STEPHEN SHAYLOR
Project Management / Product Management
Accomplished and results-driven professional with a proven track record in Business and Information Technology and in steering complex projects and initiatives. Lead global implementation of software, service automation tools, computer networking, and deployment of batch management tools. Unique ability to streamline business operations and bridge the gap between business concepts and technology to improve user experience. Strong communicator, analytical thinker, decision-maker, and creative problem solver. Effective transformational leader; building and developing cross-functional teams and presenting complex data to business owners, executives, and contributors.
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Currently located in Atlanta, GA.
EXPERIENCE
Jun 2018 - Mar 2023
Project Manager
Managed global projects for Software Development, Enhancement, and Deployment. Led cross-functional teams to ensure continuous high-availability for manufacturing plants. Replaced Autosys with Tidal software, and successfully migrated server administration software. Leveraged technical knowledge to inform change management and client communications.
Jan 2017 - Jul 2018
Systems Analyst IT Planning Tools
Developed IT Planning Tools, focusing on Business Objects for Cost Benefit Analysis and Cloud Deployment reporting. Led team in enhancing reporting accuracy for the Cost Benefit Analysis tool, ensuring global PMO received precise data. Created and deployed reports for project metrics, to ensure end-user and stakeholder acceptance.
Sep 2014 - Jan 2017
Information Systems Analyst
Managed archival processes for business records from active and retiring applications, adhering to ILM guidelines for SOX and Legal compliance. Developed a record retrieval system to streamline data access.
Jan 2014 - March 2014
Project Consultant
Led a specialized Process Improvement Project and a Data Migration Project to improve operational efficiency. Successfully migrated four years of general ledger data from Great Plains to SAP, ensuring stakeholder acceptance.
July 2007 - Nov 2013
Financial Data Analyst
Partnered with Business Process owner to develop project closeout processes, collaborating with VP Finance and Project Managers. Created management reporting for monthly capital projects, utilizing Financial and Supply Chain data. Developed SQL statements for comprehensive reporting and supported operating plan development for project logistics. Conducted logistics cost audits and performed detailed account reconciliations.
Feb 2006 to June 2007
Financial Data Analyst
Administered Risk Management Information Systems, configured CRM and insurance data structures, and implemented Software as a Service (SAAS) to enhance service offerings. Interfaced with clients regularly.
RESULTS
Streamlined Server Automation tools, leading to the successful migration of critical data.
Orchestrated global Secrets Management software implementation, ensuring operational continuity.
Spearheaded the evaluation, selection, and deployment of a new Batch Management tool.
EXPERTISE
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Business Intelligence
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Strategic Leadership
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Program Management
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Project Management
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Learning Strategy
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Data Analysis
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Cross-Functional Teams
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Financial Reporting & Analysis
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Organizational & Workforce Development
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Performance Metrics
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Relationship Management
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Research
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Resource Management
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Agile
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Logistics
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HRIS
EDUCATION
(MS) Information Technology, Database Management
(BS) Behavioral Sciences, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
MEET STEPHEN
Q & A
Who are your main influences?
Jesus Christ to point to any influence in my life that is greater than would be ignoring the greatest influence. My parents, who introduced me to Jesus and gave me a love for reading & learning new things. C.S. Lewis opened my imagination & further inspired my love for the truth.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
My Children, raising children to be caring Intelligent responsible humans is the greatest project. I am so proud of the human beings they turned out to be.
What tools do you use?
Excel is by far the tool I use the most, followed by Jira, Azure-Dev-Ops…SQL Developer
What are you working on right now?
My next opportunity.
Do you live by any piece of advice or motto?
“Never stop learning”
What behavior or personality trait do you most attribute to your success, and why?
Perserverance, because life is a marathon not a sprint.
What is the one thing you need to know about your co-workers?
That they are honest. I want to know what they think & how they feel, good bad or indifferent, I may not always agree with them but I do not want them to cover or hide things.
What life circumstance has most shaped your world view?
That both of my parents were School Teachers & my Father was a Minister and Theologian.
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
PHOTOGRAPHY
HIKING/RUNNING
READING
TESTIMONIALS
"I worked with Stephen in our IT Project Management PMO team. Stephen and I were Product Champions for Galileo. Galileo is the GM On-Premises Cloud. One component of Galileo is the Project Management Tool. As Champions Stephen and I were administrators for that component. As Administrators we would give guidance and remove roadblocks within the Tool for other Project Managers on our team. This allowed other Project Managers on the team to move their Projects forward to meet critical Project Milestones. Stephen is a positive, hardworking, and encouraging individual and I enjoyed working with him."
Andy Espinoza, IT Project Manager, GM
"Stephen jumped in on two projects with us and did a great job! He has that hard to find cross over skill set that bridges the gap between the business and IT. He is flexible, hardworking and self directed. He is great with managing data, SQL queries and advanced Excel. Looking forward to working with Stephen on our next project soon."
Amy Gallagher; Manageing Director, UHY
"Stephen is a detail minded person who provided IT support to one of the audit groups that reported directly to me. Stephen produced claims using a proprietary software tool using Foxpro based data files. He was easy to work with, accurate and thorough in his work which was completed on a timely basis."
Loraine Kane; Audit Director, PRGX
"I highly recommend Stephen. He is very multi-talented and a wonderful person to work with on any team."