SUMMARY:

• Highly skilled and accomplished Information Technology Expert possessing 20 years of experience in design, development and implementation of information systems, software applications, IT support and infrastructure systems.
• Skilled in driving the implementation & development of best practices throughout the organization, while governing control and ensuring objectives are achieved through risk management, resource allocation, project prioritization, as well as research & recommendation of new systems.
• Proven ability to participate with other functional teams in systems integration and design including writing operational specifications, test plans and requirements management with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills and the ability to work effectively across a wide range of constituencies in a diverse corporate and client environment.

SKILL AREAS:

Strategic Planning IT Management Requirements Gathering Risk Management IT Solutions Project / Program Management Business System Analysis System Integration Change Management Vendor Management Data Integration Resource Management User Training & Support ERP Implementation & Integration Solutions Development SOA Architecture Technical Writing Organizational Behavior Cross Functional Business Acumen Multitasking in Fast - paced Environments Highly Organized and Strong Analytical Abilities Articulate Oral & Written Communication Quick Problem Resolution & Decision Making

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Platforms: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/7/8, UNIX, HP-UX, LINUX, AIX

WMS Packages: PKMS, High Jump, Manhattan

Hardware: AS400, RISC6000, Data General, Confidential, HP Mainframes, Blade Servers

ERP Packages: Oracle, SAP, Eclipse, BPCS, HFA, NxtrendSXe, JD Edwards, Infor, Macola, Epicor

Tools: Microsoft Project, MS Office, Sterling Integrator, SQL,, JIRA, Parature, SalesForce, Oracle, Websphere, Crystal Reports, Business Objects, Eclipse, Cognos

Languages: UNIX, AIX, LINUX, HTML, XML, C++, C, Visual Basic, RPG, CL, FoxPro, Pick, Progress, JAVA, SQL

Communications: FTP, VPN, EDI, TCP/IP, HTTP/S, Async, Bisync, EDI INT, Cyclone

EDI/XML Translators: Gentran Integration Suite, Mercator, Sterling Integrator, Trusted Link, Evision, OmniTrans

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, West Chester, OH

Lead Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Manage 10 Developers/Analysts working on both Production Support and new Project Development
• Lead small, intermediate and large size projects, create project schedules, and oversee task assignments to project resources.
• Work closely with Product Managers to assess technical requirements of new projects; assists with project analysis, design, and system documentation.
• Handle coding, debugging and documentation.
• Support the QA group in developing test plans and test scripts.
• Troubleshot ASN issue in WMS system and allowed receipt of over 2700 stuck containers in stockyard.
• Ensure smooth support continuity through effective process documentation.
• Interview existing user community and document the processes and testing the process as recorded to find any missing gaps.

Confidential, Hamilton, OH

Enterprise Architect

Responsibilities:

• Managed project team of 4 FTE, 12 Consultants and 3 Off-shore programming resources
• Led implementation of Oracle Fusion v12. Installed and configured Confidential Websphere to handle all data integration points to Oracle Cloud ERP.
• Addressed web interface issues through network implementation plan.
• Performed analysis on existing Financial reports to assist with development of new reports in Cloud reporting tool.
• Implemented Oracle Fusion ERP, including configuring SmartView, OTBI and FSR modules.
• Created OTBI reports as well as SmartView reports.
• Tracked budget of $12.4m, ensuring project completion stayed 12% under budget.
• Designed, installed, implemented, and tested all data integration points from Confidential mainframe.
• Defined work to be performed forall new web development for both external web sites and internal intranet site.
• Performed SharePoint development as well as installed and integrated new SharePoint for ONFS.
• Performed ETL development for new data processes that moved data from Confidential Mainframe to Oracle Web ERP.

IT Manager

Confidential, Hamilton, OH

Responsibilities:

• Maintained staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; ensured a safe and secure work environment; developed personal growth opportunities.
• Managed workload for 13 direct employees and 17 indirect employees/contractors, ensuring project timeliness and budget tracking.
• Provided mentoring, coaching and direction setting to team members and managed 3 University of Cincinnati IT Co-ops by teaching and mentoring in best practice of IT.
• Facilitated the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements; resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas.
• Developed methods to monitor project or area progress; and provide corrective supervision if necessary.
• Defined and reported best business practices, performed testing server upgrades, and retested all integration points for June software release.
• Contributed to additional $1.3M in revenue through redesigning website for better ecommerce experience.
• Worked as Project Manager for:
• 8 SAP coding projects to enhance current SAP functionality.
• 3 major infrastructure projects.
• Analyzed current phone system and performed new Cisco Phone System Implementation, changing 328 phones from digital lines to VOIP
• Performed analysis work on new Laser Cutting Platforms and help rewrite PLC code for future changes
• Managed and administered internal SharePoint site including creation of knowledge base WIKI
• Performed analysis and chose new web security platform tool, Zscaler, and managed the implementation as well as worked as Administrator of the tool.
• Managed and migrated 52 servers from physical to virtual.
• Purchased and installed new EMC backup solution
• Managed 38 Trading Partners and performed mapping work on over 700 maps.
• Designed and managed ITAR/EAR VLAN for new ITAR business won by Bilstein
• Managed implementation of new 10Gb Infrastructure backbone at two locations
• Managed and migrated 12 SQL servers and 38 databases from Windows 2003 to Windows 2012

Sr. Support Engineer

Confidential, Chattanooga, TN

Responsibilities:

• Upgraded EDI software from GIS 4.2 to Sterling Integrator 5.1 on Managed Services platform
• Managed 7 employees, with 24% performance and productivity improvements
• Tracked budget of $2.1m, ensuring project completion stayed 12% under budget
• Designed, installed, implemented, and tested all data integration EDI system as SaaS
• Worked as Project Manager that led planned migration off AS/400 to Windows based architecture

Sr. Consultant/Technical Architect

Confidential, Hebron, KY

Responsibilities:

• Managed all E-Commerce activities between Oracle EBS and SOA tool and built all new trading relationships in Oracle EBS comprising 752 customers.
• Saved $750K in less than a year by automating and eliminating redundant processes, reducing shipping errors, and reducing accounts receivable by 8 days.
• Managed a staff of 6 FTE/Consultants and launching growth and development of an e-commerce model during expansion phase.
• Orchestrated integration of new SOA system into existing applications.
• Generated OTBI reports and custom forms.
• Participated in new Oracle ERP installation project as SOA architect
• Successfully integrating invoice payment, forecasts, shipping notices and sales history through backend office systems
• Executed successful upgrade of SOA application to version 5.4.2 within record 73 days (usual 180-day job).
• Supported Oracle EBS version 11.5 while preparing for migration to R12.2