CurriculumVitae Xavier

Social Networking News: LinkedIn Passage???

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:40:05 +0000

Read this artle quoted from VentureBeat about LinkedIn.com ...

Source: Yes, LinkedIn and News Corp. are working on a deal

By Eric Eldon 11.27.07

A rumor surfaced last week, in Techcrunch UK, that News Corp. is looking at buying business networking site LinkedIn.

A well-placed source has confirmed with us that these talks are serious. LinkedIn has declined to comment.

News Corp.’s strategy, from what we understand: Somehow integrate LinkedIn’s network with the Wall Street Journal as well as its other newspapers around the world, hopefully figuring out how to recoup News Corp.’s newspapers’ declining classified ad revenue in the process.

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Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:12:49 +0000

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Strong background in management in research and development, application or solution design, implementation and organizational change for public/private firms. Leadership for cross-functional teams.

Proven analysis and financial management skills include reporting (included earned value), processes, controls, alliance relationships, cost reduction, technology commercialization or product introduction, and compliance.

Complementary expertise in systems engineering, program/project management especially related to new-product development/introduction. Experience in planning and directing of complex initiatives. Managed multi-million dollar project budgets to on-time (often reducing time-to-market), on-budget conclusion.

Cited by reviewers for "strong consensus-builder for high performance ... yet flexible and innovative. Successfully applies agile methodology ... Victoria has had a very positive impact development time-to-market, in customer satisfaction, product design, ROI, risk management, and other collaborative efforts."

EDUCATION

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INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, CAPITAL INSTITUTE, Austin, TX

MS, Science & Technology Commercialization (85% complete)

Mary Washington University - Fredericksburg, VA

Bachelors, International Affairs and Spanish Language / Literature

McGill University, Montreal, Quebec - French Language, Literature

International Institute of Learning

Remedy Professional Development

Telesis Institute

Languages

Proficient Spanish - read, written, spoken

French/English Bilingual

SPECIALTIES

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Management or program management, initiatives, complex projects for:

Solutions or Application Development, Software
Research and Development,
Networking, Internet and telecommunications technologies
Systems integration
Enterprise integration
Convergence architecture

Certified, ISO/IEC 17024:2003 -- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Kerzner Systems Approach PMP Exam Prep Course

(7days - 4.6 CEUs/46 PDUs) -- PMI Compliant

SOFTWARE

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Procurement, accounting, general ledger (G/L),
accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P),
asset management, brokerage, private banking,
Client Relationship Management (CRM).
COBRA. Service-oriented architecture (SOA)

PROGRAMMING / WEB TECHNOLOGIES

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LANGUAGES-SCRIPTING: BASIC, Visual BASIC. HTML. PHP, object-oriented OOA, OOD, OOP. EAI, API, EDI. UML, GUI, HCI, user-centered design

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

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Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project ServerSharepointComputer-aided Design (CAD), VisioNiku

HARDWARE / OPERATING SYSTEMS

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HARDWARE: Mainframe OS/390 (zOS), mostly client/server.
OPERATING SYSTEMS: UNIX, LINUX, AIX, SOLARIS, MAC OS X. Java, J2EE, servlets.
Integration, application servers, Websphere. Apache. Open Source.
MIDDLEWARE. Systems integration, data conversion or migration. SOAP

INDUSTRIES

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Software, Applications, Database, Contact Centers, CTI

STANDARDS / METHODOLOGY

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ISO 8601:2004, 639-1/2, 4217:2001, 9000, 9001, 10006:1997, 15188:2001, 16326:1999, ISO/IEC 17799:2005IEEE 1540, CMM L1-5, SOX, Method/1, agile, XP (extreme programming)unified process, RATIONAL Unified Process

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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WAN, LAN, ROUTERS, HUBS, Central Office, switches, repeaters, and multiplexers
TCP/IP, DHCP-DNS, ETHERNET, ATM, protocols, configuration, FTP, PPP, T-1, DS3, DSL. LDAP, Broadband
WIRELESS (802.11a-e), WiMAX (802.16), hot spots, hot zones, GSM
INTERNET, VPN, VPS, VoIP, IMPP, SIMPLE (SIP), presence, streaming media

CarlsonCompanies,Inc. - Plymouth, Minnesota

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:53:39 +0000

    Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry
Consultant - Program Management Methodology April 2007
Privately-held products and services group in marketing, travel and hospitality industries. Developed structured, measurable results for outsourcing solution. Systems approach to challenges faced in relationship management. Integrated and aligned existing systems, technology and methodology. Coordinated activities in request and demand management to ensure organization's capability for strategic planning. Designed structured methodology for process integration.

Responsibilities covered:
•   Input into strategic design for corporate to operating group communications
•   Produced design of superstructure for monitoring operational output
•   Created gap/fit-analysis and business case model
•   Managed process design integration for phased checkpoints
•   Developed change management plan at corporate level
•   Leveraged financial experience and knowledge of scenario planning
•   Diagnosed lost focus in activity which were lacking strategic alignment
•   Encouraged collaboration and business transformation scheme.

Wellpoint Health Services SSB Program - Westlake Village, California

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:51:48 +0000

Senior Program Manager or Solution Consultant Jun, 2006 to Oct, 2006
Situation: SOLUTION LAUNCH corporate strategic initiative for state-sponsored business for Ohio and Texas WMDS implementations. HEALTHCARE industry. Thousand Oaks, California. Engaged as Senior Project Manager. Oracle configured for claims, grievances. Awarded contracts for Nevada, Indiana, Kansas.
Outcome: Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and regulatory compliance. Multiple projects, offshore resources. Regulatory compliance Standard testing cycles. SSB Claims System ASP.

