Experience Summary
Donald Mann is an IT consultant with more than thirty years dedicated to data
processing on both mainframe and client-server based systems. He has performed
multiple consulting roles during his career including Senior Business Analyst,
Senior Project Manager, CIO, IT Manager, Big 6 Consultant and Programmer. He
specializes in Project Management and Business Analysis for client-server systems
with a specialization in business process re-engineering and data conversion.
Additionally, he has substantial experience in Outdoor Advertising, Financial
Services, Beverage, Retail Music, Office Supply, Manufaturing, ERP and CRM.
Technical Skills
Languages: Thoroughbred Basic (all versions), BBx (all versions), Open Basic,
SMC Basic (all versions), Business Basic, UBL, Cobol-64, Pascal, VAX Basic, JCL,
Providex
Hardware: IBM RT/RS6000, AS/400, Honeywell DPS and 66/20, Singer System 10,
Basic four, Micro 5, Altos, Point Four, Wyse, Cosmos, Data General, HP 9000
Software: FACTS, TopForm, CIMPRO, Remedy, ICS, CLS, Richter, POPS, WordPerfect,
Microsoft Word, MS-Project, Crystal Reports, Excel, Powerpoint, Providex
Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP, Unix, HP/UX, AIX, BOSS
Communications: EDI, ODBC, Citrix, TCP/IP
Industries: Financial, Telecommunications, Manufacturing,. ERP, CRM, Banking,
Beverage, Retail Music, Office Supply, Software Matser Distributors, Outdoor
Advertising and Real Estate
Experience
02/08 – Present Safeguard Properties, Inc.
Independent Consultant / Business Analyst / BBx/BBj Programmer
Provided business analysis and project management to all segments of the
company, primarily focused on development and testing of application
enhancements; provided support to end user community.
[BBx/BBj – contract ending soon.]
08/07 – 02/08 Siegwerk Ink, Inc.
Independent Consultant / Business Analyst / Programmer
Provided business analysis and project management to all segments of the
company, primarily focused on large projects; design and testing of application
enhancements; provided support to end user community. Concentrating on the
Financial areas of the company including A/R, A/P and G/L. [SCRIPT-IV, REPORT-IV,
CIMPRO, ODBC; data conversion from Excel, Access and flat files]
08/06 – 08/07 CitiGroup / Kforce
Consultant / Programmer / Project Manager / Business Analyst
In the business analyst and project management role, provided long-term
strategic direction by evaluating alternative methods, applications and
technologies; performed application design, programming, testing and installation
of various applications. [Open Basic / BBx]
04/06 – 05/06 Infor, Inc.
Independent Consultant / Contractor / Programmer
Work on converting reports from level 6.6 to level 7.5; converting BBx to
Providex.
08/04 – 03/03/06 CGI-AMS / Cott Beverages, Inc.
Independent Consultant / Programmer / Business Analyst
Provided business analysis and project management to all segments of the
company, primarily focused on large projects; design and testing of application
enhancements; provided support to end user community. [SCRIPT-IV, REPORT-IV,
CIMPRO, ODBC, HPUX; data conversion from Excel, Access and flat files]
04/03 – 07/04 CitiGroup / Kforce
Consultant / Project Manager / Programmer
In the business analyst and project management role, provided long-term
strategic direction by evaluating alternative methods, applications and
technologies; performed application design, programming, testing and installation
of various applications. Notable projects inlcuded the implementation of checking
for SDN’s (Special Designated Nationals) from OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets
Control) into all necessary programs, including automatic monthly and on-demand
loads of SDN data from the Treasury; development of software to calculate the
SOUNDEX values for various data files within the process; interfacing the
Estimated Property Taxes into the entire legacy system. Consulted in all other
areas including leasing and data conversion. [Open Basic / BBx]
02/99 - 11/02 Cott Beverages, Inc.
Consultant / Programmer / Bussiness Analyst
In the business analyst and project management role, provided long-term
strategic direction by creating interface standardization and upgrade planning;
provided application, system enhancements, design,
programming and support to all areas; implemented interfaces and provided
special assistance on transfers to the AS/400. Completed conversion of CIMPRO
Manufacturing Software package to Y2K compliant version; made recommendations to
vendor on additional modifications required; implmented usage of ODBC. conversion
of data from CIMPRO to BPCS(AS/400). [Thoroughbred Basic]
08/98 - 12/98 Vistana Resort, Inc.
Consultant / Programmer
Provided interface standardization and upgrade planning, application
enhancements and customer support. Worked on a modified version of CLS using BBx
for the Time Share industry.
08/97 – 08/98 Computer Software, Inc.
