Technical Specialist 3

Ralph Chin

iSeries Developer SAP Integration Specialist

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Professional Summary

iSeries Developer with 30+ years of experience, including 28 in the apparel and retail industry. Proven expertise in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-scale systems on the IBM i (AS/400) platform and integrating with external systems. Skilled in legacy-to-SAP migrations, data conversions, and interface development. Recognized as a detail-oriented, technically adept problem-solver with a track record of driving efficiency, reducing manual effort, and leading successful system upgrades. ITIL certified.

Core Competencies

• IBM i / iSeries (AS/400) Development (RPG, RPG-FREE, CL)

• SAP S/4HANA Data Conversion & Integration (BODS, ABAP)

• Retail & Apparel Systems (Island Pacific, JDA, PKMS, WMS)

• Legacy-to-SAP Migration Projects

• Interface Design & System Integration

• SQL, XML, HTML, JavaScript, Visual Basic, MS Access

• Scheduling/Change Management Tools (ROBOT, Silvon Implementer, Hawkeye)

• ITIL Framework & Best Practices

Professional Experience

PVH Corp. – Technical Specialist 3 (11/2019 – 07/2025)

• Migrated legacy AFS data to SAP S/4HANA using SAP BODS conversion tool.

• Developed iSeries tools to extract and convert data from Island Pacific Merchandising system into SAP S/4HANA for Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands across multiple regions.

• Supported SAP HANA system upgrade to the latest release.

PVH Corp. – Technical Specialist 3 (07/2016 – 10/2019)

• Built iSeries interfaces to integrate wholesale ACS data into Island Pacific Retail systems, automating retail item, Pre-Pack, and PO creation, reducing manual effort.

• Upgraded Island Pacific Merchandising system; supervised consultants and implemented retrofits to 300+ program objects.

PVH Corp. – Technical Specialist 3 (08/2011 – 06/2016)

• Designed interfaces linking Sourcing and JDA Planning systems with Island Pacific, automating sourcing and purchase order processes—saving hundreds of thousands of dollars.

• Integrated Tommy Hilfiger legacy system with WMS for improved goods and inventory tracking.

• Introduced RPG-FREE template programs, adopted as standard coding practice across IT.

PVH Corp. – Technical Specialist 2 (05/2005 – 07/2011)

• Upgraded Island Pacific to release 3.1, developing interfaces with PKMS.

• Developed Special Orders system enabling retail stores to fulfill out-of-stock requests by shipping merchandise from other stores.

• Implemented nuBridges encryption software to secure credit card transactions.

PVH Corp. – Technical Specialist 1 (03/2002 – 04/2005)

• Built interfaces between Island Pacific and JDA Planning/Allocation systems, automating distribution and pick ticket creation.

• Modernized register polling process, improving reliability and efficiency.

PVH Corp. – Senior Developer (05/1996 – 02/2002)

• Led Y2K compliance project, retrofitting all in-house developed programs; supervised consultants.

• Provided ongoing incident resolution and system maintenance.

Cytec Industries – Analyst (01/1995 – 05/1996)

• Supported Software 2000 financial systems (GL, Fixed Assets).

• Developed supplementary systems to extend system functionality.

Cittone Institute – Instructor (1996 – 2000)

• Taught AS/400 programming, plus Visual Basic and related technologies, in evening classes.

Education & Certifications

• ITIL Certified

Technical Skills

• Languages: RPG, RPG-FREE, CL, SQL, Visual Basic, HTML, JavaScript, XML

• Tools: SAP ABAP, SAP BODS, ROBOT Scheduler, Silvon Implementer, Hawkeye

• Systems: IBM i (AS/400/iSeries), Island Pacific, JDA, PKMS, WMS, SAP S/4HANA

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