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Kent Parker
Senior Technology Program Manager, Michael’s
Location: Farmers Branch, TX United States
Joined: Jun 27th, 2022

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Alabama State University class of 1999

Undergrad Major: Computer and Information Science

University of Phoenix class of 2008

Grad Major: Business Administration

Experience

I currently work with Michael’s as Senior Technology Program Manager
I have years of experience working in the Computers, Software industry.

Senior Technology Program Manager | Michael's
From June 2017 to Current • 9 year(s)
Manage large scale supply chain programs focused on technology advancements, business growth and process improvements. Built and managed diverse teams and worked with executive leadership on technology initiatives.

IT Project Manager | Insight Global
From August 2016 to May 2017 • 1 year(s)
Managed multiple IT, Video and Ad Insertion Projects including cabling, network switches, servers, and video technologies. Developed projects through PMO approval process and managed Video Expansion throughout Illinois and Ohio.

Project Manager | Active Cyber
From February 2016 to August 2016 • 0 year(s)
Managed integration of OKTA with customer environments and identified applications. Created resource projections in SalesForce and managed project schedules in Smart Sheets.

Program Manager | Ziosk
From February 2015 to February 2016 • 1 year(s)
Established PMO processes and managed deployment of IT Infrastructure and POS software integration. Managed POS integration and hardware deployment into 836 Olive Garden sites over 4 months.

Program Manager/Project Manager | Kaygen Technologies
From October 2012 to February 2015 • 3 year(s)
Developed project documents through PMO approval process and managed infrastructure upgrades/deployments and data/application migrations within Experian Global Data Centers. Managed File One Mainframe upgrade Program across all Experian Global Data Centers.

Program Manager/Project Manager | Peak Technologies
From February 2011 to October 2012 • 1 year(s)
Developed project documents through PMO approval process and managed hardware/software procurement and deployment. Managed large LAN upgrade of entire Ericsson North America and rollout of new VoIP Phone system.

Program Manager/Project Manager | SubEx Technologies
From February 2010 to February 2011 • 1 year(s)
Managed implementation of redundant AT&T and Sprint MPLS Circuits, Cisco routers, switches, Storage Arrays, VoIPs and APs. Managed large implementation of hardware, software and telephony redundancy at Frito Lay Plants across the US.

Sr. IT Project Manager | Technisource
From October 2008 to August 2009 • 1 year(s)
Created and managed project plans for long and short-term projects directly to customers. Managed multiple vendor teams in cross-functional environment and completed upgrade of all network gear in 92 computer closets.

IT Project Manager | Kohl's Department Stores
From November 1999 to October 2008 • 9 year(s)
Developed and managed all project phases and consulted with stakeholders on developing projects and maintaining timelines. Participated in largest project to date worth 80M dollars that swapped out all POS hardware and software at 800+ stores.

Programmer Analyst | TekSystems
From June 1999 to November 1999 • 0 year(s)
Programming and analysis role.

7th Grade Computer and Math Instructor | Holy Redeemer Christian Academy
From January 1999 to June 1999 • 0 year(s)
Taught computer and math to 7th grade students.

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