Years Experience Manager
Resume:
Chuck Allen
**** ******* ***** **., *******, NC 27615 US ( abm3d8@r.postjobfree.com ( +1
Summary
. Credentialed SOA architect and data modeler
. Expertise with XML schema, logical modeling, and semantic technologies
. Developer of award-winning HR information services
. Founder of the HR-XML Consortium, Inc.
Capabilities
I offer a diverse business background, rich technical skills, and a track
record of taking innovative ideas from conception to realization. Specific
strengths are:
. Expertise in modeling, including the development of canonical data models
and process models. 8+ years experience with the Unified Modeling Language
(UML) to model processes, message sequences, object classes, etc.
Capabilities with logical modeling using IDEF1X. Experience with
methodologies, such as Core Components (ISO 15000 & 11179).
. Fifteen years experience in the field of HR services delivery. Deep and
broad HR business process knowledge.
. Service Oriented Architecture (ZapThink Licensed SOA Architect).
. 10+ years experience with XML, Web Services, and related technologies,
such as XSLT; Modeled web services and developed supporting web services
descriptions (WSDL). Expertise with a wide-range of related toolsets
ranging from Altova's XML Suite to modeling tools for the Eclipse
platform. Developed DITA specializations.
. Created and deployed web services within .NET (ASMX and WCF) and Apache
Axis frameworks. 15+ years experience with scripting languages.
Capabilities with PHP, Perl, JavaScript, ColdFusion, Omnimark. (Instructor
for Perl and JavaScript seminars sponsored by Carolina Chapter of the
Society for Technical Communication). SQL and relational database (MySQL)
skills. 4+ years experience administering 2 Red Hat Linux web servers.
Experience with MS LINQ to XML and LINQ to SDL in C#. Visual Studio
2005/2008.
. Led teams with diverse professional backgrounds (programmers, employment
attorneys, editors). Proficiency in rapidly staffing teams to support new
product development.
. Participation and liaison in a wide-variety of standards organizations,
including HR-XML, Acord, WS-I, ANSI X12N (834 Benefit Enrollment and
Maintenance), UN/CEFACT, Open Applications Group, LETSI.org, etc.
Integrated Justice Information Systems (IJIS) member. National Information
Exchange Model (NIEM) Trainer for IJIS Institute.
. Developed eCommerce websites (http://www.whimsicalcookies.com).
Professional Experience
SILKROAD TECHNOLOGY, INC., WINSTON-SALEM, NC (http://www.silkroad.com)
Integration Architect - September 2009 to Present
. Developed plan for multi-phase initiative to bring five acquired
applications into integrated software suite. Researched and made
recommendations for master data management across the software suite.
. Drafted canonical model for use in integrating applications. Mapped
disparate data models to canonical model. Developed proof-of-concept
web services and data transforms.
HR INTEROPERABILITY, RALEIGH, NC (http://www.hrinterop.org)
Principal Consultant - October 2008 to September 2009
. Engagement with Learning, Education, Training Systems Interoperability
(LETSI.org)
. Co-chair, Web Services for SCORM Run Time Environment (RTE). A project
focused on developing WSDL and RESTful web services for learning run-time
communication.
. Other engagements include:
. Developed information architectures to support talent management system
provisioning.
. Provided strategic research to companies developing new HR service
offerings and delivery concepts.
HR-XML CONSORTIUM, INC., Raleigh, NC (http://www.hr-xml.org)
Founder and Executive Director - December 1999 to October 2008
. Conceived and worked with industry leaders to found the HR-XML Consortium
in 1999.
. Led and executed HR-XML's version 3.0 initiative to bring architectural
rigor and a unified model to its broad library of standards.
. Worked with subject matter experts (SMEs) in areas of recruiting,
assessments, performance management, and other HR functions to translate
business requirements to XML data exchange specifications.
STRUCTURED METHODS, Raleigh, NC (http://www.structuredmethods.com)
President and Principal Consultant - July 1999 to December 1999
XML consulting engagements included:
. Ross & Associates. Developed a "Facility" Document Type Definition (DTD)
as a prototype for an "Environmental Management Markup Language" prototype
for U.S. EPA.
. Icarian, Inc. Developed XML Document Type Definitions for job postings
and candidate information. Partnered with Icarian in planning the
formation of the HR-XML Consortium, Inc.
SYSTEMS DOCUMENTATION, INC., CARY, NC (http://www.sdicorp.com)
Technical Support - August 1997 to July 1999.
. Provided SGML-related support and programming (Omnimark) for IBM
documentation projects.
MAPPS, L.L.C., ALEXANDRIA, VA
Partner - September 1996 to July 1997. Engagements included:
. Designed and executed customer survey to explore new product
opportunities for a Washington, DC-publisher of specialized financial data
publisher.
. Produced content for FedForce, a Web site for federal government
employees.
THE RIA GROUP (a Thomson Company, see below), ALEXANDRIA, VA
Director, New Product Development - June 1995 To September 1996.
