Chief Architect

• Dec 2014 - Present

Associate Director System Development

• Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

Chief Architect/Director of Enterprise Applications

• Jan 2008 - Jul 2014

• Directed Database Administration, Data Integrations, Business Intelligence and Application development and support with a strong focus on eCommerce.• Managed a balanced application portfolio including custom developed, commercial off-the-shelf, and SaaS application solutions.• Established working relationships and partnered with business executives across the enterprise to prioritize the delivery of application solutions aligned with business goals and objectives.• Reorganized Database Administration, Integrations, and Business Intelligence across the enterprise into a centralized Data Services group to gain resource efficiencies and synergies while standardizing on technology platforms.• Led IT strategy decisions impacting application development and data services.• Implemented best practices and process rigor around web application development and support to reduce inherent risk and improve customer satisfaction associated with quality and timeliness of service delivery.• Standardized the delivery of Financial and HRMS ERP development and support reducing headcount while increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction.• Delivered enterprise class technologies including database clustering, enterprise ETL tools, web content management, cloud and on-premise web services, SaaS solutions, and application and database monitoring.• Led application security assurance program to deliver a restructured ecommerce payment-processing platform meeting PCI DSS regulations. As part of this program, created and implemented secure coding practices assuring compliance.• Managed technical resource allocation to project and support initiatives balancing the mix of resources between internal, staff augmentation, and third party outsourcing.• Responsible for managing delivery of applications and data services within an operating and capital budget of up to $25 million. • Managed relationship with strategic application and technology vendors.

Finance Information Technology Manager

• Sep 2004 - Dec 2007

• Responsible for the delivery of Financial and Human Resources applications and technology solutions.• Implemented best practices and process improvements to enhance the delivery of IT services to internal customers including formal SDLC, metric tracking, code repositories and versioning, required code reviews, and development of a support knowledge base.• Reorganized department structure to increase focus on project initiatives while allowing needed attention to support of daily operations.• Implemented a project management methodology and project governance process for Finance and Human Resources IT work.• Developed and implemented repeatable, streamlined project templates for standard initiatives such as application patching and regulatory updates.• Built strong working relationships with both the Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Financial Officer.• Managed multiple version upgrades to PeopleSoft Finance and HRMS.

Senior Systems Analyst/Independent Consultant

• Dec 1997 - Aug 2004

• Led technical team implementing PeopleSoft HRMS and PeopleSoft Financials.• Designed and developed multiple interfaces for Financial and Human Resources applications with both internal and external systems.• Designed and developed custom applications to meet the needs of business customers using PeopleTools platform.• Developed programs for converting, loading, and validating legacy HR data to PeopleSoft HRMS.• Led PeopleSoft Directory Interface Implementation which included LDAP authentication against MS Active Directory, profile caching, single sign-on between Portal and HRMS, workforce and personal data sync messaging, custom daily and weekly Active Directory auditing, and dynamic group security.• Designed and implemented workflow activities, Oracle triggers, custom security, and row-level security within Finance and HRMS applications to meet internal and external audit requirements.• Designed and developed ASP Finance website to distribute PDF reports to management and external sales representatives.• Developed programs and procedures for account balancing and reconciliation in all Financial modules.• Successfully completed multiple PeopleSoft technical and application upgrades.• Responsible for application and database tuning.• Responsible for applying Tax and Product updates to remote Taxware Systems.

Systems Engineer

• Jan 1996 - Dec 1997

• Member of Electronic Data Systems team charged with implementing PeopleSoft applications for multiple corporate clients. • Led successful application and PeopleTools upgrades, tax updates, and maintenance patching. • Developed and enhanced programs and reports to more effectively meet the needs of multiple customers. • Provided training to employees involved in EDS Systems Engineer Program. • Supported, maintained and enhanced mainframe batch COBOL II systems. • Responsible for requirements definition for multiple projects and support enhancements.

Systems Manager

• Oct 1993 - Dec 1995

• Managed UPC price audits. • Held accountable for the integrity of all product pricing. • Provided all systems training to end users. • Led troubleshooting of all equipment within store serving as a liaison with vendors. • Managed UPC price audits. • Held accountable for the integrity of all product pricing. • Provided all systems training to end users. • Led troubleshooting of all equipment within store serving as a liaison with vendors.