Senior Business Technologist Resume

Title
Senior Business Technologist

Primary Skills
ERP, EDI, Business Processes, Project Management

Location
US-FL-Central Florida (will consider relocating)

Posted
Jan-28-09

Senior Business Technologist / Project Manager

Mr. Stein is a Senior Business Technologist and Project Director based in Orlando, Florida. He is a business professional dealing with issues and solutions to problems in the areas of Information Lifecycle Data Management, electronic business transaction flow and business intelligence data storage & retrieval. With a focus on enterprise-wide business analytics he addresses the institutional challenges to reform the business processes across the board. He is a leader in the organizational challenge to move from a siloed approach to more inclusive information management programs that work across the entire company.

As an experienced computer systems professional functioning as an information and data architect, Mr. Stein has gained valuable skills and knowledge by working in a wide range of industries and applying a varied set of technology solutions to complete project tasks and resolve client problems. Mr. Stein's employment and consulting history includes such businesses as Manufacturing/Distribution, Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Telecommunications, Public Accounting, Banking and Finance, Resort and Hotel Management, and Retail Sales and Distribution. Within these organizations, he has performed in positions as Programmer Analyst, Project Manager, Operations Director, Director of Development, Chief Information Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Stein's skills include the ability to take charge of projects, generate cohesive team participation and complete assignments in a timely manner. Since each task of a successful project depends on all previous and subsequent tasks, Mr. Stein has developed project management and team building skills while utilizing precedence and critical path method management techniques. His experience with various computational frameworks, including Client Server, Distributed Data Warehousing, and Centralized Mainframe, provide a basis and experience to address significant business enterprise issues and provide solutions. He has worked with Electronic Business Flow Management (EBFM) systems utilizing EDI and Web Commerce tools to implement business-to-business communications solutions in conjunction with International ERP systems deployments.

During his career, Mr. Stein has enjoyed an in depth involvement with a varied set of technologies and utilized them to provide productive and cost effective business solutions. As a Project Manager, Mr. Stein has worked around the globe reaching from the Prudhoe Bay Alaska to Hong Kong to Europe and Mexico. Working on massive projects like the Prudhoe Bay Sealift Project in Alaska to major manufacturing/distribution operations involving airfreight operations from Hong Kong to the USA, and warehouse management systems in Europe, he has developed team management and implementation skills enabling these and other projects to be completed on time and within budget. Mr. Stein is well versed in financial systems and operations working several years in commercial banking industry and public accounting. He has implemented Enterprise Resource Planning systems for manufacturing/distribution, electronics and pharmaceutical companies. He has also designed and implemented various manufacturing/distribution/financial EDI transaction systems for major manufacturers in the USA, Europe and China.

Citizenship: United States of America

Education: B. S. Management
University of Houston, Houston Texas
Certification: CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
CDP - Certificate in Data Processing

Spoken Languages: Fluent: English (USA), Light: Spanish, German & French.

Computer Languages: HTML, XML, COBOL, Assembler, FORTRAN, PL/I, C++, Visual Basic, VISIO, and RPG
EDI Standards & OS: ANSI X.12, EDIFACT, VICS, UCS, ODETTE, TRADACOMS, and HIPAA X12N; AS2 Security including Secure FTP, Trailblazer,), Sterling Gentran, Inovis/Harbinger/TLE/Premenos, IPNet, Softshare, 1EDI Source, and other EDI Transaction Mapping Systems,
Computer Software: Windows 2003/2000 Server, Windows Vista/XP/2000, IBM Mainframe OS, OS/400, i5 OS, Microsoft Sharepoint, MS Office MS Project, Access , Internet TCP/IP, MS SQL, Oracle, Sterling Software's Connect: Direct (NDM
Hardware & OS: Intel based Servers, HP, IBM System Z, AIX, iSeries (AS/400), IBM and compatible PC's, Point of Sale Systems, CBX Systems, MVS/XA, OS/400
ERP & Other Systems: Oracle Enterprise One (JD Edwards (XE/World/ERP), Peoplesoft HR, JDA, Oracle, Ross (Gembase), SAP, Cimcase/MTMS, Lawson, FreightDATA, AccuPlus

Project Sampling

Managed the establishment of EBFM Services for a West Coast transportation company, establishing electronic transaction operations with both in-house and outsourced transaction management companies. Integrated the accounting and transportation systems to third party billing and transportation scheduling companies using PowerTrack, FreightDATA, and other systems.

