Steve Madray
BROWNS SUMMIT,NC
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven track record of delivering high-quality work across diverse projects. Recognized for strong communication and collaboration skills, contributing to successful team outcomes and enhanced customer satisfaction. Committed to meeting organizational goals while pursuing continuous learning and professional growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
SCIU Sr. Project Manager
Swisslog Logistics
04.2021 - 11.2024
- Manage assigned client warehouse projects and technical activities across multiple disciplines (Controls, Software, Technical Support Managers, Solutions Architects, Integration Managers, Software Engineers, Commissioning Engineers, and Integration Engineers)
- Work with client team and Solutions Architect to establish Software Functional Specifications, Host Interface Specifications, and IT Topology Specifications per the contract and client specific needs
- Manage Software Engineering deliverables based upon the signed specification documents
- Manage Controls Engineering deliverables to support the project
- Manage Commissioning and Integration efforts to insure system adheres to Site Acceptance Plan and testing
- Major Work Activities from April 2021 – Nov 2024
- April 2021 – July 2021 performed TSM related activities developing SAT Plan and testing for grocery chain in PA and automotive supplier in Mexico
- June 2021 – July 2022 – Managed apparel company AutoStore project from start to PAC in July 2022
- Sep 2021 – Jun 2022 – Managed online meal provider commissioning and integration to achieve PAC in Jun 2022
- Sep 2021 – Oct 2023 – Managed large pharma company ASRS project to successful PAC in Jun 2023 and FAC in Oct 2023
- Aug 2022 – May 2023 – Managed electronics supplier AutoStore project to PAC in May2023
- Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 – Managed 3rd party logistics provider multi vendor project to achieve PAC in Jan 2024
- Oct 2023 – Present – Manage restart of pet food company project after 2 year stoppage
IT Facilities Infrastructure Project Manager
Carolina IT Professionals, Inc
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Direct projects and technical activities across multiple project sites in support of Corporate Real Estate programs
- Work with Business, Architects and Engineers to establish infrastructure requirements for cabling, switches, wireless networks, Cisco VOIP, and Audio/Video conferencing
- Establish budgets based upon requirements, develop RFP’s for vendors, selection of vendors, and manage vendors during installation and validation
- Interface with general contractor and their sub-contractors (Electrical, Fire Alarm, and Security)
- New Site Builds
- Renovation of existing sites
- Moving existing branch sites to new locations
- Completed two major additions to existing facilities (55,000 sq ft and 109,000 sq ft)
- One renovation of existing facilities (75,000 sq ft)
- Three branch relocations – included renovation of move to facility and de-commission move from location
- Work From Home Call Center Agents Project – existing work from home solution was VDI based system that did not meet scalability and performance metrics
- Worked with Network Infrastructure team to identify potential solutions
- Performed pilot using Meraki Z3 teleworker appliance from Mar 1 – April 30, 2019
- After pilot, converted 80 VDI users to the Meraki solution by June 30, 2019 and then added 180 more agents by Dec 31, 2019
- Upon COVID-19 pandemic used this solution to add 1050 additional work from home agents from multiple business units nationwide in six (6) weeks
Project Manager
ITG Brands, LLC (formerly known as Lorillard Tobacco Co.)
02.2007 - 03.2018
- Warehouse System Controls Upgrade
- Directed project and technical resources (Engineering and external vendor) to upgrade outdated control system provided by HK Systems (now Dematic)
- Worked closely with engineering and vendor to upgrade older control systems and interface to Dematic WCS/WMS system
- Regression testing of all I/O (>150 touchpoints) within the system using risk based approach
- Fully documented the updated system and control flows
- Fully Automated Delivery of Produced Product to Warehouse
- Directed project leading the development and documentation of requirements
- Incorporated the requirements into an RFP for the project and selected vendors
- Managed schedule, cost, resources for the overall project
- Managed three vendors tasked with delivering the solution (robotics, Dematic AGV’s, and Dematic WCS/WMS)
- Delivered the solution in 30 weeks using agile methodologies
- Installation of Fully Automated ASRS Equipment in Warehouse
- Managed vendor requirements and deliverables for Dematic WCS/WMS modifications
- Led development of test strategy and execution of testing of automated ASRS equipment and WCS/WMS modifications
- Completed replacement (7 110’ automated cranes) within 12 weeks
- Upgrade HK Systems (Dematic) WCS/WMS System from DEC/VAX to Microsoft Server Platform
- Managed development of requirements for new system
- Managed the development of test strategy and testing – testing required 'Swapping' the systems and testing between 12:00 AM to 7:00 AM for seven weeks – 5 days/week
- Managed vendor deliverables for the upgraded WCS/WMS system
- Led development of cutover – required migrating data from old to new system, verifying data, UAT testing – all over a weekend and ready for production use on Monday morning
Senior Manufacturing Execution Systems Specialist
Lorillard Tobacco Co.
05.2004 - 02.2007
- Microsoft .NET technologies were used as the development tool (primarily C#)
- Most of the projects involved the use of Microsoft SQL Server (SQL Server 2000 – SQL Server 2014 R2)
- Microsoft CE and Windows Mobile were utilized for handheld devices and vehicle mounted devices
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SCSkills
- Project Management
- Vendor management
- Business/Technical Analysis
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Communication (all levels)
- Manufacturing and warehouse automation implementation
- Robotics system implementation
- ASRS system implementation
- AGV system implementation
- Conveyor system (pallet and light goods) implementation
Training
- Project Management Essentials, IBM, 03/01/08
- Project Leadership and Team Building, IBM, 03/01/08
- Financial Management for Project Managers, IBM, 03/01/08
- Contracting for Project Managers, IBM, 05/01/08
- Project Risk Management, IBM, 06/01/08
- Project Cost and Schedule Management, IBM, 07/01/08
Timeline
SCIU Sr. Project Manager
Swisslog Logistics
04.2021 - 11.2024
IT Facilities Infrastructure Project Manager
Carolina IT Professionals, Inc
10.2018 - 06.2020
Project Manager
ITG Brands, LLC (formerly known as Lorillard Tobacco Co.)
02.2007 - 03.2018
Senior Manufacturing Execution Systems Specialist
Lorillard Tobacco Co.
05.2004 - 02.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Clemson University
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