Senior Programmer / Project Manager
Development of new system standards; analysis and requirements planning for
conversion and implementation of ODBC, review and evaluation of 3rd party
software. Trained programmers in use of IDOL-IV and SCRIPT-IV; installation of
ODBC for TOPFORM software package on PCs, mainframes, and other hardware;
integration of Basic with VB 5 and ODBC; enhancments and data conversions for new
systems.
06/95 - 08/97 HAL Systems, Inc.
Systems Analyst / Business Analyst
Provided design, analysis (including requirements gathering), programming and
installation for CIMPRO and the Thoroughbred Solution IV software packages.
Worked in IDOL-IV and Basic, using the SCRIPT-IV and the Report-IV functions in
IDOL-IV. Completed conversion from all hardware platforms; including conversions
between all pieces of Basic Four equipment.
02/94 - 02/95 Camelot Music, Inc.
Coopers & Lybrand Consultant / Project Manager / Programmer / Business Analyst
Implemented new merchandising systems, including the scheduling, design, and
full implementation and support of new products. I was the implementation project
leader and developed testing for all areas of their business. Programmed and
verified code as needed.
02/94 - 04/95 Camelot Music, Inc.
Independent Consultant / Project Manager / Programmer
Implemented new merchandising systems including scheduling, design,
implementation and support. Analyzed test results and suggested new testing
criteria. Worked with users, vendor representatives and all members of the IT
team. Scheduled projects and insured timely completion. Designed and developed
an Inventory Replenishment System, effecting a reduction of store inventory by
25%, aided in the inter-store product transfers and provided product stocking
advice to buyers.
09/91 - 02/94 Software Solutions, Inc.
Project Manager / Programmer / Senior System Analyst
Responsible for planning, scheduling, design and implementation of all newly
developed software. Interacted within both client and end-users in all areas of
the company. Provided project management expertise in all areas of operations
with particular emphasis on hardware and software modifications and conversions.
In addition to the project management responsibilities, provided hands-on
technical expertise for design reviews and code testing. Additionally, provided
technical support as required. Used BBx for all modifications. All offered
support to clients when needed.
02/90 - 02/91 Express Office Products, Inc.
Programmer / Data Processing Manager / CIO
Responsibilities include meeting production schedule deadlines and reporting
exceptions to the owner or Controller. Interacted with system engineers and
others within the IT department to provide new systems modifications in a timely
manner. Provided system integration and training for employees using the
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. Programming done using BBx & B4
Basic.
11/88 - 12/01 Software Management / DMM and Associates, Inc.
Owner / President / Business Analyst / Programmer
Provided clients with custom software design solutions. Educated and trained
users on both the hardware and the software side of the business. Provided
systems integration and documentation. The main emphasis in this project was on
Inventory Control, Accounting and related areas. Setup Electronic Data
Interchange (EDI) for clients on both UNIX and AIX platforms utilizing Business
Basic, BBX and Thoroughbred Basic. Acted as a Business Analyst to determine the
requirements of each project. Supported clients on BBx, Thoroughbred and Basic
Four Basic since 1988 continuously. Developed,
installed and trained users on a vertical system for LeaseRents and a Repetitive
Billing system that tied seamlessly into the A/P, A/R and G/L systems.
09/85 - 11/88 Computer Aided Resources, Inc.
Data Processing Manager / Programmer
Managed all areas of the IT department and handled all communications with other
departments. Performed design, programming and implementation of programs on new
systems. Provided interface between the client and user community; responsible
for the acquisition of new hardware and software, hiring and training of
employees, and conversion from multiple hardware platforms to our customer
systems. [Various Basics including Basic 4 Basic, BBx and Thoroughbred]
08/82 - 09/85 Application Computer Systems, Inc.
Systems Analyst / Programmer
Designed, coded and implemented new systems and also provided maintenance of
existing software. Analyzed problem area and provided solutions based on that
analysis. Integrated new software into existing system and provided support and
training to on-site personnel; formal presentations to existing clients.
[Thoroughbred Basic – CIMPRO]
09/79 - 08/82 Consolidated Computer Systems, Inc.
Systems Analyst / Programmer
Responsible for meeting production schedule deadlines and reporting all
exceptions. Designed new systems and modified current existing programs to run
in the quickest manner possible. Provided problem analysis and resolution for
software malfunctions.
09/73 - 09/79 Hanes Computer Center
Lead Computer Operator
Responsible for the overall performance and operation of systems within the MIS
department. Maintained accurate records of equipment utilization; assigned tasks
to operations personnel; provided input to performance reviews for the purpose of
salary administration. Developed and enforced standard operating procedures for
all shifts; created and updated Operations Manuals to improve departmental
efficiency and scheduled computer jobs through the system in the most efficient
manner to avoid bottlenecks in the system. |
