Summary
of Qualifications
Results-driven information
technology manager possessing expertise in the design, development and
implementation of large-scale web-based and mainframe systems and applications.
Demonstrates extensive understanding of business workflow and system
development life cycle, enabling successful collaboration with both users and
technology professionals. A gifted technician with an aptitude for supporting
and educating peers and clients. Outstanding success rate of integrating
disparate systems segments and components.
Professional
Experience
The
Grocers Supply Company, Incorporated Houston,
Texas 2000 - Present
Manager
of Internet Applications Development
Selected
by a major international food producer to oversee development and deployment of
e-commerce systems. Responsibilities include gathering business requirements,
presenting innovative technical solutions and leading the team of highly
qualified technology professionals. Effectively manage development budget and
resources.
- Successfully implement complex
applications written in Java, AJAX, Domino LotusSript, HTML, XML,
Perl, .NET, and COBOL/CICS
utilizing multiple hardware platforms and databases in a SOA Architecture.
ConAgra
Foods Omaha, Nebraska 1994 - 2000
Manager
of Financial Applications Development
Chosen by
the top national food manufacturer to direct implementation of complex
financial systems. Met with business users to assess project needs and
requirements. Effectively managed development resources and the annual budget
of $200,000. Implemented Walker Accounts Payable, Purchasing and Inventory
Management packages. Led development of corporate Intranet supporting 4,000
users. Deployed applications in Internet/Extranet environment.
- Developed data sharing interface to
synchronize data across multiple disparate systems that allowed companies
conducting independent operations while providing integrated reporting for
the management.
- Effectively deployed PeopleSoft
Accounts Receivable, Billing and Claims modules for processing of $32
million in outstanding receivables and up to 10,000 invoices a day.
ConAgra
Refrigerated Foods Omaha, Nebraska 1994 - 1998
Business
Analyst/Technical Lead
Recruited
by the largest ConAgra division to lead procurement and implementation of
servers and hardware. Duties encompassed managing the team of six analysts in
requirements gathering and writing coding specifications. Interacted with users
and business partners. Implemented VisualGen and CICS applications for
PeopleSoft invoicing and accounts receivable solution.
- Led a $30 million project to
consolidate order management and invoicing through implementing hardware
at the headquarters and remote locations.
- Developed comprehensive claims
resolution application supporting tolerance checking and accounts payable
and receivable netting that saved $5 million a year by reducing cost and
labor requirements.
TEK
SYSTEMS Chicago,Illinois 1993 - 1994
Consultant
Recruited
by the prominent consulting firm to lead communications project for disparate
reporting systems. Duties encompassed managing the team of 3 analysts in
requirements gathering and writing coding specifications. Interacted with users
and business partners.
- Implemented a consolidatied
Communication, Reporting and Backup system for 3 disparate legacy systems
in 3 geographic locations..
ConAgra
Poultry El Dorado, Arkansas 1989 - 1993
Development
Manager, Professional Food Systems
Recruited
by ConAgra Foods to lead their Professional Food systems Development effort.
Duties encompassed managing a team of six analysts/developers in requirements
gathering and writing coding specifications. Interacted with users and business
partners.
·
Developed, implemented and maintained a suite
of applications for Order Taking,
Reporting and logistics on a IBM s/36 platform
Ouachita
Coca cola Bottling Monroe, Louisiana 1985 - 1989
Systems
Developer
Technical
Expertise
- HTML, Dynamic HTML, AJAX, .Javascript, NET, Web
Development, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, SQL, RDBMS, Web Server Administration,
Apache Administration, Flash, Photo Shop, COBOL II, Data Modeling, AS/400,
ISDN, S/36, DOS, DB2, MySql, SQL Server, CICS, VisualGen, PeopleSoft Financials,
PeopleSoft PeopleTools.
Education/Accreditations/Accomplishments
Northeast
Louisiana University Monroe, Louisiana
Bachelor of Business Administration
in Computer Information
BrainBench
Certified Web Designer
Certified Web Developer
Certified Web Administrator
Certified Project Management
Published Author
Books
Soul Matters for Men
Stupid
Aint Easy and Dumb is Getting Harder (in Proposal)
MAGAZINE/WEB
ARTICLES
I Hope it Rains in Heaven
Fishing Through the Cracks
The Chair
Vaya Con Dios
Be my Father, Daddy
Associations
MTI
Techinical Institute
Houston, Texas
Curriculum
Board Member
International
Webmasters
Houston, Texas
Member
Builders without borders
of texas
Friendswood, Texas
Board
Member, Mission leader, and Webmaster
New Hope Missions
Pearland, Texas
Board
Member and Mission leader
sword & trowel Ministries
Pearland, Texas
Founder
and Mission Leader
HuntStats.com
Pearland, Texas
Owner
and Webmaster
The ouachitagroup
Pearland, Texas
Owner
and Webmaster