1407 Pinewood Court (281) 648-2208
Pearland, Texas 77581 thigginbotham@ouachitagroup.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Casas
por Cristo
Pearland, Texas
Board Member
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