Steven Burda, MBA

Current

• Financial Planning, Procurement & Cost Management at The Boeing Company
• Founder, President, Connector & Philanthropist at Burda Consulting Co.

Past

• Senior Financial Analyst at SunGard Data Systems - Financial Systems
• Senior Financial Analyst (Reported to Finance Director) at Lockheed Martin
• Sr. Financial Analyst; Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP) at Lockheed Martin Corporation

• Leadership Development Program; Strategic Operations & Finance at CIGNA
• Investment Banking Internship - SalomonSmithBarney at Citigroup
• Assistant Manager / Business and Budget Associate at Network Business Services
• Entrepreneur, Social Media Expert, Connector, Photographer at Networking Websites

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Education

• University (Doctorate Degree Program)
• Dale Carnegie
• Villanova University

• Saint Joseph's University
• Lockheed Martin - Internal Course Level 2
• Lockheed Martin - Internal Course Level 1
• Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management
• George Washington High School

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Connections

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Industry

Defense & Space

Steven Burda, MBA’s Summary

● SHORT SUMMARY:
I'm Steven Burda & I move mountains. One day I'll take over the world. Nothing's impossible for me.

● LONG SUMMARY:
Hello, and welcome to my LinkedIn profile page, a place I call the "Networking of Today." At the present, I am gainfully employed, working in Financial Planning, Procurement & Cost Management arena at one of the well-known and greatly respected Fortune 50 company in the Philadelphia-area. The reason I am here (for past 4 years) is to reconnect with friends, family members, classmates, group and social circle members, former and present colleagues -- and to connect with new, exciting and interesting professionals from all walks of life, from various fields within many diverse industries and geographic locations. I love my profession, the people I work with and enjoy helping people getting the most of their lives as well - both on a professional and personal front. From time to time, I read Questions & Answers, and do contribute to them on regular basis -- because this is how we learn, develop and advance. With that, I hope you have a wonderful day, enjoy this site and the networking benefits it may offer us now or in the future. Connect to me directly, as you won't regret it. Feel free to read through 2,600+ recommendations left for me below, just in case you're skeptical in "value added" benefit in having me in your direct network. →

● Steven Burda, MBA ● My email is in Contact Settings ☛

● Professional info: http://tinyurl.com/BurdaContact

My extensive experience with FORTUNE 500 companies, clients, customers & vendors:

► THE BOEING COMPANY
► SUNGARD DATA SYSTEMS
► LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
► CIGNA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
► CITIGROUP, SALOMON SMITH BARNEY

● My personal & professional goals: http://tinyurl.com/MyGoals

● Once we are directly connected, you'll be able to see vital & important information about me and my involvements → at the bottom of this page → in "Contact Settings." (Enjoy!)

Steven Burda, MBA’s Specialties:

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn."

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● Opportunist ● Optimist ● Super Connector ●

✔ Everything about me (my expertise), in greater detail:
http://www.homepage.villanova.edu/steven.burda/

● My Press Profile with useful links: http://whyWebPR.com/burda

Steven Burda, MBA’s Experience

• Financial Planning, Procurement & Cost Management

  The Boeing Company

  (Public Company; BA; Aviation & Aerospace industry)

  November 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)

  I currently work in Financial Planning, Procurement & Cost Management at The Boeing Company in Ridley Park, PA (Philadelphia Site)
  
  I love my job and the people I work with!!
  
  Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) - combines weapons & aircraft capabilities, intelligence & surveillance systems, communications architectures & extensive large-scale integration expertise. IDS has three capabilities-driven businesses -- Boeing Military Aircraft, Network & Space Systems, and Global Services & Support.
  
