Resume of IT Consultant

Title
IT Consultant

Primary Skills
Software Design and Development, Business Modeling and Process Optimization, User Training and Support

Location
US-OH-Dublin

Posted
Jan-02-07

SUMMARY
Accomplished technical professional with extensive experience designing innovative applications to increase productivity and support defined business objectives.

Record of achievement in application development, project management, and dramatically improving application / system infrastructures. In-depth knowledge of existing application development and business modeling methodologies, with the ability to apply them to the strategic benefit of the organization. Innovative thinker, quickly assessing complex, enterprise-wide application and architectural issues and performing root-cause analysis to provide lasting resolution.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Software Design and Development
Full Life Cycle Project Management
Technical Consulting Services
Application Implementation & Testing
Business Modeling and Process Optimization
User Training and Support

SUMMARY
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Platforms: VAX/ALPHA, HP3000, Windows XP/NT/2000/9x, VMS 8.2, MVS, UNIX, Solaris

Tools: DCL RMS, C/C++, COBOL, FORTRAN, BASIC, MQSeries, Java, Perl, CMS, MMS, FMS, FDL, RDB, Ingess DB, SAP, Business Objects, Oracle, RDB, PL/SQL, FTP, EDI, RFID, Aspen, PeopleSoft, Kronos, Trackwise, Clipper Ship, SOX, Red Prairie, Crystal Reports, PLC Wonderware, Teradata, BTEQ

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sr. Application Developer - 2006 - Present
H&R BLOCK, Columbus, OH
Technical Scope: VMS 8.2, DCL RMS, C / C++, Java, Perl, CMS, MMS, FMS, FDL, MQSeries

Engaged to direct cradle-to-grave project life cycle, encompassing requirements analysis, application development, and State/Federal certifications for electronic filing system (EFS) client and host software applications. Train and mentor 50+ high-performance development team members. Collaborate with key stakeholders to align project with company objectives.

Key Projects & Achievements:

EFS - Updated EFS for rollout of new and existing product base, completing project within Federal and State specified timeframe.

Formatter - Played a key role in creating, testing, and implementing a formatter utility utilized in inter-process interfaces for state, federal, and bank transactions.

IMAL - Developed an application to facilitate preseason loan and Debit Card processing.

Sr. Project Consultant 2005 - 2006
ASTRA ZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS, Newark, DE
Technical Scope: VMS, DCL RMS, RDB, RDO, Ingess DB, SAP, Business Objects, C / C ++ / C#, Oracle, RDB, UNIX, CMS, MMS, PL / SQL, FTP, EDI, RFID, Aspen, PeopleSoft, Kronos, Trackwise, Clipper Ship, MQSeries

Led full life cycle design, development, support, and enhancement of mission critical applications, with responsibility for reverse engineering, re-hosting, and optimization of warehouse-automated systems, and development of SAP interfaces for automated systems. Resolved production issues and set up disaster recovery plans. Cultivated and maintained client and stakeholder relationships to ensure implementation of client requirements. During full life cycle, maintained and encouraged client/ stakeholder relationships resulting in minimal recurring rework efforts. Maintained compliance with FDA requirements. Tested system and application validation.

Key Projects & Achievements:

Auto Weigh - Drove development of this automated manufacturing batch-run monitor, encompassing functionality to ensure product-batch consistency while operating within a real-time production environment. Implemented reporting features incorporating FDA GMP requirements.

Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems - Took the lead in developing this production storage system, including integrated auto store algorithms to selectively store both finished products and component elements in alignment with FIFO requirements and manufacturing best practices. System successfully increased efficiency as well as adapted to varied storage environmental constraints and production demand requirements.

Labor Data System (LDS) - Played a central role in collaborating with key stakeholders to research, select, and implement a leading-edge replacement for an outdated legacy system.

Payload Dynamics - Completed additional key projects, to include creating vehicle selection / payload routing routines for an Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) project; developing Case Pick Management (CPM) Systems; and an application to automate order and carrier conveyer routing and fulfillment.

