SYED SAEED AHMAD (PMP) Cary, NC 27519 Phone 919-469-0347 Email: ahmadsy1@bellsouth.

net

SUMMARY Dependable result oriented professional (PMP) with vast experience in Project Management, strategic planning, quality assurance, SDLC(agile), leadership, decision making, multi tasking , change, risk and product management, budget and communications. A creative, innovative problem solver who achieves consistent results and customer satisfaction using the following attributes: Change Management / Mitigation Product development/NPI Problem solving / Networking Team builder / Team player People / Time management Root cause Analysis/ Communications Leadership / organization Project / Product deliverables

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Soft corner Corporation Project Manager : Manage website development, Website hosting, Customer liaison Jun. 2012 Feb. 2013

Determined Web site development scope and business requirements Web hosting and customer interface SEO Search engine and marketing Website cost and change management Plan and organize work to meet goals, Effective Communication . Provide program and project documentation

Hewlett Packard Business Inc. Project /Program Manager: Network and infrastructure, project planning, SOW implementation, Project deliverables and vendor control.

Nov. 2010 August 2011

Analyzed project scope, deliverables and mile stones over $5M, set up project team. Chaired weekly team meetings and assigned action items to resolve issues. Manage project development, team assignments and report progress. Managed subcontractors/vendors, estimate and verify vendor quotes over $200K Facilitated global project teams inter actions and managed action item logs. Interpret SOW clauses especially what is in scope and out of scope. Initiated change management processes for SOW and P.O.s Established goals, milestones and project deliverables and closure.

KOZ Associates Inc. Project Manager: Software/product development, project planning, maintenance and quality assurance. Water fall and Agile.

June 2009 - March 2010

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Verified project scope, analyzed and validated complex project requirements. Managed SDLC to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to process. Substantiated system requirements and test plansWorked with Global teams. Inspired project team to ownership and introduce quality at planning stage. Introduced transition points and gate process to improve 10% productivity and quality Assign resources by Work break down structure and monitor Mentored project team members for quality, customer satisfaction, product development Process, test plans and data analysis, PMI (ITIL) methodologies and ownership.

INS Services Project Manager: Cisco Network upgrade, Project plan & Field Implementation, PMO coordination, Multitasking.

Sept. 2006 - Sept. 2008

Validated project scope, created project plans, tasks/assignments, Risk /Security Identification Managed project delivery, cost management, tracking and other documents for Cisco Systems Resolved project issues, provided Stake holder satisfaction, inspired team efforts. Provided project status, tracking and closing project, assess risk and mitigation plans. Prioritized work assignments, roles and responsibilities, evaluated dependencies. Created, managed and executed communication plans, change management and report metrics. Worked and managed diverse cross functional team, liaison with PMO and global teams. Implement continuous improvement and better communication and metrics.

CDI Corporation, Cary, NC Project Manager: Procurement/Qualification & Field Application

March 2006 - May 2006

Worked as Transition Manager, Assessed project tasks/assignments, coordinated with appropriate cross functional teams all over the globe. Created project scope, tasks, work breakdown and other project documents for IBM. Resolved issues established claim expense accounts and chaired weekly/daily meetings. Established key mile stones, worked with diverse users and cross functional teams. Maintained issue logs, Risk and Change Management, Project closure. Feb. 2003 Aug. 2005

Northern Services Inc. Raleigh, NC Project Manager: Managing projects, planning, tracking and reporting

Overall management of projects, coordination with project team and customers. Provided technical support, track progress, monitor work efforts and status reporting. Resolved issues, meet customer expectations, managed changes and chair weekly meetings. Mentored team, managed stake holder interest and drive process improvements. Managed projects with high quality, within budget and on time delivery. June 1999 - Oct. 2002

IBM INC. RTP, NC Project Manager, Procurement / Qualification & Field Application

Improved hard file qualification process for better quality and shorter qualification intervals. Established database for Field Replaceable Units (FRU) and recommended valid substitutes. Managed procurement and qualification of quality hard drives used in various computers Maintained and managed product development and portfolio management. Enhanced hardware qualification process to reduce interval and qualification expenses. Worked as Quality/ISO representative for the director of procurement and had successful audits.
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Nortel Networks, Research Triangle Park, NC Project Manager, Design Projects

April 1992- October 1998

Reduced the product portfolio by 60%; manufacturing discontinued over 10,000 codes. Resolved component obsolescence issues in the most efficient manner. Facilitated product development and New product introductions. Managed Hardware Design Modernization projects, prepared progress charts and spreadsheets and presentation to upper management. Provided training, support and mentored new and junior engineers. Advised and supported Business Line Managers on Product life cycle and manufacturing discontinue. September 1986 April 1992

Northern Telecom Inc, RTP, NC Project Manager, Technology Programs, NPI Liaison

Managed redesign/de-barnacle of over 130 packs with a cost saving of approximately $13 million which enhanced the design and quality of NT products. Administered the de-socket program with cost savings of over $2 million per year and enhanced the design integrity. Reduced backlog of engineering complaints from 111 to 30 within a year. Developed design error prevention program and defect prevention program. Resolved engineering complaints in a timely manner, enhanced process. Initiated process to use up/minimize excess and obsolete inventory. Implemented manufacturing discontinue program and change management. Facilitated New Product Introduction and Tool Made Sample Reviews (TMSR)

EDUCATION BS, Science, Gordon College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan B.S. Southern Colorado University, Pueblo, CO (Senior) AAS, Computer Science, Trinidad State College, Trinidad, CO AAS, Electronics. Trinidad State College, Trinidad. Colorado Tech. Diploma, Swedish Pak. Institute of Technology, Pakistan

CERTIFICATIONS / AWARDS Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by PMI (International). Masters Certificate in Project Management, George Washington University, Washington, DC IBM certified as Project Manager Completion of Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices (CCNA) and Network + ISO 9000 Training COMPUTER & OTHER SKILLS MS Project / Visio/windows XP Trouble shooting / Problem Solving Instrumentation / Fine mechanics
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IBM Lotus Notes Windows 7/ Office 2010 Kepner-Tregoe methodology

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