Retired IT professional wirh over 45 years in IT. I started as a intern computer operator and ended as an SAP Global Program Manager. Achieved many accomplishment and inspired many people along the way.Advice to Managers and those that influence others- always be the type of Manager you would want to manage you..Above all .. always be kindCross-functional Information Technology Professional skilled at analyzing, developing, implementing and supporting diversified business solutions. •Project Manager responsible for implementing various ERP systems in manufacturing, packaging and retail facilities throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.•Micromanaged daily operations of computerized system applications and end user technological requirements.•Managed team that designed systems and implemented procedures to emphasize supply chain best practices and establish performance deliverables.•Developed EDI Maps according to Trading Partner requirements and integrated transaction sets into ERP modules.•Supervised personnel related to all areas of materials management including purchasing, scheduling, shipping and receiving at large automotive manufacturing facility.•Programmed software enhancements in RPG IV to meet specialized requirements.•Persistent problem solver with ability to interpret and utilize various self help resources.• Experience in the Automotive, Manufacturing, Retail and Packging Industries.Specialties: Manager of Information Technology, Supply Chain and Materials departments. ERP Implementation Project Manager, EDI mapping and support in ANSI X.12 and EDIFACT standards, complete IT hardware and software support, program in RPG IV and COBOL, Experience with various software packages including Solarsoft/CMS, Optimum Payroll, Future 3, Trusted Link, Gentran, Mapics, and Neumenon ERP. Implementation and support of Windows Server 2008 environment.