Darryn MacDonald

Background

About Darryn MacDonald

20 years of experience working in IT Software • More than 10 years of people, office, and project management experience • Countless years working in supporting sales roles, including over 4 years of technical pre-sales • 5 years of software testing experience • 2 years of application development and maintenance Able to speak, read and write 3 languages • English (native) • Chinese (fluent) • French (basic) Strong command of Professional Software • Power user of Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project and Outlook • Well versed in the use of project management software, such as Microsoft Project, OpenProj, Eclipse PPM, and ProjectLibre • Familiar with the use of many different issue tracking systems and CRM systems, such as SalesForce and Oracle CRM OnDemand • Experience in preparing various presentations, RFPs, RFIs and RFQs, SOWs, SLAs, KPIs, Training, HBRs, QBRs, Specifications, Project Plans and Test Plans Hands on leader and able to work independently or within a team • Excellent writing, presentation and communication, and of course demonstration skills • Experienced trainer (both in terms of preparation and delivery), who also has a passion for learning • Able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines • Responsive, strong leadership skill with good business sense • Willing to take on new roles and eager to develop new skills