Abstract
Brad has been active in the IBM midrange et al marketplace for the past 29 years. During that time he has progressed from entry level technical capabilities through the ranks of IT Management and consulting to his current status as a senior consultant with expertise in IBM AS/400 (iSeries), Linux, and Windows technology.
Brad’s skill sets include data modeling, systems and data migration / cleanup / normalization , systems security, system design & architecture, user/management/IS liaison, performance optimization (hardware, software, database), formal education planning, CRP, DRP, communications, interfaces, and in depth systems programming and management.
Brad’s extensive exposure to various business environments (manufacturing, distribution, point of sale, transportation, retail, financial, insurance, trust, securities, banking etc.) has resulted in a well rounded knowledge base in areas of business practices and their relevance to IS principals, and an inherent ability to quickly analyze and adapt to any business requirement, and to communicate effectively at any level.
Brad has attained great proficiency with Windows and associated software He is highly skilled in producing presentations and documentation, as well as interface from AS/400 to PC Windows based packages.
Since 1985, Brad has worked extensively with JD Edwards software on the AS/400 platform. He has experience in all financials, payroll, work order, DRP, MRP, and inventory applications especially in areas of interface, functionality extension and integrity enhancement. This, combined with his extensive iSeries knowledge, makes him a perfect fit for any technical aspect of JDE support and/or implementation. Although Brad’s skill sets fall more to the technical side, his extensive experience provides the capability to perform effectively in a functional capacity as well.
Since 1997, Brad has worked extensively with Linux in areas of networking, AS/400 integration, internet services and use of Linux on the desktop.
In addition to the IBM AS/400 marketplace, Brad has also been active in areas of client/server, general networking (LAN/WAN), and Internet/Intranet encompassing all ranges of computer systems architecture from the PC to the mainframe.
Skill sets
Soft Skills
Systems Analysis
29 Years
Project Management
5 Years
Programming
26 Years
Database Modeling
14 Years
Consulting
24 Years
IT Management
10 Years
CRP
8 Years
Business Analysis
3 Years
EDI
2 Years
Software Design
25 Years
Forms Design
3 Years
Systems Integration
17 Years
Web Design
8 Years
Operating Systems
I5/OS OS/400
23Years
Linux
18 Years
Windows
25 Years
VM/XP
1.5 Years
ERP Packages
JD Edwards
12 Years
BPCS
1 Year
Mapics
2 Years
SAP
6 Months
JBA
2 Years
CMS
2 Years
Unitrax
2.5 Years
Database
DB2/400
23 Years
MySQL
9 Years
MS SQL Server
2 Years
MS Access
15 Years
Oracle
6 Months
PostgreSQL
1 Year
Development
ILE RPG
17 Years
WDSC
8Years
SQL/400
20 Years
Sequel
3 Years
ANSI SQL
23 Years
Java
1 Year
VBA
8 Years
ILE Cobol
2 Years
Internet
TCP/IP
7 Years
Apache Server
4 Years
SwishMax
2 Years
.NET
6 Months
Bluefish
1 Year
HTML
5 Years
Java
1 Year
CSS
1 Year
Productivity Software
MS Project
11 Years
Visio
15 Years
MS Word
20 Years
MS Excel
20 Years
Lotus Notes
1 Year
MS Powerpoint
10 Years
OS/400 PDM
20 Years
MS Outlook
3 Years
Forms 400
1 Year
Crystal Reports
1 Year
Kontact
3 Years
Adobe Acrobat
3 Year
Open Office
10 Years
WDSC
3 Years
Qualifications
proven project leadership and management skills
proven IT and operational management skills
innovative architectural approach to systems design
proven database modeling and software design expertise
extensive database tuning, normalization and migration experience
26 years systems analysis, data management architecture, development, technical support, department and project management experience
13 years JD Edwards ERP implementation, modification, integrity enhancement, interface primarily in developmental and technical implementation roles and in some cases functional roles.
expert level of knowledge of IBM iSeries (AS/400)
architecture and internals
communication features (TCP/IP, FTP, MQ Series, APPN, APPC,, DCE, DDM, Client Access 400, etc.)
Application Enabling products (ILE/RPG, RPG/400, RPG III, RPG II , VA/RPG, ILE, DB2/400, SQL, CL, DDM, system API programming, all development utilities
MI (Machine Instruction code)
IFS, HFS, OFS file systems
Apache web server
SSL/SSH
Sockets programming
cross-platform and cooperative application design between AS/400, PC and OSS platforms running under Windows (95 98 NT 2000 XP) and Linux
Client/Server development utilizing such products as Web Smart, VBA, VS.NET, Java, MQ Series,
Internet/Intranet development and database integration
well versed in Linux implementation and integration
excellent communication, analytical, documentation and writing skills
experienced in financial, manufacturing, point of sale, distribution, retail, mass marketing, insurance, supply chain, banking/trust, and service industries
proven ability to quickly absorb new concepts and technologies and effectively utilise any and all skill sets to provide innovative solutions resulting in superior products at reduced cost
Curriculum Vitae
F.O.Q. Ltd.
