Michael A. Taylor

Experience

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  Circuit City

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2003

  Managed a team of business analysts modeling Peoplesoft EPM data to drive profitability reporting. Led efforts to configure metadata, generate reports, perform analytics and present results and recommendations to executives. Implemented multiple automated improvements to reduce model run time and ensure data quality. Began as a trainer designing and delivering in-house training programs for Peoplesoft Payroll, Query, G/L, and A/P software modules. Promoted to testing supervisor after discovering numerous code defects in pre-production environments. Served as Project Manager to successfully implement Peoplesoft Accounts Receivable, and led QA efforts to implement Peoplesoft HR & Benefits.

  • Supervisor - Enterprise Performance

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  • Supervisor - Financial Systems

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2001
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  Capital One

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2016

  Led a cross-functional team providing software testing, test data and project management support to 20+ teams operating in the Agile SAFe model. Partnered with business customers to define and prioritize their needs. Drove continuous delivery by allocating resources, detailing acceptance criteria and ensuring quality standards were met. Delivered multiple projects to accelerate time to market, enhance Agile collaboration and implement new applications. Directed a team of ~40 testing professionals providing quality assurance support to 3 US Card divisions. Managed software testing efforts to ensure that new functionality releases met business intent. Built automated regression suites to ensure IT releases did not disrupt existing code. Led multiple data and infrastructure projects to enable platform growth. Owned financial management & data governance on behalf of the department. Led a team of ~15 testers providing test planning, execution and defect support to Core Billing and Collections users in US Card. Managed QA for releases, regulatory projects and data conversions to ensure code was production ready. Implemented multiple new applications and proactively led change management efforts to advance the overall IT transformation. Recruited by business customers to mature the delivery model and lead multiple priority projects. Established an Integration Center of Excellence to set QA standards and guide business users through complex IT projects. Served as Project Manager and QA Test Lead to implement the Quantum application to mature Treasury Operations, and led multiple UAT efforts for Accounting. Managed finance testing for two highly complex data programs of unprecedented scale within the enterprise (Programs Helix & Insight). Defined QA strategy, led execution and managed business relationships to validate IT changes and ensure critical data was accurately delivered to finance. Served as QA Lead to successfully implement the SAS ABM and Peoplesoft EPM applications and meticulously validated data quality to ensure downstream reporting was correct.

  • IT Senior Manager - US Card Core Processing

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  • IT Senior Manager - Quality Assurance

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  • IT Manager - Quality Assurance

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  • Manager - Finance Integration

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  • IT Manager - Quality Assurance

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
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  Capital One

  Jan 2017 - now

  Senior Project Manager - Risk Management

  Lead multiple Agile teams of data science professionals focused on developing credit risk models and implementing in cloud. Partner with project customers to fully define their needs and mobilize technical resources to prioritize and deliver. Drive planning and delivery for multiple cross-team initiatives while keeping executives informed through custom websites and recurring portfolio reviews. Projects successfully delivered include Data Transformation, Data Management Compliance and Regulatory Model Testing. Show less