Andrew Sobey, Jr., CDP

734 River Hills Drive, Fenton, MO 63026-3160

Phone: 314.323.8585 - Email: asobey@sssci.com

 

 

Information Technology Professional

Project Manager - Database Administrator - Systems Analyst - Programmer - Trainer

 

Results-oriented professional specializing in solving business problems through the application of information technology. Comprehensive knowledge of extensive hardware, software, and programming languages result in enhanced business practices, increased productivity, and reduced costs. Committed to total quality and customer satisfaction.

 

 

Areas of Expertise

 

Information Technology Management	Custom Software Development
Database Administration	Strategic Planning
Project Management	Plant Start-ups
System/Data Conversions	System Implementations
Interfaces/Enhancements	Professional Training
Budget Management	Specifications/Documentation
Manufacturing Techniques	Electronic Data Interchange

 

 

Professional Qualifications

 

VB	.NET	PL/SQL	SQL
Oracle	SQL Server	Access	Total
Crystal Reports	RPG	COBOL	ASSEMBLER
OS/400	CL	Monarch	Mantis
C#	Word	Excel	Gentran
Harbinger	EXTOL	JBA	PledgeMaker
JD Edwards	MAPICS	BPCS	PRMS
Dynamics	MAS 500	Sage Accpac	UNIX
Windows	ASP	XML	System Utilities

 

 

 

Career Background

 

S & S Systems Consultants, Inc., Fenton, MO Present Position

A privately held company providing computer related services including consulting, training, and programming.

 

Owner and Senior Consultant

• Created software for interfaces, enhancements, and custom applications using programming and reporting tools
• Performed system conversions including evaluation of hardware and software
• Developed specifications and design documents to satisfy functional requirements
• Defined data elements to support database applications
• Designed permissions and procedures to ensure database integrity
• Developed database triggers and stored procedures
• Led strategic project implementations
• Created textbooks and training materials
• Conducted training sessions

 

Westinghouse Electric Corporation Prior Positions

A $12 billion global manufacturer of power equipment for the transmission and distribution of electricity. Product lines include transfer switches, switchgear, transformers, and generators.

 

Manager, Information Technology

• Supervised 15 employees from multiple departments
• Managed departmental budgets in excess of $1 million
• Converted and enhanced business systems
• Reduced inventory from 2.5 months to .7 months supply
• Reduced manufacturing cycle time from 32 weeks to 16 weeks
• Reduced costs by $7 million
• Supported plant start-ups and close-downs
• Implemented business systems to support a twin plant in Juarez, Mexico

 

Data Base Administrator/Analyst/Programmer

• Developed databases and tables
• Provided for database security including user permissions and backup/recovery
• Created indexes, primary keys, and access paths for database performance
• Developed requirements documents based on user input
• Developed specifications, documentation, and implementation plans
• Designed programs from specifications, following standards and guidelines
• Developed testing procedures
• Created operating system user exits

Education

Texas A & M University, College Station, TX, Master's Degree, Computing Science (Recipient of National Science Foundation Fellowship)

Slippery Rock State College, Slippery Rock, PA, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Mathematics

(Magna cum Laude)

 

Professional Certifications

Certified Data Processor, ICCP, Chicago, IL

Certified Developer for Great Plains Dynamics

 

Professional Presentations

Results of Task Level Checkpoint/Restart Beta Testing, Cincom National Users Group

Awards

Cutler-Hammer Marketing Award for Product Introduction

Westinghouse Information Systems Advisory Council Award

MARCAM Customer of the Month Award