SPECIAL SKILLS
• Proficiency in UNIX (Solaris, HPUX, AIX, Linux and OSX), C, C++, XML, SQL, Java (J2EE), Windows
OS, APL, Perl, X-Windows, CPLEX/ILOG solvers, WebMethods, databases (Oracle, Sybase and DB2), ARIS & Solution Manager.
• Familiarity with software design methodologies, database concepts, supply chain optimization and APICS concepts and vendors including i2 Technologies (certified FP, DP, DF (HA - High Availability), SCP, GLM, RCP, SCS, SCC, SPP, MP and SRM suite), Numetrix (SCI and EP/Linx), Red Pepper/PeopleSoft (PP, EP and DP) and SAP-APO (DP, SCC, SNP, PP/DS, GATP, BW).
• Strong mathematical skills (Applied Statistics & Operations Research/Combinatorics & Optimization)
• Fluent in English and German, including German business environments.
• Working knowledge of French, including French business environments.
• Society of Actuaries Exams.
EDUCATION
• University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
• Bachelor of Mathematics/Actuarial Science Co-Op degree
• Graduated May 1993.
• Electives in Economics, Accounting and Business Management
Optimieron, Inc. -- Toronto, Ontario
Founder and CEO, 11/00 – present
• Supply Chain Optimization consultancy founded by Michael Stahl covering product solutions by i2 Technologies, Numetrix/JD Edwards, SAP AG, PeopleSoft/Red Pepper and the ILOG/CPLEX solver suite.
• Client: Sappi Paper (Portland, Maine) 07/10 – 09/10
- Acted as SNP Lead for re-design and re-implementation of SNP Solution in conjunction with a re-design of Integration of Data via the Core Interface (CIF) for Fine Paper Mills.
- Re-design covered three paper mills and other off site production locations.
- Implemented Proof of Concept using SNP Optimizer for Rough Cut Capacity Planning with Block Planning and Advanced Safety Stock Planning.
- Assisted in re-design of Master Data structures in ECC from CO and MM modules for SNP data.
- Lead Knowledge Transfer for both SNP and CIF/Master Data for client.
• Client: Schneider Electric (Paris, France) 05/10 – 09/10
- Acted as SNP Lead for a MPS Solution for Global Electronics Manufacturer.
- Demonstrated Proof of Concept of MPS solution involving Rough Cut Capacity Planning for Global Factory network.
- Integrated MPS Solution to SNP DRP Solution for Global Network.
- Lead workshops to demonstrate the APO SNP combined solution.
- Determined solution for custom flow for Non-Stocking DRP locations.
- Documented Functional and Technical Specifications for developments for custom flows between ECC and APO.
- Determined solution for Non-Bridge Locations (not in ECC) and their Integration with APO DRP and MPS processes.
• Client: SABIC International (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) 08/09 – 04/10
- Acted as CTM/SNP Lead for a large APO project (90 mil. Euros) for Metals division of Petro-Chemical concern for EMDAD project.
- Completed Business Blueprint for Sales & Inventory Planning solution.
- Presented to executives a working prototype for using SNP CTM solution demonstrating capacity constrained planning using a custom Sequencing Matrix.
- Developed integration with BW of SNP solution for Reports and Backup.
- Architected integrated solution for S&IP to integrate with DP for S&OP for Long and Flat Products.
- Provided integration to PP/DS (Long & Flat) to pass planning results for Detailed Scheduling.
- Developed integration with Order to Cash and GATP for SNP.
- Specified developments for CTM customizations for CTM Cockpit, Sequence Matrix and multiple smaller customizations.
- Lead solution for two divisions from a Functional standpoint, designing process to work with ARIS defined solution.
- Defined and conducted Unit, Functional and Integration testing with the business.
- Created Authorizations Strategy.
- Defined Cut Over Strategy along with Project Plans (Long & Short term) for S&IP (SNP/CTM) implementation throughout the project.
- Worked with Off-shore developers in Germany and India to complete developments in a timely and on-budget manner.
• Client: Samsonite Global (Brussels, Belgium & Boston, USA & Hong Kong) 10/07 – 08/09
Acted as Global APO Lead & Architect for Samsonite Worldwide to three regions globally (America, Europe & Asia), providing expertise for a Global Template, reporting directly to Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Sourcing Officer (CSO) and Management Board (including CVC Venture Capital and RBSC).
