CV -Cheryl_2016-05-10

CURRICULUM VITAE
Cheryl Strang
083 601 8294
Cherylstrang13@gmail.com
57 Victoria Street
Riverside Park
Fourways
Johannesburg
Gauteng
Cheryl Strang - Confidential - Page 1

SUMMARY
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Cheryl is a Senior Project manager and has a total of 25 years’ experience. She has extensive
expertise in a number of industries and strong project management principles. She has managed
many successful projects from initial development to installation and final signoff for customers
(the full SDLC), including stock control of equipment, staging and deployment of systems and
equipment. She has project managed projects using both PRINCE 2 and PMBOK. Cheryl was also
involved on a project where Back Office and POS terminals were installed throughout South Africa
for 330 Total S.A. sites. She is strong at resource management across many projects which she can
manage concurrently, whilst continuing to encourage resources with their development and
career path.
Cheryl has also been involved with the development and launching of software packages (R&D),
including the scanning, indexing and archiving of documents for GijimaAST. This was launched into
the market in May 2004, and led to the company gaining many customers.
She is strong at managing change control, resources, financials, as well as meeting project
timeframes and expectations.
Cheryl also has experience in the banking industry in Credit Risk, where she implementing projects
in different countries in Africa. She was also responsible for managing resources in Africa and India
(off-shore). Cheryl was also involved in the banking call centre software upgrade in for Standard
Bank South Africa.
ECM / WORKFLOW SPECIALIST
Specialist in Context / Workflow, projects included:
• DCEC – Botswana
• CNA Insurance – Manchester
• MIBFA
• Sage Life
• Clientele Life
• Road Accident Fund
TESTING MANAGEMENT
She has a vast knowledge of the project development cycle, adhering to the testing life cycles and
producing adequate reports after each cycle of testing. Strong at managing resources regarding
their career development with continued feedback regarding their work ethics and performance.
Risks raised and escalated when testing and bug fixing exceeds time allocated. She constantly
continues to enhance and improve methodologies and documentation as required to lessen risk of
development testing. She has the ability to manage many testing teams concurrently producing
updated feedback / documentation regarding each test cycle.
Although she has no project manager qualifications, she has managed large projects for over 10
years according to the PMBOK standards, helping to identify and introduce additional
documentation as required. E.g. RFI, Risk, MRI registers.
Currently working with PRINCE2 Project Methodology at Standard Bank

PROJECTS – METHODOLOGY PMBOK
PROJECT COMPANY NAME VALUE NO OF RESOURCES
Various Standard Bank – Credit Risk R50M 10-15
Total roll-out Total S A R 150M 25
Workflow DCEC - Botswana R3M 6
Workflow CNA - Manchester R5M 6
R&D –Oculus Gijima R2M 5
OpenSource Gijima R2M 11
Road Accident Fund GijimaAST R10M 10
REFERENCES
NAME COMPANY TITLE CONTACT
Mietsie Basson Gijima Business Unit Delivery Manager 083 442 1284
Bryan Scott Standard Bank BIO 083 274 1807
Jan Buys Gijima PMO Manager 084 552 8501
Sytze Visser Datacentrix Business Unit Manager –ECM Solutions 083 459 2816
Willem Du Toit Impart Technologies Owner 083 279 1913
Johan DU Preez ABSA Business Process Engineer 082 466 6922
INDUSTRIES
INDUSTRY COMPANY POSITION
Petroleum- Retail Total S.A. Project manager
Retail Soviet Jeans, Opti Plan, Olivers House, Body Quest Project Manager
Cellular MTN Project manager
Banking Nedcor BSP, Nedcor Securities, ABSA(Volkskas),
ABSA Group IT, Standard Bank- Credit Risk,
Standard Bank – Data Warehouse
Project manager
Insurance CNA – Manchester, Sage Life, Clientele Life Project Manager
Medical SAIMR, Rand Mutual Hospital Technical Support
Government SITA, Land Affairs, Spoornet, Portnet, SAA, PX,
Liquor Board, Dept of Statistics, Public Works,
SARS, Community Development, Road Accident
Fund, DCEC- Botswana
Project Manager
Government DACST Workflow Specialist,
Business Analyst
Other MIBFA, MIFA, TDS, AVIS, Workflow Specialist,
Business Analyst
Airlines SAA Voyager, Passenger Services, Freight Workflow Specialist,
Business Analyst
R&D Oculus – DMS – Gijima Project Manager

