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STEVE KERR, PMP

PROFILE:

SEASONED INFORMATION TECHNOLGY DIRECTOR

Accomplished and accredited IT professional with exceptional leadership capabilities and strong technical knowledge. Has extensive experience with project management, application development and systems operations covering a wide variety of application platforms and infrastructures which is coupled with proven business expertise.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

General Management/Managerial Leadership

Proven leader with exceptional relationship management and respected interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with extensive practical training in this area
Proven abilities around strategic planning, budget and cost management
Track record of creating and delivering a visionary strategy through manageable objectives

Project Management

Highly developed project management skills, comfortable operating in both functional and matrix environments
Fully conversant with project methodologies based on Project Management Institute (PMI) standards
Past Chair of the Bank of Montreal Project Management Council (2001 - 2003)
Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) since August 1998

Information Technology

Extensive knowledge and practical understanding of application design, development and architecture for client server, mid-range and main frame technologies.
Strong understanding of application support, network and industry standard IT operational practices
Fully familiar with CMMI, ISO 9001 and ITIL models for IT related continuous process improvement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

ATB Financial, Information Technology - 2008 to current

DIRECTOR APPLICATION SERVICES

Provides leadership and guidance to information technology teams responsible for development and support of existing and new business applications and information management systems. Additionally lead a team of professionals supporting the day to day business of ATB with an enterprise focus.

BMO Financial Group, Technology and Solutions Toronto - 2000 to 2007

SENIOR MANAGER PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT

Accountable for quality delivery related to a suite of applications (i.e., a platform) by providing superior leadership, technical expertise and guidance to a team of IT professionals. End to end oversight of all development projects related to the platform from requirements to implementation and ultimately on-going support. Actively apply a strong understanding of standards like Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), International Organization for Standardization ( ISO), and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). This role’s overall strategic objective was to maintain the integrity and health, while increasing the value, of the Enterprise’s technology assets.

Achieved fiscal year budget targets within 5% each year since 2000, for all areas of functional accountability. Project budgets ranged from $100,000 to $10 million. Overall was accountable for financial management of approximately $25 million annual technology budget spends.
By championing the implementation of a SDLC based on the Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) and ISO 9001 Quality Standards I moved the groups results from an average of 35% on-time/on budget deliveries to 80% over 2 years. The team achieved CMMI maturity level 3 in June of 2007.
Accountable for successful implementation of more than 20 significant (>$3 million) development projects from 2000 to 2007
Effectively oversaw “account” relationship for between 5 and 15 business partners, the number varying based on shifting accountabilities between 2000 and 2007
Developed and oversaw a 3 year rolling development plan accounting for introduction of new technologies, application currency upgrades and regulatory/statutory impacts.
Institutionalized information security practices within Corporate Services group based on BMO enterprise standards

Bank of Montreal Electronic Banking Services Toronto – 1992 to 2000

SENIOR BUSINESS PROJECT MANAGER (1997 to 2000)

Led a team of 12 project managers and assumed specific accountability for all large projects. Overall accountability was for provision of professional project management services to all lines of Business within the Electronic Banking (MasterCard) Division.

Managed the successful implementation (100% on time, budget and scope) of more than 10 projects of one to three years in duration and $10 to $25 million budget
Provided extensive counseling and training on project processes and deliverables for 12 direct reports
Defined and implemented (results oriented) industry standard project management skills
Acknowledged as a key subject matter expert on commerce and the credit card/electronic banking business

LOGISTICS MANAGER, (POS) (1996 – 1997)

Managed Bank owned Point of Sale (POS) equipment portfolio. Created the structure and organization and implemented the POS equipment "Logistics Department" from the ground up.

Reduced the cycle time for POS equipment delivery from 3 weeks to 5 days resulting in year over year revenue increase from improved equipment utilization of 20%
Effectively managed an equipment and services budget in excess of $2 million meeting all financial targets in the year
Recognized for providing strong and effective leadership to a team of seven highly qualified professionals
Developed “predictive” modeling for demand on POS equipment to support “just in time” inventory management

MANAGER CHARGEBACK AND RETRIEVAL (1994 – 1996)

MANAGER OPERATIONS (Business Systems Management) (1992 – 1994)

Bank of Montreal Toronto/Vancouver – 1977 to 1992

SENIOR ANALYST (Corporate Policies and Procedures Dept) (1990 – 1992)

MANAGER OPERATIONS (BC Second Mortgage Branch ) (1989 – 1990)

BRANCH SUPPORT MANAGER (1985 – 1989)

Recipient Bank of Montreal “Presidents Award of Excellence” for team’s achievement of all performance targets

AUDITOR OPERATIONS (1982 – 1984)

ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, BRANCH BANKING (1977 – 1982)

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA - Bachelor of Science, (BSc)

YORK UNIVERSITY - Faculty of Administrative Studies, Logistics Management Certificate

BOSTON UNIVERSITY - Management Development Program, Project Management Certificate Program

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Completed Institute of Charted Bankers (ICB) “Bank Financial Management” course in Oct 2001

Volunteer board member and coach of Hillcrest Village soccer from 1991 to 2002
Maintained PMP certification renewing every three years by maintaining 60 “professional development units” each cycle

