Michael Savin (CSM, SAFe Scrum Master)
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Oleg Wilson
Michael is true Project Management Professional, and it is a priviledge working with him. He is consistent, reliable and competent. Michael took several projects that were significantly important but needed the guidance of a good Project Manager. He has taken really challenging project transitions and made them work! Michael is a highly dedicated professional who knows how to motivate his team to strive for excellence. His leadership was critical to meeting our goals accurately as well as in a timely manner. He is a valued asset to our organization and I definitely recommend him.
Oleg Wilson
Michael is true Project Management Professional, and it is a priviledge working with him. He is consistent, reliable and competent. Michael took several projects that were significantly important but needed the guidance of a good Project Manager. He has taken really challenging project transitions and made them work! Michael is a highly dedicated professional who knows how to motivate his team to strive for excellence. His leadership was critical to meeting our goals accurately as well as in a timely manner. He is a valued asset to our organization and I definitely recommend him.
Oleg Wilson
Michael is true Project Management Professional, and it is a priviledge working with him. He is consistent, reliable and competent. Michael took several projects that were significantly important but needed the guidance of a good Project Manager. He has taken really challenging project transitions and made them work! Michael is a highly dedicated professional who knows how to motivate his team to strive for excellence. His leadership was critical to meeting our goals accurately as well as in a timely manner. He is a valued asset to our organization and I definitely recommend him.
Oleg Wilson
Michael is true Project Management Professional, and it is a priviledge working with him. He is consistent, reliable and competent. Michael took several projects that were significantly important but needed the guidance of a good Project Manager. He has taken really challenging project transitions and made them work! Michael is a highly dedicated professional who knows how to motivate his team to strive for excellence. His leadership was critical to meeting our goals accurately as well as in a timely manner. He is a valued asset to our organization and I definitely recommend him.
Credentials
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ITIL Service Manager
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteMay, 2007- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Scrum AllianceFeb, 2006- Oct, 2024 -
Scaled Scrum Master Certified (SSMC)
Scaled Agile, Inc.
Experience
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Maple Dev
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Scrum Master
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Feb 2016 - Present
• Managing all aspects of the project including initiation, planning, schedule, budget, implementation, resourcing, quality, risks • Managing requirements development, negotiation and updates according to project charter and change requests • Developing corrective action plans for schedule and/or cost variances following project change requests • Managing software development projects throughout the entire SDLC • Effectively combining both classical PMBoK based techniques as well as Agile Development Methodologies for maximum efficiency • Managing Developers, BA, DevOps and QA resources allocated to projects • Acting as central focal point for daily project management efforts • Managing project changes. Acting as the primary liaison/facilitator between the project team and the business area to ensure business requirements are being met and the current project plan reflects changes to scope, costs and schedule • Planning and managing cloud solutions for selected projects • Supervising User Acceptance Testing with business users as well as Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes with technical teams with tests based on documented requirements, test data requirements, test cases, defect troubleshooting, tracking & resolution • Providing guidance, mentoring, coaching and direction to project team members • Preparing and conducting project status reviews and reports on project progress Show less
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Project Manager
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Jul 2012 - Jan 2016
• Managed development, maintenance and support of several software solutions for various business domains • Effectively combined both classical PMBoK based techniques as well as Agile Development Methodologies for maximum efficiency • Managed software development projects throughout the entire SDLC • Developed and managed master development and implementation plans, performed project tracking for activities performed by all team resources for the project implementation • Managed requirements development, negotiation and updates according to project change requests • Managed risks, changes and dependencies while ensuring Project Management methodologies compliance and following best industry practices • Managed deliverables, cost, quality, schedules and resources, obtained signoffs for all requirements, development and delivery plans, fallback plans, customer satisfaction and project closure • Managed Developers, Designers, BA, DevOps and QA resources allocated to projects • Coordinated R&D efforts to use best practices in utilizing Open Source technologies and 3d party solutions integration to optimize development costs • Coordinated efforts of support and DevOps teams for systems support and maintenance • Supported professional solutions portfolio through process sustainment and improvement of methods for identifying / tracking ROI • Supervised User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes with business users and Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes with technical teams with tests based on documented requirements, test data requirements, test cases, defect troubleshooting, tracking & resolution • Led projects experience facilitating delivery process across delivery teams • Acted as central focal point for daily project management efforts • Provided guidance, mentoring, coaching and direction to project team members • Prepared and conducted project status reviews and reports on projects progress Show less
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Techies Direct
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Canada
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Software Development
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Project Manager
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Jun 2009 - Jul 2012
