Raymond Swain

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Objective

To obtain a position of responsibility with a progressive company that will

afford the opportunity of career advancement based on merit and

contribution. Any position which will challenge my skills and talents

would be embraced by me. An appropriate balance allowing time for my

family, professional development, and personal growth is also important.

Summary of Qualifications

I have twenty-four years experience in Information Technology. This

includes over twenty-two years of developing EDI systems, more than

eighteen years programming (forty different languages and script syntaxes),

nineteen years of data modeling, seventeen years of project management, and

twelve years of consulting. My industry experience includes: four years of

engineering, two years of publishing, over nine years of logistics and

transportation, five years of HIPAA transactions, seventeen years of

manufacturing and retail, six years of finance, and three years of grocery.

Hardware Unix (AIX, HP-UX, ULTRIX), PC/Workstation (DOS, Windows, NT,

OS/Warp), AS/400 (OS/400), Main-Frame (MVS), Dec/VAX (Open

VMS)

Software SAP, Lawson, J. D. Edwards, Oracle (10.7 and 11x), BPCS,

Garpac, CIMPRO, Foresite, Vantive, CASE (NETRON/cap, AS/SET,

Knowledgeware, IEF, ODW), 4GL, SQL, Databases (DB2, Informix,

Oracle, SQL Server, RDBMS, Supra, and Ultra), Scripting

(CLEO, KORNSHELL, CL, DCL, JCL, etc.), QUERY, TSO, Panvalet,

CICS, COBOL (many platforms), Visual Suite and BASIC (VMS,

DOS, Windows)

EDI Software MS BizTalk, GXS' (formerly GEIS) AI, iSoft Commerce Suite,

EDIFecs SpecBuilder and Xengine, GENTRAN (VMS, OS/400, MVS,

HP-UX); Mentor (HP-UX); GENTRAN:server with EC Workbench (HP-

UX); GIS; Harbinger's TLE (HP-UX, AIX, OS/400), EDI400, and

Premenos (OS/400); EDI*PC (DOS, Windows); and EDItran (MVS)

EDI Standards TDCC, TRADACOMS, UN/EDIFACT, UCS, ASC/ANSI X12 (subsets

including WINS and VICS), ebXML

Transaction Sets 142, 180, 204, 210, 213, 214, 270, 271, 276, 277, 300,

310, 810, 811, 812, 816, 820, 823, 824, 830, 832, 835, 837,

840, 843, 846, 850, 852, 855, 856, 857, 860, 861, 864, 865,

867, 869, 870, 875, 880, 940, 943, 944, 945, 990, 997, 999,

REMADV, CONTRL, DELFOR, DELJIT, DESADV, ORDER, and INVOICE

Accomplishments

* Implemented automated Logistics EDI system at Nedlloyd Lines. My duties

then also included acting as the system administrator for the EDI system.

Also supervised two operators.

* My implementation of EDI at Butler Paper/Mail-Well (then divisions of

Georgia Pacific) automated sixty percent of the sales orders and over

forty percent of the invoices.

* Managed the EDI department at PACE Membership Warehouses and realized

projected annual savings of 10.336 million dollars. My staff consisted

of six EDI specialists. Duties included all facets of EDI strategy,

operations, and development.

* Global EDI Manager at Cott Beverages. Implemented EDI to integrate with

SAP R/3. Also, negotiated a flat usage rate with the primary Value Added

Network (VAN) to save thousands in operating costs.

* While consulting, implemented automated systems for EDI processing at

Kellogg (open VMS). Helped develop user requirement documents and system

integration specifications for MCI's OO billing project.

* Converted Cluett Peabody's EDI system from AS/400 (legacy) to HP-UX

(Garpac - a 4GL apparel manufacturing system). Integrating with EC/EDI

system with the ERP. My duties included all facets of EDI strategy,

operations, and development.

* Implemented integrated EC/EDI solutions at manufacturing and distribution

companies. In my recent implementations, integrated EDI transactions with

many different ERP packages (SAP, BPCS, Vantive, J.D. Edwards, etc.).

Many scalable projects with between three and seven hundred trading

partners. Robust range of Supply Chain, Financial, and CRM EC/EDI

transactions. Support of Healthcare and HIPAA implementations.

* Managed the delivery of services for a large B2B consulting practice.

Responsible for recruiting, retaining, and training consulting staff.