CAREER DETAILS
COMPANY Standard Bank – Idea Junction
DURATION JULY 2015 – Current
POSITION HELD Senior Project Manager – Solutions Integration
REASON FOR LEAVING Current
Responsibilities:
Nigeria – ODS V3 upgrade
− Manage creation of all environments – SIT, UAT, production, Disaster Recovery and fail
over
− Managing of Infosys resources during development
− Ensure that all Cognos reports are developed according to Nigeria specifications
− Commence SIT and UAT as per Core Programme timelines
− Produce the peripheral files for testing
− Ensure all development, testing and implementation is in line with the timelines set by
Africa core banking
− Ensure all file transfer mechanism is in place for all peripherals – both inbounds and
outbounds
− Manage simulations in Nigeria as per Finacle plan
− Produce implementation plan in line with Core plan
− Identifying and managing issues and risks
− Managing additional scope and raising Change Requests
− Weekly team meetings (conference calls) and minutes
− Weekly progress reports for Core Banking Programme
− Managing and Liaising with project executives
− Assist in-country with UAT and secure sign off
− Managing issues raised once project implemented
− Managing of other ODS ad-hoc changes and projects as identified
− Develop the new requirements for the CRB (on ODS) as mandate issued by the bank of
Nigeria
Projects Managed and Accomplished
− Nigeria Finacle V3 upgrade on the ODS (Data Storage) in line with Finacle Core banking
System
− Development and implementation of the new Bank of Nigeria requirements – CBN
− CACS roll-out for Tanzania, Ghana and Namibia
− Uganda and Tanzania regulatory changes - implemented

CAREER DETAILS
COMPANY Standard Bank – Idea Junction
DURATION OCTOBER 2011 – JUNE 2015
POSITION HELD Senior Project Manager
REASON FOR LEAVING Contract not renewed
Responsibilities:
− Implementing the Credit Regulatory Bureau (CRB) requirements alongside the Finacle core
banking implementation in Africa
− Implementing the Customer Assisted Collections System (CACS) requirements alongside
the Finacle core banking implementation in Africa
− Managing of Infosys resources off-shore during development
− Managing testing of WIPRO resources off shore during SIT
− Managing Data/Business Analysts to ensure CRB requirements are fully met
− Managing the development/functional teams to ensure that all requirements for CACS are
fully compliant
− Identifying and managing issues and risks
− Managing additional scope and raising Change Requests
− Weekly team meetings (conference calls) and minutes
− Weekly progress reports for Core Banking Programme
− Monthly Board meeting progress reports
− Managing and Liaising with project executives
− Managing of project schedules on EPM2010/PMT
− Balancing of all costs with SAP reports monthly
− Ensure sign off of each implementation per country
− Assist in-country with UAT and secure sign off
− Managing issues raised once project implemented
− Liaise with ODS team to ensure all data required is received daily
− Ensure all file transfer mechanism is in place for all data extracts to each of the CRBs
− Ensure that CACS integration is configured for each African country
− Assist junior and intermediate project managers with issues and finances
− Ensure all development, testing and implementation is in line with the timelines set by
Africa core banking
− Upgrade of Standard Bank call centre – UIP and ALM software and hardware procurement
− De-commissioning of the AO Interim Server used for Credit
− Implementation of the CRB in Africa:
o Uganda
o Namibia
o Botswana
o Ghana
o Tanzania
− Implementation of CACS in Africa:
o Ghana
o Nigeria
o Uganda CritSit – Agile methodology

CAREER DETAILS
COMPANY ABSA - Tsohle Consulting
DURATION JUNE 2011 – SEPT 2011
POSITION HELD Process Manager
REASON FOR LEAVING Contract ended
Responsibilities:
− Project manage sign offs of all privileged user processes owners to comply with Barclays’
CIGLS policies
− Mapping and auditing of privilege user access
− Validate all mapped processes with system owners in accordance with Barclay’s policy.
− Planning meetings with process owners
− Identifying issues and risks
− Weekly progress reports to Information Security Head
− Maintain tracking and sign off schedule for invoicing purposes
− Ensure changes requested are in line with Security Services
− Compile and finalise all closure packs for the different systems and platforms according to
Barclays standards
− Ensure signoff of all processes implemented for invoicing purposes
− Participate in user workshops to identify automated system processes for implementation

