Ray .Casey

Ray .Casey

Microsoft Application Solutions Engineer - Restaurant Systems at McDonald's

Greater Chicago Area

Current
  • Microsoft Application Solutions Engineer - Restaurant/POS Systems at McDonald's
  • IT Planning, Design and Implementation Consultant at Self Employed (Self-employed)
Past
  • Solution Developer at Avanade, Inc
  • eCommerce Tech/Func Lead (Consultant) at Lancome
  • Consultant - Microsoft Consulting Services at Microsoft
  • Owner and System Architect at NuPro Group, Inc
  • Director of MIS at Clapp & Eisenberg, LLC
  • Assistant to Director of Computer Operations at Columbia University
  • Litigation Systems Support at Rosenman & Colin, LLP
Education
  • Pace University
  • Western New England College
  • Albany Academy
Connections
470 connections
Industry
Information Technology and Services

Ray .Casey’s Summary

I have over 18 years experience as an IT operations and strategy consultant, technical architect and enterprise infrastructure consultant. I am an experienced leader and have proven myself in consumer, commercial, and government markets, as well as having solid skills across a wide range of disciplines, including management, product management, marketing, sales, finance, and product development.

In addition to performing in both functional and technical architecture roles, I have led design teams, in designing and implementing various enterprise level applications.

As a lead technical Architect I have also provided enterprise application integration (EAI) and product life-cycle development solutions involving BizTalk and Project Server. In this capacity I was the functional and technical subject matter expert for the delivery of EAI solutions with emphasis on integration amongst disparate CRM and ERP systems and processes.

Ray .Casey’s Specialties:

* ERP, EAI, Ecom and CRM Solutions based upon Microsoft Technologies
* PMO Solutions based upon Project Server 2007 and Project
* Portal Solutions using Share Point and Office Server
* ITIL Expert in IT Service
* Project Management
* IT Operations
* Network Management
* Data Center Management
* Vendor Management
* SLA Management
* Metrics/KPIs
* Offshoring
* P&L Management
* Proposal Development
* Business Development
* Employee Development
* Coaching/Mentoring


Ray .Casey’s Experience

  • Microsoft Application Solutions Engineer - Restaurant/POS Systems

    McDonald's

    (Public Company; MCD; Restaurants industry)

    June 2009Present (2 months)

    Microsoft Application Solutions Engineer supporting roll out of a 14,000 store Data collection and Enterprise Integration Solution for McDonald's US operations

  • IT Planning, Design and Implementation Consultant

    Self Employed (Self-employed)

    (Self-Employed; Writing and Editing industry)

    September 2006Present (2 years 11 months)

    I an Independent IT consultant positioned to act and perform as a Trusted Advisor to assure customers are guided into selecting a solution best suited to meet their requirements, budget, schedule and business needs. I am dedicated to delivering the best of breed solution(s) that are right sized and appropriate for the customers’ needs, while at the same time embracing the latest and greatest technological innovations.

  • eCommerce Tech Lead (Consultant)

    Monster.com

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    October 2006April 2007 (7 months)

    Lead functional/technical SME for Proof of Concept showcasing the latest Microsoft Server, Database and .net Technologies

  • eCommerce Project/Tech Lead (Consultant)

    Miles Kimball

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Retail industry)

    February 2006June 2006 (5 months)

    Lead and PM for design and deployment of 3 Microsoft CS 2007 commerce sites.

  • Practice Director

    The Revere Group

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

    February 2004February 2006 (2 years 1 month)

    Microsoft Information Worker Practice Director with emphasis on CRM 3.0, Biztalk, Share Point and Project Server

  • Solution Developer

    Avanade, Inc

    (Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

    May 2001October 2003 (2 years 6 months)

    Solution Developer and System Engineer. Microsoft Enterprise Solutions

  • eCommerce Tech/Func Lead (Consultant)

    Lancome

    (Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Consumer Goods industry)

    February 2000February 2001 (1 year 1 month)

    eCommerce Lead for Lancome US/Canada ecommerce site.

  • Consultant - Microsoft Consulting Services

    Microsoft

    (Public Company; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

    September 1996January 1999 (2 years 5 months)

    Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS) - Financial Services Vertical

  • Owner and System Architect

    NuPro Group, Inc

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

    September 1991September 1996 (5 years 1 month)

    IT Consulting services for Financial Services.

  • Director of MIS

    Clapp & Eisenberg, LLC

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Law Practice industry)

    May 1990May 1991 (1 year 1 month)

    Responsible for network technologies, application services and IT operations for a 200+ employee Law Firm.

  • Assistant to Director of Computer Operations

    Columbia University

    (Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)

    January 1989May 1990 (1 year 5 months)

    Assisted the director in the management of a 200+ user Novell 2.15 internet network with multiple servers, gateways databases, and office automation systems.

  • Litigation Systems Support

    Rosenman & Colin, LLP

    (Law Practice industry)

    August 1987January 1989 (1 year 6 months)

    Designed data schema and Maintained a UNIX based DBMS (BRS) system running on Oracle. Database contained images, abstracts and full text for 3 Million litigation documents and over 300 rolls of microfilm. Managed data conversion, transformation, import, coding and TQM of data. Created PC based database for tracking coding effort, imaging, hard copy filing/archiving and microfilm cassette indexing.


Ray .Casey’s Education

  • Pace University

    Liberal Arts, Politics 19841987

    Activities and Societies:
    Model UN Team, Chess Club and Business Co-op (Arthur Young & Co)
  • Western New England College

    Biology, Chemistry 19811982

  • Albany Academy

    Classics, Literature, Athletics and Military Science 19761981


Additional Information

Ray .Casey’s Interests:

Home Automation, Assistive Technology, eCommerce, Windows Mobile, sailing, kayaking, astronomy, marine navigation, aviation, orchids, religion, Social Networking

Ray .Casey’s Groups:

Founder and Moderator for - HTPC, Home Server and Home Automation Professionals

  •    Linked n Chicago
  •    On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs
  •    Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
  •    MCSE
  •    Expertise for Hire
  •    E-Commerce Network
  •    Arestar (R*) network of Digital Media Ecosystem Experts
  •    ITIL v2 / v3 Service Management (ITSM) and ISO 20000 (10000+)
  •    Digital Signage Link
  •    LEED Accredited Professional
  •    Media Professionals Worldwide
  •    Original Microsoft Alumni (& Employees)
  •    Albany Academy Alumni
  •    OCS Professionals
  •    Avanade Employees and Alumni
  •    Ubuntu operating systems
  •    Medical - Healthcare Real Estate
  •    Microsoft Consulting Services - US Jobs
  •    Project Server Networking
  •    HTPC, Home Server and Home Automation Professional Group
  •    South Florida - Information Worker Professionals
  •    Microsoft BizSpark
  •    BOMA Medical Office and Healthcare Real Estate Forum
  •    Palm Beach Equine Clinic

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  • new ventures
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