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Mandy Dougherty

Elsah,United States

Summary

Highly experienced IT professional with over 30 years of expertise in Computer Operations, Systems Analysis, Systems Programming, Business Analysis, and Project Management. Proficient in ITIL/ITSM and Service Now/Cherwell. Skilled at resolving complex issues and ensuring the smooth functioning of business operations. ITIL V3 Foundation and ScrumMaster Certified. Seeking new challenges to utilize strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Able to work independently and quickly acquire new skills.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dev Ops Engineer

Charter Communications
, United States
10.2020 - Current
  • Problem Manager in ITSM team collaborating with Developers, Network, and SRE for root cause analysis and resolution tracking. Also gather details for Lessons Learned as a result of Billing Releases and backup Change Managment team.
  • Coordinated with other teams for successful rollouts of new features or bug fixes.
  • Resolved complex technical problems through root cause analysis techniques.
  • Ensured proper backup strategies are implemented across environments.
  • Open Jira tickets and create reports using Common Office Tools including Chalk, Word, and Visio.
  • Worked closely with systems analysts, engineers and programmers to understand limitations, develop capabilities and resolve software problems.
  • Recommended improvements to facilitate team and project workflow.

Project Coordinator

Kforce Inc
Greater St. Louis Area
11.2019 - 10.2020

Utilized ServiceNow to enter demands for enhancements, projects alongside Jira and Confluence

  • Analyzed data related to projects in order to identify areas for improvement or optimization opportunities.
  • Performed regular reviews of project documentation and communicated results with relevant personnel.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members by providing creative solutions that addressed all parties' needs.
  • Assessed customer feedback in order to continuously improve service delivery processes or procedures.

Project Manager

FedEx Freight
Harrison, AR
04.2006 - 10.2020
  • ·Provide Project Manager Support for various projects in company both IT and Business.
  • ·Prepare reports, provide weekly status using COE tools such Word/Visio/Excel/Version One etc
  • ·Assists with collection of information used to develop project scope, schedule and budget
  • ·Attend meetings in support of projects at various FedEx locations and across business teams.
  • ·Attend education to continue to grow in the PM role.
  • ·Provide Infrastructure information and work within IT to bring projects to a successful closure.
  • ·Use of various methodologies (waterfall, Agile etc) to ensure proper and successful implementation of project.

Sr. IT Analyst

BJC HealthCare
Greater St. Louis Area
04.2017 - 11.2019

Intake requests to create new services using Service Now from customers. Design, Create, Test, Review and Rollout updates as requested. Backup the Change Management team as needed. Coordinate ITSM efforts with other team members and groups.

  • Created technical documentation for IT systems and procedures.
  • Resolved escalated customer service requests related to IT operations.
  • Trained users on proper usage of new technologies or applications deployed in the organization.
  • Performed root cause analysis when incidents occur in order to determine corrective actions.
  • Support ITSM Processes including Problem Management, Change Management and Design Management.

Sr. Technical Analyst

BJC HealthCare
Greater St. Louis Area
01.2016 - 11.2019

Support ITSM processes using ServiceNow, such as Change and Service Catalog.

Work with the Development team and Support Center to perform configuration within ServiceNow, adding new members, groups, etc., along with testing new Versions of ServiceNow (current level New York).

·Provide Support for Change Management and Service Catalog Design ·Elicit requirements for Service Catalog, detail them using flowcharts etc. Leading to completion of requests.

Provide change management reports for CAB meetings and maintenance windows using ServiceNow and SQL.

Closely work with members of my team and cross-functional teams to ensure customers are provided with the most accurate information.

Troubleshoot issues with changes in the system and provide support. Builds and maintains a strong working knowledge of the business areas and builds strategic relationships.

Work with the Change Manager to develop and document IT Service Management policies, processes, and procedures based on ITIL best practices.

Increase speed and improve quality for IT Service Management support efforts through process development and execution.

ITIL process management - analyze and design service management processes, research and present best practices, and drive for continuous improvements.

··Configures customizes the service management system, including workflow creation and documentation

Project Manager/Business Analyst w/BJC

Jacobson Staffing, Inc.
Greater St. Louis Area
12.2016 - 04.2017

·Builds and maintains a strong working knowledge of the business areas and builds strategic relationships. ·

·Increase speed and improve quality for IT Service Management support efforts through processes development and execution.

·ITIL process management - analyze and design service management processes, research and present best practices, and drive for continuous improvements.

Business Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corporation
02.2016 - 09.2016
  • ·Assist with Business Case development of projects ·
  • Planning and monitoring of business needs using various methodologies including Agile.
  • ·Elicite requirements, organization and reporting
  • Requirements analysis, recommendations, and project assistance to both IT and Business staff. Attend Business and IT meetings and participate in discussions to achieve successful goals. Documentation of project and working closely with PM to ensure all team members are involved and engage.

