OVERVIEW Expert in analysis, design, development, and management of software solutions to meet business demands. Consistently delivers high stake projects on time and within budget. Combines excellent analytical and strategic design qualifications with strong leadership and problem solving expertise...Managed project budgets up to 1.5 million dollars and teams of up to 16 FTE developer, DBA, analysts, and architects and consultants (80/20 US to off shore contracting staff). |
TECHNOLOGIES, TOOLS & LANGUAGES
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TOP 5 SKILLS SETS:
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Internet Portal & Intranet Apps
E-commerce
Wiki – Group Think Knowledge Bases
Social Networking – Community Web Spaces
Content Management
Data Warehousing - BI
Workflow, Business Process Modeling
Web Services and Refactoring
ERP, CRM , DRP, WMS, MRP/MPP
POS, Sales Force Automation, SCM
Finance, Accounting, Banking, Advanced Pricing
Marketing Campaign Automation
Legacy - Reverse Engineering
Wireless/PPC/WAP
Business Continuity and Data Security
BUSINESS INDUSTRIES:
Procurement, Billing, and Accounts Management
State & City Government (Public services web portals, Health Human Resources, Education, 3-1-1 Call Center applications)
Sales & Product Marketing
Finance & Accounting
Medical Device Manufacturing
Hi Tech & Semiconductor Manufacturing
Healthcare
Biotech
High Tech R&D, Engineering
Insurance
Legal
Banking
News & Publishing
Mergers and Acquisitions
Human Resources
Agriculture and Land Management
International Policy & Economics
Business Consulting Services
Knowledge Base and Call Center application analysis and design for The City of San Antonio (COSA) 3-1-1 customer service center. Lead and facilitated requirements gathering JAD work sessions with users.
Developing and managing use cases traced to requirements and test cases, information architectures, and As-Is/To-Be analysis for RFP specifications
Workflow
applications analysis and design for Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI). Lead
and facilitated requirements gathering JAD work sessions with users.
Developed
and managed use cases traced to requirements and test cases, rules
engine meta-models and content, BPMN diagrams, UML diagrams (state,
class, component), User Stories, Information Architectures,
Presentation Specs (meta-pres specs integrated with rules engine
meta-data), and Usability Testing.
Currently
working on designing a custom repeatable software engineering
methodology (Agile/UCD based) for business process modeling, workflow
development, and model driven meta-layer approach to business rule
management.
Business analysis and application modeling for the State of Texas Education Agency – Funding Schools Program application. Lead and facilitated requirements gathering JAD work sessions with users.
Developed use cases traced to requirements, UML diagrams (state, class, component), web-site UI prototype & mock-ups, activity diagrams, process work flows, and data mappings. Also created metadata scripts that aided in test script builds and user acceptance and usability testing.
Business analysis and architectural design for the State of Texas Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse on-line application. Lead and facilitated requirements gathering JAD work sessions with users.
Developed use cases traced to requirements, UML diagrams (state, class, component), web-site UI prototype & mock-ups, activity diagrams, process work flows, and data mappings.
Also created metadata scripts that aided in test script builds and user acceptance and usability testing.
Responsible for business analysis and architectural oversight of business process, software applications, systems, and/or products specifically designed to solve the business problems related to CRM systems.
Worked with architects, software developers and business users to architect and design software products containing required features and functionality. Was responsible in managing all aspects of solution implementation from inception to deployment.
As a senior business analyst responsible for designing systems solution for Non-Profit Microfinance Lender that integrated CRM/ERP, credit qualification business logic, portfolio and credit risk management, accounting, HR, collateralization methods, and finance analytics.
The solution will enable the company to take on-line applications and loan payments. The technology includes Microsoft Dynamics CRM and GP with custom .NET developed functionality.
As a senior business analyst responsible for designing three phased business solution to advanced pricing data structure and web enabled sales force tool. Completed first phase of pricing tool implementation. Proposed high level project approach, budgeting, benefit analysis, and resource plans for a continuation of a product planning data mart.
Lead requirements analysis and application design for a variety of e-commerce, banking, development infrastructure and marketing automation (epiphany/BI) projects. Created software specifications, reverse engineering analysis, IDEF0, IDEF1, IDEF3, IDEF4, use cases, UML class models and data/meta data models. Lead DMAIC and DFSS project initiation analysis, architectural guidance, presentation and MDA – object-class design, information architecture and specifications for in-house and off-shore development.
Managed software applications development department. Trained programmers in web development, .NET framework and data warehousing. Managed resources, design, and development tasks for key web/db enabled applications. Managed projects for health insurance web portals, credentialing applications, claims reporting, sales cycle tracking, new group and renewal management. Designed and planned .NET development environment implementation. Conducted performance reviews, career planning, work tracking and general staff management responsibilities.
Hired to establish a new Web Development Department. Developed an organizational and process improvement plan to accelerate revenue growth and competitively position business systems consulting services. Managed key projects: e-commerce – B2B and B2C value chain solutions, e-government, corporate intranet applications (on-line field service repair, budgeting/salary analysis, and human resource performance review), product development, sales extranets, POS, CRM portals, usability and UI engineering.
Managed large projects for key clients that included Ernst and Young, Samsung, Austin Semiconductor, DELL, KPMG, Brown McCarroll, Data Fusion, JR Simplot, Ecosoil, InCircuit , Cook Hurlbert, ANTX, MetroNational, and Lewis Systems
Improved upon the previously employed IEEE methodologies, to develop the unique EUREKA software development methodology (derived from UP and Spiral RAD)
Managed the development of the Services Delivery corporate data warehouse. Managed a team of VB, PL/SQL, web developers, network administrators, and DBA. Lead the data modeling, business analysis, project and staff management efforts. Trained staff on web design, ASP, Java, and PL/SQL coding. Presented business cases, ROI, vision, scope, and project tracking analysis to VP and directors. Awarded DELL ASD MVP Team Award.
Designed and developed the Dell Americas Service Delivery corporate intranet. Managed a team of four web developers, network administrators, and DBA. Completed the scope, schedules, budgets, architecture planning, lead coding, and team management.
Designed, developed, and deployed the World Wide Dell Inventory Management System in Austin and Ireland. Researched current demand supply worldwide business process for systems analysis and design phases of MIS projects.
Texas Department of Veteran Affairs: Developed course material and taught Data Warehousing seminars.
Applied Materials: Developed the business analysis, project plan, database schema and model, and transformation metadata for a Materials Planning Data Warehouse. Designed and developed the Lean - JIT KanBan inventory application.
Managed development team and project managed the creation of a corporate decision support system using data warehousing strategies and rapid application development methods. Used Oracle, Designer 2000 and Developer 2000 development tools.
Performed
corporate wide systems and business analysis, planned architecture,
platform, and warehousing strategy, coordinated and trained cross
departmental user groups, and managed all project scope, schedule and
resources. Awarded VTEL Quality and Team Excellence Awards.
Developed and maintained Paradox and dBASE database applications for the IMF and World Bank MIS. Consulted management on emerging microcomputer (now called PC) and networking technology trends.
Developed databases and wrote calculation scripts to aid economists in statistical analysis.
MBA studies (2008):Currently enrolled at New York Institute of Technology (on-line)
Knowledge Base and Call Center application analysis and design for The City of San Antonio (COSA) 3-1-1 customer service center. Lead and facilitated requirements gathering JAD work sessions with users.
Developing and managing use cases traced to requirements and test cases, information architectures, and As-Is/To-Be analysis for RFP specifications
Workflow applications analysis and design for Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI). Lead and facilitated requirements gathering JAD work sessions with users.
Developed and managed use cases traced to requirements and test cases, rules engine meta-models and content, BPMN diagrams, UML diagrams (state, class, component), User Stories, Information Architectures, Presentation Specs (meta-pres specs integrated with rules engine meta-data), and Usability Testing.
Currently working on designing a custom repeatable software engineering methodology (Agile/UCD based) for business process modeling, workflow development, and model driven meta-layer approach to business rule management.
Business analysis and application modeling for the State of Texas Education Agency – Funding Schools Program application. Lead and facilitated requirements gathering JAD work sessions with users.
Developed use cases traced to requirements, UML diagrams (state, class, component), web-site UI prototype & mock-ups, activity diagrams, process work flows, and data mappings. Also created metadata scripts that aided in test script builds and user acceptance and usability testing.
Business analysis and architectural design for the State of Texas Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse on-line application. Lead and facilitated requirements gathering JAD work sessions with users.
Developed use cases traced to requirements, UML diagrams (state, class, component), web-site UI prototype & mock-ups, activity diagrams, process work flows, and data mappings.
Also created metadata scripts that aided in test script builds and user acceptance and usability testing.
