PROFILE SUMMARY
SOMOS Consulting Group Ltd. has a Bilingual Senior Management Consultant and Trainer with over twenty-five years of experience in project management, training, consulting, and technology. Some of the consultant’s experience includes:

• ­      Project Management services on Balanced Score Card Project at Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.
• ­      Project Management services on Balanced Score Card Project at Justice Canada.
• ­      Project Management Office Services for many years at a high technology company.
• ­      Worked on several information technology projects.
• ­      Has previously delivered the proposed training in French.
• ­      Member of the Project Management Institute PMI (over 10 years).
• ­      Project Management Professional designation, Project Management Institute (2003, certification in progress).
• ­      Member of the Performance Management Association (2 years as VP of Communications).

The SOMOS consultant has extensive experience in both project and contract management within government, high-tech and defense and SINGINT industries, including complex projects and research & development programs. This experience has been built through twenty-five years of increasing responsibility and achievements centered around project planning, project management tools, methodologies, staff training and development, and the practical application of project management within the organization.
 
The SOMOS consultant has experience in implementing project management solutions in a variety of environments, and is able to select and use the appropriate techniques, ranging from the rapid development of effective plans to the implementation of sophisticated standards-driven cost/scheduling and risk management systems.
 
His excellent organizational skills are at the root of his ability to influence project outcomes, both on an individual basis and in a team environment. His ability to establish productive work relationships, his problem solving skills, and his positive professional attitude contribute to this ability.
 
The SOMOS consultant has participated in the development of quality management, project management, software defect tracking, document control and human resource management methodologies, and has worked to ensure their effective implementation through staff training, management and support.
 
The SOMOS consultant is an excellent team player, who consistently receives high praise for the quality of information and planning support he provides to project and operations managers.
 
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
 
PROJECT 1
SOMOS CONSULTING GROUP LTD.
Senior Trainer
December 2001 to Present
 
This consultant is a Project Management trainer for SOMOS Consulting Group and has provided training based on the methodology of PMI on the nine knowledge areas and five processes groups to numerous public and private sector clients. Some of his most recent training clients include:

• ­      Natural Resources Canada
• ­      Canadian Coast Guard
• ­      Corel Corporation
• ­      Canadian Intellectual Property Office
• ­      University of Ottawa
• ­      Various Public courses

PROJECT 2
COMMUNICATION SECURITY ESTABLISHMENT
Project Manager/Mentor/Coach
November 2003 to Present
 
Project Management Coaching & Mentoring to Intermediate PM. Preparation of a project plan for the implementation of a home grown Web application software tools and Metrics tools evaluation.
 
Specific deliverables prepared under this contract include:

• ­      a scope definition for new release products with business;
• ­      a detailed project plan and schedule;
• ­      a statement of the project goals and delivery strategy;
• ­      a role/responsibility matrix;
• ­      identification of critical elements and path;
• ­      identification of risks and related mitigation plans;
• ­      milestones reporting;
• ­      resources profiling;
• ­      action log process;
• ­      change Management Process including flowcharts;
• ­      project Management Baseline and other project details; and
• ­      implementation of S/W quality process for testing.

PROJECT 3
CANADA CUSTOMS AND REVENUE AGENCY
Project Manager
May 2001 to October 2002
 
Assisted in the preparation of a project plan for the implementation of a balanced scorecard across the CCRA.
 
Specific deliverables prepared under this contract included:

• ­      a detailed project plan and schedule;
• ­      a statement of the project goals and delivery strategy;
• ­      a role/responsibility matrix;
• ­      a project reporting framework;
• ­      identification of critical elements and path;
• ­      identification of risks and related mitigation plans;
• ­      milestones;
• ­      resources;
• ­      Issue Log Process;
• ­      Change Management Process including flowcharts;
• ­      Project Management Baseline and other project details; and
• ­      the provision of coaching and advisory services to the BSC Project Authority.

