Accomplished professional with commitment, drive and a unique blend of experience implementing enterprise level systems, directing IT functions and progressive roles in plant/division level operations management in the corn-derived sweeteners industry. Can effectively align IT capabilities with business strategies, build effective infrastructure support teams and deploy ERP/Supply Chain systems from PeopleSoft (JD Edwards), Baan, SAP, Oracle and Cincom Systems. Great track record of delivering positive results in a broad spectrum of business models: lean/value stream, projects, service/repair/overhaul, configure/make to order, make to stock job shop, high volume truck/auto assembly, food processing and wholesale/retail distribution. Some areas of expertise include:

IT Infrastructure and Security Controls, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Business Continuity and Disaster Planning, Team Building and Skill Development, Business Cases and Project Management, Software and Hardware Procurement, Cost Effective Software Development, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing

CAREER PATH:

Consultant: For this IT services firm, delivering Sarbanes-Oxley remediation services to meet the needs of the foods division of the Sara Lee Corporation. This project consists of supporting the comprehensive review of IT controls practices for subsidiary organizations, generating evaluation reports and making recommendations for improvements in security, application controls and segregation of duties within applications.

J.W. Harris, Inc
Director, Information Technology: As the organization's top IT professional, reporting to the President, took ownership for the effectiveness of day-to-day operations, maintained the value proposition for the role of information technology in business process improvement and implemented strategies for the evolution of IT services in the organization. This position also required:

• Promoting a positive and challenging work environment for two direct reports and as many as fifteen internal/external resources in an $85M manufacturing and wholesale distribution company.
• Providing strategic direction over the procurement, installation and maintenance of information and telecom systems, related O/S software, network technology and all other products necessary to ensure high reliability in meeting the needs of the business.
• Implementing effective processes for business continuity & disaster recovery, IT auditing, business intelligence/data warehousing, software upgrades, help desk services, virus protection, inter/intranet websites, database management, EDI & e-commerce, systems performance, security and much more.
• Evolving plans, budgets and success criteria for the development of cost effective application software in a PeopleSoft/JD Edwards v8.1 shop.
• Facilitating the creation of a Supply Chain Operations group through establishing the performance metrics, definition of job roles and the processes necessary to align this key business function with the advanced optimization capabilities of JDE.

• Restructured the IT group and reduced the operating budget from 2.1 to 1.9 % of Sales.
• Championed the procurement and implementation of an application to create the JW Harris University. This Learning Management (LMS) project delivered capabilities to create custom JDE (and non-JDE) training tools, enterprise-wide registration, enrollment tracking, reporting, management approval, version control, auditing of learning programs and corporate communications mechanisms.
• Negotiated the procurement of an IBM AS400, upgraded the network to a 1G backbone and signed a lease agreement for desktops to minimize the costs of OS/hardware/software obsolescence.
• Led the vendor selection process and negotiated the procurement of RF Bar-code data collection software from Data Systems International to support the shop floor and multiple warehouse operations.
• Implemented an effective anti-spam application from Clearswift and began a program to establish Crystal Reports as the corporate standard for report generation.
• Participated in Microsoft's Alpha/Beta testing phase of Virtual Server technology and consolidated seven dedicated servers into two resulting in significant long term operating cost savings.
• Negotiated a telecomm contract (400k savings over 3 years) and successfully cutover to Sprint.

RSA Companies, Inc. A/E & Project Director, Baan Practice: For these IT consulting firms, delivered projects and managed the resources necessary to meet the requirements of contracts. This included providing thought leadership to guide Baan ERP implementations from scope definition, to start-up to on-going support in single/multi-site environments. Managed P&L for projects over $500k. Interfaced between management, implementation teams and client management for the development of project plans, budgets, resource requirements and success criteria. Recruited consultants, drove projects to completion and supported new business development.

Navistar International, INC. Project Director, ERP/MRP Implementations: For this leading producer of heavy/medium-duty trucks and school busses, headed up teams charged with developing and implementing enterprise level applications with a focus on upgrading core business system's capabilities.

PROJECTS SUMMARY:

JW Harris, Welding & Brazing Products. Implement RF Bar Code Data Collection. Create and implement the JW Harris University. Implement JDE for the core production facility and an acquisition site.

RSA Companies, ERP Consulting. Customers: B. F. Goodrich (Aircraft Components), Saturn Solutions (CD manufacturing)

SBI Group, ERP Consulting. Customers: Solectron (Repair/Overhaul of electronic components and laptop computers), Williams International (Aerospace and defense products)

Navistar International, Heavy/Medium Duty Trucks and School Buses. Implement Baan ERP for a new Plant in Mexico. Convert a School Bus plant from legacy apps to Baan ERP. Implement Baan ERP for a new product development center, Implement Cincom MRP for a Body & Parts Stamping Plant

Cincom Systems, ERP Software. Customers: Alcatel Networks (Telecomm & Networking Equipment), Georgia Pacific (Paper Products), Buffalo Forge (Industrial Fans), Centocor (Drugs), Fiberite (Composite Materials), US DoD Joint Logistics Systems Center, Australian DoD - MRO, Bolinger Shipyard (Manufacture, Repair and Overhaul of Boats), Airbus Industries (Spare Parts Warehousing), USAF DMMIS Project (Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul)

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Bachelor of Science, Production Management; WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Technical Editor; Baan ERP Business Solutions, Foundations for e-Commerce; Prima Tech Publishing
Member, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), pursuing CISA