EDMUND DURFEE
Saint Clair Shores
Summary
Dynamic IT Manager with a proven track record, specializing in process automation and cost control. Achieved over $100K in savings through strategic vendor management and innovative software solutions. Expert in ERP/MES systems, fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and drive impactful results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Manager
CONCORD TOOL AND MANUFACTURING
Mount Clemens
04.2020 - Current
- Owned and maintained core IT infrastructure, ensuring reliability of servers, networks, switches, workstations, and production-connected devices.
- Led secure remote-work transition during COVID-19 through VPN deployment, laptop rollout, and Microsoft 365 implementation.
- Reduced ongoing IT costs by eliminating unnecessary services, renegotiating vendor contracts, and limiting consultant reliance.
- Delivered over $100K in cost savings within three months through automation and process improvements.
- Created LED production display system linked to ERP, enhancing real-time visibility for efficient plant monitoring.
- Implemented Virtual Label Printer service in C# to streamline label management and automate print job routing.
- Concord Web Tools internal Blazor application for reporting, EDI imports, and custom label printing.
- GLPI deployment for IT ticketing, asset tracking, and internal project management.
- Developed quality data tracking platform utilizing Go backend and React frontend to enhance data management efficiency.
- Developed Android tablet application to facilitate label reprinting for improved efficiency in Quality department.
IT Technical Administrator
NOVARES
Livonia
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Managed global MES rollout, ensuring system readiness and alignment with project goals.
- Led ERP/MES integration and supported ILVS administration.
- Served as Global Manufacturing Systems Specialist, enhancing system integration across multiple sites.
- Supported global manufacturing IT initiatives focused on MES deployment and ERP integration.
- Coordinated with corporate and local IT teams on infrastructure improvements, licensing compliance, and standards adherence.
IT Specialist
NOVARES (formerly Keyplastics)
Howell
04.2014 - 01.2020
- Acted as the sole onsite IT resource, facilitating seamless operation of production, quality, and office technology.
- Administered SQL databases and developed user access controls, facilitating secure reporting and data integrity for manufacturing systems.
- Managed hardware/software lifecycle including procurement, configuration, and maintenance.
- Maintained MES, ILVS, gauge tracking, job tracking, and custom applications.
- Developed Pick-to-Light Arduino LED system for ILVS production lines.
- Created digital production paceboard displaying live MES data across shop-floor TVs.
- Built shipping hot-list application (C# + SQL) improving response to missing parts.
- Designed Arduino-based work cell solutions with serialized label printing.
Team Leader
KEYPLASTICS
Howell
04.2010 - 04.2014
- Led production scheduling, staffing, training, and quality oversight to meet operational goals.
- Ensured adherence to production schedules and safety and quality standards, maintaining operational integrity.
- Liaised between operators and supervisors to resolve issues promptly, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Baker College
Flint, MI05.2020
Skills
- IT operations management
- Manufacturing IT systems
- Process Automation & System Integration
- Cybersecurity compliance
- Cost control
- Software development
- Database Design & Reporting
- C#
- Java
- JavaScript
- Python
- SQL
- NET / ASPNET
- Nodejs
- React
- React Native
- SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- SQLite
- Active Directory
- VPNs
- Docker
- Git
- Cross-functional teamwork
Hobbies and Interests
- Arduino projects
- Guitar
- Language study (Tagalog)
Languages
English
Timeline
IT Manager
CONCORD TOOL AND MANUFACTURING
04.2020 - Current
IT Technical Administrator
NOVARES
01.2020 - 03.2020
IT Specialist
NOVARES (formerly Keyplastics)
04.2014 - 01.2020
Team Leader
KEYPLASTICS
04.2010 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Baker College