Lon Withrow
About Lon Withrow
Lon Withrow is a Senior IT Project Manager currently working at The City of Boston, Micro Systems Development Inc, and MassMutual Financial Group, with extensive experience in Agile Project Management and IT implementations.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Lon Withrow currently holds the position of Senior IT Project Manager at The City of Boston, Micro Systems Development Inc, and MassMutual Financial Group. At The City of Boston, he works as an IT Implementation Project Manager in Government Center, Boston, MA. His roles span across various organizations within the Greater Boston Area, managing significant IT implementation projects and ensuring their successful completion.
Previous Experience at MassMutual Financial Group
Before his current roles, Lon Withrow worked at MassMutual Financial Group in various senior IT project management positions. From 2008 to 2012, he served as a Senior IT Project Manager and subsequently as a Senior IT Project Delivery Manager from 2012 to 2016. His roles involved managing complex IT projects, which showcased his ability to handle significant IT implementations effectively.
Education and Certifications
Lon Withrow has an extensive educational background. He studied Business Administration at Eldorado College, achieving a Bachelor's degree. He also attended the University of Massachusetts Boston. His certifications are numerous, including Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP from Project Management Institute, CompTIA Cloud Essentials, Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner from Scrum, Inc, and several others from renowned institutions such as Microsoft, Cisco, and NOVELL.
Specialized Skills in IT Project Management
Withrow possesses specialized skills in Agile Project Management, particularly in IT implementation projects. He managed the implementation of a new city-wide CAMA system for the City of Boston, involving aspects like data conversion, legacy system interface development, and vendor management. He also has a strong background in Network Security and Firewalls, applied effectively in various IT project management roles.
Experience in Financial Services Industry
Lon Withrow has worked on significant IT projects within the financial services sector. His tenure at MassMutual Financial Group included managing complex IT implementations, demonstrating a robust ability to navigate and lead IT projects in the financial domain. This experience highlights his competence in handling intricate and large-scale IT initiatives.