An I.T. professional focused upon the application of technology and process upgrades to achieve value for the business.Progressing from software development, gained broad experience in systems projects across software consulting, travel, entertainment, distribution and manufacturing industries.Works closely with business managers and their front-line staffs to develop new software, enhance existing applications and implement ERP suites. Identifies gaps and trip points that require unjustified effort or delay, and devises solutions to remove these where possible or otherwise mitigate them. Clarifies expectations that must be met to justify up-front and ongoing operational costs, delivery time as well as the human effort required to transition the business to new operating methods.In past roles, has repeatedly worked with operational groups to pull them a step back from their immediate imperatives, and break problems down to the detailed level required to formulate workable plans. Rather than just more software, this can involve reconfiguring processes to better utilize the tools at hand or the use of complementary tools, always with an eye towards future needs.Beyond technology for its own sake, motivated by opportunities to take the business to the next level. In the past this has included automated scheduling systems that immediately returned $3 MM, distribution systems that reduced order turn from 4 days to under 24 hours and custom manufacturing systems that grew with a rapidly expanding business.Specialties: Project Management, Software Development, SDLC, Agile/ Iterative Development, Process Improvement, Systems Integration, ERP, MRP, Distribution, Manufacturing, Inventory and Warehouse Management, Purchasing.Technical Skills: Oracle Forms, Oracle DB, PL/SQL, Solaris, Linux, RPG, iSeries/AS400, Business Objects, PICK/Universe, SQL server, MS Access...