JD Edwards Functional Consultant

I am a PMP® Certified JDE Functional Consultant with strong technical background. I have 10+ years of working experience in Sales/Distribution, Purchasing, Finance & Manufacturing Modules of JD Edwards ERP (Version 7.3) applications, executed various projects involving business process re-design, requirements gathering, technical design, code development, user/system testing, implementation & post production support. I have the ability to think in complex and ever changing situations, strong communication skills and the ability to solve problems; execute and transfer knowledge. I have excelled in Interface designing with external application; troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis and reviving failed projects.

I am strong in communication & in client interaction, capable of managing, motivating & guiding teams with extensive experience in Onsite-Offshore Model.

I have demonstrated skill in project management, effective communication between stakeholders and managers across multiple business lines to coordinate system requirements and deliver projects on time and within budget. I am solutions-focused professional with accomplished experience heading the success project engagements for client focused on software developments and customization. Expertly define & map project scope and provide direction to developers to align technology solutions with project requirements. Exceptional project management, systems analysis and design expertise. Effectively interface between stakeholders and managers across multiple business lines to coordinate system requirements and deliver projects on time and within budget. I have worked as Team member to Project Leader with a talent for enlisting willing cooperation across departmental lines, instances & geography. Worked with customers across geographic distances such Latin American, Europe and South East Asian countries.

CURRENT RESPONSIBILITY

1. Analyze business processes, procedures and problems.

2. Develop and recommend programmed day-to-day solutions to business needs, including: Designing flow, coding, testing and debugging programs to meet specifications and adherence to programming standards.

3. Following established policies, procedures, practices, requirements and standards.

4. Develop business requirements, functional specifications and technical specifications documentation.

5. Conduct in-depth Technical Analysis and write documentation.

6. Work with the Enterprise Architecture team on Architectural Analysis and translation to technical specifications.

7. Incorporate security considerations into technical designs.

8. Design and code programs in approved language according to user and/or Analyst specifications, as needed.

9. Coordinate and/or modify user requirements to fit existing and projected technology capabilities.

10. Prepare written proposals for given projects and problems.

11. Plan and complete projects within established schedules and milestones.

12. Test programs to ascertain the effectiveness of changes, including Regression Testing.

13. Keep current with Programming Best Practices and Operational Requirements.

14. Provide Software Support along with other members of the Programming staff, both during and outside of office hours.

15. Prepare documentation of coded programs and applications.

16. Establish file requirements and Processing Specifications.

17. Recommend solutions to problems regarding Programming applications.

18. Lead efforts of Technical staff when necessary.

19. Additional responsibilities based upon business needs.

EXPERIENCE IN JD EDWARDS

• Analysis, Design, Development and implementation and post production support in AS/400 based JDE system. Conversant with enhancement of Distribution, Procurement, Manufacturing & Financial Module.

• RPG/400, CL/400, Embedded SQL, Triggers, SQL, FTP, reporting and screen designing tool including application customization and writing interface programs between legacy & third party.

• Thorough knowledge of JDE Case Tool and soft code functionality including Software Versions Repository, Dream Writer, Vocabulary Overrides, Data Dictionary. Menus and UDC tables.

• In designing & developing interfaces with external application such as Web Methods, EDI and B2All. Worked extensively in converting interactive into batch specially Sales and Purchase Order modules to facilitate interface with external applications.

• Worked extensively using traditional software development methodologies in full cycle implementation (SDLC), in mapping requirements to JDE modules and providing appropriate solutions after Gap Analysis; Data Modeling & Flow Chart; complex database design and performance tuning; implementing custom application and work around; imparting training to the End Users and Technical team from client.

• Worked with One World / Enterprise One development tools like OMW, ERW, UBE, BSVW, Forms, DD, ER, TDA, UDC,PO, Versions.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Platforms: Midrange - IBM AS/400

Mainframe - Burroughs' B6738, CYBER 180/840A

Mini - DCM Galaxy/11

Programming Language: RPG/400, CL/400, Cobol/400, Basic, FORTRAN, ALGOL, Pascal, C,

Cobol-85

RDBMS: DB2/400, Oracle 7.0

Tools: ALDON Change Mgmt, JDE Case Tool, Manage Now & Remedy

ERP Application: JDE World Soft and Enterprise One 8.12.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Viking Corporation Oct 2010 – Present

Project Consultant

I am responsible for liaison between end users and the Application Developers, understanding the functions of the ERP software and how each supports the end users in the various departments. I work closely with the Application Developers to craft applications that drive business value and/or respond to regulatory requirements. This high visibility position requires me to be capable of developing a level of system solutions e.g. reporting and controlling system parameters, but also act as the liaison between the business and the technical groups when more substantial application development is required to support business needs. I dynamically use my JD Edwards business analysis experience to lead and demonstrate effective skills in successfully driving process changes after JDE implementations. Optimizing and delivering best practices within the business functional groups will gain the successful candidate instant credibility in the organization. I am also regarded as a strong JDE subject matter expert.