Role includes pre-sales support and Business Development for the EC/EDI

support of B2B services. Serve as a technical architect for data

transportation (cross-platform). Delivered evaluations, gap analysis,

feasibility studies, and EC/EDI strategies. I have also managed large

financial e-Business projects and migration implementations.

* Managed a major Supplier EDI project implementation for Bose (to automate

93% of procurement transactions).

Experience

08/05 - present Senior EC/EDI Consultant Inventive

Solutions Westborough, MA

Developed 210, 810, 811, 850, 855, 856, XML, and custom Flat-File maps

using BizTalk 2002 and BizTalk 2010

. Developed X12, TRADACOMS, and EDIfact maps for GXS using AI for

manufacturing, retail, financial, and distribution clients (including

Altec Lansing and Beauty Enterprises).

Developed TRADACOMS ORDER and INVOICE maps using GXS AI for CMS (U.K.)

Assisted with the Claim canonical model and developed the submitted claim

XML schema

Application analysis for the HIPAA migration of 004010 to 005010 -

including moving ICD-9 to ICD-10

Automated file transfer between multiple hosts (using FTP and Kornshell

scripting)

Project Manager for a major Supplier EDI Implementation for Bose (on-shore

and off-shore resources)

Using EDIfecs Xengine and SpecBuilder, automated the validation and

onboarding of trading partners for Bose's Suppliers

Automated the Q/A process and managed the conversion of 900 GENTRAN Visual

maps to AI

Analysis for migrating 004010 to 005010 for HIPAA transactions (270, 271,

834, 835, and 837)

Compiled research for the HIPAA 835 Claims transaction to be rendered into

an object in XML

Analyzed and designed the HIPAA 837 for real-time processing and

interaction with a data clearing house

Managed migration of EDS to GXS for GM banking (through REMEDI)

Developed Maps (AI and GIS) in EDIfact, X12, cbXML, and ebXML standards

Developed GXS AI maps for GXS' consulting services (supporting SAP

implementations)

Authored an AI best practices mapping guide for Maersk Data / IBM

Developed EDI Capacity metrics, planning, and optimization for AI mapped

transactions for Maersk - IBM

Developed mapping toolkit for GTIN to publish manufacturer's products for

multiple retail clients

07/02 - 08/05 Senior EC/EDI Developer Avery Dennison

Framingham, MA

Implemented automated event-driven FTP, GXS, Advantis, AS/1, and AS/2

communication systems

Migrated and automated GXS AI (3.1) to a GXS AI (4.1) environment - added

an XML module

Evaluated, procured, and implemented EDIfecs to author Implementation

Guides and generate test-data for the onboarding process

Developed automated processes for Oracle and Legacy applications using GXS

AI (3.1)

Migrated several customers to AS/1 (SMTP), AS/2 and FTP for an expense

savings of $ 704,000 per year

Developed EDI Capacity metrics and planning to provide optimized throughput

of transactions and maximize uptime

Implemented the PVCS code management software (continued as Build Engineer

for legacy systems)

Acted as technical liaison for EDI Business Units and technical vendors

Providing training for IT staff - EDI, Supply Chain, Procurement,

Logistics, and XML

Managing multiple projects - while providing occasional work direction to

IT Staff

Extensive UNIX scripting and GXS AI mapping development for X12,

proprietary, and XML transactions

03/01 - 07/02 Senior EC/EDI Consultant Swain's Computer

Consulting (SCC)

Implemented automated event-driven FTP, SMTP, and VAN communication systems

Developed automated processes for Oracle and Legacy applications using GXS

AI (3.1)

Implemented EDI for SAP 4.6c and mapped transactions using GXS AI (3.1) and

Enterprise (71)

Implemented, scripted processes, and mapped transactions using GXS AI

(2.04) and Enterprise (6.1)

Developed EDI Capacity metrics and modeling for Arinc and other clients

Assisted with migrating from a Sparc Array to a Winchester Array at Arinc

Acted as technical liaison for Arinc's EDI Business Units and technical

vendors

Provided an EDI vendor assessment to Engineering

Providing training for EDI staff - Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics,

and XML

Managing multiple projects - while providing work direction to IT Staff

Extensive UNIX scripting, Harbinger TLE for UNIX, and GXS AI (with some

Enterprise)

06/99 - 03/01 Business Development Manager Modis/Idea

Integration Auburn, GA

Managed Oracle Application delivery services (pre-sales, startup, and

recruiting)

Provided training for EDI staff - Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics,

XML, Web Portals, etc.

