LINDA R. MEADE
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EXPERIENCE
Meade Consulting/Connexions Data Inc (January 09 – April 09)
BioLabs/Chemtura – Lawrenceville GA
Business Analyst EDI/SAP Consultant
Conversion from a legacy system to SAP 6.0. Analysis of existing IB/OB maps and applying to SAP IDOCs.
Involved with the testing scenarios and testing of files into SAP. Transactions included ANSI X12 and VICS for the
following messages: 211, 810 850, 856, 860, 864, 870, 875, and 880. Investigate the current Gentran NT system for
nuances that will need to be available with the SAP environment. EDIFecs was used for documentation, testing with
Ramp Management, and utilizing XEngine
Meade Consulting/MMD Services Inc (September 08 – January 09)
Philips Lighting – Somerset NJ and Chicago IL
EDI/SAP Analysis
Conversion from Gentran 5.3 system to SAP/PI ver 6.0. Analysis of 900 IB/OB maps and combining them into a
reasonable amount of mapping transactions. Transactions included ANSI X12 and EDIFact, including the following
messages: 204, 214, 216, 810, 812, 816, 820, 824, 830, 832, 844, 846, 850, 852, 855, 856, 860, 864, 875, 880, 940,
943, 944, 945, 947, DELFOR, INVOIC, ORDERS, and ORDRSP. Comparison of IDOCs from both systems. These
transactions were then setup into SAP/PI mapping document to be handled by personnel in the Netherlands.
Documentation was performed using EDIFecs Specbuilder.
Meade Consulting/Comprehensive Resources (February 08 – September 08)
LSI – Allentown PA and Milpitas CA
EDI/SAP Consultant
Analysis and conversion from Oracle 11i Gentran 5.2 to SAP 4.7 and Gentran 6.0. Various documents include 110,
210, 214, 810, 830, 850 and 862 for ANSI X12 transactions. EDIFact transactions include the following: DELFOR,
DELJIT, DESADV, ORDERS, ORDCHG, and ORDRSP. Conversion including creating mapping specs, testing
documents, mapping, and testing of same. Setting up of SAP tables including EDPAR, EDSDC, and partner profiles
for testing of EDI to SAP and in reverse. Utilized EDIFecs Specbuilder for documentation and testing.
Liaison Technology LLC - Alpharetta GA (March 07 – February 08)
Manager Mapping Department
Liaison is an EDI outsourcing/hosting company. Responsibilities included hiring, training, mentoring, and job
assignments. Department grew from 4 to 14 people. EDI translator is Contivo using WebMethods and data base
trading partner setups. EDI documents consisted of ANSI X12, EDIFact, XML, CMI, xCBL, and PapiNet for the
following ERP systems using JDEdwards, SAP, Baan, and various flat file layouts. Personally responsible for TIE
Commerce Evision/Spedi Map customer creating new maps, testing and production support for both SAP and EDI.
Using EDIFecs for documentation, testing, Ramp Management, and XEngine.
Cooper Industries - Peachtree City, GA (April 05 – March 07)
SR EDI Analyst
Contractor from 4/05 till 2/06 then full-time to March 07. Responsible for the conversion from SAP 3.1 to 4.7 for
Power Systems (CPS) division in Wisconsin. This involved a basic conversion of their maps to 4.7 file formats and
new business rules. CPS uses Gentran Unix which I am also responsible for their support and new development.
Completed an EDI migration from AS400 Gentran to Gentran NT for Wiring Division upgrade to SAP 4.7. My
responsibilities also included production support and new development for two divisions using different platforms.
Provided training and technical support to new EDI people for other divisions. After all divisions were converted to
the SAP system we then installed GIS 4.2 and conversion of maps from Gentran NT to GIS for all divisions. Using
EDIFecs for documentation and testing.
MEADE CONSULTING (August 1999 - April 2005)
EDI Consulting Engagements:
Oxford Consulting - Columbus OH
EDI Mapper / Tester/QA (July 2004 – April 05)
US Food Service - Greenville SC
Conversion from Gentran UNIX 5.3 and NT systems to GIS 3.1. Conversion existing maps to GIS AI maps and
rewriting of Gentran UNIX maps to GIS. Version 4010, 3030, 3050, 3010 for the following transactions: IB/OB 850,
810, 855, & 832. Utilizing XML for updating and loading trading partners from Gentran NT and UNIX to GIS.
Testing, QA Testing, Trading Partner Implementation and support. Working with USF employees on understanding
GIS support issues, directory structure and walking through resending of data. Conducted analysts of the existing
systems for the project plan. Provided the Project Manager with spreadsheets, covering the existing Gentran
Systems, for maps and trading partner information. Using EDIFecs for documentation and testing.
