RESUME OF: Peter D. Garvey
 18 Reed St. 
 Rockland, MA 02370 
 781 871  *  5970 
 
EDUCATION: University of Massachusetts
 BS Business Administration
 Project Management certification  *  pending.
OBJECTIVE: To apply and utilize my experience in management, systems development
and programming to contribute to achieving corporate Information Systems goals. 
HARDWARE: IBM i Series (AS/400), IBM System 3X using RPG programming language. 
SOFTWARE: Experienced in installing, supporting and modifying many software
packages including DATA 3, MAPICS, BPCS, PROPICS, LAWSON, MAC-PAC, SOFTWARE 2000,
IMREX, SHAWWARE and SILVON.
EXPERIENCE: Colbent Corporation  *  11/1995 to 07/2007

Project Analyst/Manager  *  12 Years
Acted as the liaison and managed systems design/development/support
(programming, operations, disaster recovery etc.) for the information processing
needs of a large client. Functioned as project leader and/or project manager for
a team of systems professionals in the design and development of custom software
for large financial industry projects. 
 *  Developed/maintained long term client relationship representing millions of
dollars in sales
 *  Assisted client with the determination/definition of requirements for new
projects 
 *  Participated (with client  's customers) in initial sales meetings, project
planning etc 
 *  Analyze, research and recommend needed system modifications to database or
programming
 *  Plan and monitor project timetables and deadlines, assist with dispute
resolution 
 *  Set and managed customer/staff/partner expectations where necessary 
 *  Managed delivery of programming services, system testing, customer
acceptance procedures 
 *  Plan and monitor hardware and personnel requirements
 *  Participated in make or buy decisions of hardware/software to achieve
project goals
 *  Coordinated vendors and business partners (banks, printers) to deliver the
required services 
 *  Analyzed/recommended cost containment measures where possible 
 *  Liaison to the client for business/technical issues and prompt handling of
ad hoc requests
 *  Supported project related initiatives for audit, security, and compliance
requirements
 *  Wrote cost proposals and developed training materials 
 *  Performed client invoicing and accounts receivable collections
 *  Analyzed opportunities for enhancements to systems/services,/revenue to
assist customers 
 
Projects consisted of class action lawsuits, converting a mutual insurance
company to public ownership, corporate actions to support mergers etc., and
mutual fund settlements to return fees and penalties to shareholders. Some large
and/or long-term projects consisted of millions of accounts processed and
disbursement of billions of dollars. 
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 Key Consultants - 1/90 to 11/95
 Sr. Programmer Analyst/Technical Lead

Hired as Senior Programmer Analyst at Key Consultants providing consulting and
programming services to IBM mid-range companies and organizations. 

Assigned functions at various client sites include modification, enhancement,
conversion, installation and implementation, of various software packages as well
as the custom design and programming of proprietary software. Assumed Technical
Lead/Site Manager functions at some client sites. 

Hardware: IBM AS/400-I Series, IBM 38, RPG III/IV/ILE

Applications: Inventory Control, General Ledger, Purchasing, Costing, Shipping,
Banking, Accounts Payable, Shop Floor Control, Order Entry, Equipment Leasing,
Hospital Research Administration

Assigned Service Sites
Veratec (div. of International Paper) Timberland, Inc.
A. C. S., Inc. AT&T Capital
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. (div. of Johnson & Johnson) Dana Farber
Fidelity Investments Diamond Crystal Foods
Colbent Corp.

 Permanent Employment prior to Consulting:
 Sr. Programmer Analyst/Project Leader July 1989 to January 1990
 SSA, Inc. 
Customize BPCS  *  modify, code, test implement.

 MRP Project Lead/Systems Analyst February 1988 to July1989
 C & K Components, Inc.
Project Lead for decision process; led a team of 14 managers through MRP
analysis.

 Systems Analyst August 1985 to February 1988
 Princess House, Inc.
 Install, modify, implement Propics Software package.

 Programmer Analyst January 1983 to August 1985
 Nova Biomedical, Inc.
 Responsible for MAPICS Bill of Material and Cost Accounting.

 Programmer Analyst July 1980 to January 1983
 Epso, Inc.
Develop and maintain of systems for distribution division. Inventory and sales
order processing.

 Programmer Analyst/Consultant July 1976 to July 1980
 Mc Cracken Computer, Inc.
Code, design, implement, maintain, support, document for manufacturing,
financial, retail, and transportation systems. Heavy user interface.

 Professional References: Upon Request