David Witty

Kansas City

816-206-1092

david.witty@yahoo.com

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

General Electric Transportation Systems (2006 – Current)

North America Project Controls Scheduling Leader – Planning, Scheduling, Management

Manage and direct a decentralized team of planners and schedulers for the North America Region of GE Transportation – Intelligent Transportation Systems (Rail).  This team provides planning and scheduling support for all rail signaling projects in North America. The team plans project execution, creates project baseline schedules that are role and resource loaded, tracks project performance, measures progress, and maintains CPM project schedules for all transit and rail signaling and communications projects in the North America Region. Team members guide and supervise monthly schedule updates, administer project, track progress and labor budgets, provide monthly status reporting, and host project status calls for large, multi-year and multi-million dollar transit projects for GE Transportation Systems.

·   Lead and direct the activities of a large and highly skilled team in the execution of planning and scheduling activities in support of rail signaling projects

·   Hire and train entry level through senior planners and scheduling staff to support the North America region

·   Perform weekly/monthly/quarterly project reviews on key schedule and project metrics

·   Establish standardized global schedule reporting across regional nodes and products/ projects

·   Review S-Curves, OTD metrics, resource distributions and allocations, float on CPM schedules

·   Establish regional processes and procedures for planning and scheduling of large-scale signaling projects (over $100M)

·   Develop toolsets to simplify and standardize processes and procedures

·   Provide planning and scheduling support for international Proposal Team

Project Controls Senior Planner/Scheduler – Project Planning, Scheduling, Management

Manage and direct project performance, measure progress, and maintain CPM project schedules for multiple transit and rail signaling and communications projects delivering train control systems and infrastructure. Guide and supervise monthly invoicing for delivered project functionality.  Organize and maintain project work breakdown structures, CPM schedules, budgets, monthly status reporting, and host project status calls for large, multi-year and multi-million dollar transit projects for GE Transportation Systems.

·   Plan and manage signaling and communications projects

·   Maintain and manage multiple project assignments in the US, the Americas, and Europe

·   Interface with external customers and internal departments

·   Develop project plans, work breakdown structures, CPM schedules, resource requirements, and budgets for GE Transportation Systems Proposal team for domestic and international projects

·   Responsible for monitoring project financial status and overall performance

·   Organize and maintain projects and schedules, budgets, monthly status and earned value reporting

·   Prepare, negotiate, and manage billing process for multimillion-dollar light rail transit projects

·   Design, develop and implement automated processes, tools and procedures in support of best practices

·   Perform root-cause analysis of project schedule performance and related issues or problems

·   Review monthly status of project deliverables, working with engineers, manufacturing, system and software development teams to meet project objectives and timelines

·   Participate and provide support and input on Continuous Process Improvement initiatives

·   Developed and introduced linked project schedule and project map with sequencing and date information automatically updating from the project schedule (P3/P6)

·   CPM project schedules created and maintained using Primavera project management software

·   Product development schedules created and maintained with Microsoft Project software

·   Utilize project management practices conforming with the Project Management Body of Knowledge

VERIZON BUSINESS (1996 – 2006)

Senior Project Manager – Credit and Collections (Finance)

Managed the PMO Outsourced Resource Office, guiding the activities of outsourced software development teams from project inception through final implementation of key, large-scale systems. Implemented processes and procedures in support of best practices and executed multiple simultaneous rollouts with external vendors.

·   Managed cross-functional, matrix teams (engineering, infrastructure, software development, legal, marketing, operations, and finance) from the inception through implementation

·   Provided overall team leadership and management of software and application development projects and network/infrastructure projects

·   Responsible for project financial status and overall project performance

·   Implemented and maintained Service Level Agreements with client organizations

·   Utilized project management practices conforming with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

·   Conducted workshops with stakeholders to gather and synthesize business requirements for system and process improvements; analyze the high-level business needs; identify and evaluate alternatives; and translate accumulated requirements into integrated functional and logical specifications and solutions

·   Reviewed and developed business cases, business requirements, and system requirements

·   Interfaced with internal department heads, internal groups, and external customers

·   Developed Level Of Effort (LOE) estimates, work breakdown structures, projects schedules, risk management analysis, the delegation of tasks, and proposing and monitoring risk mitigation work plans

·   Communicated technical issues to IT management and business partners and other stakeholders; ensured internal and external resources understood business needs related to projects

·   Worked with the client and key stakeholders within the Project Management Office to define the business vision, project scope, identify affected users, and determine the value delivered by projects

·   Maintained timelines and tracked project progress; assessed variances from the plan and developed and implemented changes as necessary to ensure projects met time, cost and quality objectives

·   Provided accurate and timely project communication at regular intervals to internal and external teams, clients, and key stakeholders ensuring the scope, timeline and contingencies were clearly understood

