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Alfred Augustus Washington [email protected] 1-(305)-851-1029 Miami, Florida

Skill Summary ▼ Cover Letter ► Over 13 years of experience in software Data Analysis and Project Management Harvard Masters in IT Management PMP Certification Number: 1658724 Agile development experience Genzyme, Boston Scientific, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Tracfone SCRUM development experience – LabCorp Enterprise Architecture Redesign, Facilities design, numerous Telecommunications Projects

including SafeLink, Carrier Switch, Social Media (Facebook), and others at Tracfone Wireless SharePoint / Revenue / Appointments / Web Services / MDM / Integration Analyst & Project

Manager for 18 applications at LabCorp, Genzyme Genetics. Successfully integrated databases, service queues, applications, B2B portals, Master Data Management systems, XML feeds including CCR, and many other components.

SharePoint Portal user for security and file transfer activities at Vertex Pharmaceuticals in the role of Applications Manager

ORACLE database administration via script/GUI MySQL/SQL script and query proficiency via text/GUI ORACLE Fusion integration project management and analysis – Genzyme Genetics, Labcorp ORACLE data warehousing application management for scientific data – Vertex Pharmaceuticals ORACLE Apps iProcurement user – Vertex Pharmaceuticals Analyst/Project Manager for Business Intelligence applications – LabCorp, Genzyme Genetics Analyst/Project Manager MDM projects LabCorp, Genzyme Genetics Project Manger Business Intelligence project – Covidien Extensive XML, EDI, CCR, HL7 & other data format experience Labcorp, Genzyme Genetics Enterprise level Analyst/Project Manager for global business architecture Boston Scientific,

LabCorp, Genzyme Genetics including purchasing, revenue systems, business intelligence, asset management, human resources, rebates, sales and marketing, inventory, B2B and A2A integrations, OTS configurations, software application development in multiple environments

Live web delivered demonstrations of database driven projects available for viewing online at my personal website;

o www.digitalaspect.me ; browse to ‘Technical Demo’ for a mock car rental agency which manages stock inventory and locations and delivers integration with Google and Yahoo API’s written in five programming languages.

See also the document ‘From Chaos to Validation’ which I authored and is featured on the main site page.

o www.digitalaspect.me/localnews ; enter the name of any place in the US or mouse over any area to view the largest cities in the visible region and explore news feeds delivered via XML and AJAX.

Requires ability to mouse-over (no touchpad support yet).o All databases, queries, scripts, functions, and pages are personally hand written using

Notepad++ and myAdmin GUI Project Manager and Analyst for WebMethods and BizTalk projects at Labcorp, Genzyme

genetics. Extensive experience developing new applications, modifying Off the Shelf Software, and managing applications (development) library of hundreds of development assets.

Analyst and Project Manager for NBC / Universal (Comcast) Governance organization business intelligence technologies – Technology Roadmap and Tech Census custom BI

Over 15 years’ experience in Biotech (Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Clinical, Hospitals, more)

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Alfred Washington PMP

EXPERIENCE:

Cognizant Technology Solutions, Miami, FL (NJ& Int’l Offices) April 2014 - Present

IT Consulting and ManagementProject Manager II; Client: Tracfone Wireless in Doral, FL. Have worked on numerous

projects with individual budgets up to $5M+ per phase, and with teams of up to 50+ analysts, architects, and developers.

o Projects included Mobile Commerce Platform Design, Social Media (Facebook) integration, facilities design and construction, security hardening, OWAS compliance, enterprise wide ORACLE DB upgrades, IBM Datapowers Oauth and Logging, MyAccount web app RFPs, and SafeLink IVR recertification.

o Worked as the Project Manager for the single largest and most ambitious project ever undertaken – the Reference Architecture redesign code named “Apollo” still in progress. My client contract ended during the implementation of this project due to an unexpected medical absence following a serious automobile accident.