- Assessed requirements for Sales & Operations Planning across all three regions against existing technology and planning methods.
- Provided results of study including Preliminary solution to C-level representatives and regional IT directors along with assessment of scoping of Processes by management consulting company.
- Created Global Roll-out Strategy to business for Asia (4 clusters of 12 Countries), Europe (25 Countries) and North America (3 Countries) along with future opportunities for South America. These Roll-Outs closely followed implementations of SAP AFS (Apparel & Footwear Solution) for client with heavy dependencies with SAP SD & MM modules.
- Advised Management Group to build a Global Sourcing Office (GSO) and a Global Consolidation Platform (GCP) for Samsonite Worldwide located in both Hong Kong and Ningbo, China. Demonstrated an initial Prototype for the Worldwide Network (GSO Solution) in both APO DP and SNP.
- Built Global Consolidation Platform with APO SNP to aggregate Net Requirements from Regions and Countries to realize Optimization savings from Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ) and Economic Order Quantities (EOQ). Production Version of Consolidation Platform went Live in October 2008 with full Cutover of All Global SKUs including Samsonite Black Label (Luxury Brand).
- Consolidated Requirements for Global Template that incorporated both S&OP and GSO needs via Workshops in Regional Offices (Brussels, Boston & Hong Kong).
- Provided a working demo of GATP for the Global Template incorporating a combination of the Rules-Based Basic Methods of Product Availability Check & Product Allocation.
- Demonstrated GATP to Business Groups on a Global Level. Alternative Locations were defined and used.
- Determined Global Processes for both S&OP and GSO which were reflected in the APO tool, enabling Global Planning using a CTM based solution matching Demand with Supply.
- Conducted Workshops for both Supply Planning and Demand Planning groups along with new Global Planning Groups.
- Lead a team of 4 consultants (1 APO ABAP Developer, 1 APO BW consultant, 1 DP Consultant, 1 SNP consultant) through full lifecycle - Scoping, Prototyping/Development & Implementation for Global Template.
- Providing on time and on-budget delivery of Consolidation Platform to Business for Global Planning.
- Provided entire solution for S&OP Planning incorporating DP, SNP, BW & Custom Developments including integration to AFS environment, rolled out to European Planning Group (Belgium).
- Managed Setup including Sizing of all hardware for the worldwide APO solution.
- Worked with GSO consultants (MM, FI/CO, SD) to provide Tracking & Trace and Key Performance Indicators to evaluate regions against Global Plan.
- Acted as sole liason for APO Group based in Belgium, traveling to London, Hong Kong, Brazil & Boston.
- Architected final solution incorporating both the S&OP processes along with Global (GSO) processes adapted into APO.
• Client: Telecom Italia (Rome, Italy) 07/07 – 09/07
- Providing APO Solution expertise for initial Prototype Phase for model for client utilizing APO SNP and DP, incorporating it with Available to Promise (GATP) and Product Allocation for large National Telecommunication Company.
- Successfully demonstrated GATP using Product & Location Product Substitution with Hierarchies for Telephone Products for Network.
- Worked with Big 5 Consulting company for APO prototype.
- Assisted with further ATP recommendations for solution as Subject Matter Expert.
• Client: Barilla S.p.A/Kamps Bakeries (Bremen, Germany) 02/07 – 07/07
- Providing APO Optimization Solution expertise for initial Prototype Phase for Production and Distribution (Network) utilizing APO SNP Optimizer for large German Bakery Group, evaluating existing processes and planning tools.
- Created Solution Design document for APO prototype.
- Working with key business users for sessions, Scoping exercises and manufacturing process meetings.
- Completed initial prototype with 37 DC’s, 15 Plants and 100 SKUs with demonstration to Barilla Management Board.
- Provided Phase 2 Implementation plan involving extension of APO Optimization model for Demand Planning and Production Planning/Detailed Scheduling solution.
- Conducted workshops with planning group members from throughout Germany to evaluate the Prototype.
- Performed sizing determination of Optimizer solution’s scalability for Planning group on using various technology mixes along with various possible solutions to determine final solution template.
• Client: SAP America/Haas Automation (Los Angeles, California) 12/06 – 04/07
- Provided Solution expertise for Blueprinting Phase of APO Solution for largest Worldwide Manufacturer of CNC Machinery, evaluating existing processes and planning tools.
