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San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Houston, Texas Area

Promoted after delivering stellar performance, championed continuous improvement for succession planning, resource allocation/budgeting, and overall quality results surrounding in-house developed software. Built out pacesetting team of 7 for upgrading Oracle and Microsoft applications saving $200K+ in CAPEX, and earned a recommendation to manage additional project engagements. Drove change management peer code review process to boost database and application uptime 14%, using practices that were later adopted as a gold standard throughout the organization. Extended uptime of internet-facing websites 98% via Application Load Balancing for 65 web servers, showcasing ability to creatively solve problems and utilize new technologies and methodologies. Expanded accounts receivable process by 35% and supported a subsequent cost reduction of 15%. Enhanced security across all ERP applications through use of a 100% Multi-factor Authentication policy. Ensured business continuity through Disaster Recovery policies and high availability best practices, all while administering enhanced application security. Selected as Technical Team Lead of Oracle PeopleSoft ERP Systems and s spearheaded the buildout of a software version control system with a budget of $50K. Cut down code re-migrations 75% and delivered a FTE savings of $80K combined with other cost-saving achievements. Constructed unique AWS and Azure development architecture for agile application development, reducing project costs $68K, and produced clear, coincide reporting for senior leadership to influence new strategy creation. Generated application load tests and initiated performance management tools to reduce inefficient coding by 20%; designated by management to train new hires on relevant practices and systems.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Organized installation, configuration, and upgrades of Oracle PeopleSoft software for clients with 10K+ users, becoming the primary stakeholder liaison and ensuring reliable communication amongst project owners, on-shore and off-shore teams. Built out robust change control software to pare down inconsistencies between data and the database, and also created HRMS processes that elevated efficiency and productivity by 47% despite challenges. Developed Surgical and Clinical inventory interfaces to reduce manual processes by 30% and elevate workflow. Provided internal consulting to other staff to support similar rollouts for Supply Chain services. Created cloud infrastructure for Production and DR appointed data centers for ERP applications reducing overall costs by 30%. Debugged delivered Oracle PeopleSoft ERP online transactions, scheduled processes, and recommended new standard operating procedures that improved system uptime by 20%. Led 6 offshore consultants in the development of Oracle PeopleSoft customized applications and B2B interfaces, including producing new instructional materials and offering tailored consulting workloads. Created customized managerial reports and KPIs to produce various operational improvements. Elected as Lead Implementation Analyst in the upgrading of Oracle PeopleSoft FSCM and HCM in a facility record 6-month period, and authored change policies to convey best practices and lessons learned throughout the upgrade. Upgrade / Implementation Specialist - PeopleSoft AP, GL, AM. - PeopleSoft Project Costing, Inventory Purchasing. Provided extensive technical support and knowledge transfer training for a wide array of IT support staff, all while organizing and implementing security matrix policies in a deadline-focused environment.

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