. Devised and oversaw the development of the following CD-ROM information
services:
. Human Resource Advisor for Windows (Winner of HR Executive Magazine's
1996 Product of the Year and Product of the Decade Awards)
. Compensation and Benefits Advisor for Windows
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Bachelor of Arts, 1984
Recommendations from my Linkedin.com Profile
See http://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckanc
. I have come to rely on Chuck's knowledge and experience in software
architecture, standards development, and organizational governance. He
was able to impact our organization almost immediately. He persevered
in a difficult situation and has accomplished more than we thought
possible." May 26, 2009
Avron Barr, Communications Chair at LETSI.org,
Principal and Owner at Aldo Ventures, Inc.
. Chuck Allen is a great leader and has the track record to prove it. As
Director of the HR-XML Consortium, he oversaw the development and
adoption of many critical standards for the HR domain. He can bring
the best and brightest together and lead them to the completion of
very challenging tasks. He assembled the best minds in the world in
HR, from vendors and government entities large and small, and created
practical and comprehensive models and standards. The consortium he
founded at the height of the dot-com era, rivals larger organizations
such as ACCORD and the OMG, but with much more agility. Under his
watch, HR-XML helped set the path in XML-based standards and their
adoption in the real world. He also spearheaded the on-going series of
Interoperability Summits. Chuck is one of the most unique individuals
I have met. It was certainly a pleasure working with him on many of
these tasks and look forward to an opportunity for working with him in
the future." June 8, 2009
Enrique Kortright, Executive IT Architect, IBM
. I had the pleasure of learning from and working with Chuck on XML
technologies and specifically HR-XML. Besides a rock solid XML
technical foundation, Chuck is a strategic thinker and visionary. His
work is the highest quality I have seen. It's my honor to know him and
recommend him for any challenge he sets his mind to." June 2, 2009
Kurt Kanaskie, Manager, Enterprise Architecture, Integration Specialist,
Merck
. I've worked with Chuck on-and-off for many years, mostly in context of
his role at HR-XML and I in mine at either Sun or IBM. Chuck is a very
effective advocate for open standards and always brings unique and
valuable insight to any discussion on open standards and XML for
industry. I have valued (and continue to do so) our relationship and
would give one of my highest recommendations." June 2, 2009
Christopher Ferris, IBM Distinguished Engineer -
CTO Industry Software Standards, IBM
. I came to know Chuck through his affiliation as President and Founder
of the HR XML Consortium. Fidelity Investments was a participating
sponsor during Chuck's tenure and I continued to endorse his work
while driving a product integration strategy at Fidelity Investments.
Chuck brings deep HRMS domain knowledge to the table with a wealth of
experience in data modeling and data architecture. He has the ability
to quickly tie entity relationships and business process together and
understands the implications of poorly architected models. The models
he's developed are enabled using the latest in XML techniques and
practices. In this role, Chuck needed to foster partnerships with
sponsors who in some cases were competitors. Chuck's positive, can do
attitude along with his business savvy enabled the HR XML Consortium
grow and become widely accepted as best practice. This was all in an
effort to simplify and standardize on a common language that spanned
many products. I look forward to working with Chuck in the future."
May 28, 2009
Greg Piper, VP - Architecture & Tools at Fidelity
. I had an opportunity to work with Chuck while he was overseeing the
development of the HR-XML's data exchange standards. He is extremely
knowledgeable when it comes to integration and application of
standards. This knowledge and his product expertise helped to create
insightful papers and case studies to educate several constituents
about recruiting standards. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him!"
May 27, 2009
Julie Denardo, Director, Corporate Communication
& Investor Relations, Taleo
. Chuck is an insightful and effective leader who understands how to
apply emerging technologies to industry requirements." June 4, 2007
Andrew Nash, CTO, Reactivity
. Chuck, the founder and director of the consortium, brought creative
ideas to each board meeting. He recognized new opportunities and
recommended specific actions to pursue them. His ideas were solid and
executable, backed up by his preliminary research. Chuck always went
the extra mile to make sure that projects were completed successfully
and that clients were satisfied with the results. Chuck boundless
enthusiasm motivates people he works with." October 30, 2006
Peter Stockhausen, Member-Board of Directors, HR-XML Consortium
. Having known Chuck since 1999, I have great respect for his business
and technical leadership as well as his ability to facilitate
collaboration amongst competitors." July 30, 2005
Laura Walker, Online Marketing Manager at Consonus Technologies
. I have worked with Chuck on modifying one of the HR-XML
specifications. Chuck is a great person to work with and understands
the HR domain and how to work on standards." May 30, 2005
Todd Abel, Principal Program Manager Architect at Microsoft
. I have personally worked with Chuck on some of the HR-XML intiatives
and am very impressed with his domain expertise and ability to
facilitate and coordinate collaboration amongst team members belonging
to different organizations." August 3, 2004
Ralph Julius, Business Development at Frontline Placement Technologies
. Chuck was a great help to us in a time of critical need of someone to
assist with our print and web production. His softspoken mannerism
belies his powerful capabilities in matters related to editorial and
technology." December 7, 2006
Robert Brooks, President, CEO & Publisher, Federal Employees News Digest,
Inc.
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