Project Manager and Coordinator for a major mid-South heavy equipment manufacturer for a new implementation of JD Edwards World 9.1 electronic transaction processing efforts to automate inbound order processing, outbound invoicing and outbound supplier order processing and invoice payment processes. Trained staff and documented procedures for revised business processes to accommodate the automation of order and procurement business processes.

Performed a Computer Resource Management Review (CRMR) for a specialized services company in the workers' compensation industry focused on these areas:
• Telephone Systems 24 X 7 support.
• Internet Services 24 X 7 support.
• Performance and integration of computer application systems; especially as it relates to telephone application systems, scheduling and infrastructure support.
• Computer Systems infrastructure -- hardware and systems technology.
• Review of backup and recovery capabilities of computer and telephonic based systems.
• Performance and integration of computer application systems; especially as it relates to telephone application systems, scheduling and infrastructure support.
• Review and analysis of electronic transaction flow between operational support systems.

Implemented electronic transaction and communication capabilities in USA and Europe for an International Pharmaceutical company utilizing international value added network and corporate WAN. Interfaced JD Edwards ERP software systems to European based warehouse operations and locally developed warehouse management systems. Trained project team in transaction integration functionality and interface standards and assisted in the development and deployment of the bridging application systems implementation. Acted as liaison project manager to USA based EDI support and development team throughout the deployment process.

Managed the worldwide accounting and MIS activities for a fourteen-division national retail corporation. This included the annual accounting systems reviews as well as work paper preparation and analysis for the annual stockholder audit. Reporting to the Vice Chairman of the company, several special projects were also completed, including the implementation of a twenty four thousand person payroll, conversion to new general ledger and financial reporting systems, and implementation of the accounting systems and procedures for the Hong Kong Far East operation.

Project Manager and coordinator for major corporate system integration efforts for a large media distribution company. Trained project managers on techniques and approaches to organization and functional representation of project efforts. Developed composite project overview and plans for major corporate projects. Coordinated efforts of project managers and teams to achieve project objectives.

Managed the Computer Resource Management Review (CRMR) for a major financial lending organization. Our CRMR services are geared toward clients with a need to determine the value of an IT Organization, business process or project. We review the operational effectiveness of the Computer Resources at the organization. The major components of the Information Technology (IT) organization and how they relate to the overall organization and management structure of the company are analyzed. With a view towards Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) impact as well as cost effective return on investment (ROI), the total picture of how the IT organization contributes to the profitability and cost effective use of business resources. Effectiveness of IT staff and policies and procedures as well as IT Internal Controls and methodologies in use are evaluated.

Conducted a Pre-SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) audit review of corporate systems, functions and internal controls. Conducted overview and analytical review of all financial and operational systems as they pertain to revenue and balance sheet accounting and financial statement preparation. Focus on internal controls and implications of the approval/certification process as defined in Sarbanes-Oxley legislation. Worked with remediation teams to augment existing documentation, procedures and internal controls. Develop a methodology to move the organization toward COBIT/CMM system control levels.

Performed analytical reviews and developed functional and technical design specifications to coordinated hospital, clinical, radiology and laboratory systems data flows to enhance a new Deductible Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) billing processes. Coordinated between each of the subsystem teams to accelerate their data capture and process flows into an enhanced DHMO member billing process. Developed testing criteria and monitored testing and implementation. Worked with accounts receivable and adjudication functional teams to process data in a timely manner in order to produce billable results. Project anticipated return is a $1.4 million revenue increase in first six months.

