Email: ckjoshua@hotmail.com
Professional Services Profile
SUMMARY
I have a distinguished 15-year career in EDI, data movement, and electronic commerce industries. I have worked with Sterling Commerce and their suite of offerings for 10 of those fifteen years, from March 1998 to present. My abilities combine business sharpness with extensive design and plan expertise with attention to detail. I excel at aligning visionary goals with business objectives. I am an energetic, people-oriented professional with strong project-management, team-building, and leadership skills. I respond well to difficult situations and am skilled at juggling multiple responsibilities. First-class customer service, impeccable personal presentation, superior problem and conflict resolution skills, and meticulous attention to detail have been the hallmarks of a progressive consulting career. I am a spirited leader and team participant with excellent multi-tasking skills; I enjoy devising solutions and enhancing business reputations through the qualities of patience, tolerance, and quick thinking. My specialties include Gentran: Server’ UNIX, Gentran: Server’ Windows; Sterling Integrator 5.0, and Gentran Integration Suite’ (Windows, AS400 and Unix platforms). I have worked with Gentran: Server’ UNIX for 5 years, Gentran: Server’ Windows for 4 years and Gentran Integration Suite’ for 7 years. I have provided technical and best practice training for Gentran: Server, Gentran Integration Suite, and Sterling Integrator.
I have extensive knowledge and experience with the Gentran Mapping Editors for Unix, Windows and GIS. I have designed and built maps for all supported application types. This includes XML, ODBC, EDI, Flat to Flat, Positional, and CSV. I have extensive experience with all forms of communication methods available in many of the middleware applications used today by leading companies.
My previous employer was with a large telecommunications company in Atlanta, GA where I was exposed to numerous opportunities to grow my skills and experience with Gentran: Server’ UNIX and GIS. I was the lead EDI developer as a contractor and was offered a full-time position as the EDI Architect Manager for GIS. I had a team of 3 developers where we were responsible for implementing new GIS solutions for all internal divisions at the company. My most recent major implementation involved developing a solution to support SAP Financials that included development for the EDI 828, 821 and BAI Lockbox/Wire/ACH data.
My industry experience includes: retail supplier, retail customer, grocery, industrial manufacturer/supplier, chemical, supply chain, printing industry, telecommunications, medical, and data services.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
E-COMMERCE MANAGER
Remote and Onsite Mapping ‘ Architecture Design & Plan ‘ Knowledge Transfer ‘ Evaluation Implementation ‘ Documentation ‘ Integration Services ‘ Staff Supplementation ‘ Business Analysis ‘ Standard Implementation ‘ Testing ‘ Lead Resource
Chris has a distinguished 15-year career in the EDI, data movement, and electronic commerce industries. His abilities combine business sharpness with extensive design and plan expertise with attention to detail. He excels at aligning visionary goals with business objectives. He is an energetic, people-oriented professional with strong team-building and leadership skills. He responds well to difficult situations and is skilled at juggling multiple responsibilities. First-class customer service, impeccable personal presentation, superior problem and conflict resolution skills, and meticulous attention to detail have been the hallmarks of a progressive consulting career. He is a spirited leader and team participant; he enjoys devising solutions and enhancing business reputations through the qualities of patience, tolerance, and quick thinking.
Technology skill set includes:
OPERATING SYSTEMS - AIX, HP/UX, Sun Solaris, Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES - Korn Shell, SED, SQL, XML, BPML, vi, DOS, Visual Basic, ASP.Net 1.x/2.x
COMMUNICATIONS - AS2, Async, BiSync, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, SMTP
ERP SYSTEMS – Oracle, SAP
SOFTWARE - Microsoft Office (all versions), Microsoft Visual Studio, Multi-Edit
INDUSTRIES - 3PL, Warehousing, Telecommunications, Transportation, Retail, Grocery
STERLING SPECIFIC - Gentran Integration Suite (all platforms) Business Process Modeling, Mapping, Gentran: Server UNIX (all UNIX OS), Gentran: Server Windows; Sterling Integrator 5.0
Career Highlights
* Designed, planned and led an implementation team for a leading chemical company for extensive business process development and use of both EDI initiatives and application-to-application translation. Managed all aspects of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) to include documentation, meeting leadership, and business analysis.
* Lead Architect Manager for large-scale EDI to Oracle project with large telecommunications company and their manufacturers of telecommunications equipment. Coordinated with Oracle EDI Gateway personnel to develop the interface between Oracle and Gentran: Server for Unix EDI using the Gentran EDI Extensions and later designed/developed/implemented infrastructure solution in Gentran Integration Suite.
* Led a team of developers as an IT Architect Manager to implement GIS (Gentran Integration Suite) for over 25 trading partners which leveraged EDI, App to App processing of Gigabyte sized files, designed/developed communications protocols to include FTP, sFTP, PGP Encryption, AS1/AS2 EDIINT, and direct database connectivity to an Oracle 11i ERP system.
* Provided technical expertise on the Gentran:Server for Unix platform for a large manufacturing company that included changes to over 100 maps to support multiple divisions as well as production support monitoring/resolution for existing system.
* Responsible for troubleshooting and correcting issues plaguing a large medical facility for over a year. Redesigned the real-time business process flow to make it more efficient to prevent the loss of data. Increased the throughput in the real-time process flow by 10% and reduced the errors they were receiving by 90%.
* Managed, designed and developed an online Real Estate Management application for a startup Property Management company.
* Coordinated the implementation of GENTRAN: Server which included site analysis, hardware design, and installation on 2 NT servers. Interacted with the trading partners to setup new relationships. Actively involved in the migration of current internal EDI applications to the GENTRAN: Server software.
Professional Experience
ZEP, INC. - Atlanta, Georgia 09/07-Present
E-Commerce/EDI Manager
Responsible for the installation of GIS v4.1.1 on Sandbox, Test, and Production servers. Installation, setup and configuration of the SQL Server database for the GIS application. Design and build all GIS Business Processes to support multiple divisions for the company’s business. Involved the setup of AS2, FTP, and GIS Mailboxing for over 90 trading partners. Responsible for all EDI/E-Commerce related projects and SDLC documentation. Responsible for 2 direct reports as well as a budget of $1 million for new technologies. Design and develop new SAP business processes for the SAP Financials/Order/Warehouse modules. Successfully implemented the SAP Financials module that included the EDI 828, 821, and BAI Lockbox/ACH/Wire data. Developed the business case for the executives to justify the upgrade to Sterling Integrator 5.0.
FOUNDATION GLOBAL SERVICES - Atlanta, Georgia 06/07-09/07
Senior Solutions Architect
Led a team of GIS developers on best practices for GIS Development to include the implementation and best practices for the SAP Adapter in the GIS application. Provided SME knowledge to a team of 8 developers for all aspects of the GIS Application system. Provided 3rd level Technical Support to clients. Responsible for developing an FA Reconciliation process that integrated with the SAP application.
NETSERV APPLICATIONS - Atlanta, Georgia 12/06-06/07
Senior GIS/EDI Architect
Responsible for the installation of GIS v4.1.1 on Sandbox, Test, and Production servers. Setup and configuration of the SQL Server database for the GIS application. Design and build all GIS Business Processes to support multiple divisions for the client’s business. Involved the setup of AS2, FTP, and GIS Mailboxing for over 90 trading partners. Provided GIS training to client personnel that involved Business Process development, mapping of data in GIS using the Map Editor, and how to use the GIS portal for maintenance/production support/configuration of GIS. Designed and built EDI maps to support the client’s business process to included EDI, Positional, CSV, XML and Database maps.
REMEDI CONSULTING SERVICES- Atlanta, Georgia 08/06-12/06
Senior EDI Developer
Responsible for identifying needed changes to the logic in over 95 maps as part of the integration of a new division into existing process flows. Provide production level support to existing infrastructure for over 75 trading partners to include Level 1 and 2 support for communications, translation, partner setup, data manager configuration setup, and data integrity. Document the current Gentran:Server for Unix v5.4 infrastructure and recommend improvements to the design for the processes currently in place. Create Gentran:Server scripts and Unix scripts to support the integration of the new division into the current process flow. Responsible for new map development, data manager configuration setup, and partner relationship setups.
TEKSYSTEMS- Orlando, Florida 07/06-08/06
EAI Lead Architect
EAI Architect for large-scale EDI migration project with Florida Hospital. Responsibilities as EAI Architect include:
Responsible for all management, design, and migration of current EDI processes to Gentran Integration Suite (GIS) with a team of 4 developers/Analysts. Responsible for the design analysis for the upgrade to the GIS v4.1 application. Troubleshoot issues with the real-time infrastructure and modified the business processes to correct issues that have been plaguing the company for over a year. Increased throughput by 10% and reduced errors by 50%. Document the current GIS v3.1 infrastructure and recommend improvements to the design for the Real-Time business process currently in place. Design a migration model for moving 75+ trading partners to the GIS application system that includes metrics collection, archiving, and email notification of success and failures.
RENTAL TOOL BOX, INC. - Douglasville, Georgia 11/04-Present
ASP.Net Lead Architect
.Net Architect for large-scale Property Management development project with RentalToolbox.com. Responsible for all management, design, and development of the web-based real-time property management portal. Responsible for the design analysis for the upgrade from MS SQL Server 2000 to MS SQL Server 2005. Designed property management application from scratch to include modules for tracking rental properties, property management maintenance, resident portal, financials, and marketing. Implemented third-party solutions for recurring billing for contract Property Managers. Monitored traffic reports and helped determine the best method for marketing to new clients. Designed Portal Interface through user interaction and focus groups.
CINGULAR WIRELESS - Atlanta, Georgia 05/01-06/06
Technical IT Manager/EAI Team Lead Architect (Management with 2 direct reports)
Lead Architect for large-scale EDI to Oracle project with Cingular Wireless and their manufacturers of telecommunications equipment. Coordinated with Oracle EDI Gateway personnel to develop the interface between Oracle and Gentran: Server for Unix EDI using the Gentran EDI Extensions. Chris was responsible for all management, design, and migration of current EDI processes to Gentran Integration Suite (GIS) with a team of 6 developers/QA architects. Migrated 18 existing partners to GIS in 3 months while improving business processes and adding new functionality not available in Gentran:Server for UNIX. Responsible for building new custom Business Processes (BPML) to migrate and integrate our existing EDI application software with internal and external application systems such as CARE, Telegence, Telcordia, Oracle ERP 11i, ADS, and WMS. Built Microsoft SharePoint Portal Intranet website and designed/built ASP.net System Metrics/SLA website with connectivity to multiple Oracle 9i databases. Deployed 2 .NET web servers and SQL Server 2000 database for a development and production environment. Designed and created all EDI maps for use with the generic Business Processes built during migration.
EDI Lead Architect for Wireless Local Number Portability project (WLNP) to include pattern design, mapping, and documentation. Interface with Corba using common EDI transaction sets. Lead architect/designer for all ODBC mapping projects in GIS that provide detailed reports to the EDI Manager concerning purchase orders, changes, invoices and ship notices from an Oracle database. EDI Project Lead for the Cash & Carry project & the Supply Chain initiative that involves the implementation of over 125 retail trading partners for common transaction sets such as the 850 Purchase Order, 856 Ship Notice, 810 Invoice, 860 PO Change, and numerous supply chain transaction sets to the Oracle 10.7 EDI Gateway. Create Unix shell scripts for pre and post processing of EDI data or flat files.
TRINITY LOGISTICS GROUP - Indiana 6/05-10/05
GENTRAN NT Implementation Specialist
Provided Design Analysis and development of all mapping requirements in Gentran:Server for Windows NT for the migration of their transportation/warehouse clients from a legacy system to Oracle 11i ERP solution. Created Windows batch FTP scripts to the Oracle 11i FTP server. Setup Process Control scripts and designed mailbox solution to automatically move data through the Gentran:Server for Windows NT system. Provided training to client on Gentran:Server for Windows NT and EDI best practices.
TNT LOGISTICS - Jacksonville, FL 03/01-5/01
GENTRAN NT IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST (Contract)
Provided Design Analysis and System recommendations for the upgrade to Gentran: Server for Windows NT v3.1. Coordinated the migration of 25 trading partners from existing version. Redesigning current Gentran: Server for Windows NT 2.11 translator processes for upgrade to Gentran: Server for Windows NT v3.1. Develop documentation of current EDI processes for the upgrade to version 3.1. Streamline EDI processes into more efficient tasks to reduce technical support requirements and improve responsiveness of data flows.
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGIES - Carrollton, Georgia 04/01’11/01
Lead Architect View project at http://www.petroleumtechinc.com
Lead Architect for large-scale Petroleum Marketers development project with Petroleum Technologies. Responsibilities as Lead Architect include all management, design, and development tasks for the corporate website. Monitored traffic reports and helped determine the best method for marketing to new clients.
