Lantz Cox
Millstone Township,USA
Summary
Experienced in Agile methodologies, particularly the Scrum framework. Utilize effective communication and leadership skills to guide teams to successful project delivery. Proven track record of fostering a collaborative and productive team environment, ensuring efficient achievement of project goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Duke Energy SCRUM MASTER
Cognizant
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
OPEX MES Project Manager
NNIT
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed activities of OPEX team of 12 Syncade Recipe Authors in a fast paced GMP manufacturing environment. Analyzed and prioritized requests from the Moderna business teams for changes to EBRs, SOPs, CAPAs, Tech Transfer documents, Incidents, Deviations, Quality Events.
- Implemented SCRUM for the OPEX team based on Moderna’s Project Management Framework requirements.
- Managed the OPEX team through the Covid Vaccine batch runs, The Flu vaccine batch runs, the RSV vaccine batch runs, and the Cancer vaccine batch runs
IT Project Manager
Biogen
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Driving project to enhance Cyber Security for Biogen by Upgrading Active Directory in all 11 Biogen sites by replacing 2012 and 2016 Domain Controllers with 2019 Domain Controllers. The 2019 Domain Controllers include improved “Ransomware Protection” as a native capability.
- Managing project to Implement Privileged Access Management (PAM) across 2500 applications used at Biogen in order to “Reduce Attack Surface” and thereby reduce risk of security compromises.
IT Project Manager
Thermo Fisher
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Managing multiple “Ramp-Up” Initiatives at Thermo Fisher, to prepare their legacy manufacturing environment to operate in the Thermo Fisher “Manufacturing Enterprise Reference Architecture”.
- Leading the implementation of new, hyper-converged VxRail systems that will host the Core MERA Services systems such as Domain Controllers, Data Base Servers, File Servers and data back up.
- Leading individual systems upgrade projects for Sterile Packaging Line, Advanco packaging lines and enterprise serialization repositories, PDS Suite3
IT Project Manager
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinate planning and execution of small to medium sized project(s) in their Business Unit’s DC group/functional portfolio to deliver on intended outcomes while collaborating on evolving ideas and discovery of new requirements to maximize return on investments.
- Reconcile of invoices against work completed
Project Manager – Data Center Projects
Merck
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Provide overall Program and Project Management to the Data Center Modernization Project and support server migrations for modernization at Regional Data Centers and Local Computer Rooms for all business units.
- Managed replacement of Hewlett Packard Data Center in-a-Rack Solution with new HP Hyper-converged Infrastructure at Merck Regional Data Centers and local computer rooms at Merck Remote Offices
Project Manager – Data Center Projects
BANK OF AMERICA
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Managing Implementation, configuration, and decommissioning of network equipment in the Bank of America Data Centers
- Review and confirm scope of projects with Bank of America to determine costs of Cisco engineers work per project
Plant Security Project Manager
Mondelez International
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed a Global Enterprise program to identify gaps in their existing security program and address them aggressively.
- Directing the upgrading and reconfiguration of data center infrastructure at each of 114 manufacturing plants globally to meet updated internal standard that will support a suite of Cyber Security tools and devices that are being rolled out to secure the sites.
- Deploying Symantec Secure End Point Manager VM cluster in company’s Azure Cloud to retrieve virus definition updates and security client patches to endpoint servers at all manufacturing sites globally.
Infrastructure & Operations Project Manager
Cobham Advanced Electronics
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Managed migration of existing company Data Center Colo in San Diego to new Colo in Las Vegas to improve Data Center security, availability, and capacity.
- Established strategic Data Center systems and services Failover Procedures to enable seamless failover from San Diego to existing data center in PA and then to Las Vegas Data Center
Technical Project Manager – Data Center Migration
BANK OF AMERICA
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Migrated Data Center from Kansas City, MO to PA and VA Data Centers utilizing VM Ware and Data Center Infrastructure knowledge.
- Championed migration of 300 virtual servers leveraging native VMWare technology, in coordination with BOA application owners, application support teams, DBAs, Network team and Windows and Linux SAs .
- Improved migration practices with process review and gap identification resulting in reduced application downtime and errors on first migration attempt, less rework, and boosted accuracy of post-migration Systems of Record.
- Gained significant cost savings by migrating virtual machines (VM) from Kansas City allowing sale of Data Center property.
