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Senior Oracle/JD Edwards CNC Technology Professional

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United States
Posted:
July 04, 2015

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Duane O. (Ollie) Ohnstad

E-Mail: acqkza@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 303-***-****

CERTIFIED SENIOR ORACLE/J.D. EDWARDS CNC TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL

Over thirty years of experience in information technology (including management), project management and technology consulting, with primary emphasis on Oracle’s OneWorld/EnterpriseOne ERP product.

Proficient in all aspects of EnterpriseOne’s underlying Configurable Network Computing (CNC) architecture, including more than 15 years of direct hands-on exposure.

In-depth CNC technology experience with numerous EnterpriseOne installations/upgrades on all supported database and operating system platforms.

Proven ability to manage large-scale software implementation/conversion projects to successful on-time and within-budget completion.

Polished CNC technology mentor and trainer, with lengthy knowledge-transfer track record.

Communicate comfortably and effectively at all organizational levels, both business and technical.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OHNSTAD CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC 2015

Consulting firm specializing in Oracle EnterpriseOne (JD Edwards) CNC technology support services.

Owner and Senior CNC Consultant

Provide CNC technology leadership, education and implementation support for clients nationwide to ensure their success with EnterpriseOne product. This includes both managed services and project-related activities. Major responsibilities include: architecting, installing and upgrading software; applying ESUs and tools releases; handling all aspects of change, object and package management; administering all levels of security; managing environments and path codes (including OCM); managing server and system performance; troubleshooting and resolving CNC technology issues.

TRISSENTIAL, LLC 2015

National provider of business and technology consulting services and solutions.

Sr. Essentialist, Sr. JD Edwards CNC Consultant

Provided CNC technology leadership, education and implementation support for Trissential clients to ensure their success with EnterpriseOne product. This includes both managed services and project-related activities. Major responsibilities included: architecting, installing and upgrading software; applying ESUs and tools releases; handling all aspects of change, object and package management; administering all levels of security; managing environments and path codes (including OCM); managing server and system performance; troubleshooting and resolving CNC technology issues.

Provided CNC leadership and support for large global security design and implemention project for major international specialty trucks and truck bodies manufacturer.

Hardware/Software: Oracle EnterpriseOne, HP LINUX/UNIX, Intel NT, IBM iSeries, MS Windows 2003/2008, Linux Enterprise, OS/400 (with DB2), MS SQL Server 2005/2008, MS SQL Server SSE, Oracle Database v11/v12, Oracle Database OEE, IBM Client Access, IBM WebSphere, Oracle WebLogic, Visual C++, MS Office, Oracle SQL* Plus, AllOut Security, VMWare.

CD GROUP, Inc. 2012-2015

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consulting firm specializing in provision of business software services.

Manager of Technology Managed Services

Direct 10-member staff of professional consultants (plus small offshore team) responsible for providing CNC managed services for large client base (over 40). Major responsibilities include: managing all staff resources, including relevant personnel and workload activities; overseeing all client relationships to ensure optimum customer satisfaction and service; managing team performance to ensure attainment of budgeted targets; improving best practice processes related to delivery of technology managed services. Also provide hands-on CNC client support as required.

Stabilized employee base following unexpected departure of key management personnel.

Achieved 95% customer retention rate and increased client base by approximately 15% annually.

Transition internal process/service priorities to proactive (vs. reactive) in nature, thereby serving to facilitate more stable client technology configurations.

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Senior Technology Consultant

Provided remote CNC managed services support to over one dozen clients on regular daily basis. Customer base utilized various release levels, approximately half of which were EnterpriseOne 9.0 or 9.1, although some dated back to OneWorld Xe. Major responsibilities included: architecting, installing and upgrading software; applying ESUs and tools releases; handling all aspects of change, object and package management; administering all levels of security; managing environments and path codes (including OCM); managing server and system performance; troubleshooting and resolving CNC technology issues.

Hardware/Software: Oracle EnterpriseOne, HP LINUX/UNIX, Intel NT, IBM AIX, IBM iSeries, MS Windows 2003/2008, Linux Enterprise, OS/400 (with DB2), MS SQL Server 2005/2008, MS SQL Server SSE, Oracle Database v11, Oracle Database OEE, IBM Client Access, IBM WebSphere, Oracle Application Server (OAS), Oracle WebLogic, Visual C++, MS Office, Oracle SQL* Plus, Vertex, VMWare.

ORACLE CORPORATION 2011-2012

Large US-based multinational computer technology corporation.

