Grainger

Analyst - contractor (Chicago)           August 2009 - Present                    8 Months

 

Grainger is a leading domestic and international business-to-business distributor.

·          Uses GIS 4.3 (Gentran Integration Suite) to integrate external data sources to internal systems, running on Sun operating system with Oracle database

·          Responsible for mapping X12 and cXML data to an SAP IDOC format.

·          Uses SAP R/3 front end to analyze IDOC data.

 

T-Mobile

Team Lead - contractor (Atlanta)         April 2008 - May 2009                    1 Year

 

T-Mobile is the 4th largest mobile telephone provider in the United States.

·          Analyzed system and advised management whether to upgrade to GIS from Gentran

·          Documented existing Gentran:Server 4.0 system for Windows and trained offshore resources

·          Delegated projects among team resources and worked with project managers to meet deadlines

·          Used SAP R/3 6.2 front end to research document issues and develop new feeds with Gentran

·          Developed and tested new IDOC to X12 feeds for customers and suppliers in Gentran

·          Worked with Sterling VAN to support and maintain communication connection

·          Maintained AS2 feed (Isoft software), responsible for updating certificates and debugging issues

·          Created proactive alerting in Gentran to alert team right after an issue occurs

·          Created DC monitoring website which allows staff to monitor order flows to warehouses and identify issues between SAP, middleware, and WMS

 

The Home Depot

GIS Developer - contractor (Atlanta)     March 2007 - April 2008                  1 year

 

The Home Depot is the second largest retailer in the United States.

·          Uses GIS 4.1 (Gentran Integration Suite) to integrate external data sources to internal systems, running on AIX operating system with DB2 database

·          Creates and maintains maps in Sterling Integrator Map Editor

·          Creates business processes (BPML) using the Graphical Process Modeler

·          Performs maintenance and system health tasks on GIS servers, performance tuning

·          Maintains multi-noded environment with perimeter servers

·          Utilizes AS2, FTP, and FTPS protocols to communicate with trading partners

·          Writes and maintains Korn shell scripts to automate backend tasks

·          Works with a variety of formats including ANSI EDI X12, XML, and flat files

·          Overhauled business processes and GIS configurations to improve stability and reliability

·          Responsible for training local and off-shore employees

·          Documented key processes for technical and non-technical users

·          Other Skills used: XPATH, XSLT stylesheets, AWK, MQ adapters, and Java User Exit functions (mapping), SOAP/WSDL

 

Intellitrans, LLC

GIS Developer (Atlanta)                  January 2006 - March 2007                1 year

 

Intellitrans is a logistical outsourcing company which specializes in the exchange of electronic documents with the railroads and trucking industry.

·          Uses GIS 3.1 (Gentran Integration Suite) to integrate external data sources to internal systems, running on Windows operating system with SQL Server database

·          Creates and maintains maps in Sterling Integrator Map Editor

·          Creates business processes (BPML) using the Graphical Process Modeler

·          Specialized in Railroad Bill of Lading (404) documents, worked with Railroads and customers on Syntax and content of the bills, including Hazmat billing

·          Performs maintenance and system health tasks on GIS servers

·          Maintains legacy Gentran:Server for Windows 4.0 platform

·          Works with Account Managers, Project Managers, back end programmers, shippers/railroads, and external customers to integrate systems

·          Works with a variety of formats including ANSI EDI X12, XML, and flat files

·          Have integrated systems with FTP, MQ Series client, and others

 

Sorvive Technologies, INC

EDI Analyst / Programmer (Atlanta)       November 2002 - January 2006             3 years

 

       Sorvive Technologies is a 'Business to Business' outsourcing company which specializes in the exchange of electronic documents over the internet, through FTP, and bi-sync communications.  Sorvive has implemented a variety of technologies, including EDI, XML, RosettaNet, flat-file, and offers a web interface so users can view these transactions.

·          Implements, maps, and sets up profiles using Sterling's Gentran:Workstation 5.1

·          Performed testing and diagnosing of new and existing EDI relationships (mostly supply chain relationships)

·          Worked with customers to diagnose technical issues with file transmissions and EDI syntax

·          Designed and implemented back end applications in Visual Basic

·          Works with 'Momentum' communications package to set up FTP accounts and monitor daily activities

·          Administers Microsoft SQL Server, maintaining databases, tables, and stored procedures

·          Other technologies used:  AWK, IIS, Windows 2000 Server, VB6, ASP

·          Worked with large clients including Intel, Lucent Technologies, Sun Microsystems, Michelin, and Restockit.com  (supply chain activities)

·          Works with a variety of formats, including ANSI EDI X12, EDIFACT, XML, IDOCS, and flatfiles.

 

Education

B.S. Computer Science, The University of Georgia, May 2002