DALE JANUS

**** ****** ** • Warren, OH ***** • United States • 330-***-**** cell 330-***-**** • acx0p7@r.postjobfree.com DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Director of IT with deep experience in all aspects running and administering computers and networks, designing and writing software and ERP systems with over 25 years experience.

Exceptional technology skills combined with a proven ability to show what technology can accomplish, form strategic partnerships, and successfully implement and oversee complex projects. An insightful professional with a keen ability to evaluate and assess company needs to fit evolving technology standards. Demonstrated management skills that enhance productivity and drive sustained organizational performance. The ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical people both verbally and in writing. An established and successful background with IBM i (AS400) including installation, setup, database design, software design, application programming and networking.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic & Tactical Planning Database Design System Administration Vendor Negotiations Backup & Recovery Systems Application Development Business Insights Technological Solutions Project Management Organizational Roadmaps Budgeting

& Forecasting Software Licensing Management Vendor Contracts LAN/WAN Monitor Production Environment KEY APPLICATION AND HARDWARE SKILLS

Applications: All versions of Microsoft Windows,Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. OS400 for IBM i V7R1, ARP- Secure FTP, Interform forms designer, Communigate Email server. Hardware: IBM i (AS400) systems. Personal Computers, various network devices. Programming Languates: All versions of RPG. ILE RPG, CL, OCL, DB2, SQL, various minor things like Autohotkey, DOS BAT, etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SPECIALTY PIPE & TUBE INC, distributor of heavy wall steel pipe Director of IT Mineral Ridge, Oh 2000-Present

• Administer, software designer, programmer, design, code, modify and implement business systems to meet changing business conditions.

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Key Accomplishments:

• Converted many data bases from IBM’s DDS to SQL’s DDL.

• Install and administer HTTP server for internal web site.

• Convert many paper based reports to HTML web output, PDF, EXCEL or direct email output.

• Work with select customer to send inventory data in EDI like format.

• Enhanced quote software with various drop down windows for easier and more consistent data entry.

• Converted various files and reports to fit new corporate structures.

• Extensive data analysis of inventory, costs, sales and other business functions.

• Install and administer Email server (similar to MS Exchange)

• Wrote new Account Payable system using EDI like files transmitted to PNC Bank for payments.

• Helped orient new financial controller to current business practices.

• Helped design building wiring and network patch bay in new building.

• Installed Email server (similar to MS Exchange)

• Evaluated various modernization strategies and emerging technologies for IBM I (AS400), decided PHP was best fit.

• Added new staff to implement HTML, PHP and web based processing. Director of IT, Speciaty Pipe & Tube 1988-2000

Administer, software designer, programmer, design, code, modify and implement business systems to meet changing business conditions

Dale Janus

Key Accomplishments:

• Negotiated long term communications contract for voice and data resulting in $8000 in annual savings.

• Designed and implemented reorganization of office floor plan, work flow, and combined jobs, resulting in improved productivity and work flow.

• Revised and re-wrote Order Entry system, inventory and quotes with structured programming techniques, resulting in improved response time up to 80%.

• Designed and wrote on-line bill of lading and packing slip system

• Designed and wrote on-line certificate of conformance to produce quick and accurate documents.

• Evaluated and selected hospitalization benefits. Assisted in union contract negotiations.

• Evaluated long distance services, implemented switch to new 800 number, saving 15% annually

• Added commission capability to billing systems Evaluated and assessed client requirements to develop a detailed project outline to meet client objectives.

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Office manager and IT Director 1979-1988

• Responsible to the president for supervision of clerical staff of 7 in addition to IT responsibilities.

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Key Accomplishments:

• Negotiated long term communications contract for voice and data resulting in $8000 in annual savings.

• Designed and implemented reorganization of office floor plan, work flow, and combined jobs, resulting in improved productivity and work flow.

• Revised and re-wrote Order Entry system, Inventory and Quotes with structured programming techniques, resulting in improved response time up to 80%.

• Designed and wrote on-line bill of lading and packing slip system

• Designed and wrote on-line certificate of conformance to produce quick and accurate documents.

• Evaluated and selected hospitalization benefits. Assisted in union contract negotiations.

• Evaluated long distance services, implemented switch to new 800 number, saving 15% annually

• Added commission capability to billing systems.

• Converted manual inventory and quote systems to computer based.

• Designed and wrote General Ledger System

• Designed and wrote Accounts Payable System

• Installed remote network connection in pre-internet era to Houston, allowing same day billing and on-line access. Previous positions include Computer Operator of IBM System 3 for Ohio Fast Freight trucking company from 1977-1979. EDUCATION

Graduate of Kent State University in Computer Technology Numerous industry conference, user group conventions and similar events. HONORS

• 2008, Earned National Award from IBM for innovation for small business.

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