Sonja M.

Experience

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  Georgia Department of Transportation

  Feb 2005 - Mar 2006

  IT Project Manager

  IT Project Manager responsible for managing projects simultaneously Responsibilities that spanned each project:-Scheduled and coordinated multiple projects-Managed contractors and technical teams that developed and maintained web applications.-Negotiated contracts & deliverables-Delivered presentations to stakeholders and management-Developed & delivered training-Developed, maintained & managed the project budgets

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  Atlanta Public Schools

  Apr 2006 - Oct 2009

  IT Project Manager

  I was the Project Manager working in the IT department responsible for the Instructional Management System (IMS).The IMS is a web based application that links data analysis and reporting with the goal of achieving student success.The system is populated with student data, standardized test data and benchmark test data. This solution was deployed ahead of schedule and is invaluable in helping APS achieve its goal to become a data-driven district. Primary responsibility was to work closely with SchoolNet and internal APS customers to maintain the IMS and become the subject matter expert. Additional responsibilities include:- Maintaining and monitoring project budget; verifying accuracy of invoices- Creating and managing schedules including setting priorities- Vendor management- Leading the IT Team as well as the other teams required to support the project- Providing regular project status reports- Instrumental in identifying and resolving problems before customers are aware- Identifying, troubleshooting and resolving data integrity issues- Working closely with internal customers to define and document requirements- Certified in SchoolNet’s Account™ and Align™ module- Defining budget accountability process Show less

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  CrossPointe.net

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

  Project Manager

  Project Manager assigned to all GA School District Clients responsible for management of the entire implementation of the new Student Information System.

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  DeKalb County School District

  Nov 2010 - Jan 2012

  Project Manager

  Project Manager assigned to multiple projects including software implementation of the professional development module of the Instructional Data Management System (SchoolNet), redesigning the District website and proving the concept for a document imaging system. Primary responsibilities include typical project management activities including:- Defined processes, strategy for and developing, executing, and managing project charters and project plans- Worked closely with business owners (Human Resources & Finance) to define requirements- Vendor Management- Led a team to define specifications for an request for proposal (RFP)- Provide leadership & direction to IT team- Planned and facilitated meetings with management, vendors, business owners, team members - Weekly status report on health of project- Developed, controlled and tracked project performance- Planned and led close-out meetings Show less

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  GlobalScholar

  Mar 2012 - Feb 2013

  Project Manager

  Project Manager assigned to multiple districts with the responsibility of leading teams in the implementation of GlobalScholar products while adhering to GlobalScholar’s defined processes for managing projects and ultimately ensuring customer needs are met.-Managed simultaneous implementations of Pinnacle Grade, Pinnacle Instruction and Pinnacle SIS for school districts including districts with 100,000+ students-Issue management and resolution-Budget management-Planned and facilitated meetings, both internal and external Show less

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  ASK Consulting

  Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

  Sr. Project Manager

  Contract Sr. Project Manager assigned to work at DeKalb County Schools District to manage district-wide deployment of Server Hosted Virtual Desktops

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  Core Education & Technologies Limited

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

  Implementation Manager

  Led a large school district as they migrated from one assessment platform to another assessment platform which entailed vendor management, end-user planning and training, client support, planning and leading meeting, project status, detailed project scheduling, troubleshooting, etc.

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  The Proven Method

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Sr. Project Manager

  Worked as a Sr. Project Manager at The Home Depot managing security projects in the IT Security Department.

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  The Home Depot

  Sept 2014 - now

  Responsible for managing Security projects such as Anti-virus for stores, Network Access Control (NAC) for corporate and distribution centers and Web Gateway for corporate. Most recently, responsible for managing a Program responsible for securing the networks of fourteen (14) affiliates. This required managing and directing vendor, affiliate and The Home Depot resources to successfully manage implementations across multiple defenses layers (End Point Security, Data Security, Threat Detection and Response, Network Security, Product Security and Identity Access Management).Additionally, responsible for monthly executive reporting, weekly status reporting and financial management which includes monthly forecasting, and providing management of contractor project managers. Show less

  • Manager, Delivery Management

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Cybersecurity Project Manager

    Sept 2014 - Aug 2021