Robert W. Klimek *** Bennett Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188
acems0@r.postjobfree.com
Introduction
As a seasoned enterprise, data, and solutions architect and developer with
over twenty five years of experience in the planning, analysis, design and
implementation of information systems, my focus is on
. identifying, clarifying, and prioritizing business, systems, and
technical strategies and objectives
. defining enterprise-level standards, policies, and procedures to ensure
consistently high-quality applications and systems deployments
. developing data (ER and Dimensional), process, and object models using
major modeling tools such as ERWin, ER/Studio, and Rational Rose
. specifying data-based solutions and architectures, from both a user and a
technical perspective, to meet stated requirements, using major database
management technologies such as Teradata, Microsoft SQL Server, and
Oracle, as well as open standards such as XML
. developing databases and process components in specified technologies
Representative Experience
Tata Consultancy Services - 4/2012 to Present
PepsiCo, Chicago, IL - 9/2013 to present
Data Modeler/Architect
. Develop Functional Design documents to interface various data sources
with the company's new Teradata-based Master Data Management (MDM)
database
. Prepare MDM data standards
. Develop logical and physical models representing target database objects
in MDM
. Perform source-to-target mapping from source systems to newly developed
database objects
. Prepare acceptance testing and system testing scripts against interface
specifications
. Maintain metadata in line with MDM standards, requirements,
specifications, and implementations
ACNielsen, Schaumburg, IL - 4/2012 to 8/2013
Data Modeler/Architect
. For Nielsen's Consumer Package Group, participated in the company's BASES
(Booz Allen Sales Estimating System) project, aimed at developing the
next generation of applications to serve the concept assessment process
. Developed initial logical data models, using Embarcadero's ER/Studio,
based on business requirements and system design artifacts and generated
the corresponding physical models and T-SQL DDL scripts
. Revised models as requirements surfaced, in line with the company's Agile
development methodology
. Performed metadata management activities using the ER/Studio Repository
Independent Consultant - 5/2002 to 3/2012
Wells Fargo Internet Services Group, San Francisco, CA - 12/2006 to 3/2008
Data Modeler/Architect
. Responsible for the development, care, and maintenance of logical and
physical ERWin data models, along with corresponding metadata, to support
Wells Fargo Online Applications.
. Worked with Teradata Database Administrators to develop effective and
efficient database implementations in conjunction with Data Warehousing
and Business Intelligence applications.
. Analyzed and developed ETL procedures using relational, flat-file, and
XML technologies
. Developed approaches and frameworks for the enhancement of data quality
and integrity
APL Limited, Oakland, CA - 12/2005 to 9/2006
Enterprise Architect/Data Modeler
. Worked with internal enterprise architects and KPMG consultants,
assisting in the development of current and target state enterprise data
architectures
. Worked with project team representatives to ensure that logical and
physical ER/Studio data models were developed in line with corporate
standards and guidelines
. Developed and delivered classes in beginning, intermediate, and advanced
logical and physical data modeling and the use of the ER/Studio modeling
tool
. Developed an Access-based "mini-repository" to help the Enterprise
Architecture team track the similarities and differences between the
current and future states
Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA - 4/2005 to 11/2005
Data Analyst, Commercial Data Governance
. Developed a detailed conceptual model for the company's sales and
marketing arm using Embarcadero's ER/Studio; modeling sources included
existing reports, data structures, and XML schemas
. Mapped conceptual model concepts to existing systems and data structures,
as well as to newly-implemented ERP suites
. Developed and maintained organization-wide business and systems data and
information standards, working with project teams to develop business
solutions in line with those standards
Plan B Solutions, Newport Beach, CA - 11/2003 to 12/2004
Data Architect
. Developed the Universal Business Architecture, a comprehensive data and
process model, deploying the Rational Rose data modeler and describing
the operations functions for the electrical utility's Transmission and
Distribution (T&D) division
. Facilitated information gathering and modeling sessions with subject
matter experts to validate and enhance the models
. Planned future application consolidation activities, developing an
approach to integrate 100+ applications into a common enterprise
solutions architecture
Kaiser Permanente, Walnut Creek, CA - 10/2002 to 11/2003
Enterprise Architect, Information and Data Quality
. Developed a comprehensive enterprise process for the deployment of
Information and Data Quality efforts throughout the Kaiser organization
. Consulted with project teams deploying IQ and DQ concepts to ensure
compliance with the corporate process and to build new learnings into the
process itself
. Reviewed corporate standards and models, as well as logical and physical
data models and definitions of existing and proposed applications
. Defined quality standards for data warehouses and marts, along with those
for the newly acquired Epic ERP application
R. R. Donnelley & Sons, Downers Grove, IL - 5/2002 to 10/2002
Data Architect
. Developed logical data models for the operations business area, using
ERWin
. Reviewed enterprise data and process models for adherence to standards,
currency, and applicability to major application and database deployments
. Assessed Oracle 9i database designs for faithfulness of implementation of
corporate data standards, business rules, and managed redundancy
. Wrote standards for logical modeling and the deployment of the ERWin data
modeling tool
Navigant Consulting - 5/2000 to 5/2002
Principal Consultant, Internal Projects - 2/2001 to 5/2002
. Developed standards, policies, and procedures for Enterprise, Data, and
Applications Architectures
. Wrote and delivered consulting proposals
. Mentored junior staff and prepared performance evaluations
McDonald's Corporation, Oak Brook, IL - 6/2000 to 2/2001
Enterprise Data Architect, Supply Chain Data Warehouse
. Developed an integrated supply chain data and process model using Oracle
Designer 2000
. Developed the technical architecture and design for McDonald's product
mix (PMix) systems and data warehouse, including data structures,
application interfaces, ETL specifications, and the underlying technical
infrastructure. Assisted project managers to ensure conformance to the
design. Database was developed using Oracle 9i.