Darktree LLC, Miami, FL Aug 2008 - Present

IT Consulting and ManagementOwner, Operative; Currently acting in a passive role as owner. Previous responsibilities included any and all IT functions and all Managerial

tasks financial, resource oriented, or otherwise. Have worked on numerous small to medium projects in Residential Rental Management, Marketing, Web Design, and Auto Financing industries

Clients o AutoFlexiLease : Miami,FL – Office IT Managemento E and J Media : Manhattan, NY – Web Design, IT Consultingo Darktree Apts : San Antonio, TX and Marlboro, MA – IT & General

Managemento Fight Club : Miami, FL – IT Consultingo DJ Big Rac : Lehigh Acres, FL – IT Consulting

Radiant Technologies South Plainfield, NJ Feb 2010 – Jul 2013

IT Consulting and Management Client: NBCUniversal-Comcast : The international media supergiant

including Comcast NBC and Universal Studios Hialeah, FL Dec 2012 – Jul

2013Business Intelligence Analyst & Project Manager;

Hired as a Consultant and working with the IT Governance team I worked extensively to improve the breadth and quality of Business Intelligence data concerning the governance of the enterprise level IT architecture. I worked directly with the various IT department Directors and the Technical Asset Managers to schedule intelligence gathering and reporting activities. I

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performed analysis of the data sets creating ties that link the numerous applications (software) with the organizations (human) and host structures (hardware, real and virtual). My efforts directly led to an 80% increase in verified data within the Technology Roadmap tool, and over 30% increase in verified data within the Technology Census tool. I successfully established and executed a quarterly plan for data gathering for the Technology Roadmap tool and initiated a continual update plan for the Technology Census tool. This project ended on the 31st of July when the Vice President in charge of the Governance group left the company and budget was withdrawn, ending the contract.

Renee Systems Inc Brecksville, OH Jan 2010 – Mar 2012

IT Consulting and Management Client: Covidien - A global biotechnical & biomedical umbrella corporation ;

the parent company of Mallinkrodt, whose vast product catalogue ranges from medical devices and operating room supplies to pharmaceuticals and training programs Mansfield, MA Nov 2011 – Mar

2012 Health Systems Data Mart Integration Analyst and Project

Manager; Hired as a Consultant and working with Information Services as a

combination Project Manager and Analyst I provided a project plan for integrating their internal data mart to an external vendor system, with the eventual goal of enabling Business Intelligence to drive contract negotiations and supply global management with reports on industry trends and historical performance. I analyzed their existing databases to map out where data was retrieved from their current external intelligence vendor and how it was implemented. Performed initial mapping of a proposed new intelligence vendor offering against their existing services. Attended project management meetings to help shape the course of the project. The scope of the project was eventually reduced completing my assignment with this team.

Client: LabCorp / Esoterix Genetix (previously Genzyme Generics) Westborough, MA Jan 2010 –

Nov 2011 A global biotechnical company dedicated to the treatment of serious

diseases and providing broad ranging diagnostic services. GeDi Enterprise Wide Integrations Analyst and Project Manager ; Hired as a Consultant and operating in the Integration Architecture group,

my Project Management and Analyst duties include ORACLE Fusion and applications, webMethods and BizTalk based integration of major systems and applications that comprise the architecture of LabCorp. Oversaw activities for integration development of the soon to be released Patient Portal web enabled suite of applications, a project which touches a customer base of over 200 million. This project coordinates activities across all facets of the business from the Master Data Management system to the Microsoft SharePoint Portal, through specialty labs, billing systems, appointment management systems, document storage