July 1990 – Present
Systems Architecture
Technical Support of AS/400 and Related Technologies
ILE (RPG, Cobol, C), SQL design and development
Peoplesoft Enterprise/JD Edwards Support, Enhancement, Implementation, data migration
CMS Support, Enhancement, Integration, Implementation, data migration
Project management
Database migration, cleansing, tuning
Data architecture
Systems security
High Availability
Liaison with upper management and the user community
Data modeling, analysis and optimization
AS/400 multi-iterative core server system architecture enabling simple interface from any platform
Capacity, disaster recovery, new products planning
Communications: analysis, configuration, planning and resource management, seamless integrated real time solutions for network AS/400 and peripherals via TCP/IP, SNA, SNADS, Java, Linux, CA/400, HTML, PHP
Performance tuning and analysis encompassing benchmark testing, memory & storage management & low level configuration, database: analysis; optimization; normalization, software optimization, resource optimization, CRP
Systems programming including dynamic subsystem and program generation, operating system shells, command interfaces, etc.
System security: planning; implementation
MI (machine instruction) level development
Client server & Internet/Intranet development utilizing VA/RPG, SQL
A/R, A/P, G/L, O/E, MRP, JIT, Transportation, Shipping, Logistics, GIS, POS, Distribution, Retail, Payroll, Time management design, development, and implementation
Client List in Chronological Order
Please refer to Appendix A for details of services provided
Citigroup Global Transaction Services
Netlink
Sima Solutions LLC
CIBC
Woodbridge Group
Thompson Carswell
Chubb Security Ltd
Ministry of Education of Ontario
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare
JD Irving Ltd
Whitehall Robins Ltd
Nadiscorp Logistics
ICI (Paints) Canada Inc
Baxter Medical Corporation
Edwards Lifesciences Canada
Merrill Lynch
Libbey Inc.
AMP of Canada Ltd
IBM Canada Ltd.
Esso Canada Ltd.
Unitel Communications Ltd
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Ltd.
Sun Life Trust
Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario
Edgecombe Group Ltd
Cantoc Business Systems Inc.
First Marathon Securities Ltd
MGV Computer Consulting Ltd.
Strano Food Service Ltd.
Samuel, Son & Company Ltd.
Alpine Electronics of Canada Ltd.
IBM Canada Laboratory
Jan 1989 - July 1990
Contract Consultant (AS/400, System/36/38, 3090)
development of RPG II, III, /400 compilers and run time routines
remote customer compiler troubleshooting via ECS
extensive communications exposure
rewrite ANLZRPG (S/36 to AS/400 Migration Assistant)
training of new staff
frequent consultation with senior staff regarding requirements of the RPG languages customer base
analysis, enhancement, and troubleshooting of RPG related communications routines and interfaces
extensive contact with and support of Level 2 Software Support department at the IBM Laboratory in Rochester, Minnesota
extensive self-study of AS/400 as provided within the IBM training library throughout the duration of the contract
Contractors Network Corporation
Jan 1987 - Oct 1988
Contract Consultant (System/36)
System/36 programming and analysis
extensive telecommunications support (remote processing, ICF, 3270 emulation
support and modification of J.D. Edwards software
Bic Canada Inc.
Sep 1986 - Jan 1988
Data Processing Manager
Department Management
MIS staff training and supervision
requirements planning and budgeting
senior level programming and analysis
MAPICS A/P & G/L support and modification
IBM System/34 to System/36 Conversion
Cadillac Lumber Inc.
March 1986 - July 1986
Contract Consultant (System/36)
general programming and analysis
Paperjacks Publishing Ltd April 1985 -March 1986
Data Processing Manager
Department Management
IBM System/34 programming and analysis
J.D. Edwards software conversion and implementation
Data migration to JDE
Columbus Computer Business Systems Inc.
December 1984 - March 1985
Contract Consultant (System/36)
IBM System/36 programming and analysis
support and implementation of AMPS MRP and release accounting system specific to suppliers of the “Big Three” auto manufacturers
development and support of electronic billing, payments, reporting systems
Erco Industries Ltd.
June1984 December 1984
Contract Consultant (System/34)
IBMSystem/34 programming and analysis
restructure and reorganize sales, payroll and work order systems in preparation for conversion to PRIME hardware
database migration
Sheridan Computer Services Ltd
December 1982 - May 1984
Programmer/Operator
IBM System/34 programming and analysis
daily running of systems in a service bureau environment
JDA Software Services February 1982 - November 1982
Programmer
IBM System/34 programming and analysis for various clients in a consulting environment
Contact information
Brad R. Doyle
Phone (289) 805-1695
E-mail BradRDoyle@Yahoo.ca