OBJECTIVE:

• To obtain a position of responsibility with a progressive company that will afford the opportunity of career advancement based on merit and contribution. Any position which will challenge my skills and talents would be embraced by me. An appropriate balance allowing time for my family,, and personal growth is also important.

SUMMARY:

• I have twenty - four years experience in Information Technology. This includes over twenty-two years of developing EDI systems, more than eighteen years programming (forty different languages and script syntaxes), nineteen years of data modeling, seventeen years of project management, and twelve years of consulting. My industry experience includes: four years of engineering, two years of publishing, over nine years of logistics and transportation, five years of HIPAA transactions, seventeen years of manufacturing and retail, six years of finance, and three years of grocery.HardwareUnix (AIX, HP-UX, ULTRIX), PC/Workstation (DOS, Windows, NT, OS/Warp), AS/400 (OS/400), Main-Frame (MVS), Dec/VAX (Open VMS)

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software: SAP, Lawson, J. D. Edwards, Oracle (10.7 and 11x), BPCS, Garpac, CIMPRO, Foresite, Vantive, CASE (NETRON/cap, AS/SET, Knowledgeware, IEF, ODW), 4GL, SQL, Databases (DB2, Informix, Oracle, SQL Server, RDBMS, Supra, and Ultra), Scripting (CLEO, KORNSHELL, CL, DCL, JCL, etc.), QUERY, TSO, Panvalet, CICS, COBOL (many platforms), Visual Suite and BASIC (VMS, DOS, Windows)

EDI Software: MS BizTalk, GXS (formerly GEIS) AI, iSoft Commerce Suite, EDIFecs SpecBuilder and Xengine, GENTRAN (VMS, OS/400, MVS, HP-UX); Mentor (HP-UX); GENTRAN:server with EC Workbench (HP-UX); GIS; Harbinger s TLE (HP-UX, AIX, OS/400), EDI400, and Premenos (OS/400); EDI*PC (DOS, Windows); and EDItran (MVS)

EDI Standards: TDCC, TRADACOMS, UN/EDIFACT, UCS, ASC/ANSI X12 (subsets including WINS and VICS), ebXML

Transaction: Sets142, 180, 204, 210, 213, 214, 270, 271, 276, 277, 300, 310, 810, 811, 812, 816, 820, 823, 824, 830, 832, 835, 837, 840, 843, 846, 850, 852, 855, 856, 857, 860, 861, 864, 865, 867, 869, 870, 875, 880, 940, 943, 944, 945, 990, 997, 999, REMADV, CONTRL, DELFOR, DELJIT, DESADV, ORDER, and INVOICE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior EC/EDI Consultant

Confidential, Westborough, MA

Responsibilities:

• Developed 210, 810, 811, 850, 855, 856, XML, and custom Flat-File maps using BizTalk 2002 and BizTalk 2010
• Developed X12, TRADACOMS, and EDIfact maps for GXS using AI for manufacturing, retail, financial, and distribution clients (including Altec Lansing and Beauty Enterprises).
• Developed TRADACOMS ORDER and INVOICE maps using GXS AI for CMS (U.K.)
• Assisted with the Claim canonical model and developed the submitted claim XML schema
• Application analysis for the HIPAA migration of 0 10 - including moving ICD-9 to ICD-10
• Automated file transfer between multiple hosts (using FTP and Kornshell scripting)
• Project Manager for a major Supplier EDI Implementation for Bose (on-shore and off-shore resources)
• Using EDIfecs Xengine and SpecBuilder, automated the validation and onboarding of trading partners for Bose’s Suppliers
• Automated the Q/A process and managed the conversion of 900 GENTRAN Visual maps to AI
• Analysis for migrating 0 10 for HIPAA transactions (270, 271, 834, 835, and 837)
• Compiled research for the HIPAA 835 Claims transaction to be rendered into an object in XML
• Analyzed and designed the HIPAA 837 for real-time processing and interaction with a data clearing house
• Managed migration of EDS to GXS for GM banking (through REMEDI)
• Developed Maps (AI and GIS) in EDIfact, X12, cbXML, and ebXML standards
• Developed GXS AI maps for GXS’ consulting services (supporting SAP implementations)
• Authored an AI best practices mapping guide for Maersk Data / IBM
• Developed EDI Capacity metrics, planning, and optimization for AI mapped transactions for Maersk - IBM
• Developed mapping toolkit for GTIN to publish manufacturer’s products for multiple retail clients

