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### Michael E. McFetridge
11250 Falling Creek Drive, Bealeton, VA. 22712 | 202-870-2233 | mmcfetridg@aol.com
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### Summary
Accomplished Program and Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in information technology, specializing in data center operations and the system development life cycle2. A results-driven professional who excels in translating complex technical terms into clear, actionable language for both clients and leadership3. Proven leader and coach with a history of mentoring teams to achieve high-performance results4. Skilled in assessing technical problems and implementing strategic solutions to ensure operational stability5.
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### Computer Skills
- **Project Management & Quality Methods**: PMI, PMBOK, CMMI, and commercial best practices6.
- **Operating Systems & Servers**: Microsoft Windows/Server, Active Directory, Linux, SAN, and server blades7.
- **Networking & Infrastructure**: LANs, WAN, IP, VPN, VLAN, MPLS, firewalls, and mail infrastructure8.
- **Applications & Tools**: Microsoft Project, Visio, SharePoint, Docker, Remedy, Tivoli, and SCOM9.
- **Databases**: SQL10.
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### Experience
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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**Program/Project Manager, Data Center Operations** (August 2015 Present) 12
- **Enterprise Data Center Operations Branch - Section Chief** (Feb 2018 Present) 13
- Managed a team of over 30 employees, overseeing daily operations and ensuring efficient, on-time delivery of projects14.
- Identified and implemented process improvements, reducing potential risks and enhancing efficiency within data center operations15.
- Managed server upgrades, integration, and automated OS provisioning, while also debugging network, hardware, and Linux OS issues16.
- Developed employees through coaching, training, and performance appraisals, ensuring successful performance and career growth17.
- Represented the Data Center Operations group at the IT change management board to ensure all changes met requirements before moving into production18.
- Managed project managers responsible for data center equipment installations and maintenance across multiple locations19.
- **Enterprise Operations Center Watch Commander (Acting)** (Dec 2016 Feb 2018) 20
- Managed a complex 24x7 operation, leading a team of system engineers and IT professionals to achieve service level objectives21.
- Established and created a single incident management process for Watch Commanders and developed a master schedule to address staffing gaps22.
- Created Incident Management training materials with simulated scenarios based on actual outages to prepare new employees23.
- **Data Center Operations Branch Chief (TDY Acting)** (Oct 2016 Dec 2016) 24
- Provided leadership and guidance on systems planning, design, and integration, ensuring alignment with CBP mission and vision25.
- Managed team budgets, including hardware, software, and workforce resources26.
- Prepared and delivered briefings on complex and controversial issues to Senior Leadership27.
- **Data Center Operations Project/Program Manager** (Aug 2015 Present, including TDY roles) 28
- Managed multiple teams and resources for the migration of zLinux off the mainframe platform29.
- Provided leadership to multiple technical teams responsible for maintaining 24x7 data center environments across multiple geographic locations30.
- Oversaw projects related to future investments, cost-estimating models, and cost reduction, as directed by the Chief of Staff31.
- Implemented IT security programs to address cyber security vulnerabilities and resolved integration issues related to new security systems32.
**Data Center Relocation Project Manager** (July 2013 August 2015) 33
- Managed multiple migration projects, including a $7 million Email as a Service enhancement project, ensuring projects stayed on track and met timelines34.
- Led a large-scale email migration project, moving over 70,000 accounts from the CBP email system to the Department of Homeland Security Data Center35.
- Oversaw the acquisition and procurement of tools and services, ensuring proper documentation and monitoring contractor progress36.
**Windows Server Group Government Lead** (June 2008 July 2013) 37
- Managed a 12-member team in planning, designing, and building a Windows NT/Novell-based server farm to house over 1,300 servers in a 24x7 environment38.
- Conducted site inspections for IT infrastructure expansion and physical build-out capacity, providing critical assessments for disaster recovery and future needs39.
- Wrote System Security Plans (SSP) and worked with Information System Security Officers (ISSO) to obtain Authority to Operate for hardware and software enhancements40.
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### Education & Certifications
- **Masters Certificate in Program Management**, George Washington University, 2009 41
- **Supervisory Leadership Training (SLT) Program**, 2016 42
- **Certified Scrum Product Owner** & **Certified Scrum Master** 43
- **IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL v3) Foundation & Practitioner**, 2006 44
- **Veritas Netbackup Enterprise 6.0**, Symantec, 2006 45
- **Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)**, 1999 46
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### Clearance
- **Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection, Secret** 47
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