Howard Stone

About Me

Welcome to my portfolio! I'm an experienced IT professional and Project Manager with over 20 years in IT, including 15+ years in IT management and 8 years in IT project management. I’m driven by a passion for solving real-world problems through technology and leadership.

I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Project Management at Southern New Hampshire University, with an expected graduation date of October 2026.

Contact

• 📧 Email (Primary): hbstone@gmail.com
• 📧 Email (School): howard.stone1@snhu.edu
• 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/howardstone11
• 💬 Community Discussion: Including Letters of Recommendation GitHub Discussions
• 🎓 Merit Page: meritpages.com/howardstone11
• 📞 Phone: (682) 365-8959

Please use email as the primary contact method, as I respond more quickly to messages there than by phone.

Projects

• VitalMate: A health-tracking app designed for seniors with chronic health conditions.
• Python Text-Based Game: A terminal-based interactive game built with user input and logic. 📄 Download Game (.py)
• ManCave Project (Modified): Simulated stakeholder planning for a fictional project. (Note: Names and content were modified to protect proprietary or confidential project details.)
  📄 Project Charter | 📊 Stakeholder Slides | 📄 KM Summary | 📄 Bug Tracker
• AHI Project (Modified): An Agile-based software project plan simulation. (Note: Names and content were modified to protect proprietary or confidential project details.)
  📄 Charter | 📄 Status Report | 📄 Close Out | 📄 Backlog | 📄 Sprint Plan | 📄 Quality Plan | 📄 Change Request | 📄 Risk Management | 📄 WBS | 📄 RBS | 📄 Comms Plan | 📄 Stakeholder Register | 📄 User Story
• Created QA Department: Established a QA department from the ground up, including hiring, tooling, and policy creation.
• Malware Removal Project: Served as Project Manager overseeing removal and containment across enterprise environments.
• Knowledge Base Creation: Led Knowledge Base initiatives at 3 different companies to improve internal knowledge sharing and reduce helpdesk volume.
• Software Upgrades: Managed multiple successful software upgrade cycles including planning, testing, and rollouts.
• PC Refresh Projects: Delivered phased refreshes of user desktops and laptops across multiple business units.
• SaaS Deployment for Fortune 500: Oversaw the implementation and adoption of cloud-based SaaS platforms for enterprise clients.
• Quantigration RMA Database (MySQL): A demo MySQL database project that includes schema files, advanced SQL queries, and an ERD diagram for managing customers, orders, and RMAs.
  🔗 View on GitHub

Downloads

• 🎯 Resume: A PDF resume highlighting my IT and project management experience.
  • 📄 Howard Stone 2026 Resume (PDF)
• 🎤 PowerPoint Resume Presentation: This presentation showcases my ability to use PowerPoint effectively for clear and impactful communication.
  • 📁 Download Part 1
  • 📁 Download Part 2
  • 📁 Download Part 2.5
  • 📁 Download Part 3
• 📢 Communication Examples: Communication assignments showcasing my ability to write reports and engage with diverse audiences in technical environments.
  • 📄 Download Recommendation Report
  • 📊 Download Communication in STEM Presentation
  • 🧾 Download Written Assignment
  • 🧾 Download Communication Analysis
  • 📊 Download AI in Project Management Presentation
  • 📰 Download Press Release Sample

Certifications