I am a dynamic IT project manager with a proven ability to bridge the gap between technical complexity and strategic execution. With expertise spanning IT project management, database development, and network administration, I excel at turning challenges into opportunities for innovation. My experience ranges from managing schedules for NASA’s cutting-edge space communication projects to designing secure and efficient network infrastructures and crafting SQL-driven solutions that drive business insights. A veteran with a disciplined approach and a passion for problem-solving, I thrive in environments that demand precision, creativity, and collaboration. I don’t just deliver results—I engineer success, creating lasting impacts through technology-driven solutions.
IT Project Manager and Proud Military Veteran
Key Skills
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Comprehensive Project Planning: Expert in developing detailed project schedules and work breakdown structures, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and 100% on-time delivery of high-stakes initiatives.
Resource Optimization: Skilled at allocating and managing resources across multiple projects, reducing schedule delays by identifying and mitigating risks early in the project lifecycle.
Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, delivering actionable reports and fostering alignment to achieve project goals efficiently.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Experienced in leading teams of 15+ members across departments, ensuring seamless communication and execution of complex project milestones.
Risk Management Expertise: Adept at performing "what-if" scenario planning and implementing contingency strategies, minimizing project risks and enhancing overall reliability.
Agile and Waterfall Methodologies: Demonstrated ability to adapt project management approaches to meet the needs of diverse teams and objectives, leveraging Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall frameworks.
Process Improvement: Delivered measurable results by identifying and resolving over 75 process inefficiencies, improving workflow accuracy and reducing manual errors by over 50%.
Technology Integration: Successfully implemented systems like Salesforce, Oracle, and Microsoft Project to streamline operations, enhance data visibility, and improve decision-making processes.
Budget and Timeline Management: Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, with a focus on balancing competing priorities and constraints effectively.
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Comprehensive Database Management: Designed and managed large-scale databases using platforms like Oracle and SQL Server, supporting mission-critical operations with 99.9% uptime.
Data Security and Integrity: Implemented encryption protocols, data masking techniques, and role-based access controls to secure sensitive data, achieving 100% compliance with security audits.
Advanced Query Development: Authored over 200 complex queries, views, and stored procedures, reducing data retrieval times by 30% and enhancing reporting accuracy for stakeholders.
Performance Optimization: Improved database performance by analyzing and resolving bottlenecks, increasing query efficiency by 40% and ensuring scalability for high-demand applications.
Data Migration and Integration: Successfully migrated datasets exceeding 1TB between Oracle and SQL Server environments, ensuring seamless integration and zero data loss.
Backup and Recovery Expertise: Developed robust backup and recovery strategies, reducing downtime during system failures to under 15 minutes and safeguarding critical data assets.
Collaborative Solutions: Partnered with cross-functional teams to design data models and workflows, improving system functionality and supporting organizational objectives effectively.
Automation and Maintenance: Automated routine database maintenance tasks, reducing manual intervention by 50% and ensuring consistent data integrity.
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Comprehensive Network Management: Designed, implemented, and maintained secure LAN and WAN infrastructures supporting 500+ users, achieving 99.9% network uptime across all systems.
Network Security Expertise: Deployed firewalls, encryption protocols, and ITIL-based best practices to safeguard networks, successfully mitigating 100+ potential security threats annually.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnosed and resolved complex network issues affecting critical operations, reducing downtime by 40% and ensuring uninterrupted access to key systems.
Scalable Infrastructure Design: Planned and deployed scalable network solutions, enabling seamless organizational growth and accommodating a 30% increase in user demand over two years.
Performance Optimization: Conducted traffic analysis and optimized network performance, improving data transfer speeds by 25% and ensuring stable connectivity for high-demand applications.
Disaster Recovery and Redundancy: Implemented redundant systems and disaster recovery protocols, reducing recovery times from major outages to under 20 minutes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with IT, operations, and leadership teams to align network architecture with business objectives, improving efficiency and scalability.
Technology Integration: Integrated advanced tools such as VPNs, MPLS, and cloud-based solutions to enhance network flexibility and support remote work for 100+ employees.
