategic alignment and prioritization of enterprise proposals and initiatives for the modernization and consolidation of all FBI networks
  • Assisting NPMO staff with preparing requests for proposals and conducting all necessary meetings to facilitate selection of project services and products
  • Assist NPMO stakeholders with developing project plans, goals, budgets, and track all phases of the project to ensure on-time completion and ensure Status Update Scorecards contain current and accurate information. Additionally, identify, document, and prioritize technical and functional requirements
  • Develop and format well-articulated and structured professional materials for presentation to FBI Senior Executive staff and leadership
  • Assist NPMO with developing big-picture business goals and long-term forecasting with day-to-day oversight of cash flow, revenue, and expenditures to make well-informed decisions about emerging opportunities and areas for improvement.
  • Create a detailed business analysis for NPMO proposals, outlining problems, opportunities, and solutions.

Health and Human Services - PMO

  • Supported Project Management on the PMO team for the G-Invoicing implementation of the HHS Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) at HHS and Operating Divisions leading cross-technical and cross-functional teams.
  • Responsible for Project Management tasks such as managing the RAID Log, developing and managing the Project Plan, and developing recurring client deliverables.
  • Worked closely with cross-technical and cross-functional teams to collect schedule inputs and track project progress.
  • Communicated the project’s status throughout the project lifecycle to all team members and leadership.
  • Coordinated and lead both client and internal status meetings.
  • Assisting in the HHS re-compete proposal efforts

Department of Navy - ERP Requirements Management

  • Developed strategic communications and presentations for executive-level briefings
  • Supported the functional management framework in identifying, reviewing, and approving new Navy ERP Tier 3 functional requirements
  • Led design, implementation, and sustainment operations of requirements management tool JIRA to manage new Navy ERP Requirements
  • Extensive knowledge on NAVY Financial Management and Governance practices
  • Identify opportunities for efficiencies in work process and innovate approaches to completing scope of work.
  • Conduct relevant research, data analysis, and create reports.
  • Maintain responsibility for completion and accuracy of work products.
  • Assist in proposal development, as requested.

Business Systems Analyst

CACI
Chantilly, VA
04.2019 - 08.2020

Secretary of Air Force – FMB/FMCC

  • Continuously analyzed business and user needs, document requirements, and identify solutions to new and emerging business processes
  • Worked with clients to gather system requirements and produce detailed requirement and functional specification documents to solve complex problems within our financial applications
  • Performed requirements gathering and analysis, designs, tests, and troubleshoots existing functionality and enhancements in .NET web applications
  • Trained end-users and provide on-site support
  • Worked closely with the development team to ensure requirements are fully understood, collaborated on application designs, and provided assistance with overcoming obstacles faced during development
  • Conducted system testing at the development site and at the client site to validate requirements

Associate Analyst

NextGen Federal Systems
Morgantown, WV
08.2018 - 04.2019

West Virginia National Guard

  • Assisted in the development, design, and implementation of new business initiatives
  • Assisted with day to day security related tasks and marketing/business development initiatives
  • Worked on virtual reality/augmented reality training protocol for the West Virginia National Guard
  • Assisted in finding and modifying appropriate 3D models for virtual reality project
  • Scene creation and implementation for virtual reality project within the Unity software
  • Requirements gathering for virtual reality project. Used Jira and Confluence for tracking.

Client Success Manager

Hatchify
Richmond, VA
09.2016 - 01.2018
  • Developed pricing strategies while balancing firm objectives with customer satisfaction maximization
  • Applied sales forecasting techniques and strategic planning to verify sales and profitability of products, lines, and services
  • Analyzed business developments and monitored market trends
  • Uses marketing automation, email marketing, and software including InfusionSoft, Oracle, and related programs.

Intern

CES Consulting LLC
Sterling, VA
03.2013 - 08.2015
  • Reviewed, planned and implemented Office of Management and Budget policy guidance for agency
  • Documented flowchart processes in the areas of general accounting, account receivable, accounts payable and financial reports preparation.

Education

B.S - Interdisciplinary Studies Business/Healthcare

Virginia Commonwealth University

Skills

  • PMO Experience
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sharepoint
  • DI2E/Confluence
  • Jira/TFS
  • Knowledge of SDLC, Agile (SCRUM) and Waterfall development methodologies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Timeline

Senior Consultant

Deloitte
08.2020 - Current

Business Systems Analyst

CACI
04.2019 - 08.2020

Associate Analyst

NextGen Federal Systems
08.2018 - 04.2019

Client Success Manager

Hatchify
09.2016 - 01.2018

Intern

CES Consulting LLC
03.2013 - 08.2015

B.S - Interdisciplinary Studies Business/Healthcare

Virginia Commonwealth University
Deetu Barakam