IT Project Manager/Program Manager
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Lead the Project Management Services, Global Manufacturing and Supply “GMS” Tower, dedicated to bringing GMS specific knowledge and experience to enhance BMS project management capabilities. Program manager for Bristol Myers Squibb’s Paperless Plant Initiative, a Key Global Program to Implement a standardized automated manufacturing operations infrastructure model MES in all BMS biologics and small molecule manufacturing facilities based on Emerson’s Syncade and DeltaV to enable “FDA compliance by exception.”
- Managed the architecting and deployment of Emerson compliant Antivirus solution for all BMS manufacturing sites.
- Led Compliance “SWAT Team” remediating FDA compliance issues at existing Paperless Plant Sites
Senior Project Manager
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
10.2009 - 06.2010
- Managed ongoing effort to implement comprehensive quality of service (QoS) infrastructure across Global Tier I sites supporting Global IP Telephony migration and Video Conferencing. Coordinated power remediation at all target IPT and LAN remediation sites in North America.
- Reviewed and compared network equipment power requirements from LAN Remediation Design Documents with latest physical power assessments to determine power receptacles and circuits requiring remediation to support VOIP.
- Coordinated power remediation activities with site, electrical contractor, and Verizon Business (VzB); including all required Change Controls and status reporting
Senior Infrastructure Project Manager
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
08.2007 - 10.2009
- Led 19-member team of Network Engineers, Windows Platform Engineers, SAN Engineers, Service Desk Specialists, and Vendor Application Specialists to successfully complete Global Top-Ten Project, building Devens, MA Biologics Manufacturing site from scratch. Implemented LAN/WAN connection and related hardware, software, and peripherals spanning multiple facilities.
- Implemented construction management infrastructure to build first biologics manufacturing facility in Devens MA.
- Ensured quick isolation of pharmaceutical manufacturing environments from enterprise and external networks and continual operation during cyber-attack and other disabling events by implementing Manufacturing Systems Architecture.
Technology Solutions Project Manager
EMC MICROSOFT PRACTICE
09.2006 - 08.2007
- Guided enterprise-wide projects for EMC clients, overseeing cross-functional teams of up to 23 members for leading provider of information management technologies and solutions.
- Consolidated 4,000 servers for three Pfizer Data Centers utilizing VMWare realizing facility cost savings.
- Directed IT infrastructure implementation for four new subsidiaries of Montpelier Reinsurance sites spanning diverse U.S. and internationally-based locations.
Education
No Degree - Music
St Mary's College of Maryland
St Mary's City, MD01-1977
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance in a Validated Manufacturing Environment
- Agile project management
- JIRA project management
- GxP regulatory knowledge
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Certified Netware Engineer (CNE)
- Contracting Officer Training (COTR)
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- PMI Information Systems Specific Interest Group
Timeline
Duke Energy SCRUM MASTER
Cognizant
08.2023 - 11.2024
OPEX MES Project Manager
NNIT
12.2021 - 04.2023
IT Project Manager
Biogen
06.2021 - 08.2021
IT Project Manager
Thermo Fisher
01.2021 - 05.2021
IT Project Manager
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
06.2020 - 12.2020
Project Manager – Data Center Projects
Merck
03.2020 - 06.2020
Project Manager – Data Center Projects
BANK OF AMERICA
07.2019 - 03.2020
Plant Security Project Manager
Mondelez International
11.2018 - 06.2019
Infrastructure & Operations Project Manager
Cobham Advanced Electronics
07.2018 - 11.2018
Technical Project Manager – Data Center Migration
BANK OF AMERICA
03.2017 - 07.2018
IT Project Manager/Program Manager
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
06.2016 - 02.2017
Senior Project Manager
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
10.2009 - 06.2010
Senior Infrastructure Project Manager
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
08.2007 - 10.2009
Technology Solutions Project Manager
EMC MICROSOFT PRACTICE
09.2006 - 08.2007
No Degree - Music
St Mary's College of Maryland
Training
- Project Management Professional Exam Prep
- The Complete Agile Project Manager
- Cisco CCNA Training
- Portfolio Management Bristol-Myers Squibb Project Management Framework (PMF)
- SDLC Compliance for Federal Government Agencies Applying ITIL Principals and Methodology
- (Capability Maturity Model Integration) CMMI in Federal Workplace
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