• Managed delivery of various projects from initial concept and vision through completion, based on business priorities • Collaborated with cross-function and distributed teams to successfully deliver projects within negotiated scope, schedule and budget • Effectively combined both classical PMBoK based techniques as well as Agile Development Methodologies for maximum efficiency • Managed project changes. Acted as the primary liaison/facilitator between the project team and the business area to ensure business requirements are being met and the current project plan reflects changes to scope, costs and schedule • Ensured that corporate Project Management policies and best industry standards are upheld during projects and in the resulting services • Was responsible for overseeing all technology deliverables and ensured timelines are met • Managed Developers, BA, DevOps and QA resources (including Offshore) allocated to projects • Provided value-added Project Management and training support to strategic stakeholders within company and to company’s customers • Researched, reviewed and analyzed the usefulness and effectiveness of existing processes, developed and implemented recommendations for improving or further leveraging these processes • Vendor Management; was responsible for vendor product assessment and selection • Supervised User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes with business users and Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes with technical teams with tests based on documented requirements, test data requirements, test cases, defect troubleshooting, tracking & resolution • Planned and managed cloud solutions for selected projects • Coordinated R&D efforts to use best practices in utilizing Open Source technologies and 3d party solutions integration to optimize development costs • Reported weekly on the projects status to Steering Committee Show less
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Shell
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT Project Manager / IT Infrastructure Manager
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May 2005 - Jun 2009
• Managed projects with budgets from $3K to $5M, including application development, information systems integration, IT Infrastructure projects, migration of several thousand workstations to new OS • Effectively used both classical PMBoK based techniques as well as Agile Development Methodologies, combining them based on project requirements for maximum efficiency • Collaborated with cross-function and distributed teams to successfully deliver projects within negotiated scope, schedule and budget • Planned, implemented and managed IT Services in separate business unit according to ITIL recommendations and best industry practices • Managed a team of 20 local and remotely located members, both employees and contractors • Managed Stakeholders expectations as well as business requirements while successfully completing projects within negotiated scope, schedule and budget • Ensured that Shell corporate Project Management policies and best industry standards are upheld during projects and in the resulting services • Researched, reviewed and analyzed the usefulness and effectiveness of existing processes, developed and implemented recommendations for improving or further leveraging these processes • Established, managed and maintained communication in national and multicultural environments, effectively coordinated teams’ efforts in Canada, USA and EMEA • Acted as an Information Security focal point for several business units • Vendor Management; was responsible for vendor product assessment and selection • Managed project of ERP implementation which ultimately served several thousand users • Increased efficiency of software solutions by partnering with Business Representatives, Systems Analysts, Solution Architects, vendors, Development and Support teams to provide solutions that satisfy both system constraints and business needs • Regularly reported on the projects to stakeholders and Steering Committee Show less
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Teranet Inc.
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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IT Consultant (Application Development)
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Sep 2003 - May 2005
Helped software development team to build, maintain and improve applications for real estate boards, governments and other domains. Was one of key players in enhancing company’s IT infrastructure before IPO. Directed the evaluation and selection of technologies, optimal solutions and tools. Fostered and actively promoted innovations, continuous improvement, collaboration and continuous learning. • Provided consulting and was a key player in a team of 20+ members with accountability for the development, subject matter expertize, QA, delivery and support of applications projects • Managed multiple application development, maintenance projects and took part in developing and monitoring budgets • Worked with the product management team to define product road maps and drive software products and feature sets • Collaborated and communicated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders • Acted as the line of business partner to drive IS strategy to help achieve their objectives • Helped to manage annual budget for one of key products of the company. Activities included budget preparation, monthly variance reporting and quarterly forecasts • Was accountable for several applications migration • Successfully managed and delivered server infrastructure upgrade project • Was responsible for vendor product assessment and selection • Managed documentation required from initiation to closing of the project • Contributed to decision making on incidents • Provided weekly and ad-hoc reporting to Senior Executives, Steering Committee, senior management and PMO Show less
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CNW Group
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT Manager
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Sep 2001 - Sep 2003
• Managed support of networks and internet connections, computer hardware, software • Maintained asset management system and ERP system • Acted as information security manager • Coordinated and conducted employee training regarding IT compliance • Managed migration of office IT infrastructure to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 • Managed support of networks and internet connections, computer hardware, software • Maintained asset management system and ERP system • Acted as information security manager • Coordinated and conducted employee training regarding IT compliance • Managed migration of office IT infrastructure to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
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2nd Line Support Engineer
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Jun 1999 - Sep 2001
• Worked among a team to support the company’s IT infrastructure and services provided • Resolved variety of networking issues with data transfer, including routing, IP transit and peering, also hosting, VoIP and other technologies • Was responsible for dedicated part of infrastructure • Worked among a team to support the company’s IT infrastructure and services provided • Resolved variety of networking issues with data transfer, including routing, IP transit and peering, also hosting, VoIP and other technologies • Was responsible for dedicated part of infrastructure
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Education
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2002 - 2004
University of Toronto
Master of Science (MSc), Computer Science -
1998 - 2002
University of Toronto
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
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