Michael Tesfaye
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Talented Senior Project Manager with excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Consultant
Modern Cyber Intel Consultancy
11.2019 - Current
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Tested data prediction algorithms based on historical data.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Managing Partner
Modern Cyber Intel Consultancy
05.2009 - 11.2019
- Applied knowledge of project management life cycle to keep project work moving smoothly.
- Developed internal project management systems and communications to facilitate successful operations.
- Determined appropriate budgets and oversaw expenses.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
Project Consultant
12 Springs Innovation Hub
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
- Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight.
- Integrated technology and business operations to identify targeted solutions to customer issues.
- Automated system e-commerce features to improve client sales.
Project Consultant
Axiom Corporation Inc.
09.2013 - 02.2016
- Conducted needs analyses and cultural assessments to enhance organization-wide change
- Reported on proposed changes relevant to employee performance enhancement and efficiency boosting
- Used pipe and filter model to find bottlenecks and enable measurement of system resource usage and process behavior
- Reviewed reports to assess performance and identify areas for operational improvement
- Streamlined acquisition of reporting requirements and specifications to disseminate across multiple business lines
- Collaborated with support team to assist client stakeholders with emergent technical issues and develop effective solutions.
Software Engineer
NetApp
03.2011 - 08.2013
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Integrated third-party tools and components into applications.
- Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
- Collaborated with clients to define solution requirements.
Real Estate Consultant
Realty Executives
05.2007 - 02.2011
- Developed financial projections and forecasts to guide investment decisions.
- Conducted detailed investment analysis, calculations and reports.
- Conducted due diligence on potential investments and presented findings to investors.
- Researched commercial and residential real estate deals.
- Monitored market trends and news to identify emerging opportunities.
- Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
Systems Engineer
Electronic Data Systems, EDS
05.2001 - 04.2007
- Documented system configuration, mapping and processes.
- Supported system users, educating employees on troubleshooting and problem-solving protocols.
- Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
- Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems.
- Collaborated with executive team to define business requirements and systems goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
06.2001
Skills
- Team Bonding
- Contract Development
- Project Planning
- Conflict Management
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Staff Training
- Project Management
- Business Process Re-Engineering
- Staff Retention
- Change Control Processes
- International Business
- New Product Introduction Strategies
- Agile Methodology
- Project Development
- Closing Tactics and Contract Negotiations
- Processes and Procedures
- Permit Processing
- Disaster Recovery Methodologies
- Account Development and Networking
- Information Technology Management
- Systems Implementations
- Testing
Accomplishments
- Led teams across broad technical, financial and business disciplines
- Focused teams on business objectives and tracked progress to ensure project milestones were completed on time, on budget and with the desired results
- Mitigated risk factors through careful analysis of financial and statistical data
- Anticipated and managed change effectively in rapidly evolving global business environments
- Defined processes and tools best suited to each project
- Moved between agile and waterfall approaches depending on project specifics and client goals, creating detailed project road maps, plans, schedules and work breakdown structures.
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI)
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Project Consultant
Modern Cyber Intel Consultancy
11.2019 - Current
Project Consultant
12 Springs Innovation Hub
01.2016 - 10.2019
Project Consultant
Axiom Corporation Inc.
09.2013 - 02.2016
Software Engineer
NetApp
03.2011 - 08.2013
Managing Partner
Modern Cyber Intel Consultancy
05.2009 - 11.2019
Real Estate Consultant
Realty Executives
05.2007 - 02.2011
Systems Engineer
Electronic Data Systems, EDS
05.2001 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
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