Aamer Rakla
Associate at Two Roads Consulting
Associate at Two Roads Consulting
Two Roads Consulting
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-roads-consulting
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
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Associate
VMware
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vmware
- Strategic Planning: Evaluated market trends for upcoming technologies in VMware’s target industries. Sized addressable market, prioritized areas of opportunities, and presented a path forward accepted by leadership.

 - Analytical Skills: Initiated a study to quantitively and qualitatively determine customer profiles and preferences to develop a product for a traditionally underserved market segment. Conducted surveys and customer interviews to collect data. Analyzed data and presented a product development plan accepted by senior leadership.
Palo Alto, California, United States
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Product Manager, Intern
West Monroe Partners
https://www.linkedin.com/company/westmonroe
- Leadership: Managed a team of up to six consultants on multiple workstreams to migrate one of the largest U.S. credit union’s IT systems to Microsoft Azure and two co-location facilities with near zero-downtime for the institution’s customers and partners.

 - Strategic Planning: Formulated a plan for the project team’s analysis of all 150+ applications and systems for a financial institution to develop an IT modernization and cloud migration plan accepted by the client. Developed the project and cloud migration plan using the team’s analysis. Instructed the team on how to create individual application plans.

 - Initiative/Project Management: Ensured assigned workstreams remained on schedule and under-budget, contributing to a write-up of over $300,000 on a $5M+ ongoing project as of Q2 2019 by proactively addressing client concerns. Organized communication for and lead meetings with over 20 client executives for multiple project workstreams. Provided support for and ran program level status meetings when required.

 - Process Improvement: Refined and enhanced framework for application migrations for IT Transformation & Cloud Strategy execution work resulting in a more efficient process for more extensive projects by requiring the same amount of staffing regardless of client/project size.

 - Mentoring: Coached and mentored two interns and one consultant to help acclimate to the firm and provide the foundational support system.
Seattle, Washington
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Experienced Technology Consultant - Security, Cloud, & Infrastructure
West Monroe Partners
https://www.linkedin.com/company/westmonroe
- Analytical Problem Solving: Analyzed all 100+ applications and systems across each client’s technology portfolio, including use cases and interdependencies, providing insight into company operations and required information to create a project plan to migrate to a new Datacenter.

 - Project Management: Managed multiple individual workstreams to analyze and migrate client’s systems involving over 30 client resources, ensuring project work completed on schedule and under budget.

 - Innovation: Developed framework for performing quick application analysis for migration and transformation projects, allowing projects 2x-3x larger with the same staffing and timeline for project completion.

 - Client Impact: Collaborated with team to complete a $3M project for an insurance company ahead of schedule with a $400,000 write-up, in-part through management of assigned workstreams and use of the framework developed.

 - Teamwork: Partnered with technical and business client resources to facilitate the project without customer-impacting downtime. Interviewed key stakeholders, 30+ application & system owners, and operations team to gather requirements and inventory of applications & servers. Introduced these parties to the program and confirmed program buy-in.
Greater Seattle Area
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Technology Consultant - Security & Infrastructure
Carnegie Mellon University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/carnegie-mellon-university
- Oversaw and maintained university accounts (>$150,000)
- Assisted with rental and performance contracts, bid checklist processes, and managed the procurement process
- Handled all payment, billing, and cash handling processes
Greater Pittsburgh Area
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Treasurer, Spring Carnival Committee
Carnegie Mellon University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/carnegie-mellon-university
- Oversaw and maintained finances for over 30 university accounts for various dorms (>$150,000) for various dormitories and functions of the student government
- Regularly worked with high-level, campus-wide university administration
- Developed and implemented a new workflow for communication and budget management
Greater Pittsburgh Area
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Secretary/Treasurer, Student Dormitory Council
Carnegie Mellon University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/carnegie-mellon-university
Provide support for up to 80 residents living in dormitories through five major roles:
 - Community Role Model: "Lead by example"
 - Peer Advisor: Served as mentor and resource for first-year students
 - Educator: Organize events and programs for dorm students
 - Emergency Responder: Act as emergency responder and aid to emergency services
 - Administrator: Assisted Housing Services with dorm opening/closing, assisted with managing dorm facilities and repairs
 - Provide psychological counseling to residents
Greater Pittsburgh Area
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Resident Assistant
Carnegie Mellon University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/carnegie-mellon-university
- Managed finances and university accounts, including billing and payments
- Handled procurement, inventory, and organization of all equipment and supplies
- Supervised maintenance of Quick Response Vehicle
- Communicated regularly with housing services regarding access control

