James Alfano
@jamesalfano
Experienced Project Manager focused on IT Infrastructure and Disaster Recovery.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Project Manager with over 20 years of expertise in leading complex IT infrastructure projects across diverse industries. My extensive background includes 10 years of implementing Disaster Recovery Solutions and Business Continuity Planning. I excel at managing cross-functional teams while adhering to PMBOK standards, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Throughout my career, I have overseen large-scale infrastructure initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and maintaining high technical acumen. I am currently pursuing PMP certification to further enhance my project management skills. My proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and manage vendor relationships has resulted in significant improvements in operational efficiency and project outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager - Disaster Recovery Lead
Orion Innovation
Feb 2025 - Present (6 months)
Led the Disaster Recovery program for a key client, ensuring alignment with industry best practices. Organized and managed teams and resources for periodic testing of disaster recovery protocols.
Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure Project Manager
Kyndryl
Jan 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 6 months)
Managed IT Resiliency, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, and Business Continuity services for major clients like BNSF Railroad and Honda Motors, leveraging automation and cloud solutions. Oversaw extensive data migration projects to cloud providers like GCP, ensuring compliance and security.
Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure Project Manager
IBM
Oct 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 2 months)
Led Disaster Recovery and Data Center Migration initiatives for enterprise clients, ensuring minimal downtime and compliance with industry standards. Managed cross-functional teams and coordinated with vendors to restore IT services during emergencies and implement cloud migration strategies.
Project Manager
Cologix, Inc.
Nov 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 3 months)
Oversaw IT infrastructure projects, including data center migrations and network upgrades, to enhance operational efficiency. Managed project budgets, schedules, and resources, delivering projects on time and within scope.
Project Manager
Net Access Corporation
Oct 2004 - Nov 2015 (11 years 1 month)
Directed multiple IT projects simultaneously, focusing on infrastructure buildouts, data center improvements, and disaster recovery planning. Coordinated with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution and implemented best practices for project management.
Technical Support Representative
Net Access Corporation
Sep 2002 - Oct 2004 (2 years 1 month)
Provided Level 1 technical support, resolving issues related to email clients, Dialup, and DSL. Assisted with Level 2 support for email systems and network engineering tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certification, Project Management
Currently pursuing PMP certification to further enhance project management skills. This certification will validate expertise in project management methodologies and best practices.
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
1987 - 1991
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. This program provided a strong foundation in various communication theories and practices.
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