Chief/Sr Solutions Architect
Enrique Gomez - MBA, MEd, PMP, PSM
Welcome recruiter. This web portfolio showcases my work experience, education, and special skills as they relate to recruitment topics common in today's interviews. It also demonstrates a skillset few often see from a senior IT manager which is web, UX, and visual design. It is a small sample, but hopefully it demonstrates my commitment keeping my skills and knowledge fresh while applying modern techniques to classical stying.Portfolio Highlights
Below you will find an online version of my standard resume content. This will include work experience summary, formal education, and technical skills. The experience section includes a tour of past programs, special achievemements, and employer profiles. The RESUME page includes a PDF viewer with my latest extended resume and a download link.For the 2020 year, I am seeking employement as a Senior Program Manager or related/equivalent roles under DevOps or Product Line Management titles such as Product Line Manager, Product Owner/Manager, Program Manager, Senior Project Manager, etc. I realize the title will vary by complexity of program and organizational structure. I want to: · Lead a team of project managers and technical SMEs to delivery superior experiences · Continue to expand my experience and knowledge in the large enterprise IT domain · Expand on my growing Human Centered Design & Research experience · Continue to grow in the Digital Workforce Development and Employee Experience domain · Support your Virtual Workforce Development and Collaboration initiatives · Share my expertise in interactive media and content developmemt · Do more in Augmented/Virtual Reality & 360 media
MY MOST RECENT ROLES
Over the past few years I have held the following job titles. In many cases, my employer asked me to perform multiple roles simultaneously in support of various corporate and service delivery roles based on organizational needs. Additional detail may be found below, or on the EXPERIENCE page.Program & Project Management
Leading IT Programs & PMOs Under DevOps, Agile, & Legacy Waterfall
I have over 16 years experience in:· Software Development & SDLCs
· Agile Practices (Scrum, Kanban)
· Lean Six Sigma
· Virtual teams
· Full Lifecycle Government & Large Enterprise Projects
Applying the most modern methodologies (SAFe, PLM, ScrumBan, ProSci OCM, HCD, Open Data, Open API, & more…) I can help kickstart new programs or help align existing ones to new/emergent enterprise design patterns and practices.
Allow me to lead new programs, cloud migrations, interoperability initiatives, organizational changes, legacy modernizations, and scaled-agile PMOs.
Technical & Strategic Planning SME
Providing Expertise as an Engineer, Enterprise Architect, & Digital Services SME
With extensive expertise in research, Human Centered Design (HCD), and data analysis, I can help stand up data-driven practices to drive project efficiency and sustainability. I am a recognized, published, and awarded researcher in the field of OCM and Experience Management. This expertise helps improve outcomes of any IT program with special skills related to user needs assessment, journey mapping, data collection and instrument design, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, statistical modeling, and field research. As a professional engineer, I have extensive experience in human factors, interface design, and data acquisition. As a former technical and enterprise architect, I am well versed in large enterprise and cloud, data, and information architectures, systems design & prototyping, and supporting technical services.I leverage these skills to better serve the customer and create value streams within the programs I serve.
Solutions Architect
Providing Solutions Design, Proposal Writing, & Business Capture Support
I have experience supporting growth and capture of business with a winning track record across a broad range of technical domains- web, mobile, COTS/SaaS systems, PaaS infrastructure rollouts, security planning and accreditations, and other digital services. I can perform solutions design, architecture planning, and technical proposal authoring to create winning proposals. I can support growth by securing positions on IDIQs and other large contract vehicles. I have a high-win rate and am recommended by the teams I have partnered with.No matter what position I earn, I always strive to grow the business, improve bottom lines, and support financial sustainability.
REFLECTIONS ON TODAY'S TECH
"The most rewarding part of my work has been in the handoff and approval. There is no greater feeling than handing a customer a real, tangible product and relishing in the joy of a job well done."
"Pride is a metric. If you can feel pride in your teams work- without reservation- you're doing something right."
"My coin is kindness. I try to share as much as I can, as often as I can, and the cool thing is... the balance never runs out." Enrique Gomez, 2020
TIMELINE OF WORK HISTORY (1996-2020)
The timeline below highlights the past 24 years of work history. These reflect roles of leadership, stewardship, and technical excellence across a variety of industries and knowledge domains. Additional work history available upon request.-
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Sr IT Program/Project Manager
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IT Director
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Independent Consultant/Contractor
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US Army (Active Duty)
I HAVE A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
My education includes formal education, continuing education, and professional development training. I firmly believe in lifelong learning and continue to strive for excellence by making sure skills and experiences are fresh, relevant, and provide value to my employers.