Senior Principal Consultant

Provided CNC technology leadership, education and implementation support for Oracle clients to ensure their success with EnterpriseOne product. Major responsibilities included: architecting, installing and upgrading software; applying ESUs and tools releases; handling all aspects of change, object and package management; administering all levels of security; managing environments and path codes (including OCM); managing server and system performance; troubleshooting and resolving CNC technology issues.

Provided CNC direction, mentoring and support for ISO-registered high-tech equipment manufacturer upgrading from EnterpriseOne 8.11 to Release 9.0.

Provided CNC leadership and support for domestic automobile parts manufacturer upgrading from EnterpriseOne 8.10 to Release 9.0. Out of business necessity, it was required that this project be completed within short, 3-month timeframe. That requirement was met.

Provided CNC direction, mentoring and support for US-based transportation management services provider upgrading from OneWorld Xe to EnterpriseOne 9.0. This was initially implemented for single corporate entity and later phased in for other subsidiaries. It also included complete platform migration.

Hardware/Software: Oracle EnterpriseOne, HP LINUX/UNIX, Intel NT, IBM iSeries, F5 Load Balancer, MS Windows 2003/2008, Linux Enterprise, OS/400 (with DB2), MS SQL Server 2005/2008, MS SQL Server SSE, Oracle Database v11, Oracle Database OEE, IBM Client Access, IBM WebSphere, Oracle Application Server (OAS), Visual C++, MS Office, Oracle SQL* Plus, Vertex, VMWare.

CD GROUP, Inc. 2009-2011

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consulting firm specializing in provision of business software services.

Senior Technology Consultant

Provided CNC technology leadership, education and implementation support for CD Group clients to ensure their success with EnterpriseOne product. Major responsibilities included: architecting, installing and upgrading software; applying ESUs and tools releases; handling all aspects of change, object and package management; administering all levels of security; managing environments and path codes (including OCM); managing server and system performance; troubleshooting and resolving CNC technology issues.

Provided CNC direction, net-change training and support for public sector client upgrading from EnterpriseOne 8.9 to Release 9.0.

Provided CNC direction, mentoring and support on new installation of EnterpriseOne 9.0 for multi-location consumer products dealership.

Provided CNC leadership and support for large international broadcasting infrastructure manufacturer upgrading from OneWorld Xe to EnterpriseOne 9.0. Instrumental in preserving fragile client relationship.

Provided remote CNC managed services support to over one dozen clients on regular daily basis. Customer base utilized various release levels, approximately half of which were EnterpriseOne 9.0, although some dated back to OneWorld Xe.

Hardware/Software: Oracle EnterpriseOne, HP LINUX/UNIX, Intel NT, IBM AIX, IBM iSeries, MS Windows 2003/2008, Linux Enterprise, OS/400 (with DB2), MS SQL Server 2005/2008, MS SQL Server SSE, Oracle Database v10/v11, Oracle Database OEE, IBM Client Access, IBM WebSphere, Oracle Application Server (OAS), Visual C++, MS Office, Oracle SQL* Plus, Vertex, VMWare.

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ORACULAR WEST, Inc. 2007-2009

Information Technology consulting partner to North American companies and their international affiliates.

Senior EnterpriseOne CNC Consultant

Provided CNC technology leadership, education and implementation support for Oracular clients to ensure their success with EnterpriseOne product. Major responsibilities included: architecting, installing and upgrading software; applying ESUs and tools releases; handling all aspects of change, object and package management; administering all levels of security; managing environments and path codes (including OCM); managing server and system performance; troubleshooting and resolving CNC technology issues.

Provided hands-on CNC support for two clients upgrading from OneWorld Xe to EnterpriseOne 8.12 (Tools Releases 8.97 and 8.98, respectively).

Provided CNC leadership and mentoring on large-scale server upgrade (OneWorld Xe) for major international transportation and logistics corporation. This upgrade involved relocation of entire data center from Detroit, Michigan, to Atlanta, Georgia.

Installed EnterpriseOne 8.12 on internal lab equipment to facilitate consultant training and experience.

Hardware/Software: Oracle EnterpriseOne, Intel NT, IBM iSeries, MS Windows 2000/2003, Terminal Server, Citrix Metaframe, OS/400 (with DB2), MS SQL Server 2000/2005, MS SQL Server SSE, Oracle Database v10, Oracle Database OEE, IBM Client Access, IBM WebSphere, Oracle Application Server (OAS), Visual C++, MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, Crystal Reports, Oracle SQL* Plus, VMWare.

FUJITSU CONSULTING 2001-2007

International provider of business and technology consulting services and solutions.

