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Tampa, Fl, Us

Clearwater, Fl, Us

* Provide support for SQL Server and Snowflake database using Azure Data Studio, DataBricks PySpark, and Python Anaconda with presentation in Tableau.* Maintain, update, and interpret a custom Change of Address forecasting model pulling together various external economic sources with internal data using Facebook Prophet, writing in DataBricks PySpark, presenting in Tableau.* Integrated a statistical Driver Forecast model using statistics for workforce planning of 290 service center warehouses, and labor needs based on orders forecasted.* Engineered transition of the Revenue Management core data from SQL Server database to Snowflake.

Texas, Us

* Providing online lectures for bootcamps in Data Science, Machine Learning and Deep Learning certifications to learners in 150+ countries.* Review and update Deep Learning course presentation material and code for new lectures.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

* Providing technical lectures in Machine Learning in preparation for fulfilling job requirements as a Data Scientist and Machine Learning engineer* Mentoring aspiring Data Scientists for acquisition of position in Data ScienceDSDJ has a vibrant data community and a program which provides a clear roadmap and systematic approach to help students or career switchers/enhancers transition into this exciting field.

Mountain View, California, Us

* Analyze, organize and present customer data for Intuit Payroll and TSheets product lines.* Create dashboards, chessboards, and burndown charts to disseminate accurate representations of the status of infrastructure and product conversions.* Use Tidal for automating SQL data conversion scripts over Hive and Vertica databases.

Alameda, California, Us

Designed, programmed, tested and implemented programming enhancements to the Supply Chain/Logistics and Inventory Management systems for additional functionality and increased robustness of business critical applications.* Automated reporting structures for the prediction of delivery schedules cross docking through two distribution centers for 389 stores carrying 23,000 items.* Extended Sox compliant security applications and procedures to three development environments through automating manual processes.* For approximately 19k Purchase Orders a month, standardize authorization contact information through validation and data cleansing.* Enable expeditious negotiation for freight terms with seven carriers through 556 ports by creating a process for transportation to change carriers.* Programmed feed of Purchase Order Estimated Receipt Dates to increase prediction accuracy, decreasing inventory levels by 5%.* Led department Lunch & Learn session on recent advances in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science.

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Developed requirements, timelines, test plans, ordering schedules, deployment plans and meeting review documentation for eleven projects, modifying the sources for where 421 stores order their salable and supply products. This changed distribution centers, plants, and outside vendors for an average of 12,000 items per store, with up to 36 stores in a week.* Led the Supply Chain Analyst meeting, pulling 13 Business Systems Analysts together to discuss training, standards, development, and professional growth. Organized the monthly training seminars, sharing information to the department of 50+ support to executive level staff.* Developed the department Playbook, outlining the tasks and timeline dependencies of 16 tracts involved with Source of Supply changes, including Item Setup, Procurement, Pricing, Promotions, Allowances, Ordering schedule, Space planning, Shelf Tags, Accounting, and Deployment.

Goodlettsville, Tn, Us

Led technical team of three in completing implementation, one month after going live, of transition of ERP from Microsoft Dynamics to JDA's Merchandise Management System (MMS) for Clinton's, a chain of 400+ card stores in UK/Ireland, annual revenue of $500M.* Developed receiving application, cycle count application, and analysis tools in C# for web deployment to retail store systems. Following delayed launch of JDA Point Of Sale application (Win/DSS), implemented receiving methods to process 1,000+ daily invoices (1,400 vendors) enabling receipt of $35M in merchandise (150K SKUs) in stores.* Created sales predictor using JDA item attributes, including free format description, and sales history, to compare regression, decision trees, and random forest models, all using deep learning libraries in R. Specific words, certain attributes, and past sales were found to have varying correlation to future sales.

