Kenneth Mark Smith

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Defiance, MO *3341

636-***-****

Senior Technical Analyst

EDI TECHNICIAN COMMUNICATION TECHNICAL SPECIALIST BUSINESS ANALYST

Collaborative EDI technical expert with demonstrated ability to work with a variety of EDI translators. Can work self-directed or in teams. Self-starter who has worked with some of the world’s largest manufacturers and retail companies to provide enhanced EDI solutions. Possesses expertise in setting up AS2 and VAN configurations as well as trading partner configurations. Has analysis and leadership skills in developing new systems.

Technical Expertise

EDI Tools:

EDI Transactions:

Communication Tools:

Hardware:

IBM Websphere Data Interchange (WDI) EDI Translator, Gentran EDI Translator, Sterling Commerce EDI Translator, BizManager (OpenText)

210, 214, 990, 852, 856, 810/880, 850/875, 830

Axway Cyclone AS2 communication exchange software, IBM Value Added Network (VAN)

IBM Mainframe, PC

Operating Systems:

UNIX, MVS, VSAM, Windows 10, DOS

Programming Languages:

HTML, JavaScript, Visual Basic, COBOL, COBOL II, COBOL III, OS JCL, SQL, BASIC, C++, VBScript, UNIX Scripts, Visual Basic

Data Management/Database:

Oracle DB, VSAM, DB2, CICS, Access, IMS/DB, HLI, Clipper

Applications:

EDI, Accounting, Manufacturing, Financial, Payroll, Distribution, Inventory Management

Education

Master of Arts, Magna Cum Laude

Truman State University

Bachelor of Music Education, Cum Laude

University of Memphis

Recent Training

University of Missouri, St. Louis

Introduction to .net (VB), 2016

Intermediate .net (VB), 2016

Data Base access using .net (VB), 2016

Professional Experience

11/19 – 5/20 SBS Creatix, LLC (Client: Edward Jones)

Consultant / COBOL technician

Implemented two major software releases and provided ongoing support for the Mutual Funds group. +

3/08 – 7/19 Nestle-Purina

(Retired) Senior Analyst

Sole support person on flat file-routing system delivering non-EDI data company-wide in a reliable and timely manner.

Sole analyst on new flat file communication interface system to replace existing processing. This interface system is responsible for routing flat file data to a company-wide user base.

Lead analyst and technical resource for conversion of EDI transportation transactions to outsourcing agent.

Lead analyst for conversion of all trading partners to new AS2 solution at outsourcing agent.

Implemented new inbound invoice system to allow monitoring of billing done by distributors.

Implemented system to monitor receipt time of purchase orders by largest customer.

Became lead technical person on all external interfaces involving Point of Sale systems.

Implemented over 50 new trading partners onto EDI processing with invoice, carrier tendering, purchase orders, advanced ship notices, point of sales activity, and remittance advice documents.

Technical Environment: IBM Mainframe, UNIX, Windows NT, COBOL II, COBOL III, SQL, JCL, WDI EDI translation software, DB2, Visual Basic, C, TSO, MS Office

10/04 – 3/08 Ferguson Consulting (Client: Nestle-Purina)

Consultant / EDI Analyst

Implemented over 20 new trading partners onto EDI processing with invoice, carrier tendering, purchase orders, advanced ship notices, point of sales activity, and remittance advice documents.

Provided technical and analytical leadership during conversion of invoice numbers to new VICS standards. This was done at the request of the company’s largest customer, worth 40% of total sales.

Provided technical and analytical leadership during implementation of carrier tendering and invoicing for the trucking division of the company’s largest customer.

Provided technical and analytical leadership during implementation of data transfer processes using FTP and MQ Series for 10 trading partners.

Provided ongoing on-call support for all electronic commerce applications.

Technical Environment: IBM Mainframe, UNIX, Windows NT, COBOL II, COBOL III, SQL, JCL, WDI EDI translation software, DB2, Visual Basic, C, TSO, MS Office

2/03 – 10/04 GE Commercial Distribution Finance

Senior Applications Developer

Provided technical leadership during installation of UNIX based EDI translator and developed procedures to improve reliability and speed for translation of $40,000,000 daily payment and invoicing EDI documents.

Developed processes to prevent duplicate EDI payments from being sent to banks and ensured those customers accounts were not debited multiple times.

Implemented over 20 new trading partners onto EDI processing with invoice, approval and payment documents.

As lead analyst, implemented EDI Invoices for European clients (using Edifact standards) into European floor checking system.

Designed, developed and implemented several monitoring and notification processes to automate monitoring data collection providers performance.

Provided daily support for all EDI invoicing, approval and payment processing.

Technical Environment: IBM Mainframe, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, SQL, VBScript, Gentran EDI translation software, UNIX, Windows NT, DB2, Oracle, GXS Application Translator, Visual Basic, TSO, HPUX, MS Office, Access, TCP/ IP, CICS, COBOL II, COBOL III

12/00 – 2/03 Ferguson Consulting (client: GE Commercial Distribution Finance)

Consultant

Analyzed, designed, developed and implemented process improvements for EDI Processing. Supported EDI applications and mentored members of the EDI group.

Converted an existing Web-based Inventory Management system from Sybase to Oracle. Developed new tables as second system was added as an interface feed. Used Visual Basic, Oracle SQL, Javascript and HTML.

Designed, developed and implemented EDI mappings, customer setup and application programming enhancements for new customers.

Analyzed, enhanced and implemented financial documents: invoice (810), cash remittance (820), approval (845) and customer account analysis (822).

Analyzed and made recommendations to expand FTP in EDI processing.

GE Commercial Distribution Finance (continued)

Developed application to provide European distributors with ability to view dealers inventory to improve re-stocking procedures.

Developed process to encrypt payment data sent to European banks to ensure integrity and security of daily EDI payment data.

Technical Environment: IBM Mainframe, Cobol, JCL, VSAM, SQL, VBScript, Gentran EDI translation software, UNIX, Windows NT, Visual Basic, Oracle DB, TSO, MS Office, Access, TCP/ IP

02/00 – 12/00 Anheuser-Busch, Inc.

Consultant / EDI Analyst

Team lead for the Buyers’ Market electronic commerce project. Gathered user requirements, monitored progress, executed project plan and managed resources for enhancements to a web-enabled system.

Team lead for railroad EDI project. Gathered user requirements and developed cross-team project plan. Developed a system that integrated automated processing of the railroad bills of lading with existing systems.

Maintained EDI for Carrier Partnering system.

Technical Environment: Mainframe, Gentran EDI translator, AT&T Global Network, MVS, OS/JCL, COBOL, COBOL II, Oracle, SQL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, TSO/SPF, SYNCSORT, File-AID, Panvalet, IBM Utilities, Change Man, IBM Global Network, TSO, MS Office

08/99 – 02/00 Amdocs, Inc.

Project Leader

Analyzed, designed and developed software upgrades per customer requests in a UNIX environment.

Technical Environment: UNIX, C++, TSO, MS Office

12/91 – 07/99 Federal Mogul (Cooper Automotive Group)

Project Lead- Electronic Commerce

Consolidated EDI processing from four acquired divisions to a single EDI translator. Consolidated Translators on AS/400 and IBM PCs to IBM mainframe translator processing. Prepared cost analysis for the selection of EDI software.

Consulted with upper management to form the EDI steering committee to provide company-wide direction for EDI use and processes. Solid understanding of EDI transactions.

Prepared cost analysis to demonstrate the benefits of expanding the use of EDI.

Prioritized, assigned, and monitored EDI requests to ensure timeliness and accuracy.

Led team of nine developers implementing Y2K compliant applications in EDI. Analyzed, designed and coded changes using COBOL II and SQL/DB2.

Analyzed, designed and coded changes using COBOL II and IDMS that allowed automated interfaces of EDI data to other application systems.

Enhanced and maintained the VMI, Master Installer Rebate and PC applications at remote sites.

Implemented processing changes that reduced EDI document implementation time and reduced maintenance time. Designed the integration of e-mail, Broderick and FTP technologies into existing processes to increase interface capabilities.

Coordinated activities for concurrent projects to ensure success and the best use of time and resources.

Led a team of three developers to create CICS-based Product Lifetime Warranty system. Analyzed, designed and coded the system using COBOL and CICS.

Prepared cost analysis and led team during implementation of hardware and software upgrades to increase reliability.

Federal Mogul (continued)

Analyzed, designed and developed a pension payroll system for all divisions of the company.

Analyzed, designed and developed a process to consolidate three acquired divisions onto a single payroll system. Served as sole support person for all payroll front-end systems.

Analyzed, designed and coded processes for the installation and support of PC-based Kronos Time and Attendance / Shop Floor Data Collection system (and time clocks) at six manufacturing facilities.

Analyzed, designed and coded salesmen travel expense system.

Analyzed and coded processes to enhance and maintain several commercial systems, including order processing, accounts receivable, purchasing, general ledger and transportation.

Analyzed and coded processes to enhance and support Arthur Anderson MACPAC manufacturing system.

Attended DISA conferences and kept current with EDI standards for the automotive industry.

Assisted K-MART develop inventory control processes.

Technical Environment: EDI, Gentran EDI translator, IBM DataInterchange EDI translator, Sterling, IBM Global Network, Mainframe, MVS, OS/JCL, COBOL, COBOL II, SQL, VSAM, CICS, DB2, TSO/SPF, SYNCSORT, File-AID, Panvalet, IBM Utilities, MACPAC, CA7/11, Windows 3.x/95, MS Office, Clipper, Easytrieve Plus, MS-DOS, IMS/DB, TSO, MS Office

04/90 – 11/91 I. Levy and Associates, Inc.

Senior Programmer/Analyst

Analyzed and coded processes to incorporated imaging software into a document tracking package.

Implemented enhancements for a records-tracking system used by 35 state governments.

Implemented an office automation software package using Wang COBOL.

Technical Environment: Wang COBOL, PACE, HLI, TSO

08/88 – 04/90 McDonnell Douglas Corporation

Business Programmer/Analyst

Analyzed, developed and maintained planning documents for parts in an artificial intelligence-based planning system using COBOL and SQL/DB2.

Designed enhancements to the Automated Planning System. Prioritized work responsibilities and the assigned them to appropriate co-workers for resolution and implementation.

Technical Environment: COBOL, MVS, JCL, DB2, SQL, VSAM, IMS/DB, TSO/SPF, SYNCSORT, IBM Utilities, Panvalet, TSO

Professional Development

05/97 – Present Web Experience

Developed a website for a community music group.

Technical Environment: HTML, ASP, TSO

Revised 02/18/08

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