Experience

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  Callnet technology services - sprint canada

  Jun 1998 - Sept 1999

  Project manager

  Project Manager responsible for ensuring Y2K compliance/certification of all network elements in both the CallNet and former fONOROLA production networks. Successfully completed various types of telecom projects within planned scheduled time and budget, i.e.: LD switch software loads, LD switch hardware installations and augments, large traffic migrations, CCS7 interconnectivity with international Telecom companies, Data, IP, Internet and AIN.

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  Accent communication

  Sept 1999 - Aug 2000

  Program manager

  Project leader responsible for the overall scheduling, tracking and reporting of AXXENT’s year 2000 National Rollout across 10 central offices and 162 co-location sites. • Responsible for the delegation of duties and the scheduling of work for a staff of four Installation Coordinators, for the following: installations of Central Offices and Co-Locations as well as augmentations to existing Central Offices and Co-Locations.• Monitoring and tracking of off-net to on-net customer migrations as well as new on-net sales, in order to attain Optel’s year 2000 corporate goal of having 150,000 lines in service of which 48,000 are to be on-net. Show less

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  Norigen communications

  Aug 2000 - Mar 2001

  Project manager

  Project leader responsible for successfully planning, managing and controlling all activities associated with multiple Network Engineering projects including network builds and expansions, software upgrades and network migrations. Responsible for executing overall scheduling, tracking and reporting of these projects including the generation of weekly and monthly departmental risk analysis/mitigation reports, critical path analysis, risk management and contingency planning as well as budgetary planning and management. Show less

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  Rogers communications

  Apr 2001 - Nov 2009

  Project manager

  Deliver programs on schedule, within budget and in scope by applying PMI methodologies and best practices. Key areas of responsibility include: integrated project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, cost and schedule variance analysis, program budgets, risk management, change control management, procurement planning and quality control.• Intl. Switch replacement and Decommissioning.• National LD Network S/W upgrade & Billing Served Implementation.• Intl. Switch S/W upgrade.• 200 Bay St. Central Office/Head End Decommissioning.• Voice Network Cost Savings Initiatives. • Local Co-Location Expansion and Growth. Total yearly budget managed was $15M per year, on average.• iMerge Network Implementation. • Internet Phone Service (IPS) Re-launch.• Lucent Compact Switch (LCS) Implementation. • Air Canada – Client facing project to all telco services to Sprint Canada including North American and International toll free, calling cards, Tele-conference (bridge) and IVR services.Delivery of special assembly implementation projects for SCI customers by setting, tracking and delivering workable project plans with 100% on-time delivery of the solution.• Coordinated the establishment of detailed departmental processes and procedures as well as standard AST project process flows and control process.• Work with Marketing, NPD and SCTS to direct recurring special assemblies into a standard product offering.• Mentoring of regional Project Coordinators and Project Managers. Show less

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  Prieur project management inc.

  Dec 2009 - May 2019

  Principal - managing director

  Project Manager – (WaveStar)-Various Telecom companies (April 2013 – Present)• Successful management/organization of numerous and overlapping simultaneous smaller short term (1 to 3 Month) projects/implementations for various Telecommunications companies, such as facilities (NNI and other transport), hardware (Infrastructure, Outside/Inside Plant, Battery (BDFB) and Disaster Recovery, as well as IT Software Developments/Upgrades and Implementations).Project Manager – (WaveStar)-Bell Mobility Canada (January 2011 – March 2013)• Successfully managed the LTE billing system link implementation for the Bell launch of LTE services in 2011. • Managed the RFP & Vendor selection process for the PCRF project, as well as the PCRF, DRA, SPR, Sy & Gx sub projects prior to the addition of PM resources in order to better align PCRF into a program structure..• Responsible to interface with all required internal Bell and vendor SMEs and PMs to establish and update project related reporting such as project status, issue & action log, project schedule interface as well as project financials (i.e.: purchase orders, receiving of goods & services, LTS time approvals, YEE forecasts, etc.) and forecasting of same.• Accurately maintained and reported on all project change requests and all project financialsProgram/Project Manager – Gabe’s Canada (December 2009 – November 2010)• Successfully managed a program to construct six mobile switching hub sites for Public Mobile, a new entrant into the Canadian wireless telecommunications sector. • Managed the client relationship by acting as the primary interface for all client communications.• Responsible to interface with all required sub-contractors to establish and update project related reporting such as project status, issue & action log and project schedule interface. • Accurately maintained and reported on all project change requests and all project financials. Show less

