IT Project/Program Manager
Cascade Aerospace, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
03-2019 >> 12-2022
- Designed/Delivered enterprise-level Aerospace information management system for Regulatory Compliance on data-heavy projects (reduced Engineering info mgt. workload ~30%).
- Worked with C-level suite to create vision and goals for project adoption, potential software commercialization, internal opportunity identification/barriers while preparing the organization for a data-centric mindset.
- Designed/Delivered a dynamic data extraction utility to automate the creation of Aircraft Avionics Kits (potential savings of $1.6M at project conclusion).
- Work cross-functionally with various stakeholders to identify potential for leveraging existing data in new ways.
- Development of an integrated process framework structure to standardize process modeling across functional groups and capture IP/domain content for project engagement reuse.
- Mentor junior/intermediate/senior resources (and management) on information management best practices and associated management disciplines.
Project Manager
Rocky Mountain Vintage, Calgary, AB, Canada
07-2017 >> 02-2019
- Planned/Managed workloads, events, design projects.
- Designed/Tested new products and manufacturing processes.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures for all equipment and heavy machinery.
- Trained/Managed workers on manufacturing processes and techniques.
- Managed all client engagements and product/service deliverables.
- Instrumental in developing key business relationships with Hockey Canada, Calgary Stampede, Canadian Pacific Railway which resulted in revenue growth of 38% within a 16 month period.
Project Manager / Business Analyst
Cenovus Energy Inc., Calgary, AB, Canada
11-2014 >> 06-2017
- Managed enterprise-level Information Handover Project which identified key data/timing of delivery required to safely sustain operating facilities and reduce operational risks.
- Facilitated requirements gathering workshops.
- Developed standards for technical/non-technical engineering documentation and designs.
- Modeled complex information consumption/production relationships/processes across the facility lifecycle (Front End Engineering to Decommissioning).
- Developed an Engineering Information Management System to house standards associated with Master Data Management.
- Project resulted in a 23% decrease in information handover related costs and decreased commissioning & startup delays.
Global Program Lead - Asset Information Management
GASCO Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd., Abu Dhabi, UAE
11-2013 >> 10-2014
- Developed 5-year phased technology adoption roadmap transitioning the org. from document-centric to data-centric.
- Facilitated requirements workshops/knowledge sharing sessions at GASCO’s 8 geographically dispersed Oil & Gas facilities.
- Mentored team resources and GASCO personnel on information management best practices.
- Assessed/recommended improvements to: technology utilization, info mgt processes/practices, info standards, data clean-up and migration, organizational structure.
- Developed and executed project plan, budget reporting, resource assignments, status reporting, C-level presentations.
- Project resulted in complete transformation of GASCO’s technical systems/information management personnel and the adoption roadmap was completed successfully in just over three years.
Solutions Delivery Manager
Nexen Inc., Calgary, AB, Canada
11-2012 >> 11-2013
- Facilitated collaboration sessions to address development defects, feature prioritization, issue resolution, testing, training, and sustainment activities.
- Facilitated requirements workshops and sprint planning.
- Coached/mentored junior team members.
- Setup, trained, managed project lifecycle tool (HP Quality Center).
- Design synchronization utilities to align Engineering & IT project planning software.
- Performed deskside support as required.
- Modelled use cases processes and test scripts.
Project Manager / Business Analyst
Suncor Energy, Calgary, AB, Canada
10-2011 >> 11-2012
- Managed various data migration projects in accordance with Suncor’s PMO framework.
- Developed an Enterprise Information Model to classify/categorize information sets to improve the findability and manageability of Exploration & Production’s technical/non-technical information sets.
- Facilitated requirements workshops & data/document modelling sessions.
- Developed training material & conducted training sessions.
- Developed automated metadata tagging utility for bulk uploads from network drives to doc. management systems.
Senior Business Systems Analyst
EnCanna Corporation, Calgary, AB, Canada
12-2010 >> 10-2011
- Implemented, Trained, and Supported the adoption of a new Software Development Lifecycle Management technology for IT (Enterprise Architect) to support Requirements Management, Visual Modeling, Testing, Release Management, Team Collaboration, and Document Management.
- Conducted Gap Analysis of Encana’s Capital Management System to identify deficiencies and technology limitations.
- Provided systems reengineering to satisfy critical requirements essential for complete business division adoption of the new Capital Management System.
- Mentored/Supported team members and IT personnel on the appropriate usage and application of UML, formalized development methodologies, and standardized artifact templates.
- Actively participated in senior level business strategy sessions to facilitate business buy-in and support.
Project Manager / Business Analyst
Nexen Inc., Calgary, AB, Canada
05-2006 >> 12-2010
- Managed all phases of COTS selection, customization/development, testing, and deployment of various Operations facing systems including:
o Engineering Data Warehouse & Continuous Emissions Monitoring System o Information Handover Specifications & Water and Waste Management System o Hazards and Operability Information System & Production Reconciliation & Reporting (Reservoir and
Injection performance)
o Critical Machine Monitoring System (rotating assets, like turbines) & Owner User Program (for pressurized/non-pressurized vessels)
- Managed project artifact sets in accordance with Nexen’s project framework.
- Managed in-house, offshore, and vendor resources.
- Prepared RFI/RFP artifacts to facilitate software selection.
- Facilitated requirements workshops, design sessions, user testing, and facility deployments for selected software.
- Developed test scripts, training material, and facilitated on-site training sessions.
- Participated in SOX audits.
Business Analyst
Suncor Energy, Calgary, AB, Canada
05-2004 >> 05-2006
Project Manager / Business Analyst
Talisman Energy, Calgary, AB, Canada
11-2002 >> 04-2004
- Managed GIS adoption project (decommissioning of 46 mapping applications), migrating to ESRI software suite, etc.
Head of Operations (additional detail available upon request)
NuTrak Systems Inc., Calgary, AB, Canada
02-1999 >> 10-2002
- Managed development team, network infrastructure, facility deployments, technology partnerships, etc.
Director of Operations (additional detail available upon request)
SamSun Systems Corporation, Victoria, BC, Canada
06-1993 >> 01-1999
- System support, map plotting mgt, LAN admin, seamless spatial mapping, hw/sw procurement, etc.