Technical Analyst - Compliance

FedEx Freight
Harrison, AR
11.2007 - 04.2012
  • management reports using Crystal Reports
  • Ensure compliance of SOX control points and monitor changes regularly.
  • Assist Computer Operations in answering questions and implementing changes.
  • Provide Peregrine education to IT groups, including development, when needed.
  • Assist with various IT-related special projects. Provide rotating on-call support and participation during Crisis Calls.
  • Active member of QAT team as implementation team for ISP.

Data Center Supervisor

FedEx Freight
Harrison, AR
04.2006 - 11.2007

·Responsible for 24/7 operation of the Data Center Operations ·Ensure appropriate staffing and education for Computer Operations staff

·Provide technical assistance/education to staff when appropriate ·Escalation of issues to management

·Ensure data center documentation is appropriate and accurate ·Maintain high availability of production applications & systems ·Disaster Recovery preparations & documentation

·Ensure Data Center Facilities are maintained for high availability

Sr. Technical Analyst - Systems Programmer

Anheuser-Busch
01.1996 - 01.2006
  • Support TCP/IP and MVS connectivity on the z/OS mainframe platform, along with installation and support of WebSphere Application Server and Developer Client.
  • Sr. MIS Technical Analyst: Responsible for the implementation, configuration, administration, and technical support for IBM WebSphere on Z Series platform.
  • Provide assistance with deployment of applications to WebSphere using IBM WebSphere tools and products, such as WebSphere Studio Enterprise Developer and WebSphere Studio Application Developer, based on Eclipse Technology.
  • Provide technical support for TCP/IP and SNA Communications, along with VPS.
  • Use Powershell to assist with configuration as well as Unix Systems Services.
  • Provide z/OS technical support to customers and engage with other technical teams and vendors on projects. Provide and support the z/OS mainframe infrastructure.
  • Use SMPE to install various z/OS packages such as WebSphere, TCP/IP etc. on the Z/OS mainframe system parallel sysplex and provide 24 hour support. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues to prompt resolution in a professional manner. Assist with coordination and implementation of Disaster Recovery testing and post mortem.
  • ·Assist with coordination and implementation of Disaster Recovery testing and post mortum

Systems Analyst

Mastercard International
02.1987 - 08.1996
  • Lead Operator - Computer Operations, Senior Computer Operator, Computer Operator.
  • ·Provided 24 hour technical support of MasterCom PC system software/hardware both internally and at various bank locations. Provided disaster recovery support of operations at backup data center location.
  • Trained data center staff on various responsibilities and provided daily technical support for mainframe systems.

Co-op Student Data Center

Monsanto
06.1984 - 02.1986
  • Worked in the print room, mounted tapes, printed forms on laser printers, distributed reports etc
  • ·Provided support of mainframe tape library and technical assistance. ·Provided distribution of mainframe reports. ·Operated large laser printers, bursters, decollators and tape drives.

Education

Associate of Science (A.S.) - Data Processing

St. Louis Community College
01.1986

Bachelor's Degree - Information Technology

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Technology Change Management
  • ITIL
  • Task Prioritization
  • Configuration Management
  • Project Planning
  • Effective Communication
  • System Administration
  • Developer collaboration
  • Windows Operating System
  • Incident Management
  • Problem Management
  • System Analysis
  • Systems Programmer
  • ITIL V3 Certification

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master
  • ITIL

Languages

  • English, Native or Bilingual
  • Spanish, Limited Working

Accomplishments

  • 30 plus years working in Information Technology from a College Co-Op Student to my current role in the ITSM Support Team.

Affiliations

  • Member of Jira/Chalk User Group

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Dev Ops Engineer

Charter Communications
10.2020 - Current

Project Coordinator

Kforce Inc
11.2019 - 10.2020

Sr. IT Analyst

BJC HealthCare
04.2017 - 11.2019

Project Manager/Business Analyst w/BJC

Jacobson Staffing, Inc.
12.2016 - 04.2017

Business Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corporation
02.2016 - 09.2016

Sr. Technical Analyst

BJC HealthCare
01.2016 - 11.2019

Technical Analyst - Compliance

FedEx Freight
11.2007 - 04.2012

Project Manager

FedEx Freight
04.2006 - 10.2020

Data Center Supervisor

FedEx Freight
04.2006 - 11.2007

Sr. Technical Analyst - Systems Programmer

Anheuser-Busch
01.1996 - 01.2006

Systems Analyst

Mastercard International
02.1987 - 08.1996

Co-op Student Data Center

Monsanto
06.1984 - 02.1986

Associate of Science (A.S.) - Data Processing

St. Louis Community College

Bachelor's Degree - Information Technology

Maryville University of Saint Louis
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