Senior EC/EDI Developer

Confidential, Framingham, MA

Responsibilities:

• Implemented automated event-driven FTP, GXS, Advantis, AS/1, and AS/2 communication systems
• Migrated and automated GXS AI (3.1) to a GXS AI (4.1) environment - added an XML module
• Evaluated, procured, and implemented EDIfecs to author Implementation Guides and generate test-data for the onboarding process
• Developed automated processes for Oracle and Legacy applications using GXS AI (3.1)
• Migrated several customers to AS/1 (SMTP), AS/2 and FTP for an expense savings of $ 704,000 per year
• Developed EDI Capacity metrics and planning to provide optimized throughput of transactions and maximize uptime
• Implemented the PVCS code management software (continued as Build Engineer for legacy systems)
• Acted as technical liaison for EDI Business Units and technical vendors
• Providing for IT staff - EDI, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, and XML
• Managing multiple projects - while providing occasional work direction to IT Staff
• Extensive UNIX scripting and GXS AI mapping development for X12, proprietary, and XML transactions

Senior EC/EDI Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Implemented automated event-driven FTP, SMTP, and VAN communication systems
• Developed automated processes for Oracle and Legacy applications using GXS AI (3.1)
• Implemented EDI for SAP 4.6c and mapped transactions using GXS AI (3.1) and Enterprise (71)
• Implemented, scripted processes, and mapped transactions using GXS AI (2.04) and Enterprise (6.1)
• Developed EDI Capacity metrics and modeling for Confidential inc and other clients
• Assisted with migrating from a Sparc Array to a Winchester Array at Arinc
• Acted as technical liaison for Arinc’s EDI Business Units and technical vendors
• Provided an EDI vendor assessment to Engineering
• Providing for EDI staff - Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, and XML
• Managing multiple projects - while providing work direction to IT Staff
• Extensive UNIX scripting, Harbinger TLE for UNIX, and GXS AI (with some Enterprise)

Business Development Manager

Confidential, Auburn, GA

Responsibilities:

• Managed Oracle Application delivery services (pre-sales, startup, and recruiting)
• Provided for EDI staff - Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, XML, Web Portals, etc.
• Managed multiple projects and a staff of Consulting Professionals
• Provided presales support and Business Development for EC/EDI initiatives
• Designed and implement automated middleware system architecture (primarily EDI) for midrange platforms
• Extensive Harbinger TLE for UNIX, GXS AI, and GENTRAN:server for UNIX (with EC Workbench)
• Implemented, scripted processes, and mapped transactions - using GXS AI (3.1), for SAP (3.1i) and Vantive
• Harbinger/Premenos and GENTRAN experience on the AS/400
• GENTRAN experience on Windows, MVS, DEC/VAX, and NT
• Developed several X12 and UN/EDIFACT map templates including error trapping, notification, and system audit controls
• Provided E-commerce system integration using XML development - specializing in EDI data integration
• Designed web based supply chain tools and client interfaces
• Utilized SQL and other database tools for analysis and modeling
• Implemented virtual support network for consulting services
• Scripted dream-writers for the EDI interface for JD Edwards.
• Provided EC/EDI and HIPAA consulting to several clients (including Baxter and AETNA)

Senior EC/EDI Consultant

Confidential, Auburn, GA

Responsibilities:

• EDI Implementation for several manufacturing and pharmaceutical clients who utilize BPCS
• Performed UNIX System Administration duties
• Largest implementation consisted of a cross-platform utilizing both AS/400 (DB2) and HP9000 (Informix), which included: about sixty trading partners, X12 versions 0 10, and EDI documents 810, 850, 856, 864, and 997
• Automated several batch processes
• Performed Data Modeling, Data Analyst, and System Administration tasks
• Project management using Microsoft Project
• Programmed in AS/SET, SQL, and UNIX Korn shell
• Mapped using Harbinger's TLE package and Sterling’s GENTRAN package

