Kevin wilson
SAP
Interface Technology Expert – ALE, EDI, IDoc, ABAP, Workflow, ITS and XI
Objective
Looking for a stimulating and challenging, design through to production phase contract in the SAP interface technology arena.
SUMMARY
I have been actively involved in the IT industry
since 1991, after having received a BSc in Computer
Science (1990), and large integrated system implementations since 1993. I have
comprehensive SAP project experience since 1996, with several full cycle system
implementations in each of the areas of my expertise. I have performed all of
the following functions during my carreer: project
manager, team leader, technical analyst, designer, configurer,
programmer and trainer. I am truly a team player with excellent technical,
communication and leadership skills. I throw in a good sense of humor for free.
with +14200 members.
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Experience
06/2006-NOW Computing and electronics
VAR
SCEM Lead, Designer, Configurer, and Developer
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CYCLES:
Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development
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SAP
Release SCM 4.0
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Scope:
Implement Supply Chain Event Management (SCEM) between SCM 4.0 and ECC 5.0
Developed new visibility processes
to show the flow of an order through the system. Integrated
several standard event handlers in a custom visibility process. Solution
comprised of raising events in sales order, delivery, invoice, purchase req, purchase order and inbound
06/2005-NOW Computing and electronics
VAR
XI Team Lead, Designer, Configurer, and Developer
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CYCLES:
Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development
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SAP
Release 6.4, XI 3.0, CRM 4.0, ECC 5.0
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Scope:
Implement XI interfaces between 4.6C, ECC, CRM and external systems
Developed new interfaces using
the IDoc, FTP / File, SOAP and HTTP adapters. Defined data types, message
types, interface mappings, message mappings. Performed sender / receiver
determinations, communication channel set up and sender / receiver agreements.
01/2004-06/2005 Computing and electronics VAR
Workflow Team Lead, Designer, Configurer, and Developer, EDI Analyst
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FULL
CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development and Operation
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SAP
Release 4.6C
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Scope:
Implement workflow in the EDI, SD, MM and FI environments
Developed new objects in order
to implement custom inbound Idoc error processing.
Custom roles, dialog modules and numerous multi-step workflow tasks. Trained
ABAP resources on workflow and ALE development techniques.
Recent work: Developed prototype using dialog modules, custom
business objects, roles, workflow templates, internet application components,
ABAP ALV control report and user exits to enable the capturing of data on a
sales order save and making this data available to an external party via the
ITS and email notification. Pretty cool stuff.
Continued to lead EDI team in
resolving SAP related EDI issues.
03/2003-11/2003 Computing and electronics VAR Tempe,
AZ
EDI Analyst / Team Lead, Designer, Configurer, and Developer, Workflow Team Lead
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FULL
CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development and Operation
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SAP
Release 4.6C
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Software:
TLE for Unix
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Scope:
Currently 80+ EDI partners, 500+ messages
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Inbound
850, 855, 856, 810, 824, 860, 830, 214, 832, 846 messages
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Outbound
810, 856, 850, 855, 810, 856, 215, 867, 846 messages
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Standards
/ versions implemented: ANSI X12: 4030, 4010
Helped manage the transition
from a company acquired in to the parent company. My main role was to
facilitate the EDI and workflow integration. EDI existed in both companies
prior to the acquisition and we had to move all EDI partners to a new
translator (Mercator to TLE) as well as move the parent company on to SAP.The company has extensive EDI relationships on the
customer side as well as the supplier side. Workflow was a new innovation for
the project. I spearheaded the development of the required workflows as well as
in excess of 15,000 lines of EDI related code. I developed custom reports using
control techniques. I develop several custom EDI scenarios both inbound and
outbound and did the configuration for it. I liased
with the TLE mappers and spearheaded the development
of the mapping templates for them. Provided my own personalized tools to
process inbound Idoc errors and view Idocs in “English”.
09/02–NOW (Part time) Toy car manufacturer and distributor
EDI Team Lead, Designer, Configurer, Mapper and Developer
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FULL
CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development and Operation
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SAP
Release 4.6C
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Software:
Gentran NT Server V3.2, GEIS VAN, Wal-Mart WINS config
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Scope:
Currently 6 EDI partners, 7 message types
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Inbound
850, 860, 812, 820, 864 messages
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Outbound
810, 856 messages
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Standards
/ versions implemented: ANSI X12: 4030, 4010, VICS
Provided comprehensive
documentation to the client on the installation of SQL Server, Gentran software
and configuration required for coms with VAN and
Wal-Mart WINS using bisync modem (CLEO 3780Plus and
3COM modem). This allowed the client to install Gentran to a working state
without the use of Sterling Commerce consulting resources. On a part time
basis, I was called in to implement EDI between client and Wal-Mart. On the
first day on site, after the installation was complete, I had a working inbound
ORDERS IDoc mapped from an existing Wal-Mart 850 and on the second day I had a
working outbound INVOIC leading to a successful 810 transalation.
