Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
Former Olympian and proven multi-lingual upper level Sr. IT Director with a demonstrated history of working in manufacturing industries, most recently in the apparel and fashion industry. Skilled in IT leadership, IT strategy, ERP systems, and working in international environments with a strong technical background in databases and application development. Strong business development professional with a Master's degree in Informatics (Computer Sciences) from Johannes Kepler University in Linz. • Seasoned and versatile IT leader and manager of groups of up to 30 individuals. • Experienced in vendor management and contract negotiations. • Proven ability to develop solid long-term relationships with internal stakeholders and key vendors. • Proven willingness to work with business users on their terms. • Leader by example, not afraid getting hands-on when necessary. • 20+ years of experience in manufacturing industries and integrating manufacturing execution systems. • Successfully managed 3 implementations and one upgrade of Microsoft Dynamics AX (2009 and 2012 R2). • Major contributor to 2 Oracle EBS implementations (10.7SC and 12.2). • Successfully managed consolidation of 2 PeopleSoft environments and multiple PeopleSoft Upgrades (up to 9.2). • Proven Project Manager with 20+ years of experience in application development during all SDLC phases delivering high quality custom systems and customizations for ERP packages. • Scrum Master with 7 years of agile development experience. • Strong technical background in relational databases (15+ years of application development experience with Oracle RDBMS), PL/SQL, SQL tuning. • Multilingual, fluent in speech and writing in 3 languages: English, German and Spanish.
Strategic direction, leadership and systems architecture to support the following areas: - Human Resources / Payroll (Oracle PeopleSoft) - Financial Systems / ERP Support (Oracle EBS) - International Finance, Sales and Operations (Microsoft Dynamics AX) for Mexico, Central America, China, India, Japan and Australia - Cost Accounting - Product Development - Physical Access Control and Property Surveillance - Customs - Retail POS / PCI-DSS - Asset Management - Aviation - Software Stack: Oracle EBS 12.2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 & 2009, PeopleSoft 9.3, 3C Impact, Erply, Infor EAM, Unique PLM, Lenel OnGuard, Hanwha Wave, PurelyHR, MorphX, X++, PL/SQL, SQL, Oracle 12c, SQL Server Highlights: • Oracle EBS: o Lead a team of systems analysts that delivered a number of in-house written customizations to Oracle EBS 12.2. These were in-house contributions to a multi-stage ERP implementation of Oracle EBS across 3 major business units. o Defined and implemented access control protocols and procedures for user access to Oracle EBS. o Defined and implemented all procedures for supporting the Oracle EBS installation by a group of external contractors (onsite and offshore). o Defined and implemented test procedures and a formal change control and production move process to manage changes to the ERP system based on scheduled outages. • Dynamics AX: o Renegotiated the license contract with Microsoft in advance of an upgrade to Dynamics AX 2012. o Implemented Dynamics AX 2012 R2 for a newly created subsidiary for Spalding China and migrated existing Mainland China and Hong Kong subsidiaries from KingDee to Dynamics AX 2012 R2. o Implemented Dynamics AX 2009 SP2 for the Central American sales organization. o Assisted the Australian and Japanese subsidiaries with the upgrades of their locally installed Dynamics AX environments to AX 2012 R2.
Strategic direction, leadership and systems architecture to support the following areas: - International Finance, Sales and Operations for Mexico, Central America, China, India, Japan and Australia - Retail - Software Stack: MS Dynamics AX 2009 + 2012, MS Dynamics POS, MorphX, X++, SQL Server Highlights: • Selected Microsoft Dynamics AX as the go-forward standard ERP system for all international business units outside Europe and got all stakeholders on board. • Implemented Dynamics AX 2009 SP2 for the Mexican business unit. This included selecting an implementation partner, contract negotiations, project execution, development of integrations with external invoice presentment and warehouse management systems, conversion of master and business data from the previous system, user training and full on-site post implementation support. • Implemented EDIwin, a cloud-based invoice presentment, EDI and government reporting system for Mexico. • Upgraded the Indian business unit from Dynamics AX 4.0 to Dynamics AX 2009 SP2. • Proposed and coordinated a change in the structure of the legal organization in Mexico with all relevant business areas and ensured a smooth transition. This included the establishment of a new services company, transition to new employment contracts for all employees in Mexico and a financial reallocation of inventory.
Leadership, systems architecture and design in support of the following areas: - Manufacturing - Product Development - Human Resources and Payroll - Sourcing - Aviation - Software Stack: Java, Struts, Spring, HTML, XML, PL/SQL, Eclipse, SQL, SQL Developer, Oracle 10g Highlights: • Developed a bi-lingual (English and Spanish) inventory tracking and manufacturing execution system using barcodes and handheld scanners and successfully implemented it in all cutting, sewing and packaging facilities in Honduras and El Salvador. • Enhanced an in-house developed master data system for items to cover all item types used. • Developed a system to maintain bill of materials where bills could be generated automatically using rules. • Managed the import of all employees and their work and salary history into PeopleSoft after the acquisition of Vanity Fair intimates and Russell Athletics. • Managed an upgrade of PeopleSoft to version 8.9, including an upgrade of PeopleTools. • Assisted Central American subsidiaries implementing a local HCM and Payroll system (VisualHUR by ASEInfo)
Worked exclusively for Sony Digital Audio Disc Corp (DADC). Consulting in software engineering and programming of business solutions. Managed a team of offshore programmers and system specialists plus onsite resources provided by the offshore outsourcer. Coordinated the activities of the team, assigned tasks to team members, worked out functional requirements with the users, reviewed functional and technical specifications, reviewed code delivered from offshore, resolved issues, served as intermediary between the client’s functional teams and the technical team offshore, tracked project progress and ensured on time delivery. Projects: • Modifications of a custom-built order entry system for deployment in Mexico City • Custom built distribution order processing system (deployed in 4 locations across the US)
Lead a team of consultants delivering software engineering and programming services to Sony Digital Audio Disc Corp (DADC). Focus on order entry and shop floor control systems in connection with Oracle Applications (Manufacturing). Managed all client relationships. Assumed responsibility for all projects with this client. Responsible for issue resolution, resolution of technical problems including performance issues, assignment of work to team members, preparation of status reports, conducting design and code reviews and serving as the primary point of contact for the functional team and key users. Projects: • Custom order entry system for 4 plants • Shipping automation module for order entry system • Customizations, interfaces and reports for Oracle Manufacturing; data migration, rollout in 3 plants • Internet Web Application for the above mentioned order entry system • Custom shop floor control system • Sales information system • Maintenance and enhancements for all custom built systems