USBANK Inofrmation Security - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:50:01 +0000

    Jan, 2006 to Apr 2006 / Policy and Compliance, PMO Program Manager
VISA CISP/PCI Initiative, Concept Study Phase. Audit Requirements Analysis. ISO 17799.
Industry mandated initiative to secure Certification through 3rd party verification review by VeriSign. Managed up to 35 team members.
•   Projects derived from findings in Report of Compliance which would protect, remove or otherwise secure plastic cardholder account numbers.
•   Particular planning, activities, and preparatory efforts for Mask, Truncate, Eliminate Project. VISA Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP) Directives, Best Practices, and industry advisors, such as Center of Internet Security for remediation with benchmarks. Successor Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Card Standard.
•   Business Process Re-engineering. Gap analysis. Evaluation of Security and Identity Management for end-user access to secured systems. Solution Architecture.
Technologies: LDAP, RACF, SOA Metadata Initiative.
Platforms: Mainframe, Client/Server, Tandem.
Program Management Office: Team Collaboration (LotusNotes, Domino, Sharepoint). Process Waterfall, RUP.
Previously during intensive, one-year executive master's program

WELLSFARGO BANK - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:48:26 +0000

    Jun, 2004 to Oct, 2005 / TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGER
Implementation for large Bank Brokerage in Private Client Services (Risk Management, Capital Markets, Derivatives)

Objective: Enhance usability and UI for integrated PeopleSoft and CTI in Brokerage Call Center. Managed teams of up to 25 people
•   Managed cross-functional program for $5M corporate initiative for a confidential private banking client.
•   Supported re-pricing, account hierarchy changes, database automation or upgrades for usability.
•   Liaised for dispersed team with enterprise program manager. Security and ID management issues.
•   Reviewed design specifications for business systems. Ensure appropriate met criteria for year-end release.

Technologies: XML, Web, Firewalls, SOX. Agile Methodology, RUP, XP, Oracle, Excel. High Availability.

Senior-level Delivery Services Manager
Responsible for all resources and projects at a portfolio level. Excellent record of accomplishment in multiple projects, project execution.
•   Strategic analysis, data modeling and business process re-engineering. artefacts and documentation.
•   Lead cross-functional internal/external project teams. Gather requirements.
•   Delivered Project Server and Sharepoint implementations, enhancements.
•   Built multiple vendor relationships. Led dispersed and offshore resources.

IDENTIX INCORPORATED, now L-1 Identity Solutions

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:46:37 +0000

    Minnetonka, Minnesota    2003 to Jun, 2004
R&D Program Manager
Reporting to CTO, responsible for the Program Management of multiple software projects utilizing advanced planning and scheduling techniques (WBS, OBS, and CPM). PMBOK-compliant project initiation, planning, execution, closure. Created and maintained project documents. Security. ISO-9000 and SEI-CMMI. Responsible for several teams/projects with teams totaling over 34 members.
•   Managed the development and implementation process of Identix products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products. Biometrics. ID Management.
•   Planned and directed schedules and budgets. Monitored projects from initiation through delivery.
•   Organized interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of project/products on schedule and on budget.
•   Delivered large- and mid-sized projects with structured methodology.

Technologies: Database. Networking systems. UNIX/Windows platforms. Project Server 2002, Excel, Access.

QAD Corporation - Minneapolis, Minnesota and Camarillo, California

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:44:39 +0000

R&D Program Manager Mar, 2003 to Jun, 2003
Product terminated. Corporate restructure. Java department shutdown.
Reported to CTO and VP Product Management. Hired by supply chain software maker for new product development effort in Java on eQ derivative product from legacy written in Progress. Managed over 50 team members.

Translated business needs into scalable SCM solution in collaboration with Marketing and Quality Assurance.
Developed needs analysis for testing, beta programs, and process redesign.
Maintained OTC derivative client relationships, Putnam account (Progress-based applications).
Maintained Lotus Notes database for risks and issues. Product Development Manager

IBM Corporation / Software Group - San Jose, California

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:43:53 +0000

    SILICON VALLEY LAB                         Jul, 2000 - Jul, 2002
ACQUISITION. Hired, trained and managed engineers in new business unit. Team size up to 22 members.
•   Assembled new requirements from customers (e.g., Putnam OTC derivatives) and specialized user groups. - Performed on-site implementations, debugging, and post-sales defect tracking and resolution activities. Negotiated customer contracts and conversions. Ensured appropriate allocation of resources. QA and testing.
•   Participated in DB2 Gold Consultants Conference. Created IDUG tradeshow flash presentations.
•   Grew development team from 3 to 22 architects, engineers and quality assurance (CMM) and testers.

IBM / Informix Software

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:42:43 +0000

    INFORMIX CORPORATION, now IBM               Nov, 2000 - July, 2001
Product Development Manager
Transferred from the solutions business to database area. Assigned to the Corporate Programs Office for the Arrowhead Program, a new product concept using the code base from the Extended Parallel Server (XPS). IDS workflow for back office derivatives, Principa’s undlerlying database.
Managed over$12 million budget with over 50 team members.
•   Managed cross-functional team collaborations for new-products from conception through market introduction.
•   Analyzed needs for IBM Acquisitions team.

Technologies: High Availability, XML Websphere, J2EE, Database Conversion, Datablades.