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A senior architect, software engineer, and project lead
with extensive ERP system development experience. Has worked in
mission-critical applications such as manufacturing, distribution,
banking, application integration, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and
process control. Responsible for defining much of the JD Edwards
OneWorld development methodology for enterprise application
integrations. Quality-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
and a demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into
effective systems.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Independent Consultant | | Feb 2005 - Present | Clementson Consulting | http://bc.tech.coop | Senior Technical Consultant responsible for the design, coding and testing of multiple JDE ERP customization projects. Also developed iPhone/iPad applications for sale on the Apple iTunes store. Clients included:
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Software Architect, Product Strategy | | Jan 2003 - Jan 2005 | PeopleSoft | http://www.peoplesoft.com | Responsible for coordinating the definition of the "Desired Future
State" tools technology direction for JD Edwards prior to the acquisition by
PeopleSoft. Following the acquisition, was instrumental in rationalizing cross-platform
(Enterprise/EnterpriseOne) technologies and defining key future technology
directions. Primary architect for the following key cross-platform architectural
efforts:
- Metadata future direction: Developed vision for standards-compliant,
extensible application metadata.
- IDE future direction: Created proposal for migrating from a proprietary
IDE to an
Eclipse
based toolset.
- Service-oriented architecture future direction: Worked on definition of the next-generation
component-based application platform.
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Integrations Architect | | Jul 1998 - Jan 2003 | JD Edwards | http://www.jdedwards.com | Integrations Architect responsible for much of the EAI, B2B, and Web
Services solution for JDE. Designed key enterprise, B2B and interoperability
functionality and headed up project teams responsible for implementing the
designs. Author of the JD Edwards "XPI Development Methodology" manual
specifying standards for the development of EAI and B2B solutions that integrate
with JDE's Enterprise software. Created conceptual and technical design documents for the Business
Process API's (BPAPIs), a project that eventually morphed into the
Interoperability/Integration Extended Business Process (XBP) definitions.
Consultant on many of the OneWorld/World XBP enhancements and integrations. Design Architect for the JD Edwards Sales Force Automation module, a
major OneWorld Front Office system (designed for both client/server and web
deployments) totally integrated with JDE's Back Office products.
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Independent Consultant | | Dec 1997 - Jul 1998 | JD Edwards, NZ | http://www.jdedwards.com.au | Technical Lead for the
Fisher & Paykel
project - at the time, this was the largest OneWorld implementation in
Australasia. Also provided technical and C programming support for 3 other
OneWorld clients during this period.
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Consultant | | Aug 1995 - Nov 1997 | JD Edwards | http://www.jdedwards.com | One of only a few outside consultants working on key projects for JD
Edwards in both the World Software (AS/400-RPG) and OneWorld (Client/Server-Multi-Platform)
development teams. Project lead and/or design architect for the following significant
enhancements:
- UCC 128 Compliance project: A strategic JDE EDI enhancement for the Retail
Industry.
- ECS Aviation & Marine and ECS Load Confirm of Actuals & Ambient/Standard
enhancements.
- Cost Management Solution with Sales Flexible Accounting.
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Consultant | | Jan 1995 - Aug 1995 | Pharmacy Corporation of America | http://www.pharmerica.com | Project Manager for Health Care Products systems, managing the work of
client staff and consultants in a mixed
Synon
/RPG development environment.
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Manager | | Jan 1992 - Dec 1994 | Computer Services Limited | http://www.csl.ws/ | Managed the system support department for a computer bureau servicing
banking, financial and government organizations in Western Samoa. Reorganized computer bureau operations and system support functions,
replacing obsolete IBM S/36's with AS/400's and migrating customers to new
software. The efficiencies that I introduced resulted in my exceeding the System
Support annual income target within the first six months of my contract. CSL had
record profits during my 3 years as System Support Manager with the company.
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Independent Consultant | | Dec 1983 - Jan 1992 | New Zealand Dairy Board | http://www.fonterra.com | Primary developer of PACS, a custom manufacturing/distribution system
integrated with real-time manufacturing data collection and monitoring. Also contracted directly to other clients during this period for a
number of custom code development projects.
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Analyst/Programmer | | Jan 1981 - Nov 1983 | Technology Resources Ltd | n/a | Employed as an Analyst/Programmer by Technology Resources Ltd (a
software house) developing custom solutions. Also did some contract programming
work during the first 6 months of this period while I was completing my studies.
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SKILLS/AFFILIATIONS/EDUCATION
- Current application skills: JD Edwards ERP
- Current languages: Objective C, C, ER, Lisp, XSLT
- Speaker at the 2003 International Lisp Conference and multiple JD Edwards
user group conferences
- Current meetings coordinator and co-founder of
the Vancouver Lisp Users Group, former meetings
coordinator and founder of the Denver Area Lisp Users Group,
former president of the Front Range IBM User's Group,
former meetings coordinator/branch committee member
for the NZCS
- Several articles published in News/400 magazine
- MNZCS - Full Member of the NZ Computer Society
- New Zealand Certificate in Data Processing (with honours) from Waikato
Technical Institute
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