Eric - Architecte DELPHI

Expérience professionnelle


As Project Manager for Microsoft consulting services, managing several projects across France and Belgium

As Enterprise Architect for Liberty Global, to implement the news DOCSIS 3.1 high speed cable modem infrastructure and monitoring sytems, architecture of a new pan European VOIP system, new data warehouse infrastructure

As Enterprise / Lead Architect for IBM/IS4F, to implement PSF regulation for data center legal and security policies for shared banking data centers.

As Migration manager for Allianz, to coordinate and manage the migration of legacy data centers (IBM mainframe and midrange servers) to a shared European data center

-As Program Manager in 2015, to coordinate all projects related to the transfer of activities and IT services from the Federal office of Employment to the Regional Office of Employment and EDI integration with government agencies
As part time consultant to assist SME in migration of legacy accounting systems to Microsoft NAV, specific adaptations for the Belgian market, data migration, and development of NAV training material.
As senior Architect in 2014 the remit was to produce several Requests For Proposal aiming to replace a company wide printing infrastructure, reducing costs by 30% and the modernization and optimization of the company's Wide Area Network at the layer 3 and layer 2.

As Interim Manager in 2013-2014 the aim was to save a company on the verge of bankruptcy. Several bold, swift and decisive actions have saved the business and secured its long-term viability. Modernized the IT infrastructure and business processes to cope with the new growth of the company

Recruited by Fujitsu in 2012 and 2013 with the mission to devise an approach to a challenging contract. Tasked with hosting and managing the entire European Infrastructure of Bridgestone – migrating IT systems from Hewlett Packard to new UK centralized facilities, Fujitsu soon realized this was a perilous exercise. Changing the strategic perspective of this from ‘server’ to ‘system’ enabled a new focus and paved the way to deal with business prioritization, interdependencies between systems, migration risks, business risks and planification of migration batches and testing - while maintaining business continuity. The project encompassed successful migration and systems management of the 1400 servers and 160 core applications from data centers across Europe in tandem with planning and controlling activities in Europe, Russia and India support centers. In another assignment Project Manager to oversee a MS Navision pan European re-deployment.

Hired to turn around numerous late projects; including with FOREM, Belgacom and Federal Police where a complete restructure of the teams and projects enabled a common vision to be realized and the ultimate project goals to be reached.

Successful track record managing geographically fragmented teams; recently coordinated activities between staff in Kazan, Russia, Pune India, London and Brussels for a significant migration project. With Hewlett Packard, also managed several teams located in France, Germany and Holland.

Successfully reorganized and managed numerous electronic payments projects for Atos Worldline – Banksys including petrol payment cards, migration of credit card processing applications and deployment of new POS terminals.

As Infrastructure Architect with ING Bank, validated the technical infrastructure requirements for new development and maintenance projects and improved existing systems using a Six Sigma approach.

Outstanding planning and organizational agility; consistent resolve and capacity to surmount the biggest obstacles - from organizing events to handling security breaches in a data centre to reorganizing a project or business. In the early 2000’s, organized, hosted and performed in a live music event within only 10 hours notice to 2000 people outside the European Parliament.
As Architect with ICTRA/SNCB, successfully coordinated the project to upgrade or replace several legacy applications and improve performance and integration quality for the Belgian railways company.
Continuously increases capacity to build valuable, progressive working relationships, demonstrating skill in rejuvenating diminished relationships and bringing parties together. With Belgacom in 2008, recognized their reputation in the industry for asking companies for bids then changing their minds which led to consulting companies ceasing to invest money in replying for calls to tender. Reached out and effectively re-established relationships with key players including CSC and Accenture.
With the Belgian Federal Police, took over and managed an unstructured project for a bespoke geographical information system, incorporating all levels of maps of the Belgian territory. Bought the project back on track, delivering it on time and in budget.
As Consultant with MasterCard International; redesigned and implemented MasterCard’s software to manage the routing and processing functions of the credit card authorization and validation network.
Talent for putting together systems that are self sustaining and capable of continuing with no further intervention. With the Belgian Post, designed a new system for printing and delivering postage stamps. 12 years on, it is still in production and is the only IT system in place from that period.

Technical Summary


Computer and Infrastructure Summary:
Wintel servers, Intel based PC systems, Linux, Apple, Stratus, Tandem,
Mainframe: IBM Z series,3090
Methodologies: SCRUM, Agile, TOGAF, Prince2, Cortex, RUP, Gane Sarson, Cortex, SSADM, CTP Snake (rad), Yourdon/Demarcos, Navigator, Use Case modeling /UML
Databases: Mysql, MS SQL server 4.2-2012, Informix 7.3-9.2, Oracle, Sybase 4.2-11, Postgres, Dbase
Virtualization: Vmware ESX, Vsphere, Openstack, KVM, Proxmox
Cloud: AWS, Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, Azure, Docker, Microservices, JSON, REST