Managed multiple projects and a staff of Consulting Professionals

Provided presales support and Business Development for EC/EDI initiatives

Designed and implement automated middleware system architecture (primarily

EDI) for midrange platforms

Extensive Harbinger TLE for UNIX, GXS AI, and GENTRAN:server for UNIX (with

EC Workbench)

Implemented, scripted processes, and mapped transactions - using GXS AI

(3.1), for SAP (3.1i) and Vantive

Harbinger/Premenos and GENTRAN experience on the AS/400

GENTRAN experience on Windows, MVS, DEC/VAX, and NT

Developed several X12 and UN/EDIFACT map templates including error

trapping, notification, and system audit controls

Provided E-commerce system integration using XML development - specializing

in EDI data integration

Designed web based supply chain tools and client interfaces

Utilized SQL and other database tools for analysis and modeling

Implemented virtual support network for consulting services

Scripted dream-writers for the EDI interface for JD Edwards.

Provided EC/EDI and HIPAA consulting to several clients (including Baxter

and AETNA)

03/97 - 10/99 Senior EC/EDI Consultant SSA Southeast Auburn, GA

EDI Implementation for several manufacturing and pharmaceutical clients who

utilize BPCS

Performed UNIX System Administration duties

. Largest implementation consisted of a cross-platform utilizing both

AS/400 (DB2) and HP9000 (Informix), which included: about sixty trading

partners, X12 versions 002040 to 004010, and EDI documents 810, 850, 856,

864, and 997

Automated several batch processes

Performed Data Modeling, Data Analyst, and System Administration tasks

Project management using Microsoft Project

Programmed in AS/SET, SQL, and UNIX Korn shell

Mapped using Harbinger's TLE package and Sterling's GENTRAN package

1996 - 1997 Senior EDI Analyst Cluett Peabody and Company, Inc.

Atlanta, GA

. Authored EDI strategy (short-term and intermediate goals)

. Designed and implemented the EDI conversion from the legacy AS/400 system

to the HP9000 based Garpac system (Informix)

. Responsible for EDI support of AS/400 system until the conversion was

completed

. Created RFP for EDI Translation package and acted as Liaison with

Management

. Responsible for procuring Sterling's Mentor and its implementation on the

HP9000

. Designed and implemented the communications for the HP9000 (CLEO)

. Automated all EDI processing on the HP9000 (using UNIX scripts and SQL

with Informix)

. Programmed using 4GL and Korn shell

. Negotiated EDI vendor contracts (saving 35% in annual fees and 50% in

renewals)

. Implementation included: 60+ trading partners - mostly retail, from X12

versions 002002 to 003050, for documents 810, 816, 820, 823, 832, 846,

850, 852, 855, 856, 860, 864, 867, and 997

1995 - 1996 Consultant System Engineering Services (SES)

Atlanta, GA

Affiliated with Perot Systems

Responsible for Object Oriented development tools and methodology

Authored the system integration requirements (including EDI) for MCI's new

A/R system

1995 - 1995 EDI Consultant The Computer Merchant (TCM)

Battle Creek, MI

Affiliated with DEC Consulting Services

Implemented automated EDI processing for Kellogg on DEC/VAX Cluster

Used DCL scripts - open VMS

Mapping was done on GENTRAN for DEC/VAX

Responsible for Technical EDI Strategy for Kellogg's North American

operations

Authored multiple EC/EDI project plans

1994 - 1995 EDI Manager Cott Beverages USA, Inc.

Columbus, GA

Managed EDI strategy, development, and operations

Responsible for 12 EDI projects

Developed integration for EDI transactions with SAP R/3

Leveraged technical vendors to save $324,000 from the EDI budget

Automated the EC/EDI processing on an HP9000 platform (HP-UX)

1993 - 1994 EDI Projects Manager PACE Membership Warehouse, Inc.

Englewood, CO

Managed development team (six professionals), EDI Strategy, and EDI

Projects

Responsible for Cost/Benefits, Design, Development, and Implementation of

16 EDI projects

Functional areas included Accounting, Purchasing, Logistics, and Receiving

Managed other E-Commerce areas (auto-fax, email, and bar-coding)

Responsible for EDI training, presentations, and Liaison between management

and I.T.

