Hi, I’m
Mathew Demastus
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager offering 7 years of experience in the commercial software and defense industries. Successful when leading high-performing teams to sustain product vision, roadmap, and strategic goals. Exceptional technical expertise, leadership and talent for driving on-target results that uphold the standards of quality.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Street Group, Inc.
Technical Project Manager
02.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects across a spectrum of software related initiatives, from client implementations to new product development.
- Created and communicated statements of works, project management plans, and project schedules to clients, key stakeholders, and project contributors.
- Implemented a hybrid methodology to navigate client software implementations that utilized agile software development for internal development teams and waterfall for client facing initiatives.
- Managed project teams across three product ecosystems realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Collaborated with business users, technical teams, database administrators and testing teams during kickoff meetings, joint application designing, and planning sessions to validate requirements.
- Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
- Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
- Managed PMO contributions to new business and RFP response activities.
- Served as Process Lead for the PMO, responsible for identifying shortfalls in the PMO's performance, identifying training opportunities for subordinates, and evaluating the standards, requirements, and processes implemented.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
Alabama Army National Guard
Signal Officer
08.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Led teams in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Managed company-level maintenance and training operations in accordance with the company commander's intent and METL tasks defined by the Army.
- Successfully completed every mission or task assigned to me as both a Platoon Leader and Operations Officer as defined by the commander's intent and operation endstate.
- Created operation orders and conducted mission execution utilizing the protocols of the Troop leading Procedures (TLPs).
- Worked with users to diagnose and resolve network and device problems and implemented established technical or procedural solutions.
- Monitored and analyzed system performance, such as network traffic, security and capacity.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Developed cost estimates for system and component implementation and operation.
Yulista Aviation
Project Lead
11.2016 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Managed prototype manufacturing and integration efforts for the Prototype Integration Facility (PIF) under AFC comprised of end item design, procurement, subcontract management, manufacturing, testing, and acceptance.
- Managed a team of three direct reports, not including matrixed personnel assigned from other teams.
- Responsible for defining and documenting the scope and requirements of the project, executing the project's requirements, maintaining the scope, implementing methods of control, ensuring the quality of the deliverables, and managing the baselined budget and schedule.
- Utilized EVMS cost and schedule management tools.
- Managed subcontractors and vendor procurement related to assigned projects.
- Assumed responsibility for technical data package development and redline authority.
- Served as the POC with government product leads, contracting officials, and any integrated agency communication related to the contracted effort.
- Directed bid and proposal efforts for CPFF and FFP contract procurements.
- Developed and trained junior team members by leveraging industry experience to achieve optimal project strategy.
Education
Boston UniversityBoston, MA
MBA
05.2024
Athens State UniversityAthens, AL
Bachelor of Science from Acquisition & Contract Management
12.2019
Skills
- Project Budget Allocation
- Strategic Planning
- Schedule Management
- Vendor Selection & Management
- Agile Project Management
- Risk Assessment
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Requirements Analysis
- Jira / SmartSheet / MS Office
Security Clearance
Active DOD TS/SCI Clearance
Timeline
Technical Project Manager
Grant Street Group, Inc.
02.2021 - Current
Project Lead
Yulista Aviation
11.2016 - 01.2021
Signal Officer
Alabama Army National Guard
08.2012 - Current
Boston University
MBA
Athens State University
Bachelor of Science from Acquisition & Contract Management
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