LANTZ COX, PMP
7 Cuomo Court, Millstone Township, New Jersey 08535
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IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Progressive and solution-focused PMP with demonstrated success in guiding IT
infrastructure projects to align technology with global organizational
requirements.
Technically sophisticated leader, negotiator, and relationship manager, with
talent for managing high-tech, cross-functional teams to meet aggressive
deadlines within defined project scope. Able to match project scope and time
tables to end-user requirements while meeting overall organizational needs in
security, reliability, and scalability. Offer talent for leveraging emerging and
leading technologies to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions. 

KEY STRENGTHS: 
* Full Life Cycle Project Management
* Enterprise Technology Deployment
* Network & Storage Solutions
* Vendor Relationship Management* Team Oversight & Resource Allocation 
* Best Practice Methodologies
* Benchmarking & Project Planning
* IT Resource Consolidation / Efficiency
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BRISTOL-Myers Squibb (TEKSystems), Princeton, New Jersey	8/2007 – Present
Project Manager
Selected to fully manage multiple concurrent IT infrastructure-based projects
for this premier pharmaceutical developer, manufacturer, and distributor. Create
and execute comprehensive project road maps, benchmarking progress, delivering
critical status reports, and identifying bottleneck solutions. Lead 19-member
cross-functional teams comprised of internal and external staff. Sustain strong
vendor relations, administer project-related negotiations, and maintain
compliance with adopted PM methodologies.  Provide expert task management and
scheduling through MS Project, MS Project Server, and Primavera P5.  Manage Work
Requests, Change management, and Asset management through Remedy. 
Key Projects and Contributions:
* Devens Large Scale Cell Culture (LSCC) Project: Tasked with implementing
construction management infrastructure, including LAN /WAN connection and related
hardware, software, and peripherals spanning multiple facilities; deployed
Primavera Construction Management Application environment, Helpdesk support, and
critical interim testing facilities to deploy future technology for this
high-priority global project.
* Manufacturing Systems Architecture (MSA) Support System Implementation: Led
efforts to implement MSA production system with features including system
monitoring / patching solutions, MS Active Directory, password synchronization,
and wireless authentication. Generated test plans and detailed Unicenter
requirements / rules.
* OSI PI Systems Implementation: Effectively executed deployment of this
mission-critical information management solution to enable performance and
productivity optimization within the MSA at Devens. Liaised with automation teams
and vendor to guide solution implementation and support.
* LSCC Storage & Back-up Systems: Overseeing implementation of a SAN/NAS to
consolidate disparate storage environment to a uniform, scalable, and reliable
solution. Interfaced extensively to obtain storage requirements and managed all
project phases to meet time line. 

EMC MICROSOFT PRACTICE, Edison, New Jersey	9/2006 – 8/2007
Technology Solutions Project Manager 
Guided enterprise-wide projects for EMC clients, overseeing cross-functional
teams of up to 23 members for this leading provider of information management
technologies and solutions. 
Key Projects and Contributions:
* Expertly consolidated 4,000 servers for three Pfizer Data Centers utilizing
VMWare, triggered significant savings and realizing greater efficiency in space /
power utilization. 
* Facilitated full MS Project Server 2007 implementation for Montpelier
Reinsurance; additionally served on point as the acting Operations Manager for
three international Data Center locations for Montpelier Reinsurance.
* Selected to direct IT infrastructure implementation for new subsidiaries of
Montpelier Reinsurance which spanned diverse U.S.- and internationally-based
locations. 
* Charged with instituting operations within a satellite PM office with a focus
on ensuring sound structure, operational transparency, and SOX compliance for
Montpelier Reinsurance. Reported directly to Executive committee.
MERRILL LYNCH (TEKSYSTEMS, INC.), Hopewell, New Jersey	4/2006 – 9/2006
Data Center Relocation Project Manager
Managing the relocation of Merrill Lynch commercial applications and associated
hardware and infrastructure from New York City to newly constructed remote Data
Center in Pennsylvania.  Consolidating to high-density IBM Blade Center Servers
where possible to maximize space efficiency and leverage server management
capabilities.  Re-provisioning or decommissioning existing server hardware as
indicated.  
 Key Achievements:
* Create and maintain Executive Dashboard for tracking Project status in Excel
and PowerPoint formats, track and update project status using MS Project.
* Conduct daily strategy and status meetings with production, implementation,
and management teams, Liaise between multiple business units to improve flow of
communications and find solutions to Project “bottlenecks”.
* Recommend program enhancements for leveraging new and existing technology to
improve productivity and results, Drive the timetable for implementation of
technology at PA Data Center.   

Office of the Architect of the Capitol, Washington, DC	2003-2006
Information Technology Specialist/Senior Network Engineer
Provide direction and management in mission-critical environments. Handle
development and implementation of policies and procedures. Perform ongoing
maintenance, upgrade, and redesign of network infrastructure, including hardware
deployment. Research and implement strategic technology solutions; maintain and
enhance system integration of office automation and communication systems.
Develop and maintain emergency planning and disaster recovery. Liaise between
non-AOC sites and agency infrastructure, providing communication of overall
network connectivity issues. Migrating Netware services to Microsoft Application
Servers, including MOM, SMS, MIIS, and SharePoint Portal. Established IPSec,
site-to-site VPN; upgraded T1 connection to full T3 network; increased systems
availability through integration of LAN with DWDM ring.
Key Achievements:
* Spearheaded the setup and installation of the Alternate Computing Facility
(ACF), an offsite disaster recovery facility for the US Congress.  Established
standard for Project Management Methodology.
* Planned, procured, and enhanced Storage Area Network, increasing capacity from
22TB to 44TB, and implemented tiered storage.
* Program manager of the Consolidation Program, consolidating AS400, UNIX,
Novell, and Windows into single Windows platform and 132 servers into 2 racks of
HP Bladeservers.
* Designed and implemented 2500 node 3 tiered LAN incorporating Cisco Layer 2
and 3 switches with DMZ and Internet Facing web systems and applications.
* Negotiated with vendor and conducted equipment procurement; implemented
network monitoring and management systems, including HP OpenView, Distributed
Sniffer, Fluke OptiView, and CiscoWorks.

