Don Harper

About Don Harper

UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION I build strong project and program management strategies that produce results, bolstered by over a decade of leadership experience directing complex IT implementation projects for the benefit of state and federal government agencies. My success is driven by my ability to leverage broad and deep technical knowledge with exceptional business management skills to achieve consistently higher levels of success, achieving all project milestones and deliverables on-time and within budget.SUMMARY Engaging PMI-Certified Project Manager possessing a winning blend of technical skill, leadership, management and communications acumen. Demonstrated record of producing exemplary results in information technology initiatives, via hands-on involvement and cross-functional delegation. Leverages a unique mix of visionary, strategic, technical, operations and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning team talents and effort with organizational and project objectives. An influential leader who creates immediate impact, produces results and fuels operational excellence. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Presently manages an IT Application Development Support Contract valued at over $126M supporting O&M and development for a portfolio of over 100 software applications used by the FCC. Successfully delivers all project milestones on-time and within scope and budget across multiple complex implementation initiatives. A demonstrated record of success working with agencies that include the FCC, the Office of Administrative Law Judges, and the GSA.Specialties: Project Management, Program Management, Team Leadership, IT Strategy, Costs and Estimates, Risk Management, Quality Control, Change Management, Presentations, Federal Contracts, Budget Management

Experience

1. Online Guest Faculty

   University Of Washington Information School

   Dec 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Coordinate and lead instruction for graduate students in the Master of Science Information Management program at this public university, managing curriculum, assignments, and grading of students enrolled in Consulting Practices (IMT 585) and Policy and Ethics in Information Management (IMT 550).

Education

• Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

  Master Cert., Business

  2006 — 2007

• University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business

  Professional Certificate Negotiations

  2019 — 2021

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor, Bachelor of Science, Business Information Systems

  1998 — 2002

• Marist University

  Master, Master of Public Administration

  2006 — 2008

• Villanova University

  Master Cert., B/IS, Six Sigma, Org. Leadership

  2007 — 2016

• The George Washington University School of Business

  Master, Executive Master of Science in Information Systems (EMIS)

  2002 — 2003

Skills

• Pmp
• Business Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Testing
• Information Security
• Return on Investment
• Program Management
• Government
• Security Clearance
• Project Management
• Sdlc
• Process Improvement
• Pmo
• Change Management
• Military
• Integration
• Leadership
• Analysis
• System Administration
• Policy
• Ms Project
• Project Planning
• Management
• Training
• Security
• Strategic Planning
• Dod
• Information Technology
• Databases
• Software Project Management
• Enterprise Architecture
• Business Process Improvement
• Public Policy
• Agile Management
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)