My negotiations with our Value Added Networks saved $500,000 in processing

costs annually

EDI translation was using GENTRAN - MVS main-frame environment

1990 - 1993 System Analyst/ Georgia Pacific (H.Q. and

Atlanta, GA and

EDI Coordinator Butler Paper) Englewood, CO

The first six months I served as a consultant

Designed and implemented EDI processing at Butler Paper

Liaison between I.T. staff and Management

Responsible for Customer Relations regarding EDI technical issues

Developed EDI strategy and training program

Negotiated contracts to save 35% of EDI budget

Automated Order Management batch cycles

Wrote utility for viewing reports on-line (with selectability and security)

Wrote generic application menu system - providing secured access and

statistic gathering

Data modeling using SUPRA and ULTRA

Implemented a major database conversion

Programming was in COBOL

The mapping was using EDItran - MVS main-frame

1988 - 1990 Analyst Programmer/System Nedlloyd Lines, USA

Atlanta, GA

Administrator

System management for large DEC/VAX Cluster (6410,6420,6330, and nine Micro-

VAX 3100's)

Responsible for all system scripting and security

Installed and administered ALL-IN-1 and Oracle 6.0

Supervised operations staff

Designed and implemented EDI system for Bookings

Automated all EDI processing

Mapping was using GENTRAN's DEC/VAX package

1987 - 1988 Analyst Programmer/System W. G. Carroll and Company

Hapeville, GA

Administrator

Automated all batch operations for a DEC cluster (32 processes)

Designed, developed, and implemented Sales Analysis for the Order

Management System

Assisted in the design and development of the Automated Brokerage Interface

(ABI) system

Installed and implemented an ALL-IN-1 Office Automation system

1986 - 1987 System Programmer/System TechSouth, Inc. (Division of

Tucker, GA

Administrator BellSouth)

Data modeling and conversions using a proprietary database using DEC RMS

File Structure

Automation of 47 batch processes for Publishing Operations

Implemented on-line and batch enhancements

1984 - 1986 Software Engineer (Owner) Swain and Company

Lawrenceville, GA

Developed and copyrighted six programs for the PC (marketed by Valdosta

Software)

1983 - 1984 Programmer Analyst/System Electrical Experimental

Station Atlanta, GA

Programmer (GA Tech.)

FORTRAN and VMS script programming

Automating batch graphical programs for Defense Department (security

clearance SECRET)

Education

GXS (formerly GEIS), Gaithersburg, MD

Certificate, Application Integrator (AI) Mapping, 2000

Sterling Commerce, Ann Arbor, MI

Certificate, GENTRAN:server EC Workbench, 1999

SSA, Chicago, IL

Certificate, BPCS ECM Processing, 1998

Harbinger, Holiston, MA

Certificate, UNIX TLE 4.1, 1998

SSA Southeast, Greensboro, NC

Certificate, BPCS Functional Areas, 1997

Informix Corporation, Atlanta, GA

Certificate, Informix SQL, 1996

Sterling Software, Ann Arbor, MI

Certificate, UNIX Mentor, 1996

SAP, Atlanta, GA

Certificate, Data Dictionary, 1995

Microsoft, Atlanta, GA

Certificate, Access 2.0 Features and Programming, 1995

Sterling Software, Dublin, OH

Certificate, UNIX GENTRAN, 1995

Time Systems, Inc., Atlanta, GA

Certificate, Organization and Scheduling Workshop, 1991

Oracle Corporation, Atlanta, GA

Certificate, Oracle Development, 1989

Digital Equipment Corporation, Washington, DC

Certificate, Advanced ALL-IN-1 Programming, 1988

Digital Equipment Corporation, Atlanta, GA

Certificate, ALL-IN-1 Administration, Minor: ALL-IN-1 Customization, 1988

University of Phoenix, On-Line

Management of Information Technology, Present

GPA: 3.7

Gwinnett Technical School, Lawrenceville, GA

Certificate, COBOL, Minor: Accounting, 1987

GPA: 3.9, Major GPA: 3.9

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Mathematics, Minor: Computer Science, 1986

GPA: 3.2, Major GPA: 3.8

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Associate, Ceramic Engineering, Minor: Mathematics, 1984

GPA: 3.2, Major GPA: 3.8

Berkmar, Lilburn, GA

H.S. Diploma, Mathematics, Minor: Science, 1983

GPA: 3.8, Major GPA: 4.0.

* National Honors Society

* Early enrollment program with Georgia Institute of Technology (Started

college courses in 6/81).

* President of FBLA

* President of Mu Alpha Theta

* Governor's Honors Recipient (Mathematics)

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