Steve Ward

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Austin, Texas, United States

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About me
Senior Project Manager | 30+ Years in IT and Business Management | Expert in Technology Integration and Team Leadership
Education
- Charles F. Chapman School of Seamanship, LLC
  2005 -
  Professional Mariner Training Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer Certificate
  Completed three month professional mariner training. Full program including safety, weather forecasting, communications/radio, CPR, navigation, marlinespike, boat handling, sail boat handling, marine diesel engine maintenance. Valedictorian.
- University of Maryland College Park
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- Louisiana State University
  1987 - 1992
  B.S. Accounting
  Activities and Societies: AIESEC Dean's List
- Texas McCombs School of Business
  2024 - 2025
  Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Certificate Artificial Intelligence
  Currently enrolled in the UT Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (PGP AIML), a comprehensive seven-month course offered by the University of Texas. The curriculum covers machine learning algorithms, neural networks, natural language processing, and computer vision, ensuring a well-rounded education in the field.
Experience
- The Chase Manhattan Bank
  Jul 1992 - Oct 1993
  Auditor
  Audited financial accounting systems. Prepared audit reports for management.Chase ACE management trainee program.
- Self Employed
  Oct 1993 - Oct 1994
  Contract Financial Consultant
  Prepared annual financial review, year-end financial information, general ledger, and bank reconciliations for real estate developerInstalled and supported network software for mutual fund company
- AccountFix, Inc.
  Nov 1994 - Jun 1996
  Manager - Software Support
  Launched Austin branch officeHired, trained, and supervised service desk techniciansDesigned and installed financial accounting systems for clientsTaught classes on accounting, Windows, and Peachtree
- CyberCrews, Inc.
  Jun 1996 - Sept 1996
  Consultant
  Network upgrade project for law officeInstalled and supported Microsoft Windows networksTrained and supported clients on Microsoft software
- Dell
  Sept 1996 - Oct 2004
  Program Manager - Project Management Office
  KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTSManaged Global Disaster Recovery ProgramBuilt technology infrastructure for India call centers; $41M savingsLaunched new mfg. plants in Malaysia, Nashville, and AustinBuilt over 20,000 square feet of data center space to support Dell's rapid growthManaged over $40M in IT project budgets (50 projects)
- Shoal Creek Computer
  Apr 2005 - Jan 2006
  Owner
  KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTSManaged all aspects of service company providing technical support for small businessSoftware support and trouble-shootingDesktop, laptop, printer and network support
- Pentamaster
  Jun 2005 - Oct 2005
  Project Manager
  KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTSLed mfg. remodel to increase efficiency and throughputCompleted project on time/on budgetLed international team of ten engineers/technicians
- Dell
  Jan 2006 - Oct 2010
  KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTSLed team of twelve billable project managers ($3M+ revenue earnedManaged triage for 700+ projectsImplemented online customer satisfaction surveyImproved project request and approval process KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTSProgram managed new 360K square feet, 185-bed Seton Williamson HospitalCompleted project on time and under budget ($8M)Team Contributor award
  - Manager - Project Management Office - Seton Hospital Account
    Dec 2008 - Oct 2010
  - Program Manager
    Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
- Dell
  Sept 2011 - Oct 2016
  Service Delivery Manager (Boeing Account)
  Services and Process Improvement Manager for Dell Boeing Account.
- SailATX
  Dec 2015 - now
  Owner
  Experience the adventure and beauty of sail with sailATX.
- NTT DATA, Inc.
  Oct 2016 - Apr 2018
  Service Delivery Manager | Chief of Staff to VP
  Worked with Sr. level leadership to ensure execution of strategic initiatives across major services accounts. Responsible for ensuring quality reporting, financials, human resources for $150 million services division including major clients in manufacturing, telecom, banking, hospitality and more.
- Steve Ward Media, LLC
  Jan 2018 - now
  Owner
  Digital marketing for small-medium businesses. Sell more with Google Ads.
- CLICKPlacement
  Jan 2018 - May 2022
  Digital Marketing Consultant
- Axiacore
  Apr 2022 - Aug 2022
  Chief Business Development Officer
  Axiacore helps you save you time so you can do what matters most.This is my purpose, let me show you how we do it.
- Federal Working Group, Inc.
  Oct 2024 - now
  Marketing Director
  Business development, marketing and program management
Licenses & Certifications
- Google Ads
  Google Ads
  Apr 2020
- Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Business Applications
  The University of Texas at Austin
  Apr 2025
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- Red Cross First Aid
  American Red Cross
  Feb 2017
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- ASA 201 Basic Keelboat Instructor
  American Sailing Association
  Apr 2017
- US Sailing Level 1 Instructor
  US Sailing
  Jan 2017
Volunteer Experience
- Digital Marketing
  Issued by Saint Louise House on Jun 2019
  Associated with Steve Ward
- Volunteer
  Issued by Westminster Skilled Nursing Facility - Austin, TX on Jan 1997
  Associated with Steve Ward
- Child Life Volunteer
  Issued by Dell Children's Medical Cntr, Austin TX on Jan 1999
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- Member / Volunteer
  Issued by Highland Park Elementary School PTA on Apr 2015
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