Stephen G. Barnes
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8900
Fallbroook, CA 92028
Email: abnzl2@r.postjobfree.com
Education
College: Seattle University
Major: Software Engineering
Degree: MSE (June 1990)
CSU Dominguez Hills
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Business Administration
Degree: BS Computer Science (June 1986)
Skills
Software: FORTRAN, C, C++, C#, COBOL, Culprit, Pascal, Basic, RPG 400,
Advanced Pick, AD
Platforms: HP 9000, AS/400, IBM mainframes, PCs, Macintosh, Windows 2003,
2008 and 2008R2 server
Applications: Word, Excel, FoxPro, Access, PowerPoint, Project,
SharePoint Champion, Visio, Clarizen
O/S: OS400, HP-UX, PICK, D3, MAC OS, Windows XP and Windows 7
Networking: Ethernet, Token Ring, LANS/WANS, Firewalls and routers, DNS,
DHCP
SDLC Methodologies: Waterfall, Agile/Lean/ SCRUM, RAD
Storage: Solid state, RAID, SANS, Cloud
Systems: Extensive vertical ERP expertise and implementation
Quality: Unrelenting commitment for product quality and a positive user
experience
RDBM: SQL, MySQL, D3
Experience
1992 - September 2011: Smith Optics Inc., Ketchum, ID
IT Director
Managed all functions related to ensuring Information Technology needs
were met for a dynamic and growing manufacturing company in a highly
competitive market. Specific duties included: short and long term
strategy development; prioritization and execution of same; hands-on
involvement in the development of software and installation of hardware;
provide support and training for a user base that exceeds 200 in number
both locally and remotely; hire and ensure adequate training of
personnel; develop and adhere to budgets; review and approve all
contracts applicable to IT; supply executives and sales personnel with
accurate and timely information via interactive screens, reports and
presentations. Managed the design, identification, implementation and
maintenance of new enterprise systems and applications and changes to
existing system hardware and software packages, including Google,
Microsoft Office, accounting, payroll, ERP, etc. Was directly responsible
for all telecom and ecommerce needs for the company.
Achievements:
o Continued success in Project Management, Change Management, and
Business Process Improvement.
o Acted as a proponent to leverage emerging technologies where they would
have a positive impact on business.
o Proven ability to deploy technically difficult systems and gain
partner/customer adoption through multiple ship cycles.
o Methodically approached managing multiple projects and their
implementation.
o Extensive experience in UI/UX design and development.
o Exceeded all expectations in developing, writing, proofing, editing and
publishing technical and user targeted documentation via current
publishing tools.
o Evaluated, designed and implemented systems based on capacity planning,
needs and reasonable needs.
o Excellent technical communicator with an understanding of the
fundamentals of content use, reuse and structure
o Proven ability to use metrics and events to adjust the course of
projects.
o Kept abreast of marketing trends, industry participants, new
technologies and business models.
o Commitment to nurturing teamwork, personal integrity, responsibility
and accountability.
o Years of experience with Commerce and Billing.
o Consideration given to challenges presented by globally deployed
systems.
o Fluent in Agile/SCRUM system development.
o Embedded technical staff in user communities to discover how they
perform their daily tasks and closely listen to their suggestions for
improvement.
o Talent for anticipating/ listening to users/documenting and evaluating
issues with deliverables to improve product delivery.
o Managed all budgeting for expenses and capital as needed for all IT
requirements.
o Developed and maintained all necessary documentation.
o Coordinated and chaired all relevant meetings.
o Twice managed our successful conversion to a new enterprise computer
system, which supporting our corporate office, sales and marketing office
in Canada, and Smith's manufacturing and distribution center in Utah.
o Implemented security, backup systems, and disaster recovery plans for
our enterprise system.
o Managed and participated in the install of the enterprise system for
our Italian sales, marketing, and distribution office.
o Worked closely with personnel across departments to ensure both their
short term and long term needs and goals were met using analytical and
negotiating skills.
o Hired and trained new personnel and managed contract programmers and
other outside support staff.
o Evaluated, purchased, implemented BI/DW system and trained users in its
use to produce reports and dashboards.
o Installed and integrated HRIS system with Smith's ERP platform
o Managed staff and web development projects for Internet/Intranet sites,
online sales, and direct to consumer sales programs.
o Consistently delivered taking ownership of project deliverables,
exceeded expectations and employed business acumen to achieve success
utilizing resources available.
o Led implementation of Labor Data Management System (LDMS) in Smith's
Manufacturing, Warehousing, Manufacturing, and Distribution facility.
o Led and participated in the replacement and implementation of all new
servers, desktops, security, network, telephony and email systems during
the purchase of Smith's 3rd-party manufacturing/distribution vendor.
o Installed and developed Smith's first SharePoint system used for
collaboration, supply chain and IT request systems.
o Participated and managed configuration, installation and training for
Smith's first SAAS system used for sales force automation, CRM and dealer
order entry.
o Brought IT's support to bear in due diligence during the evaluation and
purchase of Smith's 3rd-party Manufacturing, Warehousing, and
Distribution partner.
1987 - 1992 Hughes Aircraft Co./Space and Communications Group, Kent, WA.
Member of the Technical Staff II
Responsible Engineering Authority for a very large, scientific, real-time
telemetry and command software subsystem.
Duties: To perform all functions related to maintaining and modifying a
large software system. This includes working through all phases of the
software and hardware cycles, producing all applicable documents and user
manuals, and performing necessary quality control and configuration
management tasks.
Achievements:
o Developed object-based system to test hardware functionality.
- reduced cost by employing data driven testing
o Responsible for all software and database mod approvals.
o Guided junior personnel.
1980-1987 Hughes Aircraft Co./Space and Communications Group, Los Angeles,
CA.
Member of the Technical Staff I
Software developer in a business environment.
Duties: To design, develop, test, and implement complete software
packages for various business applications. These include labor/manpower
reporting, corporate security personnel database Management, and menu-
driven user interfaces with personal computer software packages.
Awards
HAC BS Scholarship: 1984, HAC Masters Fellowship: 1988
Security
I have undergone an extensive background investigation and have
never been refused a clearance.