SUMMARY:

• Technology Manager with Extensive, Proven Experience in a Wide Variety of Environments and Industries.
• Successfully Held Positions Ranging from Programmer/Developer through Business Analyst and Project Manager up to Director of Information Technology; while Retaining a Keen Hands - On Edge.
• Provided Solutions as Both a Consultant and as a Full Time Employee with Equal Dedication and Determination.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Staff /Project Management/ Leader
• Design, Implementation, Management of B2B/B2C Websites
• EDI Management and Support - Extol Integrator, Extol Business Integrator, Gentran Server, GIS
• Mapping Docs: 850, 860, 856, 852, 810, 940, 943, 944, 945, 830, 855, 852, 214, 240, 820, 875, 880, 210, 180 and 997 To and From SAP iDocs. HIPAA EDI 837/834/835/270/271 version 5010.
• Staff Management: Largest Staff Managed: 30 Direct Reports
• Database Management
• Application Design & Development
• Business Analysis
• Systems Analysis
• Hardware/ERP Package/Systems Software Analysis & Implementation
• Programming and Development
• Data Analysis and Conversion

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:

• Apparel/Fashion Retail/Manufacturing/Distribution
• Wines/Spirits Manufacturing/Distribution
• Digital Media - Audio & TV/Video
• Banking/Financial
• Media Music/Entertainment .
• Non-Profit
• Food Distribution/Retail
• Real Estate
• Building/Office Maintenance
• Eyewear Manufacturing/Distribution
• Airlines
• Consumer Electronics
• Box/Paper Manufacturing
• Government (USCG)
• Wallpaper/Fabric Distribution .
• Pharmaceutical
• Jewelry Manufacturing/Distribution
• Healthcare/Hospital

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software: Oracle (Cloud) Fusion SAP (iDocs), SD, FI/CO, & BI), JDE Enterprise One (E1), Oracle OTC, Blue Martini Web/E - commerce, Softlandings Turnover, Extol Business Integrator/AS2, Blue Cherry ERP & Supply Chain, Taxware, Extol Integrator (EDI), Blue Cherry AWS, Vertex CommTax, Inovis(GXS)(Bizmanager), ACS (Apparel Computer Systems), Crystal Reports, GIS (EDI), Gentran Server, PKMS Advanced Warehousing, MS SharePoint, GXS EDI Vendor Web Portal, GXS Trusted Link, Blue Cherry AWS, MS Office/Visio/Exchange/Project, Tie eVision Enterprise EDI, Lawson

Languages: Free format RPG, RPG/ILE, SQLRPGLE, SQL Tables (for files), JAVA Subprocedures/Functions, Service programs, Stored procedures, Triggers, DDS, RPG/4, CL, MQSeries, FTP

Databases: Oracle, MS SQL, DB2

Hardware: PCs, HP Servers, Sun Servers, Hubs, Cisco routers, bridges, Power 7/8, I-Series, AS/400

Operating Systems: MS Windows Server 2003/Windows 8/10, Solaris Unix, Unix, IBM OS/400, SSP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Secaucus, NJ

Consultant-IT/EDI Manager, Project Manager, System Analyst, Developer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all EDI, programming projects. and support in the US and EDI backup/support in Canada.
• Support/manage EDI projects utilizing EXTOL (EEI), AS2. FTP. Create maps and bring new Trading Partners live. Modify/enhance existing EDI maps as requested. Create/modify/enhance EDI formulas, Code Tables, Exit Points.
• Modify EDI front/back end RPG ILE programs/CL as required-interfacing with Oracle OTC, JDE Enterprise One, WMS, and 5 other systems.
• Responsible for the full project life cycle for various projects. The latest-Created Technical Design doc and flowchart for Barnes & Noble automation of returns utilizing EDI 180’s. Created all RPG/ILE progs/CL/Files/FTP scripts for data interfacing with OTC to create credits. Created Test plans/Scripts.
• Managed/worked with off shore Hexaware developers.
• Integrating B2B Orders/XML from 3rd part websites.
• Lead project manager on conversion to Oracle Fusion Cloud based ERP. Migrating all customers (off Oracle OTC) and vendors (off JDE Enterprise One) EDI and custom developed apps to Fusion.

Confidential, Quakertown, PA

Senior Consultant-Manager-IT/EDI Projects

Responsibilities:

• Managed major initiative/project to analyze, document, and fix root causes eliminating manual effort required to fix EDI data on all EDI transactions. Lutron went live about 7 years ago with JDE Enterprise One (E1) 9.1 and because of all the modifications to front/back programs (UBE’s and RPG) there were bugs that need to be analyzed, tested, and eliminated causing EDI docs not be properly updated in E1 or not to be sent out. Created master spreadsheet documenting all (65) issues/manual daily fixes. Created docs with a cover sheet and print screens attached on what files/fields to fix using SQL or DBU for every issue. Eliminated 2 full time positions.
• Analyzed/created specifications to enhance/modify UBE’s eliminating issues. Managed/worked with off shore developers. Analyzed/modified/tested any RPG ILE programs eliminating bugs/issues. Created and maintained Test Plans/Scripts and system Issues utilizing Sharepoint.
• Created/Modified/enhanced EDI maps as requested utilizing EXTOL EDI software as requested.
• Managed/analyzed/resolved all new issues from customers and business as requested.

