Mark Macaluso

Mark Macaluso

Contract Software Quality Assurance Analyst

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Project and Planning Manager at U.S. Cellular

  • Education

    • Northern Illinois University

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      B.S. Communications

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon

  • Experience

    • TEKsystems

      Dec 2004 - Jan 2006
      Contract Software Quality Assurance Analyst

      Hired as a contractor working at US Cellular Engineering office as a QA Analyst. Performed testing and training on Gamma Netone asset tracking software application. Hired as a full time employee at US Cellular after 14 month contract.

    • U.S. Cellular

      Jan 2006 - now

      I serve as the primary gate keeper for projects coming into the Core Network Operations organization of US Cellular. My primary responsibilities include: facilitate and drive project initiation and planning activities. review project intake and assessment documents, drive completion of SoW/Contracts/Legal requirements, facilitate project related PO creation and release, determine project resource allocations and manage resources and the development and maintenance of the project plan throughout the planning stage. I transition high quality and thoroughly planned projects to our project management team for execution and closure. Show less Deliver high quality projects that meet time, cost and scope constraints. Manage approved projects through the lifecycle from initiation to closure. Provide strong leadership of diverse and cross functional project teams. Serve as primary contact to senior leadership regarding project status and health. Facilitate project change requests through formal change management process. Establish key milestones and drive progress to accomplish milestones and deliverables. Communicate client needs and expectations clearly across all project teams. Find ways to "win" every day. Show less

      • Senior Planning Manager

        Jan 2018 - now
      • Senior Project Manager

        Jan 2012 - Dec 2017
      • Senior Business Analyst

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2012
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) Netware 4.x and 5.x

    • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

    • Certified Scrum Master

      Scrum Alliance
      Dec 2016
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Head Football Coach

      Issued by Tri City Chargers - Youth Football on Aug 2008
      Tri City Chargers - Youth FootballAssociated with Mark Macaluso