Over the past 17 years, he has worked with numerous companies in Atlantic Canada, assisting with system development, operations planning and marketing initiatives; ensuring suitable alignment of technology with your long-term business goals. His consulting experience, project management, and business analyst background constitute the perfect fusion of skills to ensure requirements are identified; resolving projects on time and budget. Unlike others with similar skills, his commitment to customer satisfaction is unmatched. His outstanding IT skills encompass IT security audit and reporting adhering to CISSA Standards.

1. Paul-Charife Allen BBA IT
603 Ashdale Rd. | Ashdale, NS | B0N 2A0 | (902) 225-5771 | paulcharife@gmail.com
March 15, 2016
Dear Sir/ Madam:
Thank you for the opportunity to apply. I believe that my work experience, communication skills and strong work ethic would make me an
excellent candidate for this position.
I am currently working as a contracted Senior Security Analyst conducting: Requirements Gathering, SWOT and GAP Analysis - IT Security
Management where I manage various business development and implementation projects. Security Risk Assessment (TRA)– Vulnerability
Scan, Penetration Tests, and Risk Matrix Assessments were conducted to finalize Security Audit Policy and Procedures; DRP and BCP – Risk
Isolation Management to ensure optimal mitigation; Services Prerequisites and Common Activities such as training and seminars to build IT
security awareness; and IT Security Audit Follow-up and ongoing monitoring.
As Project Manager / Business Analyst (Ferrier Kimball Thomas Law Firm ), I was responsible for managing the Organizational Efficiency and
Enterprise Resource Management Project, performing requirements analysis, project planning and delivery, and taking a leadership role in
identifying solutions, while assisting with the implementation of strategic business process improvements. I worked closely with business
and IT stakeholders, program managers and all levels of staff to clearly understand the objectives to make informed recommendations for
effective use of IT systems to improve service delivery. IT solutions are evaluated against key objectives, and I ensured smooth project
delivery as well as clear project maintenance processes for additional releases.
Previously as IT Project Manager (AC Horwich Rossiter Chartered Accountants), I managed the IT Security Audit and Operations Systems
Project, and provided strategic and professional analytical service to support planning, development and implementation of the project, to
realize program and operational efficiencies, improved client service, and attainment of strategic goals and objectives. I was responsible for
preparing requirements, conducting business analysis including interviews, feasibility study, and business case, while managing the project
through all lifecycle phases, from initiation through closeout. I demonstrated knowledge in project management methodology during
initiating, planning, executing, and closeout, as well as analysis and report writing, organizational and planning skills, and leading a cross-
functional project team.
Positive, interpersonal skills and relationship building skills are what set me apart; I have demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills and
have built strong and trusting relationships. As an IT leader, I have leveraged superior written and verbal skills to ensure clear and timely
project communications to lower risk and build confidence.
I prepare clear, concise and accurate documentation, including charters, business cases, SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION, statement of work
documents, change management plans, status communications, risk management plans and assessments, process modeling, data modeling and
database designs, system and information security assessments, software architecture, and networking plans.
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA IT, St Francis Xavier University, 1998), over ten years’ experience with a focus on
Business Analysis and Project Leadership, and currently working towards my PMP certification. Thank you for your consideration. I am available
for an interview at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Paul
(902) 225-5771
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2. Paul-Charife Allen BBA IT
603 Ashdale Rd. | Ashdale, NS | B0N 2A0 | 902-225-5771 | paulcharife@gmail.com
Summary of
Qualifications
Offering over ten years of experience with strengths in Business Analysis, Project Management, Communications and
Client Service. Combined technical skills, interpersonal skills and hard-work ethic create a highly flexible and creative IT
professional.
Education
1994-1998 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY
ANTIGONISH, NS
Bachelor of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (IT)
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management - Priority Management Systems
BABOK training
CISSP training
Advanced Network Security, Security Risk Assessment & Audit Guidelines V5
Experience
2015-Current
2014 – 2015
2014-2015
2007-2014
SENIOR SECURITY ANALYST
QUATNUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS http://www.quantus.biz
HALIFAX, NS
Business Development/BUSINESS ANALYST - IT SECURITY POLICY & PROCEDURES DEVELOPMENT AND AWARENESS
 Requirements Gathering, SWOT and GAP Analysis - IT Security Management
 Security Risk Assessment (TRA)– Vulnerability Scan, Penetration Tests, and Risk Matrix Assessments
 Security Audit Policy and Procedures, DRP and BCP – Risk Isolation Management
 Services Prerequisites and Common Activities – Training and Seminars
 IT Security Risk Assessment and Audit Follow-up/Monitoring
BUSINESS ANALYST / PROJECT MANAGER
FERRIER KIMBALL THOMAS LAW FIRM http://www.fktlaw.ca
BRIDGEWATER, NS
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND ENTERPRISE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECT [CONTRACT]
Performed requirements analysis, project planning and delivery exercise to identify business process improvements and
opportunities to leverage technology to increase organizational efficiency.
 Performed requirements analysis with stakeholder to recommend enterprise resource planning software for the
firm.
 Leadership role in identifying solutions, assisting with the implementation of strategic business process
improvements.
 Assisted with the implementation of strategic business process improvements.
