John Finley

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About John Finley

Accomplished professional with 20+ years of experience in all facets of mobile, web, client-server and mainframe software development for commercial, state and federal clients. Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written mediums. Works to establish processes that are effective, flexible, and efficient. Favors Earned Value Management (EVM) and works to establish statistically-sound project metrics. Works and communicates effectively with all levels of management. Has an open-door policy and listens well to project team members. Open to suggestions and works to advance the project through collaboration and cooperation. Provided leadership to teams as large as 55 people and responsible for annual project budgets in excess of $2M. Led virtual teams dispersed across international boundaries on multiple projects. One of six PMs within a Project Management Office (PMO) responsible for a $137M project budget and a staff of 200+. A consultant since established the PMO for Rose International by leading a team to create the standard System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and SharePoint project website templates. While managing the off-shore team was responsible for all aspects of customer relationship management, including sales, status reporting, issue resolution, and contract administration. These projects were multi-national with clients in Great Britain, Canada, and the U.S. with development centers in India and the U.S. Holds degrees in math and computer science, strong in numerical processes and statistical analysis, implements metrics-based reporting. Developed and implemented tools for a customer using EVM as described in the Project Management Institute EVM Practice Standard. PMP certified. Certified Data & Process Modeler (Bachman). Experienced with many development methodologies including Agile, SAFe, Stage-Gate, and waterfall. Taught Systems Analysis at the college level. Motivated to mentor and lead successful IT professionals & projects.