WIPRO Limited June 2006 – Sep 2010

Senior Consultant

For client Lexmark International Inc. providing business & technical expertise to their US, Latin America, Europe & Asia-Pacific instances.

Key Achievements:

• Successful in

o Customization & Bolt-on Modules.

o Interface Designing with external application.

o Flexible code

o Reusable modules

o Soft code controlled application

• Instrumental in converting JDE modules from interactive to batch thus minimizing the need for human intervention.

• Currently leading JDE-Center of Competency at client’s site.

• Successfully designed several processes for regulatory adherence.

• Reviving Failed Projects.

IBM Global Services Jan 2002 – May 2006

Solution Analyst

For client Lexmark International Inc. providing business & technical expertise to their US, Latin America, Europe & Asia-Pacific instances. I was involved in:-

 Requirements analysis, technical design, code development, user/system testing, implementation & post production support.

 Solution & prototype development, user test plans, user training, knowledge transfer.

 Release based maintenance with bug fixes/enhancement and performance tuning of existing system.

 Incident management & user support in production environment, putting best effort to meet Service Level Agreement.

 Knowledge transition for new members of the team.

RS Software Limited July 1996 – Dec 2001

Assistant Technical Consultant

Phoenix Software Limited Jan 1995 – June 1996

Manager (Data Centre)

Regional Computer Centre July 1983 – Dec 1994

System Analyst

EDUCATION

University – Education

 Master in Business Administration

 Bachelor of Science with major in Geology

Certification

 PMI certified Project Management Professional (PMP®)

 Business Process Modeling using Pro Vision 5.0

 Business Objects Data Quality XI R2.

STATUS OF RESIDENCE: PERMANENT RESIDENT (GREEN CARD)

PROJECT DETAILS

I WIPRO Technologies, US Jun 2006 to

till Date

Designation – Senior Consultant

Projects

A Warehouse Management System – Deployment of interface between K&N & JD Edwards. Jan 2010 to

July 2010

Role: Business Consultant/Project Lead

Environ ment : JDE Enterprise One on AS400 environ ment

This project is to develop interface between K & N’s Warehouse Management System and simulate Pick, Ship Confirm, Ship Complete, Inventory Transfer & Adjustment batch process.

Responsibility :

 Understanding Business case and objectives.

 Collecting Stakeholders Requirement and Defining Scope.

 Creation of Work Breakdown Structure & Delivery acceptance criteria.

 Schedule, Effort & Cost estimation.

 Preparation of Technical Document.

 Onsite/Offshore co-ordination on development.

 Unit/System testing & Technical reviews.

 Project Communication and Status Reporting.

 Perform Change Management process.

 Software implementation in production environment.

 Delivery Acceptance & Sign-off.

 Post production warranty support.

Projects

B Atlas R6 project – Deployment of interface between Siebel & JD Edwards for Latin America countries. Jan 2009 to

Dec 2009

Role: Business Consultant/Project Lead

Environ ment : JDE Enterprise One on AS400 environment

Lexmark manages their entire printer service contract through newly developed Siebel Application. Any financial activity or supply chain activity needs to be transmitted to JDE.

This project interfaces Siebel Service Contract system with JDE and runs the Service Contract process with minimum human intervention.

Responsibility :

 Understanding Business case and preparation of Project Charter.

 Collecting Stakeholders Requirement and Defining Scope.

 Creation of Work Breakdown Structure & Schedule Development.

 Effort & Cost estimation.

 Preparation of Technical Document & Delivery acceptance criteria.

 Quality Planning & Control.

 Onsite/Offshore co-ordination on development.

 Unit/System testing & Technical reviews.

 Project Communication and Status Reporting.

 Perform Change Management process.

 Software implementation in production environment.

 Delivery Acceptance & Sign-off.

 Post production warranty support.

Projects

C JDE to SAP - Migration Analysis Jan 2008 to

till date

Role: Business Consultant/Project Lead

Environ ment : JDE World soft/Enterprise One on AS400 environ ment

This is JDE to SAP migration project.

Responsibility :

 Understanding Business need.

 Collecting Stakeholders Requirement and Defining Scope.

 Schedule Development.

 Effort & Cost estimation.

 Preparation of Technical Document & Delivery Acceptance criteria.

 Preparation of ERP Interface Inventory.

 Installation of JDE custom tool (ETL). Data extraction, transformation and transfer.

