Manager Information Technology

Edward Jensen

Belvidere, Illinois *****

815-***-**** • ***********@*******.*** • linkedin.com/in/edward-jensen-sr-03a2085

Versatile IT Executive

40+ years experience guiding IT strategy for industry leading organizations

Adaptable information technology manager with a proven record of successfully leading large scale IT projects and strategically managing organization wide technology initiatives. Broad knowledge and success in both hardware and software projects, including major platform upgrades and EPR implementations. Dedicated leader experienced in mentoring and developing world-class teams. Skilled trainer and project leader; able to direct multiple tasks effectively and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive project success.

Core Competencies:

Full Life Cycle Project Management

Systems Launch / Implementation

IT Strategy

Systems Design / Development

Strategic Management

Executive Leadership

Business Process Optimization

Program Management

Professional Experience

Stainless Tank & Equipment, Beloit, WI / American Industrial Steel & Supply, Janesville, WI

Business Analyst - IT, 2013 – 2018

Both of these companies were purchased by Hendricks Holdings and this role stems from my former role as Director of Information Technology at Henry Technologies.

Oversaw all information technology projects and operations for multiple supporting companies by analyzing business requirements, prioritizing projects, coding and testing ERP customizations, and performing project manager duties when outside consultants were utilized. Led ERP implementation and change management efforts, developing new business process and training employees in using the ERP system to optimize operations.

Key Contributions:

Successfully supported multiple companies with minimal to no supporting staff, acting as the single point of contact for all IT related projects and initiatives and assisting with quoting, purchasing, and customer support as needed in order to drive business success.

Designed, programmed, and implemented a shop floor labor collection system, enabling real-time access to key data and eliminating tedious manual processes.

Stainless Tank & Equipment, Beloit, WI / American Industrial Steel & Supply, Janesville, WI

Director of Information Technology, 2007 – 2012

Managed the department by developing budgets and prioritizing projects to create a robust IT portfolio that drove business operations, serving as project manager, developer, and trainer to achieve company goals. Developed and implemented standard operating policies and procedures in a startup environment. Collaborated across departments to ensure that key tasks such as inventory control, customer service, and pricing were completed during staffing shortages.

Key Contributions:

Spearheaded implementation of BPCS ERP system, ensuring the implementation’s success by remaining adaptable and managing tasks ranging from establishing standard operating procedures to training end users.

Led negotiations with vendors around service contracts to achieve more favorable terms.

Henry Technologies, Beloit, WI

Director of Information Technology, 1991 – 2012

Directed the daily operations of the Information Systems Department for all U.S. and Corporate offices, ensuring that IT infrastructure and systems functioned as expected and contributed to shared company goals. Oversaw numerous hardware and software projects, including multiple large-scale ERP upgrades. Collaborated with executive management and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement.

Key Contributions:

Designed and implemented key customizations and enhancements for the ERP system, including wireless transaction functionality that greatly increased efficiency.

Successfully led 4 complete computer platform upgrades and 2 comprehensive ERP upgrades.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

MIS Manager Parker Hannifin Corporation, Broadview, IL

Senior Programmer Analyst Castle Metals, Franklin Park, IL

Technical Proficiencies

Programming Languages:

COBOL D, COBOL F, MBP COBOL, RPG,

Assembler, FORTRAN, Fargo, SPS, Basic, FoxPro, Visual Basic, MS Access, JCL, CL, OCL

Software Systems:

BPCS, ISE-Paperless, Spreadsheet Server, Global Shop, Asymetrix Computer Based Training, Macromedia Action, Lotus 1-2-3, Client Access, MS Project, MS Office Professional

Hardware:

IBM System 360, IBM System 370, IBM 43xx, IBM 3090, IBM System 36, IBM Advanced System 36, IBM AS/400, MS PC’s, NCR PC’s, Northern Telecom key-disk, IBM 3741, NCR scanner, Watchguard, SonicWall, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, MS Servers

Education and Credentials

Extensive Coursework in Systems Design and Development, Programming, and Engineering

College of Automation, Chicago, IL

Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Professional Development

Grid Management

Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Total Quality Management

Finance for Non-Finance Managers

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