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MARTY MAA

IT Manager
West Windsor,NJ

Overview

28
years of professional experience

Work History

SERVICE CENTER AT BAOSTEEL AMERICA, INC
Montvale, NJ

IT MANAGER
09.2016 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Implement, and deploy IT infrastructure solutions, Oracle eBusiness Suites, and cloud integration for Global Network between the Head office and local representative offices
  • Managed global implementations of Oracle eBusiness suites version 11
  • MS Office 365, Cisco ASA 5512 router & firewall, Cisco managed switches and Amernet ip Phones, Dell Fiber Channel Storage, Mcafee end-point security, Lenovo Disaster Recovery & Business continuity solutions
  • Successfully implemented Oracle Cloud & Infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and of high quality
  • Configure & Setup NJ office to implement Microsoft Office 365 (Exchange Outlook email, Team, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive solutions)
  • Configure & Set up representative offices (San Diego, Toronto, Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Panama City) with wireless solutions & Teamviewer
  • Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
  • Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.

AT BIJOUX INTERNATIONAL, INC
New York, NY

IT & ERP PROJECT MANAGER
01.2006 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Designs, manufactures, and markets backpacks, bags, purses, and handbags marketed under East sport, East sport Baby, Fuel, and Day Runner brand names
  • Managed global implementations of SAP Business One 9.1, VMWare vSphere 5.5, Microsoft SQL 2012, MS Exchange Server 2013, Linux Red Hat Enterprise 6.0, Cisco CME/ip Phones, Dell Storage, Sonic Wall, Mcafee end-point security, Disaster Recovery & Business continuity solutions
  • Successfully implemented eCommerce & Infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and of high quality
  • Produced, and tracked project plans, workflow, timelines, budgets, a summary with JIRA
  • Facilitated, organized, tracked, communicated, and documented all aspects of medium-to-large size projects with Agile & Waterfall methodology
  • Implemented all IT, ERP projects as team lead, conducted fit-gap sessions for all business units, configured SAP server & desktop applications, created functional and technical specifications for SAP solutions partners for customization
  • Managed kick-off meeting, project plan, scopes, project summary, deliverables, intermediate deliverables, WBS, bottom-up approach to cost and duration
  • Led a team of software developers, coordinate with business analyst & others for Magento eCommerce online project
  • Gathering requirements and interacting with users and department heads
  • Coordinate onsite and offshore teams to analyze and document business requirements as to harnessing control of shipments from origin to destination
  • Collaborated with TimeWarner, Verizon, Cisco, Amazon EC2 for internal business needs and to gain understanding of their business requirements and adapt departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges
  • Managed professional employees by setting team direction, resolving problems and providing guidance to members of project team
  • Developed, managed, and implemented integrated modules with SDLC for Production, BOM, Import, Order processing, EDI (GDSN), Accounting, and Warehouse Management system
  • Worked closely with senior management and stakeholders, led multifunctional project team to initiate, plan, and execute project plans with clearly defined project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables
  • Identified, analyzed, and documented requirements of business processes and to develop and implement technology solutions that meet the overall corporate objectives and goals
  • Managed and implemented Production and Import modules from planning, manufacturing to importing processes
  • Led, directed, and implemented both modules to provide detailed analysis of purchasing activities, shipping and order management
  • Improved vendor performance assessments and transaction history for supply chain optimization
  • Managed and implemented Warehouse Management system (Accellos and Manhattan) to provide cost-effective management of warehouse operations, real-time inventory movement, and improved customer satisfaction
  • Streamlined the entire Supply Chain operations from planning, scheduling to monitoring and analysis with consistent, reliable information and real-time transparency
  • Worked with Salesforce CRM as an add-on to in-house ERP solutions
  • Managed and oversaw the integration of EDI (Allegicom on DiCentral) for customers such as Wal-Mart, Sears/Kmart, JCPenney, Kohl’s, T.J.Maxx, Macy’s, Amazon, eBags, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom…etc
  • Assessed needs of key trading partners, collaborated with 3rd party logistics providers to streamline business processes and to synchronize data through integrated EDI solutions
  • Managed and implemented Sales Order Processing module with SAP Business One to provide efficient sales order fulfilment and management solution
  • Integrated the module to support automatic bulk orders and distribution orders receiving and processing as well as advanced invoicing capabilities
  • Integrated Accounting module to provide controls for all invoices, purchases, charge backs and return authorizations
  • The module supports factoring, open accounts, letter of credit and cash flow analysis
  • Led, directed, and integrated Wal-Mart Retail Link reports with internal reports for Sales and Marketing team to support replenishment, forecasting, strategic business planning and decisions
  • Assisted business units with needs definition as it related to overall corporate goals and mission.

A&A Distribution
North Brunswick, NJ

NETWORK ADMIN/EDI SPECIALIST
01.1998 - 01.2006

Job overview

  • Worked with Innovis, GSX and GS1 in creating EDI mappings (810, 850, 856, 860, 862, 940, 945, 997….etc.), VAN communications, GTIN, GLN and many critical functions that meet requirements of Retail fashion/Softlines Industry
  • Installed, configured, developed and data mapped EDI transactions set
  • Consulted with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements
  • Regularly interfaced with department heads, supervisors, and vendors to solicit cooperation and resolve problems
  • Provided technical support for users
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised staff
  • Evaluated data-processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements
  • Directed all departmental operations, including developing standards, setting deadlines, and allocating tasks
  • Assessed technological needs, recommending improvements such as hardware and software upgrades
  • Built strong relationships with key clients and repaired multiple faltering relationships
  • Key management team members that earned Supplier of the Year four out of five consecutive years from Wal-Mart
  • Prepared organization for, RFID initiative and EDI/GDSN integration
  • Reduced code-development time while optimizing integration processes and data integrity by implementing single data model across all aspects of top application suite.
  • Transmitted records and files to customers efficiently to maintain operational timelines.
  • Tracked files from origin to destination and troubleshot errors.

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Columbia, MO

IT SYSTEM & NETWORK ENGINEER - COMPUTER SERVICES
01.1992 - 01.1998

Job overview

  • Uses comprehensive data and computer modeling systems to analyze the complex economic interrelationships of the food and agriculture industry
  • Evaluated Dell hardware and SAS software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with Novell LAN environment and make purchase recommendations
  • Designed and implemented Windows NT server systems, network configurations, and network architecture, including hardware and software technology, site locations, and integration of technologies
  • Co-managed diagnosis and solution execution of Ethernet & Token Ring data-communication problems
  • Monitored system performance and provided remote dial-in security measures, troubleshooting, and maintenance as needed
  • Partnered with other engineers, systems analysts, programmers, technicians, scientists, and top-level managers to design, test, and evaluate simultaneous solutions systems for 10-year forecast in U.S
  • Agriculture farm programs
  • Assessed areas of operation that need upgraded equipment such as modems, fiber optic cables, and telephone wires
  • Set up user accounts on Novell Netware, regulating and monitoring file access to ensure confidentiality and proper use
  • Developed simultaneous solutions on PC/LAN environment which was previously run on IBM 3090 mainframe with PC terminal emulation
  • Ran 2sls, 3sls for econometric and statistical US farm programs modeling with SAS mainframe and PC platform
  • Reduced 10-year modeling and forecasting solutions computing time by 90% for annual FAPRI meeting with University of Iowa professors and researchers
  • Worked with ESRI ArcView & ArcGIS for weather, climate, water shed and Agriculture farms analysis
  • Partnered with Texas A&M research faculty to develop Representative Farm Program with Microsoft Visual studio on farm viability and financial analysis
  • Maintain needed MS Excel files by adding and deleting macro functions on the Windows NT and Novell Netware servers and backing-up files to guarantee their safety in the event of power outages or server crashes with the network
  • Developed and wrote procedures for installation, use, and troubleshooting of GIS (Geographic Information System) on Sun Micro's Solaris Unix system, and communications hardware and software.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Columbia, MO

DESKTOP AND NETWORK SUPPORT
01.1988 - 01.1992

Job overview

  • Of the College of Arts and Science on the flagship campus of the University of Missouri
  • Monitored daily performance of student computer labs throughout Agricultural Economics Department’s computer systems
  • Resolved staff and student user inquiries regarding printing, plotting, dial-up access, FTP, Electronic Bulletin Board access, computer software, or hardware operation
  • Entered network commands and observed network and system functions to ensure accurate operations
  • Oversaw records of daily data communication transactions on Novell Netware LAN
  • Identified and referred major IBM PS/2 hardware, OS/2 software issues, or defective products to vendors or technicians for service
  • Installed IBM mainframe terminal 3271 and controller 3274 equipment for employee use, guaranteeing proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software
  • Performed BIOS, drive failure minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design, or installation specifications
  • Developed and implemented training materials for proper use of IBM PS/2 hardware or PC/SAS software
  • Inspected networking HUB equipment and patch panels to ensure data packets delivery to users.

ILLINOIS, OF INSURANCE
Springfield, IL

COMPUTER PROGRAMMER
05.1987 - 09.1987

Job overview

  • Protects the rights of Illinois citizens in their insurance transactions and monitors the financial solvency of all regulated entities
  • Corrected errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking program to ensure desired results
  • Executed trial runs of EasyTrieve Plus programs and IBM TSO/ISPF software applications to ensure they produce desired information and instructions are correct
  • Revised, repaired, or expanded existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements
  • Wrote and maintained customer report programs or software packages to handle specific jobs, including tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, and controlling other equipment
  • Designed, analyzed, and rewrote programs utilizing workflow chart and diagram, applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.

Education

University of Illinois

M.A from Information Science
1989

University Overview

University of Illinois

B.A. from Computer Science and Statistics
1987

University Overview

National Taipei Institute of Technology

Associate Degree from Electrical Engineering

University Overview

Skills

  • VMware Virtualization
  • Network Intelligence
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Technical Onboarding Design
  • Team Meetings
  • Hardware and Software Monitoring
  • Architecture Improvements
  • Wide Area Network (WAN)
  • Cisco Call Manager
  • SNMP Monitoring
  • Cyber Security Best Practices
  • Wireless Access Point
  • Agile Work Processes
  • Project LifeCycle Management

Summary

Knowledgeable IT Manager oversees technology deployment and maintenance. Instructs and leads IT staff members in support of hardware, software and networking infrastructure. Actively works with executives to determine and implement tech needs. Manages technology strategy, training and documentation. Experienced IT Manager with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in Network engineering planning and deployment.

Timeline

IT MANAGER
SERVICE CENTER AT BAOSTEEL AMERICA, INC
09.2016 - 04.2023
IT & ERP PROJECT MANAGER
AT BIJOUX INTERNATIONAL, INC
01.2006 - 01.2016
NETWORK ADMIN/EDI SPECIALIST
A&A Distribution
01.1998 - 01.2006
IT SYSTEM & NETWORK ENGINEER - COMPUTER SERVICES
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
01.1992 - 01.1998
DESKTOP AND NETWORK SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
01.1988 - 01.1992
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER
ILLINOIS, OF INSURANCE
05.1987 - 09.1987
University of Illinois
M.A from Information Science
University of Illinois
B.A. from Computer Science and Statistics
National Taipei Institute of Technology
Associate Degree from Electrical Engineering
MARTY MAAIT Manager