PROJECT 4
STATISTICS CANADA ENVIRONMENT ACCOUNTS AND STATISTICS DIVISION (EASD)
Project Management Support
October 2001 to January 2002

• ­      Assessed resource management practices.
• ­      Developed a new resource management system and implemented a resource tracking workload system.
• ­      Provided training, mentoring and advice on the software tools for the new human resources management approach.

PROJECT 5
NORTEL NETWORKS, RICHARDSON, TX
Project Manager
2000 to 2001
 
The SOMOS consultant was under contract for 6 months at Nortel as a Project Manager. The e-Mobility project was the next generation of software development for cellular mobility for a competitive market. The team consisted of 1 Project Lead, 2 Senior Managers, 3 Advisors, 10 Software Managers, and 60 Software Designers. The project included Telco industry standards and Government standard. 

• ­      Developed of the WBS, project schedule with standard corporate milestones, project risk plan, resource profile, budget for FY 2001, and cost & schedule variance trend analysis.
• ­      Set up regular project meeting, agenda, minutes, and influenced people to attend these meeting on a regular basis.
• ­      Assisted in the definition of the role & responsibilities for a new Project Manager.
• ­      Participated in the interview process, interviewed potential candidates, and made recommendations regarding best candidate available.

PROJECT 6
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Project Management Support
March 2001 to March 2002
 

• ­      Provided coaching, mentoring and advisory services to two project management teams implementing information systems.
• ­      Developed resource plans to assist staffing actions.
• ­      Worked closely with the project manager and project team to develop a project plan, communications plan, quality plan, etc.
• ­      Developed a detailed schedule for the project.

 
PROJECT 7
PWGSC – ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING (OPAL)
Project Management Support
April 2001 to Present

• Provided personalized coaching, telephone support, facilitation of planning workshops, and group information sessions to the managers, officers and staff in the OPAL training group.

PROJECT 8
INDUSTRY CANADA, AMIS
Project Management Support
May to June 2001

• ­      Reviewed operations, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• ­      Conducted interviews with management and senior staff.
• ­      Provided recommendations to overcome problems, and improve efficiency and effectiveness. 
• ­      Prepared a report outlining information collected, analysis, alternatives, and recommendations for action.

 
PROJECT 9
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Project Management Support
March 2001

• ­      Developed a plan for the implementation of the EIS/Portal Project in support of the Balance Scorecard Department-wide initiative.

PROJECT 10
TUNDRA SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.
Manager, Project and Contract Management
1993 to 2000

• ­      Responsible for the implementation of project management within the organization, as well as ensuring the effectiveness of contract management processes and maintaining documentation required for government R & D funding.
• ­      Defined a corporate standard project management methodology and supported line managers throughout its implementation. 
• ­      Coordinated contract management as required to protect the company’s legal interests and coordinate the logistics of all active contracts. 
• ­      Prepared proposals for government funding and managed associated reporting and claims.

Project management responsibilities included:

• ­      Requirements Management: Ensuring that release and detailed functional specifications for each project were in compliance with project deliverable specifications.
• ­      Scope Management: Providing project impact statements based on sizing and scheduling of features as well as design change requests.
• ­      Contract Management: Providing contractual support for government research and development incentives.
• ­      Coordinating planning workshops with the various departments and initiated group facilitation.
• ­      PM Tools and Methodologies: Planning, coordinating, and providing internal training for tools and methodologies.

Contract management responsibilities included:

• ­      Contract Documentation: Preparing all standard contract templates (e.g. non-disclosure agreements, contracts, licenses).
• ­      Negotiation: Providing assistance to individual contract owners during negotiations.
• ­      Scope Verification: Ensuring that contracting parties delivered according to their obligations.
• ­      Status Reporting: Presenting regular contract status report to senior management.

Licensing responsibilities included: 

• ­      Providing support for the preparation of software licensing agreements.

