OBJECTIVE:

EXPERIENCE:

10/2006 - Present

Industry: Computer Software

Sr. Solution Architect

Teradata Certified Master providing technical consultation on enterprise data warehouse (EDW) and unified data architecture (UDA) ecosystem including Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Data Integration (DI), Business Intelligence (BI), Disaster Recovery (DR), "Big Data" analytics via MapReduce on Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) and RDBMS in structured, unstructured, and evolving schemas integrated into a unified data architecture (UDA) and ecosystem. Manage technical consultants in the development and implementation of data analytics and MapReduce extensions in Java, C++, R, etc. Development of relational and dimensional data models and data integration roadmap to support business objectives and business improvement opportunities. Development of Extract/Transform/Load (ETL) as well as Extract/Load/Transform (ELT) applications and Physical Data Model for implementation of Logical Data Models.

3/2005 - 10/2006

Industry: Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure

Sr. Training Manager

- Developed on-boarding programs for various job roles to accelerate time to proficiency by 30%.- Developed training programs for Construction, Customer Service, Sales, and Purchasing.- Produced training plan for migration from AS400 to web-based financial applications.- Consulted with HR VP to implement Ethics training.- Worked closely with Chief Compliance Officer to develop legal training and to all employees.- Partnered with Safety Directors to implement Safety Training for construction site employees.- Managed the development and delivery of architectural engineering training via virtual classroom.- Teamed with other Training Managers to create Instructional Design standards, processes, and templates for Rapid E-Learning development.- Implemented corporate wide learning technologies for e-learning and virtual classroom programs.- Directed the development of business and technical requirements for a learning management system.- Developed scenario simulations for practicing soft skills in e-learning programs.- Designed and implemented learning scorecards for various job functions.- Developed customized reports from data collected in the learning management system.

10/2003 - 3/2005

Industry: Banking

Education and Performance Improvement Manager

- Responsible for training, documentation, and corporate communications.- Developed and implemented learning development processes for assessing needs, defining metrics, and producing learning development plans.- Conducted measurement of time to proficiency to define strategies in accelerating performance.- Applied interviewing strategies to assess key competencies based on job roles.- Provided consultation to HR on management development strategies.- Implemented enterprise wide deployment of e-learning.- Developed and launched mortgage industry learning program for large population of employees with little or no mortgage industry background.- Managed a team of 3 technical writers and instructional designers.- Managed maintenance of compliance, underwriting, and corporate policies.

3/2003 - 10/2003

Industry: Computer Software

Principal Consultant

Provided consulting services to organizations selecting and implementing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning technologies.

2/2000 - 3/2003

Industry: Computer Software

Learning Technology Director

Managed software engineers in the development of learning technologies and an internal Learning Management System (LMS) product used within a global company of over 32,000 employees in over 42 countries offering e-learning courseware in as many as 6 languages. Managed the integration of the internally developed LMS with other HR systems and a commercial training registration system, and managed the development of business requirements and the Request For Proposal (RFP) process in selecting a commercial LMS product.- Project Management of initiatives for learning technology, instructional design, and evaluation.- Achieved the #2 position in Training magazine’s top 50 training organizations of 2001.- Developed Request for Proposals (RFP) and negotiated contract agreements with service providers.- Partnered with business unit learning directors to define and implement learning strategies.- Developed and implemented learning development processes for instructor-led, e-learning, and blended learning delivery.- Established solid relationship with IT to develop and implement enterprise-wide e-learning infrastructure and Learning Management System (LMS) interfaced with PeopleSoft.- Led business requirements definition and selection of enterprise-wide commercial LMS.- Developed and implemented Kirkpatrick Level 3 survey tool integrated with LMS.- Provided liaison support to improve communications between Japan and U.S. divisions.- Assisted Japan Learning Director in negotiating contracts resulting in 38% reduction in expenses.- Managed a team of learning technology developers and programmers.- Member of executive leadership team for a corporate university.

6/1997 - 2/2000

Industry: Computer Software

Virtual Learning Manager

- Responsible for learning and e-learning development, content management system, and enterprise wide e-learning deployment.- Partnered with business unit learning directors to assess and develop learning programs.- Negotiated and managed contract agreements with service providers.- Developed approach in assessing Kirkpatrick Level 1 evaluations by content, delivery medium, and delivery method to establish a matrix to analyze multiple learning delivery strategies.- Managed the localization and translation of several training programs for deployment in Japan.- Managed the development of an internally developed LMS.- Managed a team of instructional designers, graphic artists, and web developers.

6/1989 - 6/1997

Industry: Computer Software

Learning Consultant - Senior Learning Consultant

- Developed technical training programs for engineers and technology professionals on hardware architecture, software architecture, network architecture, relational database modeling, Teradata database architecture, software programming, data warehouse configuration, CRM, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Methodology.- Consulted with multiple departments on assessing training needs, performance criteria, and competency requirements.- Worked with engineering to develop and implement software development environment and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology.- Managed multiple learning projects and project teams.- Designed and developed instructor-led course materials for classroom delivered training.- Developed e-learning courses with built-in Kirkpatrick Level 1 and Level 2 assessments.- Developed UNIX applications and Web applications to link E-Learning courses to a Teradata Database Training System.

EDUCATION:

Some College Coursework Completed

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Certification

Training Analytics

Some College Coursework Completed

Electrical and Electronics Technology

Certification

Quality Education System

Certification

Return on Investment of Learning Programs

Certification

Action Management

Certification

Certification in Advanced Project Management, Financial Management, Strategic Management, Performance Management, Technology Management, Six Sigma.

Certification

Doctor of MotorsAutomotive Internal Combustion Engines

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Languages

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AFFILIATIONS:

IEEE International Forum of Educational Technology

Member

Assoc. for Advancement of Computing in Education

Member

IEEE Learning Tech. Standards Committee (LTSC)

Member

IEEE Learning Technology Task Force (LTTF)

Member

Inst. of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

Member

Corporate Leadership Council (CLC)

Member

Corporate Executive Board Learning and Development

Member

American Society of Training & Development (ASTD)

Member

ASTD Evaluation and ROI Network

Member