HECTOR GREY
Technical manager
Laurel,MD
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with expertise in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication, dedicated to achieving outstanding results. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely completion and strict adherence to quality standards. A meticulous approach to task organization and maintenance of order significantly contributes to overall project success. Eager to leverage a strong work ethic, extensive project management knowledge, and exceptional coordination skills in a challenging Project Manager role.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager|Senior Consultant|SME
Vintage Integrated Solutions (VIS) via CGI Federal/Northrop Grumman
09.2020 - 01.2026
- Client: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Passenger System Program Directorate
- Cloud Transformation: Led the comprehensive migration of 20+ legacy applications to AWS Cloud East and Konvoy; designed landing zones, implemented security controls, and developed CI/CD pipelines, achieving zero critical defects at cutover.
- Strategic Cutover: Executed phased cutover strategies within 6 months, minimizing downtime for national border security systems through stringent SLAs and continuous monitoring.
- Large-Scale Data Migration: Directed the migration of 150 TB+ production data from Oracle to PostgreSQL over 6 months with 100% accuracy, ensured by a rigorous reconciliation program.
- Financial & Schedule Control: Delivered all migrations on time and within budget by applying precise tracking and reporting processes.
- Release Management: Established a robust release management process within 6 months, achieving full compliance with change control protocols for high-quality deployments.
- Team Leadership: Coordinated cross-functional teams to eliminate backlogs and meet key milestones on schedule through a structured reporting framework.
- SDLC Excellence: Managed multiple concurrent projects following strict SDLC principles, ensuring 100% on-time delivery and full stakeholder satisfaction.
- Modernization: Directed legacy application modernization to REACT JS, enhancing system responsiveness by 99% while maintaining complete protocol compliance.
- Project Delivery: Led teams to complete 15+ high-impact projects, increasing client satisfaction by 25% and reducing cycle times by 30% through Agile methodologies.
- Strategic Consulting: Advised government clients on initiatives that boosted contract renewals by 20% and improved operational efficiency by 18% through data-driven insights.
Project Manager/Senior Consultant/SME
VIS via CGI Federal/Northrop Grumman
12.2014 - 09.2020
- Client: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Passenger System Program Directorate
- Agile Transformation: Facilitated Agile adoption within 6 months, increasing team velocity by 85% through effective sprint planning and comprehensive retrospectives.
- Resource Optimization: Streamlined allocation and reporting frameworks to guarantee 100% on-time delivery of mission-critical solutions within budget constraints.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Managed full-lifecycle communications, securing 100% stakeholder satisfaction by ensuring transparency and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Technical Leadership: Led cross-functional teams in delivering complex solutions with 100% adherence to change control protocols.
Sr. Solution Architect
Sphereforce/Health Plan Services
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Client: Health Plan Services
- Systems Optimization: Led PL/SQL development for claims adjudication, optimizing queries to efficiently process over 2M daily transactions with 99% accuracy.
- Integration & Latency: Eliminated critical IBM MQ bottlenecks, reducing latency by 40% for HIPAA-compliant data exchange among 500+ healthcare providers.
- SLA Compliance: Managed cross-system troubleshooting through PL/SQL and MQ analysis, ensuring 98% SLA compliance for 24/7 mission-critical operations.
- Solution Architecture & Design: Architected scalable cloud solutions that reduced deployment time by 30% for defense sector clients. Led integration of secure data exchange protocols, enhancing interoperability across four major platforms.
- Project Leadership & Delivery: Directed cross-functional teams of 10+ engineers to deliver five complex programs on time and under budget. Streamlined solution deployment processes, cutting operational costs by 25% while ensuring compliance with DoD standards.
Team Lead (DBMS/Middleware Services)
K.E.M.N. Enterprises (Subcontractor to Lockheed Martin)
01.2005 - 06.2013
- ACE Modernization: Led technical strategy and system integration across all ports, achieving a 30% reduction in operational delays within 12 months, delivered on time and within budget.
- Infrastructure Management: Managed full-stack middleware (SAP, WebSphere MQ, WAS) on AIX and Windows platforms, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and alignment with project objectives.
- High Availability & DR: Configured Veritas failover and utilized monitoring tools (Tivoli, Topas) to maintain system health and guarantee robust disaster recovery capabilities.
- Process Optimization: Accelerated technical deployments by streamlining processes and enforcing strict change control and compliance protocols, achieving results within 6 months.
- Team Leadership & Development: Directed a team of 10 DBMS and middleware specialists, improving incident response times by 35%. Mentored junior engineers, increasing team certification rates by 50% within one year.
- System Optimization & Performance: Implemented database tuning strategies that boosted system throughput by 25% and reduced latency by 20%. Spearheaded middleware upgrades across 15+ mission-critical applications, achieving 99.9% uptime compliance.
IBM Project Manager / Infrastructure Lead - Full-time
IBM Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2005
Education
Bachelors - Computer Information Systems
Baruch College
06.1989
Skills
Experience with Agile frameworks
AWS cloud deployment experience
Change management processes
Continuous integration and delivery management
Database management systems
Data transfer methodologies
Web interface development
Organizational governance frameworks
Reliable availability solutions
Infrastructure deployment zones
Proficient in mainframe technologies
Experienced in messaging system integration
Project management tracking
Strategic project planning
Project planning and development
Project execution management
Time management
Risk mitigation strategies
Proficient in agile methodologies
Effective stakeholder communication
Collaborative project engagement
Data-driven business analysis
Operational improvements
Conflict resolution
End-to-end software development
Document management
Root-cause analysis
Compliance assessment and evaluation
Team leadership
Requirements gathering expertise
Certification
Scrum Master Certified
Timeline
Project Manager|Senior Consultant|SME
Vintage Integrated Solutions (VIS) via CGI Federal/Northrop Grumman
09.2020 - 01.2026
Project Manager/Senior Consultant/SME
VIS via CGI Federal/Northrop Grumman
12.2014 - 09.2020
Sr. Solution Architect
Sphereforce/Health Plan Services
06.2013 - 12.2014
Team Lead (DBMS/Middleware Services)
K.E.M.N. Enterprises (Subcontractor to Lockheed Martin)
01.2005 - 06.2013
IBM Project Manager / Infrastructure Lead - Full-time
IBM Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2005
Bachelors - Computer Information Systems
Baruch College
Clearances
DHS - Active Public Trust