Software Development Project Management

Shawn Langston

www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-langston-00903b6

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Experienced IT professional with a strong background in managing and supporting Integrations and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Demonstrated success in leading complex projects, managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) Agile and Waterfall. Driving improvements across critical business applications. Skilled in project management, technical leadership, database administration, and implementing solutions that enhance business efficiency.

Proficient in needs analysis, crafting functional and technical specifications, and guiding cross-functional development teams. Recognized for exceptional leadership, clear communication, and the ability to deliver high-impact results. A creative, analytical, and organized problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement and business alignment.

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL/MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Signet Jewelers - ZALES, Dallas TX 1998 – 2025

(2019-2025) Digital Integration Lead -

Led end to end digital integration initiatives for Enterprise and Digital integration teams ensuring efficient data flow with guaranteed delivery, and real time monitoring and alerting.

Migration Leadership: Oversaw the conversion of Informatica Power Center and Informatica MFT to Informatica Cloud (IICS), including a transition of on premises infrastructure to AWS cloud

Integration Management: Spearheaded file integrations across all Signet websites and third-party vendors (e.g., Google, Hybris, Adobe, BazaarVoice, GroupBy, Productsup).

Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaged with business stakeholders at all levels to gather technical requirements, plan project timelines, and ensure alignment throughout delivery.

Team Oversight & Incident Management: Managed a dedicated support team to resolve incidents and ensure operational continuity.

Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

(2012 - 2019) IT WMS Manager -

Directed cross-functional technical teams to implement and support enterprise-level Warehouse Management System solutions across multiple operational sites. Successfully delivered seven warehouse systems, ensuring scalability, compliance, and performance optimization.

End-to-End Systems Implementation: Led development and support of WMS platforms for Dotcom warehouses (3), Zale Store warehouse, Merchandise Return warehouse, Canadian warehouse, and Pagoda warehouse.

Technology Stack: Built core solutions on OPTUM / MOVE (PTC) with Oracle 6i Forms & Reports as front-end, and UNIX batch processing on HP Client Server.

Integration Leadership: Designed and maintained robust data feeds to downstream systems including SmartZone, RIS, RMS, Business Objects, Store Systems, and Accounts Payable.

Data Security & Compliance: Ensured adherence to PCI mandates through encryption protocols and led SOX compliance remediation efforts in response to audit findings.

Reporting Ownership: Designed and developed reporting frameworks and integration layers to ensure accuracy and efficiency of warehouse data communication across platforms.

Project & Timeline Management: Oversaw project milestones, resource planning, and execution to meet business objectives on time and within scope.

(2003 – 2012) WMS Lead,

Led a strategic initiative to consolidate the Pagoda Warehouse Management System (WMS) into the Zales Store WMS, creating a unified platform for warehouse operations. Delivered a complex system integration with full functionality replication, including Picking, Put Away, and General Warehouse Processes — successfully implemented on time, within budget, and with zero post-go-live issues.

Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments:

Requirements: Captured and translated user requirements into actionable technical specifications, ensuring seamless functionality migration from Pagoda to Zales WMS.

Project Planning & Coordination: Defined project timelines, testing cycles, and implementation phases. Assigned tasks to developers and coordinated cross-functional efforts.

User Engagement: Collaborated with business users to develop UAT and cycle test plans; ensured end-to-end validation of all integrated features.

Change Management: Created documentation and facilitated approvals through the enterprise Change Management System (Change Gear).

Technical Development:

oRewrote triggers and developed new stored procedures in Oracle 10g.

oModified and enhanced UNIX scripts, Pro*C code, and batch jobs.

oConfigured new job schedules, conditions, and runtime parameters in AutoSys.

Testing & Deployment: Personally coded, tested, and deployed critical components, ensuring full operational alignment between the merged systems.

(1998 - 2003)

Worked with Mainframe COBOL CICS Warehouse Management Systems.

Initially hired as a contractor and converted to employee status in 2000.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Languages: PL-SQL, UNIX, LINUX, ProC, SQL, SQL PLUS, SQL Server, Autosys, Bash and Ksh scripting, C and Java classes.

Hardware: HP Client Server Systems, LINUX, IBM 3090, AS400, UNISYS A series, IBM PC

Software: Oracle 8i - 12g, Oracle Forms & Reports 6i, FTP, SFTP, Excel, Word, Paradox, Windows, Atlassian - Confluence, Jira, JMS, Eclipse, Winscp. SOS single sign on.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

CONTRACT CONSULTANT 1995 – 1998

CSC LOGIC, Dallas TX (07/97 – 04/98)

Setup Development Machines with Micro Focus COBOL and Oracle. Merged Production system with Packaged Enhancements and added 500+ government required edits to Client Server Flood Insurance System. The System is written in MicroFocus Cobol using Dialog GUI and Oracle Database.

MBNA, Dallas TX (10/96 – 07/97)

Developed enhancements to Credit Card Processing System including Credit Card Account Archive system and HICO magnetic strip project. Systems were written in COBOL and CICS.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, Dallas TX ( 07/95 – 10/96)

Enhanced OPTIMED Precertification and Referral System. Projects included Carrier Level Security and MD Review, rewrites. System written in COBOL and CICS.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

NATIONSBANK, Dallas, TX 1993 – 1995

System Engineer III

Responsibilities include Amortization and Accretion process enhancements, Asset Tracking System and On-call duties for TRS system (Trust system). The systems were written in COBOL, CICS, IMS and VSAM.

EDUCATION

B.S. Business Administration, UTD – University of Texas at Dallas.

A.A. Business Computer Programming, Scott Community College, Bettendorf, Iowa.

AWS Cloud Practitioner certificate 2024.

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