- Determined Demand & Fulfillment Solution including the SAP APO modules of CTM, PP/DS (Optimizer) and SNP including Pallet Scheduling and Variant Configuration (APO VC). This exercised included current & future business requirements of the business.
- Worked with key business users for sessions, Scoping exercises and manufacturing process meetings.
- Evaluated previous Proof of Concept Proposal by previous Consultancy including previous recommendations of using APO SNP Optimizer with CTP (Characteristics Based Planning for PP/DS under GATP).
- Integrated APO Blueprint and Solution design with concurrent ECC Blueprinting groups involved in “Big-Bang” Implementation approach.
- Performed Hardware Sizing for Implementation for Development, Testing and Production Machines.
- Conducted evaluation of Development and Reporting Requirements for Project.
- Built ECC Variant Configuration Data Models and transferred to APO Master Data using CIF as demonstration to client.
• Client: Arcelor-Mittal (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) 08/06 - 11/06
- Supported Validation of APO SNP Heuristics RCCP Solution of model against current, In-House Solution for North American Operations, evaluating solution quality, explaining differences and implementing improvements in processes and design.
- Provided Functional and Technical Specifications for User Interface Enhancements for Master Data Maintenance for Custom Solution.
- Initiated Optimizer Solution RCCP for steel-making processes, replacing Heuristics based solution involving Capacity Balancing and MRP.
- Lead Requirement discussions for APO SNP Optimizer model for RCCP with Corporate Planners.
- Implemented processes for What-If/Simulation-based Planning for Corporate Management allowing for key strategic Long-Term Planning decisions to be made.
• Client: GE Healthcare (Oslo, Norway) 04/06-08/06
- Provided Solution expertise for replacement of Manugistics Demand & Fulfillment solution with APO Demand Fulfillment Solution (SNP & DP) to large Northern European Consultancy for project including current & future business requirements for Blueprinting phase.
- Initiated Demand Fulfillment Solution (APO DP, SNP & BW) designing To-Be processes & solution for Global Network consisting of 3 plants and 25 Distribution Centers as an Implementation Team Lead and Overall APO Expert for large Medical client in Contrast Media division.
- Worked with key business users for Matching and Mapping sessions, Scoping exercises and cost structure meetings.
- Worked with Planning group in Oslo frequently, arranging with a multinational group of participants.
- Created Project Plans and Budgets for Implementation including additional Project Roll-Outs for successive phases with recommendations of functionality to implement in each phase.
- Developed APO SNP with DP prototype for client to evaluate and demonstrate functionality of new system.
- Managed set-up and installation of hardware from HP to Sun Landscape for Development and Testing.
- Managed SNP developments for new system including customization of solution to match Manugistics solution as Solution Architect.
- Prepared Solution for successive Roll-Outs which would include RCCP and transition to SNP Optimizer for their Network.
• Client: British American Tobacco (Moscow, Russian & London, England) 01/06-05/06
- Provided assessment of Framework Solution (APO DP, SNP, PP/DS & BW) evaluating As-Is and To-Be processes & solution for Russia and West European Market as an APO Expert for large Tobacco client.
- Provided pre-sales information and demonstrations of APO SNP, DP and PP/DS functionality within organization to sell future implementation for both Western Europe and Russia.
- Assisted with Readiness Assessment for client, evaluating current R/3 structures, data mappings and other key areas.
- Worked with key business users for functionality Matching and Mapping sessions, Scoping exercises and cost structure meetings.
- Visited and worked with Planning Groups in Moscow arranging a multinational group of participants.
- Created Project Plans and Budgets for the implementations including development of initial template and successive Roll-outs to Western European regions for DP, SNP and PP/DS.
• Client: Syngenta AG (Basel, Switzerland) - 06/05-01/06
- Initiated Planning & Forecasting Framework Solution (APO DP, SNP & BW) designing To-Be processes & solution for 5 countries (UK, France, Italy, Germany & Spain) as an Implementation Team Lead and Overall APO Expert for large Agricultural Chemicals client.
- Provided Solution expertise for evaluation of future P&F Implementations to large European Consultancy for project including current & future business requirements.
- Participated in prototype (DP & SNP) demonstrations to IMC Country Planning groups in Basel working with a group of French, English and Italian participants.
