TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: DOS, Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / XP / ME / Windows 7,Windows Server 2000 / MS SQL Server, LINUX, AS/400 (iSeries)

Software Applications: Installation and Configuration of Software, MS Office, ASP.NET, VB.NET, SQL Database distribution, SQL Server DTS Utility, Gentran Integration Suite (4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3 ), Gentran Server, Oracle, Toad, XML, XPath, Edifecs SpecBuilder, iSeries Navigator, Gentran for iSeries, Axway Secure Transport (Tumbleweed), iWay, iWay Integration Tools

Hardware: Drive Configuration, IDE Drives, Installation of Memory, Memory Updates, DNS, TCP/IP Configuration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Louisville, KY

Senior GIS - EDI Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Design and modify translation maps (ODBC, positional flat file, XML, csv, and EDI X12) to handle inbound 810, 824, 830, 846, 856, 861, 863, 870; outbound 810, 846, 856, 861, 862, 870 with multiple trade partners (Steel Mills, Processors and end Customers) via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
• Design and modify internal business processes within GIS 4.3 (Gentran Integration Suite) to handle the processing of data across various internal platforms for order processing and record archiving.
• Document existing GIS framework and develop Disaster Recovery testing plan.
• Set up and maintain trade partner data within AS400 iSeries as well as GIS and Gentran Server (AS400) and GIS EDI processes.
• Coordinate with enterprise level clients for EDI lifecycle testing and troubleshooting.
• Maintain working relationship with trade partner IT divisions and EDI coordinators, including enterprise level clients.
• Develop GIS business processes to capture document tracking data and create positional flat file for updating iSeries records.
• Worked with DBA to apply GIS patch (4317, 4322) upgrade and testing.
• Coordinate and test for Application migration to Cloud Environment (VMWare)
• Assist in redesign of outbound transactions to read from structured flat file format - including design specifications.
• Mapped outbound transactions from structured “system neutral file” to X12 or CSV as required by partner.
• Assist in planning migration from iSeries GENTRAN to GIS platform.
• Redesigned inbound Employees expense account file (Concur - Standard Accounting Extract) to load to multiple vendor accounts in SAP based on method of purchase and enhanced with automatically submitting remit file to credit card vendor to coincide with ACH payment
• Enhanced inbound EDI invoice process to handle detailed billing from multiple processes on same raw coil.
• Enhanced inbound EDI invoice process to distinguish between different source plants when partner using same COMM IDs.
• Member of three-person team responsible for designing stand-alone EDI Process which would be completely platform independent (eventually replacing 3 Legacy systems)
• Identified weaknesses in outbound EDI invoicing process and helped set list of system changes required to accommodate.
• Provided specifications for design of Secure Transport process flows for migration off Legacy systems,
• Modified and enhanced Secure Transport Process flows in new platform and supported migration off of legacy platform for all but one transaction.
• IT Auditor - reviewed procedures for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal compliance.

Confidential, Louisville, KY

Senior GIS - EDI Analyst

Responsibilities:

• As detailed above. Duties were same after conversion to permanent position in 11/2009

Confidential, Raleigh, NC

EDI Developer\System Engineer EDI

Responsibilities:

• Maintain existing Gentran Server for Windows (5.0) EDI environment while assisting in GIS migration
• Document existing EDI/ERP (Movex) correlation and GENTRAN Server jobs for planning GIS Design and implementation.
• Test outbound EDI 870 (Order Status), 810 (Invoice), and 856 (ASN) documents from the new SAP ERP through the GIS EDI configuration to validate output matched pre-implementation configurations.
• Map translation objects and AS2 communications for the 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender Transaction
• Modify 870 Order Status Inquiry documentation to coincide with changes in business decisions to order handling.
• Analyze proposed GIS/SAP implementations to validate EDI transactions to ensure customers not affected by migration.
• Coordinate with customers to troubleshoot and resolve complications resulting from EDI/ERP migration.
• Coordinate with enterprise level clients to validate migration output compatibility.
• Identified an issue with proposed solution that would result in an extra $3000-$4000 in service fees per year and proposed solution batching to development team for implementation.
• Coordinate AS2 certificate upgrades as well as AS2 service migrations.
• Design and implement failover communication plan as backup for unforeseen GIS difficulties allowing for uninterrupted order processing (approximately 1000-1500 transactions a week)
• Update EDI Transaction specification documentation for development use
• Update EDI Trade Partner specifications package to provide new distributers with the most current mapping requirements.
• Modify legacy Gentran system to support sales report feed from offices to existing reporting system.
• Document post-migration legacy system to reflect current implementation and system configurations

Confidential, Whitsett, NC / High Point, NC

Developer\Application Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Design and modify translation maps to handle inbound 850, 816, 820, 824, 864 outbound 810, 856, 855, 832 with multiple trade partners (20-25 distributors and 2 Enterprise level customers per business unit) via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
• Design and modify internal business processes (approximately 60 BP per business unit) within GIS (Gentran Integration Suite) to handle the processing of data across various internal platforms for order processing and record archiving.
• Document existing GIS framework at Universal Furniture and analyze for adaptation to Legacy Classic Furniture needs
• Develop migration plan for moving Legacy’s 32 trade partners to new GIS framework
• Design, test, and implement EDI framework on GIS for new business unit Home Furniture Outfitters
• Customize data handlers and xml stylesheets for utilization by end-users in order processing.
• Set up and maintain trade partner data within Oracle ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and Gentran Server and GIS EDI processes.
• Troubleshoot order errors in automatic processes to maintain order flow and product shipping.
• Customization of Oracle processes and scripts to handle customized subdivisions to meet business needs.
• Migrate company from GENTRAN Server for Windows 4.0 to GIS/Sterling Integrator to accommodate future growth and cut costs.
• Design and implement GIS processes for communicating via GIS between trade partners and newly acquired business unit CraftMaster Furniture - paying attention to current AS400 environment and projected post-Oracle migration environment.
• Coordinate with enterprise level clients for EDI lifecycle testing and troubleshooting.
• Solely responsible for EDI development, testing and business process implementation following merger of IT departments (Samson Marketing handled EDI for four companies with 30+ trade partners each).
• Maintain working relationship with trade partner IT divisions and EDI coordinators, including enterprise level clients.
• Develop and maintain interface between GIS and AS400 ERP environment via XML documents.
• Develop dual document feed that allowed processing of data to XML AS400 feed or flatfile Oracle feed for initial Craftmaster migration steps.
• Develop Oracle stored procedures for data extraction pertaining to merchandise catalog (UPC)
• Modified label layouts and troubleshoot Zebra printer problems remotely utilizing Loftware, BarTender, and custom Access applications while working with on-site operators.
• Identified manual business practice in the accounting department that was preventing EDI invoicing which resulted in over $6 million worth of electronic invoices in a single quarter not to be generated. Proposed an action plan which changed processes and allowed for proper billing sequencing.
• Identified issue with new business unit (specialized DBA) UPC designations that were resulting in enterprise level customer mislabeling manufacturers in catalog and proposed action plan for resolving issue and updating back-end systems to correct for variation from previous manufacturer ID standard.