 Helping the client in identifying the customized application in JDE which need to be cloned or worked around in SAP.

 Project Communication and Status Reporting.

 Software implementation in production environment.

 Delivery Acceptance & Sign-off.

Projects

D E-Buyer-JDE Purchase Order Matrix Integration Oct 2007 to

Dec 2007

Role: Business Consultant/Project Lead

Environ ment : JDE World soft on AS400 environ ment

The interface application originally developed in US needs a program change whenever this application needs to be implemented in a new branch plant. This add-on project for EMEA played a big role towards achieving the goal of implementing without any code change. It has been designed in such a way that process can be implemented in other geographies without any program change thus saving time & money on Lexmark’s part. This process has been a huge success in EMEA.

Responsibility :

 Understanding Business case and objectives.

 Stakeholder identification, Requirement Analysis and Scope Definition.

 Creation of Work Breakdown Structure & Schedule development.

 Effort & Cost estimation.

 Preparation of Technical Document & Delivery acceptance criteria.

 Team building & Knowledge transfer.

 Code Development & Unit testing.

 Coordination between Onsite & Offshore

 Code & technical reviews.

 Project Communication, Status Reporting & Change Management.

 Software implementation in production environment.

 Delivery Acceptance & Sign-off.

 Post production warranty support.

Projects

E Worldwide Common Tools – Balance Sheet Reconciliation Approval & Repository July 2007 to

Sep 2007

Role: Business Consultant/Project Lead

Environ ment : JDE World soft on AS400 environ ment

This project is to achieve worldwide automation of currently manual Balance Sheet Recon approval process by providing a web-based solution that will be:

1. the recording of Balance Sheet Reconciliation approvals

2. the repository of Balance Sheet Reconciliation approvals and appropriate documentation

Responsibility :

 Understanding Business need.

 Requirement Analysis and Scope Definition.

 Creation of Work Breakdown Structure & Schedule development.

 Preparation of Technical Document & Delivery acceptance criteria.

 Team building & Knowledge Acquisition.

 Receive & Install package developed by Lexmark’s Europe Group.

 Coordinate & conduct unit/system/integration test.

 Project Communication and Status Reporting.

 Software implementation in production environment.

 Delivery Acceptance & Sign-off.

 Post production warranty support.

Projects

F Atlas R6 project – Upgrade Interface between Siebel & JD Edwards Apr 2007 to

Jun 2007

Role: Business Consultant/Project Lead

Environ ment : JDE World soft on AS400 environ ment

Lexmark manages their entire printer service contract through newly developed Siebel Application. Any financial activity or supply chain activity needs to be transmitted to JDE. This project interfaces Siebel Service Contract system with JDE and runs the Service Contract process with minimum human intervention.

Responsibility :

 Understanding Business case and preparation of Project Charter.

 Collecting Stakeholders Requirement and Defining Scope.

 Creation of Work Breakdown Structure & Schedule Development.

 Preparation of Technical Document & Delivery Acceptance criteria.

 Coordination between Onsite & Offshore.

 Coding & Unit testing.

 Coordinating & conducting unit/system/integration test.

 Project Communication, Status Reporting & Change Management.

 Software implementation in production environment.

 Delivery Acceptance & Sign-off.

 Post production warranty support.

Projects

G JDE-Supplier Managed Inventory for 3M and TI, US(Onsite) Aug 2006 to

Mar 2007

Role: Technical-Business Consultant/Project Lead

Environ ment : JDE World soft on AS400 environ ment

Lexmark has gradually moved their inventory to supplier’s warehouse in order to reduce inventory cost. This project plays a big role towards achieving that goal. This project interfaces supplier’s application with JDE and runs the Purchase Order process with minimum human intervention. The only manual activity involved in this process is, when the Lexmark user pulls inventory from supplier’s warehouse to their own virtual warehouse for shipment to customer. In case of any error, the process sends out e-mail to appropriate key user for their immediate intervention.

Responsibility :

 Understanding Business need.

 Create measurable objectives & divide project into phases.

 Collecting Stakeholders Requirement and Scope definition.

 Effort & Cost estimation.

 Schedule & Milestone Development..

 Code Development & Unit testing.

 Coordination between Onsite & Offshore

 Code & technical reviews.

 Implement change management process.

 Implementation & preparation of user manual.

 Post production support during warranty period.

Projects

H JDE- Application Management Services Jun 2006 to

Jul 2006

Role: Technical Consultant/Project Lead

Environ ment : JDE World soft on AS400 environ ment

Responsibility :

 Supporting client’s in their day to day JDE activity.

 Problem monitoring and resolution.

 Change request analysis, design, code, testing & implementation.

 Onsite/Offshore co-ordination on development.

 User education & training

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