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Edward McAndrew

Boonton, NJ
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edward.mcandrew@gmail.com
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973-477-2211
Motivated, self-confident, tech-savvy professional with over 10 years’ experience in IT, including 3+ years of project management expertise. Extensive experience designing, developing, implementing and supporting software applications. Exceptional analytical abilities and a talent for managing information and time. Experienced in: SDLC, Project Coordination & Management, Waterfall & Agile Methodology, HP Quality Center, Technical Design & Documentation, Microsoft Office Tools, Microsoft Sharepoint, Basic Programming, Visual Basic Programming, C++ Programming, Active Directory, MS SQL.
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Work Experience

StayinFront

Implementation Project Leader - Client Onboarding Specialist
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Oct 2014 - Current
  • Act as a single point of accountability for a client throughout the onboarding process managing the client relationship throughout the project lifecycle
  • Create and manage project plan for new client onboarding process across multiple departments, including system integration, data center, client services and support
  • Create project charter and scoping documents for customer implementations. Manage projects to these expectations
  • Communicate project status from all team members to client as well as internal stakeholders
  • Manage multiple clients with multiple projects per client running in tandem. Lead project team and develop resourcing requirements
  • Responsible for understanding the SAAS product capabilities and how those features can be aligned and utilized to fulfill the client’s business requirements
  • Lead coordination with external services and technologies required to execute the project. Coordinate post rollout support services with support team and ensure a successful handover upon completion of a new implementation
  • Led and delivered multiple, overlapping projects, resulting in millions of dollars in sales
  • Managed client relationships, serving as liaison between the client and StayinFront, gaining trust through a strong work ethic and knowledge
  • Supervised and maintained product quality throughout the project lifecycle, including testing, defect resolution, and implementation

StayinFront

Business Systems Analyst
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Jun 2008 - Oct 2014
  • Responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and deployment of our SaaS CRM and mobile solutions
  • Deployment of releases to QA, UAT, and Production environments
  • Troubleshoot & resolve errors due to failed installations and releases
  • Test core product patches and enhancements by use of test plans and ad hoc on laptops, tablets, and smartphones
  • Work closely with a New Zealand based product development team to identify and track bugs and program enhancements to improve the quality and flow of the application
  • Assist with the creation of test plans to develop and organize efficient testing strategies based on the latest configurations and software versions
  • Proof of concept new core product features and configurations
  • Create, execute, and maintain all installation and release related procedures
  • Act as lead technical resource at client implementations and sales meetings

StayinFront

Production Control Analyst
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Oct 2005 - Jun 2008
  • Create and review technical specifications and documentation
  • Replicate and report functionality issues and bugs
  • Accept escalated issues from other technicians
  • Provide SQL queries for use by technical support analysts
  • Participate in weekly conference calls with client to discuss current projects and issues
  • Instruct StayinFront staff on SA functions and processes
  • Troubleshoot and resolve errors due to failed installations, releases, and ongoing processes
  • Execute and review results of daily server checks
  • Train Tier II on user administration functional DOP's

CompUSA

Senior Technician / Service Manager
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Jul 1999 - Oct 2005
  • Managed Service Center for Desktop and Laptop Support and Repair
  • Provided remote support for the user and if needed deployed a technician
  • Determined and repaired software and hardware failures, provided recovery for data loss
  • Responsible for a daily report containing all services and issue resolutions
  • Organized and participated team and customer training exercises
  • A+ Technician Certified, HP Consumer PC Certified, and Toshiba Laptop Certified

Education

Seton Hall University

1997 - 2002

Skills

  • Project Coordination & Management
  • SDLC, Waterfall & Agile Methodology
  • HP Quality Center
  • Technical Design & Documentation
  • Microsoft Office Tools
  • Microsoft Sharepoint
  • Basic Programming
  • Visual Basic Programming
  • C++ Programming
  • Active Directory
  • MS SQL.