Sr. Applications Developer 2002 - 2005
PEPSI BUSINESS SOLUTIONS GROUP, Bradenton, FL
Technical Scope: C, FORTRAN, SAP, Red Prairie, VMS, DCL, CMS, FMS, RDB, FDL, RMS, Oracle, SQL, RDO, PLC, EDI, Crystal Reports, PLC Wonderware, MQSeries

Provided full life cycle IT and engineering design support for company's chilled product supply chain. Managed 24/7 call support to optimize system throughput and business requirements.

Key Projects & Achievements:

Warehouse Management System - Led platform migration to Red Prairie, overseeing application support, enhancement and development of multiple facets of system, to include automatic storage retrieval and automated conveyor system, as well as driving development of system, work scheduler / communication development and distribution control system interface.

Central Inventory Management System (CIMS) - Spearheaded development and production of multiple application modules used to track, distribute, and reconcile product across multiple locations.

Real Time Railcar/ Product Tracking and Yard Maintenance - Designed and implemented a robust tracking system, incorporating GPS functionality, to enable real time tracking and planning of environmental and transportation dynamics data.

Sr. Developer/Analyst - 2001 - 2002
ALL AMERICAN SEMICONDUCTOR, Miami Lakes, FL
Technical Scope: VMS, C, BASIC, TOLAS, FMS, CMS, RMS, RDB, FDL, RMS, Oracle, SQL, SQL Server, Java, FTP, EDI

Fulfilled multiple project management and hands-on responsibilities, including system maintenance and user enhancement implementation, development of interface software, and providing exported data to company's Web-based SQL servers.

Key Projects & Achievements:

Purchase Order Auto Receipt Function - Led development of a multifunction receiving-dock application to streamline inventory intake, updating, and storage routing.

Automated Product Allocation Audit System - Streamlined and automated order fulfillment incorporating actual and project demand statistics to enable minimization of inventory. ?

Automated Barcode Generation System - Facilitated shipping dock operations through development of an automated application, incorporating customer bar-coding requirements.

Sr. Applications Consultant - 1998 - 2001
AT&T WIRELESS, North Palm Beach, FL
Technical Scope: VMS, COBOL, C/C++, SAS, Teradata, RDB, CMS, FDL, FMS, Oracle, SQL, FTP

Advanced to take the reins of the Wireless RF Engineering and IT applications development. Oversaw cradle-to-grave project life cycles. Supervised 21 junior developers, including training, mentoring, and reviewing work. Collaborated with key departments, to include engineering, accounting, customer service, and legal. Interfaced with kiosks and retail stores to propel implementations. Directed end-to-end project identification and issue resolution.

Key Projects & Achievements:

RF Performance Tracking / Evaluation System - Spearheaded full life cycle development, testing and deployment, including new switch identification and system implementation, database design and development, collection interface creation, and database load routines.

Enterprise Platform Migration - Led migration procedures, including program and command stream migration with strict adherence to Y2K requirements. Incorporated five different regional systems into one national repository.

Y2K Application Preparedness - Identified and resolved issues in 2500+ programs and 1000+ command procedures, including regression testing for Corporate Reporting system.

IT Project Lead - Jan. 1996 - 1997
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL, Milwaukee, WI
Technical Scope: VMS, MVS, C, FMS, RDB, IDMS, FDL, RMS, SQL

Engaged to oversee redesign, conversion, testing, and deployment of nationwide online inventory and billing system, encompassing migration and update from outdated technology. Developed and implemented transaction processing functionality with real time connections to multiple vendor TP terminals nationwide.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Quad Graphics,, Sussex, WI
Consultant

Principal Consultant
General Electric Information Systems, Atlanta, GA

Senior Consultant
General Electric Armament Division, Burlington, VT

Senior Engineer
Boeing Aircraft,, Wichita, KS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
M.B.A., Technology Management/Organizational Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

Master of Science, Systems Engineering
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering/Computer Science
STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute
Senior Member of the Technology Council - Gerson Lehrman Group
SAS Certification - SAS Institute
IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ACM - Association for Computing Machinery

Certifications
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