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Isaak Geedi

Isaak Geedi

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dynamic Director oversees every facet of projects with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of information technology, project planning and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating new development, transformation plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Dedicated Industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Pilltalk Inc
01.2016 - 07.2022
  • Product Management: Build mobile applications - Cloud Solution Architecture
  • Manage Mobile Application Development
  • Effectively translate business strategies into product specifications
  • I created product roadmap, strategy initiatives and specifications for Pilltalk products
  • I managed IT engineering teams, including system architect, infrastructure, and cloud development
  • I created processes for mobile application dev, QA, and deployment i.e., AWS from build to deployment
  • I developed best practices for Cloud Architecture, micro-services Architecture i.e
  • Dev team, Q A Team and deployment team
  • I developed Pilltalk long-term mobile\UX application development team
  • Created vision for the company long term and short-term strategy
  • I delineated processes, methodology and enforced standards methods and processes for our IT department
  • I managed IT Road maps included POC's, architectural standards and code standards
  • I identified new emerging technologies that are potential value to the organization
  • I managed vendors and technical resources
  • I led Solution Architecture team, project team, BA, QA and created governance & quality assurance policies
  • I developed DevOps Practices CI\CD with Jenkins and support the integration for implementation of continuous delivery pipelines using Jenkins
  • Created Do’s and Don’ts for Jenkins Pipelines
  • Setting up security and compliance, by Creating container instances with different security settings, segregate different users, setting up and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
  • Responsible for day-to-day management decisions and implementing road map for Pilltalk products
  • This is a new startup company; therefore, I recruited top tier talent, built the best team possible, and created a culture where we successfully implemented new mobile applications.

Director

International Decision System
03.2015 - 12.2015
  • InfoLease ERP upgrades that are over 10 million and brought new clients for new Implementations
  • I managed IT architecture programs, addressed client implementation issues, budget issues, resource issues, architecture issues, and mentor architects and consultants
  • I created and maintained architectural standards and best practices across the organization while monitoring the progress of the team's projects to ensure delivery standard and created methodology focus for all artifacts for each delivered project
  • I managed a group of consultants and served as the liaison between IDS and our clients
  • To ensured objectives (i.e., All upgrades, Digital Transformation and new implementations are delivered
  • Have our BAs validated requirements and make sure our clients agreed and sign off
  • Walked through our process so our clients understood the process of upgrading, digital transformation and implementations of newly release InfoLease
  • I served as the initial point of contact for any client escalations
  • I defined processes, review our methodology with our clients and enforces standards methods and processes for InfoLease upgrades and data conversions
  • I managed and delivered approved SOWs and ensured any change in scope or schedule are justified financially
  • I worked with client program Directors to make sure that we are align with any new work, change in scope or schedule
  • Monitored implementation projects from kickoff through go-live, including a successful transition to the client’s teams
  • I collaborated client development teams and support teams for defect management, product release and delivery timelines
  • I ensured projects meet business requirements and are completed on time and within budget
  • I developed solution based J2EE, Ruby/Rails, Java Script, Oracle, MSSQL and Cloud
  • I managed global Application Delivery teams through the upgrade, digital transformation and new implementations
  • I managed demand Management, resources management and training management
  • I have built integrated solution strategy working across different technology groups including PMOs, Enterprise Applications, QA, Infrastructure services\cloud and Digital transformation teams
  • Created estimates and build resources for pricing
  • Experience in software design, development, and software package implementation, hardware solutions and product Management.

