MS Project
Richard Balbuena
Project Manager
Oak Harbor,WA
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 6 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Data Scientist
Department Of National Defence, Digital Strategy
Ottawa, Ontario
02.2020 - Current
- Provided comprehensive analysis and recommend solutions to address complex business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources and applied advanced analytical methods to assess factors impacting growth and profitability across product and service offerings.
- Developed quarterly roadmaps based on impact, effort and test coordinations, working with stakeholders to achieve short-term and long-term goals.
- Applied statistical and algebraic techniques to interpret key points from gathered data.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders, identifying and gathering analytical requirements for customer, product and projects needs.
- Tested and validated models for accuracy of predictions in outcomes of interest.
- Leveraged mathematical techniques to develop engineering and scientific solutions.
- Assessed each scrum team member's responsibilities and delegated tasks to balance each employee's workload.
- Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
- Supported team using servant leadership style and leading by example.
- Designed and automated more than 40 innovative digitization and online marketing report tools and dashboards based on key performance indicators for different management levels, leading to increased transparency and sales performance
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders, identifying and gathering analytical requirements for customer, product and projects needs
Engineering Manager
Department Of National Defence, NAS Whidbey Island
Oak Harbor, WA
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Reviewed project goals and objectives on monthly basis with project manager and design team.
- Verified technical documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Coordinated project team of 10 engineers for technical projects in defense industry.
- Analyzed projects to determine resource requirements and procured necessary equipment and software.
- Managed and motivated project teams to promote collaboration and keep members on-task and productive.
- Investigated and corrected or escalated project problems.
Network Manager
Department Of National Defence, CFB Halifax BIS
Halifax, Nova Scotia
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed Network Operating Center (NOC) technical infrastructure and server performance.
- Provided network debugging and troubleshooting services in response to user-reported faults and malfunctions.
- Led and managed staff of 10 team members engaged in administering complex IT infrastructure.
- Organized internal audits and led efforts to determine and remedy deficiencies.
- Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
Naval Engineering Technician
Department Of National Defence HMCS Fredericton
Halifax, Nova Scotia
02.2013 - 07.2016
- Served as technical liaison, supporting engineering, management, procurement, sales and marketing, quality assurance and supply base.
- 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.
- Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Managed 4 project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
- Managed minimum of 3 projects each year while maintaining adherence to budget, schedule and scope requirements
Weapons Engineering Technician
Department Of National Defence, RCN
Halifax, NS
02.2009 - 02.2015
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Applied engineering principles to develop and operate electrical, mechanical and data processing systems.
- Reformatted large datasets for use in technical applications.
- Used precision test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, waveform generators and spectrum analyzers.
- Tracked hours and expenses for each project, detailing each action and charge.
- Conducted engineering and detailed experimental tests to collect design data and assist in research work.
- Managed team of 4 technicians, overseeing work performance, training, and professional growth of employees.
Competitor Analyst
Bell Canada Enterprise
Montreal, QC
06.2004 - 11.2008
- Analyzed demographic data to determine optimal targets, messaging and tactics for persuasion.
- Completed in-depth reviews of market conditions and customer preferences for telecommunication sector.
- Monitored trends in social media, industry and competitive landscape to create new material.
- Researched, designed, implemented and tracked advertising and public relations activities.
- Used market analysis and metric tools to increase key audience by 35%.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Determined optimal targets, competitor offerings and tactics by studying and analyzing demographic data.
- Researched analytical data from national reports to identify customer purchase objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Military Arts And Science - Military Science
Royal Military College of Canada
Kingston, On 01.2020 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Machine Learning
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 07.2020 - 04.2021
Graduated Certificate - Data Science
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 03.2020 - 02.2021
Certificate - Defence And Security
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON 04.2017 - 08.2019
Diploma of Technology - Weapons Engineering
Royal Canadian Navy Naval Fleet School Atlantic
Halifax, NS 03.2009 - 08.2011
BBA - Marketing
École Des Hautes Études Commerciales De Montréal
Montreal, Qc 09.2002 - 12.2005
Skills
Statistical analysis
Software
SQL
Google Cloud
AWS
IBM Watson
Azure
MS Office
Certification
CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management
Timeline
CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management
10-2021
AI Engineering Professional Certification- IBM
07-2021
Machine Learning Professional Certification- IBM
02-2021
Graduate Certificate - Machine Learning
Cornell University
07.2020 - 04.2021
Applied AI Professional Certificate - IBM
05-2020
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner - IBM
04-2020
Graduated Certificate - Data Science
Harvard University
03.2020 - 02.2021
Data Science Professional Certificate - IBM
03-2020
Data Scientist
Department Of National Defence, Digital Strategy
02.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Military Arts And Science - Military Science
Royal Military College of Canada
01.2020 - Current
Engineering Manager
Department Of National Defence, NAS Whidbey Island
08.2019 - 11.2021
Certificate - Defence And Security
Algonquin College
04.2017 - 08.2019
Network Manager
Department Of National Defence, CFB Halifax BIS
08.2016 - 08.2019
Naval Engineering Technician
Department Of National Defence HMCS Fredericton
02.2013 - 07.2016
Diploma of Technology - Weapons Engineering
Royal Canadian Navy Naval Fleet School Atlantic
03.2009 - 08.2011
Weapons Engineering Technician
Department Of National Defence, RCN
02.2009 - 02.2015
Competitor Analyst
Bell Canada Enterprise
06.2004 - 11.2008
BBA - Marketing
École Des Hautes Études Commerciales De Montréal
09.2002 - 12.2005
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