Currently busy with Go-Live and further partner development. Provided my own
copyrighted ABAP application to create Gentran DDF files for Idocs.
Most recent work: 1st week 2005: Implemented 850, 860, 812,
820, 856, 810 for Sears starting Monday and going live on the Friday. Completed
all templates, Gentran mapping, SAP configuration and development and transported
to production once testing had proven successful.
07-12/2002 Aircraft design and
building company Alburquerque, NM
Workflow devloper
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FULL
CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Installation, Configuration, Development and Operation
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SAP
Release 4.6C
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Scope:
Developed complete new workflow emabled ECM module in
SAP. 7 Workflow definitions with over 50 custom workflow tasks and over 10
custom role definitions. Around 50 custom table definitions with data model. 4
Custom objects with related methods.
Implemented workflows on
material master creation, goods movement, engineering change management,
notifications and vendor master. Developed several custom roles to be
incorporated in workflows. Developed several custom objects with their related
dialog screens, authorization objects and roles that flow through the ECM
workflows. Developed org structures to test relevant scenarios.
Made use of advanced ABAP
techniques including ABAP control framework programming to implement ALV grid control
reports, tree reports, text edit controls and split screen functionality. Web
enabled custom transaction to capture notification creation process using the
WAS. Implemented ALE between QA and DEV system to update HR org structure.
02-04/2002, 05/2002 Shampoo and cosmetics manufacturer Los Angeles, CA
EDI Team Lead, Designer, Installer, Configurer, Mapper and Developer
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FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design,
Installation, Configuration, Development and Operation
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SAP Release 4.5B running on AS400 /
Unix
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Software: Gentran NT Server V3.2,
Sterling Commerce VAN, Wal-Mart WINS config
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Scope: 11 EDI partners, 7 message types
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Inbound 850, 824, 875 and 864 messages.
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Outbound 810, 880 and 856 messages
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Standards / versions implemented: ANSI
X12: 4010, 4030, 4010VICS, 4030VICS, 4010UCS
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FTP scripting in UNIX environment
Installed SQL Server, Gentran
software and configured coms with VAN and Wal-Mart
WINS using bisync modem (CLEO 3780Plus and 3COM
modem). Completed 21 maps for 11 partners and installation in +- 25 days on site.
Wrote custom reports to help functional people identify and rectify EDI errors
in inbound Idocs. Implemented various user exits to
extend order, invoice and shipping notice functionality.
04/2002 Electronics good
manufacturer Bay
Area, CA
EDI Developer
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SAP Release 4.6C
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Software: Harbinger
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Standard: EDIFACT
Developed SAP inbound process to
handle order changes via custom tables and function modules. Developed
operations program to help functional people identify and rectify EDI errors in
inbound IDocs
12/2001 Aut
spare parts distributor Dallas,
TX
ABAP \ BAPI Analyst Programmer
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SAP Release 4.6C
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Software: Siamease (Transaction capture
tool used in data migration)
Brought in to design an
interface from an external interface in to SAP for the sales order create
function. Created and populated custom tables for access by the front-end GUI.
Specified BAPI interface for use with DCOM connector, developed test programs
to verify interface and worked closely with VB team to implement the
functionality via the DCOM connector
11/2001-01/2002 National defense contractor Baltimore,
MD
EDI Team Lead, Analyst, ABAP Team Lead
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SAP Release 4.6C
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Software:
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Scope: 2 partners, 2 message types
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FTP scripting
Performed analysis on inbound
850 and outbound 810. Configured inbound 850 and outbound 810 for 2 partners
ITS Team Lead, Designer, Configurer and Developer
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FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design,
Configuration, Development and Operation
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SAP Release 4.6C
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Software: ITS Webstudio
Implemented online store, order
status, ATP, my profile, customer account information and reports. Implemented
add-ons to standard features including my profile,
5/2001-11/2001 Electronics and microchip
manufacturer San
Marcos, CA
EDI Team Lead, Designer, Configurer,
Mapper and Developer
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FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design,
Configuration, Development and Operation
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SAP Release 4.6C
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Software:
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Scope: 4 partners, 8 message types
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Inbound 850, 830, 860 and 862 messages
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Outbound 855, 856, 810 and 865 messages
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FTP scripting
Implemented Inbound IDoc
processing modules. Implemented IDoc user exits and function module user exits.
