Russell Kalp

About Russell Kalp

If DATA is the KEY; then the HOW involves Technology + Subject Matter Experts + Performing Analytics = Resulting in an actionable strategy plan with Agile execution delivering continuous improvements and SUCCESS; over and over again … this is how I balance my professional career.As an accomplished Senior Technology/Business Leader, with over 15 years of building and leading cross domain teams in the areas of technology, project management and data analytics/reporting. I have a proven track record for delivering world-class software solutions for Build or Buy with full execution from project charter to project closure, leveraging the Plan/Build/Run process with Agile -DevOps framework to provide design, development and delivery. The end goal: to accelerate revenue growth as well as cost savings opportunities, through Continuous Process Improvements (Six Sigma/Lean) methodology. Expertise includes: • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt:(DMAIC, DFSS, Lean)• Digital Solutions:(ECM, CRM, Web, Mobile, SMS, Chat, SharePoint)• Development Management:(Jira, Rational Rose, WebSphere, Hibernate)• Coding Practices:(Java.NET, ASP, SQL, C++, JS, HTML, CSS, Web/RESTful services)• Methodologies:(Agile, SDLC, DevOps, CI)• Vendor Management (RFP to SOW)• Technology Services (FIS, Fiserv, IBM, SAP, Oracle, Avaya, Genesys)• Cyber Security:(HA/DR, Application Security)• Data Analytics/Reporting:(SAP Business Objects, SAS, Cognos) • HRIS:(Hosted, On Premise)• Data Center:(Cybersecurity)I enjoy working out and bike riding to reenergize my thought process. My passionate attitude toward moving forward is clear in my work / life balance. I have been fortunate to be a participant with our local high school’s technology board; where I continue to be part of the innovative technologies and their usage in today’s ever changing society. The goal is balance; how to balance new technologies while providing a safe domain that is a must have as part of change.

Experience

1. IT Vendor Manager - Vmo

   Uline

   Jun 2023 — Present · Pleasant Prairie, WI, US

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor of Science (BS) - Transition, Computer and Information Sciences minor Business Management

• WC College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Information Science and Accounting

• Roosevelt University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Mangement minor Marketing / Finance

Skills

• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Business Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Vendor Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Process Improvement
• Business Process Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Pmp
• Leadership
• IT Strategy
• Team Building
• Management
• Project Management
• Integration
• Cobol
• Six Sigma