Christopher Kooman

Experience

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  Charles Schwab

  Aug 1995 - Mar 2003

  Stock Broker

  Licensed Series 7, 8, and 63. Familiar and comfortable with work environments that are demanding and intensive; from general retail to "Active Trader". All roles required time sensitivity and detail orientation.

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  Acoustic Graphics, LLC

  Aug 2003 - now

  Self Employed (Program & Project Management/QA/Client Relations/Sales)

  During this role, I execute web, video, and audio services catering to heavy industrial clientele, adhering to stringent timelines and challenging deadlines. I craft technical documentation, instructional guides, wireframes, and site maps. I streamline the process of software evaluation, configuration, deployment, and testing. I administer end-to-end project management, encompassing conceptualization to final delivery, encompassing website creation and corporate video production. I devise and execute multimedia content, encompassing video production and website architecture.Here are my key accomplishments:• Conducted thorough budget assessments, resource allocation, and comprehensive system/development lifecycle management (SDLC/PDLC).• Employed a range of primary software systems including Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Studio, Final Cut Pro X, Motion, Compressor, Premier, AE, Bootstrap, LESS, CSS, WordPress, and jQuery to drive project success. Show less

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  EchoStar Corporation

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

  Senior Software Engineering Manager II

  Provided leadership and support for the development of internal web technology driven products. Coordinated the efforts of technicians, engineers, and management to ensure the products were developed meaningfully and completely on multiple related projects simultaneously; worked in cross-functional environment. Managed day-to-day assignments ensuring that the priorities communicated from customers and management were implemented. Created benefits that streamlined processes.Selected Accomplishments:• Created tools/applications that worked together to improve the performance of Software Testing Organization; creating benefits that streamlined processes and integrated systems/applications that worked across the organization.• Effectively brought managers and stakeholders together from cross-functional groups; organized and facilitated bi-monthly meetings to understand related business constraints and determine the processes required to achieve results based on resources allocated. Facilitated open communication between stakeholders, project team and Technologies line teams.• Managed the creation of internal software applications on a two-tier environment (missing UI layer, ntier development was desired but not considered a priority).• Shipped multiple software releases; managed through SDLC (Dev, Test, Beta, and Prod) for the Software Testing Organization.• Created workflows; adhered to general development process cycle• LAMP web applications development with SQL database• Developed software using Agile/SCRUM methodology• Facilitated requirements gathering from multiple sources; delivered design specification.• Modifications to the developed applications; on-going support.• Ensured timely staff training completed to support new products• Delivered quarterly status updates to senior-level members Show less

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  Long View Systems

  Aug 2012 - Mar 2018

  IT Project Manager for Multiple Projects

  In this position, I partnered with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements for new projects and initiatives. I devised detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with cross-functional teams. I facilitated meetings and workshops to elicit requirements, gather feedback, and drive decision-making processes. Here are my key achievements:• Agrium CPS-Viterra Acquisition Project: Revised and enhanced technical strategy and planning documentation for the Viterra migration. Executed integration management for the Test Defect Log on SharePoint. Provided regular updates on CPS Viterra status, emphasizing configuration aspects.• P2 Energy Project: Oversaw LVS SharePoint documentation and conducted internal reviews with the team. Maintained documentation for Application Readiness and Communications Planning. Developed communication plan addressing 'to-do list' items, missing documents, and project status updates.• Led and ensured successful delivery of project focusing on cataloging SLA/RTO/RPO, application criticality, and facilitating migration for asset consolidation across acquired international companies and data centers.• Served as subject matter expert (SME) for identifying SLA, RPO, and RTO for applications spanning multiple international companies and hosting platforms.• Newmont Mining Disaster Recovery Plan and Procedure Documents Project: Identified current Corporate IT disaster recovery capabilities by implementing the comprehensive plan, and documenting service gaps for recovery.• Maintained a consistent methodology, fostering collaboration among different groups for effective solution delivery. Show less

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  ELivelihood

  Jun 2014 - Nov 2023

  Co-Founder, Chief Operations Officer, Product Owner

  During this tenure, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives. I have developed and maintained an innovative and inclusive culture by directing daily operations and implementing process enhancements. I contributed to operations management, strategic planning, and team leadership, leading to increase efficiency, productivity, and sustained business growth.Here are my key contributions:• Pioneered bootstrap strategy for multi-million-dollar assets with over 1M paid subscribers.• Spearheaded successful 2023 Winter Session of the AARP AgeTech Collaborative, including orchestrating vibrant ecosystem comprising top startups, visionary investors, innovative enterprises, and experimental testbeds to drive pioneering AgeTech advancements into market.• Conceptualized, prototyped, and launched initial retail solution, encompassing B2B/B2BC/B2C SaaS and Fintech platform, alongside two integrated mobile solutions.• Delivered white-labeled solutions to Enterprise corporations with ARR of $392,000, while managing all InfoSec and PenTesting requests.• Oversaw data collection and audits for ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA certifications. Show less

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  Comcast

  Jul 2016 - Feb 2017

  Project Manager

  Selected Accomplishments:• SDLC/Software development projects with Agile methodology in both internal and Open Source environments• Both internal and Open Source (Apache/IPMC) projects• Created all project management documents and processes, as none were previously in-place• Managed Epics and Issues in both public and internal/Enterprise versions of Zen Hub• Worked in virtual environment with team localized in Denver with Operations in Philadelphia• Daily Scrum meetings and weekly Zen Hub reconcile Show less

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  Charter Communications

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Project Manager for Video Operations

  Agile/Scrum environment in JIRA with MS Project Plan integration for high-level project visibility (senior management). Responsible for project managing multiple aspects of the Spectrum Guide integration from various legacy systems on Charter, Time Warner Communications (TWC) and BrightHouse Networks (BHN) to the WorldBox 2.0 platform. In addition, the project involved IPv6 and app integration on all networks. $220MM project budget.Selected Accomplishments:• Managed DSG/CMTS tunnel creation and IPv6 implementation for EC and DAC networks across multiple internal workgroups and corporate infrastructures (TWC/BHN). Output of this activity created 2500, 3500, 4500, 4555, 5500 and 7500-9500 tunnels. These tunnels facilitated guide, upgrade and alerting activities. • Managed the Build Team Integration and ORT (Operational Readiness Testing) activities, culminating in ‘Eyes on Glass’ (destructive) testing and handoff to MRT (Market Readiness Testing). These activities verified and validated Set Top Box (STB) provisioning and code implementation.• Managed Hub and Launch Validation testing activities and coordinated remote ISP resources at regional and local hubs across the U.S. for hardware change/fix activities. These activities validated STB wiring, accuracy and presence of video tiles, mini and Cloud Spectrum guide, CLMS (channel lineups), VOD (video on demand), PPV (pay per view) and IPv6 (apps/Netflix). Show less