Michael J. Proksell

- Led data analytics developers, data scientists, and teams on developing and implementing radical new solutions aimed at creating real, measurable value. - Solution architect and project manager performing requirements gathering, analysis, data modelling, process design, and development of a diverse portfolio of projects which includes various user-friendly data management, business intelligence, data pipeline, and reporting tools utilizing SAS, python, Oracle, and various other analytical technologies. - Developed technical roadmaps, established KPI’s, provided business analytics, and patterned developments around agile project management methodologies and lean PDSA models with quick deliveries and encouraging continuous improvement. - Successfully engaged the regional chemical operations team on developing and delivering a next generation suite of processes, standards, and business intelligence tools to manage chemical field operations, treatments, data collection, reporting, and analytics not yet seen in the industry.

- Provided financial, economic, and regulatory analysis. - Conducted GIS mapping and analysis on customer data for RCA and FCC requirements. -Assisted in developing and implementing business plans and business models, economic and financial modeling, tariff development and maintenance, and billing reconciliation. -Specialized in providing revenue requirement and cost of service studies.

- HCM Project manager for local government SAP implementation. Conducted baseline analysis of HCM activities, developed and implemented formalized project processes to improve cross functional coordination, engaged Departmental Operation Managers to coordinate project resources, and managed daily tasks of HCM project team. - Project manager for migration of Alaska Gasline Development Corporation’s GIS infrastructure to new data center. Implemented security and user access improvements as the organization experienced rapid growth and business requirement changes throughout the project. - Utilized Citrix's methodology to define, assess, and design a XenDesktop 7.5 environment capable of serving three hundred concurrent users. - Project manager on MS Lync deployment for Cook Inlet Region, Inc., an Alaska Native corporation.

- Assisted in Implementation of BP Alaska Global Backbone System (Maximo/SAP Solution) to 4,000 users in Alaska. - Developed and promoted formal processes to streamline activities within project team. - Tracked and provided analytics to management on project data points such as user training status, availability of resources, and training effectiveness.

- Established IT support process standards and managed business analysts and projects across 5 countries in North and South America. Managed implementation and support of applications for sales CRM, tinting formulation, MSDS, intranet, and Cognos reporting. - Guided implementation of new applications, collaborating with business owners on change-management. - Reviewed application environments annually; challenged internal stakeholders to justify resources. - Implemented Industrial Datacolor Match Pigment and new Health and Safety Department systems, improving existing security, DR capability, and accessibility requirements. - Provided leadership to non-technical management on major IT issues. - Defined processes, roles, and responsibilities for world-wide Cognos implementation; improved support and new development response times from days to hours.

- Regional Project Manager for world-wide tinting formulation system using the Product Vision platform. - Designed and programmed cross-functional, online application used for streamlining product planning, from sales leads to batch manufacturing; utilized SQL Server back-end with VB and .NET front-end. - Developed and implemented IT Regional Application Life Cycle Process to streamline application intake and delivery resulting in significant process improvement, clarifying roles, and reducing planning interruptions. Received unsolicited positive feedback from customers on the new ALCP process. - Internal Auditor volunteer utilizing ISO 9001 to challenge departments in preparation for external audits.

- Developed and enforced technical standards for server infrastructure, including naming conventions, run books, installation guides, and service management processes. - Managed teams in North and South America including regional infrastructure vendor relationships. - Designed and implemented innovative DR strategy resulting in significant RPO/RTO process improvements and tiering options based business requirements and operational impact. - Saved $500,000 through major server and database consolidation improvements; successfully migrated 5 data centers spread across the USA and Brazil into a 90% VMware virtualized environment.

- Acted as IT infrastructure sole point-of-contact and team member for cross-functional business improvement projects for North America. - Led SQL Server 2005 upgrade and consolidation project. Performed patch management and baseline server security hardening as per corporate standards. - Assisted project sponsors in building business cases by providing ROI and cost-avoidance information on infrastructure options. - Planned and successfully updated server h/w SAN (Storage Area Network) and Operating Systems for entire Waukegan, IL data center (15 servers, 30 applications). Allotted for 8 week turnaround for implementation – completed in just 3 weeks. - Identified and proposed solution to improve compliance issues at manufacturing plant (Houston, TX) hardware and software; resulted in reduced risk and increased security ($400,000 project). - Established infrastructure asset system (server), including documentation required to support environment; created support schedule for asset from vendor. Provided centralized tool for managing assets for 40 servers over 3 sites and 60 unique applications. - Performed Windows Server administration, Progress and SQL database administration, server builds, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, patch management, and application support.

- Performed IT manager and DBA duties for 40 user organization. Managed customized database solution and developed reports for all grant and general reporting.

- Developed custom e-commerce and database solutions for small businesses, increasing efficiency and accessibility of information. - Provided and maintained small office networking solutions, including troubleshooting assistance and user training. - Developed, implemented, and maintained e-commerce web pages, brochures, and graphics.

- Designed consumer media including mail outs, posters, brochures, magazine, web and newspaper advertisements. - Coordinated and maintained production and printing processes.

- Assisted Network Administrator by troubleshooting PCs running Windows 98, NT, and 2000. - Organized, cataloged, and created inventory system for departmental Unix and PC hardware, software, and geological data to ensure accurate inventory.