Microcontrollers /embedded systems
Atmel microcontrollers, Arduino, ARM (STM32), EPS8266, MT7688AN, SDR (Software Defined Radio), Rapid Hardware Prototyping, RFID (MIFARE, contactless cards), IOT (Internet of things)

Communications Summary:
Windows server, NT, Lan Manager, Windows, TCP/IP, NFS, SAN, Clustering, virtualization
Internet Technologies: HTML, ASP, CGI, PHP, MS Explorer, Netscape, Java, Javascript
Enterprise Software: Enterprise Project Portfolio Management, Sharepoint, Alfresco, VOIP, Asterisk, OpenSIPS
EDI, CDR, telecoms billing, OSS BSS, ISO 8583, SWIFT messaging, DOCSIS 3.0 /3.1
DMX, Art-Net, Service Oriented Architecture


Software Summary:
Packages: MS Navision 2009/2016, SAP FI /CO /MM/ PS, Siebel CRM, OpenERP, SugarCRM, K2 Workflow
Operating systems: Windows, Windows server, AIX, Unix System V, LINUX, SCO Unix, HP-UX, Ubuntu, Debian, IBM zOS, MVS, CICS, Apple OSX

Languages: Delphi 5-XE10.4, C#, Visual studio, Eclipse, .NET, C, C++, Ruby on Rails, Java, Basic, FORTRAN, Assembler, COBOL, Pascal, Unix shell scripts.

Business Intelligence/BI: SAP Crystal reports, Business Objects, trainer in financial analysis, custom designed data warehouses /ETL
Eric ********

Appendix


Full Project / Career Summary 1995 to Present

Enterprise Architect for Liberty Global (2017), to implement the news DOCSIS 3.1 high speed cable modem infrastructure and monitoring systems, architecture of a new pan European VOIP system, new data warehouse infrastructure.

Enterprise / Lead Architect for IBM/IS4F (2016), to implement PSF regulation for data center legal and security policies for shared banking data centers

Migration manager (2016), Allianz, coordination and management the migration of legacy data centers (IBM mainframe, AIX and wintel midrange servers) to a shared European data center, deployment of 10 GBit network fiber links.

Program Manager (2015), Management of a portfolio of projects related to the transfer of activities and IT services from the Federal office of Employment to the Regional Office of Employment and EDI integration with government agencies
Senior Architect (2014) Management and production of several "Request For Proposal" aiming to replace a companywide printing infrastructure (inclusive of SAP printing), reducing costs by 30% and the modernization of the company's Wide Area Network at the layer 3 and layer 2.
Interim Manager (2013/14): Modernization of the IT infrastructure, replacement of the accounting and warehouse management systems, deployment of android based handheld devices for operations and warehouse management. Increase of the turnover by 35%.

Project Manager, Navision (2013): Project management of a Navision 2009 deployment across several European subsidiaries.

Interim General Manager (2012/13): Day to day management, reorganization of operations and processes to turn an at risk business around including migration of e-commerce systems to new applications and cloud based infrastructure, integration to legacy ERP, definition and implementation of new management control systems.

Data Center Migration Architect and Planner, Fujitsu/Bridgestone (2012): Architecture and coordination of the migration of 1400 servers and 160 core applications and SAP landscape from legacy data centres across Europe to the Fujitsu cloud hosting data center. Planning and coordination of activities across Europe, Russia and India support center.

Mainframe Technical Auditor, Securex (2012): Technical and organizational audit of a mainframe based payroll and benefits application.

Architect, Belgium Post (2012): Optimization of back office infrastructure for the prepaid MasterCard, enhancements on the traffic profile for mobile devices, technical advisor on various projects and RFPs.

Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Mobistar (2011) Coordination and alignment of the requirements between Business users and data warehouse technology and infrastructure.

Project Manager, Atos Worldline-Banksys (2010-2011) Reorganization and management of several electronic payments projects including petrol payment cards, migration of credit card processing applications, activation of new POS terminals, electronic luncheon vouchers.

Infrastructure Architect, ING Bank (2010) Validation of technical infrastructure requirements for new developments and maintenance projects, application performance analysis and improvement of existing systems using a Six Sigma approach.

VOIP and Broadband Business Start up (2009/10): Technical and business management for a startup company offering a one stop shop for telecommunications and software solutions for SME and residential customers.

Project Coordinator/Architect, ICTRA/SNCB (2009): Responsible for project coordination, reporting and quality follow up across several projects for the Belgian railways company. Advisor on technological choices and systems architecture for new projects and systems integration, advisor on implementation of Agile methodology.

Systems Architect, Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Belgacom (2008): Responsible for defining the project portfolio architecture and vendor selection process for implementing a companywide project portfolio and project management system integrating with SAP. Contributed functional and technical knowledge to adequately describe the planning and execution processes and the to-be system architecture.

Senior Consultant/Requirements Analyst, Fortis Bank (2007/8): Restructured the process of requirements capture and specifications for the common transaction portal and the coordination and prioritization of the requirements and deliverables between the business and IT.

