SUMMARY

* Three masters degrees - Master of Business Administration (MBA) specializing i

n international business, Master of Project Management (MPM) and Master of Infor
mation Systems Management (MISM) specializing in information security
* Active DoD Security clearance (Secret) as well as ISA/TS/SI/TK/G
* 15 years of professional experience managing programs and projects; successful
ly delivering projects on-time
* Strong experience with project initiation, planning, executing, monitoring, co
ntrolling and closing
* Solid knowledge of PMI's PMBOK, PRINCE II, ITIL, Six Sigma, CMMI, P3M3 and EPM
* Recognized for leadership in planning, scheduling, crisis and risk management,
and definition of scope for information systems and IT security projects
Professional strengths include:
* Project Development
* Project Portfolio Management
* Enterprise Project Management
* Strategic Planning
* Program Management Office
* Multi-site Team Management
* Team Leadership / Building
* Process Improvements
* Rapid Conflict Resolution
* Productivity Enhancements
* Quality Control
* Change Management
* Cost Containment
* Budget Management
* Revenue Generation
EDUCATION
* MISM - Master of Information Systems Management, Keller Graduate School of Man
agement - DeVry University (2010)
* MBA - Master of Business Administration (Specialization: International Busines
s), KGSM - DeVry University (2009)
* MPM - Master of Project Management, Keller Graduate School of Management - DeV
ry University (2008)
* BS Management, University of Maryland - UMUC (2003)
Academic Certifications:
* Graduate Certificate - Information Assurance - One year study program - DeVry
University (2010)
* Graduate Certificate - Project Management - One year study program - DeVry Un
iversity (2008)
* Undergraduate Certificate - e-Commerce Management - One year study program -
University of Maryland (2002)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
* PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP- In progress)
* ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
* ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
* ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
SELECT PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING
* Tools for Successful Project Management
* Risk and Change Management
* Project Management Communications
* Team Facilitation and Management
* Quality Management and Assurance
* Effective Process Definition and Metrics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential, Silver Spring, MD, USA (2003 - Present)
Information Technology & Information Security Program Director
* Managed complex enterprise-wide programs spanning multiple projects with dispa
rate teams including on site and remote locations
* Provided direction and oversight of operational activities of the enterprise I
T and information security programs, including prioritizing project workloads, p
roviding project oversight, reviewing project status, taking corrective action,
ensuring compliance with established processes, providing status and metrics to
management and committees, and ensuring projects are delivered on-time, on-budge
t and within scope
* Ensured that IT organization is aligned with the needs of the business, and th
at relationships with internal clients are managed proactively to maximize resul
ts and customer satisfaction
* Conducted strategic planning and ensured that effective program management gov
ernance, procedures, tools, and financial controls are established and maintaine
d for the program's operations. Actively supported and contributed to internal S
DLC methodologies and PMO
* Successfully managed a 5 year contract providing IT Security consulting servic
es for the Executive Office of the President in Washington DC; responsible for d
irecting, administering, and coordinating the activities of the security program
portfolio in accordance with established policies, goals, and objectives
* Managed multimillion dollar contracts for Department of Defense; provided day
to day project management expertise for selected, high priority, and complex pro
jects. Developed detailed project plans that identified all tasks that needed to
be completed in the project including milestones, timelines, anticipation of pr
oblems, corrective actions to problems or issues, and facilitation of scope mana
gement
* Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related
projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives
* Defined and initiated projects, and assigned team leads to manage the cost, sc
hedule, and performance of component projects, while working to ensure the ultim
ate success and acceptance of the program
* Maintained continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objec
tives, and made recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness t
oward the business result or strategic intent
* Spearheaded, presented, and developed / implemented innovative new processes a
nd procedures to manage costs, improve productivity and efficiency, and enhance
bottom-line profitability
* Built credibility, established rapport, and maintained communication with stak
eholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization
Confidential (1999 - 2003)
Internet Banking Project Manager
* Successfully implemented a multi-million dollar Internet banking project for t
he Bank using PRINCE II methodology
* Directed and managed project development from beginning to end
* Defined project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in
collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
* Developed full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
* Effectively communicated project expectations to team members and stakeholders
 in a timely and clear fashion
* Liaised with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
* Estimated the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
* Set and continually managed project expectations with team members and other s
takeholders
* Delegated tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
* Identified and resolved issues and conflicts within the project team
* Identified and managed project dependencies and critical path
* Planned and scheduled project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, using a
ppropriate tools
* Developed and delivered progress reports, proposals, requirements documentatio
n, and presentations
* Proactively managed changes in project scope, identified potential crises, and
devised contingency plans
* Defined project success criteria and disseminated them to involved parties thr
oughout project life cycle
Confidential (1996 - 1999)
Project Leader - Senior Webmaster
* Successfully managed and completed several Web site development projects for m
ajor clients including a Web based E-Commerce/Electronic Ordering system with se
cured transactions capability for the United States Naval Facilities Engineering
Command (NAVFAC)
* Developed and implemented an interactive Web site that is responsible for the
reporting of $7 billion in sales data for the United States General Service Admi
nistration
* Developed a Web site for the United States Department of Transportation that e
nables all commercial carriers in North America to view and download the latest
fuel tax rates and stay current with the latest fuel tax requirements
* Worked on three large-scale Oracle based Web applications for the United State
s Navy (Office of Naval Research) and a Web based e-Commerce system for National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
* Implemented networked project planning and reporting tool to inform all projec
t members of progress and milestones