Solutions Director
Resume:
Brian G. Corrigan
Erasmuskloof
Pretoria
EXPERIENCE
CHEP ASSET POOLING Jetpark, RSA
**/**** – current
IS Program Director (Emerging Business technologies)
Complete Program oversight of CHEP MEA RFID program.
Complete technical design control over Hardware and software stack.
Conceptualizing and implementation of Sales and Marketing methodology of products on offer
Conceptualizing and implementation of standard operational documentation NDA, SLA, Sow ,BoM etc.
Implementation of maintenance and support contracts and the fulfillment thereof.
Program and Change Management for hardware stack from inherited solution stack (SIRIT, GTNT and CHEP 3 in 1 tags) to enable 2 global firsts.
• Reading of EPC UHF Gen II tagged assets through 10m gate while inside a truck
• 100% reliable reads using EPC UHF Gen II Tags in two problem environments (Metal and Liquid) getting standard read ranges.
Discard legacy software stack in favour of MS Biztalk, creating a solution that displaced incumbent at various customers (SPAR, Nissan and Halberg Guss)
Technical design and Architecture for all CHEP RFID and Handheld solutions. (SPAR WC, SPAR EC, SPAR SR, BMW, NISSAN, Toyota P&A)
Program management of new Mobile HandHeld solution utilizing RFID enabled devices and open ended application. Application design extensible to run on any device that can handle Java apps.
Conceptualize and design for pricing model for all RFID/Emerging technology services and products.
Conceptualize and design for costing model for all RFID/Emerging technology implementations, BoM, deliverables and services.
Functional and technical design control over new outsourced (R 3MM) AMS application
Final sign off on all emerging/high tech business solutions for Asset Management and Supply chains. Represent CHEP on the EPC Council.
Responsible for all Technology R&D as well as mid to long term Roadmap of emerging Business technologies.
Positioning of MEA RFID as centre of excellence in the CHEP/Brambles world based on paying customers as well as technology skill sets and capability.
Instrumental in changing the roadmap and direction of the CHEP organization as far as it pertains to RFID as a business tool.
Building of Demo center and presentation stack for road shows as well as technology showcases.
SAVI TECHNOLOGY Sunnyvale, CA
02/2000 – 03/2007
Integration and Solutions ITAV
Solution Architect SmartChain
• Implementation Sales
1. Faurecia RSA – Implementation of new Wi-Fi network based on RFID technology, Logistics infrastructure for both in and outbound commodities. Upgrade of kahnbahn production lines for integration with ERP system. (W123)
2. Spoornet RSA – DIIS Project RFID based Capital project of R800 million. Supply chain software and hardware to SOE of R180 million. Complete solution Architecture of system for production RFID, Network, functional and technical).
3. Daimler Chrysler RSA – Clip lock project. Implementation of RFID and supply chain software and hardware that include but were not limited to communications gear, track and tracing and security equipment as well as Datacenter and site management software.
• Solution Sales
1. DoD CCAD project – Corpus Christie Air Defense Facility. Production and Maintenance of Apache Helicopters. Upgrade of lines with RFID technology for the tracking of all parts during extended Airframe maintenance process.
2. Methodology and Solutions – Part of group determining methodology and phases of RFID project life span and roadmap, for all automotive industry clients. Honda USA, Volvo (Truck and Heavy industry), BMW and GM
3. Commercial Projects –Solution sales and Project implementation planning for commercial projects. Spoornet, SembCorp, Volvo, GM, BMW (RSA E90) etc. Which included but were not limited to scoping, and monitoring, budgeting and project direction.
4. Savi Smart chain – Oversight of Integration of new modular software components, into real-time Platform. Architecture and testing of Data center. Testing procedures for RFID components prior to integration and certification for Smart chain enterprise software. Creation of production models for presales prior to entering new markets.
5. UPS Project – Creation of new business procedures for evaluation of logistics and supply chain integration models into RFID platforms and ERP software.
TRANSNET CORPORTATION Somerville, NJ
Operations and Project Director 1998 - 2000
• Merck Medco – Pharmacy and Remote Site upgrades. Revamped and implementation of complete Y2K Migration Project and integration into existing production and Manufacturing environment. Meet and exceed predetermined time lines by 16%.
• Hillsborough Schools District - Oversight of whole life cycle of project from design and layout of LAN and WAN to final implementation of network and Telco Electronics. Implemented beta protocol technologies and hardware. One of few global engineers qualified to design, install and maintain VoIP (old Cisco Celsius) and IPTV.
UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION Bound Brook, NJ
Legacy Systems Manager/ Remote Site Manager 1994 – 1998
Planning of site migration and needs for move to open architecture SAP/R3.
Responsible for consolidation, standardization and testing of new IS protocols and
SOP’s.
Integration of Legacy Software and systems to function in new manufacturing environment.
Daily production-streamlined time and labor 60%.
Design of new MIS and BI requirements for production facilities.
Design of new Barr Print System for replacements of old NBS system.
Helpdesk and support for all terminal services
NORISTAN, PTY., LTD. Pretoria, South-Africa
Noriscel division, Production Manager 1990 - 1991
Increased plant production by 700%.
Primary troubleshooting and debugging of TSA Plant. (CAD/CAM System)
Responsible for maintaining communications with international vendors/suppliers on a daily basis updating machinery and equipment.
Experience with following and meeting E.P.A. requirements for disposal of controlled hazardous materials and byproducts.
Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures Manual as well as Employee Handbook stating job descriptions and profiles.
Produced weekly/monthly reports regarding production output and project development.
CONSOLIDATED WIRE INDUSTRIES Pretoria, South-Africa
Production Manager 1986 – 1990
Supervised staff in excess of 125 people; 3 mid-level Managers, 6 senior Supervisors, and 6 junior Foremen.
Responsible for management of all Production Development employees, disciplinary hearing, and appeals.
Prepared monthly, weekly, and daily report; performance appraisals of all shift personnel.
Optimized time by prioritizing/scheduling daily staff activities.
Prepared approved yearly computerized budgets of over R80 million.
Inter departmental liaison (R & D, Maintenance, Transportation, and Engineering.
Long term purchase plans and projection of raw material needs to reflect expected world commodities prices.
Move and implementation of new galvanizing method involving a three year R250 million capital investment including negotiation, licensing and royalty agreement with patent holders.
Upgrade of production site to attain NOSHA 5-star safety rating (1989).
Upgrade of R&D facility etc. to attain ISO 9000 certification (1989)
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina. 1994. MBA. International Business
High Point University, North Carolina. 1991. B.S.International Business/ M.I S.
University of Pretoria, Pretoria. 1982 B.A (Phys.Ed.) (Not completed)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Information Technology and Computer Science Related Skills:
Machines Operating Systems Databases
IBM Systems 36, 38 MVS IMS
& Advanced 36 OS/2 Focus
IBM AS/400 Windows 3.11 to current DB2/VM
IBM RS/4000 & RS/6000 DOS DB2/2
80X86PC LINUX CMS
HP9000 T500 Novell Netware 3x, 4.x and 5 Oracle 8i, 9, 11
Compaq Reliant Servers BizTalk SQL
Sun Boxes
Languages Communications Equipment Middleware
Assemble Cisco Catalyst Systems Series Jobtrac
Basic 4000, 5000 & 6000 TCP/IP, ATM, IPX
Pascal Racal Milgo MUX TSO
C/C++ Andrews Communications CICS
SQL Emulators (3270) MSQ
HTML, JAVA TimePlex T1 Systems I2
JCL IBM Patchpanels & Socket Manugistics
JES II Memorex Telex 1174 Controllers
RAS/ISDN/56k/xDSL
Cisco/Intel/3Comm/Bay Networks
Switches, routers, hubs & gateways
Computer Skills: MS Office, Lotus Smartsuite, Notes; Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Pagemill, Acrobat;
Harvard Project Manager, MS Projects, VM/AS, Corel Webmaster Suite. A+ certified.
Have hands on experience with Help Desk operations supporting Win 3.11, Win 95, Win 98 , NT 3.51/4.0/2000 (NT5.0) CMS, Novell Netware (LAN and WAM) and CC: Mail.. 6 Sigma
Special Achievements:
Governor’s Cup Award 1996 - 1997
National Record Holder - Triple Jump 1992 - 2003
University, Presidential Scholar 1991 - 1993
University, All American Track & Field 1991 - 1992
Languages:
English, Afrikaans.
Read Spanish, German, , with some conversational skills in these languages.
Other: RFID technologies (UHF and HF) Hardware stacks. Tags, readers and Antennae
Sig Sigma and Lean methodologies
RFID products including but not limited to Intermec, SIRIT, SAVI, Alien ware, Motorola and Impinj
Practical experience with TQM, SPQ, JITT. and ISO 9000/2.
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