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Anthony Yockey Seasoned senior level results
driven executive/director with more than 20 years of software, web and
application management (over 30 years in software development) culminating in
demonstrated success and comprehensive experience in directing, managing,
planning, developing and implementing software and technology. Able to foster
cohesion among disparate groups to work collaboratively and energetically
toward targeted goals. Unusual combination of technical and business acumen. Strengths and Skills include:
Executive
Summary ·
Successfully brought
software application to market within a year which was originally several
months behind schedule. Included replacing all developers and attracting and
acquiring new, top talent. Kept customers on board and obtained glowing
references from them for the software and company. Growing turnaround remains a
successful software development company today. ·
Integral member of the
management structure for startup software development company that had a
successful IPO within 5 years of startup. Participated in investor
relationships, proposals, presentations and building of the company. Accustomed
to the unique needs, limitations and requirements of start-up and turnaround
organizations. ·
Built highly talented,
diverse teams to 80 professional developers, quality assurance, administrative
and technical support individuals. Team was instilled with a “Win” attitude and
their commitment reflected this collaborative cross functional team
environment, and delivering high performance top rated software solutions. ·
Directed dynamic, diverse teams as large as for 12 direct
reports and over 100 indirect reports including development, quality assurance,
3rd level customer support, project management office, business
analysts and administrative staff, successfully maintaining loyalty, moral and
development of their talents ·
Developed plan and directed development and implementation
of web and browser based solutions incorporating e-Commerce, e-Business, CRM
and back office applications enabling B2C and B2B applications and marketing of
the scalable solution. ·
Successfully integrated acquired eCommerce system into
legacy systems while automating processes from point of entry, such as
eCommerce, through generation of picking lists across 11 warehouses in US and
Canada, invoicing and payment recording using EDI and XML as well as third
party commerce enabled systems (such as Transora). Linking backoffice access to
customers utilizing Webshere and Weblogic. ·
Successfully developed and
maintained budget on multiple concurrent web based projects of varying sizes
including internal and external customers. Utilized J2EE, Java, JSP, ASP, VB,
PHP, .Net, mySQL, MS SQL and Oracle primarily. ·
Directed staff over 120
with 15 manager and project manager direct reports across development, business
analysts, quality assurance and technical support staff. ·
Planned, implemented and
handled change management for JD Edwards and Peoplesoft HR, Payroll, CRM, SCM
and ERP applications on AS400 with disaster recovery and automated backup
procedures. ·
Excellent in handling
challenges, viewing what other see as a “problem” as a challenge seeking a
resolution. Always a “go-to” person within the organization with a can-do
attitude, preferring to resolve challenges without passing them along to others
(often taking additional challenges from others). Recent
Professional Experience Consultant,
Acting CIO/CTO
eFashion
Solutions LLC. ( Consultant and acting CIO for eCommerce company that handles
well known fashion industry designers web sites and customer fulfillment and
support ·
Growing organization specializing in fashion industry web
sites and fulfillment services ·
Responsible for direction, process analysis and improvement,
change management, technology solutions for all operations including eCommerce
web sites, warehouse, supply chain, purchasing, NOC centers, disaster recovery
and business continuity, access control, etc. ·
Acting CIO/CTO ·
Grew network operations and information systems from small
company environment to scalable, robust systems, increasing work flow,
processes and capacity. ·
Budget, business initiatives, technology, staff and planning
responsibilities Vice-President/Director of Engineering
Licketyship,
Inc. ( Oversee and direct development of web site and web services
offering new same day delivery availability utilizing real time availability
and pricing checks, real time shipping quotations and mileage calculations, web
services, etc. ·
Utilizing LAMP (Linux, Apache, PHP, mySQL), MS SQL, Perl,
java, tomcat, ·
v2.0 .Net backend with web services (WDSL) ·
Inbound and outbound real time XML messaging with web
services ·
Site scraping for availability, pricing and location checks ·
Oversee US based and overseas development teams and
consultants, multiple teams and consultants working concurrently and a quickly
evolving development project Project and Technology Management Consultant Anthony Yockey Consulting ( Consulting (Contract)
Technical and
management consulting services offered nationally, specializing in web,
software and application development management. Significant assignments
include: ·
Siebel
Systems Inc ( o
Contract consulting on Transora and UCCnet development for
Siebel’s Universal Application Network technology, including data exchange, XML
messaging, XML Schemas, integration, etc. o
Supply Chain including RFID tracking for major CPG companies o
Included support for manufacturing, supply chain management,
CRM (and eCRM), ERP and financials systems. Design integration with Oracle,
Peoplesoft/JD Edwards, SAP and others. Was to have been the senior manager for
the project, but the project was placed on hold. Included ASP services
development. o
Technologies included Java, J2EE, JSP, ASP, .Net framework,
VB, XML, XSLT, Linux, Unix, Windows, AS400, Oracle, MS SQL, DB2, Sybase, mySQL,
UML. ·
Sterling
Commerce ( o
Manage development, enhancements, UCCnet Certification and
issue tracking, assign tasks and development work, eCommerce solutions,
coordinate with multiple teams for development pieces, stake holders, etc. Position mandated interaction with all
levels of management, including senior management, department and group
management through individual developers and staff. o
Peoplesoft, JD Edwards, Siebel, including AS/400, Windows
and Unix/Linux operating systems and servers o
CRM (and eCRM), ERP, SCM (Supply Chain), eCommerce,
eBusiness and J2EE browser based applications and bridges o
Technologies included Java, J2EE, JSP, ASP, .Net framework,
VB, C++, XML, XSLT, Linux, Unix, Windows, AS400, Oracle, MS SQL, DB2, Sybase,
mySQL, UML. ·
iWay
Software Div. of Information Brokers ( o
Design specifications and project plan to develop software
adapters for UCCnet, Transora and Ariba technologies with vendor software such
as SAP, Oracle (iProcurement, Purchasing, CRM) and Peoplesoft (CRM, SCM, ERP
systems). Was to have managed the project, but the project was placed on hold. o
Technologies included Java, J2EE, JSP, C++, VB, XML, XSLT,
Linux, Unix, Windows, AS400, Oracle, MS SQL, DB2, Sybase, mySQL, UML. ·
MCPC,
( o
Implemented Peoplesoft applications, data conversion from
MCSi to MCPC included inventory, supply chain, customer support (CRM), payroll
and HR (Peoplesoft) for branch off from MCSi. Included definition of
requirements (hardware, resources, etc), training and support. o
Consulting and directed on operations, security,
configuration and setup of B2B and B2C e-Commerce sites after MCPC was broken
off of MCSi. o
Facilitated the Conversion of Unix & mySQL e-Commerce
system to NT & SQL o
Managed staff and defined guidelines for Firewall
Configuration, VPN setup, Remote Printing and faxing; Established guidelines
and guided secure Remote Access setup o
Directed integration of Peoplesoft HR and Payroll including
hardware requirements, training, data conversion and integration to JD Edwards.
