Lawrence Bowden, PMP, MCTS

Project Management Professional

Los Angeles, California
Phone: 310-791-7765
E-mail: lbowden@socal.rr.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager
Artech Information Systems / IBM February 2010 to Present
* Provide project management for large scale implementation of Maximo 6.2
* Manage project schedule and provide weekly status reports to management
* Track and maintain project budget
* Manage and track all project risks and issues
* Work directly with customer to ensure all elements in SOW are covered in the p
roject plan and executed
Program Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Scheduler,
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Los Angeles Unified School District, January 2004 to March 2009
* Developed and implemented Project Management Office (PMO) in accordance with P
MI methodology for the Information Technology Division within the District (PMO
project budgets totaling more than 300 million dollars annually).
* Development of consistent project management processes, schedules, templates a
nd forms.
* Developed policies and procedures for Document Control and Quality Assurance f
or the Project Management Office.
* Implemented Microsoft Enterprise Project Management System (EPM) utilizing Pro
ject Server 2003, Project Web Access, SQL and Windows SharePoint Services.
* Provided System Administration and Customization for Project Server and Server
Farms.
* Provided End-user training on PMO processes and project management tools, Proj
ect Professional, Project Server, and SharePoint Services.
* Developed project files in Microsoft(R) Project 2003 for PMO Project Managers
and imported project data into MS Project Server and SharePoint.
* Developed and configured SharePoint Services creating document libraries, list
s, workspace templates, Issues and Risks templates.
* Define custom fields for projects, resources and tasks within Project Server.
* Developed portfolio dash board views in Project Server for Executive Managemen
t.
* Provided scheduling and cost reports for executive management.
* Coached and mentored Project Managers.
* Acting Program Manager for IT projects within the PMO.
* Upgraded MS Project Server 2003 to MS Project Server 2007, SQL and MOSS.
Senior System Engineer
Project Manager
MAXIMO System Engineer
United States Government (Edwards Air Force Base), February 2002 to January 2004
* Project Manager for MAXIMO 4.03 to 4.1.1 upgrade, integration and rollout.
* Implemented basic PMI project methodologies covering the five project knowledg
e groups (initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing).
* System Administrator for MAXIMO 4.1.1 on a Windows 2000 O/S platform running O
racle 8.1.7.
* Ensured integration between MAXIMO and the Air Force's financial (legacy) appl
ication.
* Provided long term strategic system planning (e-commerce).
* Provided business process and work flow analysis in support of implementation
and system objectives.
* Reviewed and modify current system standards that facilitated the long-term st
rategic plan.
* Implemented MAXIMO Work Flow and Mobile MAXIMO Hand Held Units.
* Implemented and provided user training and support for the MAXIMO Mobile Hand
Held Units
* Created custom screens to fit business needs and improve productivity.
* Developed policies and procedures to maintain and support the MAXIMO system.
* Provided training and technical support to end users on specific functionality
of MAXIMO generated reports using Crystal Report Writer
* Provided project management and technical leadership for large-scale rollout o
f Windows 2000 Advance Server, and Active directory (three servers; staff of fiv
e; 1000 plus users).
* Assisted in developing server and desktop support strategies.
* Developed information systems policies and procedures.
* Maintained and supported NT server-farm (NT 4.0 and Windows 2000).
* Provided infrastructure support.
Project Manager (IT Consultant)
Lasting Solutions, October 2000 to February 2002
* Provided project management and technical leadership for rollout of Microsoft(
R) Office 2000, Windows NT 2000 Advance Server, and Active directory.
* Developed server and desktop support strategies.
* Developed information systems policies and procedures.
* Provide systems application integration.
* Provided technical support for NT servers.
* Researched HIPPA requirements to provide comprehensive analysis for future cli
ents.
Vice President of Operations
Netsmart, Inc., March 2000 to October 2000
Accountable for all aspects of information systems, customer support, network op
erations, facilities and network center operations including planning, deploymen
t, and managing infrastructure of internet-based business. Responsibilities incl
uded:
* Rapid deployment & maintenance of distributed NT/UNIX server-based network.
* Procurement and management of telecommunication links (ATM, Frame Relay, TI, a
nd T3 lines) and equipment.
* Network management of routers and switches utilizing OSPF and BGP protocols.
* Data Center management, monitoring, disaster recovery and change control.
* Operation of highly effective customer support and billing system.
* Disaster recovery, policies, and procedures for the entire infrastructure.
* Asset management of hardware and software, as well as contract negotiations.
* Infrastructure Analysis and design.
Principal Responsibilities and Deliverables:
* Managing a $10,000,000 operating budget and supervising a staff of 25.
* Leading UNIX (SUN computers) and NT system engineers, network administrators,
security administrators, help desk and production support groups.
* Developing requirements for new Data Center facility (i.e., electrical, air, s
erver racks, plenum cabling).
* Procurement, management, and support of primary and secondary telecommunicatio
n lines, (T1, T3, 56k) and Cisco routers and switches.
* Overseeing the 24x7 operation of the Data Center, that comprised non-stop, pro
active monitoring and first-level support of network infrastructure. Accountable
for all system delivery issues, from identification and root cause analysis to
resolution.
* Organizing processes, systems management, and staffing for the efficient and e
ffective operations of the Data Center housing two E10ks running Oracle HA OPS c
luster configurations, two E6500s in an Oracle cluster, 40 E4500s, and 60 NT Web
servers.
