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Dale R Alano

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Dynamic SAP Solution Architect with extensive experience in Public Sector, Utilities, Medical Device, and High-Tech Industries specializing in SAP implementations and project management. Proven track record in overseeing multi-million dollar initiatives, driving cloud architecture solutions, and fostering vendor relationships. Proficient in SAP S4 and Six Sigma methodologies, delivering projects on time and within budget while enhancing team performance.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Advisor/Architect

SoCal Gas
09.2021 - Current
  • Managed all technical workstreams (SAP, Edge, Conversion ,Reporting), in development of Vista Program requirements.
  • Drove development of SAP CIS Solution Architecture, utilizing latest SAP products, including properly sizing IS U environment and drafting reference cloud architecture to support the program.
  • Managed technical vendor spend of over $1m during pre-planning phase; included direct management of 10+ consultants.
  • Manage Vista environment consisting of on premise and cloud, SAP S4, C4C, BTP and AWS reporting.

IT Proj Manager SAP CIS

SDG&E
10.2018 - 09.2021
  • Development Lead for all SAP S/4, SAP Cloud members onshore and offshore, for company CIS replacement program.
  • Established first SAP Cloud environment in SDG&E; this required configuring and installing new infrastructure for SAP components.
  • Led development team for over 300+ development object utilizing cloud technologies.
  • Reporting team lead for Envision program, implemented new self service reporting model, which utilized new SAP components both in cloud and on premise.

IT PMO/IT Project Lead

Sempra Energy
01.2009 - 10.2018
  • Implemented SAP EAM (ECC 6) Work Management for large scale Company program spanning multiple years.
  • Provided daily work direction to project team which included Functional Consultants, Developers and Training Team in development of Blueprint design, functional, technical specifications and testing of RICEFW objects.
  • Led overall Architecture using SAP EAM framework to ensure solution provided scalability.
  • Worked in highly matrix environment utilizing internal, and vendor development resources, implementing major business transformation processes.

SAP PMO/Solution Architect

Nuvasive
02.2007 - 01.2009
  • Implemented SAP ERP (ECC 6) for Life Sciences This project included SAP AM, FI, CO, PS, MM, SD, BI, PP, PY and HCM (Success Factors); Successful delivery of project on time within 5% of budgeted cost $7m, utilizing Vendor managed service.
  • Developed and mentored a new IT internal team in the support and maintenance of SAP, including development of a quarterly release process.
  • Overall SAP PMO for medical device company, which included US and global templates;Ensured solution adhered to CFR 21 guidelines, including development of verification plan.

SAP IT Manager

Home Depot Supply
01.2006 - 02.2007
  • Implemented SAP ERP (ECC 5.0)AM, FI, CO, MM, PY, SD, PM, BI and HR.
  • Architect for the SAP Financial area, led design of new Chart of Accounts and improvements for internal costing. Delivered Financial Blueprint on time which included delivery of 50+ RICEF documents.
  • Provided daily direction and management for 5 internal SAP Analysts.
  • Planned and executed development of new business cases that drove transformation efforts across Finance and HR areas.


IT Manager

San Diego County
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Managed department budget of $5m; oversaw staff of 6 IT professionals.
  • Instrumental in devising and implementing a web strategy for online services and tax payments.

SAP PMO

Alpine Electronics
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • SAP PMO Implemented SAP ERP (ECC 4.6) SAP AM, FI, CO, MM, SD, PP, OM, PY and HR.
  • Led SAP implementation for US and Mexico operations; corporate transformation project led to consolidation of multiple manufacturing facilities.
  • Project delivered on schedule with initial rollout of approximately 300 users.

Architecture Strategy Manager

AT&T Wireless
01.2000 - 01.2003

  • PMO for Enterprise Architecture Strategy group, overseeing development of Roadmaps and standards for the Company.
  • Established architecture steering committee to review all IT projects for strategic fit.

SAP PMO

Hitachi America
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Program Manager for migration of legacy SAP R/2 to SAP R/3 3.6.
  • Implemented major process improvements using FI, CO, MM, PP, SD modules.
  • Major program lasting 4 years including deployment to global manufacturing plants, delivered on time.

Education

MBA - Information Technology

National University

BS - Accounting

San Diego State University

Skills

  • Proficient in SAP ASAP implementation process
  • SAP S4/ISU,(RISE) EAM, HCM, Portal, HANA, BI, ECC, CRM, CCS, C4C, SAP Marketing Cloud, CPI, BTP, Solution Manager, GRC
  • Oversight of multi-million dollar project initiatives
  • Six Sigma Black Belt
  • PMBOK trained in Project Management
  • Experience managing relationships with leading vendors

Timeline

Program Advisor/Architect

SoCal Gas
09.2021 - Current

IT Proj Manager SAP CIS

SDG&E
10.2018 - 09.2021

IT PMO/IT Project Lead

Sempra Energy
01.2009 - 10.2018

SAP PMO/Solution Architect

Nuvasive
02.2007 - 01.2009

SAP IT Manager

Home Depot Supply
01.2006 - 02.2007

IT Manager

San Diego County
01.2004 - 01.2006

SAP PMO

Alpine Electronics
01.2003 - 01.2004

Architecture Strategy Manager

AT&T Wireless
01.2000 - 01.2003

SAP PMO

Hitachi America
01.1995 - 01.2000

MBA - Information Technology

National University

BS - Accounting

San Diego State University

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