Alvin Griner
@alvingriner
PMP-certified senior IT project manager driving cloud, infrastructure and digital transformation outcomes.
What I'm looking for
I am a PMP-certified Senior IT Technical and Digital Transformational Project Manager with 33+ years of hands-on experience delivering enterprise infrastructure, cloud, ERP and digital transformation initiatives across global organizations.
I blend technical strategy and business acumen to translate complex requirements into actionable plans, leading cross-functional teams through M&A integrations, data center migrations, ERP moves and security/compliance programs.
My achievements include modernizing legacy environments to GCP/Azure, migrating hundreds of servers and terabytes of data with zero loss, rebuilding scalable PMOs and delivering enterprise Power BI dashboards and automation tools that improved reporting and intake processes.
I lead as a servant leader focused on aligning people, process and technology to drive innovation, operational excellence and measurable business value while mentoring teams and ensuring governance, compliance and stakeholder alignment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Data Analyst – Consultant
Wubbena AD Architects
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Discovered and cleaned enterprise data requirements, designed Power BI dashboards and a centralized Data Lake to support interdepartmental reporting, and built Power Apps to automate cross-functional data evaluations.
Sr. M&A Program Manager
Fanatics
Oct 2023 - May 2024 (7 months)
Rebuilt PMO into a scalable hybrid framework, implemented KPI executive dashboards and automated status rollups via SharePoint and Power BI, and led multiple M&A digital integration projects meeting strict PCI compliance requirements.
Sr. Infrastructure Project Manager
UKG
Oct 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year)
Led data center decommissioning and cloud migrations, modernized 372 Windows servers and migrated 245 VMs to GCP, and executed a 123TB NetApp storage migration with automated validation and zero data loss under SOX controls.
Sr. Infrastructure Project Manager
Walt Disney World
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022 (6 months)
Directed multi-phase infrastructure expansion including a wireless redesign and a 3-mile fiber backbone refresh across 12 buildings; managed an international device refresh program budget of $11M+ for Shanghai Disney.
Sr. Infrastructure M&A Program Manager
Ardagh Group
Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year)
Integrated an Anheuser-Busch manufacturing facility into corporate IT, delivered ERP and O365 cutovers, managed eight projects with $1.2M in budgets, and led plant expansion infrastructure including AI/robotics and extensive Wi‑Fi deployment.
PMO Manager / Sr. Project Manager
Foundation Risk Partners
Oct 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 5 months)
Built a PMO using Microsoft Power Platform, Project Server, and Power BI to automate project intake and reporting, migrated 700+ O365 accounts, and integrated 20+ acquisitions including large-scale tenant consolidations.
Sr. Infrastructure Project Manager
Fiserv
Jan 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 8 months)
Delivered data center consolidation, encryption and cloud‑readiness projects including a 200+TB encrypted storage migration and migration of card processing platforms with full DR testing and PCI/HIPAA considerations.
Infrastructure PM V
Cisco Systems
Jun 2014 - Jul 2016 (2 years 1 month)
Oversaw $5M–$10M enterprise refresh initiatives across Bank of America data centers including build-outs, decommissioning, storage refreshes and circuit relocations while enforcing PCI and security standards globally.
Call Center Project Manager
Lighthouse of Central Florida
Feb 2014 - Jul 2014 (5 months)
Designed and deployed a HIPAA-compliant call center integrating VoIP, CRM, and telehealth features to support compliant patient communications.
Senior IT Infrastructure PM
Partners FCU / Walt Disney World
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)
Led O365 migration, PCI firewall upgrades, data center modernization and DR implementation, and served as lead IT project manager on a $3M+ building remodel managing all technical deliverables.
Partner / Owner
Adeptech
Jan 1999 - Jan 2012 (13 years)
Founded and directed an MSP providing end-to-end IT services to SMBs, designed scalable network and backup solutions, led ERP implementations, and served as trusted advisor to 60+ clients delivering hundreds of projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ohio University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration with AI Concentration
2026 -
Enrolled in a Master of Business Administration program with an AI concentration from January 2026 to December 2027.
Capella University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology completed in March 2025 with coursework in IT fundamentals and practical project work.
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence / Career Development
Completed the AI and Career Empowerment Certificate in October 2025 focusing on AI applications for career development.
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence
Completed the AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists certificate in December 2025 covering foundational AI concepts for business professionals.
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional, Project Management
Earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2023.
Coursera / Google (Preparing Data for Analysis)
Certificate, Data Analysis
Completed 'Preparing Data for Analysis' in July 2024 focused on data cleaning and transformation techniques.
Microsoft
Certificate, Data Modeling / Business Intelligence
Completed Data Modeling & Power BI coursework/certificate in June 2024 focusing on Power BI and data modeling techniques.
Certified Wireless Network Specialist / CWA
Certified Telecommunications Network Specialist, Telecommunications
Earned the Certified Telecommunications Network Specialist (CTNS) credential in 2017.
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