Program Manager / Implementation Architect at Raytheon
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Program Manager / Implementation Architect at Raytheon
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Business-focused Information Technology background with over nine years experience in hi-tech, Fortune 100 companies and graduate of a Corporate Leadership Development Program. Expertise includes business process modeling, project management & system integration. Recognized for ability to consistently deliver critical, highly sensitive programs on time and budget; architect robust, extensible solutions; effectively manage diverse teams. Proven ability to execute in all stages of project lifecycle from ideation to implementation. Demonstrated ability to take on subject matter expert role and thrive in the space between the end user and technical engineer.
Product management, strategy development, architecture development, IT consulting, process redesign, IT services, project management,
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; RTN; Defense & Space industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)
Responsible for all architecture, strategy, and roadmap development for knowledge management solution area. Technologies are focused on knowledge management, reuse & collaboration and incorporate many elements of Web 2.0.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; RTN; Defense & Space industry)
June 2005 — June 2007 (2 years 1 month)
Leadership Development Program, Network Centric Systems, PMO
Two year rotational program that develops next generation of Raytheon leadership. Held positions in: Application Development; Corporate Governance, Controls and Risk Management; Program Management Office. Additional responsibilities included ‘C’ level networking, intensive business training and critical leadership skill development.
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Retail industry)
September 2004 — May 2005 (9 months)
As a constultant for Stop and Shop I was required to address current trends in the retail grocery environment and provide ideas for labor management solutions. I specifically addressed Stop and Shop's current labor management tools and identified technologies that would help them improve their current labor traking. The position additionally required process flow analysis, benchmarking and industry research.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; EDS; Information Technology and Services industry)
November 1999 — January 2004 (4 years 3 months)
Developed programming & integration skills. Led 30 projects to upgrade client information systems for service enhancement and regulatory compliance.
• Brought 5.5MM monthly transactions into HIPAA compliance and improved process efficiency by enhancing 5 front and back-end subsystems during massive system transformation.
• Conducted client meetings as HIPAA Subject Matter Expert. Consulted clients in making critical implementation decisions by evaluating available technologies, cost drivers and legal obligations.
• Reduced costs and preserved system integrity by implementing Electronic Data Interchange software for large government client.
• Identified business and operational needs, such as claim processing and system reporting, and implemented appropriate technological capabilities, such as web portals and adjudication engines.
• Increased code reusability and decreased maintenance costs by working with virtual teams to develop programming standards for new software.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; EDS; Information Technology and Services industry)
1999 — 2004 (5 years)
Entered EDS’ System Engineer Development (SED) program. Responsibilities included quality assurance, project management and computer based training focusing on Software Development Life Cycle.
• Managed team of five in testing and debugging mainframe-based governmental system.
• Created over $2MM monthly savings by identifying and correcting data inaccuracies.
• Prepared and delivered numerous ‘go/no go’ client presentations.
• Developed and tested web-based information system allowing Medicaid recipients to locate local providers.
• Trained new hires in mainframe and client/server environments.
MBA , Business Administration , 2003 — 2005
MS , Information Technology , 2003 — 2005
BA , Business Economics , 1995 — 1999
•Dean’s Academic Scholarship
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