I am a strong believer of "RPG+DB2+IBMi -an intimately integrated application programming stack".
My goal is to design a working solution as soon as possible and help business realize the benefit sooner. I have accomplished myself as a JDE WORLD Techno- Functional consultant with 14 years of ERP experience, I use data as the key driver for making optimal design decisions, in-depth knowledge of JD Edwards (World) and Business Processes and extensive background in IBM i application customizations (including legacy AS/400 applications). I am inquisitive in nature at work and have an excellent presentation, motivation, communication skill. Problem solving continues to be my sweet spot, chasing data is my driving force. I have recently developed a great taste for supply chain and analytics.
Knowledge Description
JDE WORLD
Functional Core Modules
Sales and Logistics, Procurement to Payment, Inventory Management and Finance (AR, AP, GL)
Types of Project
Implementation (2), Roll Outs (1), Data Migration (3), Company / Server Consolidation (1), Maintenance Support (4), Development (4),
Upgrade (1).
Technical
JDE APCS, RPG/(III, IV, 400/SQL/ILE), CL400
Roles Performed in the Past
Architect, Programmer, Lead Consultant, Analyst and Team member.
IBM I Tools / Utility Tools / Apps
WW, DCLINK, FASTFAX, ROI Credit Card, IBM Job scheduler, ROBOT, Trusted Link EDI Translator, CDC Change data Capture replication tool with IBM I, Sterling software GENTRAN, Data Mirror, HTTPAPI, ARCTOOLS, BRMS, KRONOS HR application, AS400 Backup and Security, RPG as Web service consumer and server, Java on IBM I, Journal Management, ALDON.
Industry Domain
Packaging, Healthcare, Media Management, Aftermarket, Consumer Product Group, Petroleum.
Other Language/Technology Overview
Tableau, SSRS, Web services, XML integration
Years of Experience
14 years
Company Name
Designation
Dates
Communications Expert Inc
Senior Programmer Analyst
Sep 2014 till date
Wipro Technologies
Associate Consultant
May 2005 till Sep 2014
Caritor Inc
Senior Software Engineer
Nov 2003 to April 2005
Professional Experience
Communications Expert Inc: October 2015 – Present:
Senior Programmer Analyst
Selected Projects:
Transformation project - Order to Cash Process for Berry Plastics
Period – Oct 2015 till date
Location – Evansville, IN
Description
Berry Plastics is a global manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging products. The project is to re-engineer order to cash process and optimize 9 sub process across 80+ factories.
Role
Analyst and Technical Architect.
Contribution
JDE Maintenance for a Reckitt Benckiser
Period – Sep 2014 – Sep 2015
Location – Parsippany, NJ
Description
Reckitt Benckiser is a multinational consumer goods, I was responsible for providing a Enhancement and Maintenance for JDE WORLD A73 ERP and its other interfaces
Role
Senior Programmer Analyst
Contribution
Wipro Technologies: May 2005 – Present:
Associate Consultant
Have Designed, configured, and implemented custom and enterprise systems for companies in wide variety of industries and business sectors. Have Developed and established AS/400, JDE, EDI, and proprietary applications for clients. Programmed in RPG, SQL, CL, COBOL, and others. Planned and coordinated project life cycles. Worked with clients to determine needs and develop requirements.
Selected Projects:
Implementation Berry Plastics
Period – Jan 2013 – August 2014
Location – Chicago & Evansville (Indiana)
Description
Berry Plastics is a global manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging products. Wipro was responsible for providing a solution for implementing BPCS distribution process in JDE world for a business roll out. This also achieved a LTO (Low touch optimization) model prototype, which will be rolled out for their other business.
Role
Senior Programmer
Contribution
Post Implementation Baxter Healthcare
Period – June 2009 to Dec 2013
Location - Chicago
Description
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is a global healthcare company that, through its subsidiaries assists healthcare professionals and their patients with treatment of complex medical conditions including hemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease, trauma and other conditions. For 32 instances JD Edwards continues to drive Baxter enterprise. Wipro was responsible for supporting JDE world Instance in staff augmentation mode
Role
Team Leader and Senior Programmer.
Contribution
Implementation of PO process
Period – April 2009 to June 2009
Location – Bangalore, India
Description
Shell Morocco uses JDE as their mainstream ERP. Shell needed a process in JDE to allow the business to create expense PO that will be opened for the entire agreement duration. These new processes need to undergo approval and budgeting process and tight integration with Finance.
Role
Business Analyst
Contribution
Implementation of Item Link
Period – Jan 2009 to March 2009
Location – Holland and India
Description
Emerson Process group were migrating from JDE to Oracle phase vise and as part of migration Item creation was migrated to Oracle. But as all other processes like Sales and Distribution continued to stay in JDE world an interface was needed for Item integration from Oracle to JDE world. The purpose of this project was to architect and program the Item interface.
Role
Architect
Contribution
Production Support – Lexmark international France.
Period – March 2007 to December 2008
Location – Orleans, France
Description
Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) provides businesses and consumers in more than 150 countries with a broad range of printing and imaging products, solutions and services that help to be more productive. Lexmark’s position as No. 370 on the 2005 Fortune 500 listing. Wipro engaged with Lexmark for 3 years total JDE production level support and development
Role
Programmer and Onsite Co-ordination
Contribution
Enhancement and Support –Honeywell CPG.
Period – June 2006 to December 2007
Location – Bangalore, India and Danbury, US
Description
Honeywell Consumer Products Group (CPG) is a subgroup of Transportation System. CPG manufactures and markets a host of leading consumer automotive brands including FRAM® oil, air, transmission and fuel filters; Prestone® antifreeze/coolant and car care products; Autolite® spark plugs; and Holts® car care products. In Honeywell CPG, JDE was installed in 1996. The JDE system is an integrated, multifunctional package that facilitates order entry, purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and all related accounting transactions and produces detailed and summarized reports that result from these activities. JDE system interfaces with other Application systems (Around 32 Interfaces) The Support part deals with users creating requests for either problems or customized reports etc., and involves the techno-functional team providing solutions, which should match in terms of quality and time as per the SLA.
Role
Programmer and Support Analyst
Contribution
Post Implementation, Customization and Support –Honeywell CPG.
Period – Nov 2003 to April 2005
Location –Chennai, India
Description
The project is a Maintenance and Support project where Caritor is providing functional and Technical support for the S&D and Financial module. Customization is an integral part of the project and caters to the business practices of the client who function on two systems. One is the FOCUS system, which is an application used for handling the After Market Customers while JD Edwards WorldSoft is used for Original equipment customers. However, the Financial accounting is done in JD Edwards and hence every order, After Market or not has to be entered in the JD Edwards system. The Support part deals with users creating requests for either problems or customized reports etc., and involves the techno-functional team providing solutions which should match in terms of quality and time as per the SLA. Accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and all related accounting transactions and produces detailed and summarized reports that result from these activities. JDE system interfaces with other Application systems (Around 32 Interfaces) The Support part deals with users creating requests for either problems or customized reports etc., and involves the techno-functional team providing solutions, which should match in terms of quality and time as per the SLA.
Role
Programmer
Contribution
MIT Micro Masters Supply Chain Management (2016/17)
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics, India
Participated in COMMON Conference for IBM I – 2010
Participated in RPG and DB2 summit - 2012
PHP 101 training for IBM I
RPG and Beyond Conference – 2009, 2012
Date of Birth – 25th August 1981
Geographic Preferences:
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