Adenor Aragão, MBA, PMP, SSGB, CSM
Project Manager, Corporate Risk Manager at Discover Financial Services
Senior PM with IT background and vast business experience specialized in managing corporations IT/Business projects.
Six Sigma and Agile PM well versed in leading cross-functional teams that achieve performance excellence in creating innovative, global and enterprise-wide technology. I have acquired a broad set of experiences leading and managing projects for IT or business strategic purposes. This experience spans across different aspects of business and portfolio management:

•	Elaborating strategic roadmaps for IT and business units
•	Defining change management approaches related to business and IT processes 
•	Managing successfully complex projects through the PLC and SDLC 
•	Understanding global cultural differences in onshore & offshore resources
•	Designing and implementing new and efficient business processes
•	Providing presentations and SME guidance to senior level executives
•	Providing team leadership, coaching and mentoring to global resources

With my enthusiastic, respectful and approachable personality, I feel comfortable working as a team member or leading teams even in challenging fast-paced environments.
Discover Financial Services
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Project Manager, Corporate Risk Manager
DeVry University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/devry-university
Defined and implemented the PMO methodology and best practices for all departments of the University. In addition to managing key projects and portfolios, I was responsible for a team of 3 to 5 project managers, guiding them through the process of defining the PMO methodology (processes and tools) that best fits the organizational culture. Also, I helped to define the metrics to measure individual and overall department performance while mentoring new or less experienced PMs to reduce their learning curve and bring them up to the speed regarding the organizational culture and PMO methodology. 

As Sr. PM, I am responsible for continuous improvement of the PMO methodology, educate users and leaders regarding what to expect from the PMs, guarantee methodology adherence via periodical reviews and trainings, define change management approach and assure leadership is accurately informed about project progress and statuses. Currently, I am managing a portfolio of four key projects with high visibility to senior management delivering business improvements in the areas of Business Development (B2B), CRM, Marketing, Academic Quality, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs. 

As major accomplishments, I managed a project that provided ~$11.5M in savings within a 3-year period. Also, I was responsible for a portfolio/program to roll out 34 construction projects of specialized “Classroom of the Future” across US and Canada, and two business operation integration projects with our sister universities in Brazil.
Downers Grove, IL
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Senior Project Manager
iFactory Solutions
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifactory-solutions
As Project Manager was responsible for delivering several projects in Brazil and US. Managing and delivering corporate websites utilizing web 2.0 technology to leverage the companies’ customers experience on the web.  The iFactory team was specialized in implementing internet solutions using technologies such as Content Management, Portal, Collaboration (CRM and Project Management), Case Management and Social Network based on J2EE platform and Web 2.0 components.  

As Operations Manager led a team of 40 IT technicians (developers, technical support, PMs, solution architects) in Brazil using Agile as the main development methodology. Responsible for activities such as: interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, motivating, solving conflicts, scheduling and overall operations. In the US, promoted to Regional Manager, and was responsible for the overall operations of the first US office and led a team of ten top consultants to deliver projects for companies such as Motorola, AMEX, University of Michigan, HECO, Navistar, CNA, Vignette and Stelter Co. My primary duties were to develop new business in the US market, coordinate the team schedule, project deliverables, and allocation. Customer-facing activities included: negotiating rates and vetting quotes for customers, procurement, billing process, accounting and financing activities related to the office. 

➢	Technical Environment:
Vignette (VCM, VAP, Collaboration), Java (J2EE), JSP, HTML, XML, Tomcat, Websphere, VMware, Eclipse, Workflow, QuickBooks, MS Project, MS Office and Visio.
Schaumburg, IL
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Operations and Project Manager
BEC Bank
Analyzed and implemented changes to the enterprise ERP systems related to business policies and industry regulations required by either the bank associations or federal government. After defining the requirements, submitted proposal to the department's steering committee, negotiated changes and approval and implemented the approved changes. Managed entire cycle of development for these changes. Coordinated team of 10+ members including developers, technical support, business (bankers) and financial analysts.
Fortaleza, CE - Brazil
Senior Consultant - System Analyst
CGI
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As Consultant for Rochester Gas and Electric (NY) worked as Systems Analyst/Programmer developing and implement system enhancements for the company’s CRM. Developed a tool to migrate data from production to test environment to enhance the quality of the code promoted to production saving ˜$500K in FTE hours yearly for the company. Worked extensively on an ERP/CRM called CIS+ to improve billing, consumption estimator, credit & collections, and financial subsystems to attain operational excellence. 
Team Leader 

