Work history
Manager, GM/GMAC Sustain Program Management Office
tags:
program management
• adm
• management
• information technology
• team work
• sox
• itil foundation certified
• cmmi
• project management
How would you describe your time at BearingPoint (2)?
Responsible for establishing Program Management Office (PMO) to support General Motors (GM) and General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC) IT sustain support services provided by BearingPoint teams. Establishing consistent processes, reporting and documentation across diverse programs. Providing direction and support for consistently meeting contractual deliverables while utilizing existing BearingPoint methodologies along with other ITIL- and CMMI??-mature practices. Reporting program status to executive management on an ongoing basis.... 
Manager, GMAC Sustain Operations
tags:
itil foundation certified
• management
• program management
• information technology
How would you describe your time at bearingpoint?
Directly responsible for the successful execution of new contract - transition GMAC FSI and GMAM (SAP instances) from incumbent supplier support to BearingPoint sustain support (partnered with EDS). Guided newly formed, global and diverse team through new processes, knowledge transfer activities, and establishment of uniform, best-in-quality IT support. Executed successful transition from incumbent supplier to BearingPoint team, quickly gaining customer confidence and satisfaction....
Director, Process & Audit/Global GM Strategic Business Unit
tags:
itil foundation certified
• team work
• sox
• cmmi
• project management
• information technology
How would you describe your time at Affiliated Computer Service...?
Global responsibility for development, improvement and oversight of business, project management and service support processes, including conformity with Financial Reporting and Disclosure (FRD) regulations (i.e. SOx legislation). Coordinate global team efforts to provide uniform, superior IT and BPO services to multinational automotive manufacturer. Provide direction and support for achieving CMMI?? maturity goals and incorporating best practices from ITIL and other mature methodologies.
Directly responsible for SOx compliance validation audits for European HR BPO program, reporting to customer business process office. Provide risk management and process support for SAP and PeopleSoft implementations. International travel....
Process Manager for the ACS GM Global Program Management Office (PMO)
tags:
team work
• project management
• sox
• cmmi
• management
• information technology
• program management
How would you describe your time at Affiliated Computer Service...?
Responsible for management of vital process improvement project, focused on the enhancement of a local, CMMI??-mature and contract-specific process set, in order to gain efficiencies and repeatability across programs. The enhancements include, but are not limited to: targeted alignment with customer's methodology, incorporating select ITIL best practices, incorporating processes for facilitating the ramp up of new programs, and improvements aimed at obtaining next CMMI?? maturity level.
Interim Program Lead for the FRD and Process Risk Management (PRM) activities on HR BPO program headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Responsibilities include coordination and scheduling of all FRD and PRM tasks and conducting in-country FRD and PRM validation audits. Extensive travel within Europe....
Sr. Business Systems Analyst/Integrated Process Group (IPG) Lead
tags:
program management
• adm
• management
• information technology
• itil foundation certified
• project management
• team work
• cmmi
How would you describe your time at Affiliated Computer Service...?
Responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the organization's process set, the Quality Management System (QMS). Counsel staff in applying and adhering to QMS. Responsible for guiding the organization to a successful Standardized CMMI?? Applied Methodology for Process Improvement (SCAMPISM) certification in June 2004. Achieved stretch goal of CMMI?? Level 3 certification. Target was Level 2. Facilitated improved internal communications by implementing and chairing a Communications Forum and site newsletter.
Provided business development support to various sales initiatives, one which landed multi-million dollar contract with Disney Corporation....
Sr. Business Systems Analyst
tags:
information technology
• project management
• team work
• management
• cmmi
• adm
How would you describe your time at Lockheed Martin Enterprise ...?
Project Manager for Payroll Enhancement Project (PEP) Consolidated Accounting Rewrite Database (CARD)
Responsible for getting this major, struggling project under control, bringing it to completion, restoring positive customer relations and regaining customer confidence. Applied sound project management principles to achieve goals and transition project support to base payroll support team in five months' time....
Systems Integration Analyst, Sr.
tags:
management
• dod clearance
• team work
• project management
• information technology
• program management
How would you describe your time at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics...?
Management focal point for programs, branches, and major technology areas for this industry-leading defense contractor. Coordinated IS resources in response to specific IT requirements for programs and projects. Provided technical leadership and direction for planning, evaluation, and selection of IT hardware and software tool sets in order to provide innovative solutions to difficult technical challenges. Recipient of numerous awards and recognitions for contributions to the U-2 program and LM Aeronautics in general.
Instrumental in consolidating multiple IT departments into one, eliminating silos of like activities, forging bonds amongst adversaries, retiring legacy systems, and implementing a unified asset management program. Project Manager for sector's IT metrics and call management projects. Branch coordinator for LM21/Lean training activities, training and coaching numerous kaizen teams. Branch coordinator for Y2K business continuity crisis team. Committee chair for annual Family Day, providing workable solutions for permitting the general public to enter a restricted environment and reducing the risk of exposure of sensitive defense data.
Recognized as High Potential employee....
Education
Master of Science, Technical Management
tags:
program management
• financial planning & analysis
• team work
• management
How would you describe your time at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical U...?
Completed an accelerated masters program focused on technical management for a government defense contractor.
Bachelor of Science
tags:
project management
• business
• engineering
• team work
How would you describe your time at michigan technological univ...?
Completed a B.S. degree in a non-traditional engineering discipline. The specific degree reads B.S. in Wood & Fiber Utilization, which equates to learning how to deconstruct trees and re-engineer the raw materials into reliable composite products used in numerous different industries -- from construction to manufacturing....
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