Erick Soltvedt
Oslo,MN
Summary
Skilled Solutions Architect who coordinates with owners and end users to drive successful development efforts and meet mission-critical business needs. Skilled project manager and team leader with organized and decisive approach. Over 14 years of progressive experience in Logistics IT departments. Excellent communication skills and detail-oriented. Committed to improving system design and operations for reliable workflow management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Solutions Architect/Project Management
S&S Transport Inc.
09.2009 - Current
- IT project management for our organization on internal and external vendor projects. Over 100 custom integrations as well as over 300 self written processes to automate efficiency and tasks
- Daily usage and maintenance of Microsoft packages including but not limited to: Exchange/Outlook, Office 365, Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10, Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, Active Directory, Office Suite, IBM DB2, VPN, IIS, and MSSQL
- Extensive knowledge and administration of software packages including: Crystal Reports, Truckmate, Microdea Synergize Document Management, Foursite, WMS, DAT, Rateware, Bartender, Blackberry Enterprise, VMWare, Veeam, Symantec, and Core
- Network hardware experience include Cisco and SonicWall Routers and VOIP phone systems(Cisco and Shoretel) as well as hardware building and purchasing
- Design and implementation of SQL queries and automated reporting
- I have worked with 3rd party support including but not limited to Network Center, Highpoint Networks, and Marco.
- Maintained current and in-depth understanding of business processes, needs and objectives.
- Worked with developers and engineers to realize technological solutions.
- Contributed heavily to product development lifecycle of both back-end and customer-facing solutions.
- Installed, integrated and deployed multiple products in many environments.
- Supervised deployments and provided troubleshooting and user support.
- Executed application database upgrades, backups and restore duties.
- Conducted research to evaluate systems design and process efficiency.
- Orchestrated integration and communication of software upgrades.
- Tested software remotely and onsite for server sets to maintain operational readiness.
- Mentored employees and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement.
- Contributed to development, administration and testing of disaster recovery plans.
General Technical Manager
Echo Technology Solutions
01.2002 - 11.2010
- Retail and Technical Manager of an Alltel Authorized Dealer and Business and Personal Computer Services Company
- Involved in every day management and sales activities as well as computer repair and networking for contract business and walk-in customers.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
- Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
- Configured systems according to prescribed software and hardware frameworks.
- Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
- Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
Business Mgr / Financial Services Manager(Finance/Insurance)
Heritage Sales and Leasing(Ford Dealer)
08.2002 - 01.2006
- My position was to present the customer with finance and insurance options, extended warranties, rust inhibitors, accessories and incentives on all vehicles
- I was required to complete all licensing requirements, credit applications, and proper preparation of all sales, financing, and licensing documents
- I also had to provide reports for customer service follow-up(CRM) as well as monthly business projections and month end reports for marketing success/fail and future advertising budgets.
Education
General Studies -
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, NDDiploma -
WAO High School
Warren, MN01.1996
Skills
- Solution Optimization
- Customer Satisfaction
- Developing modules
- Integrating designs
- Performance Optimization
- Improving processes
- Automation understanding
- Requirements Gathering
- Resource Planning
- Business Process Analysis
Timeline
Solutions Architect/Project Management
S&S Transport Inc.
09.2009 - Current
Business Mgr / Financial Services Manager(Finance/Insurance)
Heritage Sales and Leasing(Ford Dealer)
08.2002 - 01.2006
General Technical Manager
Echo Technology Solutions
01.2002 - 11.2010
General Studies -
University of North Dakota
Diploma -
WAO High School
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