Joshua Baron
Dexter,MI
Summary
Results-driven IT professional with over 25 years of experience in application delivery, enterprise business intelligence, and IT leadership. As an Applications Delivery Manager, successfully led cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of high-impact technology solutions that align with organizational goals. Proven track record of driving innovation, optimizing systems, and enhancing data-driven decision-making processes. Adept at managing complex projects, fostering strategic partnerships, and mentoring high-performing teams. Seeking to leverage technical expertise and leadership experience in a Director of IT role to drive enterprise-wide digital transformation and operational excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APPLICATIONS DELIVERY & ENTERPRISE BI MANAGER
CITY OF ANN ARBOR, MI
ANN ARBOR
2012.08 - Current
- Provided supervision and leadership to a staff of 7 Senior Application Specialists
- Analyzed team members' strengths and weaknesses, worked collaboratively with HR and IT Director to establish personalized growth plans, and tracked the outcomes consistently.
- Forged influential ties with key city personnel through regular involvement, including occasional facilitation, in monthly IT Service Area meetings
- Supported customers by attending Information Technology Leadership Board and City Council meetings, providing assistance for business cases and resolutions
- Provided support for business case development, prioritized workloads for staff, and managed the project life cycle for high visibility projects that required management oversight.
- System architecture
- Evaluated customer feedback regarding existing or proposed BI solutions.
- Supported users with troubleshooting issues related to BI systems or applications.
- Developed and maintained data models to support business intelligence initiatives.
- Designed and implemented predictive analytics models to forecast future results.
- Provided technical expertise on the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of BI tools and applications.
SR. APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST
CITY OF ANN ARBOR, MI
ANN ARBOR
2006.07 - 2012.08
- Streamlined integration of various data sets into the main financial system through SSIS packages
- Transformed multiple components of the City's COBOL/Mainframe financial system into web services, enabling convenient access for City Finance staff without technical intervention.
- Coordinated the City’s transparency initiative by launching www.a2openbook.com to provide public access to financial data
- Performed troubleshooting on complex problems related to applications or software programs.
- Evaluated current processes and identified areas where improvements could be made.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop long-term strategies for ensuring optimal use of applications within the organization.
SR. BUSINESS ANALYST/SYSTEM ARCHITECT
NORDIC TECHNOLOGIES
BRIGHTON , MI
2002.05 - 2006.07
- Successfully established and oversaw the development process of a start-up web consulting firm
- Introduced standards for functional specifications, project timelines and technical design documents.
- Managed day-to-day operations and actively guided the technical design team.
- Served as a system architect and lead engineer for MiCAFE project in Michigan, designing and implementing comprehensive solutions to meet the needs of at-risk seniors in terms of nutrition education, food assistance, and income support.
- Developed business process models to identify and document customer requirements.
WEB ARCHITECT/SR. ENGINEER
FRY MULTIMEDIA
ANN ARBOR , MI
1999.11 - 2002.05
- Established rapport and rebuilt trust with a dissatisfied client.
- Repaired relationship by ensuring constant client interface and meticulousness in gathering business requirements
- Oversaw a $2 million multi-channel Internet project for a large mid-western insurance company.
- Monitored progress of projects to ensure alignment with plans and timely achievement of milestones
- Led the training, development, and evaluation efforts for an 8-member team comprised of professionals from different disciplines including engineering, creative design, information architecture,and quality assurance. Actively participated in multiple committees dedicated to establishing industry-wide standards and best practices.
PROJECT LEADER – ACCELERATED SOLUTIONS CENTER
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
DEARBORN , MI
1999.05 - 1999.11
- Organized and facilitated requirements gathering sessions between business customers and technical teams
- Converted business requirements into recommended technical architectures
- Managed resources and customer expectations through effective creation and adherence to project plans
- Aided in enhancing developer productivity by offering technical assistance, troubleshooting complex issues, and facilitating problem-solving sessions
- Conducted weekly status meetings with business customers
- Collaborated with key members of the Accelerated Maintenance Center to ensure seamless project transition from development to maintenance through knowledge transfer meetings.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER – PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
DEARBORN , MI
1998.08 - 1999.05
- Worked as part of a team that improved and maintained a job submission tool, streamlining the process for engineers to submit CADCAM/CAE jobs from UNIX workstations to supercomputers.
- Successfully grew the user base of the above job submission tool by 15% through targeted marketing campaigns and effective assistance to end-users
- Developed a comprehensive set of web tools that enabled project management to effectively track and analyze usage statistics.
SYSTEMS ANALYST/PROGRAMMER – MARKETING & SALES SYSTEMS
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
DEARBORN , MI
1997.05 - 1998.08
- Spearheaded a European web application project empowering management to conveniently access, modify, and analyze dealer reports.
- Participated in the development of an advanced web application for real-time reporting to field operatives and general office personnel.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
DEARBORN, MI07.2001
Bachelor of General Studies degree emphasizing Computer Information Systems through joint course work in Business and Engineering schools. -
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
ANN ARBOR, MI05.1997
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Technical Mentorship
- Full-Stack Development
- System Architecture
- Database Management
- Web Development
- Data Integration
- Big data technologies
- Dashboard creation
- Business strategy
Certification
- Certified Business Intelligence Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
APPLICATIONS DELIVERY & ENTERPRISE BI MANAGER
CITY OF ANN ARBOR, MI
2012.08 - Current
SR. APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST
CITY OF ANN ARBOR, MI
2006.07 - 2012.08
SR. BUSINESS ANALYST/SYSTEM ARCHITECT
NORDIC TECHNOLOGIES
2002.05 - 2006.07
WEB ARCHITECT/SR. ENGINEER
FRY MULTIMEDIA
1999.11 - 2002.05
PROJECT LEADER – ACCELERATED SOLUTIONS CENTER
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1999.05 - 1999.11
SOFTWARE ENGINEER – PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1998.08 - 1999.05
SYSTEMS ANALYST/PROGRAMMER – MARKETING & SALES SYSTEMS
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1997.05 - 1998.08
Masters of Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Bachelor of General Studies degree emphasizing Computer Information Systems through joint course work in Business and Engineering schools. -
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
- Certified Business Intelligence Professional
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