Solutions Architect

• Jan 2021 - Present

Developer / Business Analyst

• Jun 2017 - Dec 2020

Senior Analyst Programmer

• Oct 2007 - Jul 2016

• Designed and managed IT changes for the warehouse move of the Sydney DC from Rydalmere to Greystanes including changes to automation including a Voice Picking system as well an A-Frame Picking System. • Review new technologies to be employed by the business and report on any connectivity issues to main distribution system as well as analyse programming solutions to facilitate connection. • Project Manage large implementations of new technologies ensuring that any third party vendors follow and adhere to required timelines and budget. • Analyse business requirements on changes required by the business to the current Orion Distribution System (Financials and Warehousing). • Programming Design for the Orion Distribution System. • Analyse, design and Project Manage program changes required and manage the implementation of changes required to connect to the GTP picking system installed in the Perth DC. • Design and implement software for RF (Radio Frequency) picking terminals. • Training on the Orion Distribution System for both warehouse and office staff around the country (ad-hoc). • Rostered after hours support for all sites around Australia. Show less

Stock Control Manager

• May 2005 - Oct 2007

• Project managed the rebuild of the Bulk warehouse to increase its capacity by 40%. • Reduced product returns by customers by 30% by implementing processes designed to rotating older stock and ensuring correct handling procedures of stock. • Increased Shed Rate by 15% by re-locating stock based on average sales and handling requirements as well as seasonal requirements. • Manage a team of 32 staff covering the movement of stock from receiving through to despatch. • Develop SOP, with staff members, for processes for Receiving, Replenishment and Stock Control. Show less

Implementation Consultant

• Jan 2001 - May 2005

• Involved in managing a large software implementation project for e360 (Financial and Warehousing Distribution package) for a large pharmaceutical company with sites around Australia as well as other, smaller companies including a large grocery wholesaler in NT. • Analyse business requirements and configure the system to meet those requirements. Where configuration was insufficient, analyse requirements and prepare technical specifications for further development of the e360 system. • Training of end users in the use of the e360 system. • Rostered after hours support for customers around Australia and NZ. Show less

Customer Support Manager

• Jan 1992 - Dec 2000

• Team leader for a team of 6 Analyst Programmers to maintain and develop the system. • Designed and implemented SDLC processes to ensure quality software development for new and existing customers. • Customer Support Manager responsible for dealing with a worldwide customer base. • Analyse and provide quotes to customers requiring new modifications. • Training of end users in the use of the system. • Converted software from PICK / Universe database to the JBase database. • Redesigned the product from a dumb terminal type screen to a Windows / Web style screen. This required changing the logic of data flow from a waterfall process to a point and click Web style process. • Worldwide 24/7 after hours support. Customers situated in NZ, Canada, Singapore, Mexico, Argentina and USA as well as Australia wide. Show less

Contract Analyst Programmer

• Mar 1989 - Dec 1991

Fujitsu Australia Pty. Ltd. QLD Develop demo software for potential new business, QLD Health. East Coast Networks Pty. Ltd. QLD Maintain and develop new software for financial system. Mack Trucks Australia Pty. Ltd. QLD Develop new warranty system to track warranty repairs/services. Maritime Services Board NSW Maintain and develop new software for current system, Chairman. Department of Transport ACT Maintain and develop new software for current system, Chairman. Ring Technology Pty. Ltd. NSW Maintain and develop new software for in-house system. Tricom Pty. Ltd. NSW Maintain and develop new software for QFleet Vehicle Leasing System. Show less

Trainee Programmer / Analyst Programmer

• Mar 1985 - Feb 1989

• Analyse and develop solutions for customers of the Chairman suite of financial software including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Control and Asset Management. • Trained for 6 months on Universe Basic programming as well as Universe Data Administration. • Analyse and develop solutions for customers of the Chairman suite of financial software including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Control and Asset Management. • Trained for 6 months on Universe Basic programming as well as Universe Data Administration.