JIM MAISEL
Columbia, Maryland ***** ( 443-***-**** ( abjl2o@r.postjobfree.com
Project Manager / Software Architect with 15+ years of experience in
database, web, and desktop software development. Specific expertise in the
management and delivery of BI solutions that have increased business
productivity by automating workflow processes, integrating legacy systems,
and improving reporting infrastructure and delivery. Comprehensive
knowledge of data management, data mining, and data auditing techniques
using Microsoft SQL Server. Superb client relationship skills with proven
track record of increasing sales through new opportunities with existing
clients. Adept in keeping IT project scopes aligned with business goals
and requirements. Expert knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Project
Server, .NET framework, and other Microsoft software and technologies.
New Business Development . Team Leadership . Client Relations . Business
Analytics . Project Management
Business Process Reengineering . Knowledge Management . Workflow Automation
. Systems Integration
Predictive Modeling . Data Management . Content Management Systems . GIS &
Map Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager- Merkle, Columbia, MD
2009 - 2010
Project Manager for two key client accounts focusing on development using
Agile/Scrum methodology and delivery of SQL Server based database marketing
solutions. Controlled resource management, developed client relationships,
conducted strategic planning, tracked deliverables, and created executive
status reports and presentations. Clients include firms in the non-profit
and retail software industries.
. Led the development and implementation of a SQL Server based BI solution
that allowed the client to analyze key segments and metrics of their
constituents in order to maximize volunteer retention and donor
contributions.
. Managed the development of a SQL Server based marketing execution
solution that enables the client to create custom list-pull scenarios to
support the marketing campaigns of their global service centers.
President & CEO- FocalBridge, Columbia, MD
2006 - 2009
Founding member of start-up FocalBridge, an IT consulting firm focusing on
development and delivery of business analytics solutions, primarily with
Microsoft SQL Server and other Microsoft technologies. Conducted strategic
planning, spearheaded marketing and sales, and provided expert knowledge in
the areas of auditing, business intelligence, client relationship
management, process automation, and systems integration. Clients included
government agencies and firms in retail, telecom, transportation,
environmental studies, and business services industries.
. Architected and implemented audit software to support fortune 500
companies with SOX compliance and improving business process workflows.
Clients collectively saved $2+ million through revenue recovery and
resource utilization.
. Empowered clients with direct control of content management and customer
communications without requiring technical skill retraining through
deployment of content management systems based on the DNN framework.
. Supported client strategic goals with management of internal projects and
budgets, establishment of project goals, project scope and documentation
of project specifications and time estimates.
. Improved data flows across enterprise systems by implementing custom
integration & e-commerce solutions using Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft
Project Server, SharePoint Team and SharePoint Portal Services.
VP of Software Development- Business Intelligence Force (now R2Integrated),
Columbia, MD 2002 - 2006
Key member of start-up focusing on web, desktop, and Microsoft SQL Server
based database solutions. Fostered client relationships, architected data
warehouse and web solutions, tracked deliverables, and provided expert
knowledge in the areas of auditing, business intelligence, client
relationship management, process automation, and systems integration.
Clients include non-profits, health care organizations, and federal
government related institutions.
. Streamlined clients' data flow processes and employee utilization through
implementation of Microsoft Project Server & SharePoint Portal Services
and provided custom integration with legacy systems.
. Improved enterprise level data storage and sharing through the
integration of enterprise-wide systems via data warehouse solutions for
clients in healthcare and manufacturing industries.
JIM MAISEL, MBA
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. Consolidated key performance indicators within management dashboards
through the development of a business rule based messaging and reporting
capabilities using Analysis Services and SQL Server.
. Managed teams of software engineers in various areas such as user
interface design, programming, web page development, custom n-tier ASP
.NET and Visual Basic .NET applications, and database administration.
Director- Medisolv, Columbia, MD
2000 - 2002
Key member of start-up Medisolv, an IT software development firm focusing
on data management solutions using Microsoft SQL Server for the health care
industry. Led developer teams for all client accounts within the company.
Projects involved providing e-commerce solutions, consumer relationship
management, employee training and self-assessments, and enterprise
performance monitoring. Clients include physician practices, hospitals,
and health insurance companies.
. Created dynamic reporting capabilities giving users powerful data-mining
tools that sort, graph, and drill-down data levels using Microsoft
Analysis Services data cubes, SQL Server and Crystal Reports.
. Developed a patient billing application based on the PalmPilot platform
that allows physicians to record patient information on a handheld device
to be uploaded and synchronized with the medical practice's billing
system.
President & CEO- Acumus, Germantown, MD
1998 - 2000
Founding member of start-up Acumus, an IT consulting firm focusing on
development of business analytics solutions using Microsoft SQL Server.
Built customer relationships, managed multiple projects simultaneously,
designed and developed reporting systems in a fast-paced, rapidly changing
environment. Clients include firms in the health care management, health
insurance, and social research industries.
. Improved office productivity through the management of project racking
and report request systems using Cognos Impromptu, Microsoft Exchange
Server, Access, Excel, and SQL Server.
. Developed a distributed analytical tool for a social research firm using
Visual Basic. Tool is used to conduct nationwide surveys to gather
students' behavioral and demographic information from colleges and
universities.
. Performed statistical analyses of health care provider and member
demographics with GeoAccess.
Consultant- Sentient Systems, Kensington, MD
1995 - 1997
Lead Developer and architect of M based and MSQL applications for clients
in the healthcare and banking industries.
. Designed analytical reporting tools with Microsoft SQL Server that
provided departmental managers with rapid, real-time data - thereby
dramatically increasing the speed and efficiency of data flow for critical
patient information.
. Developed design documentation outlining specifications for mapping an M-
Based loan processing system to MSQL to retrieve employee share and loan
information and transmit data, thereby decreasing loan-processing time.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Robert H. Smith School of Business,
University of Maryland - College Park, 2002
Areas of concentration: Entrepreneurship, Human Resource, Information
Systems
BS, Management Information Systems, Purdue School of Business, Salisbury
University, 1995 - Cum Laude
Areas of concentration: Database Modeling, Software Architecture &
Development - Minor: Computer Science
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Association of Audit & Recovery Technology Professionals, DNN Community
Member,
DataShaping Advanced Analytics Member, Project Server Professionals,
Business Intelligence Experts
Keeping the project on track and the client engaged