Michael Brew
Senior Project Manager at Fidelus Technologies- Claim this Profile
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Fidelus Technologies
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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Jul 2018 - Apr 2019
Greater New York City Area Reporting to Director of Project Management and company co-owner, responsible for all facets of project management from project initiation through to project closure. Vast majority of projects focused on installs and upgrades to client Cisco Unified Collaboration platforms (CUCM, UCCX, CUC). Also worked on networking projects and internal infrastructure upgrades. Excellent references available.
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Senior Consultant
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Jan 2018 - Feb 2018
480 Washington BLvd, Newport, NJ • Determined inherent technology risk of Legal Entity owners via a survey • Conducted a survey where LE’s needed to provide information on their key technology risk / control attributes • Responsible for close of business reviews of progress and key legal entity owners • Handled daily APAC contact to clarify and confirm tech details
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Aspire Technology Partners
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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PMO Project Manager, PMP
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
25 James Way, Eatontown, NJ Reporting to the Director of Portfolio Management, responsible for administrative and support activities around the implementation of project management practices, standardizing project governance processes, methodologies, and tools and techniques while assuming the lead on both internal and external projects of varying size and complexity. Managed upwards of 40 projects concurrently, reporting project status, tracking project issues/risks through to resolution and performing integrated… Show more Reporting to the Director of Portfolio Management, responsible for administrative and support activities around the implementation of project management practices, standardizing project governance processes, methodologies, and tools and techniques while assuming the lead on both internal and external projects of varying size and complexity. Managed upwards of 40 projects concurrently, reporting project status, tracking project issues/risks through to resolution and performing integrated change control. Focused on the delivery of Professional Services from 5 distinct practice areas, Unified Collaboration, Network Enterprise, Data Center, Security and Wireless, as well as multi-practice engagements. Managed all sub-contractor engagements, resolving issues as needed and reporting status to the executive team. Suggested, created and led a task force to implement process improvements to address problematic issues. Show less
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BNY Mellon
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Project / Program Manager
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Jan 2007 - Mar 2013
Greater New York City Area - As a Vice President, Managed several simultaneous multimillion dollar software development efforts involving multiple applications, a globally disbursed staff of 30 or more, supporting internally defined strategic priorities, key client initiatives and regulatory mandates. Managed various technologies including CICS, DB2, XML, JAVA, C++ and MQ Series. Typically responsible for Securities Master, Data Warehouse, Accounting, Order Management (OMS), Trade Routing, Reconciliation… Show more - As a Vice President, Managed several simultaneous multimillion dollar software development efforts involving multiple applications, a globally disbursed staff of 30 or more, supporting internally defined strategic priorities, key client initiatives and regulatory mandates. Managed various technologies including CICS, DB2, XML, JAVA, C++ and MQ Series. Typically responsible for Securities Master, Data Warehouse, Accounting, Order Management (OMS), Trade Routing, Reconciliation, Corporate Action, Cash Processing and Security Movement and Control (SMAC) applications for a given project. Regulatory experience including FASB 157, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and MIFID, receiving recognition and monetary awards for exceptional work.
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Configuration Manager
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
NYC Recruited for newly created CM role to address frequent deficiencies with application configuration management practices. Educated application staff on the new guidelines and enforced compliance. Created inventory forms for applications to record all code elements, adding rigor, accountability and a previously nonexistent audit trail. Conceived, developed and installed an On-line Install Playbook, centralizing all application Implementation tasks, and associated contact… Show more Recruited for newly created CM role to address frequent deficiencies with application configuration management practices. Educated application staff on the new guidelines and enforced compliance. Created inventory forms for applications to record all code elements, adding rigor, accountability and a previously nonexistent audit trail. Conceived, developed and installed an On-line Install Playbook, centralizing all application Implementation tasks, and associated contact information. Universal appeal and effectiveness resulted in tool being required for all production implementations.
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Test Environment Manager
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Jan 2003 - Dec 2005
Greater New York City Area Owned and managed the dedicated testing regions, production like environments for large scale project User Acceptance tests. Coordinated and scheduled test in 4 distinct test environments. Managed two technicians performing environment code migrations, JCL checks, performance monitoring and MQ troubleshooting which ensured region availability. Developed and implemented a defect tracking tool providing a standardized, repeatable defect management process, replacing a variety of… Show more Owned and managed the dedicated testing regions, production like environments for large scale project User Acceptance tests. Coordinated and scheduled test in 4 distinct test environments. Managed two technicians performing environment code migrations, JCL checks, performance monitoring and MQ troubleshooting which ensured region availability. Developed and implemented a defect tracking tool providing a standardized, repeatable defect management process, replacing a variety of poorly defined, localized approaches, ultimately adopted as the company wide defect tracking mechanism. Served as the Defect Manager, chairing daily calls performing defect triage, tracking progress and conformance to defined SLA guidelines. Directed software production installs, empowered to making critical decisions with client implications
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LEAD ANALYST - QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT
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Jan 2000 - Dec 2002
Greater New York City Area Managed a staff of 4 software testers, validating functionality for a new suite of applications under development for a strategic client outsourcing project. Authored and executed test scripts for new Global Accounting Application, ensuring functionality working as specified. Successful project implementation resulted in significant annual revenue streams, introducing a new strategic service developed and marketed to investment management firms. Presented with a recognition… Show more Managed a staff of 4 software testers, validating functionality for a new suite of applications under development for a strategic client outsourcing project. Authored and executed test scripts for new Global Accounting Application, ensuring functionality working as specified. Successful project implementation resulted in significant annual revenue streams, introducing a new strategic service developed and marketed to investment management firms. Presented with a recognition award for contributions on the project.
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Education
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PMP Certification
Project Management Profesional Certification, PMP -
Monmouth University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General -
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, General