Lead forward-thinking systems architecture in manufacturing initiatives with the development and implementation of targeted systems strategies that align with 3- to 5-year business roadmaps for Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton Cigars, and NuMark manufacturing operations.Key Accomplishments:• Developed Altria’s standard manufacturing application stack that supports manufacturing processes from Production Planning, Production, Quality Management, and Finished Goods distribution; ultimately reduced the application portfolio from 150 applications to 68 to generate a $1+ million reduction in annual support costs.• Re-engineered the company’s 75-year-old tobacco supply chain process, including moving to contract purchases versus auction purchases to save $50+ million annually in waste / lost tobacco, as well as achieving significant quality control improvements to enable operations within an FDA-regulated environment.• Developed and implemented a new manufacturing data warehouse using off-the-shelf technologies (i.e. SQL Server 2012, SSIS, Tableau) with a supporting business led-governance board – all for a <$200,000 investment; honored for job excellence with a substantial business recognition award for the implementation.• Led a cross-functional team in the design and development of a mobile application infrastructure using the Windows Azure Platform to enable employees to use personal devices to securely access company content.• Led PM USA’s network modernization program, a $60-million investment that converges business and process control networks at manufacturing locations, and provided manufacturing floor with 5G wireless, IoT support, high-speed data acquisition, improved security via NAC, cell isolation, and endpoint management technologies.

Spearheaded account management efforts within Corporate Affairs’ Human Resources, Law, RD&E, and Manufacturing areas within this consumer products company.Contributed knowledge of business functions across the supply chain to drive systems success. Managed key contract renewals for strategic software and ensured contracts met ALCS needs.Key Accomplishments:• Modernized Philip Morris USA’s workforce, plant, warehouse, and materials management infrastructure.• Managed software contract renewals ranging from $100,000 to $1.5 million in investments with YoY impact.• Cohesively realigned Lab IT services to reduce costs by 25%, partnered with business to consolidate 200,000+ square feet to 120,000 square feet, and actively aligned support model for lab equipment and LIMS support.• Created supporting technology infrastructure and services to allow Altria to in-source its discovery and matter response processes and allow its legal team to be recognized as a leader in eDiscovery and response.

Leveraged development and customer relations initiatives required to integrate new trading partners into Envera’s network.Conducted comprehensive strategy sessions with senior-level business management to define B2B objectives and created solutions using webMethods B2B Integration Tool, SAP Business Connector, MS Biztalk, JAVA, XML, DTD, HTTPS, and layered firewall security with portal solutions created using Oracle JSP, HTML, and XML.Delivered first B2B transaction within the chemical industry using CIDX-standard XML documents, exchange hub, and deep ERP integration.Key Accomplishments:• Reduced cycle time and costs by 50% by developing a repeatable 3-phase implementation process.• Led efforts to consistently provide Envera with a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace.• Concurrently managed both Envera and third-party project teams to implement new process and solutions.

Developed inventory, procurement, and quality management solutions in adherence with project management’s internal PM and development guidelines as endorsed by the PMI and ISO 9000 for quality software development. Designed 3-tiered client server software and distributed databases using a UML-based OO analysis methodology producing various analysis deliverables, including business requirements documents, functional specifications, business use cases, object models, object interaction diagrams, ER / Data models, and system prototypes.Led internal development of software created using MS Visual Basic, MS Visual C++, and Oracle PL/SQL, and implemented solutions in a Windows client environment. Developed SOWs and negotiated contracts for development tasks outsourced to third parties.Responded to and resolved issues as a “go-to” intermediary to optimize product quality and on-time delivery.Key Accomplishments:• Served as member of 4 project teams – Tobacco Farmer Partnering Program (TFPP), Tobacco Product Standard (TPS), Quality Analyst, and Leaf Business Process Redesign in the roles of Systems Analyst, Systems Architect, Team Leader, and Customer Liaison to continually provide the company with valuable key services.• Performed as Lead Consultant on TFPP and TPS project teams and implemented meeting business timelines with zero margin for delay while overcoming substantial obstacles; the success of each project led to the establishment of a renewed positive relationship between Information Services and internal business units.

Contributed sharp analytical abilities toward developing integral database designs and specifications for Ralph Kimball’s Consumer Products Data Warehouse and DataMarts.Engineered new process designs encompassing Category Management, Trade Promotion, Transportation Management, and Freight Payment. Developed and maintained systems / programs using Texas Instruments’ IEF CASE tool, Visual Basic, C, COBOL, COBOL II, and CICS environments.Key Accomplishments:• Continually worked to achieve improved business performance while reducing costs for Ralph Kimball.• Honored with company’s “Silver & Bronze Key Awards” for a Trade Promotion System implementation.

Spearheaded corporate Sales & Marketing department initiatives across 5 regional sales offices.Established and managed new customer trading relationships from an IS perspective to ensure successful integration of customer order fulfillment processes with James River’s SAP R / 3, EDI, and Category Management systems.Key Accomplishments:• Proactively prioritized staff tasks and resolved issues to ensure successful project completion.• Developed detailed project plans, budgets, status reports, and engaging executive presentations.

Expertly developed requirements and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the company’s freight terminal automation system.Developed new programs for the company’s freight billing systems by utilizing COBOL II, APS, CICS, and DB2.Key Accomplishments:• Achieved a “Quality Improvement Award” for contributing to a systems development methodology program.