NDC-NFI CORPORATION - Vineland, New Jersey 11/00-03/01
SENIOR EDI ANALYST/IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST (Contract)
Chris coordinated the implementation of GENTRAN: Server which included site analysis, hardware design, and installation on 2 NT servers. He also interacted with the trading partners to setup new relationships. Actively involved in the migration of current internal EDI applications to the GENTRAN: Server software. Project Manager for new implementation of Gentran for Windows NT 3.01 for customer transition to Accuplus WMS application system. Instrumental in developing Universal File Format definition for implementation of Gentran 2.11 for Windows NT and Gentran for Windows NT v.3.0. Designed and mapped eight EDI transactions for Lexmark implementation project. Provide support for migration of over 10 trading partners to new contract owners. Documented trading partner processes for 10 NDC-NFI trading partners for the migration. Chris was also responsible for system design, process setup, configuration, and installation of Gentran: Server for Windows NT 3.01.
GATEWAY CORPORATION - Beverly, Massachusetts 10/00-12/00
SENIOR EDI ANALYST/IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST
Coordinated the implementation of GENTRAN: Server which included site analysis, hardware design, and installation on 4 NT servers. Interacted with the trading partners to setup new relationships. Actively involved in the migration of current internal EDI applications to the GENTRAN: Server software. Defined and improved internal communications methods to the VAN and internal/external FTP processes. Chris also designed the Universal Flat File format for new Gentran NT 3.0 implementation project. The UFF will be interfaced with JD Edwards on an AS/400 platform. He has installed and configured Gentran for Windows NT 3.01 on multiple NT platforms with SQL 7 database backend. He directed all aspects of IT projects including scope, requirements, development, product testing and implementation. He produced EDI design and documentation that was used to implement 3 trading partners utilizing over 15 EDI maps.
BURNHAM SERVICE CORPORATION - Riverdale, Georgia 7/00-11/00
EDI COORDINATOR
Chris was actively involved in setting up new EDI trading partners and interacted with existing EDI trading partners on a daily basis for all types of production issues for a 3PL Warehouse EDI project with Lexmark and Solectron. He created two XML transactions (PO and Invoice) for Compaq XML project that included the creation of the DTD document in the Gentran NT XML translator. Developed 8 EDI transactions for Lexmark implementation project that integrate with the PkMS and ITS transportation system. Managed two Jr. EDI Analysts on day-to-day operations and technical support of Gentran NT system as well as directed all aspects of IT projects including scope, requirements, development, product testing and implementation. He was also instrumental in providing support for the migration of over 20 trading partners to new contract owners.
RYDER INTEGRATED LOGISTICS - Alpharetta, Georgia 02/00-7/00
SENIOR EDI ANALYST
Project Lead on four large-scale projects. Responsible for design, mapping, configuration, implementation, and testing of multiple EDI transactions. Create new mappings for Gentran: Server v5.2 for Unix for ANSI X12 & EDIFACT standards.
Developed generic application definitions for Foresight WMS. Responsible for designing Generic File Format for EDI between Foursite and Gentran: Server. Developed design documents for large-scale projects involving multiple platforms and environments. Setup and configure Gentran: Server for Unix data managers and configuration files.
Create app-to-app mapping definitions using Gentran: Server for Unix.
BURNHAM SERVICE CORPORATION - Riverdale, Georgia 5/98 - 1/00
SENIOR EDI ANALYST
Actively involved in-migrating to 4010 for Y2K compliance. Gained experience with the business cycle of creating Orders, Invoicing, Delivery, Picking, Shipping, Goods Issue and Billing through EDI. Expert with Gentran: Server 2.0 for AS/400 and Gentran: Server for Windows NT. Mapped over 100 separate EDI transactions across multiple trading partners for Gentran: Server for Windows NT migration project. Managed all aspects of IT projects including scope, requirements, development, product testing and implementation. Installed & implemented Gentran: Server for Windows NT on 5 NT workstations without formal training from Sterling Commerce.
Experienced with design, mapping and implementation of screen entry & print form EDI transactions (850, 810, 940, 820, 856, 944, 945 transactions). Responsible for maintaining Windows NT 4.0 server & SQL Server 6.5. Write new communications & translation programs in CL on AS/400 for Gentran: Server 2.0 software. Monitor EDI jobs for 20 trading partners on daily basis & troubleshoot issues that arise on AS/400 and Unix platforms. Created EDI maps for Gentran: Server 2.0 for AS/400. Designed and implemented new EDI specifications for 20 trading partners. Responsible for all new EDI mappings on AS/400 & Gentran: Server 2.11 for Windows NT. Maintain over 50 EDI maps across multiple EDI Standards versions.
