Experience

Trim-Tex

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Information Systems Manager

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Chicago, Illinois, United States



Aalberts surface technologies

• Germany
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Software Engineer & Technology Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2021

  Greater Chicago Area Managing all information services and technology for the organization, including application life-cycle, programming, communications, network infrastructure, server operations and maintenance, backups and vendor management. Responsible for supporting the ERP application (Infor VISUAL). Replaced legacy asp classic application & multiple MS Access programs with ASP.NET/C# applications. • Designed, developed & implemented intranet application to streamline data capture from the production… Show more Managing all information services and technology for the organization, including application life-cycle, programming, communications, network infrastructure, server operations and maintenance, backups and vendor management. Responsible for supporting the ERP application (Infor VISUAL). Replaced legacy asp classic application & multiple MS Access programs with ASP.NET/C# applications. • Designed, developed & implemented intranet application to streamline data capture from the production floor into company ERP system. Application developed using ASP.NET, MVC, Web API and C#. • Developed single page application to track analysis and additions to chemical baths, replacing legacy MS Access program. Application developed using JQuery and C#/Web API. • Developed web based dashboards to provide real time data to production • Designed and developed new SQL Server databases and supported existing databases, including creating procedures, functions, triggers and views. • Created reports using SQL Reporting Services to provide timely data to business decision makers. • Managed multiple technology vendors, ensuring on time and on budget delivery of services • Implemented full development environment & source control. • Migrated ERP across two major upgrade cycles (6.35 to 7.0 to 9.08) and from SQL Server 2000 to 2008 R2 to 2016. • Built Customer Portal to allow customers to obtain copies of order related documents and configure email notifications and reduce Customer Service inquiries. Show less



Vosges Haut-Chocolat

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Application Developer & Technology Manager

  • Sep 2007 - Aug 2011

  Greater Chicago Area Managed all information services and technology for the organization, including application development, programming, communications, network infrastructure, server operations and maintenance, backups and vendor management. • Developed Time Clock system to replace manual paper card punch system. Application developed using C# WinForms for the employee punch interface, the management & reporting modules were written using the ASP.NET framework and delivered over the intranet. • Developed… Show more Managed all information services and technology for the organization, including application development, programming, communications, network infrastructure, server operations and maintenance, backups and vendor management. • Developed Time Clock system to replace manual paper card punch system. Application developed using C# WinForms for the employee punch interface, the management & reporting modules were written using the ASP.NET framework and delivered over the intranet. • Developed ‘Code Red’ error tracking system to record operational errors and customer complaints using C# and the ASP.NET framework. All data was stored in a Sybase database to allow for statistical analysis and reporting. • Implemented custom JavaScript libraries on eCommerce website to provide customers with improved shipping functionality and calculations. • Provided primary support to the company eCommerce solution including database maintenance, HTML, JavaScript & CSS changes • Developed web-based product locator to assist customers in finding the company’s product at local retail stores. The website was developed using PHP connecting to a MySQL database and leveraged the Google Maps API to display the locations. • Responsible for creating and modifying Crystal Reports to provide business units with easy access to data. • Responsible for setting strategic direction and implementation of technology initiatives and projects including PCI implementation and maintenance as well as overseeing daily IT operations, staff and vendors. Show less



Allstate Financial Services, LLC

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Application Developer

  • Jul 2005 - Sep 2007

  Greater Chicago Area Maintained the annuity administration system to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. • Modified existing modules using Magic eDeveloper 9.4, a table driven, non-text based language, with high level procedures designed to manipulate a database to maintain compliance with local laws. • Wrote PL/SQL reports to identify accounts which required compensation, adjustments or notifications. • Worked with Service Center Business Managers and staff to determine… Show more Maintained the annuity administration system to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. • Modified existing modules using Magic eDeveloper 9.4, a table driven, non-text based language, with high level procedures designed to manipulate a database to maintain compliance with local laws. • Wrote PL/SQL reports to identify accounts which required compensation, adjustments or notifications. • Worked with Service Center Business Managers and staff to determine requirements and functionality for system changes. Translated business requirements into technical system design. • Conducted research and analysis of a largely undocumented system to determine best methods for implementing required changes. • Prepared and presented detailed system designs to Design Review Board for approval. Show less



McDonald's

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Research Analyst

  • Jan 1995 - Sep 2002

  Greater Chicago Area • Responsible for exploring process automation and reengineering potential within McDonald’s restaurants. • Worked in conjunction with project leaders to perform validation tests and provide insights into future enhancement potential. • Performed human factors analysis for client systems and developed quantifiable measures for evaluation and comparisons. • Prepared and presented analyses and recommendations to clients. • Conducted usability testing for point of sale software… Show more • Responsible for exploring process automation and reengineering potential within McDonald’s restaurants. • Worked in conjunction with project leaders to perform validation tests and provide insights into future enhancement potential. • Performed human factors analysis for client systems and developed quantifiable measures for evaluation and comparisons. • Prepared and presented analyses and recommendations to clients. • Conducted usability testing for point of sale software, customer order kiosks, management information software, and controls for automated equipment.

• Restaurant Manager

  • 1994 - 1999

  Greater Chicago Area • Managed all aspects of restaurant operations, including projecting budgets, maintaining bill ledgers, approving invoices, and reconciling financial statements. • Increased annual sales by 15% through improved customer focus and operations resulting in a 100% increase in annual profitability. • Reduced employee turnover from in excess of 250% to under 120% by implementing targeted recruitment, improved selection tools and standards, consistent training program, and ongoing feedback to… Show more • Managed all aspects of restaurant operations, including projecting budgets, maintaining bill ledgers, approving invoices, and reconciling financial statements. • Increased annual sales by 15% through improved customer focus and operations resulting in a 100% increase in annual profitability. • Reduced employee turnover from in excess of 250% to under 120% by implementing targeted recruitment, improved selection tools and standards, consistent training program, and ongoing feedback to employees.