Director

Professional Consulting Services, Apex Systems Inc
09.2014 - 03.2015
  • I managed and coach Wolters Kluwer Agile team for their Digital Transformation and created roadmap for digitalization of Mortgage Applications
  • I developed Integrated AI to CS to applications and third parties i.e., ComplianceOne Mortgage, Equifax, and Vanceo Mortgage
  • This application was mainframe scheduling application, so we have rewritten and integrated CRM, Equifax, back office applications and data warehouse
  • I led and facilitated the creation of governing principles guidelines for solution architectures, integration architecture and PMO
  • I creatively balance the considerations of both centralized and business-aligned operational context to ensure success while reducing unnecessary complexities
  • I managed multiple teams, business units and digital transformation strategy
  • I Created project estimate, support to project managers to maintain existing clients and developed opportunities
  • I built excellent teams and excellent relationships between business units and development teams
  • I provided industry knowledge and facilitated evaluation of the enterprise agile transformation to the steering committee
  • I worked closely with Business and Sr
  • Technical Leadership to ensure proper business objectives and technical architecture are met
  • I developed resource management, team building and team evaluation
  • I managed the engagement (Budget, resources and client communication) I have technical experience .Net Framework, C#, ASP.Net, and MSSQL
  • I managed over 150 resources on\offshore resources
  • I interviewed and Hired Development teams on\offshore, evaluated and reviewed performance.

Technical Program Manager

Express Scripts
02.2013 - 07.2014
  • I managed Express Script and Medco Integration projects end-to-end including project plans, estimate, scoping and requirements
  • I proactively managed scorecard and report execution of deliverables
  • I ensured projects meet business requirements and are completed on time and within budget
  • I reviewed current Process and proposed improvement for Optimization.I coordinated and communicated with all areas of business and IT project impacted
  • I monitored scope, budget, risk and resources
  • I am experience, SOA experience and Agile Framework\Best Practice
  • I have excellent for coordinating a broad mix of IT staffs, onshore and offshore
  • I have balancing strategic vision for development teams, BSA, EA QA and operational teams
  • I help facilitate requirements gathering and technology alignment\review
  • I created overall implementation plans
  • I demonstrated Program\project management skills ranging from minor technology upgrades, digital transformation, new application development to major shifts in technology approach.

Delivery Lead: product and Technical Program Manager

Accenture at Amazon
07.2012 - 12.2012
  • Project: Package\Custom implementation
  • I led implementation of custom application development
  • This is a custom application development for Amazon
  • I managed Accenture application development teams, projects, score card, resources, created project plans, tracked issues, and executed end to end project plans
  • I am responsible for release management (i.e., deployment schedule) and environment management
  • I owned client communications and ensured projects meet business requirements and are completed on time and within budget
  • I sustained environment that optimized individual and team contributions, i create\add value for the client programs
  • I served as day-to-day contact for business team members and conducted weekly status, team meetings, tracked issues and risks
  • I recognized individual accomplishments, respect ideas and contributions for team members
  • I provided input and guidance to all new projects

Technical Program Manager

Accenture, PFIZER
07.2011 - 07.2012
  • Project: SAP and Custom implementation
  • Managed integration teams defined processes and enforced integration standards methods for integration development
  • Managed projects, resources, integration architecture and project delivery
  • I relentlessly meet project schedule, budget and project objectives regardless of obstacles and setbacks
  • I coordinated solution changes between different teams and communicate to the client
  • I reviewed risk mitigation and managed change requests
  • I created environment that support individual growth and a high-performing team
  • I provided consultants with a sense of direction and understanding of each other's' responsibilities and have them created project objectives
  • I recognized individual accomplishments, respected other ideas and Recognized contribution of team members.

Program Manager

Accenture at SABIC
01.2011 - 06.2011
  • Project: Global SAP Implementation
  • Managed SABIC 26 subsidiaries global Portfolio demands from three geographical locations (China, Middle east and Singapore)
  • Portfolio management lead in Middle East, Asia and Africa
  • Responsible Mega Projects, schedule projects, project coordinations of all MEA projects
  • I managed Day to day tasks, demand management and setup processes
  • I assessed all incoming projects and assigned project manager
  • I Implemented new methodology for project management across multiple programs\projects
  • I evaluated business cases, created RFP’s, estimate projects, created resources plans and allocated budget
  • I created scorecards for all projects
  • I performed Project resource impact analysis, Project prioritization, and registration of projects in PMO database
  • I managed all PMO Program/Project Master schedules and performed Portfolio risk analysis
  • I created recommendations to improve overall project performance with collaboration of Quality Management & Performance dept
  • This was to make sure that other geographical locations were not duplicating work and consequently could be deploy solutions that we purpose other locations
  • I introduced Maturity Assessment: PMO, Enterprise Architecture and Data Integration maturity assessment that determine how to improve Project Management, Development and created process for defining capabilities
  • As result of this, we created a CMMi for Development and a framework for each process capability area.