·   Established appropriate project structure and staffing plans and participated in the staffing process; managed project teams consisting of local and remote personnel

·   Consulted with senior management on long-term system strategies; performed gap analysis; maintained expert knowledge in multiple IT disciplines and business organizations, and used that knowledge to make strategic decisions in a timely manner

·   Defined data element requirements, the related business rules, and supporting data architecture for software  applications/systems utilizing Oracle databases

·   Conducted post-implementation audits and formal customer reviews at project completion to confirm acceptance and satisfaction; supervised quality assurance; ensured consistency and adherence to company standards, processes, and policies for all projects

·   Supported mainframe, mid-range, and Windows server platforms from SUN, HP, Dell, and IBM

·   Project Management toolkit included: Microsoft Office (Project, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), Primavera (P3), Claim Digger, Requisite Pro, and Rational Rose (UML) and Unified Process (RUP)

·   Application development and network toolkit composed of Java, .net, ASP, and SQL (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL), PL/SQL, SQL scripting, Rational products, Tivoli Products (Alarms, Access Manager, Identity Manager), HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Freehand, Director / Shockwave, Illustrator, Photoshop, PVCS Version Manager and Tracker, and Erwin (data modeling)

Senior Information Technology Project Manager –Revenue Reporting (IT PMO/Controls)

Managed multiple on-going application and system releases with responsibilities for requirements, business ROI analysis, funding, scope definition, staffing, project scheduling, and release training and implementation. Reported progress to the clients, sponsor organizations, key stakeholders, and the Information Systems organization. Responsible for the preparation and distribution technical training and documentation.

·   Implemented new technical solutions for the Revenue Reporting organization, including customized Off-the-Shelf (OTS) and internally developed systems and applications

·   Analyzed business requirements, organized JAD sessions, coded, tested, and deployed new application and systems and enhancements to existing application software and systems

·   Replaced aging business-critical applications with systems utilizing advanced architecture and platforms delivering improved performance and reliability while delivering enhanced features and functionality

·   Worked in conjunction with the PMO in the planning, implementation, and deployment of Enterprise Resource Management (ERM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

·   Successfully organized and completed multiple post-merger system and data migration efforts for enterprise wide systems and data warehouses

·   Produced structured business documentation including Statement of Work, Business Requirements, Functional Requirements, and Technical Requirements

·   Identified project impacts on existing upstream and downstream processes and data within the business unit and enterprise, and assisted process and system owners with any required modifications

·   Documented Business Use Cases

·   Developed Test Use Cases and test plans

·   Assembled the project plan including performance metrics, schedules, critical path, risk management, training, and implementation/project termination in adherence to established internal project methodology and software development life cycle (SDLC)

·   Developed and maintained project budget and resource usage data

·   Developed Level Of Effort (LOE) estimates, work breakdown structures, projects schedules, risk management analysis, the delegation of tasks, and proposing and monitoring risk mitigation work plans

·   Utilized project management practices conforming with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

·   Researched technical issues, translated business requests, produced requirements and detailed functional specifications, and delivered documented technical analysis and appropriate functional deliverables for multiple systems and applications through facilitated workshops and interviews with business users, key stakeholders and development teams

·   Prepared the business case and prioritized of functional requirements derived from client/user requests

·   Developed, produced, and executed use cases, test cases; and ensured compliance with IS/IT and other internal Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) standards

·   Developed and maintained cost estimates, funding requirements, and prepared, submitted, tracked, and obtained funding approval for projects

·   Produced project schedules and supervised progress on tasks, milestones, and managed schedule issues

·   Managed project-related communications and set expectations for the development team as well as the client organization

·   Performed data analysis and testing using SQL scripting, Erwin, and Toad

·   Systems platforms included mainframe, mid-range, and Windows servers from SUN, HP, Dell, and IBM

·   Application development and network toolkit composed of Java, .net, ASP, and SQL (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL), PL/SQL, SQL scripting, Rational products, Tivoli Products (Alarms, Access Manager, Identity Manager), HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Freehand, Director / Shockwave, Illustrator, Photoshop, PVCS Version Manager and Tracker, and Erwin (data modeling)

Information Technology Manager – Order Processing and Provisioning (IT)

Hired, trained, evaluated and directed staff and supervised the work of 18 developers, technical writers, and instructors in the preparation and distribution of order entry and provisioning systems, instructional and performance support systems and applications, technical documentation, and technical training to support those systems.