  Currently work in Material Cost Management (Finance, Business Operations) role, supporting Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey multi-mission, military, tiltrotor aircrafts.  Primary responsibilities are to analyze financial information and associated risks/opportunities, provide internal/external customers and internal management with visibility of financial and operational performance. Develop, review, analyze and consolidate Estimates at Completion, Earned Value Management as well as other financial and operational forecasts/estimates.  Integrate all activities required to plan and support a contract, program, business unit or pool throughout its lifecycle. Develop and maintains cost and schedule performance measurement baselines, prepare variance analysis and quantified data/risks for management action, with mulit-million dollar responsibilities. Review monthly/quarterly performance and variation reports, reconcile and correct actual and allocated costs. Analyze business opportunities by assimilating strategic plans and business cases using appropriate financial indexes. Interface with various internal/external customers as well as industry and government representatives. Provide guidance and recommendations to customers and management, as well to be a mentee and mentor to others!
  
  ● http://www.boeing.com/ids ● My e-mail in contact section.
  
  ● Recipient of 2009 Boeing Pride Award & Boeing Appreciation Award
  
  ● http://tinyurl.com/Boeing2008 (# 27 ranking for 2008)

• Founder, President, Connector & Philanthropist

  Burda Consulting Co.

  (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  January 2007 — Present (2 years 11 months)

  As an MBA with 7+ years of corporate experience, I founded a non-profit consulting company with a mission to help small corporations, groups, individuals and professionals on various issues, based on my personal/professional experiences and education. My expertise ranges a variety of subjects, but primarily focused on: • professional networking & social media (i.e. Linkedin, Twitter) and its usage • economic/financial planning & organization • education on savings/investing/debt-management • college/career/life mentoring & coaching • computer/IT use for business & development purposes • strategic management consulting • recruiting • business/risk advisory • start-up and entrepreneurship • fundraiser & lead generation • human capital • intellectual property •
  
  * I do this purely out of passion and excitement of helping others who proactively seek help, advice, consulting & recommendations on above mentioned topics -- both online & offline -- during my own time in the evenings and/or weekends. I'm gainfully employed for a Fortune 50 company. This is done at no-cost with no expectations in return.
  
  ● I'm featured in Sep '09 book: "The Connectors: How the World's Most Successful Businesspeople Build Relationships and Win Clients for Life" (ISBN: 9780470488188, 272 pgs, Wiley & Sons)
  
  ● I'm featured in Oct '09 book: "Windmill Networking: Understanding, Leveraging & Maximizing Linkedin: An Unofficial, Step-by-Step Guide to Creating & Implementing Your Linkedin Brand - Social Networking in a Web 2.0 World" (ISBN: 9781439247051, 382 pgs, BookSurge Publishing)
  
  ● I'm featured in Sep '09 book: "How to Find a Job on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace & Other Social Networks" (ISBN: 9780071621335, Paperback, 256 pgs, McGraw-Hill)
  
  ● I've contributed & have been mentioned in publications like Wall Street Journal, Market Watch, The Economist, CIO Magazine, Entrepreneur, Fins, CollegeRecruiter, others.
  
  ● My Press Profile w/ useful links: http://whyWebPR.com/burda

• Senior Financial Analyst

  SunGard Data Systems - Financial Systems

  (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

  March 2007 — November 2008 (1 year 9 months)

  As Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) reporting directly to Divisional CFO, I supported the Finance, Accounting, Management, HR, Legal and Operations teams. Contributed and managed budgeting, forecasting, reporting, trending, variance analysis, business analytics and strategy. Major involvement with P&L, balance sheets, cash flow, capital expenditures, foreign exchanges, reserves, headcount statistics, operational restructuring and ongoing ad hoc requests for CFO, VPs, and various Senior Management/Executives...
  
  About SunGard: With annual revenue exceeding $5 billion, SunGard, a Fortune 500 company, is a global leader in software & processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also helps information-dependent enterprises of all types to ensure the continuity of their business. SunGard serves more than 25,000 customers in more than 50 countries, including the world's 50 largest financial services companies. I worked at Wayne, PA (HQ) location.
  
  ● http://www.sungard.com ● http://tinyurl.com/SunGard2008 ●
  
  Primary Industries: Alternative Investments, Banking, Benefit Administration, Capital Markets, Energy, Government, Higher Education, Insurance, Investments, Manufacturing, Public Sector, Securities.