Confidential, Vidalia, GA

Senior Consultant-Manager-IT Projects/EDI Systems/Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of JDE Enterprise One (E1) 9.1-replacing SAP. Lead EDI resource managing all EDI efforts. Managed project recreating all customers EDI transaction sets maps utilizing GIS EDI software. Modify/enhance existing EDI maps as requested.
• Analyze/create EDI mapping spec documents, mapping to/from F47 tables, for off shore developers. EDI 850 (In/Out), 860,856,810,940 & 945 (for 3PL’s), 824,811,812,943,944,832,879,846,855.
• Analyze/create PL/SQL program specifications to enhance/manipulate data before updating E1 F47 tables or CSV files for outbound transactions and do SQL table lookups to retrieve/convert data from/to E1/customer values.
• Analyze/create UBE specifications to enhance/modify data selection (outbound) and updating E1 (inbound)
• Create custom F5547nnn tables and create specifications to maintain these tables. Example-table to retrieve E1 Sold To, E1 Company, and E1 Business Unit.
• Created/maintained Test Plans/Scripts and system Issues utilizing Sharepoint.

Confidential, Richmond, VA

Senior Consultant-Manager-IT Projects/EDI Systems/Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Support of a massive across the board new ERP system (Epicor) and new EDI system (Tie eVision) implementation. The implementation will start in USA locations and eventually extend around the world.
• Responsible for full project life cycle on assigned new projects/new program development, modifications/enhancements to existing systems. All new development done in RPG/ILE, CL/400 and SQL/400. Support/enhance the existing RPG III, IV, ILE, and Free Format RPG legacy systems.
• Support/manage EDI projects utilizing EXTOL Integrator (EI) and EXTOL Business Integrator (EBI). Create new maps and bring new Trading Partners live. Modify/enhance existing EDI maps as requested. Create/modify/enhance EDI formulas, Code Tables, Exit Points, and front/back end RPG programs. For customers like Sears, Bloomingdale’s, Target, Amazon. Etc. (353 total) In US, Canada, & Mexico. Both DTC (Drop Ship) and Bulk orders shipped to stores.
• Attended classes for Epicor Demand Management and Tie eVision EDI software-created/tested new maps.
• Manage project, 2 in house, and 4 off-shore Tie eVision EDI developers developing EDI maps based on EXTOL maps.

Confidential, Cincinnati, Ohio

Senior Consultant/Manager-IT Projects/EDI Systems/Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Managed large scale global initiative/project - full SAP/EDI implementation for a newly acquired company Confidential for the areas of EDI and SAP OTC, SD, WM, CRM, SCM, MM. Interfacing Gentran EDI, SAP, Retail Pro, and e-Commerce Website. Also managed EDI interfaces with 3PL’s in the US and UK utilizing X.12 and EDIFACT standards. Strong knowledge of SAP/EDI partner setups, IDOC processing and IDOC structures. Created all EDI Maps, incorporating any new requirements (Msg ID’s: 850 Inbound/Outbound, 856, 852, 810, 940, 945, 944, 830, 855, 852, 214,240,820,997). Modify all EDI user exit programs as required.
• Experience with Value Added Networks, mail boxing, and understanding of communication methods such as: AS2, EDIINT, and X.400.
• Created requirements documents, Functional/technical specifications, and maintained utilizing SAP Solman. Created/maintained Test Plans/Scripts and system Issues utilizing Sharepoint.
• Always implemented/maintained JSOX compliance.
• Managed a staff of 2 IT/EDI professionals and outside consultants.

Confidential

Director of IT

Responsibilities:

• Directed, Developed Policies, and Controlled all Companywide Information Systems and Technology activities at multiple locations in the US and Canada for a Footwear/Apparel Manufacturer/Distributor/Retailer including Project Management, IT Governance, IT Budgeting and Procurement, Strategic Planning, Infrastructure Support, and Vendor Management.
• Coordinated all IT initiatives with our parent company, Pentland UK, IT Staff.
• Managed a project creating the Hunter Boot e-Commerce Website and interfacing with our back end ERP Packages Footworks and Retail Pro.
• Managed all Projects and Consultants, Developing Detailed Specs, Enhancing/Modifying Footworks to satisfy Business Requirements across all brands running on an iSeries.
• Managed a Project for Lacoste interfacing ERP order processing with SAP AFS BW/WHM.
• Analyzed/selected new ERP and Supply Chain packages to replace old ERP system.
• Worked with UK IT staff to plan implementation of SAP AFS.
• Managed Trusted Link EDI interfaces with our third party warehouses in US and Canada. Managed a staff of 4 IT professionals and outside infrastructure consultants.
• Results were improved profitability, cost reductions, and overall operational efficiencies.

