Project Manager, IT management

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly competent, innovative, and performance-driven IT management professional offering progressive years in implementations combined with extensive experience in SAP upgrades and OS migrations. Acknowledged as proactive leader; equipped with proven expertise in full spectrum of project management from inception to implementation while delivering numerous multimillion dollar projects within budget and time constraints. Demonstrate efficiency in spearheading corporate technology initiatives, combined with strong passion for assessing technical challenges and developing workable solutions. Skilled in business and systems integration; adept at providing advanced technical support to boost productivity and efficiency across the organization. Well-organized and dedicated manager; utilize effective people skills in working with individuals at all levels based on professionalism.

KEY STRENGTHS

Team Leadership and Supervision

Project Management Expertise

Management and Consulting

Employee Management

Decision Making Skills

Problem Resolution

Strategy and Analysis

Tactical Planning and Development

Communication / Interpersonal Skills

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Hardware PCs, Sun E3000 / E4000 / E4500 / E420R / E6500, Sun Sparc 1000e / E3000, EMC Symmetrix 3430, HP Servers, AS / 400, SAP Router

Operating Systems Windows 95/ NT/ 2000/2003 Advanced Server, UNIX, Novell NetWare 4.x, Sun Solaris, SunOS, MVS, HP-UX, Compaq Tru64, AIX

ERPs SAP R/3 2.x/ 3.x/ 4.x/, SAP ECC 5.0, ECC 6.0, SAP SCM, SAP BW, SAP EP, CRM

Databases Informix, MS SQL Server, Oracle

MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio, Lotus Notes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PG&E - San Francisco CA

Project Manager, SAP Upgrade 4.7 x 200 to ECC 6.0 EP3 and Portal Re-Implementation 2008-2009

- Serve as Project Manager and Tech Lead for the SAP upgrade 4.7 to ECC 6.0

- Oversee the new portal implementation and work collaboratively with a very competent team

- Monitor and ensure completion of project within time and budget constraints

Davey Tree - Kent, OH

Project Manager, SAP Upgrade 4.7 x 200 to ECC 6.0, Hardware Migration and Solution Manager Implementation 2008

- Cultivated and maintained productive relationships with client providing tree, lawn, utility services throughout the United States and Canada

- Successfully managed SAP upgrade 4.7 to ECC 6.0

- Coordinated 32 to 64 bit migration on Oracle, OS (Windows 2000 to Windows 2003) and SAP

- Provided efficient performance in accomplishing numerous projects including SAPGui upgrade (710 Final Release) and interfaces upgrade

- Implemented the production system upgrade cutover plan and completed it in the exact planned timeframe

Rinker Materials (now Cemex), West Palm Beach, FL

Project Manager, SAP Upgrade 3.1I to ECC 6.0 and SEM-BCS Implementation 2007

- Provided primary leadership in administering SAP upgrade, SEM-BCS Implementation and Training execution

- Collaborated with two project managers and functional lead on client side of the project management team

- Managed the upgrade of 2 x Productions systems, 2 x QA and 1 x Development system; one US landscape and one Australia landscape

- Rendered assistance to basis team to ensure completion of numerous technical tasks; contributed in the creation of technical cutover document

- Efficiently managed new hardware and dual landscape implementation; Dazel upgrade for US and implementation for Australia

WR Grace - Baltimore, MD

Project Manager / Program Manager, SAP Upgrade 4.0B to ECC 5.0 2006-2007

- Assumed responsibilities in directing SAP upgrade 4.0B to ECC 5.0 and related projects

- Facilitated SAPgui upgrade, interfaces upgrades, and PC hardware upgrade

- The upgrade project was a global project with teams the US, Germany, UK, Australia, Spain, China, France, South Africa, and other countries

- Effectively utilized in-depth knowledge of MDMP setup-multi byte languages

- Managed and led the SAP Development system refresh from the production system. Reduced the size of the system back to a typical development system size. Kept the change history and refreshed the master and transaction data using Gold Client software

- Coordinated planning, organization, and implementation of project activities; ensured compliance with current project management standard processes and quality assurance policies

- Directed daily project activities such as issue tracking and risk mitigation, facilitating project team meetings and preparing/delivering status reports

- Identified needs and provided viable solutions to project issues through negotiation and/or escalation processes

- Demonstrated capability to break down a large scope of work into separate tasks and develop schedule as well as resource requirements

System Architect, SAP Upgrades Prerequisites 2006

- Functioned as System Architect held responsible for compiling proposals for strategy and requirements for upgrade friom 4.0B to ECC 5.0

- compiled the proposal and detailed planning for the SAPGui roll out, system hardware , dual landscape, network upgrade and hardware requirements, and development system refresh

- Authored detailed proposals which including project plans, pricing, requirements, strategy and solution for the SAPGui upgrade rollout, System Hardware upgrade needs, dual hardware landscape, network upgrade and the SAP Development system refresh from production

Wyeth - Pittsburgh, PA

Project Manager, SAP Upgrade 4.0B to ECC 5.0 2006

- Project managed cutover and directed the successful completion of SAP upgrade 4.6C to 4.7 x 200; utilized CRM, SCM, BW and R/3 SAP systems in landscape

- Managed and validated detailed basis upgrade plan and documentation

- Oversaw and managed activities of all business disciplines to ensure achievement of the project's goals

