Desmond Cliff L.

About Desmond Cliff L.

Bringing Order to Complexity. Delivering Results That Matter.For over a decade, I’ve thrived at the intersection of technology, transformation, and leadership—turning complex IT programs into business-aligned outcomes. I don\'t just manage projects; I build momentum, reduce chaos, and elevate execution. My Mission: Driving Transformation with Clarity and AccountabilityI’m passionate about helping organizations evolve through cloud innovation, cybersecurity resilience, and compliance excellence. I believe that when strategy, systems, and people are aligned, innovation accelerates—and risk becomes opportunity. What drives me is seeing measurable impact: smoother launches, smarter decisions, and more empowered teams. Career Highlights That Define My Journey• At Vertex Solutions, I established a centralized PMO supporting 20+ enterprise tax & grants tech projects, increasing audit readiness while reducing escalations by 30%.• At Charles Schwab, I led a $12M Azure migration and M&A portfolio, remediating 250K+ TLS vulnerabilities and resolving 47+ technical risks—without a single critical delay.• At the U.S. Forest Service, I guided federal IT modernization, spearheading cloud transitions to AWS and Azure in alignment with FedRAMP and cybersecurity mandates. Core Competencies & Impact AreasIT Project & Program Management | Led 60+ enterprise projects, managing portfolios over $40MCloud & Infrastructure Modernization | Azure, AWS, GCP, CI/CD, disaster recoveryCybersecurity & Compliance | SOX, HIPAA, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, Security+, IAMAgile & Hybrid Delivery | PMP, CSM-certified, Scrum/SAFe leader, DevOps practitionerPMO & Governance | PMO setup, risk frameworks, resource planning, vendor managementData & Automation | Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, SQL, executive reporting Looking AheadI’m currently expanding my knowledge through MIT’s AI & ML: Leading Business Growth program to stay at the forefront of digital transformation. I’m energized by opportunities where I can lead high-impact initiatives, drive enterprise alignment, and bring clarity to complexity.If you\'re seeking a strategic IT leader who delivers with integrity, precision, and purpose — let’s connect.

Experience

1. Senior Information Technology Project Manager

   Enterprise Products

   Sep 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Led the Industrial Data Fabric initiative using Cognite Data Fusion (CDF), integrating operational, engineering, and document data to enable advanced analytics and AI-ready capabilities across enterprise energy infrastructure. Managed cross-functional teams and vendor delivery while overseeing ingestion of 1.8M+ engineering documents to support operational intelligence and digital transformation.

Education

• Kaplan University

  Bachelor of Science (BS) Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis

• Northeastern University

  Master of Science - MS, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

• Northeastern University

  Master of Science - MS Project Management, College of Professional Studies

• MIT Professional Education

  Professional Education, AI & ML: Leading Business Growth