Aligning global business objectives with technology to maximize the value of IT infrastructures and support operations are some of the many ways I was successful in impacting the performance and profitability of global companies. Seeking to contribute the same to a progressive organization such as yours, I included my resume in this package for your consideration.
With demonstrated achievements in leading diverse facets of IT, architectures, software development, and operations, while delivering inventive solutions to complex problems, I offer your company a unique ability to quickly generate positive growth and achieve streamlined processes.
A sample of my numerous achievements include:
• Saving more than $200 million in hardware and software acquisitions over the last 3 years by steering productive negotiations and leading diverse cost-saving initiatives.
• Engineering and leading software development efforts that significantly attributed to business growth; ie SAP R3, Siebel, Manugistics, Oracle, DB2, Identity Management, Security and compliance, RFID research and development; and eBusiness / Java applications.
• Architected quality assurance automation to streamline regression testing and improve product delivery.
• Extensive back in implementing, project management, and upgrading SAP R3 and Siebel .
• Delivered significant measurable impact in business process and IT improvements by establishing solid SLA’s, KPI’s, procedures and promoting value-added alliances with external business partners and vendors.
• Optimizing the efficiency of the overall global workforce by building centers of excellence and eliminating redundant roles within the IS structure.
• Being honored with awards and receiving recognitions for displayed leadership and outstanding performance.
Additionally, I have proven to be effective in:
• Igniting major business turnarounds, enlarging customer bases and contributing to revenue expansion.
• Identifying key opportunities to enhance operations and re-engineer processes.
• Engineering numerous process improvement strategies and incorporating change controls.
• Impacting corporate productivity and efficiency through the development and implementation of new solutions and strategies.
• Lean Management, promoting productivity, recognition, together with dedication, drive, total engagement, bolstering employee retention, morale and job satisfaction by promoting internal career progression through the development of advantageous training plans and career paths for all infrastructure teams.
Today, with organizations of all sizes seeking adept leaders who are capable of producing results rapidly, my ability to leverage technical teams to deliver complex, large-scale projects on time and under budget can help your company achieve its bottom-line objectives.
Skills:
Project manager Erp, Sap< Siebel, Operations, Production
Known languages (and levels):
English-Very Good
French-A little
Spanish-A little
Type of Employment wanted:
Full Time
Minimum Yearly Salary in Numbers:
70000 Euro
Current Location:
Spain, Madrid
Education & Experience
Education History, Qualifications & other additional information:
Level of Education:
Bachelor
BS, Computer Science
Remote Studies (US Air Force Overseas Education Program)
University of Maryland
AA, Computer Science
US Air Force University
IBM Certified System Engineer
Work History & Experience:
Years of Work Experience:
More than 15 Years
Chep International, Orlando, Fl 1997 – 2008
(world leader in Pallet Pooling.)
Director of Information Technology, (Acting VP, IS Infrastructure 2007 – 2008)
Recruited as functional manager for technology to turn around underperforming and demoralized IT organization and quickly promoted to Director. Challenged to develop and champion strategic vision, and roadmap to utilize technical solutions as a valued asset to support corporate goals.
Manage a globally dispersed team of 130 employees, within 10 nations supporting Global 24x7 operations worldwide. I also have full responsibility for an environment that is comprised of 1-global data center and 13-computer rooms running Sap (r3, Bw and Portals), Manugistics, and Siebel; a network of 130 dedicated communication circuits, and a multi-lingual help desk supporting a working population of 7,000 employees, 8-languages, in 50 different countries. Inclusive authority to all global infrastructure responsibility for equipment and software acquisition, contract negotiations, vendor management, disaster recovery / business continuity planning, data center and enterprise system architectures and software topologies, data base management, SAP Basis and Unix engineers, SAP Portal Web masters, security, quality assurance, Global Production Services and help desk operations worldwide. Manage an annual budget of $40M.
