OBJECTIVE:

• Working as a Business Analyst, Portfolio Planner or Web Developer in support of automotive executive decision makers. Extensive experience in the Information Technology industry working on various Confidential projects with a focus on analyzing, designing, developing and implementing systems over multiple hardware platforms. Looking for solutions to problems that others don't see. Finding alternative ways and approaches to solve complex systems while simplifying and streamlining the processes.

SUMMARY:

• Creative, innovative, analytical and dedicated Software Engineer with a strong background in web development by creating dynamic, database driven web sites.
• Worked with senior GM management to provide customized vehicle and powertrain portfolio reports by creating the GM3PD Dynamic Report Generator.
• Strong emphasis on system design and database development using a wide variety of programming languages and various development methodologies.
• Career work has included project management and major system implementations, with a proven track record of success working in a matrix team environment and cross vendor relationships.
• Provided executive support and vehicle portfolio analysis to create the Confidential Viability Plan for Congress and the US Treasury Secretary.
• Excellent communication skills and a burning desire to get the job done on time and under budget.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: HTML, ASP Classic, Visual Basic, SQL, VB.NET, ASP.NET, C, C#, JavaScript, ADO, IIS, CSS Stylesheets, XML, DHTML, PL/1, Fortran, Pascal, Clarion, PHP, Cognos Impromptu

Software: Microsoft Office 2003/2007 Suite: (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Front Page), Microsoft Visual Studio, ASPdb (beta tester), PhotoShop, Tornado and CG (Code Generator), Crystal Reports, Lotus Notes, Visual Basic, MS Project, Agile, Visio

Database: MS Access, MS SQL Server 2000/2005/2008, Oracle 8/9i/10g, Focus, PC/Focus, MySQL

Operating Systems: Windows (7/Vista/XP Professional/2000/2003 Server/2008 Server /NT), DOS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Webmaster

Confidential, Rochester Hills, MI

Responsibilities:

• Changed the naming scheme for 9000+ products to increase SEO page rankings in Confidential and Bing searches. Developed new MainSite code generators from pre - generated web pages to a pure dynamic web environment.
• Developed standards for web images (lower resolution with high quality for faster load times). Documented "Generate and Publish" process to turn over responsibility to our Marketing group. Went from al Provided support for our Marketing and Customer Support departments when problems occurred Fixed our external export feeds to Confidential, Bing, Share-A-Sale, DealOz, ShopZilla (BizRate), Amazon and SortPrice

Senior Process Engineer / Info Specialist

Confidential, Warren, MI

Responsibilities:

• Worked to create the Competitive Intelligence database (CI) to be used as a single global repository for all non- Confidential vehicles around the world Developed leading edge cross platform web applications utilizing various technologies including; Active Server Pages (ASP), Internet Information Server 4.0/5.0 (IIS), and Structured Query Language (SQL

Senior Systems Engineer

Confidential, Troy, MI

Responsibilities:

• Provided business simulation services modeling "what-if" scenarios of tactical and strategic business plans for Confidential using PLANETS. Used the tool to select several new assembly plant locations and to re-allocate production between existing and new facilities

Senior Systems Engineer

Confidential, Southfield, MI

Responsibilities:

• Developed the personal computer version of the Suggestion Tracking and Reporting System (PC/STARS) which was responsible for tracking more than $500 million of potential cost-saving ideas each year and continues to be an integral part of the GM Quality Network

Senior Systems Engineer

Confidential, Troy, MI

Responsibilities:

• Designed, developed and implemented a large-scale mixed integer linear programming system to solve allocation and facility site selection problems (PLANETS)

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Confidential, Kokomo, IN

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented MIS systems for Industrial Engineering using 4GL language. Mechanized the routing, new parts notice and tool record processes

Senior Project Engineer

Confidential, Warren, MI

Responsibilities:

• Conducted worldwide component allocation and plant site selection study for Adam Opel (PLANETS) which resulted in $750 million cost avoidance and the construction of three new European plants. Designed, implemented and supported a corporate time-sharing forecasting, planning and reporting system that was used by over 300 Confidential divisions worldwide as a focal point to share critical corporate planning and production scheduling information.

Project Engineer / Student

Confidential, Warren, MI

Responsibilities:

• GMI thesis led to the adoption of the "quick-spec" in ordering cars from Chevrolet dealerships, which was subsequently adopted throughout Confidential (RPO codes on window sticker). Cooperated in the development of the Weld Quality Monitor to dramatically reduce assembly plant electric power consumptions and produce better assembly welds without major sparking. Used in every GM assembly and component manufacturing location around the world with an estimated $1B savings per year. Coined the phrase "catalytic converter" in 1971 by developing the first exhaust prototype which satisfied the newly regulated 1980 EPA air pollution standards.

Digital Marketing Business Analyst

Confidential, Detroit, MI

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for maintaining the relationship with the end user (i.e. Business Team / Customer) in key business threads. Responsible for eliciting requirements / user stories and represent them to the Enterprise Sustain Services teams throughout the systems development cycle. Assist business with problem and incident management reporting.
• Support IT strategy developmentand project execution role for Plan and Define as part of System Development process. Development of business process models, business requirements/user stories (functional and non - functional) and product backlog for the business processes for project lead.