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structures and more. The Patient Portal Project which relied on SharePoint consisted of 18 interfaces which I acted as Project Manager for. This major web facing deployment relied heavily on web services and queues and delivered applications and integrations from the business units to other business units, clients, patients, and multiple vendors. Integrations with external APIs were also a major portion of the project. During this project I was simultaneously coordinating activities and overseeing development of the EDI result data transport to Aetna. Acted as a pivotal team member of the GeDi Project which includes ordering, sample receipt and processing, testing, reporting, LIMS, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, billing, client interfaces, SharePoint Portal implementation, and all other synchronous and asynchronous interfaces required to orchestrate and facilitate the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry businesses from end to end. Since the buyout by LabCorp my duties center on project management activities to support the transition. Completed projects include revising the accessioning and billing systems that support all orders and payments, working on the DxNi Pregnancy Risk Calculator suite, and working on a solution for outsourcing report generation for nextgen ACGH data. Managed teams of developers and supervise the SDLC of all deliverables. Worked extensively with MS Project for schedule management and with Visio to create solution architecture diagrams that document and facilitate the design of interfaces on the micro level and enterprise wide solutions on the macro level. I have used SOAP UI to test web services used in integrations and to create mock services for the same purpose. Have created, modified, analyzed, and mapped XML payloads as required to support interface development and testing. Have acted as data manager with responsibility for cataloguing the library of interfaces and reviewing project documents prior to final submission. Organized and participated in JID and JAD sessions using a mixture of SCRUM, Agile and traditional Waterfall approaches. I prepare numerous PowerPoint and Excel presentations for various purposes. I am the author of dozens of Integration Service Requirements and Specifications documents. Have acted as editor of several Integration Solution Architecture documents. Acted as a member of the Change Request Board. Attend and participate in Solution Design and Project Management committees for new projects. We work with HL7, HIPAA, PHI and 21 CFR pt 11 data standards. As a global team member I report directly to the Integration Portfolio Director. I work with the software developers and the business clients including project managers, business systems analysts, scientists, supply chain managers, onshore and offshore outsourced resources, vendors and consultants. With many of our project resources in New York, India, New Mexico, Florida, and California I play a strong role in coordinating and organizing project activities on all levels. A significant amount of this time is spent monitoring and reporting on the status of activities, and tracking and promoting deliverables to enable and ensure on time arrival at key milestones.

VeritudeBrecksville, OH May 2008 - May-2009

IT Consulting and Management

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Client: Boston Scientific , Natick, MA May 2008 - May-2009 A biomedical device design and manufacturing corporation with worldwide

operations.Global Systems Methodology Analyst II; Project Management and Analyst duties included SDLC activities in the IS

Validation department global headquarters. Acted and was extensively trained in a PMI standardized environment. Managed Change Control, monitored, advised, and managed various projects including Asset Management, Business Intelligence, EDI, EAI, SAP, HR Timekeeping (Kronos), Sales and Marketing, & Quality systems. Member of Project Management teams that controlled worldwide databases, systems, and applications. Performed Software Quality Assurance function of Reviewer for validation submissions generated by project managers and staff. Provided major input into design and construction of ORACLE based corporate Software Inventory system. Assisted in Validation of IBM ‘Rational’ software based change control system. Complied with all applicable medical and international standards including HIPAA, SOX, CFR, GXP, and internal quality and validation systems. This role required pinpoint time management skills to juggle many projects at once. My performance was often noted for remarkable turnaround times and dramatic quality improvements. Utilized ‘expert judgment’ tools to manage a process previously held by a team of SQA FTE’s, finally handing off a project set with all milestones met and on time and with all changes to scope, schedule, and cost properly documented.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc, Cambridge, MA Feb 2002- May 2008

An international research and development laboratory for novel pharmaceutical entities.

Business Systems Application Manager & Business Analyst; Acting as Project Manager and Analyst as needed, my teams planned,

validated, deployed, managed and controlled several client/server based Laboratory Data Systems and managed a SQL Database Archival system which served the analytical development laboratories as part of administrative level team. As an Applications Manager I worked through SharePoint systems for file deliveries and maintenance of security. Was responsible for testing, differentiating, developing, documenting, and deploying administrative and electronic systems to enable GLP/GCP/GMP, 21 CFR part 11, and ICH compliance. Responsible for creating and administering training to system users. Supported and trained a group of ~60 scientists. Oversaw projects from conception through full validation and implementation processes. Designed training documents and familiarized chemists with software and concepts of compliance. Designer and webmaster of department website including a web based information center for scientific documents as well as comprehensive office and laboratory resources. Troubleshot faulty and non-functional software modules. Interacted with and supported the Analytical Development, Toxicology, Process Chemistry and Formulations groups. Interacted with vendors and worked with clinical contract companies in support of Toxicology studies.

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Purdue Pharma, Ardsley, NY Aug 2000 – Feb 2002

A private research and development laboratory specializing in pain medications.