St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Hardware & Control Systems Design
- Human Factors & Interfaces
- Data Acquisition & Analysis
Western Governors University
Master of Business Administration- IT Management
- Project Management
- Organizational Change Managememt
- Accounting & Finance
- Information Systems Management
Western Governors University
Master of Education - Instructional Design & Learning Technology
- User Research & Analysis
- Learning Theory & Methods
- Design of Adult Instruction
- Content Delivery and LMS Technologies
Earned Excellence in Academic Research Award (2017) by the WGU Academic Research Board.
I HAVE A WELL-ROUNDED FOUNDATION IN KEY TECHNICAL AREAS
My education includes formal education, continuing education, and professional development training. I firmly believe in lifelong learning and continue to strive for excellence by making sure skills and experiences are fresh, relevant, and provide value to my employers.
Professional Certifications
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional (PMP) Cert (Issued Aug 2008) PMP#1199886 Recert (Expires Aug 2023) PMP#2788241
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) Cert ID# 571228 No Expiration
Other:
Federal Acquisitions Center (FAC)
Senior (Level 3) FAC Program/Project Manager (FAC-PPM) Adv (Level 2) FAC Contract Officers Representative (FAC-COR)
American Society for Quality Six Sigma Black Belt (issued Aug 2008)
Continuing Education & Professional Development
Online, Guided, and Blended Learning Courses (2016-2020)
- SAFe Practices and Methodology
- Agile Foundations
- Agile Scrum Ceremonies
- Agile Product Owner Role Foundations
- Agile Project Management with MS Project
- Agile Software Developer Scrum for Developers
- User Experience (UX) Design
- Product Line Management
- Behavior Driven Development
- Enterprise Agile
- DevOps Foundations
- Creating an Agile Culture
- Lean Technology Strategies
- DevOps Continuous Delivery - Continuous Integration
- Cloud Architecture Foundations
- Amazon Web Services for Architects Essential Training
- Amazon Web Services for STorage and Data Mgt
- Certification Prep ITIL 4 Foundations
- Cloud Architecture Core Concepts
- Serverless Computing Architectures
- Docker on Azure
- MS Azure Architecting Azure Infrastructure
- UX Foundations - Information Architecture
- UX Foundations - Usability Testing
- UX Research for Agile Teams
- Learning Azure Concepts
- Learning Cloud Governance
- Project Management - Managing Government Projects
- Project Management Foundations
- Project Management- Leading Projects
- Planning a Microsoft Cloud Solution
- MS PowerBI Foundations
- Cyber Security- Stacks, Identification, and Endpoint Protection Basics
- Jira Foundations
Austin Community College (2004-2012)
Formal Education on Special Topics
- Technical Writing
- Grants & Proposal Writing
- Graphics Design & Illustration
- Interactive Media
- Online Help and Knowledge Bases
- Advanced Topics in Graphics Design & Media Production
- Web Design & Layout
The Future Lies in EXPERIENCES
Over the years I have become heavily involved in user-centric design principles, from old-school requirements methods and fostering Voice of the Customer, to more modern and Agile approaches to translating customer needs into tangible products, services, and organizational capabilities. My favorites are below, prioritized in order of "disruptive technology" and its positive effects in this growing world of online collaboration and COVID19 response strategies. The one commonality they all have, is that they support user, learner, customer, employee, and special group "experiences."EXPERIENCE DESIGN
HCD-based Research, Analysis, & Development based on Experiences & Client Journeys
ENTERPRISE OCM
PROSCI / ADKAR Implementation & Campaign Planning to Support DevOps
AR - VR - XR
Advanced Interactive Media & Visual Design for Immersive Experiences
AUDIO / VIDEO PRODUCTION
Next-Gen Interactive Content, Demos, & Simulations
ACCESSIBLE MEDIA
Transcription, Media Captioning, UX Design Making Content Available to All
SYSTEMS DESIGN
LMS Planning & Design, Knowledge Bases & Wikis to Support Communities of Practice
COACHING & COLLABORATION
Innovations in Resource Management and User Experience
TECH SERVICES
Enterprise PMO Support, Strategic Planning, Agile Transformation
Delivering Excellence
I am always open to new opportunities. The enemy of personal growth is career stagnation. Please contact me if you feel there is a good match with your company using the resume request link at the bottom of the RESUME PAGE.
THANK YOU FOR VISITING!
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Enrique Gomez
2312 La Mirada Street
Leander, TX 78641
512.636.0698
2312 La Mirada Street
Leander, TX 78641
512.636.0698