SUMMARY:

Seasoned IT Leader with 14 years of experience and proven ability to understand business needs, solve problems through effective use of technology. Broad and deep understanding of Master Data Management, MDM Architecture, IT Strategy, Data Governance, Cloud, SaaS, Program Management, Data Analytics, and Solution Architecture. Possess exceptional communication skills. Experienced collaborating multi - discipline teams from requirements gathering, process design, building IT solutions, and applying project management best practices. Led multi-million-dollar enterprise level programs, IT initiatives, and implementations across organizations. Experienced in Waterfall & Agile/Scrum methodologies. Subject Matter Expert in MDM. Certified DB Developer & Scrum Master

KEY STRENGTHS:

• Project Management (Waterfall, Agile/Scrum)
• PMO
• IT Programs
• Business Intelligence
• Supply Chain
• Master Data Management
• PIM (Product Information Management)
• Enterprise IT Strategy
• Data Governance
• ERP
• Business Process Analysis
• Enterprise Architecture
• Cloud / SaaS
• Implementation Strategy
• Team Leadership
• ETL

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• RDBMS - MS SQL Server and Oracle Database
• T-SQL, PL/SQL, XML, Visual Basic, HTML
• ETL - Microsoft SSIS. BI - Microsoft SSRS
• Operating System -Unix, MS Windows/Server
• MS Project, MS Visio, MS Office, Workday
• JIRA, Confluence, Rally, Aha
• GOLD SCM Software Suite (MDM, PIM)
• Dunnhumby (KSSR revenue/pricing software suite for retailers) MDM
• Stibo MDM, Stibo PIM
• Confidential Software Built to Order (MDM)
• Confidential Software Warehouse Management System

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, VA

Chief Architect

Responsibilities:

• Leading enterprise MDM program for Product, Locations, Customer, and Vendor domains
• Leading and managing MDM team of architects, business analysts, and developers.
• Heavily working with business stake holders to gather current state requirements and defining future state
• Responsible in developing MDM road map and leading Data Governance function for the organization
• Guiding business, IT, and MDM team with MDM best practices

Confidential, New York, NY

Director, Information Management

Responsibilities:

• Lifecycle Management on a variety of software development projects, including custom business application products and desktop/web-based software deployments based on Agile Scrum methodologies
• Gather end to end requirements for the solution implemented. Define solution and technical architecture
• Document all business processes (current, and to-go). Developed IT strategy to implement programs
• Responsible for project planning and risk management
• Heavily worked with Product Owner and Scrum team (architects and developers)
• Reflect Agile and Scrum values to the team and coach team member with best practices

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Enterprise Solution Architect, Director

Responsibilities:

• Established IT strategy for organization implementing enterprise applications, programs and projects
• Implemented MDM strategy, and defined enterprise architecture
• As an IT Lead, led on time, on budget, on quality projects during IT engagements
• Received formal 'Above and Beyond Recognition' at Confidential Software, for diligence, dedication and excellence in taking the initiative to improve the Consulting Services practice
• Implemented end-to-end $1.3 Million ‘ Confidential Assortment Planning’ solution for Nine West while leading 10 resources including consultants, functional, technical, and change management architects
• Led project team for multi-million dollar successful implementation for Confidential BTO (Build to Order) MDM project for a 3PL called Neovia Logistics. Delivered s/w solutions for DHL, and Sun Products
• Gathered Master Data (customer, network, site, vendor, item, hierarchy) requirements and document all business processes. Led system configuration as per design
• Architecured end-to-end solution, delivered functional and technical design
• Managed project planning, team, resources including architects, developers, and technical leads
• Provided IT Leadership & guidance to the engagement team thru Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Senior MDM Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Developed MDM strategy, defined architecture and developed MDM domains including Site, Customer, Network, Party, Product, Location, Vendor, and Authorization
• Developed Implementation Methodology for all phases including Preparation, Analysis, Design, Build, Test, and Go-live for Confidential Professional Services Organization
• Responsible to define Data Dictionary, and lead Data Governance for the MDM domains
• Led successful on time/budget rollout of multimillion, Master Data Management (MDM) and Product Information Management (PIM) including Network, Site, Customer, Vendor, Item, Hierarchy
• Led MDM implementation for US largest retailer Dollar General comprising 9000 stores, 9 distribution centers, and 5 product segmentations in a 16-month timeframe
• Developed ERP MDM design package to be use across Confidential for client implementations
• Served as a subject matter expert (SME) in MDM best practices, and implementing MDM solutions
• Led MDM software upgrades, patch releases, and software enhancements
• Architecured MDM , and PIM solutions. Delivered end-to-end solution & technical designs
• Collaborates and l ed team of functional and technical resources including Business Lead, IT Lead,
• Led Data Governance and multiple MDM domains and while working heavily with business, PMO , & IT

Sr. System Application Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Defined MDM architecture and server as an IT Advisor in implementing MDM best practices
• Being a Technology Advisor led a team of architects and consultants during project engagements
• Managed numerous system implementations for KSSR clients by rolling out pricing and promotional cycles using POS data for various categories with quantity of stores ranging from 10 to 600
• Optimized clients profitability up to 9% while maintaining and improving margin, units, and CPI
• Led and implemented Master data and assisted clients with inaccurate, missing promotional data by developing an automated promotion model to generate historical promotional data using client’s Point of Sale
• Automated client’s data processing using SSIS ETL routines by generating XML data feeds
• Led the project team. Gathered business requirements, developed technical, functional design, established test plans, data analysis, managed data integration and perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT)