Gavin Booth

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Senior IBM I Engineer & JDE Application/Business Specialist

LinkedIn: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/BoothGavin

Mr Booth is an accomplished Senior Information Technology

Consultant/Developer possessing over 25 years of progressive

international experience serving diverse sectors and

businesses including the world's second largest retailer.

Gavin offers a solid global background adapting to different

cultures and languages. Successfully integrates IT in rapidly

changing environments by identifying bottlenecks and

providing cost effective, technical solutions along with

hands on programming & development, to all operational

challenges. Formulates IT vision and strategy; brings people,

technology, and business together to provide solutions and

improve processes. Gavin hands-on approach, coupled with his

excellent communication, managerial, analytical, problem

solving and trouble shooting skills along with his business

acumen has contributed to his success in delivering business

and technology solutions that meets the needs and

expectations of his customers. Mr. Booth positive attitude

and willingness to "roll up his sleeves" to drive project

deliverables speaks to his can-do attitude.

SKILLS

Extremely competent AS400 Senior Engineer/Application Analyst

with excellent Business Systems experience in most

industries: Manufacturing, Distribution, Finance,

Transportation, Supply Chain, Logistics, Retailing, Sales &

OE

Strong background with JD Edwards / ORACLE (ERP) software

(10+ years), performing both Upgrades and Implementations

Extensive experience providing leadership and technical

expertise for the implementation and enhancement of complex

information systems.

Heavy RPG (III, IV, Free) AS/400 (iSeries) Development (28+

years). Strong emphasis on Life Cycle Development, Best

Practices, Structured Project Management

Excellent knowledge of most JDE Tools such as SVR,

OMW,FDA,RDA, Data Dictionary, Dreamwriter.

Installation, Configuration, Upgrade of OS/400, IOS, I5OS -

V3R2M0 through V7R1M0

Application & Interface Development/Support using RPG/CL

Root cause analysis & problem determination both application

& OS

Operating system troubleshooting & support

Technical & Functional management of large scale Legacy Apps

+ environments

IBM I work management - subsystems, jobq, outq, jobd,

Classes, modes, etc

Communications & Configuration management

TCPIP, SNA, DSTQ, FTP, DDM, Remote journaling, Ethernet

(Physical & Virtual)

DR, HA, and business continuity planning, installation,

configuration & support

Backup & restore procedures using LTO2/3/4 optical drives,

SAN drive+BRMS

ISERIES Security & Profile administration

Capacity Planning & performance tuning

EDUCATION

NATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER, Santa Monica, California, USA 1982

- 1984

AA Information Systems - Honors

PRESENTATION HIGH SCHOOL, Montebello, Qu bec, Canada 1979 -

1981

High School Leaving Diploma

ABILITIES

IBM System34/36/38 OS34/36/38 Programmer

8yrs

IBM AS/400 OS/400 Programmer-

System Analyst 13yrs

IBM ISERIES-IBM I IOS/I5OS System

Administrator/Engineer 16yrs

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DATABASES

DATA3, JD EDWARDS/ORACLE, LOGALI, MACPAC, MAPICS, MAPICS-XA,

DMAS, CMAS, RLM, SSA BPCS, PEOPLESOFT, SYNTAX, ISLAND

PACIFIC, GMD, ACS, SPECTRUM, PDC,LAWSON

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LANGUAGES

MINI: RPG IV,RPG/400, RPGIII, RPGII, RPG, COBOL, CL, CLP,

OCL, JCL, QUERY/400, IQ/38,

QM/400, SQL/400, DB2/400

MICRO: IBM BASIC, DBASEIV, C, C++, FOXPRO

SOFTWARE

MINI: SEU, SDA, DFU, PDM, DBU, EASYTRIEVE, PM/400,

QUERY/400, DB2/400 Multi-System, SQL/400, Symmetric

Multiprocessing, AFP Utilities, Opticonnect, Mimix, Job

Scheduler, Client Access Family, PC Support, HMC

Management, DDM, Perf Tools, Comms Tools, PSFFAX, SQL

Developers Kit, Configuration/Security Tools, MIMIX, PTF,

FTP, Interactive Source Debugger, PREMENOS, IBMexpedite,

HAWKEYE, IMPLEMENTOR, PROBE, ABSTRACT, ALDON and many

others

MICRO: MS/OFFICE, MS/ACCESS, MS/EXCEL, MS/WORD,

MS/WORKS, LOTUS NOTES, MS/MAIL, MS/POWERPOINT, PROCOM, X-

TALK, SMARTSCRIPT,MS/WORKS,SHAREPOINT

INDUSTRIES

Manufacturing, Finance, Distribution, Insurance,

Pharmaceutical, Retail, Telecommunications,

Merchandising, Grocery, Consulting, Apparel, Banking,

Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation +++

NETWORKS

Token-Ring, Ethernet, TCP/IP

APPLICATIONS

MRP, MRPII, DRP, ERP, O/E, Logistics, G/L, Point of

Sale, A/P, A/R, Inventory, Data Replication Shop Floor,

Capacity Planning, Bill of Material, Routing, Data

warehousing, Production, Pricing, SCM, SMS for JDE,

Transportation Management, Distribution, Merchandising,

Freight Management and many others.

PRPFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nov 2013 - Present [pic]

IBM Canada - IBM AS400 Consultant & SME - Banking

Development of AS400 Functional ID Security guideline for

CIBC Bank of Canada

Application & Infrastructure guidelines for multiple AS400

platforms

Interaction with senior stakeholders in the area of

Enterprise Security, Access Governance, Information

Infrastructure & Applications

Compensating Controls Guidelines for High Risk Accounts

May 2013 - Present [pic]

KDI Information Systems Support - IBM I Specialist -

Manufacturing/Distribution

Development of Home Depot ASN labels

Support of multiple clients across Canada & US for

operations/infrastructure/application

Process improvements for new and existing machines,

requirements gathering

Inventory & GL optimisation & modernisation

Development with SYNON Cool/2e

Sept 2012 - Feb 2013 [pic]

Finning International - Systems Administration & Support

Upgrade & maintenance of Websphere WAS & WAC as well as Java

Classic & SDK

Administration & support of model 570 (16 processors +6

partitions) with DR using Mimix

IBM I OS validation & upgrade recommendations

I OS troubleshooting using system logs & IDOCTOR

BRMS and ROBOT scheduler management

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Jan 2012 - Present

Universal Information Systems

Transportation, Shipping, Supply Chain, Logistics, Retail,

Merchandising, Distribution, Manufacturing, HR

JDE E1 Consultant/Analyst Application Development, System

Support & Administration on IBM I

Development of new formula on invoice in JDE/ORACLE SMS/400

for freight charges calculation

Modifications to JDE/ORACLE account statements report

Working within an SDLC framework

SQL, Perl scripts creation for monitoring done through IFS

Technical writing, documentation of Lawson/System

Upgrade & maintenance of Websphere WAS & WAC as well as Java

Classic & SDK

Administration & support of model 570 (16 procs + 6

partitions) with DR using Mimix

IBM I OS validation & upgrade recommendations

I5OS trouble shooting using system logs & IDOCTOR

BRMS and ROBOT scheduler management

Dec 2000 - June 2011

CARREFOUR/MAF HYPERMARKETS, UAE-Hypermarket

Retail, Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain

Back Office Systems Manager/Business Analyst on IBM I SERIES

RPG WAN, NT LAN

Develop and maintain back office systems and operations for

eleven countries.

Purchasing, budget, and negotiations for hardware and

software

Development of technical specifications as well as detailed

test plans using full SDLC

Installation and set-up of ERP & AS400's for twenty eight

hypermarkets and fifteen supermarkets

Implemented and maintained MIMIX Data replication for Egypt

Migration and implementation of financials to JDE ONE WORLD

Management/Administration/Configuration of 14 AS/400's across

11 countries

HMC/LPAR BRMS, Mimix, Capacity, Performance,TCPIP, & Robot

Scheduler Management

Software installs, upgrades, migrations, configurations

(system values, TCPIP, lines, devices etc.) & security for

the AS400/ISERIES/IBM I model 620,720,810,820,520(2 CPU) &

550(4 CPU + 4partitions)