Delivery Lead

Accenture at Best Buy
09.2007 - 12.2010
  • Best Buy Portal and Enterprise Integration, I Led more than 50 applications integrations, such us Portals, SAP, Retake, Oracle, Hyperion Financial management, Contact Management System, CRM and POS
  • I defined processes and enforced integration standards methods for Agile development
  • I managed Sales Transaction Hub program and all other systems that are integrated STH (i.e., Portal, order management system, Oracle and other Data Integration projects
  • I created Solution Review Board (SRB) that reviewed Agile projects
  • Provided guidance for all integration projects and manage\delivery under budget
  • I Influenced on a broader scale and across groups and teams for integration Architecture practices
  • I built and assed integration decision tree that can be reused for other projects
  • I create project plans; Balance budget create staffing mix and project milestones when building work plans\schedules
  • I developed manageable work streams based on estimates for Integration projects
  • Ensured and communicated changes in scope or schedule
  • I Justified scope creep and make sure our clients agreed\appropriate decision makers
  • I articulated any ambiguity or potential controversial issues\risk diplomatically
  • I reviewed issue list and ensured that all related risk is addressed and resolved
  • I implemented PCI and data protection technologies that used MQ\broker, TIBCO, Informatica, PGP encryption, SAP XI and Adapters
  • I have experienced for Architecture and middleware integration (major global retailer) and coordinated e-bid procurement strategies
  • I developed a governance board to review all integration solutions
  • The governance included roles, responsibilities, standards, processes, meeting structures and templates for all projects appearing before the Solution Review Board
  • I developed sales transaction hub i.e., STH deployment processes and managed our deployment release.

Integration Architect

Accenture @ BP
11.2006 - 08.2007
  • PhsyOps
  • I led Integration Architect at BP a global solution for supply chain planning for their oil Supply and Trading business operations based on standard business processes and modern technologies
  • I designed for their messaging architecture for their supply and chain
  • This is messaging architect for SAP, Oracle, Mainframe and custom application, as lead Integration designer; i defined Integration between different systems into one custom application
  • I translated requirements into technical design, kept track of deliverables, designed data conversion between systems (ETL) and coordinate onshore\offshore development, and testing
  • This was a TIBCO platform messaging system, and other message-based architecture
  • I have over 7 yrs experience for service-oriented architecture (SOA), SAP, Mainframe, TIBCO, and Custom Application and IBM MQ messaging.