CAREER DETAILS
COMPANY GijimaAST
DURATION SEPT 2006 – NOV 2010
POSITION HELD Project Manager
REASON FOR LEAVING Financial constraints
Responsibilities:
− Managed technical resources and time allocation
− Managed staging of equipment for deployment on sites
− Created staging schedule for equipment to be staged per site – both the Back Office and
Point of Sale
− Managed shipping of equipment
− Managed travelling arrangements and accommodation
− Managed stock control in warehouse
− Deployed resources to site for implementation
− Created resource schedule for deployment to all sites – both Back Office and Point of Sale
− Created roll-out plan and allocated resources
− Arranged resources for on-site support and controlled issued stock
− Managed the Budgets for both staging and deployment activities
− Ensured all sign-off documents were received in time for invoicing purposes.
− Created the invoicing schedule with acceptance for Finance to invoice
− Client Liaison regarding all changes and plans
− Managed Asset Register for all stock deployed to site
− Methodology documentation as per PMBOK
− Identifying critical operational issues: defining, documenting, implementing, executing and
reporting results of system tests and evaluation
− Managed budgets for both the staging centre and deployment
− Joint Application Development Sessions
− Consulted with users to identify detailed business requirements and building a close
relationship with users
− Manage Risks and Issues and Scope of Project – identifying out-of-scope activities and
raising Change Requests.
− Managed development of product
− Launch of product
− Testing of systems and all development modules
− System design and programming
− System implementation
− Managed development team to meet deadlines as indicated in project plan
− Developed detailed project plan
− Created reports to indicate readiness status
− Coached resources to updated and correct problems for external audit
− Managed 3rd
parties involved in projects

− Upgrading of the Oculus software package
− Total ISIS Project
− R&D Oculus – scanning and indexing product
− SITA – EMPO external audit readiness
− Europcar – DMS - Oculus upgrade.
COMPANY Magix Integration
DURATION SEPT 2004 – SEPT 2006
POSITION HELD Operations Manager
REASON FOR LEAVING Job offer by GijimaAST for a contracting position
Responsibilities
− Manage technical resources and time allocation
− Manage consultants working on customer site
− Manage POC on clients site
− Manage external projects using Magic – (Rapid Application Development) and iBOLT –
(integration tool)
− Support sales personal providing all documentation required for the products
− Compile and issue all quotations and proposals for products and/or projects
− Complete RFI/RFP
− Oversee the running of the Help Desk
− Design product brochures
− Organise events
− Manage day-to-day tasks within the company Consult with users to identify detailed
business requirements and building a close relationship with users
− Managed the testing of all developed software
− Managed user testing
− Oliver’s House
− Opti Plan
− Department of Land Affairs
− Body Quest
− Soviet Jeans

COMPANY AST Group
DURATION FEB 1997 – SEPT 2004
POSITION HELD EDMS Product Specialist, Project Manager
REASON FOR LEAVING Job offer from Magix Integration
Responsibilities
− Strong ability to conduct a needs analysis to define opportunities for new or improved
applications
− Consult with users to identify detailed business requirements and building a close
relationship with users
− Defining detailed system scope and objectives
− Knowledge of principles, methods and tools of quality assurance
− Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for optimizing, integrating and installing
information system components
− Knowledge of principles, methods and tools for analyzing development and characteristics
of IT systems
− Identifying critical operational issues: defining, documenting, implementing, executing and
reporting results of system tests and evaluation
− Knowledge of process control applications and procedures including design, development
and maintenance of associated software
− Analysis and design for MIBFA Pension Refunds Department and ABSA Credit Card Division
− Project Management at MTN
− Client liaison
− User training
− User testing
− Testing of systems – developed modules
− System design and programming
− System implementation
− After system support
− Methodology documentation
− Account Management for major accounts, e.g. Spoornet, Portnet, SA Revenue Services
− Started a data capturing division
− BPR NEDcor Securities
− Setting up demonstrations for Teleforms
− Document Management System (PC Docs) : implementation and training
− SQL Server version 6.5/7.0
− PME Complete Workflow: implementation, design and training
− Kofax Assent: imaging and scanning, problem solving re software packages developed and
implemented
− R&D of Oculus – scanning indexing and archiving software package.
− Launched onto the market gaining many customers

− ABSA Credit Card Division
− Metal Industries Benefit Fund Administrators (MIBFA)
− MTN DMS and Workflow
− Sage Life Workflow
− Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology – DMS and Workflow
− Clientele Life – Teleforms, DMS and Workflow
− TDS – Kofax scanning, indexing and workflow
− CNA Europe in Manchester – Workflow and DMS
− DCEC- Directorate of Corruption and Economic Crime – Workflow and DMS
− Road Accident Fund in conjunction with African Legend Technologies – Workflow and DMS
− SAA Voyager – System DMS and Workflow
− Re-development of Oculus software – launching of product, deployment to clients -
scanning and indexing
COMPANY Prologic
DURATION JAN 1994 – FEB 1997
POSITION HELD Data Capture Bureau Supervisor
REASON FOR LEAVING Merged with Ironbridge to become Abraxas
Responsibilities
− Started data capture bureau
− Issued quotes for capturing
− Managed workload – project on a daily basis
− Effective resource allocations
− Ongoing technical support for Spoornet and SAA
− Day to day running of bureau
− Responsible for Hiring and dismissing staff with management approval
− Real time training/coaching given to capturers for new projects
− Training of new staff employed for data capture
− Reporting of capturers leave (sick/leave/special needs)
− Conducting interviews when required
− Responsible for the HR / files / contracts of staff
− Conduct regular stats meetings with capturers
− Daily shift reports
− Daily/Weekly status reports
− Daily capturer stats produced
− Spot checks on quality of work of capturers.
− Discussed incentives for data output with capturers
− Discussing Capturers regarding new projects
− Responsible for project deadlines
− Monthly invoicing to client for work captured

