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EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE SENIOR IT PROGRAM / PROJECT MANAGER SDLC /IT Infrastructure ( rdbms Development/ Data Security ( MES ( ERP & Custom App. Implementations ( Systems Engineering ( Leading and Mentoring IT-Teams . Experienced project manager offering 9 years of success leading all phases of diverse technology projects; MS and PMP credentials; degree in EE; 16 years of IT programming, infrastructure and business finance and intelligence experience. . Business strategist; plan and manage multimillion-dollar projects aligning business goals with technology solutions to drive process improvements, automation, competitive advantage and bottom-line gains. Have vision to operate under a rapidly changing dynamic environment which demands management of multiple efforts concurrently using Information Technology Field, best practices, organization and operations. . Excellent communicator; leverage technical, business and financial acumen to communicate effectively with client executives and their respective teams. An effective facilitator between stakeholders and resources. . Expert in agile and waterfall project management methodologies; Able to manage large project teams and known for high-quality deliverables that meet timeline and budgetary targets. CORE KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS|Project Management: |IT Project Lifecycle: |Value-Added Leadership: | | | ||Custom Software |Requirements Analysis |Cross-Functional | | | ||Development |ROI Analysis |Supervision | | | ||Database Design (RDBMS) |Costing & Budgeting |Team Building & Mentoring | | | ||Systems Engineering |Scheduling & Risk |Client Relations & | | | ||System |Assessment |Presentations | | | ||Migrations/Integrations |Testing/QA/Rollout/Suppo|Business & IT Planning | | | ||Enterprise wide |rt |Vendor Management | | | ||Implementations | | | | | | CAREER PROGRESSIONBridgestone America (Aiken, SC), IT Team Leader, 2011 to 2016Augusta University (Former Medical College of Georgia) (Augusta, GA),Project Manager, 2010 to 2011Recruited by two of the nation's leading companies in process manufacturingindustries and state Medical college to provide project management overlarge-scale, top-priority and complex technology initiatives. Managedbudgets of up to $12M and cross-functional teams of up to 5 ProjectManagers, 30 developers, programmers, analysts and network specialistswithin US and global.Drove the high-quality completion of systems engineering, software/databasedevelopment, Network Infrastructure and enterprise wide implementationprojects for F500 clients including:|General Electric |Bridgestone America |Augusta University (Earlier||University of Georgia |Yamaha Motor Company |Medical College of Georgia)|| | | || | |Texas A & M College | Achievement Highlights: . 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. . Team honored with "President Award" in 2016 in recognition of outstanding project results. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE| | ||IT Team Leader (IT Programs) | ||Bridgestone America | ||(25 Analysts and Lead Direct report) | ||Dec' 2010 - Present | ||Graniteville, SC | || | || | ||In this role I was responsible for managing large scale, high risk, high | ||visibility (production support related IT projects ) and new business | ||initiatives from initiation to delivery. Performed all major accepts of a | ||project management like - project discovery, kickoffs, drafting and driving | ||project plans, project sizing and forecasting, scope, time and budget | ||management, risk identification, status reporting, closer etc. | ||Supported critical CR implementation activities involving game planning, | ||communication planning, status reporting and co-ordination in application | ||implementation, IT infrastructure and IT security projects. | || | ||Systems Engineering: Led design and multinational rollout of robust, scalable | ||and secure Manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning | ||(ERP) and Data tracking and Server Distributed systems highly complex and | ||varied in nature. | ||Results: Completed Expansion projects up to two months ahead of schedule, as | ||much as $0.6M under budget, ramping up productivity 35% more than the prior | ||ticket within 2 years of tight implementation schedule. | || | ||Custom Software Developments: Managed all phases of the software development | ||lifecycle (SDLC) at dozens of material handling and data tracking systems. | ||Results: Delivered industry-leading software that saved clients millions of | ||dollars, shortened processes from weeks to hours, increased productivity by 15%| ||while controlling waste and scarp under 1%. | || | ||Database Developments: Guided and supervised teams in the development of | ||relational database management systems (RDBMS), data center migrations and | ||server virtualization. Also created design and implementation of centralized | ||data warehousing for 10 different plant locations. | ||Results: Improved the consistency, recoverability and accessibility of data. | || | ||IT Infrastructure/System Integrations/Migrations: Project-managed large-scale | ||initiatives following ISSM (CMS Security) involving the transition of energy | ||Hardware & Software to new networks platforms and the merger of disparate | ||systems after implementing plant expansion. | ||Accomplished project with CommVault Backup/ recovery, server replication, | ||hosting, server builds, enterprise application deployment and service hosting. | || | ||Acted as sole point of contact for end users during Network projects including | ||router/switch/SAN Replication, Cisco VOIP and POS installation and evaluate the| ||security