SUMMARY:

• Broad range of experience in Setting up new EDI communications and maintaining existing EDI communications (FTP, AS2, VANs).
• Ability to handle end - to-end EDI processes on Server/Legacy platforms.
• Expertise in several EDI packages include TrustedLink, Gentran, and Extol.
• Extensive Mapping Knowledge in the major transaction sets including 204, 210,214, 315, 810, 850, 856, and 990 for versions 4010 thru 5010.
• Detailed oriented approach to Documentation and maintenance of EDI standards and the trading partner guide
• Ability to identify potential EDI process efficiency improvements and implement changes
• Experienced in the role of a systems administrator and mapper for EDI software
• Technically proficient and able to work with EDI software vendor to schedule and implement system upgrades and/or software fixes as required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Tools: RPG/400, RPG ILE, COBOL/400, AS/400 CL, MS Office Suite 2003, MS Project, Visio, WBS, Chart Pro, Advantage 2e, Hawkeye Pathfinder, ROBOT, Visual Basic 6.0, Visual RPG.

Applications: JDEdwards, MAPICS, BPCS, Island Pacific, JBA, PRMS, DS DCLink

EDI: EXTOL, Inovis TrustedLink, GENTRAN, and GE Application Integrator.

Hardware/Platform: I IBM AS400/iSeries 840, IBM i5 Model 520 Windows 2003 Server.

Change Management: ALDON, CMS.

Communications: IBM Websphere MQ,TCP/IP, AS2.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Senior EDI Consultant - RPG/SQL Development

Responsibilities:

• Lead Developer on EDI 850/860 transaction set conversion to support Oracle RMS to TrustedLink Interface.
• Led Application Performance Optimization Initiative as a developer for a large distribution client converting key applications from RPG to SQL. Effort successfully yielded 30% performance gains.
• Provided EDI Project development support utilizing RPG/SYSNON for a national healthcare client during implementation of an Rx Claim system.
• New program development, utilizing RPG, in support of MAPICS Financial, Distribution and Manufacturing application. This included EDI interface support.
• Troubleshoot application issues and provide user support 24/7.
• Served as client consultant on MAPICS to SAP EDI conversion project.
• Provide i5 administration and hardware support when requested.
• Provide project management support for all ongoing initiatives related to SAP migration.

Confidential, Ft. Worth, TX

EDI Administrator & Manager

Responsibilities:

• Overhauled EDI Processes thru mapping & configuration efforts. Includes conversion of key transaction sets to version 5010.
• Management major mapping efforts with WalMart, Target, and Walgreens
• Successfully implemented Data Synchronization with major customers.
• Corrected Several major mapping errors reducing chargebacks by thousands of dollars.
• Project Management
• Successful implementation Project Management Best Practices per PMI standards.
• Developed & Delivered framework for establishment of PMO.
• Successfully Managed Projects for several key business initiatives, including hardware migration from IBM iSeries to i5. Other implementations included MS Exchange, Active Directory, and EDI Inovis upgrade.
• Introduced improved efficiencies thru Customer Service workflow review project. Metrics captured that measured 50% improvement in customer satisfaction.
• Information Technology
• Successfully spearheaded conversion from IBM iSeries 820 to i5 Model 520.
• On time delivery of upgrade project for JD Edwards World 7.3 to 8.1.
• Successful RPG development on major JD Edwards interfaces and reports.
• Championed & Secured infrastructure upgrades to single standard. Resulted in improved hardware support response and user satisfaction.
• Successfully led upgrade effort to standardized MS Office Suite.

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

Director of Project Management

Responsibilities:

• Successful implementation of best practices for startup PMO for energy client resulting in improved controls and efficiencies.
• Proven Risk Analysis & Mitigation track record.
• Spearheading implementation of Project Management program within consulting group. Program will service internal & external project managers with emphasis on preparation for PMP exam.

Confidential, Irving, TX

Responsibilities:

• Successfully managed 40 small/medium projects ( hours), resulting in over $1,000,000 in cost savings.
• Spearheaded a committee to revamp the Citi Project process for improved efficiencies.
• Introduced checkpoints in Integration Test Phase that substantially reduced defects in QA.
• Over 90% of projects in QA and UA reported zero defects, resulting in minimal test time.

Confidential

Manager of Software Development

Responsibilities:

• Created new procedure for calculating labor cost utilizing Excel spreadsheets, increasing efficiency along with project turnover from 24 to 40.
• Developed cost-effective solutions to resolving project development issues through the utilization of advanced RPG/Synon development skills and iSeries expertise, streamlining entire process.
• Trained new employees on project processes and procedures.
• Developed and implemented MQ Series Program.
• Developed & Maintained Financial Applications using RPG ILE & Advantage 2e
• Improved iSeries resource management process, streamlining operations and increasing efficiency.

Confidential, Irving, TX

EDI Coordinator & AS400 RPG Developer

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated EDI services for multiple departments, including PartNet software setup and maintenance to facilitate data transfers, mapping of X.12 standard documents and converting customer interfaces from TLE to BPCS.

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

Senior Project Manager & Developer

Responsibilities:

• Effected successful Y2K compliance conversion to ensure smooth system transition.
• Managed Point of Sale implementation for EyeMasters integration into Island Pacific software.
• Implemented and Administered GENTRAN software

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

MIS Manager/Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Developed numerous RPG IV, RPG 400 and CL - based software applications.
• Conducted successful setup and deployment of PC hardware/software, utilizing Windows-based MS applications.