- Collaborated with IT project management and serve as an advocate for the business' needs in IT processes

Arctic Cat - Thief River Falls, MN

Basis Consultant, SAP Upgrade 4.6C to ECC 5.0 2006

- Provided consulting services regarding 4.6C to ECC 5.0 upgrade; utilized Windows OS and Oracle DB

- Worked with systems in landscape with CRM, APO, Portals and SAP R/3

ConAgra Foods - Omaha, NE

Project Manager, SAP Upgrades and New Implementations 2005

- Managed SAP upgrade from 4.6C to ECC 5.0

- Successfully directed the application of support packs and complicated landscape with CRM, SEM, SCM, BW and portals

- SAP Systems landscape consisted of 5 systems - DEV, TST, CON, QAS, PRD

- Rendered efficient performance in the development of checklist for ECC 5.0 upgrade

Tellabs - Naperville, IL

Basis Project Manager / Basis Consultant, SAP Upgrades 2004-2005

- Skillfully performed SAP upgrade from 4.6B to Enterprise 4.70 SR1 x 200

- Created system copies and performed database rename and security; maintained and monitored the system

- Coordinated establishment of the project environment including communication and escalation paths and problem resolution methodology

- Facilitated regularly scheduled meetings with the infrastructure and customer project teams

Banctec, Dallas - TX

Project Manager / Basis Team Manager, SAP OS Migration 2004-2005

- Applied management expertise in monitoring projects from development to implementation

- Executed an SAP OS migration

- Spearheaded the Basis Team while ensuring improvement in work performance and efficiency

- Served as an Advisory Assistant to IT VP; validated Basis technical tasks and documentation

Crossroads - Austin, TX

Project Manager / Basis Consultant, SAP Upgrade and Migration 2003-2004

- Successfully completed server migration and SAP upgrade from 4.6B to Enterprise 4.70 SR1 x 110

- Proactively participated in performance tuning; managed the installation of SAP router

- Set up transports and TMS; installed support packs, add-ons, and plug-ins

- Coordinated Kernel upgrade and SAP GUI installation

- Conducted interview to candidates for Basis position while ensuring employment of qualified, competent applicants

- Administered MS SQL Server database of about 40 GB and 3 system landscape

Insight/ Comark - Phoenix, AZ

Project Manager, SAP Upgrade and OS and cross country systems

Migration from Chicago, IL to Phoenix, AZ 2002-2003

- Served as Project Manager for the OS migration and Server migration from Chicago to Tempe and SAP R/3 3.1H to 4.6C upgrade (including CBU upgrade)

- Directed a project with focus on the installation of SAP BW 3.1C

- Proactively involved in technical project management for the OS and Server migration of R/3 and interface systems

- Worked on 255 interfaces in the SAP R/3 system environment such as EDI, BW, eCommerce, Business Connector, ITS, GetPaid, Paymentech, AS/400, and RightFax

- Organized project plan and detailed task list for OS migration and the SAP R/3 upgrade

- Utilized triple landscape for the migration and upgrade and completed both SAP R/3 upgrade and OS migration in 4.5 months

- Designed complex transport landscapes and strategies for SAP R/3 3.1H and 4.6C systems

- Worked on SAP R/3 3.1H/ 4.6C 4 x/ 5 x System landscape in Chicago, Tempe, and Chicago

- Assisted with BW 3.1C installation; utilized HP-UX to Compaq Tru64, and Oracle database of 900 GB

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Siemens Medical (formerly Acuson) - Mountain View, CA

Basis Consultant / Team Lead, SAP Development 2002-2003

Cirrus Logic Inc. - Fremont, CA & Austin TX

Basis Team Lead, SAP R/3 Implementation, Upgrade, ERP Systems

Migration from Fremont CA to Austin, TX 1998-2002

Twistdraai Plant, Secunda - South Africa

Head of Computer Services and Basis , SAP Upgrade and Migration 1995-1998

SA Post Office (Pty.) Ltd. - Pretoria, South Africa

Regional Support Manager / Officer of Technology, Regional Management 1994-1995

Miltons (Pty.) Ltd. - Johannesburg, South Africa

Head Office Accountant, Financial Systems Management 1993-1994

Group of Pharmacies and Businesses - Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

Financial Manager, Finance Management 1982-1993

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMM ACCOUNTING, COST ACCOUNTING, AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

Potchefstroom University - Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

Macroscrope Certification

Certified Project Management Professional

Numerous Training in:

Informix, SQL, Sun Solaris 2.x System Administration, Informix - Online DSA System Administration Supporting Windows 95, Dynamic of Successful Management - SMI

Master The Art of Selling Anything, by Tom Hopkins

Information Systems Manifesto, by James Martin

Data Dictionary and Establishing Datacom and Ideal Environment

Courses in:

System Analysis, Database Administration, Project Management, Roscoe and Roscoe RPF, CICS, JCL, MVS, and MVS Debugging

Novell Courses:

Novell 4.1 Installation and Configuration, Novell 4.1 Administration, and Novell 4.1 Advanced Administrator

SAP Courses:

SAP Basis System Dialog-Oriented Report Programming, SAP BC010 SAP Architecture, SAP BC170 Introduction to ABAP/4, SAP BC305 R/3 System Management, SAP BC510 DBA Informix, and SAP BC325 Workbench Organizer and Transport Systems and Upgrade

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