William David Craig Jr

Product Manager

Arlington, Texas, United States25 yrs 2 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • 34+ years of experience in business applications design and development.
  • Led global teams in multi-million-dollar SAP projects.
  • SAP Certified Development Professional with extensive ABAP expertise.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned SAP Consultant with extensive experience in enterprise software development and project management.

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Core Skills

SapAbapCertificationProject ManagementMigrationSolution Architecture

Other Skills

SAP Certified DevelopmentTechnical SupportSoftware TestingDocumentationSAP Add-On Assembly KitCertification CoordinationSAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsFICOHRSDMMWMPSBusiness Process Validation

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• 34+ years’ experience in business applications design, development, training, and support. • Over 30 years of SAP-ABAP experience; several full life-cycle implementations. • U.S. Government Trusted security clearance (expired December 2015) • Custom ABAP in all RICEFW areas • SAP HANA CDS Views • Technical training, mentoring, and documentation • Familiar with FICO, MM, PP, QM, PS, PM. • Exposure to SAP CRM, SRM, EHS, HR CATS, BW, OData, Fiori • Requirements gathering and implementation via Agile • Exposure to SAP NWGW/Fiori Launchpad framework – SAPUI5, OData, CSS/LESS • SAP Certified Development Professional - ABAP with SAP NetWeaver 7.0 (2012) • Coordinated with SAP America to achieve 3rd party vendors S4/HANA certified with SAP Add-On Assembly Kit • 13+ years of A&D experience: Vought Aircraft, Lockheed, Bell Helicopter, AM General, Army, Sabre, American Airlines, and Raytheon. • Analyzed functional specifications, developed technical specifications, completed coding, performed unit testing, and integration testing. • RFCs, BAPIs, BADIs, Function Modules, Netweaver XI/PI and User Exits, IDOCs, EDI, ALE, LSMW, and xMII, CAMS, Certify. • Data Migration Analyst experience: involved in all phases of a life cycle implementation, including development of specifications, prototypes, design, configuration, testing, go-live, user training and post production support. • 20+ years in Manager/Team Lead experience. Offshore/multi-time zone coordination • IT Management/Team Lead; Blueprint requirements; Architecture Design; Performance Appraisals. • Led a Global Team of 20+ Developers responsible for gathering requirements, developing, testing and supporting over 200 critical RICEF Objects as part of a multi-million-dollar project which delivered on time and within budget for a large, global Japanese manufacturer. • 45+ SAP clients; 18 implementations (10 full life-cycle) SAP (2.0 - ECC 6.0) • Wrote RICEF objects within all major modules in SAP. (FI, CO, AM, PS, PM, MM, QM, PP, SD, CRM, HR CATS). • Experience with Master Data (Materials, Vendors, Customers) • 3+ years of HR experience; Worked with transactions and reports in The Cross Application Time Sheet (CATS) application. • Dialog Programming, BDC, Call Transaction, and reports (standard and ALV). • 8+ years mainframe experience (COBOL, TELON, PL/1, JCL, SAS, SQL, and UNIX scripts). • Industries: A&D, High-Tech, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Metals, Tobacco, Wholesale, Consumer Products, and Public Sector. • WORKSOFT Certify trained

Experience

25 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Accenture federal services

S/4 Solution Architect / Sr ABAP Developer at DoD Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

Oct 2024Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Remote

Raytheon technologies

SAP Technical Consultant

Feb 2022Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Magnitude software

Development/Support Specialist

Jan 2019Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Irving, Texas, United States

  • As a Senior Developer and Support Engineer, I would answer customer questions and determine solutions within our products, debug software, document customer issues in the support ticket system. I directly reported status to the Vice-president of Product Management and Support at Magnitude Software, Inc. I would take designs from the software development queue, work with the developer(s) to get the code completed and perform thorough software testing and regression testing. I represented the technical team during Demos and Presentations. Modified ABAP code of SAP Certified 3rd party tools. Using SAP Add-On Assembly Kit, coordinated with SAP Integration and Certification Center to have Magnitude Process Runner GLSU (formerly Z Option GLSU) SAP Certified with SAP S/4HANA.
ABAPSAP Certified DevelopmentTechnical SupportSoftware TestingDocumentationSAP

Z option inc.

