Candidates About

Peter M. Grillo

Versatile technical project leader offering expertise in systems analysis, project management, and product value chain for diverse initiatives ranging from enterprise software implementations to large-scale process improvements within global entertainment industries. Recognized strengths in relationship development, active listening, digital composition, and business presentation. Demonstrated ability to lead continuous operations and deliver next-generation technology solutions by enhancing workplace productivity.

Business Process Improvement / Project Management & Operations / Website Designer / Strategic Technology Planning

Major Software Implementations & Logistics / Full .Net Stack Developer / Data Warehouse & Business Reporting

Applications:                  Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Project), SharePoint, Workday, Quip, Slack

Development:               Visual Studio (C#, VB, ASP.NET, MVC, WPF), TFS, SQL, JavaScript, JQuery, TML, CSS, AJAX

Business Intelligence: Qlik View, Qlik Sense, Palantir, Cognos, Alation

Portfolio:                         www.QIntegrator.com (Developed commercial desktop application and commerce website)

Project Management: PMI, Work Breakdown Structure, Agile, Strategic Planning, ROI, SDLC, and Forecasting

Senior Business Systems ANalyst, August 2017 to January 2018

FOX NETWORKS GROUP, Playa Vista, CA

Planned and directed the analysis of complex technical business problems with tested technology solutions.

Worked closely with the data management organization and business users to develop functional requirements, wireframes, storyboards and use cases for business intelligence dashboards and applications. 

·          Designed and delivered business intelligence applications for finance and pricing/planning departments.

·          Managed the data catalog using Alation capturing the business definitions and usage for the Fox Networks Group databases.

·          Worked with product owners to groom the product backlog in support of upcoming sprints.  Offered clarifications and escalation point for developer questions and supported testers in validating the design and expected results of testing.

·          Prepared and conducted end of sprint demos with the business users.

Senior Business Systems ANalyst, January 2011 to March 2017

WARNER BROS. WORLDWIDE TELEVISION, Burbank, CA

Planned and directed the analysis of complex technical business problems with tested technology solutions.

Acted as the primary resource to define and document “best practice” methodologies for improved business performance with projects related to Warner Bros. MIS Department implemented for enterprise-wide services.

·          Served as liaison between internal and external clients representing the WWTVD (Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution) teams, also acted as escalation point for any technology issues.

·          Partnered in project management of MIS related activities for project scope, requirement definitions, cost-benefit analysis, defining end user prerequisites, user stories, functional specifications and wire frames while aligning with business unit goals. 

·          Conducted and developed feasibility testing for evaluation of the application system implementation, coordinated efficient speed-to-use, monitored new installs, and trained end users.

·          Documented operations process, provided systems analysis, determined recommendations for system enhancements, therefore improved data delivery reporting and increased sales.

·          Monitored active MIS projects, communicated weekly status reports, and delivered key project updates to management, business users, and end users.

·          Coordinated with business users to determine needs of business systems, proposed effective solutions.

Senior project manager / Programmer ANALYST / Business Analyst, April 1993 to February 2010

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, Burbank, CA

Liaised and communicated with key stakeholders internally and externally with all departments                                                                 for technology projects, business leads, and development teams.

Reported to the IT Director, managed multiple strategic projects to completion while leading developers, database administrators, technology consultants and quality control staff to specific company project goals.

·          Implemented and deployed a $2M Cognos Business Intelligence reporting system and executive dashboard that monitored and reported $100M in sales (from iTunes, Xbox, Hulu, and Amazon) to the finance accounting departments; tool improved sales management reports and delivered accurate forecasting methods.  Created business reports using Cognos BI reporting tools. Developed test scripts to ensure data integrity.  Developed documentation and managed UAT.

·          Directed business relationships and strategy sessions for the $20M Global TV Distribution System project called “Zeus”; served as a liaison between 140 business users in the US & Canada and the 60-person development team. 

·          Led operational launches of Prospect, ProACT, and ProView web-portal based systems that were accessed enterprise-wide providing tools for process analysis, quality assurance testing, and SOX compliance for the production environment; rollout ensured business continuation.

·          Generated $500K in sales by establishing a Windowing and Opportunity Module that automated the windowing of products and created new sales opportunities.

·          Managed the $4M Prospect application database system that organized intellectual property (e.g. movie titles), rights management, and administration automation of a $2B Pay TV client; saved in labor costs and ensured error-free manipulation of dates.

Senior project manager / Programmer ANALYST / Business Analyst, April 1993 to February 2010

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, Burbank, CA

·          Gathered business requirements, initiated gap analysis, coordinated with the application development team, distributed tasks, created test plans, organized production installations, prepared test scripts, and participated in support for the system wide “Zeus” project.

·          Designed, translated, and coded test scripts for application projects and their subsequent releases; Demonstrated on-going system support and maintenance as per defined technical requirements.

·          Maintained knowledge of structured business analysis, gap analysis, and financial accounting systems.

·          Trained internal teams on client and project requirements, managed deadlines, collaborated with development managers, and integrated database/application roll outs. 

·          Enhanced communications with business/IT stakeholders and completed key assignment priorities.

The WALT DISNEY COMPANY - Additional experience as a Project Lead, Senior Programmer, and Senior Analyst (1993 to 2002).  Developed client/server applications using Powerbuilder, Sybase, and T-SQL.  Developed SQL queries, stored procedures and triggers.  Uses SQL Queries to generate reports and provide business intelligence.

PROMOTIONAL SERVICES INC, NORTH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, NORTH AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES – Additional experience as Information Technology Director and Senior Programmer Analyst in these small businesses.

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration – Finance (magna cum laude)

California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA