SUMMARY

Certified Project Manager and Systems Analyst with first rate skills in systems development which includes project management of onsite and virtual project teams. Extensive systems experience and strong knowledge of IT services provides ability to clearly develop and implement systems which meet business requirements. Excellent track record proves ability to deliver all phases of IT projects on time and within budget.

Core Competencies: Certified Project Manager (CPM), Systems Analysis, PDLC, Data Modeling, System Specifications, Database Architecture, Production/Operations Management, Vendor Development Partnerships, Client Relationships, Resource Planning, Budget & Financial Management, SLA's.
Technical Skills: DB2, Cobol, MS SQL, MySQL, Crystal Reports, Lotus Notes, Domino 6x, AS/400, System 36, MS Project, Excel, XML, Team Studio/CIAO, Notrix, HTML, Microsoft .NET, Dreamweaver, Business Objects, Endevor Change Management, CICS, Client/Server, IBM Mainframe, IMS Database, MVS/VM, Knowledgeware, Rational Rose, Erwin, Visio, Access, Powerpoint, Peregrine, Google Analytics, Webmaster Tools.

Confidential, IT Manager - New York/Savannah - 10/1/2004 to 1/5/2009
Employment with CSC was the result of Zurich North America's outsourcing of their IT department.

• For all projects tracked and validated user requirements thru design, system specifications, construction and testing phases. Developed time & cost estimates, statements of work, detailed project plans, change management procedures, testing strategies, and test plans.
• Managed development of web enabled Specialties Insurance Policy Writing Systems. Responsible for client relations and virtual development teams. Results were 100% successful on time deliverables.
• Implemented sales & marketing campaign management system for Gulfstream Aerospace which included configuration of vendor software, integration of existing enterprise applications, development of custom database, and integration of email services for existing and potential customers.
• Managed design and development of web enabled aircraft sales & pricing system with virtual development team. System was delivered to client for testing on time and within budget.

Confidential, Project Manager, New York, NY - 9/2000 to 10/2004

• Architected, designed, developed, and implemented custom enterprise reporting solution for the specialties insurance business unit. Solution was successfully integrated with corporate data marts and existing reporting tools including Business Objects.
• Responsible for all business reporting requirements, design, data models, and architecture requirements for the following business areas: Special Casualty, Excess Casualty, Architects & Engineers, Directors & Officers, Home Storage Tanks.
• Responsible for coordination of efforts between all technical departments.
• Responsible for all testing results.
• All phases of project were delivered on time and under budget.
• Managed and tracked budget issues and project statuses for all NY projects.
• Developed CBA's for enterprise reporting projects.
• Responsible for development of web enabled policy writing applications including Specialty Insurance for Architects, Engineers, Directors & Officers, Excess Liability, NY Disability, and Umbrella policies.

Confidential, Project Lead / Manager, New York, NY - 11/1997 to 9/2000

• Key member of Corporate Transition Team selected to shutdown redundant systems between two separate insurance companies.
• Primarily responsible for conversion and shutdown of agency master systems, and preparation of project definition document and work plan to staff project.
• Project lead for web design, development , testing & implementation of enterprise-wide sales force automation system focusing on account and producer relationships, and implementation of new sales strategies.
• Development with Domino, Notrix, API's, Java, Javascript, MS SQL, .NET, Dreamweaver.
• Responsible for technical infrastructure for all environments.
• Developed custom Defect Tracking system.
• Developed multi-site testing plans.
• Developed customized scripts for testing stored procedures.

Confidential, Sr. Systems Analyst, New York, NY - 4/1997 to 11/1997

• Direct client and broker support for hurricane & earthquake catastrophe modeling software used to estimate insurance company's risk and develop reinsurance strategies.
• Responsible for data integration of client data with custom catastrophic model and analysis software.

Confidential, Lead Programmer Analyst, Cranbury, NJ - 7/1981 to 2/1997
(excludes 2/85 - 2/86, refer to employment with Batus Retail below)

• Responsible for customization, infrastructure, and implementation of third party software package for wind & earthquake catastrophe model used for assessing risk and potential insurance losses.
• Gathered all requirements from business areas and worked with vendor to complete
  customization on time and under budget.
• Worked with all technical areas to develop architecture requirements and deployment plans.
• Trained business areas countrywide including preparation of training materials.
• Project Lead for new Quick Hit Team responsible for prototyping, designing, and implementing small customized projects to support business units.
• Developed Claims Billing System utilizing Visual Basic and Q &E (reporting tool).
• Utilized new tools (Forest & Trees, PowerViewer) for canned and ad-hoc reports.
• Responsible for development of automated task workflow system component for Lotus Notes Underwriter Workstation with full team collaboration.
• Transitioned Corporate Underwriting standards into automated task engine.
• Installed system in 5 regional offices and supported integration to legacy systems.
• Project Lead for System 36 development of Workers' Comp Risk Assessment System for a National Brokerage Group.
• Prototyped expert system technologies utilizing AION & ESE to assist with underwriting.
• Project Lead for development of AS/400 file management system utilizing bar code technology (UDL).
• Documented requirements and development for Workers' Comp system using Cobol and IMS.
• Primary contact for production problems.
• Responsible for estimates and enhancement priorities.
• Maintained Treaty and Facultative Reinsurance Systems utilizing VSAM files.

Confidential, Programmer Analyst, Lawrenceville, NJ - 2/1985 to 2/1986

• Employment was short term because entire data center was closed by parent company.
• Developed Inventory Point of Sale system using CICS and DL/1.
• Developed enterprise-wide 401K Savings Plan system.

Confidential, Mortgage Closer & Post Closer, Howell, NJ - 4/1980 to 4/1981

• Reviewed and prepared real estate closing packages.
• Loan funding.
• Reviewed and ensured timely delivery of packages to various investors and institutions.
• Followed up with investors and institutions until loan purchases were finalized.
• Assistant to Vice President and closing attorney.

Job Related Education/Training:

• Registered Mortgage Solicitor for Global Equity Lending,
• Project Management Leadership Group - Certified Project Manager
• Computer Science & Business Credits
• Ernst & Young Project Management Training
• Continental Data Center Programmer Certification
• General Principles of Insurance, Personal Insurance, Commercial Insurance
• CPCU 8 - Accounting, CPCU 9 - Economics