Confidential

IT Manager/B2B & B2C Systems Integration

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the full project life cycle converting beverage manufacturer/distributor from Inovis EDI software to Extol Business Integrator/AS2 Secure.
• Created new Rulesets(Maps) for EDI Transaction Sets: 850, 860, 856, 852, 810, 940, 943, 944, 945, 830, 855, 852, 214, 240, 820, 875, 880, 210, and 997
• Configure/implement Extol Business Integrator/Extenders integrating B2B XML Schema (P/Os) mapping to/from SAP iDocs and JBA ERP Order files and extracting/integrating inventory on-hand/order ship information with our B2B web order entry system and databases.
• Modified front/back end RPG ILE programs, interacting with Apache CGI Interface, and CL as required.
• Managed project and staff of 6 IT professionals migrating old ERP systems order processing to SAP R/3 4.x SD & FI/CO modules.

Confidential

Consultant/EDI Project Manager/Senior Developer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for full project life cycle converting from Inovis EDI to Extol Integrator EDI software (upgraded to version 6.1).
• Setup/configured Extol communications (network/port/script(s) - both send & receive).
• Recreated all existing Maps and any new requirements. (Msg ID’s: 850, 856, 852, 810, 940, 945, 830, 855, 852, 214,240,820,997).
• Modify all front/back end RPG ILE programs and CL as required.

Confidential

IT Director

Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the President of the division, oversee all business and technology strategies, systems, analysis and management of functionality requirements, and full integration of business solutions for this division.
• This included managing 10 direct reports and multiple vendors supporting a multi-platform, multi-location infrastructure.
• Attended Sarbanes Oxley and ISO 9000 Quality Management System courses.
• Implementation of new Blue Cherry ERP and Supply Chain package (MS Windows Server 2003 OS)
• Analyzed business requirements/processes and created functional specifications to configure system parameters, module control parameters, and system/user security.
• Created user procedural documentation. Improved efficiency and reduced costs of customer service, Sales/Marketing, A/R, and Purchasing/Receiving departments.
• Managed staff of 10 IT professionals and performed on-going systems support and user training.
• Co-Managed design and implementation of B2B and B2C websites managing a staff of 3 consultants and 4 in house java developers using Blue Martini E-commerce Web Order Entry (Solaris UNIX OS).
• Created ERP package EDI internal processes for trading partners & configured Gentran EDI software.
• Assessment of business requirements for system enhancements or modifications to core ERP and Blue Martini E-commerce software. Used UML (United Modeling Lang), Use Cases, and ERD’s. to gather and document requirements- Using Agile Project Methodology.
• Created business functional and technical specifications, project plans and project budgets.
• Directed/managed software consulting companies and in house java developers during the design, development, testing, user acceptance, and implementation of each project.
• Ensured rapid user acceptance by managing and participating in integration testing.
• Integrated core ERP system with Taxware, UPS WorldShip, PeopleSoft, Checkpoint, and Gerber.
• Implemented internal controls for SOX compliance.
• Liaison between division, business/IT, and corporate IT.
• Project Management: creating detail technical specs, project plans and project budgets from business requirements; managing the design, development, testing, and implementation of a series of projects, using Agile Project Methodology. including:
• Blue Martini/Blue Cherry EDI (850) Interface which automatically captures all customer orders entered into our Blue Martini front end website application and imports them into Blue Cherry ERP order processing system. Order data captured and written to work file normally created by Gentran.
• Improving efficiency and reducing costs of customer service department.
• Blue Martini/Blue Cherry order line item Shipping Interface, capturing shipped quantities, dates, and UPS tracking #’s, from ERP system and updating B2B websites.
• B2B website/core ERP system inventory quantities/WIP due date interface. Data captured from ERP system and imported to B2B web application for display when order is placed by our customers.
• Implement Blue Cherry Advanced Warehouse System with RFID.

Confidential

Manager-IT Projects/EDI Systems

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for full project life cycle on assigned new program development, modifications to existing systems, and systems that interface with Lawson financials and PC/Unix plant manufacturing system all in ILE on AS/400.
• Also support Extol Integrator EDI package and develop RPG/ILE interfaces for new trading partners.
• Help desk support for user issues when scheduled.

Confidential

Senior Management Consultant/Project Manager/Senior Developer

Responsibilities:

• Project leader converting all financials to SAP AFS on main system in U.S.
• Business Analyst responsible for analyzing the different business practices in Japan & Spain for the project of copying, modifying & implementing entire system used in the main office to both of these countries
• Also worked with Lotus notes team to integrate sales analysis reporting with web developed applications. Implemented Crystal Reports in main office (US)
• This was a 550 users-network of 14 AS/400’s in 14 Countries.
• Managed/supported GIS EDI package and developed RPG/ILE interfaces for new trading partners.
• Responsible for full project life cycle for required ERP system enhancements.

Confidential

IT Director/Senior Developer/Business Analyst/Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed/Selected and implemented complete New ERP & Supply Chain package, migrating to New AS/400.
• Responsible for all analysis/design, coding and implementing of all custom requests from users and customers.
• Implemented Metaphile Imaging & Cold storage software/hardware.
• Interfaced local gateway (Ethernet router) with PC Lan.
• Implemented Inovis EDI software.
• Performed all Network, Server, and software selection/upgrades.
• Managed a $ 3.5 million annual budget. Managed staff of 20 IT professionals.