Michael C. Fors, PMP
45-645 Hinamoe
Loop,
Phone:
(808) 235-2464 (hm); (808) 255-6396 (cell)
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EXPERIENCE:
Project Management Experience (on actual projects)
Developed success criteria and drove project vision; Managed project expectations; Reviewed project proposals; Negotiated with outside vendors, consultants, partners; Monitored funding, budgets, costs; Established and managed timelines, milestones, deliverables, schedules, resources throughout all phases of project lifecycle; Developed staffing and resource allocation plans; Prepared status reports, debriefs; Prepared risk management plans for all project phases
System Development Methodologies / CASE Tools
Ernst
& Young Structured Analysis, System Architect, IBM BSP, SDM/70, ERWIN, ADW,
PowerDesigner
Visual Studio.NET, MS SQL Server 6.5/7/2000/2005/2008, Oracle 7, PL/SQL, Sybase System 11, ADABAS/ Natural for UNIX, Rapid SQL, Pro*C, ASP.net, AJAX, IIS, C/C++/C#, PowerBuilder, SQR
Telecommunications/Network
Windows
2k/2003/2008, Unix, Linux, Netware, Cisco
Routers/Switches, TCP/IP, DNS, FTP, SMTP, POP, WWW
Hardware
HP
9000/UNIX, DEC VAX/UNIX, Linux, IBM 3081/3090/4381 running MVS, HP 3000/UNIX,
Wang VS mainframe
MAJOR
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Department of Defense (Navy) Project Management Office ………………….…………....
March 2001 – Present
Dale Gisselman, Program Manager, Computer Science
Corporation (
Senior Project Manager and Six Sigma SME in the full life-cycle development of multiple projects including a large-scale finance department automation effort that resulted in $10mil/year in cost savings. Projects involved multiple vendors and cross-departmental coordination. Full life-cycle PM activities, business process re-engineering, brainstorming sessions, user acceptance testing, web architecture, security design, Visio, MS Project, Six Sigma metrics.
Department of Housing and Urban Development Auction Project ……..….………………..
July 1998 – March 2001
Pamela Rigg, Program Manager, Platinum
Consulting (
Senior Project Manager in a full
life-cycle development of custom auction web site.
Full life-cycle
PM activities, developed
custom software development methodology, data modeling, security design, user
acceptance testing, MS Project.
John Hancock Pension and Investments Project …….......…………………………..…….…...
June 1997 –
April 1998
Tim Carroll, Project Lead, John Hancock (
Project
State of
Mr. Gary Murakami, Program Manager, Wang Government Services.
Technical Project Manager in $12mil full
life-cycle development of a large-scale client/server application.
Led a group of
8 developers and business analysts through requirements, design,
development, and implementation utilizing System Architect structured analysis
methods. Recognized
for turning the project around. Full
life-cycle PM activities, managed
client expectations, worked with
outside vendors & consultants, overhauled original budget, MS Project.
State of Hawaii Child Support Enforcement Agency Project
…………....................................... June 1994 - July 1995
Mr. Chris Hall, Project Leader,
Interisland Systems Development & Integration.
Systems Analyst in the design and
development of a large-scale $25mil mainframe conversion project.
Prepared Detailed Systems Design document, system flow
diagrams, output layouts, and design specifications. ADW CASE tools and
methodology, user requirements, system documentation,
system testing, workflow procedures,
data modeling.
Prudential Locations Real Estate Application (PRISMS)
.................…...…………...….... June
1992 - December 1995
Mr. Robert Rathburn,
Project Manager, Interisland Systems Development & Integration.
Systems
Analyst and developer in full life-cycle development of a large-scale
Oracle-based client-server application that hosts 300+ users, spans multiple
islands, and incorporates a VAX host and multiple UNIX and Novell servers. Erwin CASE tool, technical specs, user requirements, data
modeling, system documentation, system
testing, workflow
procedures, performance tuning.
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
PLATINUM CONSULTING, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER ……………..….... December 1998 – March 2000
Built
and managed successful consulting practice to 10 employees. Project manager developing
new programs, products and services in support of business development efforts. Performed pre-sales
support, product strategy and sales literature for our network engineering
methodology product. Personally trained all engineers and software developers. Developed and managed partnerships with other
technology companies.
PROFESSIONAL MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER/DIRECTOR ….……................. December 1982 - September 1992
Prepared, organized and performed motivational
public speaking events weekly. Mentored
and trained staff of 5 volunteers in team building skills.
CERTIFICATIONS:
PROJECT
MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP), Project Management Institute, May 2003.
MASTERS
CERTIFICATE IN SIX SIGMA, Villanova, February 2006.
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY
OF HAWAII, Honolulu, Hawaii, Masters of Business Administration, May 2009.
PERSONAL:
Enjoy
volunteering at church, weight lifting, guitar, carpentry. President & co-founder
of Hawaii Dot Net Users Group.
** References and a detailed list of all projects are
available upon request.