Senior Development Analyst

Jun 2017Dec 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos · Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

  • As a Senior Developer and Support Engineer, I would answer customer questions and determine solutions within our products, debug software, document customer issues in the support ticket system. Modified ABAP code of SAP Certified 3rd party tools. Using SAP Add-On Assembly Kit, coordinated with SAP Integration and Certification Center to have Z Option GLSU SAP Certified with SAP S/4HANA.
ABAPSAP Certified DevelopmentTechnical SupportSAP

Clarkston consulting

Senior Consultant

Mar 2015May 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

  • As a Senior Consultant, I worked closely with Functional Configuration Consultants and client personnel to ensure accuracy and completeness of functional requirements, technical specifications, and development of programs according to specifications. I was responsible for managing the SAP Development team in migrating the Legacy ERP system into the new company supported platform. This implementation spanned FICO, HR (Time), SD, MM, WM, PS and 700 end users, supported by a team of 30+ people. I am working with the Development team to assist with the integration of the ECC system from one city to another. My responsibilities include Realization implementation and Technical specification requirements, develop code items for RICEW to match specifications, and assist in Technical Specifications QAs and Code Reviews.
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Worksoft

Senior Solutions Architect

May 2014Feb 2015 · 9 mos · Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

  • As a Solution Architect, I worked with Worksoft Certify, an automated Business Process Validation (BPV) platform for SAP companies worldwide to replace costly and time-consuming manual testing methods. I develop and present product demonstrations to partners/potential customers and explain the value proposition of our platform, supported Proof-Of-Concepts or platform deep dives from a technical perspective, provided product technical support to the pre-sales team, provide support on product installation and upgrades, develop and provide initial Worksoft product training (1 to 2 hour sessions), and answered technical questions during the customer's evaluation.
Business Process ValidationProduct DemonstrationsTechnical SupportSAPSolution Architecture

Independent consultant (lmp army)

2 roles

SAP Consultant

Sep 2013May 2014 · 8 mos · Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

  • As the SAP Technical Developer, followed the standard life cycle development process and work closely with the functional configuration consultants to ensure accuracy and completeness of functional requirements and development of ABAP programs according to specifications. Also responsible for technical component delivery and assumes responsibility for testing the application code from a technical perspective to verify that programs follow standards and meets technical specifications. Actively participate in work groups and work sessions with functional and technical consultants.
  • As the SAP Data Migration Analyst, worked closely with the functional configuration consultants to ensure accuracy and completeness of functional requirements, creates technical specifications and the development of programs according to specifications. Was responsible for technical component delivery and participates in full integration testing and assumes responsibility for testing the application code from a technical perspective to verify that programs follow standards and meets technical specifications. Actively participate in work groups and work sessions with functional and technical consultants.
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Senior SAP Consultant

Oct 2012Jun 2013 · 8 mos

  • As the SAP Data Migration Analyst, worked closely with the functional configuration consultants to ensure accuracy and completeness of functional requirements, creates technical specifications and the development of programs according to specifications. Was responsible for technical component delivery and participates in full integration testing and assumes responsibility for testing the application code from a technical perspective to verify that programs follow standards and meets technical specifications. Actively participate in work groups and work sessions with functional and technical consultants.
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Ntt data enterprise services (previously optimal solutions)

SAP Consultant

Jun 2013Aug 2013 · 2 mos

  • Designed and Developed SD/pricing routines, user exits and BADI Enhancements and SAP Custom transactions. Analyzed functional specifications, developed technical specifications, completed coding, performed unit testing, and supported integration testing.
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Lifetime brands

SAP Consultant

Aug 2012Oct 2012 · 2 mos · Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

  • Analyzed functional specifications, developed technical specifications, completed coding, performed unit testing, supported integration testing associated with MM/PP and QM Modules.
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Alcon laboratories, inc.

Lead Developer

Feb 2012Jul 2012 · 5 mos · Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

  • Part of Production Support Development team that included members in U.S. and Offshore (India)
  • Conducted Functional Spec Reviews and Code Reviews
  • Researched, code, and tested defects in custom RICEF objects
  • Recorded and solved production support defects
  • Monitored the RICEF tickets in Quality Center; Managed defects with Quality Center
  • Reviewed and analyzed RICEF objects gave recommendations on how to solve problems
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Sap america, inc.