Oracle Project Manager

Provided project management leadership for Fujitsu clients implementing Oracle’s EnterpriseOne product. Major responsibilities included: managing project activities and tasks; budget and expense tracking; developing and maintaining project plans; managing issues, risks and milestones; preparing business cases; performing return on investment analysis; negotiating contracts; validating deliverables; maneuvering project resources.

Served as Project Manager on EnterpriseOne 8.9 Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) implementation for large metropolitan government entity. This multi-million dollar project involved phased production cutovers for several city agencies. Resultant benefits included greater consistency and enhanced efficiencies in management of all government assets, as well as improved cost control and visibility.

Served as Project Manager on WorldSoftware to OneWorld Xe migration for medium-sized consumer products manufacturer. This six-month project was completed on time and within budget. Tangible ROI benefits were also realized and documented.

Senior EnterpriseOne CNC Consultant

Provided CNC technology leadership, education and implementation support for Fujitsu clients to ensure their success with EnterpriseOne product. Major responsibilities included: architecting, installing and upgrading software; applying ESUs and tools releases; handling all aspects of change, object and package management; administering all levels of security; managing environments and path codes (including OCM); managing server and system performance; troubleshooting and resolving CNC technology issues.

Provided CNC leadership on large, 18-month OneWorld Xe implementation for financial services division of major high technology manufacturer. Directed all system installation, configuration and support activities. Mentored other technology resources on various CNC-related topics. Participated in and influenced major architectural decisions. Served on project management team as technical lead.

Provided CNC leadership and support on EnterpriseOne 8.0 installation for large manufacturer and distributor of consumer products. This nine-month project included heavy emphasis on web client components and HTML user interface. Provided internal client training on variety of CNC subjects.

Provided technical CNC support and mentoring on EnterpriseOne 8.9 implementation for international provider of human resource solutions. This six-month project revolved around sophisticated migration of corporate data from client’s parent company, data which resided in multiple WorldSoftware systems.

Successfully completed two major release upgrades and one large architectural conversion/expansion.

Hardware/Software: Oracle EnterpriseOne, Intel NT, HP 9000, IBM RS/6000, IBM iSeries, MS Windows NT/2000, Terminal Server, Citrix Metaframe, HP UNIX, IBM AIX, IBM OS/400 (with DB2), MS SQL Server 2000, MS Access, Oracle Database v9, IBM Client Access, IBM WebSphere, Visual C++, MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, MDLink, Vertex, Crystal Reports, Oracle SQL* Plus, Create!Form.

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ROBINSON BRICK COMPANY 2000-2001

Colorado-based, multi-site manufacturer/distributor of brick and other related masonry products.

Information Technology Manager

Directed small technical staff in support of all corporate computing, communication and web functions in client/server environment based on JD Edwards’ OneWorld ERP software product.

Successfully completed complex OneWorld release upgrade, including retrofitting of numerous custom software modifications.

Managed department efforts to update and modernize company web site and storefront.

Extended and optimized OneWorld in support of business needs by developing add-on software applications utilizing proprietary software toolset.

Hardware/Software: JD Edwards OneWorld, Intel NT, MS Windows 98/NT, Terminal Server, Citrix Metaframe, MS SQL Server, MS Access, MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, Backup Exec, EZ Merchant.

JD EDWARDS & CO. 1997-2000

International supplier of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for large corporate organizations.

Technical Training Product Manager

Managed team of six professionals responsible for development of training programs on use of Configurable Network Computing (CNC) to install, administer and upgrade OneWorld software.

Developed and rolled out company’s first hands-on client/server-based training courses for installing and upgrading OneWorld.

Shortened rollout cycle time for all courses such that training was available three weeks following general release of software (vs. three months).

Senior Technical Training Analyst

Developed and delivered series of technical courses on OneWorld’s underlying system architecture, including proprietary CNC/middleware foundation.

Completed multiple OneWorld installations and release upgrades within lab setting.

Developed and rolled out company’s first comprehensive CNC Certification Program for employees and business partners.

Hardware/Software: JD Edwards OneWorld, Intel NT, HP 9000, IBM iSeries, MS Windows NT, HP UNIX, IBM OS/400 (with DB2), MS SQL Server, MS Access, Oracle Database, IBM Client Access, MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio.

KRYPTONICS, Inc. 1997

MIS Manager

RYALL ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY 1994-1997

MIS Manager

COMPUTER AIDED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 1992-1994

Sales Manager

CELESTIAL SEASONINGS 1989-1992

Information Services Manager

HAMILTON OIL CORPORATION 1980-1989

Information Systems Manager

Systems and Programming Manager

Systems Administrator

EDUCATION

B.S., Mathematics, South Dakota State University.

JD Edwards’ training programs in Configurable Network Computing (CNC), technical development and various application-specific topics.



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