Utilized workflow functionality to process certain file processing errors.
Implemented Outbound IDoc
processing module. Extended IDocs and implemented user exits. Implemented
reports on IDoc tables integrated with Document flow to ease EDI operations.
Implemented EDI error handling through workflow. Set up workflow and
organizational structure. Implemented various new output types including output
to email using the Exchange Connector. Exchange connector configuration to
automatically output order responses to email in PDF format. Performed SQL
queries to the Gentran database. Utilized FTP to transfer files to and from SAP
Unix machine
ALE Designer and Configurer
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Implemented 2 master 2 scenarios for
material groups \ hierarchies
06/2000–04/2001 Logistics company San
Jose, CA
EDI Designer, Configurer,
Mapper and Developer
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FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design,
Configuration, Development and Operation
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SAP Release 4.6C, 4.0B, 4.5B
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Software:
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Scope: 10 EDI partners, 8 message types
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Inbound 850, 824, 830 and 856 messages
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Outbound 855, 856, 810 and 870 messages
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FTP scripting
Implemented IDoc and function
module user exits. Implemented custom IDocs and custom IDoc processing function
modules. Implemented reports on IDoc tables integrated with Document flow.
Performed SQL queries to the Gentran database. Utilized FTP to transfer files
to and from SAP Unix machine. Worked with Business connector installation.
Supported and modified custom
ITS Designer, Configurer and Developer
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FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design,
Configuration, Development and Operation
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SAP Release: 4.5B
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Software: ITS Webstudio
Integrated custom transaction
with the web front-end using Business HTML, JavaScript and ABAP dialog programming
knowledge. Made BHTML and JavaScript changes to internet templates using SAP@Web Studio. Implemented email notifications using
output determination and SAP hypertext documents
06/1999–04/2000 Online furniture store Brea,
CA
EDI Team Lead, Designer, Installer, Configurer, Mapper and Developer
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FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design,
Configuration, Development and Operation
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SAP Release 4.5B
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Software: SPS Commerce’s eVision
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Scope: 2 partners, 3 message types
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Inbound: 527 and 856 messages
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Outbound: 850 message
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FTP scripting
Sole resource for all EDI work
from SAP through to the EDI mapping and VAN linkup configuration. Implemented
outbound deliveries and order processes, fully automating the back-end of an
Internet on-line shopping company.
Implemented inbound goods
receipts, issues, responses, … in order to fully automate the shipment process
to the point of billing document creation. Implemented workflow error handling,
including workflow organizational unit development. Set up and implemented
archiving of IDocs. Performed SQL queries to the Gentran database. Utilized FTP
to transfer files to and from SAP Unix machine
ITS Team Lead, Designer, Configurer
and Developer
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FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design,
Configuration, Development and Operation
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SAP Release 4.5B
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Software: ITS Webstudio.
Vertex.
Installed and configured the
standard IACs for Consumer 2 Business. This includes
sales order creation, catalogs, on-line stores, order status and available to promise.
Designed new process for adapting the standard IAC to work with the Internet
retailer (client). Implemented this scenario using ABAP and HTML Business.
Developed new IAC to input entries into custom SAP tables using ABAP and HTML
Business. Implemented custom reports with drill downs, on the web using WEBRFC.
Made changes to internet templates and published to the web server using SAP@Web Studio. Assisted in the development of an interface
to SAP using DCom connector and standard BAPIs. Implemented Vertex interface for web orders
1999,2000 Fish tank manufacturer
EDI Team Lead, Designer, Configurer
and Project manager
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FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design,
Configuration, Development and Go-Live
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SAP Release 4.5B
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Software: Gentran server
Implemented the SAP portion of
the EDI solution for Aquaria. Completion accomplished in 2 days, including
documentation and training. Led the consulting team to successfully complete
the 2nd phase of the project, which was to develop the inbound order processing
from Wal-Mart via EDI. Performed all the SAP aspects of the solution and
designed the EDI mapping portion.
After being asked to return: Led
the consulting team to successfully complete the 3rd phase of the project,
which was to develop the outbound invoicing to Wal-Mart via EDI. Performed all
the SAP aspects of the solution and designed the EDI mapping portion
03/2000 SAP consulting firm New
York, NY
Project Manager, ITS Team Lead, Designer and Configurer
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SAP Release 4.5B
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Software: ITS Webstudio
ITS installation and
configuration. ITS Accelerated Internet Shopping configuration and
demonstration.