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  Gabe's canada

  Dec 2009 - Nov 2010

  Program/project manager

  • Successfully managed a program to construct six mobile switching hub sites for Public Mobile, a new entrant into the Canadian wireless telecommunications sector. • Managed the client relationship by acting as the primary interface for all client communications.• Responsible to interface with all required sub-contractors to establish and update project related reporting such as project status, issue & action log and project schedule interface. • Accurately maintained and reported on all project change requests and all project financials. Show less

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  Bell

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2013

  Project manager

  • Successfully managed the LTE billing system link implementation for the Bell launch of LTE services in 2011. • Managed the RFP & Vendor selection process for the PCRF project, as well as the PCRF, DRA, SPR, Sy & Gx sub projects prior to the addition of PM resources in order to better align PCRF into a program structure..• Responsible to interface with all required internal Bell and vendor SMEs and PMs to establish and update project related reporting such as project status, issue & action log, project schedule interface as well as project financials (i.e.: purchase orders, receiving of goods & services, LTS time approvals, YEE forecasts, etc.) and forecasting of same.• Accurately maintained and reported on all project change requests and all project financials Show less

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  Tata consultancy services

  Mar 2014 - May 2019

  Assigned to the Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) accountProject Manager, June 2017 – PresentDELTA Implementations (New HealthWatch “Program Delta”)• Responsible for the overall coordination of all aspects of the project from planning through post implementation for rollout of the new Healthwatch system to 615 store locations. ePrescribe:• Coordination for the Implementation and scheduling for 184 Ontario and Manitoba stores with the 3rd party contractor BFG of the needed software and laser printer hardware needed.QHR Accuro:• Issuing and updating of implementation schedules for 287 stores across 4 provinces with coordination and support of the 3rd party contractor (BFG) from October to December 2018.• Prime for any implementation issues or escalations from BFG to the SDM Business prime.• Coordination and confirming approval to proceed on implementations with overall Program Manager.ISP and POSApp Servers Virtualization:• Proactively communicating directly with 114 stores in order to facilitate and assure the seamless implementation and upgrade of the ISP and POSApp servers for SDM stores in 5 provinces in order to improve services and support for the stores. Show less Assigned to the Rogers Communications IT eCommerce account:• Delivery of the first 28+ Responsive WEB pages to the Rogers production network in 2014.• Implementation of the Endeca hardware and software systems and search functionality into the Rogers production network in 2015.• Delivering Rogers.com and Fido.ca requirements using Agile SDLC methodology • Coordination of daily stand-ups and other scrum ceremonies such as Release Planning, Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming and Retrospective meetings.• Coordination and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure all business requirements are met • Coordination of the technical and QA teams for development of new product functionalities• Overall point of contact for escalations for the business stakeholders• Overall project status, forecasting, delivery of both work activities and project financials and overall health and communication of same to all management levels, both business and deliver owners, stakeholders, product and resource managers and support specialists.• Publishing of weekly, monthly and quarterly team progress and successes to ensure visibility to product and delivery owners, stakeholders and upper management. • Resolution of delivery team impediments for smooth sprint execution.• Team size of 75+ resources and project values of $ 3+ million in 2017. Project values of 20+ million over the past three years.• Coordination of project teams consisting of Rogers full time employees and both on site and off shore contractor resources from various contract companies.• Governance including accurate progress and issues reporting to Program Director/ITPMO• Collaboration with stakeholders - product owner, component teams, third party teams and vendors• Mentoring of project team members. Show less

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    Jun 2017 - May 2019

  • Project Manager

    Mar 2014 - Jun 2017
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  Bfg - burman & fellows group inc

