SUMMARY:

• History of Identifying and Implementing Innovative - Cost Saving IT Solutions
• Intuitive and versatile IT leader with broad systems and project management capabilities.
• Expertise in ERP distribution and manufacturing; maintenance, repairs and operations; human resources and payroll and e-commerce applications.
• Experienced at implementing networks and telecom systems for multi-site environments.
• Resourceful project manager.
• Analytical and articulate, capable of managing relations with internal and external stakeholders.

EXPERTISE IN:

• Strategic & Technical Planning
• IT Infrastructure Management
• Electronic Commerce/EDI
• ERP Implementation
• Application Design & Development
• Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Business Continuity &
• Networks & Telecom
• Contract Negotiation & Management

Disaster Recovery Planning

• IT Security

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

Operating Systems: UNIX: DEC/OSF1, HP-UX, Tru64, IBM AIX; SUSE Linux; Windows Server; Novell Netware

Languages: C, Visual C++, Visual Basic.Net, Pascal, Prolog, JavaScript, HTML, XML, SQL

Systems & Tools: Visual Studio.Net, PowerBuilder, AutoCAD, Solid Works, MATLAB, Flexsim, NeuralWorks, MS-Office, MS-Project, VISIO, McAfee Enterprise, GroupWise, VMware, Cognos

Databases: Oracle 9i/10g, SQL Server, Sybase, MS Access

Hardware: DEC Alpha, Compaq, IBM RS/6000, HP, Dell, Intermec

Network & Telecom: Ethernet, TCP/IP, IPX; PTP, Frame-Relay, MPLS; 3Com, Motorola, Cisco; Avaya, Mitel

Automation & Control: Modicon, Alan Bradley, Wonderware

Business Applications: MAPCON CMMS, UltiPro HR & Payroll, Tempus, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, BaaN ERP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Baan Consultant

Confidential, Maumee, OH

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed BaaN implementation, packages, modules, interfaces and customizations for transition from Confidential IT to Confidential support, using Confidential ITIL Knowledge Acquisition methodology.
• Developed Knowledge Acquisition Plan (KAP) and System Appreciation Documentation (SAD) on the system. Optimized KAP development using Critical-Chain Project Management methodology. Optimized original project plan by 30%
• Successfully completed Oracle Shop-Floor transition for Confidential domestic plants.

Independent IT Consultant

Confidential, Miami Gardens, FL

Responsibilities:

• Established consulting operation to provide business analysis, ERP implementation, network & telecom and IT security services geared to boost client companies’ performance by optimizing network and information security and reorganizing business functions in finance, distribution and manufacturing.
• Analyzed business functions and optimized business processes for clients, using Lean techniques.
• Technical consultant for Confidential
• Managed technology projects including network and software upgrades.
• Analyzed business functions for customers and prospects streamlining those processes involving document processing.
• Planned and led initiatives for companies.
• Managed projects ranging from website analysis for optimization to engineering permitting for marine shop operations.

Business Manager

Confidential, Hialeah, FL

Responsibilities:

• Managed the family dry-cleaning business: 5 people, 400+ customers.
• Performed accounting and finance, tax reporting, inventory and quality control, payroll, equipment maintenance and information system management functions.
• Improved financial reporting, production quality, and customer service. Reduced operating expenses by 40%.
• Streamlined business processes. Improved production efficiencies by approximately 25%.

IT Manager

Confidential, Hialeah, FL

Responsibilities:

• Group of manufacturing companies in the housing development and road construction industry.
• Directed IT Department, including staff of 7 people and $4 million infrastructure.
• Oversaw all IT operations to support multi-site/multi-company organization with 250+ users. Developed, implemented, and managed application portfolios.
• Assessed business needs continuously. Interacted with senior management and department heads to ensure IT functions fostered of corporate objectives.
• Identified, recommended and implemented IT solutions.
• Managed implementation of BaaN ERP in 5 manufacturing companies ranging from make-to-stock to engineering-to-order environments. Integrated information and streamlined business processes across the organization.
• Attained 50% sales improvement, without addition of staff, as result of implementation.
• Improved customer service and increased sales performance by at least 30% by implementing internal and external EDI using BaaN EDI and Advanced Data Exchange, respectively. EDI implementation supported business with large customers such as Confidential .
• Increased production efficiencies by 30% due to improved performance measurement capabilities by delivering implementation of Tempus Data Collection interfaced with BaaN Sales and Shop-Floor Control.
• Directed implementation of UltiPro Human Resources and Payroll.
• Converted data from legacy system.
• Streamlined payroll processes. Interfaced Payroll with Time & Attendance and facilitated direct deposits.
• Managed development of Visual Molding Scheduling system. Optimized production scheduling and inventory control functions due to improved scheduling functionality and production/inventory visibility.
• Boosted productivity and sales team performance by creating Portable Sales Takeoff system synchronized with Baan Sales Quotations, enabling sales staff to produce complex quotes within minutes.
• Increased efficiency of engineering tasks, reducing turnaround from hours to minutes, by creating software to calculate loading requirements, reinforcing specifications and other engineering calculations.
• Implemented WAN to support multi-site/multi-company organization with locations across FL, GA, NC, and SC. Converted from Frame-Relay to MPLS network and implemented Avaya IP Office telephone system using Voice-over-IP communications, improving telecom performance and cutting annual costs by one third.
• Directed implementation of Oracle 10g database over SUSE Linux, enhancing data availability, reliability and security. Migrated systems from UNIX to Linux and company data from BaaN to Oracle.
• Executed server consolidation project. Reduced TCO and improved systems performance, reliability and capacity by consolidating multiple servers into single/redundant blade server enclosures using HP C and E blade servers, MSA and EVA storage arrays and Fibre Channel connectivity.
• Developed comprehensive plan to reduce communication costs by 20% and eliminate downtime via implementation of Motorola PTP Series 600 wireless bridge to connect main sites.
• Created Telecom Expense Management system to administer telecom assets, analyze costs and savings, allocate costs by company and process payments to telecom providers.
• Negotiated support contracts and service plans to maintain telecom and network systems with service providers while maintaining minimal costs and optimal service level agreements.