As Consultant for American Community (FL), led a twelve-person team to analyze 6000 NATURAL modules for Y2K compliance. The goal was to identify and change any code related with Y2K.
Rochester, New York Area
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Application System Consultant and Programmer
Telemar - Teleceara
https://www.linkedin.com/company/oioficial
Designed conceptual and logical attributes of database and tables. Implemented hardware and tuning of Software AG products. Guaranteed 24x7 availability by analyzing performance of backup system. Audited data accuracy and integrity in order to provide checkpoint data reports for billing, AR and AP.
Planned and implemented full-cycle contingency plan for disaster recovery of corporate database (fully functional within 15 minutes).
Fortaleza Area, Brazil
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DBA, System Analyst
SEPROCE
As DBA team member was responsible for determining the conceptual and logical attributes of the database and its tables as well as physical implementation of the database by configuring the network and operating system to guarantee the database connectivity, availability and integrity, internally and externally. As System Analyst/Programmer team member developed several mainframe applications related to HR and Payroll. Also, was responsible for implementing, installing and supporting the local network infrastructure for several State sites.
Fortaleza Area, Brazil
DBA, System Analyst and Programmer
Executive MBA
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Business Administration
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Coppead UFRJ
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Bachelor’s Degree
B.S. Technical Management Program
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DeVry University
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BS
Mathematics
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Universidade Estadual do Ceará
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PMI
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Children
Feed My Starving Children
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Food packaging
StraightLine PS
Six Sigma Green Belt
Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Master
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PMP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyavaranasi
Falls Church, VA
Priya Tenepalli
Master Software Engineer at Capital One
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raopathangi
United States
Rao Pathangi
Senior Systems Architect: PaaS, Cloud Native, and Continuous Delivery at Discover Financial Services
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-suchowski
Milwaukee, WI
Nicole Suchowski
IT Manager - Agile Coach - Release Train Engineer - Product Manager - Agile Program Manager
https://www.linkedin.com/in/asmita-khude-1691bb122
Hoffman Estates, IL
Asmita Khude
Lead Data Engineer | CSPO | Ab Initio Suite | Metadata Management | Governance | Data Quality
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kapil-dikshit
Chicago, IL
Kapil Dikshit
Senior Technology Leader | Financial Services |  Tech Strategy |  Application Development | Operations | Program Management | Digital Transformation
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimgray1
Greater Chicago Area
Kim Gray
Lead Recruiter at Discover Financial Services
https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-jindal-75832240
Ashburn, VA
Priya Jindal
Technical Recruiter, Project Coordinator, RPO Manager, Recruiting Manager, Engagement Manager, Operations, Product Management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-calusinski-0292307
Geneva, IL
Edward Calusinski
Vice President Enterprise Architecture and Technology Strategy at Discover Financial Services
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhil-jalgaonkar
Buffalo Grove, IL
Nikhil Jalgaonkar
Strategy and Transformation| Management Consultant| Kellogg MBA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-claudia-leitao-2589962b
United States
Maria Claudia Leitao
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Fortaleza, CE
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contador
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Fortaleza, CE
Maria Nesita de Carvalho
Coach na Fortprime Servicos E Solucoes Imobiliarias
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Brazil
André Strojenski
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Fortaleza, CE
Fernando Bezerra
Arquiteto
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Brazil
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Caucaia, CE
Vendas Caucaia Fortprime
Corretor imobiliário na Fortprime Servicos E Solucoes Imobiliarias
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Fortaleza, CE
Paulo Cauby
Advogado na Themis Advogados Associados
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Fortaleza, CE
Sandra Matsunobu
Representante de vendas na Eliane Revestimentos
George Wang PMP
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Adenor is an excellent project management professional as he was my PM during the time I was at DeVry responsible for the 21st Century Classroom of the Future project. He has excellent relationship building skills and is committed to excellence in project delivery. He is also able to manage stakeholder expectations and keeps them informed and well-communicated. I strongly recommend Adenor -- you will be fortunate to have him on your team! George Wang PMP
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Adenor is a fine project manager who helped turn around a new technology project where I am the business side owner/sponsor. In a short period of time, he was able to gather existing information and created a detailed requirements and communications document that helped bring the project back on track. He has solid people and follow-up skills and is an asset for any company!
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