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I am an experienced project manager with a broad background spanning application, infrastructure, financial, credit, retail, transportation, and merger/divestiture initiatives. I lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the SDLC using Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum, from concept through implementation and handoff to maintenance. I excel at aligning technical delivery with business goals, managing vendors, risk, and communications to C-level stakeholders. I hold a Six Sigma Green Belt from GE, PMBOK-focused training from DePaul University, and have mentored up to 10 direct reports. I enjoy partnering with clients to uncover solutions beyond the obvious and am comfortable operating in ambiguity, adapting paths as needed. I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to consulting, always seeking overlooked opportunities for complex, impactful outcomes.…I am an experienced project manager with a broad background spanning application, infrastructure, financial, credit, retail, transportation, and merger/divestiture initiatives. I lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the SDLC using Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum, from concept through implementation and handoff to maintenance. I excel at aligning technical delivery with business goals, managing vendors, risk, and communications to C-level stakeholders. I hold a Six Sigma Green Belt from GE, PMBOK-focused training from DePaul University, and have mentored up to 10 direct reports. I enjoy partnering with clients to uncover solutions beyond the obvious and am comfortable operating in ambiguity, adapting paths as needed. I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to consulting, always seeking overlooked opportunities for complex, impactful outcomes.

John F. Banas

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I am an experienced project manager with a broad background spanning application, infrastructure, financial, credit, retail, transportation, and merger/divestiture initiatives. I lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the SDLC using Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum, from concept through implementation and handoff to maintenance. I excel at aligning technical delivery with business goals, managing vendors, risk, and communications to C-level stakeholders. I hold a Six Sigma Green Belt from GE, PMBOK-focused training from DePaul University, and have mentored up to 10 direct reports. I enjoy partnering with clients to uncover solutions beyond the obvious and am comfortable operating in ambiguity, adapting paths as needed. I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to consulting, always seeking overlooked opportunities for complex, impactful outcomes.…I am an experienced project manager with a broad background spanning application, infrastructure, financial, credit, retail, transportation, and merger/divestiture initiatives. I lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the SDLC using Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum, from concept through implementation and handoff to maintenance. I excel at aligning technical delivery with business goals, managing vendors, risk, and communications to C-level stakeholders. I hold a Six Sigma Green Belt from GE, PMBOK-focused training from DePaul University, and have mentored up to 10 direct reports. I enjoy partnering with clients to uncover solutions beyond the obvious and am comfortable operating in ambiguity, adapting paths as needed. I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to consulting, always seeking overlooked opportunities for complex, impactful outcomes.

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I am an experienced project manager with a broad background spanning application, infrastructure, financial, credit, retail, transportation, and merger/divestiture initiatives. I lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the SDLC using Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum, from concept through implementation and handoff to maintenance. I excel at aligning technical delivery with business goals, managing vendors, risk, and communications to C-level stakeholders.

I hold a Six Sigma Green Belt from GE, PMBOK-focused training from DePaul University, and have mentored up to 10 direct reports. I enjoy partnering with clients to uncover solutions beyond the obvious and am comfortable operating in ambiguity, adapting paths as needed. I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to consulting, always seeking overlooked opportunities for complex, impactful outcomes.

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Contract Project Manager at Anchor Point Technology Resources Inc.

December 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Led the Client Tower Network Infrastructure remediation for the CMMC program, ensuring proper handling of CUI data across international networks. Responsibilities included status reporting, vendor and change management (with 3rd-party IT vendors), finance monitoring, and scope/schedule accountability. Project underspent original estimates by 50% relative to 3rd-party SOW.

Contract Project Manager at Insight Global

April 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024

Managed two critical initiatives for FHLBC: a laptop refresh impacting 90% of FTEs and a non-IT compliance project addressing government audit gaps. Partnered with a consulting firm to establish risk assessment and mitigation, including Fair Lending policy changes, training, communications, and essential government reporting. Heavy vendor and change management with status reporting to C-level executives.

Contract Project Manager at KForce, Inc.

August 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024

Directed a Windows OS upgrade from 2012 to 2019 and a second EDW channel project for a major data hub. Served as PM and BA, validating data normally contained in CMDBs and re-establishing SOWs and vendor management for multiple projects.

Contract Project Manager at Randstad, Inc.

April 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023

Managed a $7M Financial Transformation program within CVS/Aetna, delivering Desktop and Data Center infrastructure projects, SharePoint, and related applications. Coordinated 35+ application and infrastructure projects, including HIPAA-related compliance, with a mix of on-budget and on-schedule results and mentoring five new PMO hires.

Contract Project Manager at Strive Technologies

October 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020

Oversaw concurrent technical projects (SD-WAN, Skype replacement to TEAMS, DHCP centralization, Aerohive migration). Managed a $570k EAC and Rescue projects such as VDI (Windows 7 to 10) and network/server refresh across 55 offices; projects were behind budget and schedule but recovered to green with disciplined follow-ups.

Contract Project Manager at Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc.

May 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019

Managed IT and business aspects of a KRONOS rollout and multiple security programs (Mimecast, Carbon Black, Infoblox, firewall replacements, patching, DC analysis). Led vendor PMOs and contributed to the EPMO advisory team during enterprise PMO evolution.

Contract Project Manager at Randstad, Inc.

July 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019

Directed a $700k application upgrade for FIPS 140-2 compliance to support VA contract bids. Managed multiple applications and infrastructure projects with resource negotiations and schedule alignment; contributed to Voyager Program initiatives (Medallia, Mattersight, Silverlink).

Contract Project Manager at Baxter, Inc. (Kelly Mitchell, Inc.)

July 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017

Managed up to 6 IT infrastructure projects concurrently, including a major decommissioning program for a divested subsidiary, Citrix XenApp version updates, Nutanix-based VDI, and global cyber-liability mitigation. Implemented performance improvements and cost-saving measures.

Contract Project Manager at J. P. Morgan Chase

January 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015

Managed a large Data Management/Data Warehouse release, including ETL changes, data migration/conversion, and IT Runbook administration during weekend deployments. Coordinated IT Audit for Commercial Card Data Warehouse and Back Office applications; drove on-time delivery through cross-functional collaboration.

Contract Project Manager at Apex Systems

June 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012

Managed a portfolio of 10 projects for Walgreens related to HR Hiring, web services, and learning/development; coordinated offshore/onshore vendors, risk mitigation, status reporting, and prototyping to refine requirements.

Application Project Manager, Senior Associate at Discover Financial Services

August 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012

Led ProtectBuy Fraud project and related Teradata data migration; managed multiple fraud-related releases across UK, USA, and Europe; coordinated cross-functional teams and stakeholders; maintained SharePoint-based documentation.

Application Project Manager, Program Manager (Contractor) at Navistar

November 1, 2009 - August 1, 2010

Coordinated efforts of four PMs across Infrastructure, SAP/ERP, Engineering, and HR/Kronos IT integrations from acquired vendor; involved data center and data migrations; applied PMI PMBOK tooling and IT governance.

Project Manager and Application Manager (Functional IT Manager Role) at United Airlines

February 1, 2006 - July 1, 2008

Directed a 10-person Corporate Finance application team; led Daylight Saving Time project spanning multiple IT areas; delivered 5 major projects over 2.5 years using PMI PMBOK. Built IT Process Asset Repository and Release Management processes; implemented CI improvements reducing rework and waste.

Application Manager at GE Capital Auto Financial Services

September 1, 1996 - April 1, 2001

Led an application team for a multi-platform Credit Application/Risk system; implemented enterprise Configuration Management; managed Y2K readiness; trained as Six Sigma Green Belt and contributed to best practices in outsourcing.