LaToya P Robinson, MS

Adjunct Instructor/Faculty Advisor at Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
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Fairfax, Virginia, United States, US

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  • ICAgile Certified Professional
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    Jan, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Adjunct Instructor/Faculty Advisor
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      ▪ Provides project management guidance to a team of graduate students over the course of a 14-week client focused systems synthesis/capstone project. ▪ Delivers feedback on student performance based on peer evaluations, client support, and deliverables. ▪ Advises team on projected deliverables to their client and advisory board (presentations, reports). ▪ Provides project management guidance to a team of graduate students over the course of a 14-week client focused systems synthesis/capstone project. ▪ Delivers feedback on student performance based on peer evaluations, client support, and deliverables. ▪ Advises team on projected deliverables to their client and advisory board (presentations, reports).

  • Booz Allen Hamilton
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Project Manager/Sr Lead Engineer
      • Jul 2019 - Present

      Senior Project Manager  Led business development conversations with a potential client and closed on initial annual tactical sale (appr. $785K) and the closing of two additional years of work worth appr. $2M.  Manages the contract work plan of approximately $1.2M annually in the design and development of an office wide knowledge management system  Designs system architecture, manages client engagement, defines short- and long-range plans, and ensures product quality for a system of… Show more Senior Project Manager  Led business development conversations with a potential client and closed on initial annual tactical sale (appr. $785K) and the closing of two additional years of work worth appr. $2M.  Manages the contract work plan of approximately $1.2M annually in the design and development of an office wide knowledge management system  Designs system architecture, manages client engagement, defines short- and long-range plans, and ensures product quality for a system of more than 100 users.  Directs a development team in the daily execution of client requirements and tasks delegating responsibilities based on task complexity, priority, and staff skill level.  Develops project management plans, monthly reports, requirements documents, test plans as needed to support and document project needs.  Onboard and acclimate new staff that includes: collaborating with financial analysts to determine rates and access the budget, facilitating system accesses, and assigning appropriate training  Coordinates with teams across the firm to incorporate new techniques into deliverables and leverage efficiencies.  Provides project status to senior Booz Allen and government leadership on a weekly, bi-weekly, and quarterly basis.  Facilitates weekly scrum with team members to discuss status updates, potential issues, and project schedule. Talent Coordinator  Leads leadership team resource management scrum that serves as the weekly touchpoint for newly hired staff and staff awaiting new project assignment. Key Contributions/Awards:  2022 Black Engineer of the Year Modern Day Technology Leader Awardee  Booz Allen Client Problem Solving Initiative Award (2021)  2020 Women of Color in STEM Technology All-Star Awardee  Pathways Protégé Program (VP Sponsorship) Show less Senior Project Manager  Led business development conversations with a potential client and closed on initial annual tactical sale (appr. $785K) and the closing of two additional years of work worth appr. $2M.  Manages the contract work plan of approximately $1.2M annually in the design and development of an office wide knowledge management system  Designs system architecture, manages client engagement, defines short- and long-range plans, and ensures product quality for a system of… Show more Senior Project Manager  Led business development conversations with a potential client and closed on initial annual tactical sale (appr. $785K) and the closing of two additional years of work worth appr. $2M.  Manages the contract work plan of approximately $1.2M annually in the design and development of an office wide knowledge management system  Designs system architecture, manages client engagement, defines short- and long-range plans, and ensures product quality for a system of more than 100 users.  Directs a development team in the daily execution of client requirements and tasks delegating responsibilities based on task complexity, priority, and staff skill level.  Develops project management plans, monthly reports, requirements documents, test plans as needed to support and document project needs.  Onboard and acclimate new staff that includes: collaborating with financial analysts to determine rates and access the budget, facilitating system accesses, and assigning appropriate training  Coordinates with teams across the firm to incorporate new techniques into deliverables and leverage efficiencies.  Provides project status to senior Booz Allen and government leadership on a weekly, bi-weekly, and quarterly basis.  Facilitates weekly scrum with team members to discuss status updates, potential issues, and project schedule. Talent Coordinator  Leads leadership team resource management scrum that serves as the weekly touchpoint for newly hired staff and staff awaiting new project assignment. Key Contributions/Awards:  2022 Black Engineer of the Year Modern Day Technology Leader Awardee  Booz Allen Client Problem Solving Initiative Award (2021)  2020 Women of Color in STEM Technology All-Star Awardee  Pathways Protégé Program (VP Sponsorship) Show less

  • KPMG US
    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • IT Program Manager
      • Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

