In addition to being a program manager for a financial services company, I am a freelance writer. I've been published over 60+ articles in various project management magazines including Gantthead, Projects@Work, and Software Test and Performance Magazine. I am also the subject matter expert at Gantthead.com for Project Portfolio Management. My structured background in project and program management are effectively applied to translate theory into actual practice. Businesses benefit since they derive results from tactical solutions to solve real problems. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A highly effective, results-oriented manager with over 12 years of leadership experience delivering Information Technology solutions as a program manager, portfolio manager, and senior project manager. Mr. Makar is an enthusiastic leader with a drive for results who effectively develops teams through all phases of large-scale technology development including business process outsourcing, PMO management, E