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Neil Varma: Work in the Federal Government

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Neil Varma gained invaluable project and budget management experience during his time in the Federal Government. During his time as Budget Officer, Varma led a team responsible for planning and administering the financial operations and budget for a large organization.  He was also responsible for approving and disbursing all payments to vendors, and for meeting payment agreement terms to ensure no interest was incurred.

Neil Varma: Tenure as Budget Officer

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Neil Varma served proudly in the United States Air Force from 2005 to 2009. Neil Varma held a number of roles during his Air Force tenure, including that of Budget Officer. In this role, Varma initiated, justified , and disbursed annual budgets in excess of $200 million. His proficiency and success as budget officer garnered Varma the Command’s Financial Management Officer of the Quarter award.

Neil Varma - Work as Financial Services Officer

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Neil Varma was a service member in the United States Air Force for four years (2005-2009).  During his tenure, Varma held the role of Financial Services Officer, where he directed the payment of more than 15,000 travel reimbursement vouchers and the yearly collection and disbursement of $200 million.  Varma’s success in this role led to an Officer of the Year award.

Neil Varma - Recent Experience

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Neil Varma is an experienced IT Project Manager based in New York City. Varma served in the U.S. Air Force for four years (2005-2009).  Recently, Varma was responsible for overseeing a $10 million IT agile project for a high-profile client. In this role, Varma tracked project milestones and deliverables regularly to ensure the project operated on time and on schedule.

Neil Varma - Former Budget Officer

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Neil Varma worked as a budget officer. Varma was responsible for approving and disbursing all payments to vendors and meeting all payment agreement terms to ensure there was no incurred interest.  Neil Varma also managed the team that was responsible for planning, implementing, and administering the budget and financial operations.

Neil Varma: Why You Should Consider Joining the Military

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Neil Varma is a decorated United States Air Force veteran who lives and works in New York City as an IT Project Manager and consultant. For Varma, joining the military was a natural choice as he always had a desire to serve his country, but not everyone feels the pull of a military career. Why You Should Consider Joining the Military There are numerous reasons why you should consider joining the military, including: ·          The chance to travel the world ·          Tuition assistance for your education ·          To improve yourself and learn new skills ·          To serve and protect your country and fellow citizens. Serving in the military can be an incredibly rewarding experience and change your life for the better. Neil Varma served for more than four years before starting his career as a succe...

Neil Varma: Common Traits of Successful Project Managers

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Neil Varma works in the private sector as an IT Project Manager and consultant in New York City. Neil Varma spent four years in the United States Air Force and administered multimillion-dollar IT support contracts in the Federal Government. Today, he uses the skills he acquired to manage many IT projects successfully. Common Traits of Successful Project Managers To be a successful project manager, you should possess the following common traits: ·          Visionary leadership ·          Communication skills ·          Organization skills ·          Integrity ·          Enthusiasm and passion ·          Competence ·          Effective leadership skills ·    ...

Neil Varma: How to Find the Right Volunteer Opportunity

For Neil Varma, giving back to his community is a core part of his well-being and a sense of purpose. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Varma is passionate about helping fellow veterans find their purpose through community volunteering. He is a proud community service volunteer member for the non-profit The Mission Continues , which helps connect veterans with under-resourced communities. Finding the Right Volunteer Opportunity Giving back to society is critical, not only for your own sense of fulfillment and purpose but for your health as well. Here are some things you can do to ensure you find the right volunteer opportunity for your circumstances. 1.        Spend time in self-reflection and understand your skillset and experience 2.        Understand your level of commitment 3.        Research potential organizations 4.        Test the volunteer ...

Neil Varma: Top Tips for Personal Finance Success

Neil Varma is a successful IT project management consultant in New York. He served in the US Air Force for more than four years as a Financial Service Officer and Budget Officer. During his military career, Neil Varma  worked with reimbursements, pay, cash disbursements, credit card program, and operational budgets, providing him with the skills necessary to gain financial success. Personal Finance Success Tips To get ahead financially, here are the top tips for becoming successful with your personal finances. 1.        Get paid what you’re worth. 2.        Spend less than you earn. 3.        Stick to a budget. 4.        Pay off credit card debt. 5.        Contribute to a retirement plan. 6.        Have a savings plan. 7.        Put some money toward ...

Neil Varma: How to Manage Change in Your Organization Successfully

As an IT project management consultant, Neil Varma has the opportunity to lead many teams, and he knows that change management strategies are essential for businesses to continue to grow and be successful.  The most effective way to manage change in any organization is to alter the approach that is taken. Steps to Successfully Manage Organizational Change by Neil Varma : 1.        Follow a well-defined process. 2.        Start the process with the company executives. 3.        Consider the stakeholders' needs and perceptions. 4.        Pay attention to the individual change process. 5.        Focus on the managers. 6.        Handle resistance effectively. 7.        Celebrate the early wins. 8.        Keep communicatio...

