Experience

Alabama Medicaid Agency

• Insurance
• 100 - 200 Employee

• IT Director

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Working as a IT Director for Centralized Alabama Recipient Eligibility System (CARES). It is one of the IT divisions in Alabama Medicaid Agency. Centralized Alabama Recipient Eligibility System (CARES) is a statewide software solution supporting Eligibility and Enrollment (E&E) for the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP) programs. It provides case workers and citizens easy access to submit, analyze, and manage eligibility and enrollment information. This is highly… Show more Working as a IT Director for Centralized Alabama Recipient Eligibility System (CARES). It is one of the IT divisions in Alabama Medicaid Agency. Centralized Alabama Recipient Eligibility System (CARES) is a statewide software solution supporting Eligibility and Enrollment (E&E) for the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP) programs. It provides case workers and citizens easy access to submit, analyze, and manage eligibility and enrollment information. This is highly responsible technical, administrative and management work in directing and overseeing the in-house development, implementation and maintenance of a very complex application with more than 40 technical resources. This is part of Medicaid Modularization (MES and AMMP).

• IT Director (Project Portfolio Management Office)

  • May 2018 - Aug 2021

  Worked as IT Director for Project Portfolio Management Division of Alabama Medicaid agency. Responsible for project governance, procurement management, resource management, systems implementations and project management. Developed project governance and project management standards and best practices at enterprise level for IT projects Alabama Medicaid Agency. It’s for modernizing the Medicaid Systems. Developed policies, procedures, standards and guidelines for IT project governance.… Show more Worked as IT Director for Project Portfolio Management Division of Alabama Medicaid agency. Responsible for project governance, procurement management, resource management, systems implementations and project management. Developed project governance and project management standards and best practices at enterprise level for IT projects Alabama Medicaid Agency. It’s for modernizing the Medicaid Systems. Developed policies, procedures, standards and guidelines for IT project governance. Implemented in-house, custom and SAS solutions to the Medicaid agency. Directed group of project managers to provide guidance and solutions to deliver successful complex IT projects. Worked on agency wide complex IT applications on multiple platforms with wide range of technologies such as Client Server, web based and SAS solutions, Azure/cloud technologies.



Alabama Department of Human Resources

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Project Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Apr 2018

  Application development, implementation and maintenance of major financial systems for Debit Cards with KeyBank, EFT rejections with BBVA Compass Bank, Direct Deposit project with Fidelity Information System, SDU collections with Informatix, Income withholding EIWO automation, Reconciliation and Reporting. Web Application for clients for billing and payments.

• IT Project Manager (Application Development)

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2014

  Managed the IT projects for development of applications in SNAP division (FNS system) and implemented the applications with latest technologies. SNAP and OACIS systems are major systems (FNS System) for benefits. SNAP system disburses 1.5 Billion dollar annually. It has complex financial modules and client management modules. Planed and coordinated all aspects of projects from initiation through implementation. • Implemented multiple projects State portal, One-stop-shop, Electronic Benefits… Show more Managed the IT projects for development of applications in SNAP division (FNS system) and implemented the applications with latest technologies. SNAP and OACIS systems are major systems (FNS System) for benefits. SNAP system disburses 1.5 Billion dollar annually. It has complex financial modules and client management modules. Planed and coordinated all aspects of projects from initiation through implementation. • Implemented multiple projects State portal, One-stop-shop, Electronic Benefits and other major financial projects. Managed project initiation activities including identifying contractual obligations, client or business needs and goals, existing situation and necessary contacts. Ensured requirements for internal projects align to operational standards. Developed, defined and executed project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables. Managed the technical resources for the development of these applications.

• IT Project Manager (Application Development)

  • Jan 2009 - May 2010

  Managed the project for development of Family and Child Welfare applications with Deloitte vendor. FACTS is a comprehensive automated client management and financial system for Foster care Services. The functionality of the system is to provide a unified automated tool to support most functionality with major core functions of Financial modules, client management and other critical modules. The system supports expenditure, reimbursement and payment to foster care agencies throughout… Show more Managed the project for development of Family and Child Welfare applications with Deloitte vendor. FACTS is a comprehensive automated client management and financial system for Foster care Services. The functionality of the system is to provide a unified automated tool to support most functionality with major core functions of Financial modules, client management and other critical modules. The system supports expenditure, reimbursement and payment to foster care agencies throughout the State. Worked as a Project Manager to manage 20+ Deloitte consultants to develop a complex client and financial system for Family and Welfare Division. Integrated more than 15 systems into one comprehensive system for all functionalities of FACTS. Expertize in IT project development life cycle approaches, including Agile and Waterfall. Took a lead role in procurements, procurement strategies, contracts, contract management, APD requirements, program requirements. Participated in project management activities and project processes for technical writing, quality assurance monitoring, and development and delivery of training content in formats such as guidance documents, webinars and virtual meetings. Developed proto-type system as per state and federal programs and policies. Prepared project plans and led the effort for white papers, briefing presentations, technical assistance documents, technical bulletins, and other types of policy guidelines on topics including technology, federal regulations, and program guidance.