• Senior Financial Analyst (Reported to Finance Director)

  Lockheed Martin

  (Public Company; LMT; Defense & Space industry)

  June 2006 — February 2007 (9 months)

  ● Promoted from Sr. Financial Analyst; Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP 3-year Program June 2003 - June 2006)
  
  Senior Financial Analyst:
  • Responsible for various departmental analyses of Accounts Payable, Treasury and Cash Management.
  • Weekly/monthly/quarterly tracking and ownership of P&L, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow and Dashboards.
  • Performed ongoing financial research, investigations, reconciliations & presentations of various reporting.
  • Reported to the Treasurer, working closely with staff & senior managers on critical business issues.
  • Well-versed in financial & accounting systems (including SAP, PeopleSoft, TeamTrack, Excel Macros)
  • Successfully supervised a small group of staff accountants and AP/AR clerks.

• Sr. Financial Analyst; Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP)

  Lockheed Martin Corporation

  (Public Company; LMT; Defense & Space industry)

  June 2003 — June 2006 (3 years 1 month)

  About me & my program: Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) at Lockheed Martin is designed to prepare high potential employees for future positions in financial leadership. The program is a structured three-year curriculum with a combination of on-the-job experience and formal classroom training. My rotational assignments incorporated aspects of financial planning and analysis, estimating and cost control, cash analysis, program accounting and finance, contracts, auditing, capital planning, strategy, budgeting/overhead, tactical staffing, business management and information technologies. As you can see, the experiential part of the program is comprised of job rotations and special projects, designed to provide a broad set of experiences. Each assignment concluded with a formal performance appraisal to assist with career planning and development. Location worked: King of Prussia, PA.
  
  • Graduated FLDP Program in 2006 with Highest Recommendations.
  
  • More details are found here: http://tinyurl.com/BurdaFLDP

• Leadership Development Program; Strategic Operations & Finance

  CIGNA

  (Public Company; CI; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

  May 2002 — August 2002 (4 months)

  CIGNA HealthCare, Bloomfield, CT
  http://tinyurl.com/CIGNA-FDP
  
  Leadership Development Program; Strategic Service Operations Intern
  • Attributed to the development of virtual iCare operational system by testing acceptance scripts and writing expected results for regression of internal programs.
  • Worked with budgets and allocation of resources within the finance departments across regions.
  • Analyzed data for volume assessment on eService, call volume for Flexible Spending Accounts and forecasts concerning Interactive Voice Response usage and Computer Telephony Integration.
  • Implemented and trained Computer Telephony Integration transfer technology for 300+ employees.

• Investment Banking Internship - SalomonSmithBarney

  Citigroup

  (Public Company; C; Financial Services industry)

  2001 — May 2002 (1 year )

  CITIGROUP, SALOMON SMITH BARNEY
  Investments, Retirement and Portfolio Management; Internship
  
  • Prepared series of annual reports (using Excel and PowerPoint) and diversification profiles, which the Financial Consultants presented to over 800 of their clients.
  • Worked with the ACT! contact management software, maintained and updated profiles of clients to ensure that all contact information is current and accurate; monitored weekly stock performance.
  • Created quarterly financial prospects, client maintenance letters, reports and other visual charts/graphs.
  • Direct interaction and exposure to Mutual Funds portfolio managers and Investment Banking executives.
  • Acquired deep understanding of retirement/401(k) plans, mutual/stock funds, and other investment vehicles.
  
  I worked at Bala Cynwyd, PA location.

• Assistant Manager / Business and Budget Associate

  Network Business Services

  (Business Supplies and Equipment industry)

  November 1998 — January 2002 (3 years 3 months)

  Network Business Services - Philadelphia, PA
  
  • Business & Legal Advisory Services & Solutions, Consulting, Editing, Printing, Publishing, Budget, Invoicing & Tax Preparations.
  
  • I helped a wonderful family run their day-to-day business operations (part-time). This was while I was full-time in High School and in early years of college. I learned a great deal during these few years!
  
