- 23 years with EDI/ETL with 15 years working remote and 6 years of managing remote employees in 3 different time zones. Experienced in leading EDI design, development, implementation, and integration with various EDI applications and ERPs. Created SLAs, KPIs, RACI, and FMEAs for the EDI environment and team. Constructed and implemented automation tools, processes, reports, and documentation for all inbound/outbound, internal/external data transmissions with systems, customers, and partners. Worked directly with customers and suppliers to manage, support, and assure efficient End-to-End EDI processes. Formulated strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiencies across organizational processes. Provided strategic input and direction to IT planning and prioritization initiatives. Skilled in analytical and critical thinking, Root Cause Analysis, budgeting, contract negotiation, decision making & complex problem solving, advanced programming/mapping, documentation, quality assurance, implementation support, workflow management, company acquisitions, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, system/software development, APAR bank payment transactions, application upgrades & security controls, trading partner onboarding/testing, X12 Standards, multiple EDI VANS, and continuous process improvements & best practices. Business type experience includes retail, manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and all corporate departments.
- Over the years, developed good interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills, strong project management skills, and can communicate effectively within all levels of an organization while translating business needs into technical requirements. Provided and formulated strategic input and direction for IT planning and prioritization of initiatives. Result-oriented and skilled in analytical and critical thinking, and complex problem-solving.
- Experience in various versions of IBM Sterling Gentran (Server to B2bi w/Lightwell) and other EDI applications or 3rd part services. Created SLAs, KPIs, RACI, RCAs, and FMEAs for EDI environment and team. Developed and implemented automation tools, processes, reports, and documentation for all inbound/outbound, internal/external data transmissions for systems, customers, and partners. Worked directly with customers and suppliers to manage, support, and assure an efficient End-to-End EDI process.
- Advanced programming (EDI mapping), quality assurance, implementation support, workflow management, many company acquisitions, APAR bank payment transactions, application upgrades & security controls, trading partner onboarding/testing, ANSI X12 Standards, multiple EDI VANS, and continued process improvements & best practices.
- Business experience includes retail, manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and transportation logistics. Also, have extensive knowledge in OSHA, DOT, HIPPA, SOX, and other governing bodies.
Technical Skills
EDI Standards, Documents, and File Translations
ANSI X12, 810,812,820,824,830,846,850,855,856,860,864,865,997, Flat files, XML, CSV, TXT, RTX
EDI Translators
EDI Source, Gentran Server for Windows, IBM Sterling Integrator, IBM B2bi with Lightwell, True Commerce, OpenText, Liaison, GXS, Commerce Hub, B2B Gateway, Epicor, B2B SOA, EDIFACTS
Databases and ERP
Sybase, SQL, DB2, Access, Oracle 11g
Operation Systems
Windows Desktop to Windows 10, Windows Server 2k,2008R2, UNIX, AIX, Linux, AS400, MS SQL Server 2000/2008
Hardware
Servers, VS, VMs, Network Switches, Hubs, Repeaters, Routers, Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Network printers, copiers, scanners, Digi’s, wireless radios, cellular repeaters, business phone systems, Power Backups including generators, wiring network/phone/power, close circuit security cameras, webcams, network security
Software/Applications
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, OneNote, One Drive, Publisher, Skype for Business), Norton/McAfee, GXS, FTP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, AS2, VMware, VPN, Windows Batch and power scripts, Epicor, Innovis, OpenText, GSX, Liaison, Cerberus FTP, WinSCP, FileManger, Remote Desktop, Adobe, Acrobat Pro, Adobe Photoshop Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Adobe Bridge, Pinnacle, Zoom
Program Language
VBA, Java, SQL, Gentran Mapping, SQL queries, HTTP, Adobe, UNIX/AIX JCL, Apache API
