Leisa S.

Leisa S.

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  • About me

    IT Director C level Consultant | Strategist | Mentor with domain experience - Telecom | Federal| State | Education | Energy | Space

  • Education

    • Notre Dame de Namur University

      1995 - 1998
      MSSM Masters of Science in Systems and Management

      Activities and Societies: Deans Award. Modeling a brick and mortar organization virtually

    • Chapman University

      1992 - 1995
      Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science .
  • Experience

    • NASA Ames Research Center

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1996
      System Administrator
    • StorageTek

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
      Tester
    • Qwest Software Services

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2003
      Senior Staff Solutions Architect
    • WAPA

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2006
      Senior Enterprise Architect

      • Acted as Acting CIO and Technology Manager for a team of 80 employees, overseeing Cyber Security and technology group of 13 employees.• Led Enterprise Architecture efforts for 14 State Regional Organizations with unique Cyber Security requirements for Critical Infrastructure.• Managed a $10 million portfolio, drafting exhibit 300s and maintaining EVM reporting.

    • Department of the Interior

      Mar 2005 - Feb 2021
      Technical Program Manager - Retired

      • Led strategic planning for CIO level positions at the National Business Center, Department of Energy, and Qwest Communications.• Implemented ERP, SOA, HR, Acquisitions, E-signature, website and application development, and security systems at the government cabinet level.• Maintained a reputation for dedicated teamwork and exemplary work ethic.

    • Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center

      Feb 2012 - Feb 2021
      Program Manager-Human Resources Management Systems - Division Chief - Retired

      • Led multiple teams in delivering complex IT solutions for telecommunications, power distribution, and HR shared services.• Managed a $20 million budget, 4 product lines, and 32 Federal Agency customers, driving profitable nationwide enterprise systems.• Proactively managed a team of 40 staff members, focusing on product enhancements and operations.

    • Freelance

      Feb 2021 - now
      Information Technology Management Consultant

      IT Consultant Tools: PMP, Microsoft Azure, PowerBI, Cisco, Toshiba, Microsoft Office 360,Teams, Google Suite, Google Analytics, Amazon, Adobe, Swydo, SEMRush, HTML, XML, JIRA, SQL Server, Oracle, OBIEE, Basecamp

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management Foundations: Integration

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2023
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    • Project Management Foundations: Small Projects

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2023
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    • PMP® Certification

      Project Management Institute
      May 2021
    • Project Management Simplified

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2023
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    • Digital Strategy

      LinkedIn
      Jan 2021
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    • Project Management Professional (PMP)

      Project Management Institute
      Dec 2004
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    • The Top 10 Project Management Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2023
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    • Managing Projects with Microsoft Teams

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2020
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    • Project Management: Choosing the Right Online Tool

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2020
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    • The Eight Essential People Skills for Project Management (Blinkist Summary)

      LinkedIn
      Jan 2023
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