• IT Project Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Managed the application development, implementation and maintenance of Child support projects funded by Office of Child Support and Enforcement. Deliver solution that accomplishes the business objectives with on-time delivery, budget adherence, and exceptional quality • Collaborate with senior management and executive leadership to solidify project objectives and scope • Define the project schedule and resourcing needed to cost effectively accomplish project objectives • Allocate… Show more Managed the application development, implementation and maintenance of Child support projects funded by Office of Child Support and Enforcement. Deliver solution that accomplishes the business objectives with on-time delivery, budget adherence, and exceptional quality • Collaborate with senior management and executive leadership to solidify project objectives and scope • Define the project schedule and resourcing needed to cost effectively accomplish project objectives • Allocate and direct staff to accomplish project tasks ensuring effective utilization • Manage financials closely to achieve the planned project budget. Monitor & updates monthly actuals & future forecasts; develop new/revised estimates as applicable • Continuously manage scope and schedule throughout the project lifecycle • Define and execute communication cadence to keep both IT and business stakeholders fully informed • Identify and manage project risks/issues to closure and provide proper visibility to senior management • Support the business in defining plans to ensure organization acceptance of the new solution • Support procurement processing of Statements of Work & Purchase Orders. Process all contract-related artifacts & invoices • Create project governance artifacts for reviews (tollgates/change requests) and ensure adherence to all Ally PMO guidelines & procedures and software development lifecycle methodology • Comply with Change Management, Release Management, IT Risk & Compliance processes and standards • Directs the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and close of an entire project • Ability to contribute and champion usage of structured project management methodology (to include Waterfall, Agile/Scrum, Iterative, etc.) • Knowledge of application and / or infrastructure development life cycle (SDLC)



Department for Human Resources - Alabama

• Development Team Lead

  • Aug 1998 - Jan 2006

  Participated as team lead for development of complex modules for State and Federal tax-offset functions. Participated as Lead Programmer Analyst in analyzing the modules related collections, adjustment, payments and reconciliation. These modules are very critical part of the financial system. Many tables of the system are used for the process. Table joins, database selects, updates, deletes, stored procedures and triggers are used for the process. Participated as Lead Programmer Analyst for… Show more Participated as team lead for development of complex modules for State and Federal tax-offset functions. Participated as Lead Programmer Analyst in analyzing the modules related collections, adjustment, payments and reconciliation. These modules are very critical part of the financial system. Many tables of the system are used for the process. Table joins, database selects, updates, deletes, stored procedures and triggers are used for the process. Participated as Lead Programmer Analyst for the distribution project in the financial team. The part of the project includes analyzing the existing system for financial distribution. Developed interfaces for many banking products for EFT and payments. Show less Participated as team lead for development of complex modules for State and Federal tax-offset functions. Participated as Lead Programmer Analyst in analyzing the modules related collections, adjustment, payments and reconciliation. These modules are very critical part of the financial system. Many tables of the system are used for the process. Table joins, database selects, updates, deletes, stored procedures and triggers are used for the process. Participated as Lead Programmer Analyst for… Show more Participated as team lead for development of complex modules for State and Federal tax-offset functions. Participated as Lead Programmer Analyst in analyzing the modules related collections, adjustment, payments and reconciliation. These modules are very critical part of the financial system. Many tables of the system are used for the process. Table joins, database selects, updates, deletes, stored procedures and triggers are used for the process. Participated as Lead Programmer Analyst for the distribution project in the financial team. The part of the project includes analyzing the existing system for financial distribution. Developed interfaces for many banking products for EFT and payments. Show less



Fannie Mae

• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Programmer Analyst

  • Feb 1998 - Aug 1998

  Developed several financial modules for Service Mortgage loans, ARMs, Taxes and Insurance, Loans with balloon payments, Service third party loans and collect Payments. Developed applications based on their evaluation of business and technical requirements; writes and maintains documentation on any technical development completed. Troubleshoots and resolves data and application software utilizing SQL and other tools to assist in data manipulation. Designing, coding, testing and debugging… Show more Developed several financial modules for Service Mortgage loans, ARMs, Taxes and Insurance, Loans with balloon payments, Service third party loans and collect Payments. Developed applications based on their evaluation of business and technical requirements; writes and maintains documentation on any technical development completed. Troubleshoots and resolves data and application software utilizing SQL and other tools to assist in data manipulation. Designing, coding, testing and debugging applications in various functions of the application. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions • Maintains systems and programs by aiding user groups in problem resolution and providing technical solutions to resolve software and fixing system defects. Developed and maintained project timelines to complete assigned modules. Review of code, test plans and test results. Implementation of the modules to production. Show less Developed several financial modules for Service Mortgage loans, ARMs, Taxes and Insurance, Loans with balloon payments, Service third party loans and collect Payments. Developed applications based on their evaluation of business and technical requirements; writes and maintains documentation on any technical development completed. Troubleshoots and resolves data and application software utilizing SQL and other tools to assist in data manipulation. Designing, coding, testing and debugging… Show more Developed several financial modules for Service Mortgage loans, ARMs, Taxes and Insurance, Loans with balloon payments, Service third party loans and collect Payments. Developed applications based on their evaluation of business and technical requirements; writes and maintains documentation on any technical development completed. Troubleshoots and resolves data and application software utilizing SQL and other tools to assist in data manipulation. Designing, coding, testing and debugging applications in various functions of the application. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions • Maintains systems and programs by aiding user groups in problem resolution and providing technical solutions to resolve software and fixing system defects. Developed and maintained project timelines to complete assigned modules. Review of code, test plans and test results. Implementation of the modules to production. Show less



Northrop Grumman

• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Technical Analyst

  • Jun 1997 - Jan 1998

  Worked as Lead systems analyst and developed the modules for the financial division of BDM technologies (Northrop Grumman). It's a development work for the new financial system. Worked as Lead systems analyst and developed the modules for the financial division of BDM technologies (Northrop Grumman). It's a development work for the new financial system.