Arif Desai, PMP

Experience

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  EDS DWP

  Dec 2005 - Jul 2007

  Business Analyst

  Infrastructure Services)Hosting Commercial team. Responsibilities include:Receive, Register and action Work Orders/Requests ensuring delivery meets contractual obligationsEnsure Process is followed for each commercial vehicleCollate impacts/costs/responses to change and communicate them to clientLiaising extensively with Program/Project/Service Delivery Managers to guarantee desired result to changes Checking Test Environment Proposals match commercial vehicles Show less

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  EDS/ HP

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2010

  (EDS taken over by Hewlett Packard in 2008)Deputy Project Manager/PMO (Application Development)Project Management for the Employment Support Allowance and IB Migration Projects (both 1200+ man day projects). PM duties include:Weekly/Daily Reports showing overview of current progress to delivery ExecutivesCreation and maintenance of MS Project schedules Agile Project Management methodologyProject finance data including Actuals v Forecasts and Cost Models are accurately managedRisk ManagementClient and stakeholder liaisonGenerate correct WBS codes and maintain structureManage Development & Test Teams Show less

  • Deputy Project Manager

    Feb 2008 - Nov 2010

  • Software Asset Manager

    Aug 2007 - Jan 2008
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  Hewlett Packard

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2013

  Patch Manager for important Gov't AccountImplementation Project Manager ensuring all Infrastructure Server Platforms (Solaris, AIX, HPUX, Linux, Wintel) are patched to latest Patch Level.Developed a Patching Strategy whereby all Infrastructure IT servers are updated regularly with critical Security updates. Negotiating downtime with Project Test & Live estates.Co-ordinating execution of Implementation plans. Managing Client & Stakeholder expectations and concerns.Direct & Virtual Project team management across the UK.Central point of contact for Risks & Issues.Stats & Reports to be produced for Senior Management and customer in a timely manner. Show less Infrastructure ServicesBuild PM for Test & Live environments (50+ Servers) for automating DWP processes. Servers built from workbook creation to Application installations. Responsibilities include:Delivery of Operational Acceptance Test, Production and Production Fix Test environmentOver 50 Servers built including Database, Gateway and Application servers in 2 Data CentresServer Build process from Workbooks, Networks, Firewalls, Security Certificates, Midrange Capability management, SAN. Direct &Virtual Project team management across the UK Managing Client & Stakeholder expectations and concerns through twice daily calls.Resolving issues/actions coming out of daily meetings with client and stakeholdersPlanning according to Company, Security and Operational guidelinesAttending Governance and internal/external review boardsProject Finance/Reporting/Risk/Budgeting Show less Application Development/Business Change)Managing the Dev/Test Defects for the Incapacity Benefit Migration Project. Responsibilities include:Defect Analysis / Management through to resolutionDefect distribution to appropriate teamProcess control and reporting for Defect ManagementProvide instruction on the Quality Centre System to their direct reports and other functionsDevelops, modifies and documents actions to assure problem resolution Implement corrective/preventive action and documents resolutionImplement business process for Defect Management. Show less

  • Hosting Implementation Manager (IT Security)

    Feb 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Infrastructure Project Manager

    Apr 2011 - Feb 2012

  • Defect Project Manager

    Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
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  Hewlett-Packard

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

  Implementation Manager (IT Security)

  Implementing Firmware upgrade to Frames that host servers for High Profile Government IT systems. Upgrade to eliminate any chances of outages occurring on critical Gov't system. Planning, Resourcing, Risk Management, Scheduling,

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  Hewlett Packard Enterprise

  Mar 2014 - now

  Managing Large Company Wide Compliance Implementation Projects Privacy & Security responses for Customer Contracts & Questions Managing Projects that ensure HPE Processes are conformant with Legislation.

  • Compliance Project Manager

    Jan 2017 - now

  • Ethics & Compliance Account Security Officer

    Mar 2014 - now