Thomas Schmidtt

Thomas Schmidt, PMP- |-| https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomschmidtpmp/ | https://www.38nconsulting.com FREELANCE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL Expertise in Remotely Managing Agile Software Development and Project Management Standards Since 2006, I’ve been remotely providing professional technical project management services to clients from San Francisco and beyond. As a licensed Project Management Professional (PMP), I've administered and managed continuous improvement program initiatives, while assuring compliance to standardized project management processes. I have the expertise and proven record of successfully leading the implementation of operational excellence for start-up, non-profit and Fortune 500 organizations. I am experienced in remotely guiding and managing internal and external teams towards the implementation of technical project processes through the governance of Agile and/or hybrid-waterfall methodologies Professional Experience AIES BUSINESS INITIATIVES CONSULTANT – WELLS FARGO, SF, CA. Dec2018 – Present Remotely managing ChatBot initiatives. Directing, coordinating and developing an overall program management process strategy, governance and methodology for a new “Start-up” AIES (Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Solutions) group within Wells Fargo. Ø Assuring initiative processes are transparent, collaborative and provides overall project status visibility for both internal and external stakeholders through development of a collaborative project portfolio environment. i.e. JIRA | Confluence | SharePoint Ø Streamlining project management methodologies that will reduce “Waste” thereby providing “Lean” process initiatives and the modernization towards AI release standards Ø Coordinating with vendors, consultants and virtual resources to drive ChatBot initiatives and overall Artificial Intelligence program portfolio Ø Acting “Scrum Master” – for a remote scrum team towards the implementation of ChatBot initiatives SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER– BRACKET GLOBAL, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Sep2012–Nov2018 Managed overall operations of clinical trial software development within a highly regulated R&D (Research and Development) group. Managed Bracket’s TQM (Total Quality Management) for the release of SAAS products and maintenance releases. Managed all FDA regulatory compliance processes, procedures and SOPs (standard operating procedures). Ø Monitored all project management processes, development phases, and assured that all deliverables are in compliance with Bracket’s SOP processes and federal regulations Ø Coordinated and drove process improvements to build efficiencies and transparency into the organization, generating cost savings in excess of $3M annually- |-| https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomschmidtpmp/ Thomas Schmidt, PMP- |-| https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomschmidtpmp/ | https://www.38nconsulting.com PROJECT MANAGER - BROWN & TOLAND MEDICAL GROUP, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Sep2007-Sep2012 Initiated and managed a Project Management Office (PMO). Managed Brown & Toland’s operations and project overall project portfolio. Ø Managed all aspects of assigned projects, including staffing, project planning, proactive risk analysis and mitigation, status reporting and deliverables Ø Coached, counseled and provided mentoring and guidance for project team members and department project managers Volunteer Experience PROGRAM DIRECTOR – PROJECTRHOTIA.ORG, NOVATO, CA. Aug2006- Present Managing overall operations and procurement requirements, while monitoring and driving Project Rhotia’s mission forward to sustain an accredited computer-learning program under the jurisdiction of the Tanzanian Vocational Educational Training Authority, and guidelines of a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Ø Managing the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization Ø Initiating the development of new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization Ø Developing and implementing long-term goals and objectives to achieve a successful outcome of a program or initiative Ø Developing the annual budget and/or operating plan to support the program SOUTH AFRICA GLOBAL EDUCATION - VOLUNTEER – MARK DAY SCHOOL, SAN RAFAEL, CA. Bi-annually, supporting a group of parents and students (50+ total) as part of a global education partnership program through an independent school located in San Rafael, CA. The program provides outreach and initiatives for school children to engage in partnering, and the initiation of various projects with school children from challenged communities throughout South Africa. Education & Credentials Ø AGILE (Agile Trailblazers), training, Mar2018 Ø PMP (Project Management Professional), MCP, Villanova University, Villanova, PA. Nov2006 Ø A&P, R&E, B.S. – Aviation Technology Management, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. Ø German, Fluent spoken languages other than English - |-| https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomschmidtpmp/