Oct 2024 – Dec 2024 · 2 mos · Colorado, United States · Remote

• Enabling clients to expand to cloud-based Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain and Business Central. Expert in supporting AX2012 or D365GP legacy companies in their pursuit to enable a resilient and sustainable supply chain. Specializing in software selection, pre-sales engagements, current state analysis, training overviews, analytic breakdowns, implementation, security, and post-go-live support. The industry focuses on high-tech manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.

Feb 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Enabling clients to expand to cloud based Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain and Business Central. Expert in supporting AX2012 or D365GP legacy companies in their pursuit to enable a resilient and sustainable supply chain. Specializing in software selection, pre-sales engagements, current state analysis, training overviews, analytic breakdowns, implementation, security, and post go live support. Providing assistance for cross functional Armanino teams needing expertise in specific areas of product capabilities, reporting data structures, and security. Senior Architect on multiple projects driving technical and functional results for the teams that I lead.

Mar 2022 – Jan 2023 · 10 mos

• Presales Engineer for the development of sales materials, direct custom demontrations, and solutions involving all products Microsoft related. Specializing in D365F&SCM along with Microsoft D365 Customer Engagement. All stages of the sales cycle including lead qualification, RFP response, structured demonstrations, including rough order of magnitude estimates and statements of work.

Jul 2021 – Mar 2022 · 8 mos

• Digital transformation leader for clients investigating, implementing, or operating Dynamics 365FO or converting from legacy AX systems. Specializing in software selection, pre-sales engagements, current state analysis, analytic breakdowns, implementation, security, and post go live support. Providing support for cross functional EY teams needing expertise in specific areas of product capabilities, reporting data structures, audit, and security.

Jan 2020 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

Jan 2018 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Project manager leading the implementation for clients in a variety of industries including construction, manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and retail.
• Consultant on Order to Cash, Procurement to Payment, and Advanced warehouse management
• Delivery of solution verification for evaluation phase before implementation statement of work
• Leading steering team discussions during implementation, talks on expansion of scope, change orders, and support contracts after deployment.
• PowerBI and reporting champion of critical reports for decision making
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional for finance, trade/logistics, installation/configuration and basic/advanced development for Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations
• Blog contributor and writer for the RSM newsletter, https://technologyblog.rsmus.com/ and http://axtechtraining.blogspot.com/

Nov 2015 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• Consultant on BI cubes, security, and AX/D365FO configuration. Specialist in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and retail.
• Author of Microsoft Official Training on AX 2012 and Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations
• Microsoft Exam writer for AX2012 and D365FO
• AX User Group (AXUG) Speaker and AX Academy Instructor
• PowerBI User Group (PUG) Speaker
• RSM Academy Instructor for reporting, PowerBi, development, security, administration, and master planning.
• Supported versions 4.0, 2009, 2012 RTM, 2012 R2, 2012 R3, and D365FO with customer focused live training and developer of eLearning
• MCT, MCITP for finance, trade/logistics, installation/configuration and basic/advanced development for AX2009, AX2012, and Dynamics 365 for Operations
• Blog contributor and writer for the RSM newsletter, http://dynamicserppros.com/ and http://axtechtraining.blogspot.com/

Jan 2012 – Jul 2020 · 8 yrs 6 mos · United States

• Delivering lectures at UG conferences [D365UG/AXUG & PBIUG], online courses, magazine articles on AX2012, D365FO, and PowerBI.
• Three time Granite Award recipient for the D365/AX User Group for contributions and time to the community

Oct 2011 – Nov 2015 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Denver, Colorado

• Author and contributor for Dynamics AX training materials and eLearnings for Microsoft
• Participated in C-Level presentations on AX2012 capabilities for potential clients. Delivered pre-sales training to potential clients for both functional and technical teams. Worked on PowerView (the product before PowerBI) presentations and information for the technical sales team
• Developed business cubes for demonstrations for pre-sales and worked on the configuration of images/environments
• Contributor and editor for Dynamics AX certification exams
• Guest lecturer for AXUG conferences and AXUG Academy
• Instructor for Microsoft at Dynamics AX Training Center for Fast TrAX development
• Security expert and consultant for AX2012
• Data Upgrade developer and consultant for AX4.0 or AX2009 to AX2012
• Business Intelligence SSAS Cube developer and programmer for Dynamics AX.
• Classes taught: Technical Bootcamp, Intermediate Tech Bootcamp, Administration Essentials, Security, Reporting Fundamentals (SSRS &SSAS), Master Planning, Supply Chain Management, Programming, Development, Management Reporter 2012, Process and Discrete Manufacturing
• MCT - Microsoft Certified Trainer for Microsoft Dynamics AX
• MCITP - Microsoft Certified IT Professional for finance, trade/logistics, and development for Dynamics AX 2009 and 2012

Oct 2010 – Jul 2011 · 9 mos

• Western Union - October 2010 to June 2011
• Consulted for the implementation of Oracle R12 enterprise resource planning system for Western Union.
• Coordinated all end user training opportunities for a new comprehensive marketing forecast/planning system (Siebel CRM), and the iProcurement goods and services ordering module (Oracle P2P).
• Aided in system functional design, business process reviews, system testing, user acceptance training, and project plan reporting.

Sep 2010 – Jul 2011 · 10 mos

• Teaching Information Technology, Production Operations Management, and Managerial Technology in a pilot hands-on Weekend University program.
• Courses included Analytical Database Design, Information Technology project management, and Database management

Dec 2007 – Oct 2010 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• Training manager implemented projects for numerous applications including Accounts Payable Invoice Automation, Oracle eBusiness Modules, Clinical Management System, MS-Office, and Cisco IP Phones to sites across the United States and in the UK. This included software help documentation, online class deployment, quick reference guides, intranet web pages, and classroom delivery.
• Collaborated with customer groups to train a variety of regulatory and internal constraints such as GxP practices (Good Clinical, Quality, and Manufacturing), SOX (Sarbanes Oxley), 21 CFR Part 11 for the FDA, Corporate Compliance, and MLR (Medical and Legal Review) for sales and medical affairs teams.

Jan 2005 – Nov 2007 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• Managed team of five full time instructors and eight adjunct faculty.
• Oversaw ACCIS accredited Computer Networking Associates degree program and an Information Systems Security Bachelors degree specialization for over 200 students.
• Recognized leader in student retention, improved student satisfaction, supplemental instructional material, and systemic quality improvement programs.

Jan 2001 – May 2005 · 4 yrs 4 mos

• Designed and developed training systems for fourteen separate individual manufacturing technical applications to a population of 20K employees. Included software help documentation, online class deployment, quick reference guides, on the job instructional aides, web sites, and classroom delivery.
• Led teams on the development of the Micron Software Methodology (MSM) process. This Rational Unified Modeling Language (RUP/UML) project consolidated the legacy and acquisition systems into a complete IT project management framework.

Sep 1994 – May 2016 · 21 yrs 8 mos

• Over 20 years teaching part-time a blend of regularly scheduled university classes, weekend university courses, specialized satellite campus courses at Micron Technology inc., and online formats.
• Pioneered development of online courseware for the Information Technology/Supply Chain Management Department. Topics include Statistics for Decision Making and Advanced Non-Parametric Methods. Emphasized skill development necessary for both manufacturing and service environments. Included survey design, data collection, information transformation, statistical inferences, and effective business decision making.