Malvis Tarney
Gaithersburg
Summary
Accomplished Program Manager with expertise in AI/ML, data analytics, and cloud migrations at SAIC. Proven track record in driving organizational transformation and enhancing cross-functional collaboration. Successfully improved change initiative success by 30% and increased productivity through strategic project management. Skilled in relationship building and agile methodologies, ensuring quality and accuracy in all deliverables.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
PROGRAM MANAGER
SAIC
Washington D.C.
05.2023 - Current
- Product management lead for data and analytics, AI/ML, and cloud migrations in support of over 1,000 Veteran's Affairs (VA) customers
- Managed infrastructure team responsible for VA high-value application providing transactional, real-time consolidated data services across 130 VA sites nationwide
- Drove process improvement between VA and Oracle Cerner EHRM teams migrating electronic medical records from legacy platforms, reducing Veteran's patient safety risk through increased data quality
- Managed AI/ML/ Data Analytics product releases for a 180-person team, ensuring alignment with the Client's enterprise objectives
DIRECTOR
SolutionsATI Consulting
Washington D.C.
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Established Change Management Office for BioPharma Client, leveraging ADKAR methodology to improve the success of change initiatives by 30%
- Led and advised on 4 enterprise level change initiatives covering over 10K FTEs by building strong credibility and relationships across stakeholder groups
- Drove adoption success for 'burning platform' by building strong business case, driving urgency and engagement for over 1k stakeholders
- Collaborated and partnered across complex set of client stakeholders, developing agile change management and adoption methodologies to build user engagement and positive outlook for enterprise change efforts
- Led creative team and established communications center of excellence, built strong credibility and drove alignment on change strategy, approach, and success measures across the Client's portfolio
SENIOR MANAGER
SolutionsATI Consulting
Washington D.C.
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Drove planning strategy for Client's multi-million Cloud migration, organized work efforts and deliverables with attention toward quality and accuracy to deliver over $15M in value
- Transitioned a complex technology project to a run-the-business model within 6 months, onboarded 3 major Partners, and expanded change adoption to over 40 countries
- Effectively and consistently navigated ambiguous project environment, completed 63 integration and adoption projects worldwide and increased total revenues by over 40%
- Developed project management center of excellence, demonstrated success in producing companywide communications and increased FTE productivity by 30%
MANAGER
SolutionsATI Consulting
RTP, NC
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Directed development of optimized engagement model for agile projects, demonstrating success in deploying agile methodologies and developing training for over 10,000 users
- Drove initiatives to expand utilization of change management content for Fortune 100 Client, expanded ten-member team's responsibilities and gained recognition as adoption subject matter experts
- Managed content development in support of 29 software releases, 440 changes, and 327 document updates
- Developed change management agile approach, transforming 10-person change management team methodology to better support Client's Software Development Lifecycle
HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Western Harnett High School
Lillington, NC
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Led academic and behavioral development of 146+ students in grades 9-12 by implementing novel, metrics-based teaching methodologies, improving student test scores by up to 25%
- Leveraged excellent facilitation and presentation skills to coordinate after-school tutoring hours to help over 70 students in need of additional science instruction
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
12.2008 - 05.2013
- Managed deployment, re-deployment and training of 25+ Army units consisting of over 1,195 personnel located at three different military installations, resulting in zero safety accidents
- Human Resources and Operations Deputy Director for over 170 Army, Navy, Air Force and Public Health officers assigned to Graduate School of Nursing company
- Drove augmentation of three medical treatment facilities by obtaining budget approval and executive sponsorship, establishing rapid access to care for over 7,000 US and NATO soldiers and increasing flexibility and consistency of emergency medical coverage
- Drove the first Afghan contractor financial excellence assessment, saving over 25% in costs for the Department of Defense while managing biannual medical screenings for over 2,000 Afghan contractors
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Washington Foster School of Business
Seattle, WA12.2023
Project Management Professional (PMP) -
Project Management Institute
12.2015
Master of Science - Biotechnology-Biosecurity and Biodefense
University of Maryland University College
MD12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences, Civil Engineering Concentration with Honors
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY12.2008
Skills
- Project/Program Management
- Organizational Transformation
- Communications & Training
- Agile Methodology - SAFe and Scrum
- Cloud Migration
- Relationship Building
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- AI/ML management
- Data analytics
- Process improvement
- Change management
- Project governance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Enterprise communication
- Leadership development
- Strategic planning
Volunteer Experience
- SAIC Women's ERG Treasurer, 2025, Present
- Kentland's Swim Team Not-For-Profit Treasurer, 2022, Present
- Washington DC West Point Association of Graduates Webmaster, 2023, Present
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Timeline
PROGRAM MANAGER
SAIC
05.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR
SolutionsATI Consulting
07.2021 - 05.2023
SENIOR MANAGER
SolutionsATI Consulting
07.2016 - 07.2021
MANAGER
SolutionsATI Consulting
01.2015 - 07.2016
HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Western Harnett High School
08.2013 - 01.2015
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER
US Army
12.2008 - 05.2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Washington Foster School of Business
Project Management Professional (PMP) -
Project Management Institute
Master of Science - Biotechnology-Biosecurity and Biodefense
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences, Civil Engineering Concentration with Honors
United States Military Academy