Sammy Kanpher

Experience

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  Electronic Data Systems

  Dec 1996 - Aug 2006

  Infrastructure Analyst - Database Administrator

  ➢ Database Administrator for Oracle and Informix Databases➢ Responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and tuning Oracle and Informix databases➢ Responsible for backup and recovery for Oracle and Informix DB’s➢ Quality Management Systems (QMS) Coach leading to ISO9000-2000 certification of the IT dept.➢ Participated in developing work procedures and work instructions for my group➢ Prepared disaster recovery plans and Participated in Disaster/Recovery Drills

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  CircleSource

  Aug 2006 - Oct 2009

  Project Manager | IT Consultant

  I worked as an IT consultant/Project Manager in dual-shore model to provide a wide range of software development services. I provided project management services and quality assurance. In addition, I had to maintain excellent client relationships. ➢ Provide Project Management Services in a dual-shore environment➢ Provide design reviews to the developers➢ Focus on business process reengineering and optimization➢ Assist in the selection of hardware, software and “buy vs. build” decisions➢ Evaluate finished products before submission to clients to verify compliance with specifications Show less

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  EY

  Nov 2009 - Oct 2011

  Senior Manager

  My tenure at EY was very interesting and challenging. My role as a Senior Manager required my continuous interaction with Clients’ Executives and top management. I managed strategic IT programs and projects in the Government Sector. I also worked on business development and building strong relations and trust with our clients. In addition, I managed a diverse team of different backgrounds and skill levels.Among my activities at EY:➢ Manage Customer Relations➢ Develop proposals and respond to clients’ inquiries➢ Work in cooperation with other Service Areas within EY to provide the best services to our clients➢ Lead, coach and mentor my team➢ Market the Company's services Show less

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  Borouge

  Feb 2012 - Jul 2014

  IT Controller

  The IT Controller role is a senior role within the IT Strategy & Projects Department to monitor and control the IT Portfolio and other major activities within IT. My main responsibilities as the IT Controller included:➢ Monitor and control the IT Portfolio of over $60 Million, including the implementation of a $32 Million IT expansion Program➢ Lead the implementation of the Project Management Office (PMO)➢ Developed the IT Security Policy Document which was approved by CIO and CEO➢ Lead the IT Function’s yearly Business Plan development ➢ Preparation of IT Budget including CAPEX and OPEX➢ Maintain the adherence to the IT Strategy➢ Develop IT policies and procedures➢ Participate in Vendor selection for outsourced projects➢ Quality Assurance:● Ensure adherence to Quality Standards adopted by the organization● Act as the IT Group Focal Point with internal and external auditors ● Receive and review all IT audit reports and follow up with department managers Show less

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  IT Solutions Consulting

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2015

  IT Management Professional | Program Manager | Project Manager

  My services as an IT consultant include, but are not limited to: ➢ Project Management Services➢ Develop and customize Project Management Office (PMO) processes and procedures➢ Provide Business Process Reengineering and Optimization Consultation ➢ Provide Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Consultation ➢ Provide Security and Risk assessment consultation using industry best practices

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  Atypon

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

  Project Manager

  In my role as a Project Manager, I led a team of Solution Architects, Software Engineers, and QA Engineers, located both onshore and offshore, to deliver Atypon’s Literatum CMS to new clients and manage enhancements projects to existing ones. My main responsibilities included:➢ Develop and maintain project plans➢ Manage projects’ lifecycle from initiation to closure including Projects’ budgets, issues and risks➢ Lead team in the process of requirements gathering and documentation/verification with clients➢ Manage several IT projects, simultaneously, with onshore and offshore teams➢ Monitor projects’ progress through continuous interaction with team members through scrum meetings and the use of JIRA project management tools➢ provide progress reports to clients and leadership➢ Followed waterfall project management methodology for the overall project lifecycle and Agile for the implementation phase Show less

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  Secant Healthcare LLC

  Dec 2017 - May 2018

  SR. PROJECT MANAGER

  ➢ Managed a team of IT professionals both onshore and offshore➢ Managed data migration and data anonymization projects for major healthcare organizations➢ Develop or update project plans including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing➢ Develop and manage work breakdown structure (WBS) of information technology projects➢ Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends➢ Assign duties, responsibilities, and spans of authority to project personnel➢ Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope➢ Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables➢ Perform risk assessments to develop response strategies Show less

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  Summit IT Solutions Consulting

  Jun 2018 - now

  SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | IT CONSULTANT

  ➢ Project Management Services (including budget, issues, risks, and resources)➢ Business requirements' gathering ➢ Develop and customize Project Management Office (PMO) processes and procedures➢ Business Process Reengineering and Optimization ➢ Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity ➢ Security and Risk assessment consultation using industry best practices