Sr. Project Manager
GOVERNMENT SERVICE INTEGRATION
Total years of experience :1 years, 0 Months
With extensive experience in leading telecom and network modernization initiatives, I have significantly enhanced operational eficiency and bandwidth, directly bolstering B2B service delivery and customer satisfaction. My adept management of critical ICT projects has ensured the optimal allocation of resources and the achievement of project deliverables within set timelines and budgets, perfectly aligning with the key duties of a PMO Manager role. Moreover, my exceptional negotiation skills have led to substantial cost savings and maintained project profitability, highlighting my strong financial acumen and P&L management expertise.
• Leveraged advanced data analytics to develop leading indicators for project management, enabling the early identification of areas requiring corrective action, significantly contributing to strategic project oversight.
• Directed the successful early completion of a network upgrade project, finishing six months ahead of schedule by proactively managing project timelines and deliverables based on data-driven insights.
• Achieved substantial cost savings by avoiding an impending 80% contract renewal increase with the telecom carrier, demonstrating exceptional ability to translate data analytics into tangible financial benefits and operational eficiencies for the ministry.
• Instituted a data-informed decision-making culture within the PMO processes, setting a precedent for future projects to incorporate analytics for improved performance and cost management.
• Managed critical telecom and network modernization projects for Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Ministry of the Attorney General, showcasing skills in handling complex telecommunication infrastructure systems with multiple government ministries, cloud migration, licensing contract negotiation, and procurement during the project execution.
• Guided a SWAT-like team across the province of Ontario and delivered a diverse portfolio of digital transformation and network modernization projects, reported on project EAC/ETC among other earned value management metrics, and chaired all the cross functional meetings: o Cost Management and Eficiency: Successfully delivered the project 6 months ahead of schedule, mitigated an 80% cost increase proposed by the external vendor, leading to a decision not to renew their contract. Achieved a substantial reduction in the recurring network costs by $300K-$400K annually. o Cloud Migration to Azure: Spearheaded the seamless transition from on-prem to cloud, enhancing operational eficiency. Completed network security assessment, the TRA (Threat Risk Assessment) and PIA (Privacy Impact Assessment) and received sign-of.
AMIR ASHRAFI, MBA
o Telecom Network Modernization: Modernized telecom LAN/WAN infrastructure, significantly improving bandwidth from 1-6 Mbps to 30-65 Mbps and reducing application upload times for over 120 employees from 30- 60 minutes to just 10-15 seconds, markedly enhancing user satisfaction and productivity. o Land Registry Ofice Migration: Directed the migration of 38 Land Registry ofices in Ontario to the OPS enterprise network, enabling the strategic decommissioning of 15 ofices. This initiative involved intricate coordination with multiple ministries, external vendors, and technical teams, ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining project continuity.
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