  • The way to learn to do things is to do things. The way to learn a trade is to work at it. Success teaches how to succeed. Begin with the determination to succeed, and the work is half done already.

• Entrepreneur, Social Media Expert, Connector, Photographer

  Networking Websites

  (E-Learning industry)

  January 1992 — January 2002 (10 years 1 month)

  I am a Super Connector. I don't just say "I will do it" -- I actually do it. I've been doing networking ever since the day I can remember - I guess that thing just comes naturally to me. I'm not a magician, but sometimes I can work magic. Tell me, how can I help you? I'm sure there's some way I can... just remember: "Those who ask...Get!"
  
  • As a Connector, I'm a true believer in "Pay-It-Forward" philosophy: http://www.cio.com/article/print/470122
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  "In the future, you have no shareholders. You have no rivals, no partnership, no customers. You have neither accomplishments nor challenges. No one does, because the future hasn't happened yet. It is a white canvas. A clean slate. A blank sheet. ...How will you write it?"

Steven Burda, MBA’s Education

• University (Doctorate Degree Program)

  DBA, Doctor of Business Administration , Management, Leadership, Social Impact Management , 2014 (expected)

  • Doctoral/PhD Candidate in Business Administration (DBA)
  
  • Part-time (2010 to 2014) while being full-time employed.
  
  • I have applied and have been accepted to 8 different Doctoral / PhD programs at accredited US universities. Still in process of deciding which to begin: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_of_Business_Administration
  
  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program focuses on the application of theory rather than on the development of new theory. The DBA program, by virtue of its focus on application of theory, has more practical application in managerial settings than the PhD. I already hold BBA, MBA and Post-MBA.

  Activities and Societies:

  TBD

• Dale Carnegie

  Professional Training Certificate , 2009 — 2009

  About Dale Carnegie Training and Accreditation:
  
  • Founded in 1912, Dale Carnegie Training has evolved from one man's belief in the power of self-improvement to a performance-based training company with offices worldwide. Dale Carnegie Training focus is on giving people in business the opportunity to sharpen their skills and improve their performance in order to build positive, steady, and profitable results.
  
  • The Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET), The American Council on Education (ACE), Accredited Institutions of Post Secondary Education (AIPE), Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)

  Activities and Societies:

  • Corporate Training & Leadership Course
  
  • ISO 9001:2000 Certified • www.dalecarnegie.com

• Villanova University

  Post-MBA , Int'l Business & Management , 2006 — 2007

  http://www.villanova.edu/business/academics/graduate/postmba/
  
  ● AACSB Accredited University

  Activities and Societies:

  Participated in various university activities. Part-Time MBA Program Ranked #11 in the Nation by BusinessWeek.
  
  http://www.villanova.edu/business/newsmedia/rankings.htm

• Saint Joseph's University

  MBA, Summa Cum Laude , Finance & Management , 2004 — 2006

  http://www.sju.edu/mba
  
  ● AACSB Accredited University
  
  "U.S. News Ranks Saint Joseph's Part-Time MBA Program # 1 in Pennsylvania"

  Activities and Societies:

  MBA GPA 3.88 of 4.00 - International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma, Net Impact Member.

• Lockheed Martin - Internal Course Level 2

  Financial Leadership Development Curriculum II - (FLDC II) , Case Studies on Financial Decisions & Business Management , 2004 — 2004

  Instructed and facilitated by Senior-Level Manager/Executive of the Lockheed Martin Company.

  Activities and Societies:

  Ranked Top of Class.

• Lockheed Martin - Internal Course Level 1

  Financial Leadership Development Curriculum I - (FLDC I) , Government Accounting, Contracts and Financial Reporting , 2003 — 2003

  Instructed and facilitated by Senior-Level Manager/Executive of the Lockheed Martin Company.

  Activities and Societies:

  www.lockheedjobs.com/college_leadershipdev_finance.asp

• Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management

  BBA - Magna Cum Laude , Finance & Economics (minor in Russian) , 1999 — 2003

  http://sbm.temple.edu/ranking
  http://www.foxmbasa.com/conference/speakers.html
  
  ● Recipient of over 30 scholarships and monetary awards based on character, academics, merit, and leadership qualities.
  