Neil Varma: Ways You Can Help Support Veterans

Neil Varma is a proud veteran of the Air Force and currently works as an IT project management consultant in New York. Neil Varma  is a staunch supporter of US military veterans and is regularly involved with the nonprofit The Mission Continues . Supporting Veterans While most Americans will never serve in the military, there are things that you can do to help support veterans in your community. ·          Donate your frequent flier miles. ·          Sponsor a companion dog for those veterans who have PTSD. ·          Help build a home for severely injured vets. ·          Donate to the Honor Flight Network and help them take flight. ·          Give a veteran a ride to their medical appointments. ·          Help build a h...

Neil Varma: Important Leadership Skills for the Workplace

Neil Varma is a veteran of the US Air Force and resident of New York. He currently works as an IT project management consultant and is dedicated to investing his time and energy into helping others become influential leaders in the workplace. Previous post:  Neil Varma: Dedicated to Veteran Advocacy Becoming a Successful Leader at Work All good leaders require several soft skills that will help them to interact with team members positively. No matter where you currently are in your career, your leadership skills are among your most valuable assets.  Here are several of the top leadership skills by Neil Varma to help you become a successful leader. ·          Communication skills are necessary to be able to explain everything from goals to specific tasks clearly. ·          Motivation is essential to inspire others to go the extra mile for their organization. ·  ...

Neil Varma: Dedicated to Veteran Advocacy

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Neil Varma is a proud Air Force veteran who served his time in accounting and finance management. He knows that many veterans need support and assistance upon their return from service, which is why he is a dedicated volunteer with The Mission Continues, an organization dedicated to empowering veterans to serve active roles within their communities and increase visibility and recognition of veteran talent and skills. Visit  https://medium.com/@neilvarma for more information about him. 

Neil Varma: Seasoned Project Management Consultant

Neil Varma, a project management consultant focusing on finance and IT is a passionate advocate for creating thriving work environments. Having led numerous teams throughout his career, he began his professional journey in the Air Force.  He received numerous commendations and medals for his outstanding service before transitioning into a role with the Federal Government. Varma currently works in the private sector with numerous firms. Visit  https://neilvarma.tumblr.com for more information about him.

Neil Varma: Two Reasons Why Process Improvement Is Necessary in the Workplace

Neil Varma, a New York-based consultant with extensive experience managing budget and IT-related projects, understands that there are a variety of reasons why businesses need to take process improvement measures in the workplace, such as the following: ·          Employees are already crunched for time and failing to focus on improving inefficient processes can lead to waste and redundancies that hurt any business at any level. Creating more efficient processes means that employees will be able to work better and faster. It’s even possible that some processes can be fully automated, radically affecting productivity and allowing businesses to seal up holes to save both money and time. Previous post:  Neil Varma: Nurturing Leadership in the Workplace ·          When there is no focus on improvement, inefficient processes can create more work for employees, such as recovering reports that ha...

Neil Varma: Nurturing Leadership in the Workplace

Neil Varma, a military veteran based in New York with a long career history in financial management, knows that successful businesses are dedicated to investing time and energy into building strong leaders in the workplace through techniques such as the following: ·          Focus on networking at all times. Excellent leaders fully understand the importance of creating powerful connections both in and out of the workplace that can ultimately lead to new partnerships, knowledge sharing, and mentorship. Previous post:  Neil Varma: Federal Government Experience ·          Provide new opportunities for employees to grow, including further education and training, professional development, and mentorship programs. ·          Give ongoing feedback that takes an in-depth approach to evaluation. Offering regular opportunities to check-in also ensures tha...

Neil Varma: Post-Military Career

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Neil Varma began a career with the federal government shortly after completing more than four years of service in the U.S. Air Force. Neil Varma presently works as a consultant in the project management field. During his career, he has enjoyed the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies.

Neil Varma: The Keys to Effective Change Management

Neil Varma enjoys a successful, private-sector career in project management, one that includes the opportunity to manage multimillion-dollar projects and portfolios while helping clients achieve their organizational goals. And as project management consultant, Neil Varma knows that such projects are subject to the ongoing changes in processes, strategies and systems that often take place within the modern business environment. Without a good approach to change management, such changes have the potential to frustrate teams, disrupt workflow and upend projects suddenly and often without warning. The Keys to Effective Change Management Managing major organizational change, and doing so effectively, begins by: Defining the change clearly and aligning it with your business goals. Knowing the impact the oncoming change will have at each level of the organization. Building a strategy for communicating that change to your staff and their role in ensuring its overall success...

Neil Varma: Federal Government Experience

Neil Varma currently enjoys success as project management consultant—a career that not only puts his leadership skills to work, but that provides a rewarding intellectual challenge on a daily basis. But prior to his role in the private sector, Varma was a dedicated employee of the federal government—a role in which he managed teams, oversaw million-dollar budgets and thrived for several years. Federal Government Experience Following a successful four-and-a-half-year tenure in the U.S. Air Force, Neil Varma transitioned into a career with the federal government, which included work with: ·          Varma administered a multimillion-dollar IT support contract with prominent clients. ·          Varma was responsible for planning, implementing and administering the organizational budget.