Daou, Inc., Kensington, MD								           1996-2003
Manager of Information Technology Infrastructure (1997-2003)
Provided leadership and direction for System Support, Internal Applications,
Facilities Management, and Purchasing departments. Developed and implemented
policies, procedures, and standards. Handled resource procurements to maintain
and enhance service levels. Designed and implemented strategic disaster recovery
procedures.
Key Achievements:
* Spearheaded conversion of private ATM WAN to VPN WAN, providing leverage of
internet connection to remote offices for secure and robust connections, reducing
overall bottom-line.
* Served as project manager for several large projects, completing projects
on-time and in-budget.

Systems Support Manager (1996 – 1997)
Held full responsibility for administering, integrating, and maintaining
internal Office Automation. Managed network upgrades and updates, to include
procurement and deployment. Oversaw technical staff of 12.
Key Achievements:
* Implemented Lotus Notes Mail, including an SMTPMTA connection for internet
mail; migrated Lotus Notes Domino from Novell to Microsoft Windows NT Server.
* Implemented direct Internet connectivity; planned and launched upgrade to
Novell Intranetware 4.11; developed secure remote access for off-site staff
through local Internet connection. 


US Federal Government, Washington, DC		1991 - 1996	
The District of Columbia Circuit Courts (July 1995 - Oct 1996)
Data Network Administrator GS14
Provided Local and Wide Area Network support for all of the Courts in the DC
Circuit.  
Key Achievements:
* Administered and supported the US Court of Appeals' Local Area Network
including x.25 on-ramp to US Courts nation-wide cc:Mail system.
* Implemented Microsoft Windows NT network in support of Microsoft System
Management Server.
* Conceived and implemented Intranet/Internet project for the US Court of
Appeals
* Worked closely with the National Security Agency to develop secure computing
practices for the US Court of Appeals Local Area Networks 

The Administrative Office of the US Courts 				April 1994 - July 1995
Computer Specialist GS13
Administered and supported the Administrative Office of the US Courts' 1000 user
Local Area Network. 
Key Achievements:
* Supported Central cc:Mail router farm which routed all cc:Mail traffic via
TCPIP over x.25 between all of the US Circuit Courts.
* Developed a Network based Windows desktop Environment which provided a
mechanism for automated installation of Windows at the end-user level, as well as
remote application installation and upgrades
* Evaluated Microsoft Windows NT Server for use at agency 
* Provided technical support to 500 plus users on Windows and DOS applications
including 
WordPerfect, Quatro Pro, Excel, cc:Mail, Netscape Navigator, Host Presenter

The Architect of the Capitol (June 1991 - April 1994)
Computer Specialist GS12
Represented the AOC in the design and implementation of a Campus Environment
Network in the US Capitol and House and Senate office buildings.  Developed
workstation client which provided concurrent connectivity to Novell Fileservers
as well as TCPIP/IP Hosts such as: a Unisys Mainframe, an Intergraph UNIX server,
a Cluster of VAXs, and an IBM AS400.
Key Achievements:
* Implemented Microsoft NT Server
* Installed and administered cc:Mail Network that included and external gateway
to DEC All-in-One Mail
* Assisted in the direction of the activities of contracted technical staff

LANworks, Inc							   			   11/88–06/91
Network Engineer
Planned and installed Novell Version 2OA through 311 Local Area Networks at
customer sites.  Installed and supported application software.  Configured,
diagnosed, and repaired PC hardware and peripherals.
Key Achievements:
* Provided Novell and application specific training to end-users
* Provided on-site and remote support to users, on all aspects of the LAN 
* Generated and updated documentation on LAN installation, and disaster recovery
for the 	 customer
* Implemented communications infrastructure for clients including, software,
cabling, and hardware component testing

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts 
ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND, St. Mary’s City, Maryland
*Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) • Contracting Officer Training (COTR) •
Certified Netware Engineer (CNE) • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) •
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
*Professional Development
Bristol-Myers Squibb Project Management Framework (PMF) • SDLC Compliance for
Federal Government Agencies • Applying ITIL Principals and Methodology •
Portfolio Management • CMMI in the Federal Workplace
*Professional Affiliations
Project Management Institute (PMI) • PMI Information Systems Specific Interest
Group • PMI Consulting Specific Interest Group • Gantthead Online Community for
Project Managers • Business Systems Modernization Office • Senior Leadership Team
• Change Control Board • Project Review Board • Capnet Committee Disaster
Recovery Board • Platform Consolidation Committee

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
*Platforms:Windows (NT, XP, 2000, 2003), UNIX, Linux, Exchange 5.5/2000/2003,
AS400, Novell, SAN, Lotus Notes, Groupwise, VM Ware
*Tools:Remedy, eCabinet, Centric Project, Request manager, Thunderbird email
client, Oracle Calendar, Sametime, SharePoint Services and Portal Server, HP
OpenView, CiscoWorks, Fluke OptiView, Checkpoint Firewall-1, Distributed Sniffer,
MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Sniffer Pro, Quest Migrators, HP Service Desk
*Hardware: Cisco, HP Bladeservers, HP Proliant, IBM, Nokia, Dell, Xiotech SAN,
Timescale