·   Held workshops and working sessions with key stakeholders to gather and synthesize business requirements for system and process improvements, translating accumulated requirements into integrated functional and logical specifications and solutions

·   Developed and maintained project budget and resource usage data

·   Developed project plan and schedule in adherence to established internal project methodology and software development life cycle (SDLC)

·   Designed and delivered technical training for new software implementations

·   Documented business use cases and developed test use cases and plans

·   Tracked project progress, managed resources, and tracked life cycles using Primavera.

·   Supervised and mentored new hires and interns in analysis, design and development

·   Produced structured business documentation including Statement of Work, Business Requirements, Functional Requirements, and Technical Requirements

·   Received PMI PMP fast-track certification training through IT Training organization

·   Utilized project management practices conforming with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

·   Performed data analysis and testing using SQL scripting, Erwin, and Toad.

·   Systems platforms included mainframe, mid-range, and Windows servers from SUN, HP, Dell, and IBM.

·   Analysis, development, and network toolkit and environment included: Solaris, Java, .net, ASP, JavaScript, JSP, WebLogic, HTML, XML, CGI, PERL, C#, LDAP, RSA security, Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server, MySQL, PL/SQL, Windows 2003/XP, Vmware, Rational products, Tivoli Products (Alarms, Access Manager, Identity Manager), PVCS Version Manager and Tracker, and Erwin.

Senior Business and Systems Analyst – Order Processing and Provisioning (IT)

Compiled and produced detailed business and system requirements and specifications for large, enterprise class software applications and systems supporting the Front Office order processing and provisioning organizations.

·   Produced structured business documentation including Statement of Work, Business Requirements, Functional Requirements, and Technical Requirements

·   Conducted meetings with stakeholders to gather and synthesize business requirements for system and process improvements and analyze the high-level business needs translating the accumulated requirements into integrated functional and logical specifications and solutions

·   Identified project impacts on existing upstream and downstream processes and data within the business unit and enterprise, and assisted process and system owners with any required modifications

·   Documented Business Use Cases

·   Developed Test Use Cases and test plans

·   Performed data analysis and testing using SQL scripting, Erwin, and Toad.

Senior Technical Writer – Instructional System Design

Compiled and produced detailed technical documentation and training materials for large, enterprise class software applications and systems, including online training, online performance support systems and solutions, and paper-based materials and guides.

·   Working with Subject Matter Experts and client organizations, performed skills gap analysis, defined instructional objectives, and determined instructional media and delivery for internal training initiatives

·   Researched technical training requirements, translated business requests, produced technical requirements and detailed functional specifications, and delivered documented technical analysis and appropriate functional deliverables for multiple systems and applications through facilitated workshops and interviews with business users, key stakeholders and development teams

·   Produced business and system analysis documentation, project plans, help system content, and system design documentation

DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – CIS Instructor, Adjunct Facility

Developed and delivered Management Information System courseware and traditional classroom instruction. Researched and prepared course development grant requests for college district.

·   Classroom instructor for introductory computer courses and business communications courses

·   Prepared and delivered instruction in the use of industry-standard business presentation and publishing software

SOFTWARE SKILLS

·   Microsoft Project, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio

·   Rational Rose, Rational Unified Process (RUP), PVCS Version Manager and Tracker

·   Primavera P3, Claim Digger, Requisite Pro

·   HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, .net, ASP, Lingo, C, Pascal, Cobol, and Basic

·   SQL (Oracle, SQL Server, TOAD, MySQL), Erwin

·   Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Express, PageMaker, FrameMaker, ForeHTML Pro, HTML Help

·   Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Freehand, Director / Shockwave

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION, AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

·   1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Employee Performance Award

·   2007, 2008 Awarded Performance Bonus

·   1996 Outstanding Teamwork Award

·   Project Management Institute (pursuing PMP certification)

·   Six Sigma (pursuing Green Belt/Black Belt)

EDUCATION – Graduate Studies

University of Oklahoma – M Ed. Instructional Psychology and Technology (Incomplete, GPA 4.0)

EDUCATION – Undergraduate Education

Phillips University – BS Communications (cum laude, GPA 3.55)

·   Minor in Computer Information Sciences

·   President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll

·   Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges

·   Regional news crew intern (camera, editing, production)

·   Production intern – Public Service programming

Eastfield College – AA Communications Management (GPA 3.08)

·   Minor in Computer Information Systems

·   Dean’s Honor Roll

·   First Place in State-wide Intercollegiate News Writing and Reporting Competition

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

·   Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

·   Project Management Institute (pursuing PMP certification)

·   Six Sigma (pursuing Green Belt/Black Belt)

·   Data Processing Management Association (DPMA)

·   Society of Technical Communicators (STC)

·   Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)

·   Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

·   Efficacy of Second Language Acquisition Through Interactive Digital Instruction (computer-based learning)

PUBLISHED WORKS

·   The Classroom of the Future – delivering instructional content digitally