Software Development Manager, Ply Gem Canada And Mitten Building Products
CurrentReporting to the IT Director, Cornerstone Building Brands Canada, led a team of 11 professionals, including senior and junior software developers, application support analysts, and data analysts.Currently implementing agile development processes and test-driven development using Azure DevOps over two separate software development teams.Drove development of the future I.T. strategy for Ply Gem’s business systems, including the replacement of our quoting/ordering system and introduction of a true end-to-end ERP system.Developed an automated order scheduling system to solve the company’s urgent backlog scheduling problem.Initiated a continuous improvement initiative for software developers, consisting of biweekly discussions with projects and milestones.Took the initiative to develop visualizations and KPIs for some of the company’s most challenging problems.Led a project to replace Sage PFW financial software with Sage 300.Drove the design and implementation of a greenfield web application for customers to confirm over 10,000 orders per year.Managed a company-wide project to replace our Baan MRP system that is responsible for tracking 15,000 SKUs.Introduced a software change request system that has handled over 200 requests in 18 months, leading to improved development efficiency, alignment with company priorities, and a better working environment.Re-invented the 40+ controls of our SOX audit procedure, making it quicker to run while increasing coverage.Work daily with business leaders to design and implement I.T. solutions that best meet their needs.Created a change request review team that meets monthly consisting of executive business leaders, ensuring business needs are prioritized and software development expectations are clear.Led the creation of pace-monitoring TV screens to optimize the speed of work on 13 production lines.