IS Manager at Boston Scientific
Greater Boston Area
- Current
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- IS Manager at Boston Scientific
- Past
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- Vice President - Human Resources Technology at Fidelity Investments
- Vice President - Integrated Applications Delivery at Fidelity Investments
- Vice President - Finance Systems at Fidelity Investments
- Director - Finance Systems at Fidelity Investments
- Sr. Development Manager - Finance Systems at Fidelity Investments
- Project Manager - Finance Systems at Fidelity Investments
- Applications Manager & Sr. Programmer Analyst at Stratus Computer
- Sr. Programmer/Analyst at The Data Group
- Sr. Programmer / Analyst at Honeywell Information Systems / Honeywell Bull
- Education
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- Bentley College - Elkin B. McCallum Graduate School of Business
- Bentley University
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George Garabedian’s Summary
Over 20 years experience as an IT professional with an excellent blend of technical, business, people management, and project management skills. Extensive experience leading systems teams in the delivery and maintenance of applications utilized by Finance, HR, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service functions. Focused on solving business challenges utilizing technology, building customer focused teams, collaborating effectively across the organization, and driving to achieve results.
George Garabedian’s Specialties:
♦ Business / Systems Liaison
♦ Financial Applications
♦ Technology Leadership
♦ Project / Program Management
♦ Strategic Thinker
♦ Business Intelligence
♦ Full Lifecycle Development
♦ Customer Focused Delivery
♦ Vendor Management
♦ Operational Efficiencies/Re-engineering
♦ Complex Issue Resolution
♦ Large Scale Enterprise Solutions
George Garabedian’s Experience
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IS Manager
Boston Scientific
(Public Company; BSX; Medical Devices industry)
February 2009 — Present (10 months)
Systems manager supporting global implementation of Sparta System's Trackwise application, which is a fully validated software solution, compliant with CFR Part 11. Provides visability (globally) to complaints, providing for accurate tracking and handling of complaints.
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Vice President - Human Resources Technology
Fidelity Investments
(Privately Held; FMR; Financial Services industry)
January 2007 — June 2008 (1 year 6 months)
Managed a systems development team of 20 resources consisting of systems managers, software engineers, and systems analysts within the Human Resources Technology organization. Fully accountable for all technology aspects of various applications including a Learning Management system (LMS), a HRPayroll Timekeeping System, and a clearing house application that manages unemployment benefits, disability benefits, and employment & wage verification.
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Vice President - Integrated Applications Delivery
Fidelity Investments
(Privately Held; FMR; Financial Services industry)
January 2004 — January 2007 (3 years 1 month)
Managed the Integrated Applications Delivery group, which developed and maintained over 30 web services providing highly available and secure data exchange mechanisms to our customers. Processed 50 million transactions on a monthly basis. Managed staff of 30 resources consisting of project managers, software engineers, and systems analysts.
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Vice President - Finance Systems
Fidelity Investments
(Privately Held; FMR; Financial Services industry)
June 2002 — January 2004 (1 year 8 months)
Managed an 18 person applications development team chartered with creating and maintaining systems for the Retirement Services business. Applications included a Commissions system, Client Billing system, Plan Librarian tool, Finance Data Mart, and a Channel Activity Data Mart (web, voice channel, and rep assisted).
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Director - Finance Systems
Fidelity Investments
(Privately Held; FMR; Financial Services industry)
April 1999 — June 2002 (3 years 3 months)
Managed a 12 person development team creating and maintaining systems solutions for the FIRSCo Finance organization.
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Sr. Development Manager - Finance Systems
Fidelity Investments
(Privately Held; FMR; Financial Services industry)
July 1997 — April 1999 (1 year 10 months)
Managed a 12 person development team and was responsible for a $2.5 million cost center budget.
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Project Manager - Finance Systems
Fidelity Investments
(Privately Held; FMR; Financial Services industry)
November 1996 — July 1997 (9 months)
Managed significant improvements to the Client Billing, Commissions, and Financial Reporting systems resulting in greater accuracy, performance, and reliability.
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Applications Manager & Sr. Programmer Analyst
Stratus Computer
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; SRA; Computer Hardware industry)
May 1990 — November 1996 (6 years 7 months)
Held various systems management and systems development positions supporting the Sales and Marketing organizations. Applications supported included order management, shipping, and various sales tools.
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Sr. Programmer/Analyst
The Data Group
(Computer Software industry)
May 1989 — May 1990 (1 year 1 month)
Senior development resource within the Professional Services group responsible for customizing a field service software package called Fieldwatch™ to meet client needs.
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Sr. Programmer / Analyst
Honeywell Information Systems / Honeywell Bull
(Public Company; HON; Computer Hardware industry)
May 1984 — May 1989 (5 years 1 month)
Maintained order processing, shipping, invoicing, and inventory control applications.
George Garabedian’s Education
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Bentley College - Elkin B. McCallum Graduate School of Business
MBA , Management Information Systems , 1993 — 1996
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Bentley University
BS , Computer Information Systems , 1981 — 1985
- Activities and Societies:
- Double Falcon Society Member
Additional Information
George Garabedian’s Websites:
George Garabedian’s Interests:
National MS Society, Cycling Team - Participated in MS150 cycling events to raise funds to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis., 1999 - Present
George Garabedian’s Groups:
Upton Mens Club - Board Member & Secretary 2006 - Present
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Fidelity Investments Alumni Association -
Boston Information Technology Executives
George Garabedian’s Honors:
FIRSCo Outstanding Service Award - Client Billing project
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