       Ensured the timely execution of all project deliverables within scope and budget.  Led an 8-person team in the daily execution of client requirements and delegated responsibilities based on staff skillset and project need.  Developed project plans to monitor and track progress and provided status to government client on a weekly basis.  Managed changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.  Ensured staffing resource availability and… Show more  Ensured the timely execution of all project deliverables within scope and budget.  Led an 8-person team in the daily execution of client requirements and delegated responsibilities based on staff skillset and project need.  Developed project plans to monitor and track progress and provided status to government client on a weekly basis.  Managed changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.  Ensured staffing resource availability and mitigated issues proactively to minimize project risks.  Managed client relationships and comprehensive project documentation. Show less  Ensured the timely execution of all project deliverables within scope and budget.  Led an 8-person team in the daily execution of client requirements and delegated responsibilities based on staff skillset and project need.  Developed project plans to monitor and track progress and provided status to government client on a weekly basis.  Managed changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.  Ensured staffing resource availability and… Show more  Ensured the timely execution of all project deliverables within scope and budget.  Led an 8-person team in the daily execution of client requirements and delegated responsibilities based on staff skillset and project need.  Developed project plans to monitor and track progress and provided status to government client on a weekly basis.  Managed changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.  Ensured staffing resource availability and mitigated issues proactively to minimize project risks.  Managed client relationships and comprehensive project documentation. Show less

  • Booz Allen Hamilton
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Manager/Sr Lead Technologist
      • May 2012 - Apr 2019

      Project Manager  Led a team of software/process engineers in the development and maintenance of 4 critical business process systems and 3 web presences across multiple network enclaves with more than 200 active users globally.  Developed project management plans, monthly reports, requirements documents, test plans as needed to support and document project needs.  Defined new project scope, requirements, and schedules in accordance with stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility… Show more Project Manager  Led a team of software/process engineers in the development and maintenance of 4 critical business process systems and 3 web presences across multiple network enclaves with more than 200 active users globally.  Developed project management plans, monthly reports, requirements documents, test plans as needed to support and document project needs.  Defined new project scope, requirements, and schedules in accordance with stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility.  Drafted software test plans and conducted user acceptance testing to facilitate product satisfaction and quality.  Facilitated weekly scrums with the client and development team members to provide status updates, discuss potential issues/obstacles, and discuss project schedule. Contract Task Lead  Managed a 20-person contract team on a task order of more than $3.5M annually.  Hired new staff in alignment with the contract budget, monitored employee utilization, and managed staffing issues by reallocating or hiring new staff as needed.  Drafted and published job requisitions on the firm’s career site and worked with HR representatives to identify and hire candidates.  Participated in biweekly contract review meetings with firm program management to discuss staffing plans, budget, and client needs  Built client relationships with senior government and firm management to ensure service satisfaction and proactively overcome any challenges. Key Contributions/Awards:  2014 Women of Color in STEM Technology All-Star Awardee  BAH Performance & Team Award (twice)  Facilitated contract modification that added 4 additional FTEs to the task order increasing the number of staff from the baseline 16 FTEs to 20 FTEs (20% increase; appr. $500K increase) within a 6-month timeframe.  Developed a centralized dashboard to integrate multiple IT systems. Dashboard architecture led an associate office to budget more $2M dollars over the next 2 years to adopt the framework.

    • Lead Technologist/Software Engineer
      • Jun 2009 - May 2012

       Developed and revamped the agency’s Ask the Director communication program to an online platform.  Redesigned the corporate comms office website and supported the communications chief brief to the agency deputy director. Layout became the go-to design for more than half of the agency’s 15 internal office websites.  Responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of the agency’s intranet website that served as the primary communication vehicle for more than 12,000 employees… Show more  Developed and revamped the agency’s Ask the Director communication program to an online platform.  Redesigned the corporate comms office website and supported the communications chief brief to the agency deputy director. Layout became the go-to design for more than half of the agency’s 15 internal office websites.  Responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of the agency’s intranet website that served as the primary communication vehicle for more than 12,000 employees.  Developed multiple internal agency communication web applications, websites, and internal office process tools that managed the tracking of service requests from stakeholders across the agency.  Developed best practices and processes to improve the efficiency of the web team’s implementation of projects.  Provided customer service and problem resolution to both internal and external facing employees daily.  Engaged with management at all levels to discuss and gather future technical requirements. Key Contributions/Awards:  BAH Absolute Personal Best Performance Award; BAH High Five Award; BAH Absolute Personal Best Award

