Jerry Sprout
Software Development
Springfield,OH
Summary
Senior Enterprise System Architect with over 40 years of experience in designing, modernizing, and integrating large-scale, mission-critical systems for multi-location retail and distribution environments.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Solutions Principle / Enterprise Systems Architect
American Signature
Columbus, OH
08.2018 - Current
- Acted as principal enterprise architect for core retail, logistics, and distribution systems.
- Led multi-year integration initiatives connecting AS/400 systems with Manhattan Active Omni and WMS.
- Designed order transformation pipelines using Dell Boomi to convert legacy sales orders effectively.
- Developed API-based integrations with Manhattan platforms for monitoring data and system health.
- Served as senior technical authority, resolving complex architectural challenges impacting order fulfillment.
IT Director / Systems Architect
American Signature
Columbus, OH
08.2009 - 08.2018
- Directed enterprise IT architecture and application strategy for 130 retail stores and distribution centers, aligning technology investments with growth objectives.
- Architected an enterprise scheduling system integrating distribution center inventory, enabling reliable promise dates for sales teams.
- Designed and led development of mobile delivery applications for drivers, fully integrated with internal routing systems for up to 25 delivery trucks.
- Reduced delivery promise windows from four hours to two hours, enhancing customer satisfaction and route efficiency.
- Led design of a tablet-based sales application, allowing in-store associates to build customer carts and synchronize orders.
Programmer Analyst / Senior System Architect
American Signature
Columbus, OH
05.1988 - 08.2009
- Architected comprehensive enterprise back-office system for 130 furniture stores, supporting financial and operational processes.
- Achieved $4 million annual reduction in inventory shrink within one year of deployment.
- Designed controls and validation mechanisms to enhance auditability and data accuracy.
- Developed backend systems and scheduling applications to unify delivery operations across stores and warehouses.
- Translated business requirements into scalable architectures, ensuring system performance and adaptability.
Software Developer / Consultant
Peabody Noise Ctl | WOSI Associates | Liebert Corp
Columbus, Ohio
11.1977 - 05.1988
- Transitioned from operator to software development roles in industrial and consulting environments.
- Developed enterprise applications on IBM midrange systems, enhancing system operations and reliability expertise.
- Provided consulting and development services at WOSI Associates, supporting various client environments.
- Established strong technical proficiency in IBM SYS/32, SYS/34, SYS/36, and SYS/38 platforms.
- Combined hands-on development with systems thinking to address complex business challenges effectively.
Education
MBA - Finance
04-2004
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
05-1984
Skills
- Enterprise system architecture
- Solution architecture and design
- IBM AS/400 and iSeries platforms
- Legacy system modernization
- Retail and distribution systems
- Back-office systems architecture
- Scheduling and routing systems
- Mobile application architecture
- Enterprise application integration
- Manhattan Active Omni OMS & WM
- API-based system integration
- Advanced RPG & SQL development
- Database design and data modeling
- Performance optimization
- IT strategy and technical leadership
- Requirements analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Solutions Principle / Enterprise Systems Architect - American Signature
08.2018 - Current
IT Director / Systems Architect - American Signature
08.2009 - 08.2018
Programmer Analyst / Senior System Architect - American Signature
05.1988 - 08.2009
Software Developer / Consultant - Peabody Noise Ctl | WOSI Associates | Liebert Corp
11.1977 - 05.1988
Franklin University - MBA, Finance
Franklin University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting