SHELDON WHITE
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C: 202-***-**** / H: 202-***-****
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BUSINESS ANALYST / DEVELOPER ANALYST / PROJECT MANAGER
SUMMARY
A former Ernst & Young IT Consultant and business owner with advanced
analytical and Information Technology management background. Successfully
attained Project Management certificate from Georgetown University with a
concentration in Earn Value Management Systems and Risk Management.
Complete online courses in Financial Accounting from University of
Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and Energy Technology and Policy
from UT Austin. I'm currently seeking a position as Business Analyst or
Developer Analyst.
. 15 years in software development and system integration including
requirement gathering, client interaction and process re-engineering.
Strong communication skills at all levels of organization.
. Worked with Remedy on tracking development issues, with N-Unit for
testing and MS Visio for design and designing. Advance SQL Server 2005
knowledge in T-SQL in addition to PL/SQL capabilities.
. Stay abreast with the latest technology trends and developments
through subscriptions to MSDN, Modern Analyst, Dr. Dodd and Visual
Studio training guides and videos. In addition, attend Microsoft tech
events, conferences. Also, a member of the DC Dot Net User Group
(DCNUG).
. Managed a staff of up 12 employees in conjunction with daily
operations of a business with revenue of up to $120K annually.
Implemented cost controls that save $200 to $250 per week.
TECHNICAL
Computers: PC, Mac, AS/400
Operating Systems: OS/400, Novell Netware, MS Windows (XP, 2003 Server,
Windows 7)
Languages: JavaScript, RPG III, T-SQL, PL/SQL C#, C++, VB.Net, SQL
Application Language (SAL), People Tools and PeopleCode
Database Systems: SQL Server2012, SQL Server2012, Oracle 8i, Access,
Paradox 9.0
Version Control: MS Source Safe, Subversion
Test Tools: N-Unit
Web-Management: IIS, ASP.Net, ADO.Net, HTML, VBScript, JavaScript, COM+,
XML
Applications: Visual Studio2012/2008, Gupta/Centura, MS Office
2010, Visio, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Crystal Reports,
MS Project, Rational Rose
EXPERIENCE
Wise Grid Solutions, LLC
Project Manager /Energy Data Software Engineer Oct
2009 - Present
. Renewable energy start-up that specializes in Research and
Development.
. Developing a Visual Analytic Energy (VAE) data management tool, using
adaptive visual analytical techniques in C#. Allow customers to
quickly review important information about the smart grid and perform
in-depth analysis. In general, the VAE solution will allow utilities
to monitor, manage, forecast and act based on the status of the grid
while considering security requirements such as NERC-CIP, ZigBee, and
HomePlug in a user-friendly visual platform.
. Develop ad hoc reports using Crystal Reports, produce budget and cost
projections, risk analysis and schedule planning of VAE and WGS
Inverter products. Use NUnit in unit testing classes and methods of
application.
. Gathered business requirements, documented existing business processes
and made recommendations on how to improve existing business work
flows and processes.
. Wrote SBIR's, STTR's and Dept. of Energy proposals for renewable
energy grants and awards.
. Voting member of Smart Grid Interoperability Panel, a standards board.
OCTO, DC Gov
IT Field Operator June 2010 -
Sept 2010
. Worked while completing Georgetown University Certification Program.
. Participated in a summer upgrade of computing infrastructure for DC
Public Schools. Assessed IT systems of individual classrooms, offices
and other OCTO supported agencies.
. Travelled to the individual DC Public School site, upgraded client
software, and reported any IT infrastructure issues to the Office of
the Chief Technology Officer Call Center, IT ServUS.
. The Office of the Chief Technology Officer extended his contract to
the end of the fiscal year, the maximum allowed for the summer DCPS IT
Infrastructure update project.
. Windows and Mac based PCs and printers, wireless infrastructure and
networks.
Exclusives, LLC
Owner/Managing Partner Nov 2006 - May
2009
. An entrepreneurial venture running a local small business enterprise.
Oversaw and coordinated business operations including customer
service, accounting, budgeting, planning and inventory control for a
small business.
. Hired and supervised a staff of 12 along with the responsibility of
performance evaluations and management reports. Weekly meeting with
staff to discuss improvements to operations, re-enforce company
policies, i.e., time management, improving customer service, and
understanding their individual responsibilities.
. Strategic planning - identified new markets, expanded revenue streams
and developed joint ventures with related businesses to increase
profit margins.
. Implemented cost controls that saved 200~300 hundred dollars weekly
through improved waste and fraud management.
Ernst & Young, LLP - Sr. Consultant Feb
1996 - Oct 2006
. Gathered business requirements, documented existing business processes
and made recommendations on how to improve existing business work
flows and processes. Interviewed customers, analyzed existing
documentation, conducted surveys, conducted requirements workshops,
developed use cases, and evaluated information gathered from multiple
sources to formulate an effective solution to specific business
requirements.
. Reconciled conflicts between seemingly disparate interests to create
requirements that addressed the underlying needs of the organization
with an emphasis on the underlying costs of implementation.
. Successfully led and supported multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Designed dozens of client-specific web/desktop tax and audit
applications using Visual Studio 2003/2005 with the following
technologies; using VB.Net, C#, ASP.Net, HTML, JavaScript, VBScript,
IIS, ADO.Net/2.5 for both internal and external clients.
. Used OOA/OOD design concepts in virtually all software development.
Consulted with 36 external and 20 internal clients to define and
document requirements, test, debug and develop solutions to business
problems. Managed various projects through entire SDLC.
. Actively participated in the underlying database design with the DBA
team. Upgraded legacy HR and Tax applications to Web-based
applications and integrated said applications with PeopleSoft using
PeopleTools, and SQR's. The PeopleSoft application used an Oracle
database backend, while the web application used SQL Server 2000
database. Wrote and optimized stored procedures for both databases
using PL/SQL and T-SQL.
Carr Real Estate
IT Consultant/Business Analyst Oct 1992 -
Jan 1996
. Participated in the implementation of JD Edwards Property Management
and Supply Chain modules. Knowledge of real estate business needs.
Reconciled GL against A/P and A/R transactions to ensure data
integrity.
. Developed financial reports using JD Edwards Report Writer. Reviewed
Fixed Assets for accurate amortization. Worked with accounting
department to automate manual tasks. Developed data gathering tools to
support project objectives. Gathered business requirements, documented
existing business processes and made recommendations on how to improve
existing business work flows and processes.
. Participated in managing client relationship. Excelled in engagement
and Carr retained my services after the implementation ended to work
with system and its users.
. Excelled in engagement and Carr retained my services after
implementation.
EDUCATION
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Center for Continuing and Professional Education
Project Management - September 2010
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Earned 49 credit hours towards a M.S. degree
Management Information Systems /Business Administration
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL
B.A. Major: Prelaw Minor: Management Information Systems