risks and risk mitigation. | ||Results: | ||Achieved seamless migrations and integrations that were transparent to users. | ||accomplished with no unscheduled downtime and delivered by as much as 3 to 15% | ||under budget. | ||Increased network efficiency by 15% by re-configuring network and server | ||virtualization among Departments & sites, IP Sec LAN-to-LAN VPN tunnels. | ||Startup the Thinclient- Server Architecture on schedule and 12% under budget. | || | ||Enterprise Implementations: Directed global rollouts of new software and | ||systems for Bridgestone Mexico and Bridgestone Canada (Joliette) and vendor | ||negotiation with aggressive timeline and on agreed budget. | ||Results: Ensured defect-free releases through careful planning, testing and QA | ||efforts. | || | ||Managing project resources hiring, tracking progress, completion timeframes, | ||and budget while exceeding key operational performance targets. | ||Results: | ||150 percent increase in application processing output | ||~100 percent increase in policy issuance productivity | ||~40 percent reduction in policy errors | ||~23 percent reduction in dropped calls | ||Orchestrated multiple project teams in improving business processes and | ||ensuring optimum performance in HR and highly critical continuous manufacturing| ||process environment introducing, designing and implementing MES and | ||Environmental Management Systems discrete products Apps. with Thin client | ||server based architecture. | || | ||Results: Increased productivity reducing customer calls by 35% and overall | ||downtime by 18~20%. | ||Project Management Tools Used: MS Project 2010 - 2013, SDLC Methodologies, | ||Team Foundation Server | ||(TFS-2010 & 2013), Visio 2013, MS Office 2013, SharePoint | ||Environment - Waterfall model and Agile Model | || | ||Project Manager - (ITSS- PMO) | ||Jun' 2010 - Dec' 2010 | ||Augusta University (Earlier MCG - A Healthcare and Science State University) | ||Augusta, GA. | ||(30 Analysts and Lead Direct report) | || | ||As a project manager, my role was to plan, schedule and execute all stages of | ||enterprise software, hardware and system implementations. Assessed business | ||implications for each project phase and monitored progress to meet deadlines, | ||standards and cost targets. | | . Maintained ongoing communication with customer(s) and resources during the course of the project ensuring that they are in time, under budget and to the expectation of the sponsor/s and client/s. . Motivating the team to finish the weekly efforts in time to meet the baseline finish date. . Facilitated ITSS-PMO team meetings for setting up the risk management plan, team member's evaluation process and other office templates to streamline the PMO work process. . Accomplished major projects related to CMSR, Data Mining, Clinical / Remote DataCapture (OC/RDC), web-based EDC systems / Meddata Rave EDC and policy administration, HR PeopleSoft application, clinical funding and billing systems in time, under budget and with security and data classification related to CDC, HIPAA, and CJIS. . Monitored and managed WBS of multiple project scopes, time tracking and ensures the quality of new clinical operating system for wellness coaching product and triage clinical product. . Delivered legacy system feature upgrades, third-party software and external data interface projects. Managed cross-functional teams of business analysts, client reps, developers, testers, technical writers and curriculum developers and trainers. . Performed peer and team reviews of project artifacts and reported recommendations. . Collaborated with physicians, nurse leaders and staff and complies comprehensive secured data for internal and public reporting. . Policy creation and enforcement for NIST 800 and ISO 27000, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policies for network security, system development, remote access, business continuity, mobile devices, configuration management, system and log monitoring and application security architecture. . Responsible for creating and documenting security controls in software and hardware development, implementing Environmental Management Systems Apps. using quality and deliverables' quality and budget/ time line as per project scope.Project Management Tools Used: MS Project 2010, Visio 2010, MS Office2010Environment - Waterfall model and Agile/ Scrum Model |Senior Application Analyst - (CIM- | ||Project Lead) |Aug' 2004 - Jun' 2010 ||Bridgestone America (SC) | || |Graniteville, SC. ||In this role, I - | | . Took the projects through all phases in the field of MES (Manufacturing Execution System), machine automation or services, in 24/7 production environment. Upgrades and rollouts projects. . Created, monitored and managed WBS of multiple project scopes and tracked the milestone as well as quality of the deliverables and the project documentation. . Participated in the development of a project budget for budget request / business case / business proposals. . Mentored and over sighted the implementation phase of the projects related to system Integrations, GE- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Proficy 5.0 / iFix 4.5, SQL-DB servers and PLC controlled process automations coordinating with the production customers and all the stakeholders. . Tracked and controlled each project's life cycle using Team Foundation Server app. and MS-Project (03/07). . Managed cost saving and new technological integration upgrading workstations, RF/ Wireless scanning equipments, printers, Ethernet, Bluetooth or wireless LAN keeping annual budget under control. . Administered SCRUM based management processes, Used framework and theories of Agile and Scrum Methodologies. . Finished state of the art RFID technology project using HMI application using Proficy 5.0 with Allen Bradley/ Rockwell PLC and interface drivers under budget and in time reducing product rejection rate by 30% and increasing productivity by 16%. . Used Six Sigma, Lean, and statistical methods in data collection, Process improvement, and analysis and data integrity with customers, leading teams and understanding of product quality and Productivity. . Contributed to profitability gains of 42% by driving product processes and quality improvements.Project Management Tools Used: MS Project 2007, Visio 2007, MS Office2007/ XP, Share Point, TFS, .NET, SQLSrv. 