Galaxy Integration Architect

Accenture, Best Buy
02.2005 - 10.2006
  • I successfully led integration and technical design for CRM software and activities
  • I managed all the integration environment, technical design reviewed and configuration management
  • I do all the builds and ensure the optimal operation
  • I built and maintained a database environment both Dev and Q A
  • I coordinated configuration management and enterprise policy guidelines to make sure that everyone is followed
  • I improved guidelines to ensure operational readiness with other systems and identified problems
  • I initiated resolution to users and concerns associated with applications, database, server's, hardware and software
  • I identified potential service level problems before they occurred and notified appropriate parties
  • I stayed abreast of the most current release and the compatibility issues with applications, operating systems, and third-party software's
  • I test and evaluate accordingly and check production log files every morning while we are under a warranty period to make sure performance of the applications
  • Maintain up-to-date plans for disaster recovery and fail over capabilities accordingly
  • Environment: CRM, Dot Net, VB.Net, ASP.Net, C#, DHTML., J2EE, NUnit, UML, and ORACLE, Rational Robot, Mercury interactive such as Load runner and Test director.TCP/IP, SQL 7, 2000, Oracle 6, 7, 9, 8i, Solaris 2.6, 2.7, UML, MKS, Visual Interdev, Mercury Interactive
  • Proficient with VC++, VB, ASP, ATL COM, Active X, VB SCRIPT, SQL, ORACLE, SOAP, XML, XSLT, Voice XML, J2EE, JSP, JAVA SCRIPT, CSS, DHTML
  • Lead Q A team developed processes and maintained Q A team test cases
  • Updated project and review quality process, the project status through the development life cycle
  • Key Skills
  • Digital Transformation, AWS Cloud, Azure Cloud, Iaas, SaaS, PaaS, and Agile Transformation\ SAFe
  • ERP Implementations i.e
  • SAP, Oracle
  • EA, SOA, and Middle ware technologies i.e
  • IBM Broker, Devops, Tibco etc
  • J2EE spring hibernate, Apache Tomcat,
  • Communication
  • Responsible for the review and execution of all delivery programs and implementations
  • Established key KPI, SLA’s, metrics and measurements for developments, products, cloud environments and the overall IT landscape
  • I have the ability to select the most appropriate communication style, giving the circumstances
  • Strong development background and technology architecture skills (hands on), with technology industry focus, demonstrated successfully in delivering complex software-based solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Saint Mary’s University

Skills

  • Technical Program Manager
  • Sr Delivery Manager
  • Cloud architecture - AWS and Azure transformation
  • Digital transformation,
  • Project Management and Resource management On/Off shore
  • Planning, Resource planning\management ie, on\offshore Big data\DW, and ERP\custom implementation, Blockchain application development, Cloud solution Architecture and DevOps Creating\reviewing resource skills and performances
  • Well-developed leadership and strategic management skills I have strong analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills I provided industry knowledge and facilitated evaluation of new technology’s, development tools Facilitate\communicate appropriate committees and lead meetings for strategic programs

Additional Information

  • 22 Yrs of Management consulting experience. 8 Yrs of IT director experience. 6 Yrs of TPM Delivery Management 5 Yrs of PMO i.e. program\project management including Agile Coaching.6 Yrs of Enterprise Integration Manager. 4 Years of Delivery lead i.e. On\Offshore. 10 Yrs Mentoring and coaching consulting resources and conducting employee performance management. Digital Transformation, AWS Cloud, Azure Cloud, Iaas, SaaS, PaaS, and Agile Transformation\ SAFe. ERP Implementations i.e. SAP, Oracle. EA, SOA, and Middle ware technologies i.e. IBM Broker, Tibco etc. J2EE spring hibernate, Apache Tomcat. Estimating large projects and interviewing candidates. Managing large projects, planning, monitoring and delivering projects Retail, i.e. Best Buy and Target, Banking and Financial Services industry. Mortgage industry, Leasing industry, Energy, Telecommunication\Mobile. Pharm, Healthcare, Express Script. 6 Yrs managing technical teams’ development, BSA, QA, and PMO. IT strategic plans and Roadmap creation. 3Years of management, security, risk assessment. .Net Platform, DevOps Practices included CI\CD, EA best practices data mining, software development management, security risk assessment. Marketing campaign Architected multi-channel digital campaign management in retail. Online Marketing, Track record of success with application modernization and rationalization. Mobile application i.e. IOS and Android development

Timeline

Pilltalk Inc
01.2016 - 07.2022

Director

International Decision System
03.2015 - 12.2015

Director

Professional Consulting Services, Apex Systems Inc
09.2014 - 03.2015

Technical Program Manager

Express Scripts
02.2013 - 07.2014

Delivery Lead: product and Technical Program Manager

Accenture at Amazon
07.2012 - 12.2012

Technical Program Manager

Accenture, PFIZER
07.2011 - 07.2012

Program Manager

Accenture at SABIC
01.2011 - 06.2011

Delivery Lead

Accenture at Best Buy
09.2007 - 12.2010

Integration Architect

Accenture @ BP
11.2006 - 08.2007

Galaxy Integration Architect

Accenture, Best Buy
02.2005 - 10.2006

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Saint Mary’s University

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