INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Results oriented technology senior executive leader with a passion for driving people, processes and technology to develop innovative global enterprise business value solutions. Leverage over 20 years of professional IT experience to drive architecture and implementation of complex business IT solutions. Excellent management skills that have enabled successful collaboration with internal and external organizations for achieving business strategic goals. Professional experience effectively communicating to multiple levels of IT and business management executives including C-levels.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graphic Packaging International, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia 01/2009 – Present

Sr Manager Business Intelligence Analytics, Reporting, Applications

Responsible for leading and developing new innovative IT and Business intelligence strategies, architecture and solutions to drive GPI Business decisions, savings, efficiency and return-on-investments (ROI). Responsibilities include vendor management, application support, application change management and BI resource management. Architected and led the new purchase and implementation of the following application solutions: SAP Business Objects, SAP Information Steward and Data Services, Salesforce.com, Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, IBM BI Cognos, IBM TM1, Readsoft, Qlikview, and Tableau. Also evaluating proof of concept solutions for use of SAP HANA, Teradata and Hadoop.

Implementation of Master Data Management Solution fo Customer Master, Vendor Master and Material Master

Led, and architected a GPI Corporate Finance solution with SAP Business Objects and Information Steward and Data Services to create a new MDM profiling and cleansing system for GPI SAP and non-SAP Customer Master, Vendor Master and Material Master Data. The successfully implementation of this product provided GPI finance, Supply chain and business units time and savings by the company with good clean GPI Vendor Master Data.

Implementation of Business Intelligence Sales Consolidation, Reporting Solution

Led the implementation of a new GPI BI Consumer Products Division Sales data repository and reporting system in the SAP Business Warehouse system from the GPI SAP and Non-SAP facilities. Developed new process to uploaded to the BI Qlikview applicaiton to provide analytics to help drive sales business decisions.

Implementation of Business Intelligence Analytics Solution (HR, Finance, Inventory, Quality, Transportation)

Led, architected, a new GPI BI Analytics process and project for the GPI HR Department to transfer the SAP HCM Headcount, Overtime, and Retention HR data into the SAP BW using the existing native data extractors. Led and architected the BW reporting and analytics process for Finance, Inventory, Assets, Quality, Transportation and procurement data. Detailed presentation layer analytics were developed in the BI Qlikview and SAP Business Objects.

GPI BI “Internet of Things” Analytics Solutions with SAP Business Objects

Led, architected a new BI Analytics and reporting solution to display analytics of the electronic plant machine sensors in SAP Business Objects for faster detailed analytics on plant machine performance.

GPI Salesforce.com CRM Solution

Led, researched, selected, architected, configured and implemented a new GPI CRM solution (Salesforce.com) for the GPI Consumer Products and Beverage divisions for managing Sales opportunities. Deployed 300 Apple IPads for the Sales resource to use with Salesforce.com. Implemented a customer complaint solution on the Salesforce.com platform for improved efficiency in resolving complaints.

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Atlanta, Georgia 11/2007 – 12/31/08

Sr Manager Information Technology (SAP FICO)

Led the deployment and support of Coca-Cola North America (CCNA) SAP FICO Finance juice, syrup and various business critical projects. Overall accountability for solution delivery supporting related processes. Collaborated with the strategic business center, support staff, and development teams to execute high quality IT solutions on time and within budget. Partnered with cross-functional entities to ensure strong adoption of solutions and realization of robust business benefits on all IT investments. Developed ongoing operational support including Requests for Service (RFS), metrics reporting, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Via continual work with business stakeholders, promote savvy user groups to initiate a range of activities such as training, RFS prioritization, and process standardization. Directed SAP FICO Team in delivering solutions compliant with legal and regulatory requirements, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit control standards, and TCCC information protection and security criteria. Applid the standard TCCC application development methods covering the full development life cycle (FDLC) to ensure solution quality and consistency of processes. Provided leadership, direction, and coaching to RTR Consultants to achieve defined objectives, improve performance, and enhance skills.

As project manager, led and deployed a new SAP BW/BI Manufacturing Cost Planning system

Ensured operational effectiveness of solutions delivered within the SAP production environment.

Supported CCNA Managers to confirm a smooth transition from SAP development into SAP operations.

Served as an escalation key point of contact for critical production issues.

Governed changes made as a component of production incident management processes.

Conducted employee performance reviews which included feedback on achievements and areas for development

Administered resource management, assignments, prioritization, and vendor management activities

Provided project leadership to include deliverable tracking, quality assurance, financial management/budget control, status reporting, client/project team coordination, development of demand management, cost optimization, and continuous improvement

Orchestrate the planning and deployment of resources

IT Operating Environment: Knowledge of TCCC operating environments (e.g., client/server, MVS, AS/400) and processes (e.g., security) administration, network management, production control) used in

solution design and development efforts

Training users on the all IT finance systems

ACCENTURE

(Kemira Client) Atlanta, Georgia 1/2007 – 8/2007

SAP FI/CO Manager

SAP FICO Manager of the client FICO Team. Supported the OneKem Project - an element of an overall business transformation to install SAP as a global ERP system. Assisted in the development of a strategic plan for SAP implementation. Partnered with key Kemira users, the Process Owner, and Central Design Team in Helsinki, Finland, to ensure local solution met the North America business needs. Full SAP ERP Implementation project using SAP ASAP methodology. Trained FICO end users and provided input into the development of FICO instructional content and materials. Revised global FICO training material for local utilization. Provided functional expertise during selected end user training sessions.

