VP Applications Development

ALAN G. BARTEL

*** *** ******* **** • Ocean, NJ 07712

**************@*****.*** • H: 732-***-**** • C: 732-***-****

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

Innovative and results-driven IT manager with in-depth experience leading strategic planning, business and technical operations in international supply chain, transportation and logistics. Demonstrated success improving business processes and IT alignment with business strategies. Repeatedly provide high business value through the implementation of common processes and technologies. Successfully drive change by building trust and rapport with internal and external stakeholders and effectively guiding progress across complex projects and initiatives. Motivational manager with proven skills developing and mentoring strong teams. Effectively manage global resources in a multicultural environment.

Highlights of expertise:

• Full Life Cycle Project Management

• Business Development

• Strategy & Execution

• Process Improvements

• Client Engagement Management

• Budget & Resource Management

• Process Analysis & Redesign

• Mentoring & Coaching

• Executive Communications & Presentation

• Global Business Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IBM GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES, Copenhagen, Denmark & New Jersey, US 2005 – Present

Influential contributor and key driver to the development of IBM as a market leader in business consulting and IT services within the areas of Supply Chain, Transportation and Logistics.

Business Development Executive

Lead the design and development of large enterprise-scale projects in international transportation and logistics while expanding and managing the client base. Serve as a primary Subject Matter Expert for IBM, mentoring other global consultants on methodologies and business processes to advance their abilities to manage large client organizations and their projects.

Key Achievements:

• Significant factor in the growth of IBM’s global market share in this area from a negligible percentage to a market leader; direct contributor to securing well over $500M in revenue.

• Built a Logistics Model and assessed fit to SAP, Oracle, i2 and Manhattan Associates software products and sales support for securing client engagements.

• Designed and developed innovative ideas to build global business.

• Primary factor in securing many large projects: Key business expert / project lead for six top container shipping lines, three leading international third party logistics providers, and two top terminal operators.

• Acknowledged as a key contributor to development of IT Strategy, Process Innovation, Business Case Development, Requirements Definition, Package Selection, Gap Analysis, Change Management, and defining requirements for ERP integration with legacy applications.

MAERSK DATA AS, Copenhagen, Denmark 1998 – 2004

Chief Consultant

Provided key executive leadership on client projects for this leading computer services firm with 3,000 employees and €467M in annual turnover. Held four key roles with significant management responsibilities. (Maersk was acquired by IBM in 2004)

• Led IT start-up joint venture in China focused on its Logistics and Transportation industry. Managed a staff exceeding 65 providing solutions to multinational and Chinese companies.(2004)

• Program Director: Managed a Strategic eBusiness Project for an advanced Supply Chain Visibility solution, covering business case definition, development, and implementation. Encompassing all aspects of the client’s supply chain needs, the $20M project became a key product differentiator and won the 2006 Supply Chain Software Award in Containerisation International, an industry trade magazine. (2001-03)

• Global IT Director (CIO): Coordinated all IT developments and maintenance, establishing the IT function as a strategic company asset. Provided the management expertise that drove global turnover from $1B in 2000 to more than $2B over three years. (1999-2001)

• Program Manager: Managed projects covering operational and client facing developments, including logistics execution and planning, web-based export documentation management, and the creation of an environment for global sharing of standard operating procedures and best practices. (1999-2001)

• Project Manager: Led the development of a Global IT strategy that resulted in a significant competitive advantage for a new product in the market. Gathered input from external and internal customers, analyzed industry trends, and determined future IT needs. Identified specific initiatives within a 5-year strategic plan. (1998-1999)

LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, Parsippany, New Jersey 1997 – 1998

SAP Development Manager

Developed, configured and implemented SAP for Finance, Controlling, Sales and Distribution and Materials Management for a business unit. Developed interfaces for Warehouse, Forecasting, MRP and BOM applications.

MARSK DATA USA, INC., Morristown, NJ 1987 – 1997

USA Management

Key contributor to the growth of US operations from start-up in 1987, rising from Project Manager to Director of Application and Product Development. Actively engaged in leading projects involving global IT strategy, logistics, and various related business applications.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BS Degree in Business Administration / Management Information Systems

NICHOLS COLLEGE, Dudley, Massachusetts

Professional Development

Advanced Operations Strategy - Harvard Business School

Management Centre Europe - Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Neo-linguistic Persuasion Technology - Sales & Negotiation Skills

SAP Methodology and FI, CO, MM, SD

Strategic Business & IT Planning

Information Engineering

Project Management Institute Certificate (PMI)

MIT Sloan School of Management - Transportation

Structured Analysis & Design Methodology

Software Skills

Word, Excel, Outlook, Notes, Visio, PowerPoint, Project

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