Operations Officer: March 2014 - May 2014
Operations Assistant: May 2014 - February 2015
Position duties remained the same, however, the title and time requirements changed at the end of the 2013-14 academic year.
Greater Pittsburgh Area
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Operations Officer/Operations Assistant, Emergency Medical Service
Kingwood Medical Center
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kingwood-medical-center
- Shadowed the Chief Operating Officer and multiple directors including Plant Operations & IT
- Redesigned training materials for IT
- Observed job interviews
Kingwood, Texas
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Intern - Administration
Gulf Tire Distributors
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gulf-tire-distributors
- Conducted extensive research to find solutions for the following systems
- Purchased and installed enterprise wireless service using Ubiquiti Networks
- Setup server and critical document redundant backup solution using Amazon S3
- Setup centralized system management using Spiceworks
Houston, Texas Area
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IT Consultant
HCA IT&S
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hca
Provided support services throughout the Gulf Coast Division hospital region, including deploying new systems, troubleshooting systems, network operations, and telecom upgrade and support.
Houston, Texas Area
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IT&S Intern
John Cooper School
https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-cooper-school
- Supervised show department heads
- Handled scheduling for rehearsals, costume fittings, and building spaces
- Managed volunteer recruitment efforts to assist in running the performances
- Arranged meals for cast and crew members
- Worked with Facilities & Maintenance to reserve, create building schedule, and prepare buildings for shows
- Worked with Parent Volunteer Coordinator on staffing and management of positions
Houston, Texas Area
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Production Manager, Performing Arts Department
John Cooper School
https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-cooper-school
- Researched and setup two distinct box office ticketing systems
- Managed procurement for supplies and equipment
- Supervised and trained box office staff in policies, procedures and system maintenance
- Handled all VIP tickets, Business Office communications and all monies
Houston, Texas Area
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Box Office Manager, Performing Arts Department
John Cooper School
https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-cooper-school
- Researched, designed, and implemented new Cisco wireless schema, and rebuilt wireless network
- Researched and advised on BYOD policies and management technology
- Assisted in setting up & deploying Cisco IP Phone System
- Managed current Cisco Switches and configured & deployed new switches
- Systems troubleshooting, including Server 08, 08 R2, and Active Directory
- Computer image creation and deployment
- Organized, identified, ran, and labeled telecommunications/data cabling
- Provided support for Computer Club LAN Parties
Houston, Texas Area
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Staff, IT Department
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
https://www.linkedin.com/school/carnegie-mellon-tepper-school-of-business/
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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Carnegie Mellon University
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Bachelor’s Degree
The BXA Program at CMU is an interdisciplinary program that allows students to combine a field from the Colleges of Humanities, Science, or Computer Science and the College of Fine Arts.

My concentrations in the program are Information Systems and Drama Production & Stage Management. In addition to pursuing different fields that I am interested in, the program allows me to combine unrelated fields for a unique experience, in this case, I view my experience as hands-on project management and consulting.

In my case, Information Systems has given me experience in application/software development, understanding clients' needs, the software development life cycle, and intelligent environments (integrating technology into everyday life).

Drama has given me experience in Stage & Production Management, including managing a variety of different people, facilitating communication and understanding, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met, and overall management of a project.
Information Systems & Drama: Production & Stage Management
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Carnegie Mellon University
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High School
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John Cooper School
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Carnegie Mellon -  Activities Board Technical Committee (AB Tech)
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Director of IT - 2020-Present
Member/Operations Advisor - 2019-Present
Operations Committee - 2012-2016, 2019-Present
Member/Active Alum - 2016-2019
Treasurer - 2015-2016
Carnegie Mellon - Spring Carnival Committee
Director of IT
VP of Finance - 10/2019-05/2020
Tepper School of Business Representative - 09/2019-10/2019
Carnegie Mellon - Graduate Student Assembly
VP of Finance and Tepper School of Business Representative
Carnegie Mellon - Joint Funding Committee
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Financial Advisor - 2015-2017
Secretary/Treasurer - 2013-2015
Member - 2012-2016
Carnegie Mellon - Student Dormitory Council
Financial Advisor, Secretary/Treasurer
Carnegie Mellon University Emergency Medical Service
Operations Assistant, Operations Officer, Financial Director, Scheduling Officer, Office Manager
West Monroe Partners
MVP (National Technology Practice) - Q1 2019
https://www.cmu.edu/student-affairs/slice/leadership/awards-recognition/index.html#slr

Every spring, staff and faculty across the university nominate graduating seniors who have made significant contributions during their time at Carnegie Mellon. While we have many talented and involved students in each graduating class, this recognition is reserved for those students who have made an unparalleled impact on our community, leaving CMU a better place as a result of their leadership, vision and initiative.