- Conducted Knowledge transfer to Implementation consultants from European Consultancy.
- Evaluated existing prototype (DP & SNP with BW) for consulting company.
- Created Implementation Project Plans for five country Rollouts, handling constraints of resource allocation and budgets.
- Mapped target processes and organization, applications & interfaces and IS architecture & solutions.
- Successfully created a Sales & Distribution Planning solution within the DP module (Forecast Adjustment) and SNP module (Distribution) that met business requirements.
- Built Standard and country-specific test scripts, Generic UAT and User Training & documentation.
- Successfully implemented solution (DP & SNP modules) for two countries, Ireland and UK, on time and within budget.
- Within implementations, conducted successful UAT including managing and resolving outstanding issues.
- Conducted all Cut-over activities for Go-Live, followed by successful Post Implementation Support and Training to Planners.
- Provided UK and Ireland project expertise and experience to successive implementations in France, Germany and Italy forming the basis of the Implementation Solution Template.
• Client: Unilever Best Foods (London, England & Paris, France) - 08/04-05/05
- Co-Implemented APO SNP with BW for one division as a development technical resource, modeling for Product Technology Group (PTG) Supply Planning (Rough Cut Capacity Planning & Delivery Plan) for large CG&R French Foods client.
- Integrated solution with demand signal from APO DP forming a cohesive solution between DP and SNP.
- Provided Solution expertise for PTG Implementation where required in tandem with local Implementation member, conforming to PTG Supply Planning guidelines as designated by current & future business requirements.
- Visited and worked with new PTG Planning group in Paris, France often, working with a group of French, English and Dutch participants.
- Adopted & built job schedules for PTG Planning including new jobs for SNP Optimizer including Alerts, Optimizer Clean Up Routines and Delivery Plan generation.
- Interfaced PTG Planning Solution with Corporate Reporting System (BEST) to return both Production Plan & Delivery plan information to web-based Interface for PTG Planners.
- Modifying R/3 system setup for model locations, adapting Operating Company IDs for category-based PTG Solution.
- Provided knowledge transfer to business for the APO modules of SNP and BW.
- Brought in as APO SNP Optimization Expert to direct conversion of solutions from Heuristics to Optimizer as future business direction.
- Developed Group Planning Solution for Optimizer for Unilever Business requirements.
- Evaluated and charted future Hardware Requirements for Business for use of Optimizer as principal method for solutions.
- Tested SNP Optimizer for Upgrade from 3.0 to 4.0 and patches for all Development, Testing & Production boxes, evaluating that functionality and Unilever business Scenarios worked successfully.
- Provided solution to migrate Job Schedule from SNP Heuristics jobs to SNP Optimizer jobs including solution for reducing Optimization job failures (Optimization CleanUp Program).
- Assisted in major Upgrade of SNP from version 3.0 to 4.0 as a member of the Supply Planning (SP) Development Team for the Unilever Foods solution.
- Involved in Unit, String and Integration testing for same SNP upgrade.
- Determined Unilever Supply Planning Solution for Optimizer in Europe.
- Provided successful Pre-Sales demonstration solution to Russian Business Planning Group for use of SNP with Optimizer to capture the Russian Distribution Network requirements.
- Created and modeled initial Prototype for Russian Distribution Network using SNP with Optimizer for one business unit (local Home & Personal Care) with one Supply Unit (SU), two National Distribution Centers (NDCs), one Overflow Distribution Center and three Regional Distribution Centers (RDCs).
- Initial model demonstrated Push-Pull Distribution, Multiple Sources of Supply and Overflow Warehouse concepts along with Secondary requirement of Rounding of Shipments (Lot Sizing) between NDC and RDC. Also, model demonstrated correct net requirements on the SU and the effects of production on NDC stock.
- Worked with Russian Planning Group from Moscow, Russia over telephone to revise and extend Prototype (model costs & scenarios).
- Extended Russian Prototype to full network of Russian sites (4 SUs, 8 RDCs, 18 NDCs).
- Worked with CIF expert to set up Integration Models for Russian network to obtain necessary Master Data for Russian Prototype.
- Provided Intensive Care for week of Go-Live for Russian Implementation for Optimizer Solution.
- Successful Go-Live in May.
- Worked with German Planning Group in Hamburg on Russian Optimizer Model, providing expertise in solution design for Group/Campaign Planning initiative in Expert capacity, resolving modeling issues.
