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Kandi Wingate
Project Manager
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Dynamic Project and Program leader with vast experience and strong educational qualifications. Driven to surpass organizational expectations and deliver impeccable results, both independently and in teams. Organized and always prepared, soundly executing projects and programs even under pressure in deadline-driven settings. Able to coordinate multiple efforts concurrently by efficiently multitasking and prioritizing to deliver projects according to scheduling and budgetary parameters. Expert in leading top-tier teams at all phases of a project’s lifecycle, forging collaborative relationships along the way. Subject-matter-expert (SME) in project methodologies on a project and programmatic level. Maintain focus on adherence to efficiency best practices at all times. Skillfully adapt technological practices to meet evolving organizational needs. Serve as a trusted mentor to other Project Managers, Project coordinators and Business Analysts. Seeking a role as a Senior Project Manager or Sr. Program Manager in a data center setting that allows for ongoing career growth.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
1
Language
Work History
HCL Technologies
Senior Project Manager
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Planning and developing the project idea
- Establishing a deadline and monitor the progress of the project
- Identify and resolve issues
- Ensure satisfaction with Stakeholders
- Performance evaluation of the project
Synovus Financial Services
Senior Infrastructure Project Manager
06.2016 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Currently implementing a SaaS end-to-end solution for Synovus’ Corporate Enterprise Travel & Entertainment platform
- Previously seamlessly led the replacement of the full infrastructure for the current Storage Manager platform using a newer, sturdier and scalable platform for backup and recovery
- Always striving to meet changing business needs and compiling enhanced custom reporting for proper tracking and audits
- Mergers and acquisitions deployment. Oversaw the integration of cloud-based applications for a newly-acquired financial services company which was deployed via Salesforce.com to integrate current technology stack into existing Synovus technologies
- Led the decommissioning of server suite, packing and shipping the equipment, as well as installing a new server suite in two data centers for redundancy and disaster recovery
- Guided implementation and configuration of physical server, VMware Image, Oracle and MS SQL backups
- Carefully assess daily work, noting resource needs, leading quality reviews and escalating issues to ensure timely resolution
Fiserv
Senior Project Manager
07.2015 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Oversaw project management including lifecycles by coordinating numerous efforts from concept to launch; completed endeavors including data migrations, proxy traffic moves, and data center infrastructure deployments
Cisco Systems
Senior Project Manager
01.2011 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Directed all aspects of the project lifecycle, e.g. business development, needs assessment and design through to execution and delivery; organized teams ranging from 7-50 members and budget of $500K-$5M and up
- Defined project scope including deliverables and targeted outcomes; also outlined dependencies do deliverables stayed on target and within budgetary parameters
- Outlined project obstacles and the distinct approaches used to overcome each with grace and timeliness
- Liaised with Software Development, Engineering, Quality Assurance and Operations Teams consistently to convey important oral and written project status updates and reports
- Led teams by example, sustaining a work environment marked by positive morale, integrity and creativity
- Engaged actively in important project meetings and conference calls
AT&T Wireless Mobility
Senior Program Manager
01.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Afforded AT&T the capability to support expanded networking and applications for millions of mobile network users across the U.S., part of Cisco’s go-to-market strategy
- Supervised and guided six to 10 projects ranging from $100K to multimillion-dollar value at a time in a matrix/cross-functional setting, along with all related Project Managers and Engineers
- Led teams of three to 50 including Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Engineering Teams in the U.S. and India
- Partnered with vendors and SMEs to assess requirements and investment to design, develop, test, migrate and introduce new 3G, 4G and LTE network features using proprietary Cisco Unifying Computing Solutions (UCS) technology at Cisco Labs, AT&T Labs and across the AT&T network
- Guaranteed the success of each project in a dual capacity as network launch liaison and technical integrator for exclusive hardware and software efforts, supporting project management teams by motivating members to follow Statement of Work (SOW) requirements
- Noted sustainment and service gaps to develop corresponding solutions
- Held Lab Production Sync-Up meetings, demonstrating proofs of concept, as well as quantifying project progress and value-added services
- Ensured teams met milestones and adhered to plans, making presentations to members of the senior management team
- Aligned technology with client needs and values as Cisco’s foremost customer-facing post-sale point of contact
- Boosted network speed and reliability by 10-20%; also improved redundancy within backup capabilities, garnering over 99% uptime and slashing levels of device downtime for millions of clients through managing network upgrade projects
- Aimed to accommodate new features and functionality on electronic devices by leading field lab infrastructure management, administration and oversight efforts
- Reinforced the efforts of the Field Sales Team to bolster revenue, overseeing 100+ large-scale projects to enhance network policy rules by developing detailed plans, hosting kickoffs and leading additional meetings with key stakeholders
- Inspired team members to excel using engaging training and mentoring for new and junior staff
- Offered consultation to all employees, ensuring members always complete contingency planning and share lessons learned
- Developed and deployed a $1M AT&T Core Network Enterprise backbone software upgrade by assuming control of the project midway through deployment, motivating team members to achieve successful implementation
Education
Keller Graduate School of ManagementAtlanta, GA
Master of Business Administration from Project Management
Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX
Bachelor of Science from Business-Industrial Technology
Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Microsoft Project
Unified Computing System (UCS)
Client Management
Client Relationships
Document Management
Project Management
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Project & Program Management
- Vendor Management
- Project Planning, Structuring, & Organization
- Schedule, Scope, Time, & Budget Management
- Risk Assessment & Impact Analysis
- Status Reports / Demos / Presentations
- Requirements Gathering & Analysis
Interests
Ski
Biking
Walking
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
HCL Technologies
05.2023 - Current
Senior Infrastructure Project Manager
Synovus Financial Services
06.2016 - 02.2023
Senior Project Manager
Fiserv
07.2015 - 12.2015
Senior Project Manager
Cisco Systems
01.2011 - 01.2015
Senior Program Manager
AT&T Wireless Mobility
01.2010 - 01.2011
Keller Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration from Project Management
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science from Business-Industrial Technology