DANIEL SVOBODNY

854 Regency Court

Brookings, SD 57006
605.695.4667
ds59d4b0@westpost.net

PROFILE
OBJECTIVE: Obtain a leadership position in the field of Information Technology
where skills in project management, systems implementations, and effective commu
nication are maximized.
PROFILE
Enterprising information technology professional with more than 13 years of expe
rience leading technology initiatives for an extensive range of companies, varyi
ng in size from Fortune 500 international organizations to local manufacturing b
usinesses. Highly skilled technically and adept at bringing together varying ro
les in technology projects to provide cutting edge information solutions, with t
he goal of increasing business effectiveness. Expertise includes:
*Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Insti
tute.
*Leading ERP and Data Center business software installations where success was m
easured by improving business effectiveness, with increased information visibili
ty and integration, yet ensuring secure and controlled access to data.
*Proven management skills, with experience planning and directing simultaneous p
rojects, strategic planning, business operations and leading teams of up to 40 p
rofessionals.
*Defined scope, planned and managed complex $2-million SAP training project, inv
olving more than 5,000 end-users, 20 locations and team of 15 training consultan
ts.
*In-depth understanding of various business process areas including areas of fin
ance, manufacturing, sales and distribution.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Project Management
*Managed technology projects utilizing a detailed set of standards that include
statements of work, vision and requirements documents, and formal project plans.
Brought consistency among all projects and assisted in setting internal and ex
ternal customer expectations.
*Managed projects at client sites where existing data centers were replaced with
leading technology solutions, or data was relocated to off site data centers.
*Managed multiple high-profile projects to support client purchases of Visual Ma
nufacturing Software. Projects located at manufacturing facilities that special
ized in molded plastics, metal fabrication, and machine assembly.
*Met and exceeded project goals as measured by on time, on budget, and on qualit
y internal weekly audits.
*Used Microsoft Project and other tools to plan and coordinate projects. Worked
directly with client executives to ensure project success. Leveraged vendor rela
tions to fill gaps in departmental skill sets.
*Managed system testing plans to ensure security, user acceptance, and performan
ce measurements were met.
Leadership
*Managed employee and consulting teams in the areas of network and data center o
perations, business reengineering, software development, and end user training a
nd support.
*Directed staff and consultants of up to 40 members, as well as international an
d local subcontractors.
*Hired and developed employees, established employee training plans and managed
staffing levels and assignments.
*Oversaw timely and effective delivery of SAP and Visual Finance and Manufacturi
ng software project executions. Responsible for all staffing assignments, budge
ts, and key performance indicators on consulting engagements.
Strategic Planning
*Set direction for Midwest region of SAP consulting business in the areas of sta
ffing levels, budgets, key market and sales areas, in addition to developing new
core competencies.
*Developed relationships with key leaders of business areas such as Legal, Corpo
rate Compliance and Human Resources departments to identify strategic, innovativ
e and business enhancing technology projects.
*Created pivotal partnerships with third party technology business vendors to ad
d competencies to business and boost revenues.
*Conducted onsite post-live user support surveys at client sites after large SAP
implementations, to identify issues and subsequent technology initiatives.

Business Relations and Communication

*Developed strategic relationships during career with chief project or program e
xecutives, where open communication and dialogue resulted in identifying and mee
ting key business performance objectives.
*Partnered with Corporate Security to ensure data security standards were met on
all projects dealing with sensitive data in the Corporate Compliance and Human
Resources areas.
*Ensured customer attainment and satisfaction through direct and formal communic
ation, before, during, and after technology initiatives.
ACHIEVEMENTS
*Produced more than $3 million in consulting revenue by managing projects at 11
client sites to implement Visual Manufacturing software and Citrix environments.
*Nominated for Pinnacle of Excellence award, Schwan's Information Services highe
st honor.
*Nominated multiple times for TEAM award by upper management and colleagues. (PS
INet/ProCon).
*Awarded to President's Club for outstanding performance and commitment as a pro
ject manager. (PSINet).
Professional EXPERIENCE
The Schwan Food Company, Marshall, MN (2005-2008)
Senior Systems Analyst
ProCon Solutions, Minneapolis (1995-2005)
Formerly PSINet Consulting Solutions, (1999-2001); formerly Metamor Knowledge So
lutions, (1998-1999); formerly DDS, Inc. (1995-1998)
Consulting Manager (2001-2005)
Regional Practice Leader (2000-2001)
Project Manager (1999-2000)
Project Leader (1998-1999)
Senior Consultant (1996-1998)
Training Specialist (1995-1996)

EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
Microsoft Project and Office, Visio, SharePoint 2007
Microsoft Windows
SQL Query Analyzer
SAP SD, MM, WM, HR, SAP BPC
Lilly Visual Manufacturing and CRM applications
Project Management Professional (PMP certified)
Rotary Club International, Member