Senior EDI Analyst

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

• Authored EDI strategy (short-term and intermediate goals)
• Designed and implemented the EDI conversion from the legacy AS/400 system to the HP9000 based Garpac system (Informix)
• Responsible for EDI support of AS/400 system until the conversion was completed
• Created RFP for EDI Translation package and acted as Liaison with Management
• Responsible for procuring Sterling's Mentor and its implementation on the HP9000
• Designed and implemented the communications for the HP9000 (CLEO)
• Automated all EDI processing on the HP9000 (using UNIX scripts and SQL with Informix)
• Programmed using 4GL and Korn shell
• Negotiated EDI vendor contracts (saving 35% in annual fees and 50% in renewals)
• Implementation included: 60+ trading partners - mostly retail, from X12 versions 0 50, for documents 810, 816, 820, 823, 832, 846, 850, 852, 855, 856, 860, 864, 867, and 997

Consultant

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

• Affiliated with Perot Systems
• Responsible for Object Oriented development tools and methodology
• Authored the system integration requirements (including EDI) for MCI's new A/R system

EDI Consultant

Confidential, Battle Creek, MI

Responsibilities:

• Affiliated with DEC Consulting Services
• Implemented automated EDI processing for Kellogg on DEC/VAX Cluster
• Used DCL scripts - open VMS
• Mapping was done on GENTRAN for DEC/VAX
• Responsible for Technical EDI Strategy for Kellogg's North American operations
• Authored multiple EC/EDI project plans

EDI Manager

Confidential, Columbus, GA

Responsibilities:

• Managed EDI strategy, development, and operations
• Responsible for 12 EDI projects
• Developed integration for EDI transactions with SAP R/3
• Leveraged technical vendors to save $324,000 from the EDI budget
• Automated the EC/EDI processing on an HP9000 platform (HP-UX)

EDI Projects Manager

Confidential, Englewood, CO

Responsibilities:

• Managed development team (six professionals), EDI Strategy, and EDI Projects
• Responsible for Cost/Benefits, Design, Development, and Implementation of 16 EDI projects
• Functional areas included Accounting, Purchasing, Logistics, and Receiving
• Managed other E-Commerce areas (auto-fax, email, and bar-coding)
• Responsible for EDI, presentations, and Liaison between management and I.T.
• My negotiations with our Value Added Networks saved $500,000 in processing costs annually
• EDI translation was using GENTRAN - MVS main-frame environment

System Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• The first six months I served as a consultant
• Designed and implemented EDI processing at Butler Paper
• Liaison between I.T. staff and Management
• Responsible for Customer Relations regarding EDI technical issues
• Developed EDI strategy and program
• Negotiated contracts to save 35% of EDI budget
• Automated Order Management batch cycles
• Wrote utility for viewing reports on-line (with selectability and security)
• Wrote generic application menu system - providing secured access and statistic gathering
• Data modeling using SUPRA and ULTRA
• Implemented a major database conversion
• Programming was in COBOL
• The mapping was using EDItran - MVS main-frame

Analyst Programmer

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

• System management for large DEC/VAX Cluster (6410,6420,6330, and nine Micro-VAX 3100's)
• Responsible for all system scripting and security
• Installed and administered ALL-IN-1 and Oracle 6.0
• Supervised operations staff
• Designed and implemented EDI system for Bookings
• Automated all EDI processing
• Mapping was using GENTRAN's DEC/VAX package

Analyst Programmer

Confidential, Hapeville, GA

Responsibilities:

• Automated all batch operations for a DEC cluster (32 processes)
• Designed, developed, and implemented Sales Analysis for the Order Management System
• Assisted in the design and development of the Automated Brokerage Interface (ABI) system
• Installed and implemented an ALL-IN-1 Office Automation system

System Programmer

Confidential, Tucker, GA

Responsibilities:

• Data modeling and conversions using a proprietary database using DEC RMS File Structure
• Automation of 47 batch processes for Publishing Operations
• Implemented on-line and batch enhancements

Software Engineer (Owner)

Confidential, Lawrenceville, GA

Responsibilities:

• Developed and copyrighted six programs for the PC (marketed by Valdosta Software)

Programmer Analyst

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

• FORTRAN and VMS script programming
• Automating batch graphical programs for Defense Department (security clearance SECRET)