Rainer Lantaca, PMP

Experience

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  Asiatrust Bank

  Apr 2004 - Apr 2009

  Asst. Vice President-Application Dev't Head

  • Manages team of programmers and testers who develops and enhances AS/400 (ICBS - Core Banking System/CASA System) and PC/Web-based programs.• Manages application development team composed of the following: Production Support (internal customers using Tellering and Core Banking System/CASA System ( ICBS) CMS Product Support (external customers) External Vendors Outsourced Programmers (bodyshop)• Performs resource and capacity planning, forecasting and budgeting.• Evaluates Business Requirements for technical feasibility and recommends solutions.• Negotiates with software development companies and free-lance programmers for outsourced projects.• Delivers development and enhancement projects on time and within budget.• Provides regular and accurate summary and/or detailed status reports on assigned development projects or initiatives to Management.• Manages Core Banking System/CASA System (ICBS/AS400) and PC/Web-based applications i.e Sales Portal (data warehouse), Online ATM Card Application System, Checkwriter etc.• Provides training to internal users of ICBS (Core Banking System/CASA System) and PC/Web-based applications as necessary. Show less

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  Globe Telecom

  Apr 2009 - Apr 2011

  Project/Systems Manager

  • Leads the solution detailing and implementation of projects using the project management discipline, and effectively work with support groups to deliver projects in a timely manner• Liaise with Operations team to design processes and procedures that will support the business operations of each service offering.• Acts as technical lead for projects slotted under the satellite engagement program.• Lends ownership to one or several GXI platforms and lead the service management efforts around ensuring 99.5% service availability. Take full ownership on bank and financial services related projects and platforms.• Manages the following major GCash platforms:o Credit to Bank via BancNet IBFT (Remittance)o Card Management System (GCash ATM Card)o ATM Switch (GCash ATM Card)o Mobile Banking System o GCash Core System (EMoney/Remittance)• Provides 24/7 support to partners and subscribers using the remittance platforms• Effectively liaises with Information Systems Group and Customer Service, manages External Vendors, as well as internal stakeholders to have an effective support and feedback mechanism for service management. Show less

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  Citibank Singapore / Wipro Limited

  Apr 2011 - now

  Senior Project Manager / Scrum Master

  • Scrum Master for Global Common Project.• Provides hands-on supervision and mentorship to a team which are entirely new to Agile methodology.• Responsible for the successful delivery and deployment of projects.• Handles work schedule and progress of multiple vendors and external parties.• Utilizes expertise and leadership skills to direct staff and to resolve issues to ensure project goals and requirements are met.• Communicates with end-users to provide timely and accurate information and status update.• Ensures essential procedures are followed and contributes to defining standards.• Tracks and monitors defects during DIT, SIT, UAT and PAT and ensures accurate and timely closure of such defects.• Assists application teams to come up with common understanding and resolution via face to face meetings or conference calls.• Facilitates scrum calls for sprint planning, build and delivery issues and challenges.• Manages adhoc reports and provide thorough analysis and timely delivery.• Able to manage large project teams and known for high-quality deliverables that meet or exceed timeline and budgetary targets. Show less