 Worked closely with business and IT stakeholders, program managers and all levels of staff to clearly understand the
objectives in order to make informed recommendations for effective use of IT systems to improve service delivery.
 Prepared GAP and SWOT analyses to identify opportunities to improve business operations.
 Ensured smooth project delivery with clear project maintenance processes and additional functionality releases.
 Developed Project Management Plan, MS Project schedule with WBS, and monitored project baseline.
 Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills and built strong and trusting relationships.
 Leveraged superior written and verbal skills to ensure clear and timely project communication to project
stakeholders.
 Prepared IT security audit documentation and guidance, in accordance with CISA for policies and procedures.
 Managed the design and implementation processes and measured results to validate improved service operations.
 Coordinated Threat Risk Assessments (TRA) and developed Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA).
BUSINESS ANALYST – IT SECURITY AUDITOR
AC HORWICH ROSSITER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS https://www.acgca.ca ATLANTIC
CANADA
IT Security Audit
 IDENTIFIED SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FROM USING GAP ANALYSIS TO DEVELOP A SECURITY READINESS SURVEY.
 Implemented survey across thirteen offices across Atlantic Canada.
 Analyzed survey data and researched industry best practices to provide recommendations AND PRESENTATION AT
AGM.
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3. IT PROJECT MANAGER
DARTMOUTH, NS
AC HORWICH ROSSITER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS https://www.acgca.ca
IT SECURITY AUDIT AND OPERATIONS SYSTEMS PROJECT
MANAGED THE PROJECT THROUGH ALL LIFECYCLE PHASES, FROM INITIATION THROUGH CLOSEOUT.
 Provided professional project management services supporting the project lifecycle, following formal project
management (e.g. PMBOK) and systems development methodologies (e.g. SDLC).
 Provided strategic and professional analytical service to support planning, development and implementation of the
project to realize program and operational efficiencies, improved client service, and attainment of strategic goals.
 Responsible for preparing requirements, conducting business analysis, interviews, feasibility study, and business
case.
 Demonstrated knowledge in analysis and report writing, organizational and planning skills, and leading a cross-
functional project team.
 Communicated with a diverse stakeholder group from multiple business units.
 Designed and monitored all project activities using MS Project; prepared weekly status documents to partners
outlining completed deliverable and risks update with impacts and mitigations.
 Lead system testing and user acceptance testing with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
 Successfully completed the project on time and budget, including acceptance and approval of deliverables.
 Lead maintenance phase, scheduling and management releases while coordinating requests with technical
audiences.
 Acted as a liaison between specialists and vendors to ensure requirements were understood and documented.
 Produced data models, business process models, governance models and support models, software architecture
modeling, and networking models.
2003-2007 PRODUCTION / IT MANAGER DARTMOUTH, NS
RAINBOW NET & RIGGING LIMITED http://www.rainbownetrigging.com
 Worked with production team and inventory staff to identify operation inconsistencies and process improvements.
 Performed requirements analysis and planning through a series of meetings with stakeholders and industry best
practice research to recommend new enterprise resource planning software; Microsoft Great Plains
 Designed, tested and implemented multi-location real-time inventory control at site locations.
 Provided quarterly sales/production analysis to determine industry sector performance.
 Managed all marketing initiatives including tradeshow preparation and attendance for new business development,
Ad design, and development through various media platforms, catalog development, and website design with e-
commerce implementation
2001-2002 PROJECT MANAGER
ALTIMAX NETWORK SERVICE LIMITED http://www.altimaxns.com
DARTMOUTH, NS
 Project Manager for DAAT (Data & Application Architecture Team) utilizing the System Development Life Cycle SDLC
approach for internal and external web application development projects.
 Provided IMAS (Information Management & Application Support) services to stakeholders.
 Drafted, reviewed and submitted tenders, RFP’s, and application support manuals.
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4. 2000-2001
1998-2000
PROJECT LEADER
THE CONCENTRICS GROUP
DARTMOUTH, NS
 Led research and requirements document design for Nova Scotia Power, Distributed Power Generation Project.
 Performed requirements planning and documentation for public and private operations and acted as a liaison
between the client and IT Software/ Network Architects.
 Communicated with regular weekly status meetings reporting on active issues and progress.
PROJECT LEADER
INDUSTRY CANADA
HALIFAX, NS
 Performed quality assurance checks for over 600 Y2K reports for final delivery and consultation.
 Delivered a Y2K awareness speeches to government officials and media.
 Conducted e-commerce awareness and government business services seminars.
 Assisted SME’s and consultants with over 500 business marketing plan research and development.
 Provided training and mentoring for SME’s throughout Atlantic Canada.
Skills &
Proficiencies
Project Management, Strategic Communications, Client Service, Business Analysis, Process Modeling, Use Case, Database
Design, Data Modeling, Change Management, Risk Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Waterfall and Agile
Development Methodology, Web 2.0, UX, Social Media, Mobile Apps, Search Engine Optimization, HTML, SQL, JavaScript,
Visual Basic6.0, VBA, VBScript, ASP, SQL Server, UML, GUIDS, OOAD, Photoshop, MacOS. Advanced Network Security, Security
Risk Assessment & Audit Guidelines V5, Windows Server 2003, 2008, SQL 2008, Windows 7/8 Professional, Advanced
competency in MS SharePoint, Project Professional, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
*Currently working towards CISSA Certification.
References available upon request
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