- Reviewed initial Optimizer Solution for Spain, providing training for Implementation Managers acting as subject matter expert.
- Successfully completed Phase 2 for PTG Planning for France, implementing Optimizer Group Planning functionality, extending model and training Users.
- Implemented SNP complementary solution of PP/DS to St. Dizier, France Production for production of Sauces to schedule for Resource Allocations.
- Allowed for simulated PP/DS schedule, adopting the optimized schedule into the operative planning version.
- Provided solution expertise for integration with SNP for PP/DS solution.
• Client: Procter & Gamble (Frankfurt, Germany and Geneva, Switzerland) - 08/03-05/04
- Implemented APO SNP for two divisions along with BW as a technical resource, modeling for Category Supply Planning (Rough Cut Capacity Planning) for large CG&R client.
- Provided knowledge transfer to business for the APO modules of SNP, DP and BW.
- Set up APO (DP and SNP) and BW business environments extending ABAPs and providing debugging expertise.
- Worked with key business users for Matching and Mapping sessions, Scoping exercises and cost structure meetings.
- Acted as Team Lead for roll-out of both SNP (with DP) implementations.
- Refined model’s output quality through modification of Heuristics and cost structures for Development, Acceptance and Production models.
- Created a Least Cost Solution, considering aggregated demand by location and finite capacity by location over a monthly bucketed solution for a five year horizon.
- Production, Transportation and Storage costs considered by Optimizer in model along with Target Inventory Levels.
- Lot sizing for production and transportation were also considered for certain key materials.
- Model was also constructed such that the Optimizer considered Source Determination and Material constraints.
- Further Optimization modeling for Maximum Stock Levels by Products and Resource Capacity were implemented.
- Incorporated following Master Data for Model: Locations, Products, Resources, PPMs, Transportation Lanes, SNP Optimizer profiles along with Optimizer costs.
- Set up User Optimizer Input Log with modifications for each Business Unit.
- Lead testing for acceptance of BW data for five InfoCubes associated with project.
- Conducted establishment of Interfaces for projects in Europe, allowing framework of implementation be set up for both R/3 and non-R/3 Supply Chain systems.
- Worked with US product group in refining the template for other global regions for both BW and APO components of implementation for P&G.
- Mapped out program for implementation around upgrades of R/3 boxes along with upgrades and refinements to the APO hosts.
- Integrated using CIF for a number of divisions and acted as coordinator setting up scheduling of data into and from Planning Production hosts.
- Provided Integration and Conversion of data from various source systems including MS Excel and various Legacy systems for Planning.
- Visited and worked with Planning group in Geneva, Switzerland frequently, arranging a multilingual group of French, English, Italian and German participants.
• Client: BMW Group, Gmbh (Munich, Germany) – 09/02-07/03
- Implemented (functional expert role with some technical tasks) APO SNP and DP for BMW Group in Munich to handle planned orders and purchase requisitions along with stock transfers for tactical, cross-plant planning.
- Provided expertise and definition in the areas of Supply Planning heuristics (quota arrangements, lead times, calendars, and lot-sizing rules, Supply Planning optimization (linear optimization and multi-integer linear programming techniques based on simplex-based algorithms and branch and bound methods), and Capable-to-Match functionality (constraint-based propagation techniques and goal-oriented programming).
- Provided BMW with a solution using SNP Optimizer to define at a high-level production and storage locations and reduce the number of stock transfers and related stock costs providing the most cost effective solution for this network.
- Production (PPM), Transportation and Storage costs considered by Optimizer in model.
- Model was also constructed such that the Optimizer considered Source Determination and Material constraints.
- Incorporated following Master Data for Model: Locations, Products, Resources, PPMs, Transportation Lanes along with Optimizer costs.
- Included Prioritization of Production Resources and Procurement Locations for Optimizer in Model via Production and Transportation Costs, respectively.
- Managed Optimizer Cost Profile to fine tune relative costs.
- Generated Feasible Plans and worked with Business Users on Soft Constraint (Due Date, etc.) issues.
- Provided Benchmarking and Method matching to Model on Optimizer Linear Programming technique (Simplex, Dual Simplex, Interior Point) for client.
- Assisted in architecting of PP/DS modules into APO system with client, devising integration plans and testing procedures.
