Senior Solutions Architect

• Oct 2021 - Present

Senior Business Analyst

• Mar 2013 - Oct 2021

Responsible for company-wide business process improvement and business intelligence. Work with executive team, managers, and associates to identify process and systems issues and opportunities. Implement a methodical approach to continuous improvement. Streamline and enhance processes via customization and integration of the company's Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (NAV/Navision) and other business software. Improve customer and vendor interactions via mobile applications and web integration. Create dashboards for monitoring KPI's and implement BI tools for data mining. Help the organization to execute a data-driven approach to business management. Show less

Consultant/Sales Executive

• Jun 2009 - Mar 2013

Business software consultant and sales executive specializing in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Serenic enterprise software solutions. Multiple responsibilites including business development and consulting services for new and existing clients. Business software consultant and sales executive specializing in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Serenic enterprise software solutions. Multiple responsibilites including business development and consulting services for new and existing clients.

Managing Director

• Jan 2007 - Mar 2009

Director of Parente Technology, the business software solutions subsidiary of Parente Randolph, Accountants and Consultants. Focused primarily on business development and shared various management responsibilities.Software solution offerings based primarily on Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) and Serenic Software (Dynamics NAV based solution for nonprofits)

VP, Business Development

• Apr 2003 - Jan 2007

Identified and developed software solution sales opportunities. Designed effective business solution offerings through an understanding of client information management requirements, processes, and workflows.

Manager

• Jun 1996 - Apr 2003

Founded and managed the accounting/business software division of Parente Technology providing integrated business software solutions based on MAS90, Visual Accountmate, Acuity Financials (now Sage MAS 500), Kenrick Fund Accounting, American Fundware, and Navision software (now Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, formerly Microsoft Dynamics NAV).Began working with the Navision software product in August 1998 and managed the transition of the group to exclusively supporting Navision. Led the group through a period of rapid growth with the Navision product, culminating in the group receiving the National Fast Start Award from Navision Software US based on growth and quality of client service and support. Was chiefly responsible for initiating the successful implementation of new business information systems at Parente Randolph, Accountants & Consultants. Show less

Information Systems / Management Consultant

• Jun 1993 - Jun 1996

Provided information systems and management consulting services to clients in diverse industries including manufacturing, distribution, banking, health care, retail, non-profit. Provided business process reengineering consulting, information system requirements analysis, systems implementation, and project management services. Applied structured methodologies and used advanced software tools to support business process analysis and redesign. Performed strategic and tactical information systems planning. Performed EDP audits and control reviews. Assisted clients with software selection. Developed detailed RFP’s and evaluated vendor proposals on behalf of clients. Authored articles and presented on the topics of business process reengineering and advanced information technology. Show less

Senior Analyst

• Apr 1992 - Jun 1993

Participated in Oracle data warehouse and EIS system development projects. Participated in Oracle data warehouse and EIS system development projects.

Director of Distribution

• Nov 1991 - Apr 1992

Coordinated centralized inventory and national distribution of merchandise for Endicott-Johnson Corporation and subsidiary companies. Directed a staff of seven department managers and over fifty associates. Managed a highly automated distribution center making extensive use of bar-coding, radio frequency data capture/entry, and automated conveyor systems. Achieved a reduction in back-orders through improved distribution center procedures. Helped to raise productivity and achieved a 20% reduction in distribution center staffing requirement. Show less

Administrative Systems Manager

• Apr 1988 - Nov 1991

Managed administrative systems supporting student, finance, alumni/development, and human resources applications. Supervised production/operations support staff. Managed administrative systems supporting student, finance, alumni/development, and human resources applications. Supervised production/operations support staff.

Independent Consultant (part-time)

• Feb 1987 - Nov 1991

Provided business process improvement and software consulting services. Developed custom database and spreadsheet applications for PC’s and PC networks. Re-seller of Accountmate customizable accounting software. Provided business process improvement and software consulting services. Developed custom database and spreadsheet applications for PC’s and PC networks. Re-seller of Accountmate customizable accounting software.

Programmer/Analyst

• Jun 1986 - Apr 1988

Designed, coded, and documented systems for meter reading, billing, and service order functions using COBOL language, IMS database, and JCL on an IBM 3033 mainframe system. Designed, coded, and documented systems for meter reading, billing, and service order functions using COBOL language, IMS database, and JCL on an IBM 3033 mainframe system.

Assistant Systems Manager

• Oct 1983 - Jun 1986

Managed administrative and academic computing hardware and system software. Was database administrator for accounting, administrative, and student information systems. Supported mathematical, statistical, and engineering software for academic programs. Managed administrative and academic computing hardware and system software. Was database administrator for accounting, administrative, and student information systems. Supported mathematical, statistical, and engineering software for academic programs.