Taproom Associate

• May 2023 - Present

Taproom Associate

• Mar 2022 - Dec 2022

Busness Systems Implementation Consultant

• Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

Data migration team lead. Data migration team lead.

Senior Project Manager

• Apr 2018 - Sep 2020

Responsible for managing the implementation of business applications that support PwC Canada’s 6000 plus consultants and Partners. In addition to managing traditional waterfall-style projects responsibilities include Agile Coaching and Scrum Master. This involves training and coaching project managers, business analysts, and business people on Agile tools and techniques. Key Accomplishments: · Developed an Agile transition plan for the Enterprise Project Management Office · Managed the implementation of a major upgrade of business applications to Azure. · Managed the conversion of the invoice approval software integrated to Accounts Payable and HR. · Rolled out a new Agile Project Management tools and established best practices. · Agile Coach for Agile Enablement Team and other PwC Agile Teams · Scrum Master for Agile Enablement Team Show less

Supervisor - Project Management Office

• Mar 2014 - Feb 2017

Managed the Project Management Office along with a portfolio of IT related projects. This included improvements to existing Business applications plus the design and implementation of new modules related to Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Finance, Quality Control, Shipping and Recieivng. Also responsible for developing Business Intelligence applications using Dynamics NAV data combined with QlikView software. While working as Project Manager, was given the responsibility of establishing a Project Management Office (PMO) and implementing an Agile Project Management framework. Show less

Project Manager

• Dec 2012 - Feb 2014

Project Manager for a variety of Dynamics NAV implementation projects for Public Sector and Not for Profit companies. Project Manager for a variety of Dynamics NAV implementation projects for Public Sector and Not for Profit companies.

Business Applications Manager

• Mar 2011 - Dec 2012

Initially responsible for upgrading Xentel’s legacy Navision 2.6 system and implement financial functionality for the recently merged company using Dynamics NAV 2009 Role Tailored Client. This included a new standardized General Ledger, Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable functionality, intercompany invoicing, financial reporting and intercompany consolidations. Initially responsible for upgrading Xentel’s legacy Navision 2.6 system and implement financial functionality for the recently merged company using Dynamics NAV 2009 Role Tailored Client. This included a new standardized General Ledger, Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable functionality, intercompany invoicing, financial reporting and intercompany consolidations.

Project Manager

• Sep 2010 - Feb 2011

Responsibilities included Microsoft Dynamics NAV project management and implementation consulting. Responsibilities included Microsoft Dynamics NAV project management and implementation consulting.

Project Manager

• Apr 2008 - Aug 2010

Project Manager and Implementation Consultant for a variety of manufacturing companies. Project Manager and Implementation Consultant for a variety of manufacturing companies.

Independent Consultant

• May 2005 - Apr 2008

Worked with a number of Dynamics NAV Solution Centres and software companies in the Greater Toronto Area. The majority of assignments were as Project Manager for Dynamics NAV ERP implementations. It also included time as Vice President of Professional Services for a small software company promoting product traceability in the food chain. Worked with a number of Dynamics NAV Solution Centres and software companies in the Greater Toronto Area. The majority of assignments were as Project Manager for Dynamics NAV ERP implementations. It also included time as Vice President of Professional Services for a small software company promoting product traceability in the food chain.

Chief Information Officer

• Jul 1998 - May 2005

Responsibilities included the choosing, ongoing management and implementation of a new ERP system and technical infrastructure in addition to managing a four million dollar IT budget. As a member of the senior management team, worked closely with regional presidents, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and other key individuals to identify and implement information technology solutions to Stolt Sea Farms global aquaculture operation. This included specific strategies to address traceability, regulatory compliance, quality control, fish husbandry, fish processing and other seafood supply chain challenges using a common set of business applications and technical infrastructure. Show less

Business Systems Manager

• Feb 1997 - Jun 1998

Responsible for the implementation of Oracle ERP applications at specific locations including Hamburg Germany and managing the department charged with ongoing development and administration of the system. While responsible for all aspects of the system, my specific areas of expertise were Shop Floor Control and Capacity Planning. Responsible for the implementation of Oracle ERP applications at specific locations including Hamburg Germany and managing the department charged with ongoing development and administration of the system. While responsible for all aspects of the system, my specific areas of expertise were Shop Floor Control and Capacity Planning.

IT Consulting Manager

• Oct 1992 - Feb 1997

Led analysis and design teams in the development of a client/server database at a Fortune 500 manufacturing company. This included conducting facilitated sessions and prototyping in addition to data, process, and behavior modeling using Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Also involved in developing project plans for engagements involving package selection, integration and testing. Completed a gap analysis for key areas at a major manufacturing company as part of an Oracle Applications implementation project. This included facilitating sessions to determine the gap and fit between current operations and the Oracle Applications in the areas of Accounts Payable and Planning. Also did an analysis of the required interfaces and conversions needed to implement the new system using a phased approach. Show less

Manager, Technical Information Systems

• Jan 1988 - Sep 1992

Supervised six analysts. Responsible for developing new systems and introducing new technology to aircraft maintenance and engineering division. This included working as liaison between vendors and business units, strategic information systems planning, client/server development and bar-coding implementation in addition to traditional systems development of legacy system. Was responsible for the implementation of an inventory control and purchasing system. Also developed a rightsizing strategy for moving the Technical Operations division toward a client/server based platform. Show less

Administrator, M&E Technical Services Information Systems User Support

• Sep 1985 - Dec 1987

Supported aircraft maintenance personnel in use of aircraft Maintenance & Engineering information systems. This included conducting domestic and international training courses, testing software modifications, defining user requirements, developing training materials, and writing ad hoc reports. Republic Airlines merged with Northwest Airlines in 1987. Played in key role in the integration of the two Maintenance and Engineering departments by training aircraft maintenance technicians around the world in the use of the new system. Show less

Senior Work Controller

• Jun 1984 - Sep 1985

Used the aircraft maintenance system called SCEPTRE to print work cards, schedule and control aircraft maintenance work.Was promoted to Senior Work Controller after 6 months.

Ticket Pricing, Revenue Accounting

• Jun 1983 - Jun 1984

Ticket Pricing was a group within the Revenue Accounting department responsible for physically sorting through airline tickets that were collected from passengers on Republic Airlines flights, but where originally purchased from other Airlines. The role of the ticket pricing group was to find these tickets, enter them into a system and calculate the amount owed by the other airlines. This was primarily a clerical position, but it introduced me to Business Systems.