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CSS is a leading Oracle-only systems integrator and Managed Services provider of Cloud ERP and on-premise ERP solutions for large companies in several industry segments. We’re a Cloud go-to and Specialized Partner in the Oracle Partner Network (OPN). And we’ve received awards many times for excellence from Oracle.As a Solution Architect for CSS, I am responsible for creating, designing and communicating a complete Oracle solution to businesses, covering all of their unique requirements. I support pre-sales efforts to scope and estimate projects. I lead process flow analysis and process redesign workshops to gather business requirements and communicate industry expertise and best practices. I analyze current systems and data to identify new requirements, recognizing the need for systems enhancements or modifications if necessary. I work to identify and apply creative and innovative approaches to resolving product implementation and integration obstacles.

Top technology executive leading IT organization to deliver services to 7,000 employees plus customers using internally developed performance management system across the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica. • Shifted IT team to a customer service mindset and streamlined processes and SLA’s, establishing new roles to better serve the business. • Remediated JD Edwards’ implementation issues to stabilize critical business processes including payroll processing and month end close. • Reduced ERP hosting costs by 38% to fund successful migration to a more stable, faster provider at additional savings. • Built strong relationships with the organization’s directors and managers to develop a prioritized application and infrastructure roadmap to support the company’s growth objectives. • Established team of experienced project managers to bring the organization the processes required to execute on the technology roadmap.

Partnered with business and technology executives in diverse industries to quickly understand industry and company requirements to architect the ideal JD Edwards solution for their organizations. • Developed estimating toolset to accelerate the scoping process and deliver realistic and achievable project estimates. • Consistently met deadlines and exceeded expectations while working on simultaneous sales cycles with multiple sales managers • Leveraged over a decade of experience with JD Edwards to present well thought out project proposals and software demonstrations for clients

Responsible for enterprise business system delivery for $2.5 billion heavy civil contractor across the United States. Managed teams of project managers, analysts and developers, plus consultants and contract developers, supporting and implementing applications, including ERP (Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and World), Content Management, Asset Management, Dispatch and Business IIntelligence. • Assisted the CIO in developing the overall IT strategic plan; authoring and implementing the applications section of the plan. • Cut over a million dollars from the $6M annual budget while raising application support levels and adding to the application portfolio. • Led selection and implementation of a Human Resource solution, delivered on time and in budget. • Performed feasibility, economic and cost-benefit analysis of building versus outsourcing the company datacenter. Led selection, contract negotiation and migration planning for datacenter outsourcing. • Managed schedule, budget, team and communications for $5.2M implementation of Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ERP applications, Oracle Enterprise Content Management, Business Intelligence and Analytics (OBIEE) across the country. • Selected and built team of 100+ members to participate in facilitated business process analysis sessions; completed ahead of schedule, delivering process maps covering the company’s six major functional areas.

Functional expert and project manager implementing Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software. • Revamped system security for a custom homebuilder, successfully meeting SOX audit requirements. • Led Accounts Receivable conversion for large commercial landscaping company, completing on time and within budget. • Stepped in midstream to manage JD Edwards upgrade project for large civil construction company and created a smooth transition, customer satisfaction and team engagement.

•Supported all business applications for Seattle headquarters and Montana manufacturing plant, managing compliance with FDA and SEC regulations.•Successfully stabilized company’s ERP (Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne) system within 3 months of starting and achieved improved customer satisfaction within first year through cross-functional training and one-on-one support.•Led and completed many successful projects including: ERP Upgrade ERP integration with external payroll, purchasing and expense management systems Transition to Crystal Reports Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Manufacturing Requirements Planning

•Managed administration of JD Edwards OneWorld ERP software suite including security, package builds and deployment and MS SQL administration.•Assisted with difficult transition from terminal-based legacy estimating system (in place for almost 20 years) to a new Windows-based application.

•Supported desktop applications, performed network and exchange administration, and managed IT budget and procurement.•Participated in build out of new on-site datacenter•Implemented a Helpdesk as the company grew through acquisition from two sites to 14 locations across the United States.