Erik B.

Technology Is Cool

Greater Chicago Area

About

IT Manager responsible for end-to-end technology operations in a lean IT environment, covering infrastructure, ERP (Syspro) support, application development, and database management. Balance strategic responsibilities such as budgeting and planning with hands-on execution across all systems. Primary focus includes SQL Server administration, reporting (SSRS), and ensuring data integrity and performance across business-critical systems. Act as the bridge between technical systems and business operations, delivering reliable solutions in fast-paced production environments. Possess a broad technical background across ERP systems, database architecture, custom development, and infrastructure support, with a proven ability to quickly diagnose issues and implement practical, scalable solutions. Core areas: • Syspro ERP Support & Optimization • SQL Server DBA, Performance Tuning, Data Management • Reporting & Analytics (SSRS) • Infrastructure & Systems Management (Servers, Networking, Endpoints) • Application Development (Angular, PHP, .NET, Web Technologies) • IT Budgeting & Vendor Coordination

Experience

  • AFX Inc. (12 yrs 11 mos)
    • IT Manager
      Apr 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 3 mos

      Lead all IT operations across infrastructure, ERP (Syspro), database management, and application development in a lean environment, combining strategic planning with hands-on execution. Administer and optimize SQL Server environments, including performance tuning and SSRS reporting, supporting data-driven decision-making across the business. Maintain and enhance critical infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, uptime, and rapid issue resolution in a production environment. Design and develop internal tools and integrations to streamline processes and reduce manual effort across departments. Manage IT budgeting and vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effective solutions aligned with operational priorities.

    • Business Analyst
      Aug 2013 - Apr 2017 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Managing the infrastructure for the organization. Helped setup the VMWare ESXi environment along with all the virtual servers. Production support for our Syspro ERP, WMS, EDI, and Exchange systems. Data analysis and report development.

  • IT Infrastructure Analyst at National Association Of System Administrators
    Sep 2011 - Jun 2013 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Baxter (8 yrs 5 mos)
    • Sr. Programmer Analyst
      Oct 2008 - Nov 2009 · 1 yr 2 mos

      IT Support for a 350 user Siebel Instance including 150-200 Remote users. SQL Server 2000 DBA. Cognos 8 Support/Development. Hardware/Desktop Support including Blackberrys

    • Programmer Analyst
      Jul 2004 - Oct 2008 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      IT Support for a 350 user Siebel Instance including 150-200 Remote users. SQL Server 2000 DBA. Cognos 8 Support/Development. Hardware/Desktop Support including Blackberrys

    • Associate Programmer/Analyst
      Jul 2001 - Jul 2004 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Sole Desktop and Server support for a facility of 150. Helped setup and support 3 remote sites with 25-75 users each. Migrated Access Databases to SQL Server 2000.

  • Programmer Analyst at Dade Behring
    Feb 2000 - Jul 2001 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Administrative Assistant at Kay and Associates, Inc.
    Aug 1999 - Feb 2000 · 7 mos

    Temporary assignment at Dade Behring. Performed various data entry tasks. Built databases in Microsoft Access, and Shadow-IT Support.