2008Environment - Waterfall model| ||Computer Engineer ||Dec' 2000 - Jul' 2004 ||Bridgestone Firestone (South Carolina) ||Graniteville, SC. | . Accomplished 19 Lifecycle projects on process automation, Kaizen projects, data acquisition and controls systems projects involving Human Machine Interface (HMI) or SCADA systems using GE Fanuc Proficy 3.0 / iFix 3.5/ iHistorian (open source) or customized Visual Basic Applications and Wonderware . . . Managed training standards for group training of client and smooth hand over of the project documentation. . Completed projects utilizing VB, ASP.NET programming using Visual Studio, Ethernet or TCP/IP, RFID, Soap protocol, DC-Browser network connectivity. . Implemented projects related to user interacted instant messaging system under budget, increasing the production floor visibility and communication. . Completed programming assignments to enhance automated data/voice applications and software within mainframe, network and client/server environments. Improved functioning of databases, communication systems, storage area networks and server configurations.Research AssistantJan' 99 - Dec' 00Texas A & M University Texas,USA . Worked extensively for Data Analysis, Interpretation and Report writing for City of Corpus Christy Environmental Dept. . Designed software model Deterioration of Ambient Quality Due to Road Traffic. Created AI Model for Artificial Learning Module.Sr. ManagerManufacturing and Systems Mar' 98 - Jan' 99Moric India Ltd.. (Collaboration of Yamaha Motor Co., Japan) Faridabad, India . Reported to the plant vice-president for the administrative management and operation of the projects in process automation. . Provided project assignments, managed project scope and ensured the quality of deliverables of the projects. . Evaluated performance of project team members. . Achieved the indigenization from 66.4% to 86% which increased the profitability of the company by 14.04%. . Supervised IT & Production staff; completed two life time technology migrations; Indigenized equipment and resources and implemented TS16949 standards during the production startup. | | Dy. Manager(R&D) Jun.' 95- Oct' 97Birla Yamaha Ltd. (collaboration of Yamaha Motor Co., Japan) Japan & India. . Visited Yamaha Motor Co. Japan for R&D / technical exchange Program . Lead the team in setting up the LAN system in the company with 152 workstations. . Established stringent operational budgets and manufacturing labor standards. . Prepared Software/hardware purchase as per government policies and standards. . Supervised a team of 24 sub-supervisory level and completed projects related to sate & Federal government certifications, technology development and transfer to the plant floor level. Education and Professional TrainingPROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PMI) - Newtown Square, PA Project Management Professional (PMP) (Since 2009) (membership and certification current) Project Management Professional Exam Review (USC at SC)Master of Science - Texas A&M University, Texas (USA)Bachelor of Science Elect. Eng. - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) -(India) Technological SkillsProject Management Tools Used: MS Project 2010 - 2013, SDLCMethodologies, Primavera, Team Foundation Server (TFS), Visio 2013, MSOffice 2013,Operating Systems: Windows 3.x/95/98/ 2k/XP/7/8.1, Workstation/Server2012, UNIX. Apple familyProgramming Languages & RDBMS: C, C#, VB dot NET, VS 2013, MS Access, MS-SQL-20012, Oracle11 servers and Datacenter Confg., SAP inWarehouse Distribution System.Web Developing Language &Tools: HTML, JAVA-Script, Active Server Page(ASP), VB.NET, DHTML.SOAP Protocol, DcBrowser. MS Dot NET. IISPackage, SQL Reporting, Develop Mobile ApplicationHardware: Allen-Bradley Controls,Ether-net, RS Linx, RFID, Mobile Applications, Network Infrastructure Ethernet, TCP/IP, Client Server. APs in the CISCO VOIP, wireless LAN, Cisco 2600 routers and switches NetApp Filer, IBM tape libraries. Cisco UCS platform., Wireless, Telecom System, Radio OIP, Network Servers, Hubs and Switches InstallSoftware Applications/ SCADA, Process Data AcquisitionSystems, GE Fanuc iFix32 to Proficy Ver. 6.0,Automation/ Others: Wonderware (SCADA), iHistorian,SignalR, Allen, Bradley RS-View 32, RFID Communication Scanning,Customized Software Programs, OPC based data acquisition systems. MES andData Warehousing,PeopleSoft. Enterprise Software, Infrastructure Software, Embedded System Network/Desktop/Mobile, Security, Network Infrastructure, SAAS, Cloud Computing. Professional Affiliations & Community Involvement . President (Indo-American Cultural Association - A Nonprofit Group in CSRA) Current . Board of Director (Caravan Corp. - - A Nonprofit Performing Arts Group in Augusta-GA) Current . Vice-President, Professional Development and Training. PMI (SAVANNAH RIVER, Augusta) chapter (2009 to 2011) . Active Member of Project Management Institute (USA and Savannah River Chapter)(Since 2007) . Active Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (Since 2000) . Active Member of Association for Computing Machinery (IEEE) (Since 2007) |
