Steven Shea

About Steven Shea

I am a seasoned Sr. Project Manager and Operations Manager within the IT and Web3 space, holding an M.B.A. from The Ohio State University and a Project Management Professional Certification. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for designing and integrating impactful solutions to optimize business performance and maintain competitive advantage, as well as for leveraging tools and methodologies to strengthen organizational infrastructure. Professional focal points include business needs analysis, risk management, compliance management, process improvement, systems optimization, Agile project management, KPI/metrics tracing, team training/coaching, performance development, stakeholder engagement, and partnership building. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication and negotiation skills, as well as business acumen, systems analysis, and resource management.Currently, I am the Audit Project Manager with Quantstamp. I resource manage all research and operational functions critical to successfully audit smart contracts, partnering closely with senior leadership to align audit strategy with business goals, coordinate support for organizational initiatives, and capitalize upon opportunities across multiple specializations. In addition, I conduct proactive business analysis to ensure the company’s project and operations management support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative project and operations manager who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver profitable results on time and under budget.I am interested in contacting former colleagues and managers, as well as other professionals in my field. Feel free to contact me through this profile if you wish to connect. I am also pursuing new opportunities and can be reached through this profile, or by phone at: 72••••••34.

Experience

1. Audit Project Manager

   Quantstamp, Inc

   Aug 2023 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Serve as key liaison for the principal business division, managing operational functions of a 23-member audit team to align resources for optimal client satisfaction, audit quality, and timely delivery.• Review project ecosystems and development practices to align resources with domain expertise, supporting 55+ ecosystems (e.g. ETH, SOL, TON, SUI, APTOS, Cosmos, etc.) and 25+ programming languages (Solidity, Rust, FunC, Tact, Move, Golang, etc.)• Collaborate with client teams to define audit objectives, focus areas, and delivery timelines that align with customer goals.• Develop strategic analytics to report team utilization and forecast future capacity planning with precision.• Assign research areas to ensure tech stack coverage matches ecosystem growth, while personally maintaining deep familiarity with L1/L2 technologies and DeFi protocols.• Oversee third-party vendors to externally audit and augment internal capabilities across specialized technical domains.• Build, maintain, and nurture industry partnerships with project stakeholders to ensure continued client retainment and unlock growth opportunities.• Host weekly company-wide touchpoints to review corporate strategy and coordinate support for organizational risk tolerances and opportunities across DevOps, Automation, AI, Business Development, Communications, and Special Projects.• Deliver key reports and documentation to inform data-driven decisions, providing weekly Audit team status updates directly to the CEO.• Mentor and develop team talent to foster a high-performing unit that drives business transformation and growth.• Guide sound project management processes and practices to ensure deliverables are completed within timeline, budget, and scope. • Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to optimize results and dynamically adjust strategies to exceed targets.

Education

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration

  2017 — 2020

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, and Economics

  2006 — 2010