EDI Specialists - Boston MA
EDI Mapping (May 2004 – June 2004)
Valspar Corp - Minnesota
Remote mapping assignment Gentran 6.0 AI on an Oracle 11i system. Transactions included IB and OB 850’s and
810’s versions 4010, 3030, 3020, and 2010. Approximately 25 maps built and tested.
Oxford Consulting - Indianapolis IN
EDI Consultant/Project Lead/Trainer (July 2003 - May 2004)
Eli Lilly – Responsibilities included Gap’s for European Distributors and Canadian Distributors. The maps included
EDIFACT and X12 inbound and outbound, INVOIC, IFTMIN, ORDERS, DESADV, 270, 271, 278, 277, 810, 834, 835,
837, 850, 852, 867, 856 and 820 maps, also received HIPPA training. Training of new employees on mapping
procedures and concepts. Project Mapping Lead for European, Canadian, and Domestic conversion to SAP Release
9. Working on existing maps (X12 and EDIFACT) for Domestic and Canada operations in combining into a
manageable volume of maps. Setting up procedures for proper documenting of map changes and new map
development. Involved with the setting up and reviewing of Standard Operating Procedures for the EDI Department,
also in standardization of scripts and configuration files across the various environments. Using EDIFecs for
documentation and testing.
Meade Consulting - Atlanta GA
Internet Business/Website Design (March 2003 to July 03)
Setup an Internet business, including design, marketing, etc. This is a family owned business specializing in sporting
equipment, gifts, and sport training aids.
Oxford Consulting – Columbus / Atlanta, GA / Tampa
EDI Consultant (March 2002 -March 2003)
Cott Beverage Corporation – Project Lead for GENTRAN 6.0 Server for UNIX with EC Workbench Installation from a
Mentor 1.3 system. Performed all Gap Analysis on existing maps, installation of 3 environments, GENTRAN
scripting, establishing backup procedures, setting up dial communications and ftp to VANs, and instructional
manuals. Set forth standardized naming conventions, data flows, managing of maps, placing current maps into
compliance, coordination with existing Trading Partners also establishing guidelines for setting up new trading
partners, for proper mapping procedures and EDI Error handling. In Sept 2002 placed in charge of handling,
correcting, and controlling a 4.5 million dollar deficit in EDI invoicing, which was due to EDI management. Also,
placed as supervisor of EDI team consisting of two EDI employees and 3 contractors, department consisted of one
employee in March 2002. Proceeded with the GENTRAN 6.0 installation in December 2002 and completed in March
2003. Utilized EDIFecs for documentation and testing purposes.
Maxim Group - Atlanta GA
EDI Consultant/Sys Admin (May 2001 to May 2002)
Cingular Wireless – Main responsibilities included installation and setting up of GENTRAN 5.3 EC Workbench on
three separate machines. Each UNIX machine runs 2-3 environments. Training of Cingular and Contractor
employees on Server using EC Workbench and GENTRAN mapping. Conversion of maps from GENTRAN 5.1 to 5.3
and creation of new maps for the GENTRAN 5.3 Environment. Involved in the Local Number Portability project for
Cingular Wireless and BellSouth. Utilized EDIFecs for documentation and testing purposes.
Oxford Intl – Boston, MA
EDI Consultant/Sys Admin (November 2000 to April 2001)
Conectiv – Newark DE – SAP on Sun Solaris. Assignment included setting up FTP process on a T1 Frame Relay.
Updated the Cleo Async software to 3.14 which will be used as a backup to the T1 Frame Relay. Performed system
enhancements backup, archive procedures, GENTRAN system cleanup of directories and setting up procedures for
EDI staff to follow. Assisting with mapping and system questions and training. Conversion of maps from 2040 to
4010 version. Involved in initial use of GISB Agent. UNIX environment – Sun Solaris.
Snytel Inc. - Troy MI
EDI Consultant/Mapping Lead (February 2000 to November 2000)
Cummins Engine – Columbus IN -- Oracle version 10.7 and 11.3 systems. Assignment included re-mapping of
existing maps, upgrading to newer versions, gap analysis of all maps, changing from X12 map to EDIFACT standard,
and Visio flow charts of System/Application flows. Maps included RECADV, REMADV, PRICAT, DELFOR, DELJIT,
ORDER, DESADV, INVOIC, 810, 820, 856, 867. Assisted in establishing a standard EDI naming convention for
Cummins. UNIX environment – DEC Alpha.
Sterling Commerce - Columbus OH
EDI Consultant/Project Lead (July 1999 to 2001)
Continental Teves – Inbound 820 for Daimler Chrysler, Ford, and GM -- this was a remote project using SAP IDOCS.
LNK Pharmaceuticals -- Long Island NY -- (2 weeks)
Remote mapping assignment -- Maps included 810, 850, and 856.