05/1999 Air conditioning
manufacturer Syracuse,
NY
mySAP.com Analyst
Compiled an extensive report and
put together a strategy on E-Commerce for Carrier’s management board. In-depth
mySAP.com investigation.
04/1999 Computer
manufacturer Atlanta,
GA
ALE Team Lead, Designer and Configurer
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SAP Release 3.1H
Implemented an ALE scenario
between SAP R/3 V4.0B and an external system. The middleware used was Compaq’s BusinessBus.
03/1999 Postage equipment
manufacturer CT
ALE Team Lead, Designer
Performed investigation for
interface between external C++ system and SAP, making use of the IDoc class
library.
1996-03/1999 Electricity utility Johannesburg,
ALE Team lead, Analyst, Designer and Developer, ABAPer
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4 FULL CYCLES: Analysis, Design,
Configuration, Development and Operation
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SAP Release 3.0G, 3.1H
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Scope: 14 master data scenarios, 4
transaction scenarios, 11 SAP systems, 80+ clients, Archiving
Configuration of ALE on 80+ SAP
clients on 11 separate systems comprising of between 2 and 6 clients (R/3 3.1H
and R/3 3.0G). 14 Master data distribution scenarios configured as well as 4
transaction scenarios: distributed contracts, Financial accounting, Stock
transfer & Stock transfer modified. Configuration of the stock transfer
& custom scenarios to work on the same client.
ALE Areas configured and
implemented: IDoc reduction, change pointers, ALE audit, conversion rules,
filters, workflow task configuration/ error handling, and IDoc background jobs.
(Full spectrum of ALE functionality). ALE configuration tuned for peak
performance in the Eskom environment. ALE disaster recovery tool
implementation, configuration and testing. ALE archiving strategy and procedure
development. ALE archiving configuration and implementation. ALE configuration
change management across +80 clients / 11 systems. ALE documentation of
procedures to configure for ALE. ALE Implementation Methodology Documentation.
Gave ALE Training to other would-be ALE configurers.
ALE Production support for 4 production clients on 3 systems.
EDI Analyst
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Software:
Integrated EDI team efforts with
ALE team efforts ensuring congruency between the 2 solutions
PRE SAP CARREER
1991-1996 Electricity utility
Senior
Information Management Advisor
Coordination of all hardware /
Software and Network activities for a client / server, nationwide integrated
systems implementation project. Hardware worth +-$5 Million.
Definition of System Management
and future capacity planning requirements.
Distributed UNIX Client / Server
Disaster Recovery Plan: Analysis, Proposal, Development, Implementation and
Auditing.
Investigation into optical
technology leading to the acquisition of jukebox technology.
Investigation of the legalities
of electronic documents within an imaging solution.
Technical software evaluation.
Technical design & costing.
Email, WWW (Scripting) and
newsgroup internet services implemented.
Workflow system evaluation and
implementation.
Development of the Information
Management Strategy for the Generation Group (16000 employees).
Extensive research into current
processes in the Engineering drawing office in order to move to an electronic
system based on CAD and Documentation workflow management.
Project planning. Development of
work plans. Team management. Individual cost center management.
Implementation of Configuration
management, Documentation Management at Lethabo Power
Station, Workflow Implementation at Duvha, Koeberg and Megawatt Park.
Project managed the
implementation of GroupWise for the Finesse Project at Eskom South
Integrated System
Implementation
Implementation of configuration
management system and electronic documentation management system in an
integrated environment on a power station and for the Generation Engineering
Department.
Client \ Server Training Course
Compilation: Training material, presentation, evaluation, and organization.
Implementation of electronic workflow
and development of specification thereof. Workflow process analysis /
development. Acrobat / FTR & Optical Character Recognition implementation.
Electronic CAD drawing office process engineering with workflow. System
evaluation & performance testing.
Education
University of the Witwatersrand,
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BS Computer Science (Mathematics and
Computer Science (with distinction)) - 1990
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Diploma in Project Management (with
distinction) - 1995
SAP
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BW205 Business Information Warehouse
overview (V4) (1999)
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BW210 Configuring Business
Information Warehouse (V4) (1999)
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BC50 Basis Overview (1997)
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BC40 Functional Overview (1997)
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BC400 Development workbench (1998)
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BC410 Dialog programming (1998)
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CA910 SAP ALE (1998)
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CA920 Internet application component
development (1998)
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