Paul Durfee, Pmp, Csm
About Paul Durfee, Pmp, Csm
Paul Durfee is an Enterprise Architect/Program Manager at Fannie Mae in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, with a background in project management and systems analysis.
Title: Enterprise Architect/Program Manager
Paul Durfee currently holds the position of Enterprise Architect/Program Manager at Fannie Mae in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. His role involves overseeing the architectural framework and program management of various enterprise-level projects within the organization.
Professional Experience at Fannie Mae
In his current role at Fannie Mae, Paul Durfee has successfully implemented an automated Architecture Review Board (ARB) workflow using the ServiceNow workflow engine. This initiative has led to a 30.92% reduction in architecture review cycle time and yielded approximately 5,000 hours of savings in its first year. Additionally, Paul has led automation efforts for identifying mandatory upgrades for applications, aiding in proactive planning and execution within the organization.
Previous Experience at General Dynamics Information Technology
Paul Durfee worked as Test Manager/Project Manager (Contract) at General Dynamics Information Technology from 2015 to 2016 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing testing and project management activities, ensuring that project deliverables were met efficiently and effectively.
Previous Experience at State Farm Insurance
Paul Durfee served as Systems Analyst/Project Manager at State Farm Insurance from 2008 to 2015 in the Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area. In this role, he oversaw systems analysis and managed various projects, contributing significantly to the organization's technological advancements and project implementations.
Academic Background
Paul Durfee completed his Bachelor's Degree in Finance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying from 1988 to 1992. His academic background in finance has provided him with a strong foundation in financial principles and analytical skills, benefiting his roles in information technology and project management.
Notable Initiatives at Fannie Mae
Paul Durfee established business-line specific Architecture Review Boards (ARBs), which expedited review processes for simpler, business-line focused solutions. This reduced the load on the Enterprise-level Architecture Review Board (EARB) and streamlined the review process for minor enhancements, achieving a reduction of over 70% in review time. He also created and delivered training, system demonstrations, and job aids to ensure a smooth transition to the new automated ARB workflow, thereby enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.