Michael J. Ala
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OBJECTIVE: A Challenging position as a Programmer/Analyst utilizing e-commerce and Internet technologies.
NETWORK:
• Windows Workstation and Windows Server administration, installation, configuration, and support.
• Web Server Configuration and Support (IBM, IIS, Apache)
• General knowledge of network topologies, protocols, and hardware.
SOFTWARE:
• Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, MS-Project,Trusted Link, T.L. Ashford, ZPL, Dreamweaver.
• RPGIII & RPG ILE, COBOL, Access, VB, Notes Script, HTML, JavaScript, Flash, ActionScript, XML/XSL, Net.Data, SQL, Perl.
• Middleware - Vitria – Business ware, Bizmanager
• Web Servers: Apache, Tomcat, AS/400 web Server, IIS
HARDWARE:
• iSeries (AS400), PC (windows, mac)
• Working knowledge of various bar coding printers and readers.
EXPERIENCE:
BP Lubricants USA Inc. (Formerly Castrol), Wayne, New Jersey 1999 – Present
E-Commerce Service Line Leader
• Created an maintained all x12 and EDIFACT transactions sets for BP Lubricants USA, Castrol Canada, and Industrial Lubricants
• IT Project Manager for WMS Implementation and Export Logistics Projects
• Project Manager for automation of A/R and A/P auto debit/Pay system.
• Create and maintain EDI interfaces to JDE ERP System
• Create and Maintain Interfaces for Industrial Systems
• Train and Manage BP Outsourced and Offshore Support Group for eCommerce and WMS
• Automated Processing and Auditing of Ecommerce transactions.
• Create and Automate Workflows for Order2Cash Processes
• Maintain 3rd party Software for EDI
• Implemented XML and created XSL definitions for Order2Cash Transactions
• Configure, maintain, and support AS/400 and Apache Web Servers.
• Design, creation, and deployment of an Online Ordering system.
• Create various intranet and extranet applications to support business processes.
• Implement a B2BI/AS2 Solution utilizing Vitria Businessware and Bizmanager
International Terminal Operating Co, Inc., Jersey City, New Jersey 1997 – 1999
Programmer/Analyst
• Design thru implementation of systems for Payroll and Billing.
• Design, creation, and deployment of a corporate website.
• Design and creation of Marketing and Human resources systems utilizing Access and Lotus Approach
• Implement CA/400 and ODBC for transfer of information between PCs and AS/400
C & A Systems, Parsippany, New Jersey 1993 – 1997
Programmer/Consultant
• Write programs for Formulations, Manufacturing, and Distribution systems.
• Integrate barcode system with existing applications.
• Integrate third party EDI system with existing applications.
• Set up remote warehouse site files transfer and updates.
• Design P.C. based applications and integrate with AS/400
• Migration of new accounts from their current system to AS/400
• Aid in the connection of NT server to AS/400 Using SNA
• Create web pages utilizing HTML, CGI scripts and Java
• Solely responsible for five account sites.
GEC Alsthom, North Bergen, New Jersey 1990 – 1993
Senior Programmer
• Design and implement applications for a customized in-house MRP System.
• Write Program Specifications for other in house Programmers
• Evaluate system requirements and justification of expenditures
• Write system documentation and user manuals.
• System Training.
Cefco/Raytron Corp., North Bergen, New Jersey 1986 - 1990
Junior Programmer
• Create individual programs and system modules for Customer service, Purchasing , and Production
• Aided in the migration from S/34 to S/36
• Create program documentation and maintain documentation library.
EDUCATION:
• B.A. Music Education, Jersey City State College, Jersey City, New Jersey.
• Web Server Administration, Farleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey
• Flash Programming, Bergen County Academy for the Advancement of Science & Technology
• Principles of Project Management, Castrol core business requirement
• First Level Leaders Training
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Learning Tree: Java and XML.
• Microsoft – Building XML Based Web Applications
• Microsoft .Net
APPOINTMENTS:
• Wal-Mart EDI Advisory Committee
• Advance Auto Continuous Improvement Project Team