Project Manager
TVN Corporation, October 1999 to March 2000
Reported directly to the vice president of Information Services and assumed a nu
mber of responsibilities, including:
* Y2k Sr. Project Manager - Developed a project plan for the Year 2000 remediati
on of all TVN Enterprise's core business items. Managed all aspects of the Year
2000 readiness project. Submitted reports to senior management and prepared re
commendations for the remediation of any core items.
* Senior Project Manager - Managed from start to completion the installation, co
nfiguration and implementation of the Billing and Customer Service application w
hich included the installation, configuration, and testing of the SUN 6500 clust
er system running Oracle and Solaris, the A3500 disk array and the Billing and C
ustomer Service application. Identified technical support requirements and ensu
red they were met prior to production rollout. Managed various cross-functional
teams representing various businesses that were involved in the project (SUN, P
ortal and Intel).
* Technical Services Manager - Developed the staff and Operational Infrastructur
e of the technical services department, including strategic planning and staff m
anagement roles. Developed network data backup strategy and disaster recovery p
lan. Supervised and directed the design, implementation and maintenance of Comp
any LAN and WAN Infrastructure to support network servers, e-mail (Exchange 5.5)
, WAN connectivity, remote access, security and firewall. Provided upper manage
ment with Infrastructure diagrams. Performed various supervisory and management
functions in carrying out this role. Implemented Help Desk software and procedu
res. Develop and implement asset management strategy including inventory contro
l.
Developed and implemented disaster recovery plans. Developed inventory control
system and problem management processes. Helped select, coordinate and manage o
utside technical contractors, consultants, and/or vendor organizations to ensure
timeliness of deliverables, and that quality standards and documentation were d
eveloped and followed for all IT/IS functions. Implemented cost-saving programs
and strategic plans to maximize the benefits of capital and manpower expenditur
es.
System Administrator
Lasting Solutions, December 1998 - June 2000
* Y2K remediation for network servers and desktops systems
* Product evaluation for Microsoft(R) NT environment
* Novell 3.12 to NT4.0 migration
* NT Server 4.0 and Exchange 5.5 Administration
* Data backups and disaster recovery of data center
* Setup, configured, and supported ISDN with MS Proxy Server
Project Manager, NT Administrator
Kaufman & Broad, June 1998 - November 1998
* Developed aggressive project plan for Microsoft(R) Exchange rollout.
* Designed hardware platform to run Exchange Application.
* Coordinated procurement of equipment and resources.
* Install and configure NT 4.0 Enterprise Edition on Compaq 550R servers; Micros
oft(R) Cluster Server with fiber array; and Microsoft(R) Exchange 5.5 in cluster
ed environment.
* Developed architectural diagrams.
Sr. Project Manager and LAN/WAN Administrator
Votaw Data Systems, March 1997 - May 1998
As project manager for YMCA Metropolitan Enterprise NT 4.0 WAN Infrastructure Ar
chitecture and implementation, was responsible for:
* Microsoft(R) NT 4.0 server installation and configuration on 27 HP Net servers
.
* Managed technical resources for physical audits for hardware and software inve
ntory.
* Provided infrastructure planning diagrams using Visio.
* Planned, scheduled, and managed data cabling for 27 YMCA branches.
* Installed 3COM hubs and 100 MB switches for 27 YMCA branches.
* Managed Win 95 upgrades and configuration on client computers at all branches.
* Managed Microsoft(R) Exchange Server 5.5 and Ms Outlook client installations a
nd configurations.
* Managed a $250,000 WAN project budget.
* Developed a disaster recovery plan for data center and external branches.
* Provided WAN documentation and network drawings and remote access capabilities
.
Project Manager, Desktop Services Manager, Senior LAN Administrator
Ultramar Oil Refinery, December 1991- March 1997
Responsible for the overall delivery of desktop computing and systems management
of network services and IS projects. Responsibilities included:
* Supervision of technical staff and third-party resources devoted to the delive
ry of desktop services.
* Development and recommendation of short- and long-range plans, as well as stra
tegies for the network infrastructure and environment (i.e., the operating syste
ms, management tools, protocols, design, etc.).
* Documentation of network infrastructure (presented as Visio diagrams).
* Development and maintenance of procedures for data center, network operations,
and desktop support services. Also, installation, configuration, and maintenanc
e of hardware and software associated with the network (i.e., routers, personal
computers, printers, etc.).
* Implementation of inventory control system for all software and hardware.
* Project management for the development and implementation of a disaster recove
ry plan for the data center.
* Project management for the implementation of a Problem Management and Company
Help Desk system and a change management improvement process.
* Installation and management of three Novell file servers (version 3.12), five
Windows NT file servers (version 3.51), MS Mail Administrator for two post offic
es (managing over 500 mail accounts), data backups, and LAN virus protection.
EDUCATION
* Master's Certificate in Information Technology Project Management - George Was
hington University School of Business
* Associates Certificate in IT Project Management - George Washington University
School of Business
* Microsoft EPM (Enterprise Project Management)
* Project Management Professional (Certification Number 191298)
* Microsoft Windows 2000 (September 2002).
* Microsoft System Engineer Program NT 4.0
* Microsoft Mail 3.5, Windows NT Workstation, Windows NT Server, Windows 95,TCP/
IP
* Microsoft Exchange 5.0 for Windows NT.
* Novell Network Administration Program (September 1993)
* Novell 386 System Management, Novell 386 OS (April 1990)
* DeVry Institute of Technology - A.A. Degree, Digital Electronics (September 19
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MILITARY SERVICE
United States Air Force
Aircraft Electrical Systems Specialist (October 1973 - October 1977)