Developed and maintained hundreds of programs in RPG & CLP

LPAR management & build through SST & Hardware Management

Console

POS systems set-up, support and interfacing

Analysis & Development of Supply Chain processes from France

to UAE

Implementation of new supply chain processes for logistics,

breakdown, cross-dock, pick

System auditing through journals and data replication to DR

system at remote site

Telecommunications, communications, labelling, bar code

printers, price checkers, scales

Creation and development of JDEdwards financials interface

with merchandise system

AS/400 ISERIES / IBMI OS / PTF upgrades and maintenance

Maintain security, monitor & ensure all IBM I Power systems

health & availability

Developed/Implemented backup standards, DR/High Availability

& business continuity plans

Able to establish priorities, provide and implement solutions

as required

Managed team of twelve persons - support, help desk,

development, operations

Performed upgrade from Power 5 to power 5+, & Power 6 to

Power 6+

Creation of numerous interfaces and systems

May 1999 - Nov 2000

LASER INFORMATIQUE/LOGALI, Sophia Antipolis, France -

Hypermarket

Retail, Distribution, Logistics

ERP Implementation Specialist on IBM AS/400 using RPG

Installation & configuration of over fifty AS/400s throughout

Europe, Asia, Middle East,

United Arab Emirates, Guadeloupe, and Martinique,

Implementation of the LOGALI ERP Merchandising system

System training and education for IT managers

OS/400 PTF and version upgrades

System and custom Journaling processes & improvements

Communications, security, system configurations for company

and client sites

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Dec 1998 - Feb 1999

ANNABELLE COSMETICS, Montr al, Qu bec - Cosmetics

Manufacturing, Distribution

Technical Consultant/Business Analyst on IBM AS/400 RISC

using RPG II/III/IV/400 QUERY/400

Programmed various statistical reports from SYNTAX database

using QUERY/400 and RPG

Optimization and cleaning of AS/400

Troubleshooting and configuration of WIN95/98

May 1998 - Nov 1998

SYSTEMATIX, Montr al, Quebec - Consulting

Insurance, Financial

Technical Consultant/DBA on IBM AS/400 WAN using DB2, SQL,

CL, and RPG

Implementation of PEOPLESOFT G/L and A/P financial modules

DB2, SQL, QM, programming, tuning, and optimization

Management and organization of 12 databases with over 25, 000

files

AS/400 performance tuning for DB2, SQL, requests on a

WIN95/NT to AS/400 environment

Conversion of existing CL procedures to new system standards

Sept 1997 - April 1998

ALGO GROUP, Montreal, Quebec - Apparel

Financial, Manufacturing, Merchandising

Business/Technical Consultant on IBM AS/400 using

RPGII/III/IV and CL/400

Implementation of RLM (Ron Lynn Management) apparel package.

Conversion of existing SYNTAX SOFTGOODS System

Consolidation of A/R

Set-up and support of AS/400 RISC based system ie. Apply PTF,

release updates

communication set-up, printers, cabling etc.

Analyses of existing business practices and apply to new

system.

Jan 1997 - Aug 1997

ILCO UNICAN, Montreal, Quebec - Security Systems

Financial, Distribution, Manufacturing

Technical Consultant on IBM AS/400 WAN using RPGII/III/IV

Conversion, implementation, and integration of MAPICS-XA

Provide technical specifications for programmers

Analysis and training with all department managers

WIN3.1, WIN95/NT, TCP/IP, CLIENT ACCESS, protocols,

communications,

diagnostics, service, support

Sept 1995 - Jan 1997

VECTOR SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, Dorval, Quebec - Consulting

Distribution, Manufacturing

Technical Consultant on IBM AS/400 WAN using RPG II/III/IV

Provide technical service and support for clients throughout

Quebec, the

Maritimes and New England

Extensive modifications to SSA BPCS package

Client-server, object oriented programming, semantic

messaging.

Implemented various applications using FTP TCP/IP

April 1994 - Aug 1995

SERVICES CONSEILS RDI INC., Saint Leonard, Quebec -

Consulting

Insurance

Programmer Analyst on IBM AS/400 WAN using RPG III

File conversion, analysis, and implementation of over 500

programs.