	STEVE KERR, PMP PROFILE: SEASONED INFORMATION TECHNOLGY DIRECTOR Admired - Goal Oriented – Resilient Accomplished and accredited IT professional with exceptional leadership capabilities and strong technical knowledge. Has extensive experience with project management, application development and systems operations covering a wide variety of application platforms and infrastructures which is coupled with proven business expertise. KEY QUALIFICATIONS: *General Management/Managerial Leadership* Proven leader with exceptional relationship management and respected interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with extensive practical training in this area Proven abilities around strategic planning, budget and cost management Track record of creating and delivering a visionary strategy through manageable objectives *Project Management* Highly developed project management skills, comfortable operating in both functional and matrix environments Fully conversant with project methodologies based on Project Management Institute (PMI) standards Past Chair of the Bank of Montreal Project Management Council (2001 - 2003) Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) since August 1998 *Information Technology* Extensive knowledge and practical understanding of application design, development and architecture for client server, mid-range and main frame technologies. Strong understanding of application support, network and industry standard IT operational practices Fully familiar with CMMI, ISO 9001 and ITIL models for IT related continuous process improvement. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: ATB Financial, Information Technology - 2008 to current DIRECTOR APPLICATION SERVICES Provides leadership and guidance to information technology teams responsible for development and support of existing and new business applications and information management systems. Additionally lead a team of professionals supporting the day to day business of ATB with an enterprise focus. BMO Financial Group, Technology and Solutions Toronto - 2000 to 2007 SENIOR MANAGER PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT Accountable for quality delivery related to a suite of applications (i.e., a platform) by providing superior leadership, technical expertise and guidance to a team of IT professionals. End to end oversight of all development projects related to the platform from requirements to implementation and ultimately on-going support. Actively apply a strong understanding of standards like Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), International Organization for Standardization ( ISO), and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). This role’s overall strategic objective was to maintain the integrity and health, while increasing the value, of the Enterprise’s technology assets. Achieved fiscal year budget targets within 5% each year since 2000, for all areas of functional accountability. Project budgets ranged from $100,000 to $10 million. Overall was accountable for financial management of approximately $25 million annual technology budget spends. By championing the implementation of a SDLC based on the Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) and ISO 9001 Quality Standards I moved the groups results from an average of 35% on-time/on budget deliveries to 80% over 2 years. The team achieved CMMI maturity level 3 in June of 2007. Accountable for successful implementation of more than 20 significant (>$3 million) development projects from 2000 to 2007 Effectively oversaw “account” relationship for between 5 and 15 business partners, the number varying based on shifting accountabilities between 2000 and 2007 Developed and oversaw a 3 year rolling development plan accounting for introduction of new technologies, application currency upgrades and regulatory/statutory impacts. Institutionalized information security practices within Corporate Services group based on BMO enterprise standards Bank of Montreal Electronic Banking Services Toronto – 1992 to 2000 SENIOR BUSINESS PROJECT MANAGER (1997 to 2000) Led a team of 12 project managers and assumed specific accountability for all large projects. Overall accountability was for provision of professional project management services to all lines of Business within the Electronic Banking (MasterCard) Division. Managed the successful implementation (100% on time, budget and scope) of more than 10 projects of one to three years in duration and $10 to $25 million budget Provided extensive counseling and training on project processes and deliverables for 12 direct reports Defined and implemented (results oriented) industry standard project management skills Acknowledged as a key subject matter expert on commerce and the credit card/electronic banking business LOGISTICS MANAGER, (POS) (1996 – 1997) Managed Bank owned Point of Sale (POS) equipment portfolio. Created the structure and organization and implemented the POS equipment "Logistics Department" from the ground up. Reduced the cycle time for POS equipment delivery from 3 weeks to 5 days resulting in year over year revenue increase from improved equipment utilization of 20% Effectively managed an equipment and services budget in excess of $2 million meeting all financial targets in the year Recognized for providing strong and effective leadership to a team of seven highly qualified professionals Developed “predictive” modeling for demand on POS equipment to support “just in time” inventory management MANAGER CHARGEBACK AND RETRIEVAL (1994 – 1996) MANAGER OPERATIONS (Business Systems Management) (1992 – 1994) Bank of Montreal Toronto/Vancouver – 1977 to 1992 SENIOR ANALYST (Corporate Policies and Procedures Dept) (1990 – 1992) MANAGER OPERATIONS (BC Second Mortgage Branch ) (1989 – 1990) BRANCH SUPPORT MANAGER (1985 – 1989) Recipient Bank of Montreal “Presidents Award of Excellence” for team’s achievement of all performance targets AUDITOR OPERATIONS (1982 – 1984) ADMINISTRATION MANAGER, BRANCH BANKING (1977 – 1982) EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA - Bachelor of Science, (BSc) YORK UNIVERSITY - Faculty of Administrative Studies, Logistics Management Certificate BOSTON UNIVERSITY - Management Development Program, Project Management Certificate Program PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Completed Institute of Charted Bankers (ICB) “Bank Financial Management” course in Oct 2001 Volunteer board member and coach of Hillcrest Village soccer from 1991 to 2002 Maintained PMP certification renewing every three years by maintaining 60 “professional development units” each cycle

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