
Microsoft Application Solutions Engineer - Restaurant Systems at McDonald's
Greater Chicago Area

Microsoft Application Solutions Engineer - Restaurant Systems at McDonald's
Greater Chicago Area
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.
* 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
(Public Company; MCD; Restaurants industry)
June 2009 — Present (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
(Self-Employed; Writing and Editing industry)
September 2006 — Present (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.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
October 2006 — April 2007 (7 months)
Lead functional/technical SME for Proof of Concept showcasing the latest Microsoft Server, Database and .net Technologies
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Retail industry)
February 2006 — June 2006 (5 months)
Lead and PM for design and deployment of 3 Microsoft CS 2007 commerce sites.
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
February 2004 — February 2006 (2 years 1 month)
Microsoft Information Worker Practice Director with emphasis on CRM 3.0, Biztalk, Share Point and Project Server
(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2001 — October 2003 (2 years 6 months)
Solution Developer and System Engineer. Microsoft Enterprise Solutions
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Consumer Goods industry)
February 2000 — February 2001 (1 year 1 month)
eCommerce Lead for Lancome US/Canada ecommerce site.
(Public Company; MSFT; Computer Software industry)
September 1996 — January 1999 (2 years 5 months)
Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS) - Financial Services Vertical
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 1991 — September 1996 (5 years 1 month)
IT Consulting services for Financial Services.
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Law Practice industry)
May 1990 — May 1991 (1 year 1 month)
Responsible for network technologies, application services and IT operations for a 200+ employee Law Firm.
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
January 1989 — May 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.
(Law Practice industry)
August 1987 — January 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.
Liberal Arts, Politics 1984 — 1987
Biology, Chemistry 1981 — 1982
Classics, Literature, Athletics and Military Science 1976 — 1981
Home Automation, Assistive Technology, eCommerce, Windows Mobile, sailing, kayaking, astronomy, marine navigation, aviation, orchids, religion, Social Networking
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