Scientist; Held responsibility for GMP, GLP and USP adherence in the application of

chemistry to formulations development; including testing of manufactured substances and the development and validation of analytical methodology. Regular testing involves HPLC, UV/vis, FTIR, KFT, Drug Release, Loss on Drying, USP Identification testing. Training has involved Method Development techniques, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Database utilization, and the use of Millenium chromatography software.

Omnicare Pharmaceutics, Fort Washington, PA Sept 1997- Aug 2000

A contract laboratory which handles pharmaceutical research projects.Associate Scientist (Analytical Chemistry); Responsibilities included GMP and USP compliance in the application of

chemistry to stability and method validation studies on research and market pharmaceuticals. Trained scientists at all levels of experience in the use of contemporary instrumentation. Regularly utilized tests included HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, FTIR, automated and manual dissolutions, disintegrations, Karl Fischer and manual titrations, hardness testing, particle sizing, drug release testing, and loss on drying. Designed and directed construction of ‘In Testing’ sample storage facilities.

EDUCATION:

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. Graduated May 2009

Masters: Concentration in Information Systems Management. Coursework focused on in depth studies of a broad spectrum of IT topics and Management courses. Completed 16 graduate courses including twelve aces. Courses included ORACLE Database administration, Managerial tracking and Accounting classes, Java programming, Interactive Web Development, and Network Architectures.

Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT. Graduated May 1997

Bachelor’s: degrees in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry. Received Wesleyan Scholarship, Cigna Scholarship, and C. Ray Scholarships. Several years spent utilizing Molecular Biological & Organic techniques including NMR, Mass Spectrophotometry, FTIR, UV/Vis, PCR and cloning.

Yale University, New Haven, CT; selected courses.

Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT; attended on two year CT Scholars Scholarship.

PMI: PMP Certified

SKILLS:I am an experienced analyst and manager with a broad background of

technical skills. Familiar with most SDLC documentation I have written, reviewed

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and revised project plans, requirements, proposals, SOPs, training documents, test scripts/cases, and many other deliverables. I leverage hard scientific experience to ensure comprehensive and appropriate SDLC exercises are performed from concept through completion, as well as to support the continuous and proper functioning of all forms of data architectures. I am familiar with standardized and compliant environments including Agile, SCRUM, GLP, GMP, GDP and 21 CFR part11. Experienced with tracking, scheduling, metrics, analysis, presentations, teaching, administrative, quality, project, and process systems needed in both validated and informal data environments.

Familiarity includes but is not limited to; Oracle 11g, Oracle 10g, IBM ClearCase, ClearQuest, Rational, BI, CRM, SOA, SaaS, SharePoint, Remedy, SAP, Unix , SQLPlus, Security Systems, Agilent Chemstation, Agilent OpenLab / EZ-Chrom Elite & CyberLab, Sciex Analyst, Ajax, XML, PHP, Javascript, Waters Empower, Shimadzu VP Chromatography System, TA Advantage, Thermo Spectra, IBM compatible Systems Development, operation, and maintenance in Unix/DOS/Windows environments, Microsoft Windows and Office environment including 2010, 2007, Vista, 2003, 2000 and XP. Competent with visual arts mediums applications including Visio diagrams, and PowerPoint presentations.

INTERESTS:

Cooking, Cultural Exploration, Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Tennis, Boxing, Martial Arts, Hiking, Technological entertainment systems (Audio, Video, Gaming), Visual Arts (Oil painting, other)

My strongest asset is my ability to rapidly and effectively learn new skillsets, systems, and disciplines and to develop novel, efficient, and effective solutions to unexpected problems. I acclimate quickly to new environments. I am level headed and cool, creating a relaxed and quality focused work environment. I am very comfortable in multicultural environments and have strong communication skills and emotional intelligence. My presence motivates teams to perform and I am usually able to deliver projects within specification and in a timely, cost effective manner. I have a strong work ethic, rise to challenges, and excel in both intense and routine environments. I approach challenges methodically and am often called upon to prepare training documents and templates to ensure smooth operations and high fidelity knowledge transfer.

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