SUMMARY:
I have fifteen years experience as a programmer using
Progress 4GL and Progress RDBMS in UNIX and Windows environments. I have experience in manufacturing,
distribution, insurance and mortgage environments. I have experience working with the
following Progress 4GL based ERP packages:
SX.enterprise, Trend, WDSII, FDM4, NxTrend, MXP, Varnet and
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:
I earned an MBA from the
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
(Only positions using Progress 4GL
and Database are listed)
2006-2007 Home
Depot Inc. / HD Supply
Assisted in converting legacy applications to SX.enterprise. Modified transaction processing in both GUI and character versions of SX.enterprise. Wrote and modified custom reports using SX.enterprise standards. Assisted in upgrading SX.enterprise from version 4.0.067 to version 5.1.002. Followed ITIL Service Management Practice. Wrote testing instructions, installation instructions and worked with users to develop more detailed modification specifications. Assisted in upgrade from PROGRESS Version 9.1D09 to OpenEdge Release 10.0B05.
2005-2006 Irwin
Mortgage Corp. Fishers,
Modified
Lakewood Loan Origination System to
add Prepayment Penalty Plans using Progress 9.1E. Wrote complex Technical Design
Specifications in an SDLC environment.
Modified application programs (screens) for
2004-2005
Woods Equipment
Company / Tisco Division
Wrote
data entry, reports and transaction processing Progress programs using Progress
9.1D ChUI that was integrated into the WDSII
ERP package. Converted Microsoft
Access applications to Progress.
Developed Progress based Data Cube.
Developed GUI programs to replace Microsoft Excel applications using
ADM2, Provision 9.1E, and Windows 2000 including updateable browses, exception
reports and thumbnail images.
Performed DBA functions of 46 gigabyte database by maintaining
“Warm Spare” database using application of after-image files. Worked with warehouse personnel to
develop new backorder processing.
Reported to management with weekly written status reports. Tisco Division is primarily a
wholesale distributor of tractor parts with light manufacturing (mostly kitting
work orders).
2003-2004 Irwin
Mortgage Corp. Fishers,
Wrote
data cleansing programs for Data Warehouse project using Progress 4GL version
9.1C. Wrote Business and Technical
Design Specifications in an SDLC environment. Modified application programs for
2002-2003 Midwest
Casualty Insurance / Tri-State Ltd.
Spearfish,
Developed extensive statistical analysis reports using Progress 4GL that provided top management with decision-making information. Assisted in conversion of Progress-based insurance package to another custom system. Company provides automobile insurance in four states. Proprietary insurance package.
2001-2002 Memphis Lamp Inc. / LightBulbDepot.com
Memphis,
Debugged
and made extensive modifications to various Progress based FDM4 and custom applications, performed database administration,
assisted in platform migration and upgrade of Progress version 8.2 to 9.1, AIX
Administration. Assisted users in
overcoming system problems, performing inventory, etc. Created links between shopping cart web
page and FDM4 Inventory and Order Entry Systems. Company is retail and wholesale
distributor with no manufacturing.
Company has since moved to
1997-2000 Independent Progress Consultant working
in
1999-2000 Huttig Building Products
Created Progress based data conversion databases and utilities for Huttig to convert open sales orders and purchase orders from a BBx based system to Trend (NxTrend). Assisted in the conversion of several warehouse locations. Made minor modifications to Trend in the Sales Order System and developed custom reports using Progress 4GL. Huttig is a manufacturing and distribution company.
1999 Johnson and Johnson Ortho-Diagnostics
Division,
1998-1999 GAF Building Materials
Enhanced Powertools/Hypertools to allow greater control of user access to the Progress databases. Modified various Progress 4GL browses and reports. Wrote data conversion utilities using Progress 4GL to allow cut-over from a DEC BASIC system to Varnet/MXP. Developed Progress based EDI interfaces to and from Gentran package. GAF is a manufacturing corporation.
1998 Danka Business Systems,
Developed specifications for and then developed inquires, reports and transaction processing modifications for Varnet/MXP. All work performed using Progress 4GL.
Danka sells and services office equipment such as copy machines.
1997-1998 Phoenix Energy Services,
Developed a new inventory transfer system that included data entries, transactions, inquiries, help screens and reports for Varnet. This system directly tied into the Varnet Inventory Control System. Rewrote the bill-of-materials cost roll-up to their specifications. These projects were done using Progress 4GL version 7.3. Phoenix Energy is no longer an active business, but manufactured drilling bits for the oil industry.
1997 Briggs Weaver,
Rewrote and analyzed a large number of programs that had been developed by a junior programmer using Progress 4GL to allow a version upgrade to the Trend (NxTrend) package. Briggs Weaver was a retail and wholesale distribution operation and was subsequently merged into Sammons Distribution.
1994-1997 Hensley Industries,
Completed conversion from legacy system to Varnet in O/P, A/R, and Production Control. Developed enhancements to Varnet Purchasing, A/P and MRP. Customized Financial Statements. Converted Varnet system to Progress 7.3 and MXP Hypertools 7.2a. Wrote extensions to Hypertools. Corrected record locking problems in MXP applications. Tuned Progress and UNIX parameters. Developed new report macros and Production Scheduling System. Rewrote Picking Slip Generation, Invoicing, and Direct Billing modules. Hensley manufactures excavation and loading buckets as well as the excavation “teeth” for the bucket.
1993 Brake
Parts, McHenry
Worked with team of programmer / analysts to implement electronic “KANBAN” system on the shop floor. Customized and simplified Varnet receiving function. Progress 6.2. Brake Parts was acquired by Dana Corp and manufactures automobile brake parts including the Raybestos product line.
1989-1993
Heat and Control,
Hayward California Data Processing Manager
Directed and participated in maintenance and enhancement of legacy system. Selected Progress 6.2 and Varnet as replacement. I performed all system analysis required to modify and install Varnet to completely replace the legacy system. I learned to use Progress to generate customized reports, modify data entry screens, make schema changes, avoid record locking problems, etc. I also handled installation and maintenance of PC systems. Heat and Control is a manufacturing company that makes cooking and packaging equipment for the snack food industry.