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samatha User

@samathauser

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Results-driven IT Project Manager with 16 years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a challenging role in a dynamic organization that values innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my extensive project management experience to drive successful outcomes and foster team growth.

I am a results-driven IT Project Manager with 16 years of extensive experience delivering enterprise software solutions across various sectors, including logistics, supply chain, insurance, finance, and government. My expertise lies in managing onsite-offshore teams and executing full SDLC using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. I have a proven track record of leading end-to-end project delivery, optimizing budgets, and improving processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led global logistics transformation programs exceeding $10M, collaborated with CIOs and PMOs to create strategic roadmaps, and implemented innovative technologies that drive high-impact business outcomes. My technical proficiency includes Java/J2EE, cloud platforms like Azure and AWS, microservices architecture, and modern data platforms such as Snowflake. I am adept at orchestrating complex system integrations and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve project goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Sr. Technical Project Manager

Current

CEVA Logistics

Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)

Led global logistics transformation programs exceeding $10M, delivering comprehensive project plans, timelines, and execution roadmaps across cross-functional teams. Spearheaded the post-acquisition technical integration of Bolloré systems, aligning 3 Bollore and 5 CEVA platforms to successfully onboard shipment data for 10,000 pilot customers within a strict 9-month deadline.

Project Management Agile Scrum Azure Microservices Elasticsearch Kibana Prometheus Grafana Jenkins Docker

Technical Project Manager

State of Wisconsin (Department of Transportation)

Jul 2014 - Present (11 years)

Managed multimillion-dollar budgets with 95% adherence through proactive forecasting and variance analysis. Led the end-to-end deployment of a cloud-based invoice management platform utilizing Microservices, Spring Boot, and REST APIs, resulting in a 35% improvement in transportation contract tracking efficiency.

Project Management Budgeting Microservices Spring Boot REST APIs J2EE Risk Management

Technical Team Lead / Manager

MassMutual Financial Group

Jul 2012 - Present (13 years)

Developed and integrated ACORD 103 New Business Submission Interfaces to streamline and standardize new life insurance policy submissions from distributors and third-party platforms. Directed cloud migration of legacy, LOMA-compliant platforms to microservices hosted on Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).

ACORD Azure Kubernetes Service Microservices Java REST APIs HIPAA SQL

Project Lead

MassMutual Financial Group

Apr 2012 - Present (13 years 3 months)

Led a team of 12 engineers in implementing life insurance illustration tools and policyholder portals. Engineered backend services to support Term Life and Whole Life insurance quoting workflows.

ACORD Backend Development XML Data Compliance Agile Scrum Waterfall

Software Engineer / Project Lead

V&K Consulting

Aug 2009 - Present (15 years 11 months)

Played a critical role in building backend systems for managing policy lifecycle – quote, bind, endorsement, renewals. Implemented LOMA standards to standardize business rules in claims processing and policy administration.