 
PROJECT 11
FIRSTMARK TECH. LTD., MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Project Cost/Schedule Analyst
1991 to 1993

• ­      Worked as a consultant supporting the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in a major design development program, with responsibility for reviewing and validating the prime contractor’s cost/schedule information.
• ­      Managed support staff in the preparation of all relevant material to be reported to the CSA management team.
• ­      Interfaced with NASA/Grumman to ensure compatibility of program control for the international space station.
• ­      Acted as interface and audit point between Spar Aerospace and the CSA to ensure accuracy of data provided on cost/schedule, project status and project risk reports.
• ­      Prepared weekly exception reports at a high level of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to identify potential problem areas throughout the program.
• ­      Prepared program summaries, cost variance reports, and other status updates as required for use by the Director of Space Programs.

PROJECT 12
MIL SYSTEMS ENG. INC.
Project Cost/Schedule Analyst
1987 to 1991

• ­      Developed and maintained project performance reports for a major design project for a Canadian Naval shipbuilding program.
• ­      Produced and maintained Cost/Schedule information using Critical Path Method (CPM) applications within a formal Cost/Schedule Control System (C/SCSC).
• ­      Managed the project progress reporting on a monthly basis following prime contractor reporting requirements.
• ­      Produced workaround plans using resource leveling, resource loading and cost estimates supported by Cost Performance Reports (CPR).

PROJECT 13
CAE ELECTRONICS LTD.
Project Management Support
1979 to 1987

• ­      Developed schedules for a number of key simulator development projects, for use in environments including nuclear power stations, commercial aircraft, and military fighters.
• ­      Produced high level schedules for marketing purposes, expanding them to a more detailed level following contract award.
• ­      Implemented automated scheduling on personal computers, later incorporated a data interface to a mainframe system to give a management overview of all in-progress projects.

PROJECT 14
STATON FOUNDRY LTD.
Production Planner
1977 to 1979

• ­      Responsible for the production planning and control of products including all inventory duties for standard and customized stock item's products.
• ­      Interacted directly with the sales department and manufacturing.

PROJECT 15
CAE ELECTRONICS LTD.
Production Planner and Coordinator
1973 to 1977

• ­      Monitored schedules and reported physical progress to ensure conformance with production plans through procurement, assembly and final assembly stages. 
• ­      Prepared master schedule for delivery of new simulators in a production environment.

 
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Top Secret (Level III, TS//SI)
 
LANGUAGES
Bilingual – French and English
 
EDUCATION
Engineering Program, Concordia University (1982 – 1984)
American Management Association International – Successfully Managing People, Getting Results Without (With) Authority (1989 – 1999)
Algonquin College – Computer Architecture, HR Management, Project Management in a Government Environment (1992 – 1998)
 
Professional Designations
Member, Project Management Institute
PMI SIG NPD
PMI SIG Ottawa Valley/Outaouais
 
Member, Performance Management Association
2 years as VP of Communications
 
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Project Management Tools
­      AutoPlan II
­      FastTracs
­      MacProject Pro
­      Microsoft Project 2002 & Beta 2003
­      Open Plan
­      Project 2
­      P3
­      Time Line
­      SureTrack
­      Vision
­      MicroFrame
­      wInsight
 
Methodologies
­      Prepared and implemented project management and related methodologies including:
­      New Product Introduction methodology
­      ISO quality management system
­      Software development bug tracking system
­      Project document control system
­      Sub-Contract management control system
 
Productivity Tools
­      Rational Clear Case
­      Rational Cleat Quest
­      Rational Requisite Pro
­      Acrobat Distiller
­      Acrobat
­      Fax Server
­      Lotus Notes
­      MAC & PC mail
­      Meeting Maker
­      MS Office Professional 2000 & XP
­      MS Office NT
­      WordPerfect
­      Netscape
­      TeleMagic & other Contact Management
­      WordPerfect
­      Visio
­      Outlook
 
Technical Environments

­      Operating Systems

­      MS-DOS & Window 95, 98

­      DEC Minicomputer O/S, VAX VMS

­      S/W Languages

­      FORTRAN
Assembler