Experience

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Over 20 years experience designing, developing, integrating, and supporting corporate custom applications, including ERP, Supply Chain, WMS and TMS functionality.
  • Apply in-depth understanding of business and IT requirements to streamline business processes, resulting in enhanced automation and operational efficiency.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Learn and apply new technologies quickly.
  • Expert knowledge of numerous programming languages, including Oracle PL/SQL, Reports, Forms.
  • Superior communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

Languages:               Oracle Forms 4.5, 6i, 9i, Oracle Reports 2.5, 6i, 9i, PL/SQL, TOAD,

                                  SAP ABAP/4, Informatica, Microsoft Access, C, COBOL, CICS,

                                  TSO/ISPF, OS/JCL, VSAM, DB2/QMF/SQL, AS/400 RPG/ILE, Java,

                                  Javascript, HTML, Loftware, SQL Windows, Easytrieve

Operating Systems: Windows NT/XP/2000, OS/400, UNIX: HP-UX, IBM AIX, SUN Solaris

Database:                 Oracle 7, 8i, 9i, 10g, 11g, DB2, Microsoft Access

Applications:             MARC WMS (Red Prairie), Dallas WMS, Manugistics MTM,

                                  SAP R/3, Manhattan WMi

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

StayFocused Services, Inc., Mogadore, OH 2000-Present

President / Application Developer

 

·         Develop custom software applications in AS400 / Windows / UNIX / Oracle database environments in the distribution / warehousing areas.

·         Designed / developed numerous custom applications (interfaces, screens, reports, labels) between the host (ERP / in-house), WMS and external 3rd party systems.

·         Involved in all phases of the SDLC process including: initial customer requirements gathering, functional / technical design creation, development, user acceptance testing and production support in both onsite and remote environments.

·         Support domestic and international customers in all verticals including and not limited to, retail, manufacturing, distribution and pharmaceutical.

·         Developed real time highly configurable manifesting solution to interface WMS shipment data to all major parcel carriers including: FedEx, UPS, DHL, Purolator, and Canada Post.

·         Developed carrier compliant manifesting software, which included label generation, real time paper / electronic manifest creation and upload.

·         Developed robust carrier compliant freight charge calculation.

 

Technology - Oracle Forms, Reports, PL/SQL, Oracle Stored Procedures,

                      Functions and Triggers, Java Sockets, HTTP/HTTPS, ABAP/4,

                                  Oracle 8i, 9i, 10g, AS/400, RPG/ILE, Java, Javascript, Informatica,

                                  HP-UX, IBM AIX, SUN Solaris, Windows NT

 

OfficeMax, Inc., Shaker Heights, OH 1998-2001

Developer – New Technology

 

·         Designed and implemented menu driven WM subsystem which produces all labels and outbound documentation generated at the distribution centers.

·         Involved in all phases of implementing a warehouse management system (MARC / Manugistics TMS).

·         Designed and implemented customized interface strategy between SAP R/3 and logistics systems.

·         Performed analysis and design to implement the centralized transportation management system.

 

Technology - Oracle Forms 4.5, Reports 2.5, PL/SQL, RPG, ABAP/4, Oracle 8, HP-UX

 

Revco D.S., Inc., Twinsburg, OH 1993-1998

Lead Systems Analyst

 

·         Designed and implemented the pharmacy automatic replenishment system, which was rolled out to the entire 2,600 store chain. The system resulted in cost reductions in excess of 5 million dollars due to decreased store inventory and labor reduction.

·         Participated in the conversion of multiple drug store chains.

·         Involved in designing the infrastructure for the corporate data warehouse.

·         Implemented numerous client server applications to support marketing/ purchasing staff.

 

Technology - Oracle Forms 3.0, SQLWindows, DB2/QMF/SQL, Easytrieve

 

Fabri-Centers of America, Inc., Hudson, OH 1992-1993

Programmer Analyst III

 

·         Served as a major team player throughout all phases of implementing a warehouse management system (Dallas).

·         Designed warehouse outbound processing to provide a more efficient and controlled method of shipping product to the store.

 

Technology - RS/6000, AS/400, RPG, DB2/QMF/SQL, COBOL

 

Florists’ Transworld Delivery Association, Southfield, MI 1989-1992

Lead Programmer

 

  • Heavily involved with analysis, design, and development of an online freight distribution/ warehousing system (CAMBAR).
  • Participated in the conversion and implementation of an order entry/ inventory control system.

 

Technology - CICS, IMS DB/DL1, COBOL, VSAM

  

Electronic Data Systems Corporation, Troy, MI 1988-1989

SED Phase II

 

·         Involved in interface and conversion of an online IMS system to an online DB2 system.

·         Served as a liaison between customer and technical staff.

 

Technology - DB2/QMF/SQL, IMS DB/DL1, COBOL, OS/JCL, VSAM

 

EDUCATION

 

The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Bachelor of Science, May 1988,

Major: Statistics, Minor: Business Administration