Project Manager/Systems Architect, Belgian Federal Police (2006/07): Project manager for a custom built Geographical Information System, integrating all levels of maps of the Belgian territory, integration and conversion of geographic data from different sources and vendors. Took over this unstructured and late project and delivered the results within time and budget.

Technical Consultant, Credit Card Network, MasterCard International (2005/06): Redesign and implementation of MasterCard’s software tool to manage the routing and processing functions of the credit card authorization and validation network.

Project Manager/Business Architect, The Belgian Post (2004/5): Technical project manager for the design and implementation of a custom made ERP package for postage stamps orders, subscriptions and fulfillment system via an internet portal, including the production management of custom stamps and delivery/ordering logistics. Managed the technical, functional and development aspects of the project.

Reporting System, Diamond Council Export System (2004): Design and implementation of the reporting and printing system for export documentation and internal management of diamonds import/exports.

Architect and Designer, Middleware Network Server (2004): DHL Belgium. Design and implementation of a custom built middleware server system to integrate the new handling robots (PLC) and production line to the central mainframe in UK via SOAP and custom TCP/IP communications.

Data Warehouse Architect, Parking Management Company (2002/04): Design and implementation of the Corporate data warehouse, consolidating SAP business information with parking operational data and credit card payments.

Syntech Wireless Barcode Scanners: Design and development of the embedded software for wireless /portable barcode scanners integrated in a WIFI environment. Design and development of the server system and integration with ERP systems.

GET!POS Point of Sales Systems (2003): Technical and business development of a new line of touch screen based networked point of sales terminals.

Network Security Advisor (2003): Security audit and architecture design for several customers having security issues with internet connections.

Project Manager, Sopres (2003): Assisted in the development of the project management methodology for a large corporate client.

Network and IT Security Audit, Parking Management Company (2003): Following a security issue, performed a deep network security audit of this customer's network and IT infrastructure. After breaking into the corporate network in a variety of manners he issued a new security plan and policy.

Trainer (ongoing): Design and delivery of business training for several clients (Compaq, Dito, Infotopics) on business, security and fraud management, banking and technology subjects, and financial networks.

IBM (Informix Software) Federal Police, ISLP, PIP (2001): Following the integration of the various police forces of the Kingdom, only one IT system remains for the capture of statement information (PV), designed and gave a specialized systems administration course to the French speaking administrators of the system.

SWIFT s.c., e-commerce Product Manager (2000/1): SWIFT s.c. is the world’s leading organization in international electronic payments, and its new strategic goal is to become the leader in business to business payments systems for internet based electronic commerce by implementing the new products TrustAct and e-Payments Plus. Responsible for developing the relationships with e-commerce partners and facilitating the integration of their technologies with the SWIFT environment.
Senior Account Manager, DAD (Belgacom) (2000): DAD S.A is a company partially owned by Belgium’s largest telecom operator, and is a leader in custom web hosting and web sites design. Acted as interim account manager, handling the key accounts representing 40% of the turnover of the company, worth 1M USD per year.

Director, Cambridge Technology Partners (1999/2000): Cambridge was recognized in the industry as being one of the leaders in electronic commerce systems, and specialized in implementation of packages such as Clarify and Siebel. Eric acted as the local general manager, and was responsible for the legal and administrative aspects of management as well as developing the business for the Belgian branch.

Business Consultant, Programme Manager, Alliance Nationale des Mutualités Chrétiennes, IT Direction : (1998/9): Within the overall re-engineering project of the Mutual Funds Alliance, responsible for the coordination of the various technical projects, for the project tracking and monitoring and for the staffing profiles definition and allocation. Particular areas of focus were the reorganization of the database support group, and the Data Warehouse operations. Also acted as prime advisor to the Corporate IT Direction on strategy and organizational issues.
Project Manager, Systems Deployment, Hewlett Packard Europe (1997/8): Role in the Asset Management project was to manage the technical and logistics aspects of customizing and rolling out an existing package on a pan-european level.

Consultant, Banking Branch Systems, Société Générale de Banque, Bankstation project (1997): Remit in the Bankstation project was to give advice on technical and project management issues on various aspects of designing and implementing the system.
Consultant, Methodologies, Cedel Bank S.A. (1996/7): Creating and implementing a standard methodology for capturing and managing user requirements, and integrating them within the rest of the Bank’s projects lifecycle.

Technical Architect, Proximus Project (1996): Enhanced the multi-gigabyte database used by the billing system.

Consultant / Acting MIS Director, Fidelity Marketing Belgium (1995/6): restructuring the IT operations for Microsoft’s service and fulfillment centre and the associated direct marketing database.

Consultant, Internet and Electronic payments, EIS Corp., USA (1995): Key player in the elaboration of business, financial and marketing plans, strategy, budgeting and specifications for electronic payments systems, electronic commerce technologies, EDI and analysis of the business opportunities offered by the Internet.