  May 2019 - Jun 2020

  Project manager

  • Overall project management of various short and long term projects, as assigned by the Director of the PMO.1. “PM” Project: the regular/yearly preventive maintenance to all equipment within the telecommunications rack environment at Loblaw store locations nationally.2. Manitoba DELTA implementation Project: The pilot & Implementations (roll out for the province of Manitoba (HealthWatch "Program Delta"). NG to DELTA upgrade for Shoppers Drug Mart locations and Kroll to DELTA upgrade for LCL pharmacy locations. Responsible for the overall coordination of all aspects of the project from planning through post implementation for rollout of the new Healthwatch system to 43 Shoppers Drug Mart and 16 Loblaw store pharmacy locations.3. 2020 SDM Timeclock Replacement project: The national replacement of old Timeclocks at Shoppers Drug Mart store locations, including locations with Apple AirWatch connection and using MK500 Price Checking equipment. 1087 store locations in total.4. Assisted with the scheduling and coordination of field personnel on various other hardware implementation rollout projects. Show less

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  Hatch

  May 2021 - Nov 2021

  Project systems manager (psm), assigned to digital , information technology at hatch

  The Project Systems Manager (PSM) assists the Project Manager and Engineering Manager on projects to interact with client BIM manager / Information manager and/or Hatch’s Information Manager if one is assigned. The PSM understands the client’s system requirements and plans and promotes the best data and deliverables exchange, ensuring a smooth and cost-effective handover of the project’s digital assets. The PSM is also responsible for implementing project information management, supporting the availability and quality of information throughout the project lifecycle. PSM Supports Information Management strategy, develops data processes and workflows, manages senior stakeholders and delivers effective solutions to meet contract and schedule requirements. The PSM works directly with the Information Manager, Project Leads and is an interface to the Hatch Digital support team. The PSM also works directly with the Client and Joint Venture partners (as required) to ensure effective set-up and operation of project systems. Through interactions with clients the PSM will also identify areas where Hatch can offer improved solutions and implementations of client improved systems fostering new business by acting like owners. Show less

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  Capgemini

  Dec 2021 - Aug 2023

  Project manager, abl americas

  Capgemini Canada Inc., December 2021 – August 2023Data Migration Planner for Teck Resources (March 2022 to August 2022)• Conduct and participate in planning sessions for Data migration activities. • Coordinate activities and priorities with Scrum Masters, Project Managers and Product Owners, to align these activities into a single view of migration scope items.• Status updates and reporting as required.• Support Scrum/PM team escalations and risk mitigation planning.• Facilitation of end-to-end process refinement sessions. • Coordinate and interface with Operational Readiness teams.• Provide a data migration roadmap/strategy to include migration patterns, entities, testing phases, and applicable frameworks to support source and/or target teams. • Produce and maintain a risk/raid logs.• Participate in requirements gathering and design sessions.• Issue Data Migration Roadmap for all source systems, entities and teams involved in the data migration activities and their timing.• Create a Data Migration Playbook as an iterative/living document for migration patterns and frameworks for source and target teams, standard transformation rules as defined by the data quality and data migration teams, testing phases during data migration, and transition planning approaches for cutover.Project Manager for Hydro One (Sept. 2022 to June 2023)• Conduct and participate in planning sessions for project and data migration activities. • Coordinate activities and priorities with Scrum Masters, Project Managers and Product Owners for various Hydro One project initiatives, to ensure alignment of all project activities. • Status updates and reporting. • Support Scrum/PM team escalations and risk mitigation planning. • Facilitation of end-to-end process refinement sessions.• Coordinate and interface with cross functional implementations and operational readiness teams.• Produce and maintained risk/raid logs.• Participate in requirements gathering and design sessions. Show less

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  Prieur project management inc.

  Aug 2023 - Jul 2024

  Principal - managing director

  Project Manager – Available to provide services to various Telecom, Mining, Energy & Gas and Pharma companies (August 2023 – Present)

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  Shyft global services

  Jul 2024 - now

  Senior project manager, it