Focused Project Manager bringing 11 years of developing continuous improvements throughout planning and implementation phases of projects. Demonstrated history of establishing and enforcing adherence to standards of excellence. Well-versed in mentoring and guiding associates to exceed client and stakeholder expectations. Accustomed to cultivating innovative ideas and encouraging new ideas that drive company growth.
Work History
Program - Project Manager
Dell Technologies
Peyton, CO
10/15/11 - Current
Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Applied extensive expertise in System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and Agile project management techniques to manage multiple project teams.
Documented all processes involved in implementing IT projects according to industry standards.
Managed large-scale IT projects from conception to completion, ensuring all deadlines were met.
Spearheaded all major migration projects for [Number] users, spanning desktop to ThinkPad and operating systems migrations, achieving on-time completion with 100% budget adherence.
Provided ongoing training and support for end users after launch of new systems or applications.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Critical Incident Manager
Dell Technologies
Charlotte, NC
10/10/09 - 10/15/11
Created communication plans for informing stakeholders about critical incidents in a timely manner.
Acted as a liaison between internal teams and external vendors when needed.
Developed, implemented, and maintained incident management policies and procedures.
Managed the lifecycle of all service requests from initial submission through closure.
Created plans for remediation ahead of time, altering procedures during actual incidents whenever necessary.
Met with stakeholders to collaborate and resolve problems.
Documented incident details in knowledge base articles for future reference purposes.
Provided guidance on response strategies for critical incidents.
Facilitated communications between technical teams during major outages or disruptions.
Led team meetings focused on identifying process improvements for resolving incidents more quickly.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Utilized various software programs such as Salesforce, Zendesk to track escalations and document resolutions.
Managed multiple customer accounts simultaneously while providing superior service.
Participated in regular meetings with management team members to discuss best practices in resolving escalations quickly and efficiently.
Led on- and off-site customer support teams across multiple time zones.
Technology Solution Architect
Dell Technologies
Charlotte, NC
08/23/06 - 10/10/09
Designed and implemented solutions to improve the scalability, reliability, and performance of IT systems.
Created customized infrastructure for businesses.
Administered application stacks and executed performance tuning to optimize session performance by eliminating performance bottlenecks.
Developed strategies for integrating new technologies with existing infrastructure.
Defined technical integration strategy and developed integration plans.
Provided technical expertise in developing test plans for validating the functionality of new or modified systems.
Developed training materials for end users on how to use newly deployed technology solutions.
Supported the development team in troubleshooting application issues related to system design or configuration.
Assessed business needs and recommended appropriate IT solutions based on analysis of current processes and future goals.
Recorded systems information and documented design specifications and installation instructions.
Worked with clients to develop and customize technology solutions according to specific business requirements.
Created system architectures that met customer requirements while adhering to industry standards.
Ensured compliance with security policies by monitoring access controls and auditing user accounts.
Designed and delivered mission-critical infrastructure to maintain consistent availability and performance.
Delivered documentation and consulting services to assist clients in understanding and supporting technology and processes.
Analyzed existing technology architecture and identified opportunities for improvement.
Communicated with clients to understand system requirements.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, develop solution designs, and create implementation plans.
Documented system configurations and created diagrams outlining the architecture of complex systems.
Monitored system performance metrics and took corrective action when necessary to maintain high availability levels for mission-critical applications and systems.
Software Implementation Specialist
MTI Technology
Atlanta, GA
08/06/04 - 08/20/06
Developed software implementation plans for clients based on their business objectives.
Provided technical guidance in deploying, configuring, and customizing software products.
Tracked project schedules using various tools including Microsoft Project or JIRA Software.
Designed and delivered mission-critical infrastructure to maintain consistent availability and performance.
Optimized existing programs by identifying areas of improvement or potential bugs.
Assisted in troubleshooting any issues related to product installation and configuration.
Verified stability, security and scalability of system architecture.
Configured software products to meet customer requirements using a variety of tools such as SQL queries and scripting languages.
Resolved customer inquiries regarding usage of the software product in an efficient manner.
Facilitated training sessions with end users on how to use the software application correctly.
Enterprise Server Administrator
Bureau of Land Management
Denver, CO
03/01/02 - 08/10/04
Managed user accounts and permissions in accordance with IT security policies.
Provided technical support for server hardware and software related problems.
Planned, tested and supported high-availability infrastructures.
Configured, monitored and maintained email applications or virus protection software.
Participated in disaster recovery planning exercises to ensure continuity of operations during outages.
Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved hardware and system problems.
Deployed virtual machines using System Center Virtual Machine Manager.
Maintained server security by applying patches and installing antivirus software.
Designed, configured and tested computer hardware and operating system software.
Performed installation and configuration of Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2016 operating systems, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy Objects, Hyper-V, IIS and Clustering.
Created detailed documentation on existing enterprise server environment configurations.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
Skills
Strategic Planning
Procedure Development
Project Tracking
Cost Control
Work Flow Planning
Logistics Management
Compliance Monitoring
Schedule Management
Project Management
Risk Management
Project Development
Financial Administration
Resource Allocation
Systems Implementation
Agile Methodology
Budgeting and Forecasting
Stakeholder Communications
Staff Management
Client Relations
Project Scope
Budget Control
Processes and Procedures
Presentations
Project Scope Analysis
Forecasting
Conflict Management
Accomplishments
DELL inspire awards and recognition for project delivery, CSAT, innovation and mentoring
Consistently asked to lead multi-platform and large complex projects
Consistently recognized by Sales and Delivery Managers for delivering on-time and on or below budget deployments
Delivered fifteen million dollars in Professional Services for Fortune 100 Logistics company across three remote datacenters
SENIOR PRINCIPAL BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE MANAGER at DELL Technologies (DELL EMC + Dell Entities)SENIOR PRINCIPAL BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE MANAGER at DELL Technologies (DELL EMC + Dell Entities)
Principal Software Engineer – Performance Engg at Dell Technologies Inc, Dell International ServicesPrincipal Software Engineer – Performance Engg at Dell Technologies Inc, Dell International Services