Responsible for designing Universal File Format for EDI between all application systems on two separate platforms. Responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining all EDI mappings for Gentran: Server for Windows NT for over 20 trading partners. Knowledgeable with Innovative Transportation Systems (ITS) on AS/400 and Delfour (WMS ‘ Warehouse Management System) on Unix.
RIVERWOOD INTERNATIONAL - Marietta, Georgia 3/98-5/98
SENIOR EDI ANALYST (Contract)
Select SAP R/3 IDoc Types to be used for existing and future EDI transactions. Document EDI transaction sets: current legacy fields vs. new SAP R/3 IDoc segments. Write and maintain Unix scripts for Gentran: Mentor/Server software and communications to VAN’s. Responsible for creating EDI mappings using Sterling Commerce’s Gentran for Unix & Gentran for Windows 95. Provided production support for over 25 EDI customers on three separate platforms for legacy system and SAP R/3.
INTERCOASTAL DATA CORPORATION - Carrollton, Georgia 6/95-3/98
DIRECTOR OF SALES/MARKETING (Management with 3 direct reports)
Developed new products that increased earnings by 35%. Maintain trading partner relationships in Retail Industry with over 300 trading partners. He Developed software requirements for Windows95/NT EDI software. Chris also took on the role of website developer in order to design and implemented a web presence for the company. He has Experience in HTML, Internet Unix Servers, Visual Basic 5.0. Chris was responsible for the Jacobson Stores Inc EDI rollout for over 300 vendors. He personally setup over 300 vendors for PO’s, Functional Acknowledgements, and Ship Notices during 6-month period for Jacobson Stores Inc.
Chris started out at IDC in the EDI software technical support department where he would troubleshoot EDI software on variety of platforms (UNIX, PC,AS/400, S/36, Windows95). Chris has EDI Mapping experience with IDC’s FasTran Mapper. Designed over 40 maps in Support using IDC’s FasTran Mapper software. He has experience with AS/400, S/36, Windows95/NT, Unix, & PC platforms. Designed EDI System layouts for office & warehouse environment. Knowledgeable with ANSI X12, VICS, and UCS standards in Retail and Grocery Industry.
Education
Current College
Student - University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
Major: Business Management Minor: Business Information Systems
2007-Present
High School
Graduate - Bowdon High School, Bowdon, GA
Training
Professional - XML Fundamentals, XSLT Fundamentals, EDI Fundamentals, GIS training, Gentran: Server UNIX training
Military
United States Marine Corps ‘April 1992 - April 1995
Rank: Corporal -Honorable Discharge
References
Excellent Professional References Available Upon Request
“Chris is a great person to work with because he takes the time to understand your requirements; he is thoroughly knowledgeable of his skills and will make really excellent recommendations. He works very well with his colleagues and always is a valuable contributor to any project he is associated with.” March 30, 2009
Paul Limon, Director of Business Applications, ZEP Inc
managed Christopher indirectly at ZEP Inc.
“Chris is a detailed and driven developer. He is a hard worker who will do what it takes to get the job done, on time and on budget. Chris also works well in the design phase. Apposing views are taken with the same seriousness as like ideas. He's a good person to bounce ideas off of, and will help you out when asked. He knows his system well, and strives for perfection.” April 20, 2009
Eric Cross, Senior GIS Developer, AT&T Mobility
worked directly with Christopher at Cingular Wireless
SKILLS SUMMARY
Technical Skills
Gentran Integration Suite (GIS) 3.x, 4.x
Sterling Integrator 5.x
Gentran:Server UNIX
Gentran:Server WINDOWS
Gentran:Server AS/400
WebLogic Server
XML, BPML, SQL, Korn shell, Cleo, DOS scripting, UNIX scripting, ASP.Net, Visual Basic, XSLT
UNIX, Linux, Windows
Windows NT, 2000,XP
Oracle
SQL Server
MySQL
AS2
HTTP / HTTPS
FTP
ODBC
SMTP
Async / Bisync
Web Services
Oracle (interface)
Testing Methodology
Other Skills
* Speak, read and write fluent in English
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