- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Youth Development Programs
- Participating in local clean-up initiatives
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Music
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
RUPERT HUTCHINSON
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Results-oriented and highly accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record of leading complex IT and financial initiatives from initiation to successful completion. Skilled at identifying problems and implementing practical solutions. Committed to delivering projects efficiently, on budget, and to the required quality standards. Possesses a keen eye for detail and demonstrates strong leadership in motivating cross-functional teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project consultant
StricTech LLC
01.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, aligning outcomes with client goals and strategic objectives
- Conducted needs assessments, developed project scopes, and created detailed plans to guide execution and monitor progress
- Provided expert guidance on process improvements, risk management, and stakeholder communication
- Delivered clear, data-driven reports and presentations to clients and senior leadership
- Ensured continuous alignment between project deliverables and business objectives through proactive problem-solving and collaboration
IT Specialist and Project Manager
Andrews Memorial Hospital (AMH)
09.2017 - 02.2024
- Managed and maintained the organization's technology infrastructure, ensuring smooth operation of computer systems, networks, and software applications, including troubleshooting, security implementation, training, and end-user support.
- Led project initiatives as Project Manager, consistently delivering on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Defined the project scope and objectives, developed detailed plans, allocated resources, managed budgets and timelines, led cross-functional teams, identified and mitigated risks, and ensured effective communication with stakeholders.
- Key Projects:
- Financial Statement Backlog Project
- Led a comprehensive initiative to resolve a five-year accumulation of overdue financial reports.
- Thoroughly reviewed and reconciled all outstanding bank and general ledger accounts from the past 60 months, resolving millions of dollars in previously unidentified discrepancies.
- Processed and recorded more than 60,000 previously unrecorded transactions, accurately reflecting all historical revenues and expenditures.
- Finalized and closed 60 previously open general ledger periods, bringing financial reporting fully up to date from 2016 to 2022.
- Enabled the timely generation of audited financial statements for all five backlog fiscal years, reducing overall reporting lead time by over 90% and significantly enhancing data reliability for executive decision-making and regulatory compliance.
- ICT Infrastructure Upgrade | 2018-2021
- Oversaw the modernization and improvement of the hospital's technology infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and related services.
- Oversaw a complex scope that included relocating the ICT Department, constructing a hospital data center, redesigning and implementing networking infrastructure, and deploying control center management software.
- Employed a hybrid implementation methodology (Waterfall for overall lifecycle, Agile for execution).
- Achieved a 40% increase in ICT operational efficiency and a 30% boost in network reliability and performance.
- Annual Stocktaking Project | 2020-2023
- Managed the annual reconciliation of physical inventory with recorded data to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, identify discrepancies, and support operational planning.
- Employed a hybrid methodology that blends Waterfall for planning, budgeting, and risk management with Scrum for execution.
- Successfully executed the project, achieving a 70% improvement in execution time within the first year, along with nominal improvements of 10% and 7% in the following years.
- Office 365 Migration and Implementation
- Migrated email for 350 users from Rackspace to Microsoft 365 and implemented the Microsoft 365 blended suite for more than 500 users, customized for specific roles.
- Addressed license compliance issues and offered thorough user training for all staff.
- Executed over four months using the Waterfall methodology, finishing on schedule and within budget constraints.
- PAS Pharmacy Information Management System (PIMS) | 2017-2018
- Successfully led the implementation of the PAS Pharmacy Information Management System.
- Improved efficiency, enhanced accuracy, streamlined workflows, optimized inventory management, simplified billing, and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Implemented using the Waterfall project management methodology while leading a cross-functional team.
- Complete within six months, focusing on infrastructure, operational workflow, and system migration to achieve operational efficiency goals.
Head of Department and IT-SPECIALIST
Council Of Community Colleges of Jamaica
01.2011 - 09.2017
- Managed and maintained the organization's technology infrastructure, which includes computer systems, networks, software applications, troubleshooting, security, and end-user support.
- Led and completed various IT infrastructure and system upgrade projects, consistently meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
- Led cross-functional teams of up to fifty members, coordinating resources and ensuring smooth project execution.
- Successfully led special project initiatives, including the annual conference, office renovation, office relocation, and software development competition.
- Proactively identified and addressed project risks while ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.
Education
Master of International Business Administration - undefined
MIU City University
05.2025
BSc - Computing and Information Technology
University of Technology, Jamaica
12.2011
Skills
- Project Management (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum)
- ERP Implementation and Integration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Project
- Leadership
- Presentation Skills
- System Maintenance
- Technical Support
- Computer Security
- Software and Hardware Management
- Network Management
- Documentation
- Training
- Mentoring
- Budget Management
- Vendor Management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Office 365 to migrate over 1000 mailboxes, calendars, contacts, and files.
- Collaborated with the accounting team to complete 5 years of financial statement backlog, enabling the company to audit its financials and regain regulatory compliance.
- Managed the end-to-end redesign of the hospital's IT infrastructure, guiding a 10-person cross-functional team to deliver the project on time and within budget, thereby empowering the IT department to support new technology initiatives and expand digital services.
- Led a 6-person project team to successfully transition stock-taking from a fully manual process to a technology-driven system, slashing turnaround time from 3-6 months to just 1 week and significantly improving inventory accuracy.
- Led cross-functional collaboration efforts with external partners and internal stakeholders to successfully implement Oracle NetSuite ERP integration with legacy hospital systems, significantly improving data flow and operational efficiency across critical departments.
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) | Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Scrum Master | Scrum Study
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- PMI South Florida
- SCRUM Study
Interests
Timeline
Project consultant
StricTech LLC
01.2025 - Current
IT Specialist and Project Manager
Andrews Memorial Hospital (AMH)
09.2017 - 02.2024
Head of Department and IT-SPECIALIST
Council Of Community Colleges of Jamaica
01.2011 - 09.2017
Master of International Business Administration - undefined
MIU City University
BSc - Computing and Information Technology
University of Technology, Jamaica
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