NEWPAGE Client) Dayton, Ohio 9/2006 – 1/2007

SAP FI/CO Manager/Configurator

Architected, configured, tested, trained, documented and implemented a SAP EDI for Accounts Payable solution. Developed project plan for implementing and configuring SAP EDI 820 for customer payments. Accountable for configuration of SAP 1099 Misc Tax submission to the IRS, and configuration support of SAP systems. Performed all SAP FI/CO support and maintenance.

(INFINEON Client) Wilmington, Delaware 1/2006 – 8/2006

SAP FI/CO Manager/Configurator

SAP FI/CO Project Lead for design, testing and implementation of configuration support of SAP systems at Infineon. Executed SAP FI/CO support and maintenance. Worked directly with team members and cross-functional business groups in the development and enhancement of existing SAP systems.

(DUPONT Client) Wilmington, Delaware 3/2003 – 12/2005

SAP FI/CO Manager/Configurator

SAP FI/CO Project Lead for design, tests and implementation of configuration support issues for the FI/CO and MM Module of SAP R/3 v4.0/4.6 for Dupont. Accenture set up a special Delivery Management Center in Delaware to support the Dupont implementation of SAP and post go-live support for a 10 year contract. This was a 24 hour support operation where I had resources for SAP FICO, ABAP and Basis from India, Spain and the Phillipines Partnered with team members and business groups in the development and enhancement of existing SAP systems. Functional Lead for integration of systems to SAP. Coordinated resources to perform ABAP design, testing and implementation of SAP integration. Led ABAP query design and reporting. Managed and responded to SAP FICO support issues 24 hours per day. Managed projects using SAP ASAP Implementation Methodology. upported SAP FI/CO new implementation and upgrades. Executed SAP Finance monthly closing procedures across multiple business units. Trained users on Accenture processes, procedures and IT systems. Led ABAP, BASIS and SAP FICO resources in India, Spain and the Philippines

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE Topeka, Kansas 5/2001 - 3/2003

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Division

SAP FI/CO Configuration Analyst (Finance Department)

Accountable for designs, tests and implementation of configuration for the FI/CO Module SAP R/3 v4.6. Partnered with various business teams in the development of new functionality enhancements. Provided coaching to users in association with the SAP implementation and support. Managed the division’s SAP budget process in reference to product costing in SAP. Oversaw SAP Product Costing and SAP Profit Center Accounting. Supported the SAP financial configuration for promotional and rebate finished products. Contributed to the formulation and definition of application scope and objectives. Devised and recommended modifications of procedures to solve business problems.

Liaison between Finance and Information Technology Department

Developed a central Product Costing Manual for all plants which defined procedures to develop costing sheets, overhead rates, routings, and material cost estimates

Configured SAP FICO Standard Hierarchy, Cost Centers and Cost Center Groups, Primary and Secondary cost elements, internal orders, and routings

Documented detailed specifications of SAP FI/CO configuration design, tests, and training programs.

Configured the SAP FICO (G/L, AP,AR, Product Costing)

Developed training documentation for SAP FI/CO classes

Led training classes for users on SAP FI/CO budgeting, planning, and product costing

MILLER BREWING COMPANY Eden, North Carolina 5/2000 - 5/2001

Brewing Cost Account Analyst /SAP Power User (Finance Department)

Provided accounting support for the Brewing Department including financial reporting and data analysis.

SAP Power User: Trained personnel on SAP 3.1 to SAP 4.6 upgrade

Prepared weekly and monthly Brewing Department financial reports

Eden Plant SAP IT Focal responsible for SAP related issues

Developed, planned, and entered labor/non-labor budgets, forecasts, and performance estimates

Performed analysis of weekly and monthly expenses

Formulated manpower and non-labor forecasts

Presented reports to senior level management

Developed monthly variance analysis reports and provided corrective recommendations

Tested and updated training material for SAP 4.6 upgrade implementation

Train and facilitate SAP 4.6 “Train-the-Trainer” training sessions

BOEING HELICOPTERS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Senior Financial Analyst/IT Analyst (Finance Department) 10/1991 - 5/2000

IT Liaison between the Finance Department and the Director of Research & Engineering

Developed and designed Boeing Philadelphia Engineering Overhead Web Page

Prepared, planned, and submitted budgets, forecasts, schedules, and performance estimates

Created monthly and weekly Financial performance reports, and performed detailed financial analysis

Developed and processed work authorizations while correcting suspense labor

Facilitated classes on proper labor time charging for engineering employees and management

Prepared monthly reports on Engineering Overhead for Senior Management Reviews

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, December 1999

Wilmington College, Wilmington, Delaware

Bachelors of Arts in Computer Science, May 1991

University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Languages: HTML, BASIC, COBOL, PASCAL, MODULA-2, C, JCL, FOCUS, ABAP, XCODE

Software: SAP, Salesforce.com, SAP BW, SAP Netweaver, SAP Business Objects, SAP Information Steward, SAP Data Services, Tableau, Qlikview, IBM BI Cognos, IBM TM1, Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, Microsoft Windows, MS Office Suite: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project, UPerform, Microsoft SQL, IOS, Android

Operating Systems: UNIX, Windows, Windows NT 4.0 Server, MS/DOS, Mac/OS

Hardware: IBM Mainframe, IBM RS/6000, Dell, Apple Mac

Platforms: Software as a Service (SAAS), Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS), Platform as a Service (PAAS)

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