− Controlling the delivery and collection of work to be captured / captured
− Programming any additional requirements – Reports, capture programs, etc
COMPANY CMC Computers
DURATION AUG 1984 – JAN 1994
POSITION HELD Senior Technical Support/ Project Management
READON FOR LEAVING Company employees moved to HP. Job offer from Prologic.
Job Description and Responsibilities
− Implementation of all SATS, PX, Portnet, SAA, Nedbank BSP and South African Revenue
Services Data Capturing systems throughout the country
− Implementation of the Liquor Board, Public Works, Community Development and
Department of Statistics
− Training of users
− Designing of systems
− Writing of systems
− Testing of systems
− Setting up of SNA3 to Mainframes
− Ongoing support of the software
− Involved with sales and demonstrations
− Full documentation of systems
− Joint Application Development sessions
− Support for Pick Operating systems – SAIMR and Rand Mutual Hospitals;
− SATS
− PX
− Portnet
− South African Airways
− Nedbank BSP
− South African Revenue Services
− Liquor Board
− Public Works
− Community Development
− Department of Statistics
− SAIMR
− Rand Mutual Hospital

COMPANY Key Data / Omni Quant
DURATION JUL 1979 – AUG 1984
POSITION HELD Data Capture Bureau Supervisor
REASON FOR LEAVING Job offer from CMC Computers
Responsibilities
− Issued quotes for capturing
− Day to day running of bureau
− Responsible for hiring and dismissing staff with management approval
− Reporting of capturers leave (sick/leave/special needs)
− Conducting interviews when required
− Responsible for the HR / files / contracts of staff
− Daily shift reports
− Discussed incentives for data output with capturers
− Monthly invoicing to client for work captured
− Controlling the delivery and collection of work to be captured / captured
− Programming any additional requirements – Reports, capture programs, etc

COMPANY Federated Insurance
DURATION MAY 1973 – JUN 1979
POSITION HELD Data Capture Supervisor
REASON FOR LEAVING Key Data / Omni Quant
Responsibilities
− Day to day running of data capture
− Reporting of capturers leave (sick/leave/special needs) to management
COMPANY Anglo American
DURATION DEC 1969 – APR 1973
POSITION HELD Data Capture
REASON FOR LEAVING Job offer from Key Data / Omni Quant
Responsibilities
− Capturing of data as expected by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION YEAR
Grade 12 Krugersdorp High School 1969
COURSES
COURSE NAME INSTITUTION YEAR
Basic Programming CMC Computers 1988
Clarion Programming Prologic Training 1991
MS Windows 95 Prologic Training 1991
PC DOCS Hummingbird 2001
Pro IV 4GL Programming McDonald Douglas Computers 1990
Progress Programming McDonald Douglas Computers 1990
Project 98 Prologic Training 1990
UniFace 4GL programming McDonald Douglas Computers 1991
Workflow Complete PME Abraxas 1994
Hyperwave Hyperwave 2007
Corporate Modeler -
Foundation
Casewise Competence Center 2009
CAREER SUMMARY
COMPANY EMPLOYMENT DATES POSITION
Tsohle Consulting July 2011 – September 2011 Process Manager
GijimaAst November 2006 – November 2010 Project Manager/ PMO - PMBOK
Magix Integration October 2004 – October 2006 Operations Manager
AST Group July 2001 – September 2004 Project Manager
AST Group February 1997– July 2001 EDMS Product Specialist
Prologic January 1994 – February 1997 Data Capture Bureau Supervisor
CMC Computers August 1984 – January 1994 Senior Technical Support
Key Data / Omni
Quant
July 1979 – August 1984 Data Capture Bureau Supervisor
Federated Insurance May 1973– June 1979 Data Capture Supervisor
Anglo American December 1969 – April 1973 Data Capturer

TECHNOLOGY / SKILLS EXPERIENCE
LEVEL DESCRIPTION
1 Had appropriate training only
2 Limited practical experience
3 Solid practical experience
4 Well versed; extensive experience
5 Expert; extensive experience
TECHNOLOGY/SKILLS MONTHS LEVEL
Business Consulting Services 98 3
Computer Suppliers 100 3
Project Management 120 4
Workflow and DMS specialist 60 5
Data Capture Supervisor 120 5

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