Managed, coordinated and implemented the electronic transaction deployment for an International hard-goods manufacturer in conjunction with a JD Edwards OneWorld implementation. Project efforts included coordination with multiple divisions across the USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Europe. Centralization efforts of the transaction processing included a new implementation of support infrastructure with new deployments of all purchase order, shipping and invoicing related transactions. Accounts Payable EDI/EFT (820) transactions were implemented for payment of both vendor accounts as well as internal employee accounts. Trading Partner interfaces for inbound Purchase Order, Point of Sale, and order confirmations were implemented. Outbound Advanced Ship Notices (ASN/856), Invoice (810), Remittance/Payment Advice (820) and other supporting electronic transactions were also deployed.

Managed and implemented the HIPAA transaction data base re-engineering project for a State Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) to comply with all federal HIPAA rules that effect how health care claims and data must be processed to be HIPAA compliant. Constructed and issued a State Request for Proposal (RFP) for an software support systems as well as the Proposal Evaluation Documents. The data base re-engineering consisted of a structured 'repository' to map electronic transaction data into and out from interfaced with the State's existing MMIS systems.

Developed HIPAA compliant electronic transaction processes, systems interfaces, procedures and controls for a regional health care provider with membership exceeding 170,000 and provider network of over 3,000 primary care physicians and 5,000 specialty physicians and 100 hospitals. The Erisco/Facets system was the primary support systems for benefit enrollment and records. Erisco/Facets support systems were used to enable inbound/outbound HIPAA EDI transaction in support of HIPAA 834, 835, 837 270/271 transactions. Trained support staff and developed procedures and documentation for ongoing operations and control systems.

Developed and implemented internal Accounts Receivable (A/R) processes to enable the receipt of remittance advice transactions (RA820) into the JD Edwards OneWorld Accounts Receivable system for a leading manufacturer of windows, doors and molding products. The project included building interfaces to J D Edwards (JDE) OneWorld Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) A/R system for trade customer payments and remittance data, implementing automated cash application processes for JDE OneWorld A/R and training internal resources for executing the necessary manual A/R cash application activities.

Deployed a trading partner system for a major electronics company that electronically supplies a comprehensive set of data and information to the Strategic Supplier/Partners. The two prime objectives of the business model are increased inventory turns while increasing the Customers' schedule flexibility in a zero stock-out, and Supplier managed MRP environment utilizing electronic commerce. The overall program objective is to share vital information with the Supplier/Partner to allow for the transitioning of the decision-making process from within the electronics company to the supply chain link with the greatest degree of control and flexibility; the electronics distribution channel.

Developed and implemented internal Accounts Receivable processes for an international household appliance manufacturer and distributor encompassing activities currently provided by a third party service. Implemented Harbinger EDI interfaces to JD Edwards A/R for trade customer payments and remittance data; established trade customer lockboxes, built an automated cash application process for JD Edwards A/R, and staffed/trained internal resources for executing the necessary manual A/R cash application activities. Project included banking lock box interfaces be developed with electronic funds transfer processing and automated remittance advice processing utilizing EDI X.12 standard transaction sets with adjustment activity reported on EDI X.12 transactions.

Managed the deployment of a food service company's implementation of NT Based SAP EDI for the application interface to a wholesale distribution chain. Coordinated the IDOC interface with Harbinger TLE, EDI translation software, for Purchase Order, Order Confirmation and Invoicing. Managed the application and user dialog interface to ensure accurate translation and subsequent order processing and distribution. Also coordinated the EDI processing for inter-company order fulfillment and distribution on a linked AS/400

Analyzed the accounting and sales order entry system for a national manufacturing and distribution company of petroleum-based products to establish trading partner electronic interfaces. Selected and installed electronic data exchange software to interface to the accounting systems to map order entry and sales information to standard transaction sets. Developed the necessary programs and procedures to map the trading partner transaction sets to acceptable input data formats for input into the company's accounting systems.

Certifications
CISA
CDP


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