Christopher Losen
10545 Willow View Circle Johns Creek GA, 30022
770-362-8514
SUMMARY Transaction formats: XML (Papinet, xcbl, cxml, SAP iDoc), EDI (X12, EDIFACT), proprietary
Flat files (SAP iDoc, CSV, various TP formats)
Delivery protocols: HTTP/s, FTP/s, sFTP, AS2, SMTP, Ponton, Web service, VPN
Key Technologies: Unix Shell Scripting, Oracle SQL Developer, Webmethods, Putty, WINSCP,
Terminal Services, Contivo, Jitterbit
Collaboration Tools: Sharepoint, Jira, Confluence, SalesForce.com,
Specialties:Problem resolution coordination, Problem Triage, Client Management,
Integration Project Coordination, VAN Migrations, Certificate Management
SKILLS
Software Documentation
Software Installation
Visual Studio
C++
Quality Assurance
Customer Service
Technical Training
Active Directory
Documentation
EDI ANSI X12
Oracle SQL Developer
HTTP
Unix Shell Scripting
Programming
XML
FTP
EXPERIENCE Belnick, Inc.
EDI Manager
SQL
Java
EDI
Help Desk Management
Problem Solving
Customer Satisfaction
Salesforce.com
Help Desk Support
Training & Development
IDOC
Data Integration
Secure FTP
Employee Training
Integration
SaaS
Business Analysis
11 / 2014 - Present
Responsible for designing and implementing a completely new EDI infrastructure bringing
all EDI trading inside the company infrastructure and away from third party vendors.
Responsible for analyzing the business and its needs to see where EDI usage can be
expanded to allow for more automation
When ready for deployment, EDI systems are implemented without causing interruption to
the business allowing for a smooth transition between platforms
Utilizes Jitterbit software to set up and maintain document translation maps between
multiple file formats (CSV, XML, X12, EDI, flat file)
Maintains relationships with customer EDI department and works directly with them to
resolve issues
Responsible for creating and maintaining connectivity with customer EDI systems via
FTP/SFTP/FTPS/PGP/AS2/SOAP/REST
Develops and implements automated archival and purging strategies for EDI data
Responsible for EDI document testing with third party vendors and with the customers
directly
Evaluates existing EDI programming for improvement and efficiency gains
Works to automate document error checking and notification
Works with IT Operations to make sure maintenance windows don’t conflict with EDI
schedules and customer EDI requirements
Works with Sales and Warehouse teams to develop EDI solutions to eliminate chargebacks
Participates in the development and implementation of department programs, systems,
procedures and methods of operations.
Responsible for overseeing deadlines for migration of customers and resolving any issues
related to these deadlines
Liaison Technologies
Integration Analyst
11 / 2013 - 11 / 2014
Primary role of on-boarding, testing, troubleshooting, and promoting customer connections
with trading partners.
Support EDI data transfers for a worldwide customer base in formats X12 and EDIFACT.
Worked primarily with logistics and banking data including 180, 210, 214, 300, 301, 310,
404, 410, 810, 812, 823, 824, 828, 850, 855, 856, 864, 875, 880, 940, 945, 947, 990, 997
in a high-volume transaction-oriented environment
Provide first person interaction with customers to carry out primary role with regards to
requests for information, connectivity, and validation of data
Proactive account assistance
Provide an escalation point for the production support team acting as customer experts as it
relates to integration details
Protocols include AS2, HTTP(s), (S)FTP(s), WS, SMTP
Data mining using Oracle SQL Explorer or related SQL editor
Transaction formats: XML (Papinet, xcbl, cxml, SAP iDoc), EDI (X12, EDIFACT), proprietary
Flat files (SAP iDoc, CSV, various TP formats)
Delivery protocols: HTTP/s, FTP/s, sFTP, AS2, SMTP, Ponton, Web service, VPN
Responsible for analyzing projects for possible integration issues and providing and
implementing solutions.
Used Contivo to review spec requirements in maps and make corrections as needed.
Liaison Technologies
EDI Support Analyst
06 / 2011 - 11 / 2013
Act as the first line of defense for network related issues
Interviews customers to collect information about issues and leads users through diagnostic
procedures to determine source of error to aid in determining whether problem is caused by
Liaison's Network or by hardware
Use current operational procedures to identify problems, and learn specific input and output
requirements such as forms of data input, how data is to be summarized, and formats for
reports
Logs and tracks calls using call system database, and maintains history records and related
problem documentation
Coordinates testing by users and third parties, primarily in areas of AS2 setup and testing
Providing 24 hour on call support for one week per month.
Documents and reports issues discovered in company operated software.
SIU Institutional Advancement
Network Administrator
06 / 2009 - 05 / 2011
Troubleshooting end user problems including printing, hardware, software and networking
issues
Responsible for maintaining Active Directory including user access to domains and file
systems
Responsible for maintaining Microsoft Exchange and Group Policy
Helped to create an image server and maintained a backup schedule of the servers
Worked in a team of two that covered 80 users
OSF HealthCare
IT Field Technician
06 / 2008 - 08 / 2008
INTERN - Troubleshooting end user problems including printing, hardware, software and
networking issues Prepared computers for end users including installing Windows and other
applications Responsible for the hardware implementation of Electronic Medical Records in
multiple healthcare offices.
EDUCATION Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
BA , Computer Science
2008 - 2011