Mike Connell, PMP

Experience

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  MedPartners

  Oct 1995 - Jan 1997

  Business Systems Analyst

  Technical support of ADP, Kronos, Windows server and operating system, TCP/IP, Lan/Wan, AS400 finance systems. I created database retention policies and procedures. Wrote Kronos scripting files. Provided training and documentation on various systems. Provided new system recommendations. Gathered new software implementation protocol with ROI models. Created inventory control database using MS Access. Utilized SQL for scripting of Kronos tables for reporting. Managed payroll system for 50+ offices throughout U.S. Show less

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  AutoNation

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Business Systems Analyst

  Analyzed requirements for building Peoplesoft BenAdmin Module. Analyze requirements for implementing web IVR system updating BenAdmin module for benefit elections, changes, enrollments, and life event changes. Wrote functional design documents for implementation of fields and table structure. Analyzed requirements for 401k-implementation project in database and web environments. Wrote business requirement documents for 401K project on gathering, storing, and reporting. Provide training documentation and training of multiple dealerships for submission of information. Provided new system recommendations. Show less

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  Swaffield.com

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Web Development Manager

  Lead the web development team of programmers gathering requirements, analyzing needs, and planning web projects for informational and E-commerce sites. Managed staff and budgets for multiple projects.

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  ADP TotalSource

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Project Manager

  Managed the web training rollout project to 5 districts throughout United States. Responsible for creating detailed project plans defining scope of work, coordinating staff and resources, tracking progress against defined milestones and regularly communicating status to external/internal customers. Managed more than five key personnel and ten resources. Provided specification documentation to programmers for development. Provided specification documentation for training of internal and external users. Created a train-the-trainer program. Created and managed budget and timelines through project lifecycle. Met with marketing, human resources, payroll, and executive committee for status updates and requirements staying in constant contact with district Vice Presidents. Rolled out web training project on time and within budget. Provided production support issue resolution for CSS Hrizon and web products. Developed CSS Hrizon tables and fields for benefits administration.; , Inc Provided SAP documentation for HR/payroll processes and informal training to end-users. Gathered user requirements for reporting to be extracted from SAP and provide specifications to senior programmers for standard reporting creation. Provided QA testing and documentation for functionality defaults on patch loads. Show less

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  Citrix Systems

  Oct 2003 - May 2014

  The driving force behind the overall schedule and launch of product releases. Coordinates and monitors the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of company programs. Responsible for managing and coordinating all phases and aspects of product launch process - from initiation through program close. Coordinate the day-to-day activities required to deliver a great product on time, hosting and driving regular product action team meetings, managing external dependencies and manufacturing logistics, as well as ensuring we hit key defined milestones along the way. Ensuring that all the key groups within Citrix are all up to speed and have the information to successfully complete their role in the product development and launch of a product. Highlight key unresolved issues to the product management staff if they threaten the successful and timely launch of the product. Manage the overall product roadmap and communications to executives and teams. Show less Lead a team of 11 business analyst supporting the IT enhancement services department. Managed the quarterly releases, planning, and process changes. Provided assistance to senior management in creating strategic direction and process changes to make enhancement delivery move from quarterly releases to a more agile delivery method. Created process and documentation for gathering scope, obtaining estimates, and managing change more effectively. Coordinated software implementations by analyzing and documenting client requirements and contributing to system design specifications. Managed multiple product releases within IT for scope, time and quality testing. Managed projects and enhancements to the subscription advantage renewal system contributing to 35% of Citrix total revenue. Responsible for creating detailed project plans defining scope of work, coordinating staff and resources, tracking progress against defined milestones and regularly communicating status to external/internal customers. Show less

  • Sr. Program Manager

    Jan 2008 - May 2014

  • Business Analyst /Project Manager

    Oct 2003 - Feb 2008
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  Kforce Inc

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

  Infrastructure Project Manager

  While contracting at Carnival Cruise Line, managed multiple infrastructure projects in excess of $20M within the Carnival Global Infrastructure Services (GIS) and other Corporate IT teams comprised of 10 global brands and 100+ ships. Responsible for all aspects related to taking the projects from original concept through final deployment and contributed as a subject matter specialist in technology infrastructure implementation and light software development. • Managed $1M infrastructure implementations, SQL2014 upgrades and engineering projects on shore and aboard ships both during service and dry dock • Participated in strategic and operational process improvements and PMO setup by working with members of the senior management team while ensuring IT initiatives achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future projects • Manage $20 million IS dry dock programs (6-8 per season) • Managed $2 million satellite installation programs on 24 ships Show less

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  Carnival Cruise Line

  Aug 2015 - now

  Infrastructure Project Manager

  Managed multiple infrastructure projects in excess of $20M within the Carnival Global Infrastructure Services (GIS) and other Corporate IT teams comprised of 10 global brands and 100+ ships. Responsible for all aspects related to taking the projects from original concept through final deployment and contributed as a subject matter specialist in technology infrastructure implementation and light software development. • Managed $1M infrastructure implementations, SQL2014 upgrades and engineering projects on shore and aboard ships both during service and dry dock • Participated in strategic and operational process improvements and PMO setup by working with members of the senior management team while ensuring IT initiatives achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future projects • Manage $20 million IS dry dock programs (6-8 per season) • Managed $2 million satellite installation programs on 24 ships Show less