San Francisco, California, Us

Led maintenance, upgrading and training of eight merchandise planners on JDA's Enterprise Planning system for making monthly Open-To-Buy decisions for fast fashion business.* Supported Enterprise Planning and implemented solutions to improve user experience.* Developed/contributed to four project plans, including developing program integration specifications, test plans and implementation plans for short/mid-term (three to 12 month) projects.* Implemented xStore point-of-sale, including Micros Relate for POS feed ($450M in sales) into JDA's ERP Portfolio Merchandise Management, into 500+ stores resulting in improved tracking of monthly markdowns (10,000 SKUs).* Implemented import fee tracking module and interfaced to Lawson's general ledger, including interfacing to two expediters, which reduced errors/data entry and consolidated information storage.

Highland Park, Illinois, Us

Oversaw systems for 22-store chain, including register/back office (Win/DSS), ISD’s payment switch for PCI Compliance, pin/debit terminals, and gift cards.* Increased stability of ERP systems with user training, creating $100K systems procurement procedures for five store openings, managing point of sale hardware/software upgrades for 100+ registers, and procurement and implementation of 125 debit terminals, with $130K hardware/development costs – upgraded credit card authorization and settlement processing bringing Blick into PCI Compliance.* Generated data from monthly ~$60K+ mailings to 100K customers and programmed functionality into point of sale and data warehouse systems to test redemptions of 6+ customer segments (customer type, periodicity and quantity/value purchased, etc.).* As team of two, created investment proposal and designed/implemented chain-wide “store-within-a-store” concept for custom framing and giclee reproduction, integrating workstations to existing POS application and executing ~$50K/store equipment purchases (flat screen TVs, DSLR cameras, Epson wide-format canvas Giclee printers) of and pricing structures for 700+ framing options – generated ~$150K additional revenue.

Land O' Lakes, Florida, Us

Following Dick Blick Retail acquisition of 22-store chain of art material storefronts ($60M revenues), led technical/business team of 13 in five-month implementation of JDA's Data Warehouse, Retail IDEAS – designed 30 reports providing six departments (85 users) with greater visibility to ERP metrics.* Created sales and logistics feed from internet, mail order and warehouse on CommercialWare ERP, enabling sales/inventory view of retail ($60M), internet ($100M) and mail order ($20M) profit centers.

Grapevine, Texas, Us

Developed data interfaces, custom reports and applications for implementation of JDE on SQL Server platform.* Developed six data interfaces,13 custom reports and nine data entry applications for implementation of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne application on SQL Server platform at Frontier Homes.* Developed 20+ custom applications to provide financial statements for month-end close processing to bridge gap between existing legacy processes and new ERP capabilities.* Modified stock JD Edwards A/P and Payroll check forms for interfacing to CreateForms forms development tool for printing to 500+ vendors and 5,000+ payroll checks a month.

Brandon, Florida, Us

Supervised four developers (one remote) in distributing overflow of 50+ projects for 30+ customers. Reviewed code, created/applied test plans, and developed user/technical documentation for 100+ custom modifications.* Provided customized solutions and ERP implementations to 100+ construction businesses ($50M - $5B). Directed implementation, training, modifications and conversions to payroll and job cost systems within Computer Guidance Construction Management System (CMS) and CS1000 application.* Facilitated client’s acquisition, integrating acquired company's financials as new entity in parent company's ERP, which grew from $100M to $5B in annual revenue.* Used JD Edwards EnterpriseOne System Administration, Security and Enterprise Report Writing development to support six core applications and replicate nine interfaces to external systems to replace legacy systems.* Provided CNC support in $3M two-year implementation, including management of three environments and data libraries, to team of 20 consultants migrating data from CGC ERP legacy system to JD Edwards ERP8.* Created 200+ reports and interactive data entry screens in RPG-ILE on iSeries platform and set up direct deposit, positive pay and bank reconciliation communications with four banks (50+ payroll, accounts payable accounts) to heighten security and streamline funds distribution and data retrieval.

Developed/implemented warehouse/distribution systems in JDA MMS and Retail Ideas Data Warehouse. Created custom modifications and conversion interfaces for retailers including Zany Brainy and Little Switzerland.

Developed AS/400 programs to enhance/interface between IBM POS, Lawson and custom applications.

Programmed custom modifications and integrated systems for diverse aspects of health care, including government reporting, income statements, profitability reporting, laser forms and member cards.