  ● AACSB Accredited University

  Activities and Societies:

  ● Business Honors & University Honors Programs. Please view my networking CV for awards, leadership activities and positions.

• George Washington High School

  Diploma with Honors , General Studies , 1995 — 1999

  ● GPA 4.0 of 4.0 (AP & Honors classes) - Graduated in Top 2% of class from George Washington High School.
  
  ● Upon Graduation in 1999, received U.S. Savings Bond Awards for education excellence, and certificate awards for many hours of volunteer work, perfect attendance and having straight As in all subjects throughout the entire senior year.

  Activities and Societies:

  Member of National Honor Society, French Honor Society, French Club, Mu Alpha Theta Math Club, Advanced Computer Club, Mentally Gifted (MG) Program, Hi-Tech Learning Community. Also, published in 3 consecutive editions of Who’s Who Among Top High School Students.

Additional Information

Steven Burda, MBA’s Interests:

I have a large gamut of interests… from business to politics, from photography to travels, from technology to science, from sports to entertainment... The list just goes on, as life is so much worth living!! ● I am followed by thousands on Twitter: http://twitter.com/sburda "The Devil knows more by being old than he does by being the Devil." ...Mind teaching me something new today? ● On February 11, 2009, I was on Martha Stewart Show, talking about the power of networking and harvesting meaningful online (and offline) professional relationships! ● On February 13, 2009, I was cited in the Economist, in the articles titled "Only Connect: Reaching out online in an age of uncertainty"... You can read it here: http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13129427

Steven Burda, MBA’s Groups:

I am a Manager, Officer or Member of various professional and social groups and associations on Linkedin and offline. See my "Contact Settings" for details.

•    Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (25,000+ members)
•    eOffice
•    Executive Suite
•    Villanova Alumni Networking Society
•    On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs
•    Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group)
•    Telecom Professionals
•    OpenNetworker.com
•    Boeing Employees Networking Group
•    SunGard Alumni Group
•    Personal Branding Network
•    Temple University Alumni Association
•    Gmail Users
•    Finance & Accounting Professionals
•    CNN News
•    The Vanguard Networking Group
•    Fidelity Investments Networking Group
•    Google Group
•    Bright Ideas & Entrepreneurs
•    BusinessWeek Group
•    Fortune Global Group
•    Goodwill Group
•    Consultants Network
•    Craigslist Group
•    eMarketing Association Network
•    TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
•    Microsoft Excel Users
•    Economist Group
•    Private Equity Investment Group
•    Leading International Open Networkers (LION)
•    GroupLinked.com
•    Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Network
•    LI Live - Philly
•    InvitesWelcome.com (Open Networkers)
•    Sports Industry Network™
•    Russian connection
•    DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE CONNECTIONS
•    LOCKHEED MARTIN CONNECTIONS
•    LION500.com (Open Networkers)
•    Networking in PA/NY/NJ/DE
•    Twitter Me
•    SuperGroup Founders
•    Top Recommended People

Steven Burda, MBA’s Honors:

• Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" 2006:

• My February 2008 CV can be viewed here:
http://www.homepage.villanova.edu/steven.burda/

• I value each and every direct connection that I have. I respect and appreciate the privacy of my trusted professionals that are in my direct contact. I do not share, give or sell e-mails or any other contact information.

• I've been active on Linkedin since 2006, and I'm well known and respected by many, both in online & offline communities.

• My Russian-style Linkedin page, on Professionali.ru (Профессионалы): http://professionali.ru/~burda

- - - - - - - Books I highly recommend: - - - - - - -
● "Blink" ● "Never Eat Alone" ● "A Friend in Every City" ● "The Power of Nice" ● "The Virtual Handshake" ● "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" ● "What Got You Here Won't Get You There" ● "Outlier" ● "How Steven Burda took over the World” (to be published, eventually) ●

© 2004-2009 by Steven Burda - - © Cлавик Бурда

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