Analysis and programming of user requests

Creation of new residential system job stream conversion

Interaction with management and users at all levels.

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Jan 1993 - Feb 1994

STEWART SINCLAIR, Saint Sauveur, Quebec - Custom Software

Apparel, Merchandising, Telecommunications

Programmer Analyst Communications on IBM AS/400 WAN using RPG

II/III/IV

Maintenance and support of PREMENOS EDI communication package

Design, code, and test various interfaces from PREMENOS to

ACS

Provided technical, diagnostic, and customer support

Developed EDI MAPPING and TRANSLATION programs and procedures

Set-up, and support communications of clients using various

networks

Bar coding and specialized laser printing

Sept 1992 - Dec 1992

PROVIGO DISTRIBUTION, Laval, Quebec - Grocery, Food

Distribution

Programmer Analyst Consultant on IBM S38, AS/400 WAN using

RPG II/III/IV

Analysis and programming of user requests

Creation of telecommunication system

File conversions for integration of new stores

Adjustments to various in house utilities

Mar 1992 - Sept 1992

JOHNSON & JOHNSON, Montreal, Quebec - Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing, Distribution, Financial

Programmer Analyst Consultant on IBM AS/400 WAN using RPG

II/III/IV

Maintenance, and support of DATA3 MRPII/DRP system

Analysis, design, code, and implementation of user requests

Extensive modifications to SHOP FLOOR module

Performance analysis and tuning

Interaction with users at all levels

Nov 1988 - Dec 1991

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, Saint Laurent, Quebec - Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing, Distribution

Programmer Analyst on IBM S38, AS/400 WAN using RPG II/III/IV

Technical, diagnostic, and system support for DATA3 MRPII

system

Developed and programmed telecommunication system for

uploading inventory to network of AS/400

Set-up and support of factory monitoring system in C on PC

LAN with PC SUPPORT using

IBM PS2 on a TOKEN RING network

Developed various packages and utilities to interface with

DATA3

Support of EPIC data collection system

Sept 1987 - July 1988

ISLAND PACIFIC SYSTEMS, Newport Beach, California - Custom

Software

Retail, Merchandising

Programmer Analyst on IBM S36, S38, and AS/400 using RPGII,

RPGIII

Planned, designed, and programmed merchandising applications

Provided systems and customer support

Designed and developed retail applications i.e. Point of

Sale, Audit, G/L,

Ticketing, P/R, Inventory

April 1985 - Sept 1987

SPECTRUM INFORMATION SYSTEMS, Anaheim, California - Custom

Software

Manufacturing, Distribution, Construction

Programmer on IBM S34, 36, 38, using RPGII/III/

Planned, designed, and programmed various inventory and

financial applications for MAPICS

DMAS. CMAS, SSA, J.D.EDWARDS, GMD and many others

Developed custom systems as per user specifications

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March 1984 - April 1985

PROGRESSIVE DATA CONSULTANTS, Long Beach, California -

Consulting

Manufacturing, Financial

Programmer Consultant on IBM S34, 36, and 38 using RPG II and

COBOL

Accounting applications in heavy manufacturing, i.e. Special

Order Entry, Quantitative

Systems, A/P, A/R, C/P, Routing and Operations, Quotation,

and Physical/Perpetual Inventory

Interaction with users in development, design, coding,

testing, debugging, installation, education

Clients

IBM Canada, KDI, Carrefour, Axa Assurance, Rhone Poulenc

Rhorer, Pacific National Bank,

Casino, Logali, Jonathan Manufacturing, Western Wheel,

Rolled Steel, Abbott Laboratories,

Laser Info, Johnson & Johnson, Bauringer Manheim, Stretch

Forming, Mister Leonards,

Vector Systems, Carols Mens Fashions, Hyper U, Continent,

Despointes, Marche Conseil, Provigo,

Metro, Hudsons Bay Co., RJ Whiting, Best Foods, Algo, Ilco

Unican, Bauringer Ingleheim,

UHD, Sofriber, Anabelle Cosmetics, Finning, Crane, Shermag,

Systematix and many others

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