STEVE DAVIS
**** ****** **** . ******* *****, ILLINOIS 60515 . 847-***-**** .
*************@*****.***
( SENIOR LEADERSHIP: BUSINESS & PROGRAMMING ANALYSIS (
Manufacturing ~ ERP ~ Healthcare
Forward-thinking professional accomplished in delivering technical and
business expertise in relation to migrating data efficiently, while
ensuring quality, accuracy and consistency. Experienced with technology
integration; contributed to the development and validation of the Batch
Release System at Baxter Healthcare, a new proprietary solution tied to the
company's Warehouse Distribution system. Solid communicator offering strong
interpersonal skills to build relationships, engage customers to understand
requirements, and serve as liaison between IT and business functions.
Insightful manager with knowledge of SDLC, coupled with proven experience
in assessing and documenting business flows and processes. Able to analyze
complex problems and develop on-target solutions. Additional areas of
expertise include:
Software Testing/Validation . Unit/System Test Cases, Scripts, and Plans .
Business End User Support . Design Control . Project Management
Software Development Life Cycle . Manufacturing Planning . Quality
Validation . Quality Management Systems . Process Enhancements
( PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (
Career Note: All of the following consulting roles occurred under Computer
System Resources, Inc. Conceived the vision for the company, built the
business from scratch, and grew clientele mainly through referrals. Details
on request.
Intelimedix, Downers Grove, Illinois . 2009 - Present
Health insurance data warehousing software company.
Sr Business Analyst Consultant
Customize and produce reports utilizing a proprietary object oriented
business reporting tool. Assess current business processes and form
analysis to define requirements. Export report data into MS Excel and
PowerPoint.
Selected Highlights:
. Uncovered areas to develop new business and presented them to top-
level decision-makers.
. Championed continuous process improvements and pinpointed
opportunities to maximize efficiencies as proactive participant in
strategic planning initiatives.
Baxter Healthcare, Deerfield, Illinois . 2007 - 2009 & 1991 - 2004
Empowering health-care professionals and their patients with treatment of
complex medical conditions for over 75 years.
Consultant - JDE Gaps (2007 - 2009)
Directed system development initiatives for JDE Gap projects, such as Spare
Parts Tracking, Pharmacy Licensing, Reserve Inventory for Customer, and
Failure to Supply. Defined plans and executed unit/system test cases,
scripts, and plans, as well as functional and detail design specifications.
Selected Highlights:
. Led and executed multiple concurrent activities in support of
SDLC/application processes and quality validation, including coding,
testing, debugging, and documentation.
. Leveraged superior interpersonal, communication, interviewing, and
relationship building skills to gain insights on business and
functional requirements.
Consultant - Bio Science Division (2002 - 2004)
Oversaw data migration and served as key member of the integrated system
validation in support of the Automated Plasma Disposition System
initiative. Spearheaded data integration between 2 disparate systems,
including the resident ERP system (PRMS). Validated interface functionality
by executing test cases and using diverse tools, including SnagIt, PM
Office, DB Visualizer, and Coffee Cup.
Selected Highlights:
. Participated proactively in the effort to ensure the functionality of
the Automated Plasma Disposition System and fine-tuning performance,
including sending tear down lots, purchase orders, and receipt data
from the web based system to the iSeries database.
. Maximized efficiencies via automation such as Batch Receipt and
Dispositions in PRMS ERP by leveraging web-based functionality.
. Simplified updates of PeopleSoft files containing employee information
to the Kronos Time Management System by automating the process,
including facilitating efforts in getting reports in the hands of
senior managers.
Consultant - Supply Chain (2000 - 2002)
Kept the in-house distribution system running at top performance. Conducted
troubleshooting and delivered technical assistance to end-users. Leveraged
JDE standards in the development of new interfaces.
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Consultant - Supply Chain (continued from previous page)
Selected Highlights:
. Enabled the organization to maintain over 10 years of invoices for
historical purposes in a secure and accessible environment via the
creation of Spyview reports.
. Played a key role in the design and development of new interfaces,
leveraging JDE standards, while strengthening synergy among a team of
subcontractors and consultants.
Consultant - Medical Delivery (1994 - 2000)
Served as integral part of a team initiative to upgrade the resident CA-
PRMS 8.4 software for the IV Divisional environment. Oversaw project
planning and resource management. Ensured accuracy in the distribution of
the shared custom modifications to the plants.
Selected Highlights:
. Allowed the same code to be used across a multi-plant environment in
support of PRMS by designing and writing a generic system control
function.
. Strengthened the performance and functionality of the PRMS by
developing and integrating generic system control function for PRMS to
JDE, developing a machine efficiency module as an add on, and
designing shop floor control maintenance, inquiry, and reports.
. Delivered optimal technical support and programming in relation to CA-
PRMS for 8 geographically dispersed manufacturing plants.
CAREER NOTE: Other roles at Baxter Healthcare included Consultant - Baxter
Custom Sterile and Consultant - Pharmaseal. Details on request.
FTD Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois . 2006 - 2007
Premier exchange for florists and vendors
Consultant
Collaborated with project team members and business users to document,
communicate, and review requirements. Supported applications across the
organization. Worked with SQL and XML in JDE environment on AS400.
Selected Highlights:
. Minimized carrier costs used in JDE working with an outside vendor.
. Provided leadership, training, and guidance to junior team members.
Sara Lee, Downers Grove, Illinois . 2004 - 2006
Global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, brand-name products for
consumers.
Consultant
Took on the role of Senior Business Analyst/Project Leader in a JDE
environment, which included delivering off hours support, building and
executing unit/system test cases, scripts and plans, and gathering and
documenting business specifications and requirements. Ensured the
timeliness of projects and served as central point of contact for the
resolution of project issues.
Selected Highlights:
. Turned around the performance of 5 projects, which included restoring
the timely execution of tasks and boosting team morale.
. Partnered with the Finance Team to review their financial procedures
and define automated solutions, ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley and financial
compliance of their ERP systems.
Other previous roles included Consultant with Pansophic.
( TECHNICAL SUMMARY (
. Systems: I Series,AS400, S/38, IBM PC
. Languages/Utilities: RPG/400,RPGIV, CL, OCL, SQL, XML, HTML,Query/400,
DBU, Hawkeye, Rumba/400, IBM AS/400, Client Access,Robot,Fast Fax
V5.0,Aldon,Showcase Query, DB2, SQL Server,Catapult,Turnover,Crystal
Reports,Embedded SQL, IBM System i database development, Stored
procedures, Triggers, DDS, SQL, Data Queue
. Packaged Applications: PRMS 8.3, 8.4 JDE A7.3, Alliance XML,
Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
( EDUCATION (
Bachelor of Science - Quantitative Methods
University of Illinois at Chicago
Additional training from Advanced Programming Concepts and Skills with
JDEdwards, RPG IV and ILE Programming with The Summit Group, Master
Certificate in IS/IT Project Management from Villanova University. Details
on request.