PAUL Z. MORGAN
*-** **** *** • Fair Lawn, NJ ****0
201-***-**** • *************@*****.***
PROFILE
IT management professional with wide ranging experience, whose leadership and organizational skills enable the efficient management of a corporate IT department. An adept problem solver with experience in ERP Finance and Manufacturing system management and development. Experience in network and communication systems management, network security management, hardware selection and implementation. Hands-on programming skills. Energetic, analytical, detail-oriented leader with high integrity and passion for quality work. Key skill areas:
Operations Management
Project & Portfolio Management
Budget Management
IT Workflow Optimization
IT Best Practices
Quality Control Procedures
Operational Planning
Staff and Management Development
TECHNICAL SKILLS
IT and data operations, Goals orientated, Business analyst, Client relations, Supply chain, Software Integration, ERP ROSS, SAP, MACOLA, Sage, Beach tree, QuickBooks, CRM SALESFORCE, SALESLOGIX, Bit2Win, ACT, VMware, ORACLE, SQL, Crystal reports, ACCESS, Gem Base “DML”, RDBMS, Lotus Notes, Exchange, SAN, NAS, LAN, WAN, DHCP, Active Directory.DNS, VPN, TCP/IP, RPG, BASIC, ODBC, Main frame, Windows Server 2012R2, 2008R2,2003, 2000, NT, Client 10, 8, 7, XP, UNIX, Micro Soft packages, Common software and Utility Packages.
EXPERIENCE
CAPINTEC Inc. Florham Park, NJ 11/2015 – 7/2017
IT Manager.
Planning and execution of systems/network/new office rollouts, system integration, system upgrade and system overhauls. Manage all technology and building infrastructure. Manage all Custom Software development vendors and data bases access. Manage all Network and Active Directory Administration.
Collaborate with Finance & Manufacturing team leaders on managing the data lifecycle and system processes.
Design and develop high quality software and support team members with system customization, system administration and configuration management as needed.
Provide management reporting that met all multi levels of sales analysis, manufacturing performance, budget comparisons and corporate Finance \ Manufacturing reporting for internal and external requirements.
Built and managed variety of Finance \ Manufacturing and operational reports using Crystal Reports and developing custom solutions. Managed vendor relationships, contracts and licensing related to ERP and CRM applications
Supervise all Information Technology functional activities. These included hands-on Helpdesk, Desktop, Operations Support, Operating Systems Programming, Data Management, Servers, Storage, Network \ Active Directory and Telecommunications.
Main point of contact for all communications between the customer, vendors and users. Liaising with outside IT consultants and other third party contractors to ensure projects completed on time.
Aligning systems & technology with business process, user & stakeholder requirements.
IT Consulting. Various Projects 08/2013 – 10/2015
IT Consultant \ Project Manager.
Responsible for the project management throughout the entire project lifecycle, including project initiation/proposals, project delivery, business liaison / stakeholder management, post implementation review and project close out / handover. Plan and manage the delivery of IT infrastructure, ERP “ROSS, Macola, Acumen and others” Finance and Manufacturing.
Verify integrity of site and asset data provided by client to build a migration schedule. Work closely with the Manufacturing users “management and users on the floor” in the site to schedule the upgrades. Assess the hardware identifying candidates for OS upgrade and hardware replacement.
Translate business needs into detailed requirements and collaborate with IT to resolve technical issues while testing solutions. Assist in Finance & Manufacturing Projects by defining scope, setting milestones and monitoring progress.
Assist in implementation and maintenance of manufacturing/financial systems databases by providing analysis, setup, and testing of programs to ensure accurate Finance and Manufacturing results. Work in a variety of information technology disciplines within the office of Information Technology.
Lead teams across broad technical, Finance \ Manufacturing and business disciplines. Focus teams on business objectives and tracked progress to ensure project milestones were completed on time, on budget and with the desired results.
Mitigate risk factors through careful analysis of Finance \ Manufacturing and statistical data. Anticipate and manage change effectively in rapidly evolving global business environments.
Define processes and tools best suited to each project. Move between agile and waterfall approaches depending on project specifics and client goals, creating detailed project road maps, plans, schedules and work breakdown structures.
Main point of contact for all communications between the customer, vendors and users. Liaising with outside IT consultants and other third party contractors to ensure projects completed on time.