Technical Consultant

Oct 2010Jan 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Industries: Oil & Gas, Wholesale, Consumer Products, Financials, and A&D
  • Led the Development team in gathering requirements, developing, and testing RICEF Objects
  • Created functional/technical specs and LSMW scripts to migrate legacy data to Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO) application
  • Assist our client in the performance analysis of the GTM (Global Trade Mgt) solution.
  • Provided client with a Performance Analysis Report including recommendation for performance optimization for the GTM solution.
  • Reviewed and analyzed RICEF objects gave recommendations on how to improve run time performance.
  • Documented project requirements, task assignments, and bug tracking using the StarTeam, a revision control system.
  • Identified requirements, gaps and omissions, and map business requirements to technology capabilities and availability.
  • Provide estimated scope of work and deliverable status to the Project Manager.
  • Produce Functional and Technical specifications to define necessary product extensions, interfaces and data conversions.
  • Developed objects with tcl scripting language and mII
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Abeam consulting

Manager

Oct 2009Sep 2010 · 11 mos

  • Led a Global Team of 20+ Developers responsible for gathering requirements, developing, and testing over 200 RICEF Objects
  • Worked with PMO to integrate the Interface Development and Testing Plan into the overall project plan
  • Created the complete RICEF list based on the requirement gathering and gap analysis done by the functional consultants
  • Created the Functional Specification, Technical Specification, and Unit Test Plan templates
  • Worked with Offshore (China) liaisons to manage a team of thirteen developers from Shanghai, China to migrate the RICEF objects from SAP 4.6C to ECC 6.0; Managed all the technical documents on Solution Manager and SharePoint (Document Repository)
  • Performed internal review of all the technical deliverables (Technical Specification, Unit Test Plan, and Source Code Review)
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Independent contractor (self-employed)

SAP Consultant

Jan 2008Jan 2009 · 1 yr · Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

  • As a member of the Lockheed Martin Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) OneAero SAP implementation, I provided design, development, and mentoring in support of the SAP systems for F-22 and JSF aircraft programs. Design, develop, and implement SAP RICEF objects in FI/CO, MM/PP, and SD modules and Master Data. Debugged and fixed defects.
  • Performed comprehensive regression testing before changes are released to the production environments. Prepared comprehensive documentation required for all Portal aspects. Evaluated interface process risks from an operational and systems perspective, identifying control issues and providing viable control solutions. Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle; Working Knowledge of Quality Center (QC) and RevTrac
  • Became a liaison with other SAP Implementation Team members to maintain/apply coherent, optimized, integrated, and standardized processes. Prepared formal specification documentation as required; supporting the entire implementation effort during all project stages; complying with the global template approach within the organization.
  • For AM General. I participated in peer review of functional specifications, technical specifications, and code. Maintained technical standards and guidelines documentation. Designed and Developed OO ALV RICEF objects. Designed and developed RICEF objects within the Supply Network Collaboration (SNC) section of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) platform. Analyzed functional specifications, developed technical specifications, completed coding, performed unit testing, supported integration testing, and transported programs associated with SAP modules FI, CO, IM, MM, PP, SD, and PM.
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Dell perot systems

Principal Consultant II

Dec 2004Feb 2008 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Led Global Team of Developers responsible for gathering requirements, developing, testing and supporting several RICEF Objects for a multi-million-dollar projects which delivered on time and within budget for a large Aerospace & Defense and a large Metals manufacturer.
  • Managed and performed coding, unit testing, and custom object defect resolution during Integration Test and Go-Live. Designed, developed, and tested custom SAP Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions and Extracts (BAPIs), SAPScript and SmartForms. Responsible for BAPI development (wrote 6 BAPIs for this project). Developed interfaces that triggered IDOCs to come from SAP to xMII to be processed by another system. Performed extensive ALE configuration. Developed SAP xApp Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (SAP xMII) transactions.
  • I was the Team Lead for the Development team of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner project. Managed and performed coding, unit testing, and custom object defect resolution during Integration Test and Go-Live. Designed, developed, and tested custom SAP Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions and Extracts (BAPIs), SAPScript (creation and modification) and SmartForms. Extensive EDI development for Financials. Responsible for BAPI development. Performed ALE configuration. Participate in environment management meetings and verify that development needs are met. Report status to Project Management on all development-related items. Worked with transactions and reports in CATS. Conversion of master data.
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Safety-kleen

Manager - Development Team

Nov 2003Nov 2004 · 1 yr

  • Led Team of Developers (client and consultants) responsible for gathering requirements, developing, testing and supporting several RICEF for the project which delivered on time and within budget for a large Waste Management company.
  • The Manager/Lead/Owner of the custom object (RICEF) list for all SAP projects within all modules. Oversaw and approved the functional specification development. Drove discussions about Phase 2 conversion identification and discussed techniques for loading data into SAP and provided input data used for Crystal reporting. Identified project plan tasks and deliverables related to Development and identified and managed Development-related tasks applicable to upgrade process. Modules included heavy PS, MM, PP, IM, WM, SD, EH&S, and FICO. Conversion of master data.
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Independent contractor

