Guild of Project Controls: Compendium | Roles | Assessment | Certifications | Membership

Florida (NA.US.FL)

Francisco Cruz

First Name: 
Francisco
Last Name: 
Cruz

I am a consultant assisting in project planning, cost, schedule, virtual design and construction, construction management, and risk management for clients in the pharmaceutical industry as well as large infrastructure projects.

Professional Since: 
Aug-2004 (19.7 yrs experience)
Oldest experience: 
Aug 2004 (19.7 yrs experience)
Years Experience: 
16
Guild Accreditation: 
GPC Member
GPC Member Since: 
Sat, 2016-06-11 (All day) - Wed, 2055-05-05 (All day)

Tim Schmidt

First Name: 
Tim
Last Name: 
Schmidt
 Tim Schmidt – Single Member/Owner
Professional Biography

With over 12 years of work experience in the construction field, the owner of T Schmidt Consulting has gained exposure to a variety of working practices in the manufacturing and construction market.

As a 1998 graduate from the University of Florida, College of Engineering, Tim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and obtained EIT certification.

Experience with Manufacturing and Construction:
Professional Since: 
Feb-2007 (17.2 yrs experience)
Oldest experience: 
May 2010 (14.0 yrs experience, WARNING: 3.2 years variance with Professional Since)
Years Experience: 
9

Daniel Toney

First Name: 
Daniel
Last Name: 
Toney
Professional Since: 
May-2006 (18.0 yrs experience)
Oldest experience: 
Mar 2010 (14.2 yrs experience, WARNING: 3.8 years variance with Professional Since)
Years Experience: 
10

Saleh Mubarak

First Name: 
Saleh
Last Name: 
Mubarak

Construction project management expert, author, speaker, and trainer.

Former professor and head of department.

Areas of specialty:

  • Project planning and scheduling
  • Construction cost estimating and management
  • Project controls

Also, an expert and speaker on certain areas in "soft skills" such as emotional intelligence and life management

Professional Since: 
Nov-1990 (33.5 yrs experience)
Years Experience: 
0

Saul Ackovitz

First Name: 
Saul
Last Name: 
Ackovitz

Saul has spent more than 20 years helping Fortune 500 companies and government agencies plan and manage Programs and Projects that deliver information technology and business process solutions to support business goals including increased revenue, decreased cost, and improved quality.

Professional Since: 
Aug-1989 (34.7 yrs experience)
Oldest experience: 
Aug 1989 (34.7 yrs experience)
Years Experience: 
28
Guild Accreditation: 
GPC Member

Program Management Consultant, Ikkyo Consulting, (various projects)

START Date: 
August, 1989
END Date: 
July, 2017
  • Help companies improve their program and project management capabilities, including planning, controls, and portfolio / demand management.

Director - Consulting, Cognizant, (various projects)

START Date: 
August, 2012
END Date: 
August, 2015
  • Program “Rescue”: Took command of three different Programs that were failing in all dimensions and got two of them back on delivery and schedule targets; the third Program was cancelled per my recommendation.
  • Program Governance: Set up governance processes and tools for a Program to integrate licensing and commissions management across six lines of business of a Fortune 50 insurance company.
  • Requirements Management: Planned and drove improvements to the requirements development and management process for a large health insurance company.

Executive Consultant, Line of Sight LLP, Treasury Retail Investment Management System Replacement

START Date: 
September, 2015
END Date: 
September, 2016

Planned and managed an $18 million program for the U.S. Treasury Bureau of the Fiscal Service to modernize and upgrade the business capabilities and technical infrastructure of a 15+ year old investment management system.

Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting, (various projects)

START Date: 
July, 2017
  • Manage complex systems integration and business change programs, and help companies improve their program and project management capabilities.
  • P&L Accountability: Responsible for business development, engagement management, and account profitability targets.

Corporate Project Controls Manager, JEA, Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan

START Date: 
May, 2016

Responsible for project controls in the Water/Wastewater business unit including scheduling, cost and estimating.

Experience Hours (Planning & Scheduling): 
1800
Experience Hours (Cost Management): 
1800

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