    • Staff Technologist
      • Apr 2007 - Jun 2009

      Acquisition Source and Information Management Office  Managed 100+ user accounts globally and resolved issues associated with system performance.  Wrote and executed queries to gather and transform data into detailed reports for senior leadership across the intelligence community.  Prepared and designed the approach for collecting, analyzing, and displaying data in a user-friendly format.  Developed standard operating procedures and documented techniques to improve on existing… Show more Acquisition Source and Information Management Office  Managed 100+ user accounts globally and resolved issues associated with system performance.  Wrote and executed queries to gather and transform data into detailed reports for senior leadership across the intelligence community.  Prepared and designed the approach for collecting, analyzing, and displaying data in a user-friendly format.  Developed standard operating procedures and documented techniques to improve on existing processes. Chief Information Officer Office /Communications Team  Led the implementation and development of a new web tool suite to manage workforce administrative tasks.  Collected and analyzed requirements from primary stakeholders (i.e. Communication Team Lead, staff officers).  Developed database schema and defined multi-phase delivery schedule. Source Management and Operations Office /Communications Team  Served as the lead point-of-contact for a project management application that tracked internal tasks and actions  Collected and analyzed requirements from primary stakeholders to fine tune application functionality.  Assisted in the maintenance of the office’s internal web presence and managed web requests deadlines.  Wrote technical overview document outlining application purpose, architecture, and risks. Key Contributions/Awards: BAH High 5 Award (received twice)

  • Independence University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

       Utilized Blackboard to instruct 4 undergraduate classes of 111 students: Programming Logic &Design I, Programming Logic & Design II, Programming Concepts III, Object-Oriented Programming II.  Directed study in programming constructs, data types, control structures, subprograms, pseudocode, object-oriented principles, GUI development, classes, exception handling, and iteration.  Utilized Blackboard to instruct 4 undergraduate classes of 111 students: Programming Logic &Design I, Programming Logic & Design II, Programming Concepts III, Object-Oriented Programming II.  Directed study in programming constructs, data types, control structures, subprograms, pseudocode, object-oriented principles, GUI development, classes, exception handling, and iteration.

  • Fairfax County Public Schools
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Computer Science Instructor - Adult & Community Education
      • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

       Instructed 2 classes of 18 students in the areas of Personal Computer Basics & Concepts of Programming.  Directed study in basic computer hardware and software, terminology and functions, operating systems, internet browsers, and basic programming foundations.  Instructed 2 classes of 18 students in the areas of Personal Computer Basics & Concepts of Programming.  Directed study in basic computer hardware and software, terminology and functions, operating systems, internet browsers, and basic programming foundations.

  • Lockheed Martin
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Systems Engineer II
      • Apr 2006 - Apr 2007

       Developed 100% of the GUI for a new departmental software application.  Provided software testing support and performed issue resolution, updated discrepancy reports, and reported corrections the software team lead.  Wrote data analysis scripts to assist in operational efficiency.  Performed daily system checks to ensure expected incoming data sets had been received and conducted troubleshooting activities to detect instances where incoming data may have been lost/not received.… Show more  Developed 100% of the GUI for a new departmental software application.  Provided software testing support and performed issue resolution, updated discrepancy reports, and reported corrections the software team lead.  Wrote data analysis scripts to assist in operational efficiency.  Performed daily system checks to ensure expected incoming data sets had been received and conducted troubleshooting activities to detect instances where incoming data may have been lost/not received.  Attended bi-weekly meetings, kept track and made note of any issues that may have affected the software team, informing the software team lead and team members Key Contributions/Awards: Lockheed Martin Spot Award

    • Systems Engineer I
      • Jul 2004 - Apr 2006

       Led data simulation software testing efforts for onsite system readiness reviews.  Provided analytical and validation efforts against operational system data.  Directed factory and site testing of software versions to verify and validate software functionality and processes using a set of precise procedures.  Performed software updates as needed for system based on additional customer and departmental requirements.  Assisted with gathering system specifications by… Show more  Led data simulation software testing efforts for onsite system readiness reviews.  Provided analytical and validation efforts against operational system data.  Directed factory and site testing of software versions to verify and validate software functionality and processes using a set of precise procedures.  Performed software updates as needed for system based on additional customer and departmental requirements.  Assisted with gathering system specifications by conducting software performance discussions with developers, management, and system administrators.  Served as website administrator creating and modifying web content as requested.  Ran and updated UNIX scripts to manage file formatting needed for system ingesting.  Developed pre-launch readiness rehearsal plan used to test and verify the system’s ability to perform against necessary requirements that would impact legacy and post legacy satellite systems.  Provided readiness status to customer, team leads, and program managers during formal program readiness reviews. Key Contributions/Awards: Team Achievement Award, Dedication and Service Award

Education

  • Cornell University
    Certification, Strategic Human Resources Leadership
    2021 - 2022
  • University of Maryland Global Campus
    Master of Science - MS, Management, Concentration: Human Resource Management
  • Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Minor: Mathematics

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