Identify and make recommendations for improving processes and procedures for assigned manufacturing / financial systems databases.
Work closely with the Client’s Finance & Manufacturing managers on any changes to schedule that impact resource requirements and perform Finance \ Manufacturing database manipulation, Crystal Reports programming and ERP administration as needed.
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PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE. DBA MINRAD Inc. Bethlehem, PA 04/2007 – 05/2013
IT Director.
Directed all aspects of Information Technology for PCC-MINRAD Inc, Directed and managed 24x7 monitoring, response, service restoration and escalation for all firm technology infrastructure and applications. Was responsible for leading and managing company projects teams in auditing and implementing improvements to all the IT software and procedures from the front end to network security. Also involved in managing, planning, scheduling & reporting on project activities.
Project-managed large-scale initiatives involving the transition of ROSS ERP Finance \ Manufacturing System to new SAP ERP System which achieved seamless migrations and integrations that were transparent to company users “management and users on the floor” & customers.
Managed and administered all process that impact or relate to Salesforce cloud base CRM. Map SalesForce.com hierarchy and territories in response to personnel changes. Provide salesforce one on one to end users on an on-going bases.
Create and maintain Salesforce dashboard and reports. Maintain, enhance and create workflows, functions and configuration within the Salesforce.com environment. Reassign Salesforce accounts and opportunities in response to personnel changes.
Directed the testing, implementation and maintenance of an integrated multi-site ROSS & SAP ERP system Finance and Manufacturing modules “FI, AR, AP, GL, FX, CO, SD, IC, POP, MRP, EOQ and PM. This system generated cost savings and enhanced management ability to make better business decisions.
Designed programs specification into its simplest elements and translating this logic into Gem Base “DML” programming language code for ROSS ERP Finance \ Manufacturing system and Crystal Reports.
Established a detailed programs specification through discussion with clients. Clarified what actions the program is intended to perform and decide the Gem Base technical aspects needed for “DML” program coding and Crystal Reports.
Collaborated with Finance & Manufacturing team leaders on managing the data lifecycle and system processes.
Managed staff to ensure that all milestones are achieved within the agreed timeframes. Guided teams in the development of relational database management systems which improved the consistency, recoverability and accessibility data.
Designed and developed high quality software and supported team members with system administration and configuration management as needed.
Was responsible for leading several members of the core Finance & Manufacturing Systems teams, who were responsible for handling development and support of ERP systems
Provided management reporting that met all multi levels of sales analysis, manufacturing performance, budget comparisons and corporate Finance \ Manufacturing reporting for internal and external requirements.
Performed installation, maintenance, and repair for all desktops, laptops, printers, software, and other computer peripherals which eliminated user’s frustration.
Built and managed variety of Finance \ Manufacturing and operational reports using Crystal Reports and developing custom solutions. Managed vendor relationships, contracts and licensing related to ERP applications
Built and managed Manufacturing and Finance applications related to PM, Ledger, A/P, A/R, Collections and Tax
FRUTAROM USA Inc. North Bergen, NJ 01/2000 -02/ 2007
IT Manager.
Guided the implementation of modifications and upgrades to computer and ROSS ERP Finance \ Manufacturing systems. Managed, reviewed, refined project scope and cost/benefit analysis. Administered network and active directory.
VASCULAR TESTING CENTERS Inc. Wayne, NJ 05/1996 -09/1999
IT Manager.
Managed IT staff, technology operations and implementation in VTC offices. Administered EMR and Finance systems, network and active directory.
NOREL PAPER Corp. Little Ferry, NJ 09/1991 -02/1996
IT Specialist.
Managed IT staff and performed custom programming to existing in house ERP Finance \ Manufacturing system. Communicated with vendors, consultants and service companies. Administered network and active directory.
EDUCATION
Master of Science: Computer and Information Science, American University.
Bachelor of Art: Accounting, Ain Shams University.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
VMware v5.1: Dell Education Services.
Equal Logic PS Series Advanced Management and Data Protection: Dell Education Services.
Oracle DB Oracle 9i DBA: AV Tech Institute of Technology.
Programming a MS SQL Server 2000 Database: New Horizons Computer Learning Center.
Management courses: American Management Association.
Crystal reports: Crystal Reports Institute.
Gem Base programming and ERP administration: ROSS University.
RPG programming and system administration: IBM Learning School.