CIBA Vision -- Atlanta GA.(8/6/99 - 11/6/99)
Assignment included reducing the current amount of maps to a more manageable size and gap analysis for the
conversion. Converted from original EDI on AS400 GENTRAN (105 maps) to UNIX:GENTRAN EC Workbench (39
maps). Maps included 180, 810, 832, 844, 845, 849, 850, 856, 864, 867, 870, 875, 880, 940, and 945. Utilized
EDIFecs for documentation and testing purposes.
Limited Distribution Services Div of The Limited Inc. - Columbus OH
Sr Programmer Analyst (June 1997 to July 1999)
Instrumental in combining all Business Units within the Limited into one central location -- some having existing EDI
translation software and several never doing formal EDI and transmitting only proprietary files. Acting as Liaison
between Business Units and Electronic Commerce Group. Creating Implementation Guidelines using Foresight
Product for conversion to 4010 for Y2K -- Worked with the Real Estate and Store Planning Groups in setting up a
new concept for recording Occupancy and Sales for Lease Agreements between Tenants and Mall Landlords,
including Electronic Transfer of Funds. Setup 310 for Ocean Invoices from overseas freight forwarders. Setup
Manuals and Operating Procedures for Business Units
Training of 7 personnel in using the Gentran:Server for UNIX product in association with the Limited's setup. Trading
Partners total approx 65 combined within 11 Business Units. Including the following transaction sets: 204, 210, 304,
310, 315, 810, 820, 832, 850, 850 using SDQ, 852, 856, 860, 861, 864, 870, 980 and, mapping of the same
transactions. Used EDISIM for documentation and testing.
UNIX platform combining data from AS400’s, mainframes and other UNIX based machines.
Showa Aluminum - Mt Sterling OH
MIS System Administrator (August 1996 to June 1997)
Responsible for programming, training, maintaining and troubleshooting of the existing AS400 system using BPCS
4.03 software and RPG400. Upgrading the BPCS to 6.0 Release.
Responsible for EDI - STX Software with Trading Partners Ford, Honda, and Mitsubishi.
Worked with BOSS Software for Bar Coding and loading into EDI.
Installed and trained AS/SET (Report Writer program) for BPCS 6.0
3X Corporation - Columbus OH
Consultant (October 1993 to August 1996)
Worked with seven EDI customers -- Setup two new EDI customers with PC based EDI Edge - DNS Worldwide --
also integrated the same with their System 36 and AS400 software.
Trading Partners varied from Chemical, Manufacturing, Food and Retailers.
Completed a EDI conversion from Premenos to Gentran for AS400 for a manufacturing firm.
Worked with the following software’s -- EDI Edge -- DSN Worldwide, Gentran 6.2 and 7.0 for AS400, Premenos,
Prism, JBA and JDEdwards.
Dresser Industries/Jeffrey Division - Columbus OH
Programmer Analyst (November 1985 to October 1993)
Responsible for S/36, remote warehouse and office PC's, setup initial file transfer of PO's, Receipt of Stock,
rd
Invoicing information. Convert file transfers into EDI transactions. Programming in Cobol, RPG, and a 3 Generation
language. Conversion of Mainframe GL system to System S/36 also utilizing file transfers into other financial PC
programs. Automated Plant Payroll System. Including 1099 and W2 Information for end of year processing. Setup
Mag Tape for Computerized factory equipment.
Training of personnel on S/36 and PC functions.
Abex Denison Engineering - Columbus & Marysville OH
Programmer Analyst (June 12 to November 1985)
Consulting work for the same firm from 10/87 -- 9/88.
Conversion of Acct Payable and Acct Receivable data from S/34 IBM MAPICS to S/36 and 4361 Input. Initiated
Electronic File Transfers from Columbus Office to Marysville Plant. Programming in Cobol and RPG.
Setup Abex's first Centralized Word Processing System -- Phillips
EDUCATION:
CPI Columbus OH
Technical Certificate 1981
Computer Programming
Associates Degree 1983
Parkland College Champaign IL
Accounting (1982)
3X Corp & IBM - Columbus OH
RPG400 Course & Cabling Class
DNS Worldwide, EDIEdge Boston MA
PC Based EDI course 1992
Sterling Commerce - Columbus OH & Ann Arbor MI
Gentran:Server for UNIX Gentran:Mentor Mapping 1997
The Learning Tree Alexandria VA
UNIX Training 1998
Sterling Commerce Ann Arbor MI
GENTRAN Mapping for 5.2 1999
GENTRAN Mapping for NT -- Columbus OH 1999
GENTRAN Server EC Workbench 1999
GENTRAN Mapping for 5.3 and 5.4 Self-Study
GENTRAN Server ECW 6.0
GIS Gentran Integration Suite 3.2 (Unix Platform)
BNU – Internet Study
XML (2002)
St. Leo University - Florida
Business Law (2000)