Application Specialist Resume
Bayport, NY
SUMMARY:
- Experienced, hands - on senior information technology management professional with extensive corporate IT management background.
- Experience includes a wide array of hardware and software platforms.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to execute the implementation of ERP systems across all functions of a corporate environment.
- Productively work with senior management to address corporate goals defining technology’s role in the execution of the corporate business plan.
- Evaluate technology options to address corporate needs in the most cost effective manner.
- Manage relationships with all technology vendors.
- Lead IT staff and assess staff for appropriate technical skills to support corporate IT strategy.
- Excellent project management, technical, verbal and written communication skills.
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY:
Programming Languages: RPG ILE, AS/400 CL, HTML, COBOL.
Software Systems: Confidential OS/400, Query 400, SQL, Infor Confidential ERP, Mincron ERP, J.D. Edwards World, DEC VAX/VMS, Unisys OS/3, OS JCL, ASK MANMAN, NGSI I.Q., Microsoft Office Suite, New Generations IQ, Showcase Strategy, Cognos, Harbinger Trusted Link EDI, Connectwise, Infotronix Attendance Pro, iDatix Document Management, WinDSX Security Access.
Hardware: Confidential AS/400 iSeries, Windows Servers & PCs, Hyper-V.
Applications: All aspects of manufacturing including inventory, order management, marketing, financials, purchasing, and E.D.I. Also travel reservations and voice response.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Confidential, Bayport, NY
Application Specialist
Responsibilities:
- Application specialist focused on user community support for a plumbing supply distributor with 20 branches and revenue in excess of $300 million.
- Responsible for all issues related to Mincron ERP running on an Confidential iSeries. This includes interfacing with Mincron support regarding unusual issues and software code analysis.
- Project Manager for migration project moving from Mincron ERP to Epicor Eclipse.
- Responsible for all aspects of data conversions including coding.
- Assist IT staff with help desk issues as needed.
- Manage Confidential iSeries performing various maintenance tasks as needed.
Confidential, Palmetto, FL
IT Director
Responsibilities:
- Management and responsibility for the IT function for a technology manufacturer specializing in telecommunications, alarms management, and electronic manufacturing with revenues up to $46 million.
- Evaluate key business processes for improvement utilizing Infor’s Confidential ERP software and in-house developed solutions. Business processes addressed include all aspects of supply chain management, manufacturing, and finance.
- Directed the restructuring of the Infor/ Confidential general ledger. Developed new financial reports to create transparency to general ledger posting.
- Selected and implemented a new analysis tool (New Generations IQ) to replace outdated and inaccurate reporting system resulting in the organization’s first “real time” reporting system. Data warehouse developed with over 300 reports. Flexible output options including sending data to HTML, Excel, or print report.
- Implemented document management solution to reduce paper costs and address storage limitations in preparation for company relocation to new facility.
- Executed new Hyper-V server implementation to consolidate and replace older server technology.
- Manage all aspects of vendor relationships related to hardware, software, and other IT related infrastructure. Recommendations made and justified to senior management.
- Responsible for IT staff including programming and network administration. This includes performance reviews, establishment of goals, and periodic progress reviews.
Confidential, Jericho, NY
IT Director
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all IT functions for a market leader in the consumer packaged goods industry. This position reported to the Senior Vice President.
- Maintained all Infor Confidential ERP applications running on an Confidential iSeries (AS/400) Model 520. This included all aspects of supply chain management including order entry, pricing, promotions, billing, sales, purchasing, and automated picking. Manufacturing applications included MRP, manufacturing data management including BOM, and shop floor control. Confidential EAM (Plant Maintenance) also supported at the Friendship plant. All financial functions utilized including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit deduction management, Configurable Enterprise Accounting general ledger, and cost accounting.
- Established IT department goals. Developed, executed, and supported plans to meet the established goals.
- Directed the streamlining of the manufacturing process with the development of new systems. This included various initiatives including the implementation of a new production planning system, and an automated bar code system to accommodate the stocking of completed shop orders.
- Analyzed business processes to determine areas where technology could be better utilized to improve process efficiency. Collaborated with senior management to define strategy and project planning. Project Management responsibilities included the development of all project specifications, and all aspects of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Managed vendor relationships relating to hardware, software, consulting, and communications.
- Responsible for a staff of seven including RPG and visual basic programmers, as well as network technicians. This included performance measurement, review, and establishment of goals consistent with the company and department objectives.
Confidential, Valley Stream, NY
IS Director
Responsibilities:
- Fully responsible for all aspects of the IS function. This position reports to the CFO.
- Supported corporate headquarters in Valley Stream as well as four remote sites including JFK International Airport, Manhattan, Minnesota, and Arizona offices.
- Supported all JDEdwards applications on Confidential iSeries including payroll, human resources, purchasing, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
- Implemented Infotronix Attendance Pro software at JFK International airport to track employee payroll information. Also integrated data with JDEdwards system.
Confidential, Westbury, NY
IS Manager
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all IS functions for a manufacturing division of a major international company. This included defining management and user needs, system design, and implementing solutions. Responsibilities also included coordinating and involvement in global IT strategy and projects. Fully responsible for an operational budget of approximately $1.5M a year and capital budget planning.
- Managed a staff including two programmer/analysts, a system administrator, and three network specialists.
- Directed the implementation of an Confidential AS/400 utilizing System Software Associates’ Confidential ERP package. This included the full suite of products including inventory management, manufacturing data management, material resource planning, supply chain management, and all financial applications including general ledger. Project responsibilities included all data conversions, software modifications, hardware planning, and budgeting.
- Managed the upgrade project implementing Confidential Version 6.0 Client/Server release.