Manager Human Resources

Daniel L. Halbleib

**** *. ********** ********* * Wichita, KS 67212

* 316-***-**** * abk0rp@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Information Systems Manager with over 20 years of professional experience

in computer related technologies. Technical expertise and skills in project

management, business process, and process reengineering honed through

working on multiple programs both domestic and international. Uniquely

qualified for senior level IT management positions due to vast experience,

flexibility and innovation.

Professional Experience

LSI Corporation (Engenio Storage Group), Wichita, KS 2001 - 2010

IBM Engineering Product Boss, February 2008 to July 2010

Worked directly with all levels of External RAID (Redundant Array of

Independent/Inexpensive Disk) Storage engineering. Oversaw product

development, delivery and support from Engineering to largest External

Storage OEM customer, IBM.

. Maintained interface with the Program Director of High Volume Storage

Development from IBM - Systems & Technology Group and worked closely with

the various IBM entities to ensure successful completion of the goals and

defined objectives of the projects as expected by IBM.

. Developed strong, mutually beneficial relationships with IBM Storage

Development, Quality Assurance and Architecture, AIX Storage and I/O SW

Technologies, Storage Client Support Engineering, and Hardware Quality

and Reliability.

Senior Software Engineering Manager, February 2001 to February 2008

Supervised groups for storage host management software and embedded

firmware development for RAID subsystems. Oversaw maintenance of the

released versions of software and firmware, administration of the on-call

24x7 engineering support structure, the RCA (Root Cause Analysis)

engineering response process, lab facilities, the Data Integrity Team and

various other related duties. Planned, scheduled, structured team,

reviewed employee performance and development, assigned jobs, represented

Engineering organization to the various customer account teams and

customers, as well as department budgeting.

. Managed development team, including multiple US locations and an offshore

outsource contract site, bringing synergy and process to a previously

disconnected and inefficient work group.

. Established a strong and cohesive work unit, which remained at a fixed

roster size as the deployed product and escalation rates increased.

. Achieved eventual increase in headcount through successfully integrating

an Indian based, contract development group into the existing LSI

development team.

. Managed various development programs and critical situation escalations

including a problematic release to IBM, which resulted in the completion

of the venture and saving of an estimated $40M in 2001 revenue.

. Achieved the Winner's Circle Award (a high level LSI out-of-cycle

performance recognition) after less than a year.

. Streamlined the administration of the "legacy" code and increased the

awareness for the need for better RASUI (Reliability, Availability

Serviceability Usability and Install-ability) features in the product.

Mueller Industries, Inc., Wichita, KS / Memphis, TN 1991 - 2001

Senior IT Manager, June 1991 to February 2001

Key information technology decision-maker with responsibility for the

identification of opportunities for improvement of systems and business

processes to increase company efficiency. Experienced in multiple merger

and acquisition data conversions; operations planning; disaster recovery

planning; decision support development; system integration; warehouse

network design; warehouse profiling; custom system requirements definition,

design and development; software/hardware vendor negotiation and software

licensing; administration of external resources; and department budgeting

and capital expenditure justification.

. Managed projects for implementation and customization of ERP modules and

development of various mission critical systems for supporting the

business, manufacturing and distribution mechanisms and functioned as the

technical representative of that work for the corporation during an IRS

audit of the tax credits taken for the internal development.

. Provided consultation and advisement to senior and executive level staff

for determination of requirements and planning for ERP and warehousing

systems.

. Managed system development for Distribution Requirements Planning for a

network of 5 central and 8 regional distribution centers; Warehouse

Management Systems with integration to RF data collection, automated

material handling equipment and manifesting systems; Order Processing;

and Electronic Commerce.

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. Identified, selected and recommended computer software and hardware.

. Reengineered processes and coordinated project teams of business and

technical staff for improvement of manufacturing and finished goods flow,

achieving significant efficiencies in the distribution network, lowering

shipping costs and increasing order fulfillment success.

. Worked internationally with units in Canada, Mexico and England to

develop cohesive working relationships and achieve integrated, flexible

and efficient systems.

B&D Instruments, Inc., Valley Center, KS 1987 - 1991

IT Manager, July 1989 to June 1991

Administered Data Processing department and managed budget of approximately

$50 - 100k annually. Analyzed and recommended computer software and

hardware purchases (computers, printers, desktop publishing, and database)

and identified and selected vendors; security; disaster recovery; and

hardware administration including cabling, PC upgrade, CAD system and

desktop publishing equipment.

Programmer/Analyst, December 1987 to July 1989

Designed and developed several mission critical computer software

applications.

. Instrumental in the automation of many daily tasks allowing for function

without printed paper.

. Systems developed as bolt on functionality to the IMCS II application

software include: enhancement of the Sales Order module; addition of a

Quoting module interfaced to Sales Order; Automatic Pricing and Contract

Management; Receiving QC Inspection (ANSI/ASQC Standard);

Vendor/Manufacturer Qualification System (per FAA requirements);

Returned Materials Authorization; and enhancement of Accounts Receivable,

Accounts Payable and General Ledger modules.

Education

Bachelor of Science (1987) Computer Science Wichita

State University Wichita, KS

Certificate (1999) Information Technology Management Georgia

Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA

Recognitions

LSI: Winner's Circle Award (a high level LSI out-of-cycle

performance recognition) for 2001 & 2006

5 Bravo Awards (next level down out-of-cycle performance

recognition)

Annually received performance bonus and stock grants

Mueller Industries: Annually recognized for high performance by CEO

Discretionary Bonus Program

Awarded "Outstanding Systems Implementation" recognition

by ERP vendor QAD Inc.

Professional Training

Managing Technical Professionals (American Management Association)

Process Design and Implementation: Reengineering and Change Management (Dr.

Michael Hammer, MIT)

Understanding Human Behavior (Dr. Gerald Graham, Wichita State University)

Influencing Without Authority (Dr. Gerald Graham, Wichita State University)

The 10 Biggest Mistakes Managers Make (Dr. John Belt, Wichita State

University)

Project Management (Kepner - Tregoe)

Navigator Series Project Management (Ernst & Young Consulting)

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Franklin/Covey)

The 4 Roles of Leadership (Franklin/Covey)

The ABC's of Immigration (Jocelyne J. Kim Lew, Attorney at Law)

Manager's Role in Coaching and Career Development (LSI Human Resources

Program)

Mentoring (LSI Human Resources Program)

Building Allies: Positive Political Skills in the Workplace (LSI Human

Resources Program)

Motivating Employees by Improving Attitudes (LSI Human Resources Program)

PowerTalk (The Bergerac Company)

APICS training toward CPIM certification

Consultant Skills Training (Mary Boone/N. Dean Meyer & Assoc.)

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