SAP/Business Intelligence (BI) / Business Objects (BO) systems architect: administrator lead: platform technical lead; database administration; Windows/UNIX/Linux administration; data warehousing; meta-data design; multi-tier report development/support; ETL; and .Net/Java app development based IT Professional with a proven track record of meticulously assessing BI, infrastructure, and business requirements while providing reliable, effective and timely solutions.
- Extensive (20+ yrs) SAP/BI Business Objects 5X-XI4.2 expertise in the design, implementation, development, support and maintenance managing multi-tier on-premise, hosted (cloud), SaaS, and hybrid clustered servers in small to “Big Data” settings supporting 50k+ users. Includes SAS, Power-BI/SSRS, Crystal, and ProClarity platforms.
- Delivered SAP/BI BO admin, development, support & management expertise for: transactional, relational, OLAP, data warehouse, & “Big Data”; KPI dashboard/Lumira v1-v2; multi batch, scheduling, & distribution; embedded Java-JSP/.Net app reporting; XI4.2 IDT/UDT designer & WEBI report development & training on Windows/Linux/UNIX;
- Worked in Data Warehouse and Data/BI teams defining/designing Data Warehouse roadmaps integrated into the BI architecture aligned with infrastructure, Business and stakeholder requirements leveraging DW tools Power-BI, SSIS, SSAS, DTS; MS Biztalk; Data Integrator, Data Federator; HANA, Hadoop, and others.
- Strong professional leader with skill in complex web apps and architecture. Wide-ranging background in SAP/BI-BO server/mainframe; Java/JSP, .Net & BI development support & admin. Support of SAP/BI-BO & Power-BI/SSRS semantic layer (IDT, UDT, & Data Modeler) and with “Big Data” (Lumira, Design Studio, Explorer, HANA, & Hadoop);
- Recognized for demonstrating professionalism, taking initiative, and collaborating productively while timely achieving business goals and improving efficiencies. Has strong business acumen and interpersonal relations with broad experience applying proper protocols, procedures, and ensuring appropriate staffing are in place;
CORE COMPETENCIES:
SAP/BI BO Architecture
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Intranet/Extranet Server
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Technical Lead / Project Lead
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BI App/DB/ETL Administration
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BI/App/DB Development
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Data Privacy/Security Mgmt
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Data Warehousing
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Windows/UNIX/Linux Admin
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Client Server Administration
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SDLC
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Agile/Waterfall Methodologies
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User/Staff Training & Support
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT): COOLSOFT, LLC CONSULTANT, Boise, ID Dec 2016 – Current; SAP/Business Intelligence (BI) Business Objects (BO) Architect/Administrator/Developer
Key Achievements:
- Design, implement, administer & support the SAP XI3.1 to XI4.2.3 (& SP6) enterprise migration, upgrade & expansion;
- Augmented the BI and data architectures to leverage DR and PreProd, positioned XI4.2 for expansion to other departments (ie. DMV, HWY, others) that currently supports finance, HR, and payroll;
- Worked with Business Objects universe designers and developers to migrate UDT universes to XI4.2-IDT; implemented more robust adhoc query and IDT Universe integration optio
- Authored/delivered training curriculums for XI4.2 IDT Designer; WebIntelligence, Live-Office, & Lumira developer; and XI.4.2 delegated admin training to integrate and expand XI4.2 to other Departments.
- Expanded the BIP XI4.2 architecture by designing, deploying, and supporting Lumira 1.31.7 & v2.2.200 Server/Discovery & XI4.2.6 Live-Office server-client apps through formal LCM processes unto Production. Positioned XI4.2 to leverage HANA, Lumira designer, Explorer, mobile services and Crystal for later release review;
- Planned/deployed new Active Directory authentication model for Cloud, SSO, SSL, publications, distribution on XI4.4 Upgraded to a sustainable security model as part of the XI4.2 deploy aligned with SAP & Infrastructure Best Practices;
MERCY HOSPITAL / CONSULTANT, St Louis, MO; May 2016-Oct 2016; SAP/Business Objects BI Administrator Architect /Consultant;
Key Achievements:
- Designed, implemented, administered and supported the Upgrade to Lumira v1.31 Server/Desktop in Development, Test, PreProd, and Production on Business Objects XI4.1 Service Pack 6;
- Designed, implemented, supported a Data Services 4.2 Service Pack “7” (on Business Objects BIP 4.2 Service Pack 2) POC focusing on Oracle, HANA and HADOOP integration;
- Supported Explorer InfoSpaces against MS SQL, Oracle, and HANA;
- Resolved Host-Agent issue integrating Data Services assessed against BIP and IPS;
- Installed, configured, supported Linux Suse 11.02 integrated with Business Objects XI4;
- Documented XI4.1.6, Lumira v.1.31, DS 4.2.7, LINUX 11.02 Installations for Mercy specific integration;
- Updated the Business Objects XI4.1.6.4 Security model better aligned with SAP Best Practices;
GMAC-RESCAP, Minneapolis, MN 2003 – 2009 SAP/Business Objects BI - Systems Architect / Administrator Lead /Technical Lead:
Responsibilities included designing, delivering and supporting multiple multi-tiered BI platforms largely on SAP/BO (included SAS, SSRS, SAP/Crystal, and ProClarity also) hosting 15,000 users, 45 internal business and 25 external business clients. I facilitated, managed, interfaced, and integrated with several internal/external business organizations, infrastructure teams, security teams, BI administrators/developers, stakeholders, and management to coordinate all aspects of SAP/BO product release cycles and updates. This required refining current BI strategies and innovate new ones to meet new business and technology requirements.
SAP/Business Objects BI - Administrator / Architect / Developer; Successfully implemented two/three tier deployments for BO enterprise-wide BI portal/scheduler and server/workstation releases to 15K users. Was primary escalation/support for web/application servers and client workstations for BO in Windows, HPUX, and LINUX. Monitored APP and NW uptime, load, and performance effectively diagnosed BI LAN issues. Developed, maintained, and supported BO meta-data data models and two/three tier reports, and managed/supported 3rd level escalation for business clients 24x7.