SAP Consultant

Jan 2001Jan 2003 · 2 yrs

  • Shell Oil: Designed, Developed, and Tested custom SAP Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions and Extracts (BAPIs), and SAPScript/SmartForms for Shell’s Trident project that converted Shell’s Magellan SAP system into their Pennzoil-Quaker State (PQS) SAP system. LSMW was used to create the conversions of master data.
  • Noble Oil Drilling: Designed, Developed, and tested custom SAP Reports in their Oil and Gas Data warehouse applications.
  • CAT Logistics: Assisted in completing customized logistics solutions in information technology, inventory management, warehousing and operations, and transportation. The goal was to enable CAT Logistics’ clients to be more responsive to their customers while reducing their overall logistics costs. Wrote technical specifications for all SAP Technical objects for CAT Logistics customers and was available for development work and "on call" support work when needed.
  • PA St System of Higher Education: I wrote the Integration plans and developed the SAP Objects for the implementation of the HR module within the State System. Worked with transactions and reports in CATS.
  • Perrigo: I help build custom SAP interface transactions and workflow objects for Perrigo’s Inventory Disposition process. I received the technical specifications and coded, tested, and documented extensively the results for my client.
  • PH Glatfelter: I wrote technical designs for conversions and interfaces. This project also used LSMW - Legacy System Migration Workbench – to build the conversion. Within LSMW, the Batch Input Recording or SAP standard Batch Input programs can be used to execute the conversions and interfaces. I wrote SAP EDI/ALE technical designs and assisted junior ABAP developers with their work.
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Andersen consulting

2 roles

Manager

May 2000May 2001 · 1 yr · Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

  • Millennium Chemicals: I was part of a team of 5 Accenture, 6 SAP, and client personnel that designed and installed SAP CRM conversion and interfaces for the client. My focus was the design of the Order Entry screens that will be executed from the Internet and connect to SAP CRM system. I had to understand the concept of the “shopping cart” technology on the Internet. I also maintained the project plan and recorded the team’s time and future estimates for each deliverable.
  • Ryder: I was part of a team of 2 Managers and one Consultant that researched the client’s current interface environment and recommended a specific eAI (Enterprise Application Integration) software solution for the current and future interfaces (including EDI) on the client’s systems.
  • DuPont: Manager/lead of 13 SAP ABAP developers to produce ABAP objects through the Analysis, Design, Construction, and Testing phase. I managed development resources to leverage knowledge and made sure that the team members were charging their time correctly. I maintained communication with my supervisor on updates and issues. I assigned work to the team members and maintained a level distribution of work among the team members and tracked the progress of the team’s performance.
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Manager

Aug 1993May 1999 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • Clients: Texas Instruments, Maxus, Citgo, Motorola, Cadence Technologies, Flowers, Georgia-Pacific, FoxMeyer, Arco, Center for Professional Education
  • Led Team of Developers responsible for gathering requirements, developing, testing and supporting several RICEF Objects for multiple projects and conversion of master data.
  • As a Manager, I was the Senior Technical Designer on the Interface team. I wrote technical designs, performed code walk-thru and assisted developers in coding and fine-tuning their programs. I also assisted other developers by giving suggestions on how to fine tune their programs. Mercator was used as the EAI (Enterprise Application Integration) middleware product between the Legacy and the SAP systems. Workflow was used in this project also to track errors.
  • Instructed over 150 Andersen Consulting and client personnel. Taught 2-week and 3-week ABAP courses that included: ABAP/4 Data Dictionary, Introduction to ABAP/4, Data Interfaces, Dialog Oriented Report Programming, and Introduction to On-line Programming.
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Pricewaterhousecoopers

Principal Consultant

May 1999May 2000 · 1 yr

  • Clients: Sabre, Montgomery Kone, Abbott Labs, Nike, Texaco
  • Led Global Team of Developers responsible for gathering requirements, developing, testing and supporting several RICEF Objects for multiple projects.
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

American airlines

Programmer

Jan 1990Aug 1993 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • As a Programmer, I was responsible for coding, testing, and implement on-line and batch TELON COBOL/DB2 programs for the Sales Marketing & Tracking and Passenger Sales systems. I performed analysis on projects and created system documentation.
SAP DevelopmentTechnical SpecificationsProject ManagementSAP

Education

University of Oklahoma

BBA

Jan 1986Jan 1989

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