Independent Consultant - 7/1990 to 5/2000
Bank One, Columbus, OH - 11/1999 to 4/2000
Systems/Data Architect, State of Ohio Child Support Payment Data Warehouse
Motorola, Radio Systems Network Group, Schaumburg, IL - 11/1998 to 11/1999
Project Manager/Architect, Clarify Implementation
First Health, Downers Grove, IL - 7/1998 to 11/1998
Project Manager, Financial and Payroll Systems
McDonald's Corporation, Oak Brook, IL - 5/1997 to 6/1998
Enterprise Architect
Architect -- Data Warehouse Standards, Policies, and Technologies
Allstate Insurance, Northbrook, IL - 5/1996 to 4/1997
Data Analyst, Enterprise Planning and ERP Systems
Data Warehouse Architect
Moore, Business Forms and Systems Division, Lake Forest, IL - 8/1994 to
4/1996
eBusiness Modeler/Applications Developer, Customer Management Systems
Helene Curtis, Inc., Chicago, IL - 1/1996 to 4/1996
Data/Process Analyst, Risk Management and SAP Implementation
Follett Campus Resources, Forest Park, IL - 2/1994 to 7/1994
Data Architect and Applications Developer, Warehousing and Employee
Management
QuadGraphics, Pewaukee, WI - 5/1993 to 12/1993
Data Architect/Applications Developer, Production Management
Kohl's Department Stores, Menomenee Falls, WI - 9/1992 to 4/1993
McDonald's Corporation, Oak Brook, IL - 1/1992 to 8/1992
Methodology Consultant, Strategic Planning and Human Resource Management
Sears Credit, Chicago, IL - 7/1990 to 12/1991
Strategic Planner/Consultant
James Martin and Company - 4/1987 to 7/1990
Pacific Gas & Electric, San Francisco, CA - 4/1990 to 7/1990
Data and Process Analyst, Financial Systems
United Airlines, Elk Grove Village, IL - 7/1989 to 4/1990
Strategic Planner/Consultant, Airline Operations
Shell Canada and Imperial Oil, Ltd, Calgary, AB and Toronto, ON - 9/1988
to 7/1989
Data and Process Analyst/System Designer, Sales and Customer Management
Xerox Corporation, Rochester, NY - 12/1988 to 4/1989
Data and Process Analyst, Warehousing and Logistics
Coldwell Banker - 4/1985 to 4/1987
Project Manager, Enterprise Architecture
DBMS, Inc. (subsequently Platinum Technology) - 9/1982 to 4/1985
Project Manager, Software Engineering
Coopers & Lybrand - 9/1979 to 9/1982
Senior Staff Accountant
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
BA in Psychology, with high honors; minor in Organizational Behavior
University of Chicago
MBA in Finance and Accounting
Illinois Institute of Technology
MS in Computer Science, with a specialization in Intelligent Information
Systems
Skills and Technologies
Databases: SQL Server 2008, Oracle13, Teradata 13, MS Access 2010, IBM
DB2/UDB
Modeling and Metadata: ER/Studio, ERWin, Oracle Designer, Rational
Rose/RUP/UML, System Architect, COOL/IEF, GroundWorks, Sterling Key,
Platinum and Rochade Repositories, ER (OLTP and ODS) and Dimensional (OLAP)
Modeling, Kimball, Object Modeling, .NET
Data Transport: Microsoft Integration Services (SSIS), AbInitio, MQSeries
Analysis and Reporting: Microsoft Reporting Services (SSRS), Crystal
Reports/Decisions, Actuate
Development: Microsoft T-SQL, Teradata SQL Assistant, Visual Basic.NET,
ADO.NET, XML
Productivity: MS Office, MS Project, Visio
ERP: SAP R/3 (FI/CO, HCM), Lawson HR/Payroll, Oracle Financials, Clarify,
EpiCare
Other: JAD Facilitation, Requirements Analysis, Project Planning and
Management
Functional Areas: Finance/Accounting, Customer Order Management/Invoicing,
Sales Force Automation, Insurance Claims Processing, Supply Chain, Risk
Management, HR/Payroll, CRM, Bank Payment Processing, Production
Management, Warehousing/Logistics, Patient Care Delivery, Health Plan
Operations, Asset Management
Other Accomplishments
Received my CPA in the State of Illinois in 1981
Conducted substantial original research in the areas of intelligent systems
frameworks and object modeling and decomposition approaches
Lectured on systems planning and development methods and practices, and
wrote and delivered several papers on expert systems and its incorporation
into traditional computing environments
Taught data and process modeling techniques, and developed DB2 Technical
Design course materials for a leading marketer of data and process modeling
products
Wrote several white papers on enterprise systems management and
architecture, including reviews and assessments of architectural components
such as data warehousing frameworks and products and message-oriented
middleware