Students display unparalleled leadership via active engagement in campus organizations and broad-based campus improvement initiatives. These students contribute to the metacurricular experience at Carnegie Mellon through sustained community-oriented activity in clubs and student organizations, residential house communities, fraternities and sororities, advisory councils, student government, or other student leadership roles. These students devote a substantial amount of effort in support of others, actively seeking opportunities to help others learn, grow and develop as individuals in areas related to wellness, diversity, spirituality and social responsibility. Nominees may also utilize their individual leadership skills to foster a more diverse and inclusive community at Carnegie Mellon.
Carnegie Mellon University
Senior Leadership Recognition Award in Community Development
John Cooper School
Computer Science Award
Competed against students working and majoring in Cybersecurity
Texas State University
2nd Place in Cybersecurity Challenge -  2011 AITP Symposium at Texas State
Texas State University
3rd Place in Java Programming - 2010 AITP Symposium at Texas State
Application Design & Development
67-272
Concepts of Information Systems
67-101
Database Design & Implementation
67-311
Fundamentals of Web Design
67-103
Healthcare Information Systems
67-308
Introduction to Data Structures
15-121
Introduction to Physical Computing
16-223/60-223
Introduction to Stage Management
54-330
Mobile Application Development in iOS
67-442
Personalized Responsive Environments
16-371/54-371
Production Data Manipulation
54-455
Production Resource Management
54-334
Technical Management
54-241
Health
Carnegie Mellon University Emergency Medical Service
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EMT
Health
CHI St. Luke's Health
https://www.linkedin.com/company/st-luke%27s-health
Volunteered over 286 hours at St. Luke's in The Woodlands in the following areas/departments:
- Nursing unit/station (3C & 4A)
- Emergency Room
- Guest relations & front desk
- Administration/Executive Offices
- Special projects: Reorganizing phone system directory, naming, & extension scheme
- Diagnostic imaging

As a volunteer I had the opportunity to welcome and guide visitors, enhance the patient experience through a variety of interactions, including discussing life and providing refreshments, answered phones and assist in managing nursing stations during "codes". Additionally, I shadowed various technicians in diagnostic imaging to learn about different procedures and help perform them. Lastly, I assisted in running the executive offices and completed special projects including updating the phone system directory with correct names and extensions.
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Volunteer
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
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Management of Innovation and Product Development Track
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Carnegie Mellon University
www.cmu.edu
AA
Master of Business Administration
https://www.cmu.edu/hub/registrar/graduation/diplomas/electronic/validation
Accelerate Leadership Center at the Tepper School of Business
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Leadership Development Certification
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Carnegie Mellon University
www.cmu.edu
AA
Bachelor of Humanities and Arts
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Amazon Web Services
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AWS00471479
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
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Texas Department of State Health Services
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731407
TX EMT
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Pennsylvania Department of Health
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195567
PA EMT
https://ems.health.state.pa.us/Registry/Registry/ActivePractitioners.aspx
NREMT
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E3100723
NREMT
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelbaran
Dallas, TX
Michelle Baran
Associate at Two Roads Consulting
https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-carter-32581181
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Craig Carter
Associate at Two Roads Consulting
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremydunford
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Jeremy Dunford
Partner at Two Roads Consulting
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandhyakkambhampati
Dallas, TX
Sandhya Kambhampati
Strategy and Operations Consulting
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-boyer-034b9228
Frisco, TX
Blake Boyer
Associate at Two Roads Consulting
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandhyakambhampati
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Sandhya Kambhampati
Data & Graphics Reporter at Los Angeles Times
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-rogers-79656475
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Gary Rogers
Dealer Experience Field Manager at Toyota Motor S
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karan-sharma-1a682027
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Karan Sharma
Marketing Analytics Manager & Chief Product Owner at Toyota North America
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/aws-mahdi-23ab08172
Canada
Aws Mahdi
Foreign Currencies Exchange at Amana International
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/zahra-faizan-77724790
Brampton, ON
Zahra Faizan
Student at Ryerson University
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jumana-bahrainwala
Canada
Jumana B.
Senior Software Engineer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yablonassaf
Cambridge, MA
Assaf Yablon
Microsoft | Harvard | MIT | Penn Engineering
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajiteshnandan
San Francisco Bay Area
Ajitesh Abhishek
Product Manager at Google
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-linzie
Greater St. Louis
Andrew Linzie
Product Owner | Product Manager | Calm & Collected Leader | HumbleHustler
https://www.linkedin.com/in/footealexandra
Bellevue, WA
Alexandra Foote
Product @ Google | Harvard Business School 2+2
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kapil-goyal
Los Angeles, CA
Kapil Goyal
Product Manager II - Edge Compute at Yahoo | AWS-certified Solutions Architect | UC Irvine MBA | Beta Gamma Sigma | Dean's Leadership Circle
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        Aamer's ability to solve both technically and logistically complex problems has impressed me. Given a complex problem, he will analyze the situation and develop potential solutions. Further, he will identify and include missing data that would support those solutions in his recommendations. The "impressive" part is how quickly, creatively, and consistently he does this. Aamer has earned a reputation as the person you want fixing your problem.  Rodney Lisembee
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Aamer is detail oriented and a professional. He is both skilled and a fast learner. He is capable and ready to work on and complete independent projects with very little supervision.
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