Samantha Chavez
San Antonio
Summary
Project Manager with a track record of delivering 110+ infrastructure and cybersecurity projects across 82 client organizations, impacting over 4,000 end users. Expertise in managing complex network modernization initiatives and client onboarding, ensuring alignment of technology solutions with business objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Atlas Technica
New York
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered 110+ infrastructure, cybersecurity, onboarding, relocation, and workplace technology projects across 82 alternative investment firms, supporting technology environments impacting more than 4,000 end users.
- Led a large-scale network modernization initiative replacing Cisco switching infrastructure with Juniper solutions across 100+ office locations and sites spanning 82 client organizations, supporting approximately 4,000 end users.
- Directed 7 MSP onboarding and transition projects, leading discovery, planning, infrastructure deployment, stakeholder communication, and transition to support operations.
- Managed 5 office buildout and relocation projects, coordinating vendors, engineers, internet providers, telecommunications partners, and executive stakeholders.
- Managed the full project lifecycle from client onboarding and planning through deployment, implementation, and transition to support.
- Served as the primary client point of contact, managing stakeholder communications, project risks, expectations, and escalation resolution.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams including engineers, vendors, telecommunications providers, and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Managed project plans, risk logs, budgets, executive reporting, and stakeholder communications across a portfolio of infrastructure, onboarding, relocation, and network modernization initiatives.
- Partnered directly with CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and operations leaders to align technology initiatives with business objectives and operational requirements.
Project Coordinator
Atlas Technica
New York
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Orchestrated project schedules, milestones, and resource coordination across engineers, vendors, client stakeholders, and end users to support infrastructure, cybersecurity, and workplace technology initiatives.
- Managed project timelines, procurement documentation, contracts, invoices, and status reporting to facilitate successful project execution and delivery.
- Bridged communication between technical teams and business stakeholders, helping keep project timelines, deliverables, and priorities on track across multiple engagements.
- Developed executive-level status reports, presentations, and stakeholder communications to provide project visibility, support decision-making, and communicate key project updates.
- Assisted in identifying project risks, tracking action items, and coordinating follow-up activities to support on-time project delivery and client satisfaction.
Project Manager Apprentice
VTS GROUP
La Vernia
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated closely with senior project managers to support project planning, scheduling, stakeholder communications, and project documentation across multiple initiatives.
- Assisted with project execution by coordinating activities, tracking deliverables, and maintaining project records to support successful delivery.
- Gained hands-on experience in project management methodologies, stakeholder engagement, risk tracking, and status reporting within a client-facing environment.
Graduate Instructional Assistant
Texas State University
San Marcos
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed and monitored academic progress for approximately 255 students, providing guidance, support, and timely communication to promote student success.
- Identified student performance trends and collaborated with faculty to address challenges, improve engagement, and support academic outcomes.
- Developed instructional materials and organized course resources, streamlining administrative processes to enhance program delivery.
- Coordinated schedules, deliverables, and communications for multiple concurrent academic initiatives, ensuring adherence to deadlines and program requirements.
- Acted as primary point of contact for students, faculty, and program stakeholders, coordinating communications and resolving questions and administrative needs promptly.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2018
Skills
- Project and risk management
- Infrastructure deployment
- Network infrastructure
- Network modernization
- Vendor management
- Agile methodologies
- Stakeholder communication
- Executive communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
Timeline
Project Manager
Atlas Technica
01.2024 - Current
Project Coordinator
Atlas Technica
09.2022 - 12.2023
Project Manager Apprentice
VTS GROUP
08.2021 - 05.2022
Graduate Instructional Assistant
Texas State University
07.2020 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas State University