Included web based employee self service interfaces and security, integration
with Peoplesoft ERP o
Technologies included Java, J2EE, JSP, ASP, VB, C++, .Net
framework, XML, XSLT, Coldfusion, Linux, Unix, Windows, AS400, Oracle, MS SQL,
DB2, Sybase, mySQL, UML, RPG, VOIP, Wireless. Director, e-Commerce and e-Business MCSI, Director
of all e-commerce activities, managers, developers, support and administrative
staff. Responsible for staff development at all levels, team building,
organizational structure, business development aspects with sales and pre-sales
representatives, performance evaluation, conflict resolution and strategic
planning. ·
Development implementation plan, strategic change procedures
for Peoplesoft/JD Edwards Payroll, HR, CRM, SCM and ERP applications including
disaster recovery and data integrity and back up planning. Integration between
JD Edwards, Peoplesoft and SAP for CRM and ERP as well as SCM between
distribution centers and customer locations, eCommerce systems, Webshere, JBoss
and Weblogic. ·
Developed complete change plan to modify software, hardware,
policies and standards to implement new strategy and solutions for complete
e-Commerce and e-Business and integration to legacy systems including remote
and worldwide locations and newly acquired companies ·
Responsible for 10 direct reports and over 100 indirect
reports including development, quality assurance, 3rd level customer
support, project management office, business analysts and administrative staff. ·
Facilitated problem solving between Design, Delivery, and
Customers, Conducted ongoing project evaluations with project managers to
identify opportunities for improvement, slippage, resource allocations,
delivery and feature schedules, etc. ·
Technologies included Java, J2EE, JSP, ASP, .Net framework,
VB, C++, XML, XSLT, Coldfusion, Linux, Unix, Windows, AS400, Oracle, MS SQL,
DB2, Sybase, mySQL, LAMP, UML, RPG, VOIP, Wireless. President/CEO Global Exchange Technologies, Inc. 6/1997-10/2002 e-Commerce and
Software Development ·
Company created by merging the assets of Universal Digitech
and The Bidder Network. Focusing on development of ASP Services and additional
software for Internet and web site use, development of customized business
sites, and related Internet services. Provided customized Internet, intranet
and extranet solutions including eCommerce solutions and back-office interfaces
to customers. ·
Customers included the US Department of Agriculture,
Universities and other corporations (such as Citrix in ·
Technologies included Java, J2EE, JSP, ASP, VB, C++, Perl,
.Net framework, Coldfusion, Dreamweaver, XML, XSLT, Linux, Unix, Windows,
AS400, Oracle, MS SQL, DB2, Sybase, mySQL, UML. Director Software Development, Director Technical
Support, Project Manager Office, Lead Developer/Architect, IT/IS/QA
Manager/Director Ultimate Software Group, Ltd. ( Directed
development of Payroll & HRMS system to compete with ADP, Peoplesoft,
Ceridian. ·
Directing the project and development managers,
responsibilities included directing development staff, project management
office, client services, sales issues and development plan, re-prioritizing
continuously as the needs changed or new ones introduced, and making sure
executive management was always abreast of progress, issues and any customer
relationship changes. ·
Integral in developing business plan, budgeting, staffing
requirements, development of staff skills, establishing technical support,
quality assurance, GUI, development and tax research departments. ·
Directed staff growth to over 80 professionals including
developers, supporting staff and quality assurance, with annual development
budget between $2 and $6 million. ·
Developed core payroll calculation module and several GUI
interface screens, HRMS business rules development. Technical Manager/Developer Mastermind Systems ( Support,
maintain and continue development of ROM and PC based system that handled road
conditions recording, signage and traffic equipment location, airport runway
markings and inventory management of locations throughout the Consulting Services Technical Data Consultants ( Custom services to
Dana Corporation, Toledo, Ohio, in their Treasury and Personnel departments;
local staffing company (networking and software implementation and support);
local accounting firm developing multi-user in house accounting system and
network for accountants and services; and insurance billing and policy
information system for small farm insurance company. Specialized
Training (Summary) ·
Project Management Seminars and
Courses, primarily through Project Management Institute ·
Management Courses for personnel
relations, cost controls, team building, collaborative efforts, handling
strategic change, etc. ·
CRM/ERP/SCM Implementation and Support
training (SAP, ·
Internet Technologies and Emerging
Technologies ·
Database Management in Oracle, MS SSQL
and RDBMS and DB2 ·
Delphi Development Training in ·
Foxpro Development (trained personnel
and implementation specialists in-house) ·
Electronics and Aviation Electronics
(US Marine Corps) Software Lifecycle
Experience (Summary)
Technical Competencies
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