Responsible for business analysis and architectural oversight of business process, software applications, systems, and/or products specifically designed to solve the business problems related to CRM systems.
Worked with architects, software developers and business users to architect and design software products containing required features and functionality. Was responsible in managing all aspects of solution implementation from inception to deployment.
As a senior business analyst responsible for designing systems solution for Non-Profit Microfinance Lender that integrated CRM/ERP, credit qualification business logic, portfolio and credit risk management, accounting, HR, collateralization methods, and finance analytics.
The solution will enable the company to take on-line applications and loan payments. The technology includes Microsoft Dynamics CRM and GP with custom .NET developed functionality.
As a senior business analyst responsible for designing three phased business solution to advanced pricing data structure and web enabled sales force tool. Completed first phase of pricing tool implementation. Proposed high level project approach, budgeting, benefit analysis, and resource plans for a continuation of a product planning data mart.
Lead requirements analysis and application design for a variety of e-commerce, banking, development infrastructure and marketing automation (epiphany/BI) projects. Created software specifications, reverse engineering analysis, IDEF0, IDEF1, IDEF3, IDEF4, use cases, UML class models and data/meta data models. Lead DMAIC and DFSS project initiation analysis, architectural guidance, presentation and MDA – object-class design, information architecture and specifications for in-house and off-shore development.
Managed software applications development department. Trained programmers in web development, .NET framework and data warehousing. Managed resources, design, and development tasks for key web/db enabled applications. Managed projects for health insurance web portals, credentialing applications, claims reporting, sales cycle tracking, new group and renewal management. Designed and planned .NET development environment implementation. Conducted performance reviews, career planning, work tracking and general staff management responsibilities.
Hired to establish a new Web Development Department. Developed an organizational and process improvement plan to accelerate revenue growth and competitively position business systems consulting services. Managed key projects: e-commerce – B2B and B2C value chain solutions, e-government, corporate intranet applications (on-line field service repair, budgeting/salary analysis, and human resource performance review), product development, sales extranets, POS, CRM portals, usability and UI engineering.
Managed large projects for key clients that included Ernst and Young, Samsung, Austin Semiconductor, DELL, KPMG, Brown McCarroll, Data Fusion, JR Simplot, Ecosoil, InCircuit , Cook Hurlbert, ANTX, MetroNational, and Lewis Systems
Improved upon the previously employed IEEE methodologies, to develop the unique EUREKA software development methodology (derived from UP and Spiral RAD)
Managed the development of the Services Delivery corporate data warehouse. Managed a team of VB, PL/SQL, web developers, network administrators, and DBA. Lead the data modeling, business analysis, project and staff management efforts. Trained staff on web design, ASP, Java, and PL/SQL coding. Presented business cases, ROI, vision, scope, and project tracking analysis to VP and directors. Awarded DELL ASD MVP Team Award.
Designed and developed the Dell Americas Service Delivery corporate intranet. Managed a team of four web developers, network administrators, and DBA. Completed the scope, schedules, budgets, architecture planning, lead coding, and team management.
Designed, developed, and deployed the World Wide Dell Inventory Management System in Austin and Ireland. Researched current demand supply worldwide business process for systems analysis and design phases of MIS projects.
Texas Department of Veteran Affairs: Developed course material and taught Data Warehousing seminars.
Applied Materials: Developed the business analysis, project plan, database schema and model, and transformation metadata for a Materials Planning Data Warehouse. Designed and developed the Lean - JIT KanBan inventory application.
Managed development team and project managed the creation of a corporate decision support system using data warehousing strategies and rapid application development methods. Used Oracle, Designer 2000 and Developer 2000 development tools.
Performed corporate wide systems and business analysis, planned architecture, platform, and warehousing strategy, coordinated and trained cross departmental user groups, and managed all project scope, schedule and resources. Awarded VTEL Quality and Team Excellence Awards.
Developed and maintained Paradox and dBASE database applications for the IMF and World Bank MIS. Consulted management on emerging microcomputer (now called PC) and networking technology trends.
Developed databases and wrote calculation scripts to aid economists in statistical analysis.
Master of Science program in AI/Cognitive Science (1992): University of Texas, Austin, TX Completed one year of studies – did not complete dissertation. Pursued IT career instead, continued non-degree seeking studies to advance skills.
Bachelor of Science (1990): University of Maryland, College Park, MD Biochemistry/Microbiology degree major, Cognitive Science – Artificial Intelligence studies for minor
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