Aerotek at DTE, Monroe, MI May 2008 – Sep 2008

·               Developed and maintained project schedules on DTE flue gas desulfurization (FGD) power plant projects using Primavera P3

·               Developed and managed integrated master schedules using P3

IT Project Manager

Vision IT at General Motors, Detroit, MI May 2006 – Jan 2007

·               Organized project controls on GFIMS SAP Program transition, Rental Car Securitization Program, and the GM IT Renewal (Service Oriented Architecture) Program.  Provided Sustain/Startup support on GFIMS SAP implementation following ASAP Methodology.

·               Set up issue and risk logs on the strategic IT Renewal Program PMO – a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) initiative following the GM SDLC methodology.  Provided reporting to senior management.

·               Developed critical path schedules and managed work breakdown structures (WBS).

·               Supported implementation of MS Project Enterprise.

·               Followed GM’s methodology SDP-21 (SDLC) while preparing functional specifications, business process flows, user test cases, UI mockups, measuring KPIs, etc.

·               Backed up the program manager on the Rental Car Securitization Program

IT Project Manager

TEKsystems at General Motors, Warren, MI Apr 2005 – Jan 2006

·               Managed the ISMS Service Desk at Warren GM IS&S supported by 30 EDS and ECON personnel.  Ensured that operations conformed to ITIL processes, e.g., root cause analysis and problem management, while driving fixes to timely completion.

·               Managed several concurrent application development projects involving J2EE, C, C++, and Lotus Notes.

·               Managed the development of detailed PMO project plans, scorecards, PowerPoint presentations, and MS Project 2003 schedules for senior management.  Reported out project status, progress, metrics and performance to stakeholders and management.

·               Used GM’s methodology SDP-21(SDLC) on project assignments that were focused on complex systems of high importance to GM

IT Project Manager

Kforce at General Motors, Warren, MI Oct 2004 – Mar 2005

·               Managed infrastructure improvements at the GM Warren Data Center during transition from EDS to HP.  Included shutting down old data center infrastructure and equipment, rebuilding the data center with additional power and cooling capacity, consolidating and moving server based applications from remote sites, decommissioning  and disposition of old servers, e.g., ProLiant servers, migration of data and applications, hardware refreshes as well as replacements with new HP servers and Sun servers.  Overall there were hundreds of new servers involved as well as storage from EMC , e.g., Symmetrix and Celera.  The major rebuild also involved replication to remote centers.  The entire budget remained unknown but was well north of $500 million.

·               Drove upgrades and new projects to timely and successful completion 

·               Assembled teams and provided reports to upper management. 

·               Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.

·               Used MS Project 2003, GM PDAT and SDP-21 processes and methodology and monitored PMO metrics, issues, action items, and risks.  Reported out weekly to upper management.

IT Project Manager

Spherion at Volkswagen of America, Auburn Hills, MI Jul 2002 – May 2003

·               Managed application development projects as an IT Project Management Office (PMO) Project Manager.  Revisited/validated requirements and scope.  Developed implementation plans and schedules, communication plans, risk management plans, and managed project resources.

·               Prepared Cost Benefit Analyses.  Planned and managed enhancements to the logistics system, data warehousing, and development of a dealer web portal and extranet, and recommended databases for improved support of a networked a security system. 

·               Applied agile scrum methodology on projects.

·               Used MS Project and Plan View.

Senior Program Management Analyst

Pcubed, Inc. at Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI Feb 2000 – Jul 2002

·               Mentored/coached Program Management Analysts.  Served as the ‘go to’ person for MS Project and Project Management.  Trained consulting staff and customers on project management tools along with issue and risk management.

·               Monitored and tracked project milestones and deliverables, and recommended corrective action as necessary

·               Beta tested Microsoft SharePoint and the enterprise version of Microsoft Project.

Senior Program Management Analyst

Robbins-Gioia, Inc. at GM and Ford, Troy, Dearborn, MI Mar 1998 – Feb 2000

·               As Site Manager on the Bosch UO/ESS Automotive Occupant Sensor engagement provided direction and oversight to consultants assessing ability to complete development for market penetration. 

·               Provided program management analyst services at Ford.

·               Developed templates, defined processes, laid out reporting and analysis requirements, proposed documentation and review standards, and developed tracking databases, as well as proposed portfolio and governance guidelines for an EDS/Delphi IT Program Management Office (PMO). 

·               Used MS Project as well as Visio and PowerPoint to track and control projects.

Senior Project Planner and Account Manager

Plan Tech, Inc. in Detroit Area, MI Oct 1994 – Mar 1998

·               Managed consulting engagements.  Consulted to auto manufacturers and suppliers on effective use of program management.  Trained customer staff on modern project management tools & techniques. 

·               Collaborated with client personnel to develop templates and reporting processes.

SELF EMPLOYMENT

IT Consultant

Ventureon, LLC, Troy, MI 

As a contract IT professional, employment gaps occurred repeatedly, and gaps were filled with assignments developed through personal contacts. They included: 

·               TEKSystems

·               CMI

·               Proto-Techniques

Education

University of Wisconsin, Bachelor of Science in Math/Physics

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

PMP Certified - Project Management Institute, 1995; Active until Jun 2017 / ITIL Foundations Certified, 2006

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

Member of Project Management Institute (PMI) and active PMP.   Member of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACE International).

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