- Acted as subject matter expert for holistic approach for planning systems including PP/DS.
- Provided solution integration between SNP and PP/DS modules, implementing prototyped PP/DS solutions for clients.
- For same client, assisted with initial scoping and beginning of implementation for GATP for same dealer network including Rules-Based Availability Checks under a Prototype Model.
- Provided expertise and definition in the areas of Supply Planning heuristics (quota arrangements, lead times, calendars, and lot-sizing rules, Supply Planning optimization (linear optimization and multi-integer linear programming techniques based on simplex-based algorithms and branch and bound methods), and Capable-to-Match functionality (constraint-based propagation techniques and goal-oriented programming).
- Worked with a multi-national group of planning experts from North America and throughout Europe (Germany, France, Italy and the UK).
• Client: K-Mart, Inc (Troy, MI, USA) – 06/02-08/02
- Implemented Merchandise Planner at retail client for BR1 in the role of a technical and functional consultant, assisting with design, installation and testing.
- Acted as one Team Lead of North American implementation, spread through Mexico, Canada and the United States.
- Assisted with solution design for Merchandise Planner for business release.
• Client: Infineon Technologies Gmbh (Munich, Germany) – 09/01-05/02
- Provided functional and technical expertise for SCP (Semiconductor template) allowing setup of application support with release and change management for international semiconductor manufacturer located in Europe.
- Assisted with knowledge transfer of i2 packages to international consulting company involved at Infineon.
- Incorporated Excel solution for planning through conversion into i2 processes.
- Co-architected Heuristics solutions and refinements for chip manufacturing solution.
- Assisted with design studies of SCP enhancements to Divisional Model at Infineon.
- Architected High Availability solution for client allowing continuous planning solution for EMEA and Asian Business Units.
• Client: Toshiba Gmbh (Regensburg, Germany) - 06/01-09/01
- Provided functional and technical expertise for SCP (ELOPs template) allowing go-live for global laptop manufacturer located in Europe.
- Created test cases and structures for SCP model.
- Conducted functional training for key teams involved with go-live.
- Assisted with debugging of weekly and monthly production planning during first planning iterations for same laptop manufacturer.
- Coordinated solution for German subsidiary with Japanese parent company.
• Client: Nortel Networks (Brampton, ON, Canada & Research Triangle, NC) – 11/00-06/01
- Implemented integration of RCP to DP for large communications and technology company for Enterprise division at client.
- Designed the incorporation of demand forecasts from Wireless Division’s SAP APO Demand Planning component, integrating between divisions’s Business Information Warehouse (SAP BW) through the importation and conversion of data into an InfoCube along with i2’s Active Data Warehouse (ADW) along with various other formats including Legacy MS Excel spreadsheets.
- Provided functional consulting in the areas of statistical methods, causal analysis and composite forecasting for APO DP and i2’s DP.
- Assisted with data subset definitions for planners using both Demand Planning products (i2 and SAP APO).
- Functionally defined refinement steps of the demand plan for users again of both DP products at Nortel.
- Assisted in integration and design of RCP, DP, DF (High Availability) and APO PP/DS.
- Assisted with integration programming for FP for same organization.
- Provided functional product expertise to DP and DF (High Availability) users for divisions, designing planning workflow, co-coordinating job scheduling, providing user requirements analysis and functional specifications.
- Implemented APO Demand Planner for Network Products division at Nortel Networks for two sites (Brampton, ON and Research Triangle, NC) in a functional role.
- Functionally assisted with the definition of reports through SAP BW for DP related areas of forecast accuracy and trending.
Deloitte Consulting -- Toronto, Ontario
Senior i2 Consultant, Supply Chain Optimization Services Group, 02/00-11/00
• Implemented i2 Technologies modeling solutions using Demand Planner, Supply Chain Planner, and RhythmLink along with other tools.
• Assisted in building i2 Supply Chain practice for Canada.
• Implemented a Global Sandbox for internal development of all i2 products for North American practice.
• Performed Pre-Sales activities including model building for potential TradeMatrix clients in the automotive industry (General Motors, Detroit, MI) and Telecommunications (AT&T Canada, Toronto, Canada).
• Implemented CG&R SCP template for major railway (CN Rail Intermodal, Montreal and Toronto, Canada) adopting this template for this particular transportation network problem including scoping, solution design, and proof-of-concept.
• Adapted SCP CG&R implementation to meet functional specifications for network visibility (DF-Stage 2).
• Provided base functional product training to CN Rail (Intermodal division) for DP, SCP and DF.
• Provided design expertise for DP portion of CN Rail implementation.
IBM Canada Limited -- Toronto, Ontario
Senior Consultant, Supply Chain Implementation Group, IBM Global Services, 05/99–02/00
• Implemented i2 Technologies modeling solutions using Demand Planner, Supply Chain Planner and RhythmLink.
• Established new Supply Chain practice for Canada for IBM with a team of other professionals.
• Contributed supply chain application expertise in a joint i2/SAP implementation as co-architect for a large multi-national, Canadian based electronics and communications company (Nortel Networks/Bay Networks) implementing both i2 and SAP (SCC, DP, SNP&D) software.
• Evaluated and integrated planning systems of above two companies after merger of Nortel Networks and Bay Networks.
• Trained in i2 SCP, DP, SCS, GLM and Rhythmlink.
• Trained in SAP APO (SCC, DP, GATP and SNP).
• Participated in pre-sales activities including scoping exercises and prototype model building for services of i2 Technologies products for clients such as Canadian Wheat Pool (Winnipeg, Canada), Gennum (Burlington, Canada) and Ford Canada (Oakville, Canada).
• Provided implementation services for SCP integration and modeling with ADW using eBPO ELOPs template at Celestica Limited (Toronto, ON) for BR1 release.
• Assisted in defining technical specifications and changes at Celestica for SCP.
• Responsible for training clients and internal consulting groups on i2 products including DP, SCP and DF.
Red Pepper/PeopleSoft Limited -- San Mateo, California
Professional Services Consultant, Supply Chain Optimization Group for NE USA, 11/97–05/99
• Provided modeling solutions to clients using Production Planning and Enterprise Planning agent software.
• Provided Data Integration via the Data Bridge technology.
• Trained in PeopleSoft Manufacturing and Red Pepper tools.
• Managed successful, on time implementation of planning components for Corning Photonics (Corning, NY), Pioneer Plastics (Auburn, ME), Fairchild Semiconductor (Portland, ME) and Racal Communications (Rockville, MD).
• Lead teams implementing various modules of Supply Chain solution including Order Management, Production Planning and Enterprise Planning.
• Assisted in the incorporation of a CPLEX LP solver in the Production Planning component.
• Tested Production Planning for PeopleSoft 7.5 release.
• Assisted in the development of the PeopleSoft Supply Chain Demand Planning component through field trials in conjunction with PeopleSoft development in San Mateo.
Numetrix Limited (formerly JD Edwards & PeopleSoft, now Oracle) -- Toronto, Ontario
Quality Assurance Analyst, Product Specialist and Product Manager, 02/95–10/97
• Responsible for Linx (now Enterprise Planner, a strategic and tactical optimization tool for modeling the entire supply chain via OR technology via a CPLEX solver with heuristics).
• Provided project and product management for Linx team including 2 developers, 1 tester and 1 documentation specialist through two on-time releases, including beta test cycles, special product enhancements and new ports to Windows NT, SGI multi-processor and DEC multi-processor workstations.
• Acted as a first line of support for clients and Numetrix consultants for Linx and also for SCI; a collaborative decision-support integration tool, providing modeling solutions, bug determination and fixes, installation assistance, and hardware tuning.
• Completed regression and benchmark testing, evaluating the performance of solvers, solve method, hardware, configuration and tuning.
• Provided internal and external product demonstrations of Linx and SCI.
• Acted in a pre-sales capacity, discussing capabilities of software by building models for potential clients and providing solutions for specific business needs.
• Provided consulting expertise to clients for modeling and hardware requirements for IBM, DEC, HP, SGI and Intel based PC platforms.
• Provided assistance to the VP of R&D, in matters of urgency.
• Worked with the University of Toronto researchers in Numetrix product development.
• Clients in the following industries; CPG, Chemical and Life Scientific
Consultant, Montreal, Quebec
Owner and Consultant, 10/93-02/95
• UNIX and Windows systems analysis, evaluation and recommendations to small business firms.
• Insurance analysis and recommendations.
• Expert systems architecture design and review.
• Dealt with French speaking clients including multinationals such as Chanel.
• Familiarized self with French business climate in Montreal.
