Byron W. Howell, PMP

Academic Degrees

Professional and Business History

2000- Present Senior Project Manager, Sun Professional Services, Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Responsible for managing technical projects utilizing Sun hardware and software as well as 3rd party products. Recent clients: UNC, FDC, EDS/7-11, HBO, MRAS, Cingular, IP, Hilton, TN Board of Regents, & Vanderbilt. Performed datacenter assessments across the Eastern U.S. to evaluate people, process & technology issues that put availability at risk.

1997-2000 Technical/Project Manager, Sun Professional Services, Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Implemented technical projects and provided technical advice to Sun customers and prospective customers. Provided leadership on projects utilizing cross-functional teams to solve business problems in technical environments.

1995-1997 IT Manager, Visual Numerics, Inc.

Duties included overseeing employees responsible for business-critical Unix and Windows NT network environment and database support in multiple geographic locations. Stayed under budget while improving reliability and performance of systems.

1995-1995 Program Manager, Visual Numerics, Inc.

Responsible for business development of products. This included cross-functional coordination of project tasks, executive program reviews, and product launches.

1993-1995 Operations Manager, Visual Numerics, Inc.

Established magnetic media production and pick/pack/ship operations on an aggressive schedule while dramatically improving the quality of product shipments. Effectively managed print shop, facilities and communications functions in multiple locations.

1993-1993 Technical Support Manager, Visual Numerics, Inc. (Formerly IMSL, Inc.)

Provided quality training and technical support for prospects and customers. Increased productivity by promoting cross training, improving resources, and developing a mechanism for extracting and sharing on-line product information.

1986-1992 Software Development Manager, IMSL, Inc.

Successfully managed technical team responsible for developing, testing, documenting, and supporting IMSL numeric and visualization software. Conducted effective technical sessions at international user group meetings. Chaired special task force on decision making; developed and delivered an award-winning presentation.

1981-1986 Software Developer, IMSL, Inc.

Developed, tested, documented, and supported IMSL business and scientific s/w. Wrote technical articles; conducted seminars. Trained Australian, Dutch, & Japanese distributors.

1978-1981 Product Engineer, Ford Motor Company

Performed FEA on structural vehicle components. Wrote conversion utilities and post-processor software tools, saving the department both time and money. Also trained with graphics programming, drafting, product planning and other functional groups.

1975-1976 Certified Teacher, Cabot Public Schools

Taught Math and Science.

Professional Memberships, Certifications & Honors

• Project Manager of the Year for Mid-Atlantic Area in FY2005

• PRINCE2 Practitioner Project Management Certification

• PMI PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification

• Member of PMI (Project Management Institute) & local Memphis chapter

• State of Tennessee Community Leadership Award

• Inducted into Sigma Beta Delta (MBA Honors)

• Awarded research assistantship (MS)

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude (BA)

• Certified to teach Math & Biology (BA)

• Tested out of Freshman year (BA)

Other Education

• Recent Ph.D. Classes: Ethics in Business, Managing Technology, Project Management, Emerging Technologies, Process & Impact of Technology, MIS, Applied Statistics, Information Research Strategies, Phenomenological Qualitative Research

• Other Management Classes: Prince2 Preparation, Sun Sigma for Leaders, Managing Conflict, Managing Projects at Sun, SunReady Availability Assessment, Risk Management, Technical Leadership Training, Consultancy Skills Workshop

• Technical Classes: Windows NT, TCP/IP, Networking Fundamentals, Sun Baseline Technical Training, Sun Systems Administration, Sun Enterprise Cluster Administration, Sun E10000 Administration, Storage Area Network Fundamentals, Veritas NetBackup, Veritas Volume Manager

Other Leadership Experience

• Teach an occasional course for Harding University's on-line MBA program

• Serving on Sun Employee Development & Transformation Task Force

• Active mentor for Sun Project Managers

• Presenter: “Ethical PMs & Modern-Day Knights” at Immersion Week & PMI Meeting

• Served as Lead Project Manager for Sun Southern Area

• Served as Lead Project Manager for Sun Mid-Atlantic Area

• Served on Sun Mid-Atlantic Virtual Project Management Team

• Served on Sun Mid-Atlantic Quality Assurance Team

• School Board President for Sharpstown Christian School, Houston, TX (5 years)

• Active in church leadership (25+ years)