Daniel H. Smith

9 Wood Duck Road   Marstons Mills, MA  02648

(508) 420-5676

Lightship@yahoo.com


Professional Objective

A position as an Business System Application Developer that will capitalize on my nearly 25 years experience on IBM iSeries and predecessor platforms.

 

Qualification Highlights

·        Superior analytical and problem solving skills.

·        Innovative, creative and timely solutions for complex customer requirements.

·        Extensive experience in:

¾      evaluating end-user requirements and applying to complex information management solutions

¾      third party system development, application system analysis, design, programming, and technical management on many applications and application categories

¾      Infinium Software products, BPCS MRP and Back Office, Dunn & Bradstreet midrange products, and various custom applications.

·        Works well with users and technical staff  to quickly assess and assimilate business requirements, and effectively target resources to critical needs.

·        Strictly adheres to client coding, style, and documentation standards on all projects to ensure maintainability and continuity of all code produced. 

 

Recent Achievements

·        Lead EDI programmer - Automated and simplified EDI Order(850) receipt system for $100M manufacturer.   

·        Customized PKMS Warehouse Management System and provided Help Desk resolution of user issues.

·        Performed remote and onsite application system design, development and ongoing maintenance on multiple AS/400s across the nation. 

·        Managed NT technical staff and AS/400 operations staff to design and execute MIS Site Management during client expansion, including AS/400 upgrade within NT WAN environment using TCPIP Protocols.

·        Designed and developed an extensive sales management reporting system over BPCS MRP system.

·        Developed Infinium A/R Lockbox matching modifications.

·        Implemented PGP Encryption Interface module for Bank/AP Payment Matching.

·        Completed PKMS receiving to Infinium Receiving module to HFA Accounts Payable System Interface project.

·        Developed Hospital Supervisor Template Requisitioning System over Infinium’s Material Management module.

 

Computer Expertise

 

Hardware: 

·        IBM iSeries (AS/400), S/38

·        PC, DEC VAX, Wang,

 

Software: 

·        RPG Free, RPGLE, RPG/400, SQL, CL, Query, DDS, Subfiles, COBOL, Client / Iseries Access, DDM, DB2, Journaling,  MIS Operations, performance tuning, TCPIP, FTP, PGP Encryption

·        Various Database Utilities, Websphere, Code 400, Hawkeye

·        Infinium/SSA Global Applications, GL, PL, AP, AR, FA, MM, HR, EM, JP, EX,

·        PKMS, WMS, BPCS (G/L, MRP) ACS – Inventory/Procurement/Ordering

·        Cost Accounting systems, Hospital Grant Management system, Payroll 

·        Change Management System, Turnover CMS, Implementer

 

Management Expertise

·        Project/technical management

·        IT Operations management

·        PC Network management

 

Professional Experience

 

            Lightship Technologies, Inc. Marstons Mills, Massachusetts (1996 – Present)

            Owner / President

Independent consulting firm specializing in Information system management, designing, and upgrading GL, AP, and AR interfaces. Clients include Jones of New York, Maxwell Shoe Company Inc, Catholic Medical Center, Christmas Tree Shops, Mupac Electronics Packaging, Florida Crushed Stone, New Seabury Resort, Universal Studios, Ideal Manufacturing, Fraser Paper.

·        Design, program and implement FA, HR, payroll, MRP, inventory, purchasing, warehouse, cost accounting, grants management, and EDI. 

·        Performs technical needs analysis and project planning for various clients. 

·        Develops environmental management software, equipment maintenance software, and Hotel Reservation/Client Relations Systems.

·        Developed complex sales and management reporting system for 90m

·        Conduct technical and application training classes at various client sites.

·        Assist in Sarbanes/Oxley audits.

·        Manage multiple programmers on various projects.

 

Infinium Software, Inc. Hyannis, Massachusetts (1990 – 1995) 

            Senior Technical Project Leader

·        Responsible for up to ten programmers in the analysis, design, development, packaging and technical support of the Material Management software package.

·        Developed Software 2000’s Environmental Management System as a Senior AS/400 Programmer.

·        Implemented Aldon Change Management System for the MM product and assisted other departments.

·        Conducted AS/400 technical application training classes at customer sites and at Software 2000’s World User Conferences.

 

Dunn & Bradstreet Software Natick, Massachusetts (1987 – 1990)        

            General Ledger Project Leader

·        Responsible for up to six programmers in the analysis, development, packaging, documentation and technical support of Dunn & Bradstreet’s General Ledger System over all mini computer environments:  AS/400, System 38, DEC VAX, WANG.

·        AS/400 liaison to in-house R&D and to IBM in Rochester, MN.

 

Keane Inc. Boston, Massachusetts (1985 – 1987)          

            Senior AS/400 Programmer

·        Onsite client development and support at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

·        Completed and supported a customized Grants Management System.

·        Supported purchasing, general ledger, accounts payable and payroll systems.

 

Four Winds Enterprises, Inc. San Diego, California (1984 – 1985)           

            Programmer/Analyst

·        Converted, restructured and packaged the ELKE Equipment Maintenance System.

·        Supported national and international clients using the Equipment Maintenance System.

 

Education and Training

·        AA Business Administration,  United States International University  

·        Course work toward BS in Computer Science from North Eastern University and National University.

·        Attended Common Conferences and the New England User Group Conferences.

·        Technical education including C++, Java, Visual Basic 4.0, Small Talk, HTML, Object Oriented Design,

·        Infinium GL, PL, AR, HR application classes.  

·        In house Business Management training courses for level 2 Managers, while at Dunn & Bradstreet.

·        IBM AS/400 Training in Rochester, MN as part of the initial roll-out of the platform.