Aristotle D.

Ford
4330 Keller Rd. # 141
Holt, MI 48842-1240
517-505-6660
ford.aristotle@gmail.com
Education

Davenport University
B.B.A., Computer Information Systems
Davenport University Commencement Speaker
Dean’s List: 2003 – 2007

Work Experience

Software Developer
IBM Global Services July 2009 – Present

 Write and review technical design documentation.

 Review and validate business requirement documents and functional
specifications and highlight any discrepancies or inconsistencies.
 Develop OOP applications and perform application testing.
 Provide production support to businesses.
 Write and review implementation and change control documentation.

IT Project Manager
Core 4 Innovative (freelance) October 2008 – Present

 Establish new and existing accounts for small- and medium-sized businesses.
 Manage projects according to requirements and specification.
 Maintain project documentation and managed communication channels.
 Managed customer expectations across predetermined timelines.
 Drive offshore personnel to meet timelines, while maintaining product quality.

Project Implementation Support Specialist

VisionIT (contract) August 2008 – October 2008

 Provided direction for end users during web-based system implementations.

 Produced verification reports that cross-check pre-implementation activities.
 Implemented risk management techniques to investigate, document, and
communicate issues.
 Coordinated on-site weekend conversion activities.
 Supported local offices as-needed by performing business analysis, issue
resolution and providing user training.
 Communicated new information to local office management and staff.
 Provided verbal and written status reports to senior management.
IT Project Manager
Artemis Solutions Group July 2007 – June 2008

 Provided project leadership for large scale website design and development, and
desktop application development for multiple organizations such as Accident
Fund, Biggby Coffee, Michigan State University and the City of Lansing.
 Performed QA for web-based applications against project requirements.
 Utilized Microsoft Project for scheduling, resource allocation, activity
prioritization and performance analysis.
 Developed the organization’s first change management process and successfully
implemented company-wide usage.
 Developed and followed project communication plans to manage expectations.
 Successfully drove offshore development while maintaining project quality
expectations.
 Used risks and issues management techniques to identify, assign and mitigate
potential project bottlenecks.
 Led training and project forecasting presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
 Produced analysis revealing business performance and project trends.
 Developed methodologies and created best practices that served as guidelines for
other project managers.
 Formally trained all project managers in project management principles.
 Implemented project-based governance processes and measured project successes.
 Developed and refined enterprise-wide project management systems using
stagegating techniques.
 Frequently worked with Account Management to identify new business
opportunities with existing clients.
 Successfully led project teams of 8-12 developers.

Project Coordinator
PROFILE Referral Systems August 2005 – December 2006

 Provided leadership for developing a web-based solution using the .Net

Framework, resulting in aggregated sales data and improved profit tracking.
 Managed the designing, coding, testing and implementation of business
applications.
 Performed software and network updates for multiple departments.
 Communicated with staff to gain a greater understanding of the legacy system and
establish buy-in prior to system changes.
 Designed advertising tools for marketing initiatives.
 Created and updated Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project schedules.
 Utilized Microsoft Project and Open Workbench for task prioritization.
Technical Support
Electronic Data Systems (EDS) May 2002 – August 2005

 Resolved printer and network connectivity issues for General Motors’ global
executives.
 Demonstrated Quality Control and maintained ISO 9001 compliance by
demonstrated contractual support obligations.
 Communicated team performance and delivered status updates to supervisor.

Technical Skills

 Open Workbench
 Microsoft Project
 Visual Basic.Net 2005
 ASP.Net 2005
 C++
 Java
 SQL
 MySQL

Certifications

 Currently studying for PMP Certification

Professional Memberships

 Project Management Institute (PMI) - Lansing Chapter

Community Activities

 Usher Department Director, Life Changers Christian Center

 Project Manager, Lansing Old Town Association
 Project Manager, Black Child and Family Institute