• Collaborated closely with executives and department managers in reviewing existing systems and supporting procedures to identify areas for improvement, established SLA’s and SOP’s to standardize support.
• Introduced formal methodologies and practices to improve internal customer communications and prioritize initiatives according to expected ROI.
• Fostered an IT environment of empowerment and accountability to improve individual and group performance and support continuous improvement.
• Led the consolidation of multiple proprietary legacy systems and implemented SAP R3, Siebel, Manugistics, and Business Warehouse systems slashing closing cycle 50% and delivering $1.250M reduction in annual operating costs.
• Established Change Management and oversight processes that led to flawless implementation and minimizing business impact throughout the global.
• Developed and deployed a standardized Global processing topology, which allowed “lights-out operations” worldwide.
• Designed and developed automated quality assurance processes to eliminate overheads, erroneous defects, and streamlining delivery of software improvements to the marketplace.
• Lead the replacement of mission-critical regional systems to produce a centralized repository for 50 countries worldwide to support best practices, improve data management and increase customer satisfaction.
• Spearheaded a full replacement outdated ERP system to Sap Ecc 5.0 to improve visibility, reporting capabilities, support business growth and enhance decision-making capabilities.
• Negotiated a 50% reduction in annual overhead expense overheads, $2 Million dollars savings delivered.
• Reduction of 75% to 85% in TCO and procurement overheads, $200 Million dollars in acquisition savings.
• Streamlined and consolidated global workforce building “centers of excellence” and eliminating redundant roles within the IS structure, and achieving an overall productivity rating of 30% below Gartner workforce benchmarks. Rated “Best in Class” throughout Brambles.
• Built a “world-class” data-processing infrastructure that withstood 4-major hurricane threats in 2004, without any processing disruption to the business.
• Developed comprehensive training plans and career paths for all infrastructure teams, promoting career progression, improving overall job satisfaction, morale and retention.
• Credited for managing IT Infrastructure costs less than 1% of sales versus industry average of 3.5%.
Awards:
• 1999 - CHEP Outstanding Employee of the Year.
• 2004 - CHEP Circle of Excellence: Outstanding Leadership Award.
Alliance Systems & Programming, St. Louis, MO 1995 – 1997
(IBM Business Partner.)
Integration Manager – Business Systems & Information Services
Aggressively recruited to serve in a Senior Customer Integration Manager’s role and lead IBM systems programmer reporting to the President. Challenged to lead massive turnaround, broaden customer base, and position the company Y2K expansion. Accountable for $1.5M operating budget, $250K capital budget, 30 staff members and approximately 100 partners operating across 15 locations in 8 states.
• Led business transformation by championing IT as a strategic business partner to Fortune 500 and government client leadership. Served as Change Agent and quickly built value-added partnerships with external business partners and leaders to drive business process and IT improvements with a significant measurable impact.
• Spearheaded Executive Strategic Planning Team performing SWOT, market, customer segmentation and financial analysis resulting in 3-year plan, new products and increased intimacy with customer clients.
• Headed initiative to replace 16 different ERP systems and optimize the processing potential 14 key customers. Utilized established methodologies for Project and Change Management. Migrated and integrated all modules to full production in 15 months including training of 5 dispersed user communities.
• Introduced formal software enhancement approval process that qualified and evaluated return from requested software changes resulting in elimination of thousands of lines of customized code in favor of improved business processes for 10 major clients.
• Analyzed and documented workflows in key operational areas and automated supply chain process resulting in significantly faster delivery times and improved inventory management. Reducing labor costs 25% for two-key accounts.
• Credited for managed IT costs at 1.7% of sales versus industry average of 3.5%.
Ibm Consulting [contract Services for Department of Defense (DOD)], St. Louis, MO 1975 –1994
(World’s leading provider of Mainframe Technology.)
Sr. IBM Mainframe System Programmer/ Lead System Engineer (1993 – 1994)
SR. IBM Systems Programmer (1975 – 1993)
Us Air Force [retired)
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