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Work Background

Jopari Solutions, Inc.Senior Project Manager

Oct. 2024 - Sep. 2025Chicago, IL▣ OVERVIEW Hired to drive the delivery of client implementation of Jopari products in the customer-focused health information technology industry. Jopari supplies advanced medical EDI solutions to Payers and Providers in healthcare, workers’ compensation, auto medical and other medical services insurance markets. ▣ KEY ROLES Oversaw multiple client implementation projects for Payer, Provider, and Clearinghouse customers for the Jopari Solutions products. ▣ HIGHLIGHTS ➤ Drove the delivery of eBill, Attach, Print and Mail, and Payment projects for Jopari Solutions ➤ Managed Monthly Leadership reporting for Client Implementation Status

Burwood GroupSenior Program Leader

Mar. 2023 - Oct. 2023Chicago▣ OVERVIEW Hired to bring senior-level program leadership and create process discipline around program risk, delivery, and execution. ▣ KEY ROLES Oversaw client technology and business transformation initiatives while advising on internal PMO services build out. Served as IT management/infrastructure consultant and senior leadership advisor to US and global enterprise clients. ▣ HIGHLIGHTS ➤ Managed implementation of network management, data center migration, cyber remediation, and other technology projects for multinational bank.  Improved cybersecurity capabilities and ensured compliance with audit and regulatory requirements. ➤ Drove upgrades to collaboration capabilities for regional healthcare provider by upgrading and migrating messaging systems.  Facilitated seamless healthcare enrollment process by improving communication, operational efficiency.

Peritius Consulting, IncSenior Program Leader

May. 2020 - Feb. 2023▣ OVERVIEW Drove and led programs with various clients including, collaborating with the transformation office, CTO, and CIO to ensure Vendor execution of a large ERP project, implementation of messaging and virtual meeting tools and integration into existing infrastructure. ▣ KEY ROLES Guided program definition and strategy, advising and driving Fortune 1000 companies to execute solutions for complex technology, business, and workforce issues. ▣ HIGHLIGHTS ➤ Leveraged messaging and Web content management technologies to create secure virtual collaboration spaces for client workforces.  Defined and implemented collaboration and virtual meeting tools for quickly transitioning to COVID era remote workforce. through implementation of Microsoft technologies (MS Teams, OneDrive) and integration with Azure AD while maintaining business continuity. ➤ Architected and managed transformation of utility’s enterprise reporting system.  Retired obsolete platforms, introduced data governance policies, and facilitated reporting conversion. ➤ Executed collaboration and technology transformation initiative to create/improve collaboration, mobile, messaging, and email capabilities; delivered with zero impact to business users.  Modernized and migrated messaging and collaboration technologies (MS Teams, OneDrive and Microsoft365) and integrated solutions with Azure. ➤ Established secure enterprise collaboration tools supporting North American insurance brokerage’s transition to a remote workplace.  Drove successful on-time Teams implementation; remediated Microsoft Authentication protocols and led Azure integration and authentication. ➤ Advised global technology parts manufacturer on its SAP ERP transformation initiative, serving as a Deloitte relationship manager and program lead working with the executive sponsor.  Identified and delivered $400k in program cost reductions.  Created additional value by educating client on value-based delivery and program management.

Nerad Consulting, Inc.Project and Program Leader

Sep. 2009Chicago, IL▣ OVERVIEW Built and operated consulting company specializing in business and IT program, product, and project management. ▣ KEY ROLES Negotiated, landed, and managed engagements with Fortune 500s and other large companies spanning various industries/verticals with a focus on knowledge, data, content, and document-related technologies. ▣ HIGHLIGHTS ➤ JDE ERP Customization: Assessed vendors and recommended reconfiguring JD Edwards Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) modules to improve commercial and residential septic system/water treatment efficiency and output for Infiltrator Water Technologies.  Cut cost 5X (from $500k to $100k) by eliminating large-scale integration investments. ➤ Big Data: Orchestrated $75M digital transformation that centralized, stabilized, and enhanced Health Care Services Corporation’s Big Data repository; leveraged data analytics and integration to support current and future business needs.  Delivered on program initiative projected to drive 5-year, $238M projected cost avoidance.  Advised and facilitated product teams’ transition from waterfall to Agile development. ➤ Global website Re-platform & Upgrade (Abbott Laboratories): Re-platformed Fortune 500’s enterprise website enhancing brand consistency, corporate compliance, and user experience.  Centralized IT model and integrated Web content across 10 business units (2 divisions).  Upgraded and standardized technology platforms; aligned Web content with overall corporate strategy. ➤ Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Platform Implementation: Supported Fortune 500’s Global Digital Strategy by consolidating product marketing and regulatory content into a single ECM platform.  ECM enabled rapid content publishing to internal and external users (from 60 days to <4) while maintaining regulatory compliance. ➤ SAP ERP Integration: Spearheaded global technology manufacturer’s (Molex) Sabrix tax software implementation supporting value-added tax (VAT) reporting in the US and Europe.

Pariveda SolutionsSenior Manager

Jan. 2009 - Sep. 2009▣ OVERVIEW Drove and led programs with various clients driving quality assurance and IT Strategy. ▣ KEY ROLES Developed IT Strategy around messaging and collaboration technologies for major regional utility and guided project team performing QA testing for on-line catalog company

Allstate InsuranceEnterprise Architect

Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2009▣ OVERVIEW Designed and led the implementation of Enterprise Document Generation Architecture for the generation of Customer Documents. ▣ KEY ROLES Enterprise Architect responsible for designing enterprise architecture document composition solution and implementing solution across all of Allstate. ▣ HIGHLIGHTS ➤ Developed Enterprise Document Generation Service to support the creation of personalized customer print and electronic customer documents that generated over 1M documents a day. ➤ Designed and implemented 2D Barcode solution to maintain USPS Postal discounts of over $20M annually.

DeloitteSenior Manager

Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2005Deloitte & Touche Tax Technologies (CORPTAX) ▣ OVERVIEW Leader of Business/Systems Analysis Department responsible for performing business and systems analysis and software requirements gathering for product enhancements and on-going ad-hoc projects.

DeloitteSenior Manager

Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2005Deloitte & Touche Tax Technologies (CORPTAX) ▣ OVERVIEW Leader of Business/Systems Analysis Department responsible for performing business and systems analysis and software requirements gathering for product enhancements and on-going ad-hoc projects.

AccentureSenior Manager - Global Architectures and Technologies

Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2001

AccentureSenior Manager - Global Architectures and Technologies

Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2001