Below are the 4 Programmer Analysts and 4 Business Analysts with Lawson-Infor & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides Lawson-Infor project managers, programming managers, systems administrators, developers, systems analysts, software engineers & Lawson implementation / training professionals on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this senior programmer analyst with work background in the banking, enterprise software and financial services industries? Software knowledge is composed of Lawson S3, BSI TaxFactory as well as Lawson Business Intelligence and Kronos WFC. This professional has certifications in Lawson ProcessFlow Training, Kronos WIM Basic and Advanced training, in addition to Kronos Upgrading to WFC 8. Educational attainment includes BA in Biology.

Contributed to the organization’s success by implementing Lawson environment and application update projects on an annual basis; as well as maintaining Lawson security roles and groups. Part of the job was to participate in the Windows Server 2003 replacement project; which required replacement of application hardware running on Windows 2003 (Kronos App servers, Lawson web servers/LBI, and assisted with intranet servers). Additional responsibilities included adding the Kronos system administrator role while continuing Lawson tasks, as well as creating and supporting several complex interfaces between the Kronos application and outside vendors using WIM.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by collaborating with Lawson professional services to install the Lawson Business Intelligence and HR applications, including Employee and Manager Self Service. Another important task was serving as primary developer/administrator of the Lawson System Foundation and application upgrade to 9.0.1 including hardware replacement. This individual created Process Flows to automate several business processes including new hires processing, Safe Act notifications, and name/email updates in Lawson.

Would a detail-oriented Lawson analyst with experience working in financial services and insurance industries fit in your organization? Technical skills include ERP: Lawson Software 7.25, 8, 8.0.3, 9, 9.0.1, 10 Lawson 4GL, Lawson Case-Tools and LAUA, in addition to Crystal Reports, Business Objects, LBI and more.

Some accomplishments included completing Lawson/Infor ERP conversion mapping projects, interface design, report design, debugging, and testing from an Oracle database 10.x, 11.x, as well as providing Lawson Smart Office training to HR/PR team. Part of the job was to lead and provide classroom style and one-on-one training to team members in Lawson Software System using S3 LBI, Smart Notification, and Scorecard. Additional responsibilities involved implementation of Infor Process Automation and designing process flows for different Lawson clients, as well as providing daily support and data management, data integrity, and reporting related to talent management and Lawson.

Shared expertise by serving as functional user for Lawson S3 supporting recruitment, benefits, compensation and other areas as needed. This specialist was responsible for managing implementation Lawson developers and train stuffs in Lawson ERP System. Other duties comprised of conducting workshops to determine how Lawson Process Flow could be used effectively to improve and automate processes, as well as conducting workshop/s on how to effectively use Lawson Smart Office to improve quality of work. Another contribution was implementing position management process for the logistics employees in Lawson.

What contributions could a Lawson analyst with experience working in the IT services industry bring to your organization? Educational attainment involves Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication. Software skills include Lawson, Kronos, Remedy, BusinessObjects, Cognos, IBM DB2 SQL, Microsoft Access, Oracle SQL, SQL Server and Power BI.

Challenges like being involved in creating conversion extracts from Lawson database, as well as creating automating tools through Excel VBA for Lawson Add-ins and Kronos uploads were welcomed and successfully completed. Some of the duties were working with Lawson Add-ins, BusinessObjects to extract data based on business needs, apart from scheduling reports through Business Objects. Other responsibilities encompassed the following: Position maintenance in Lawson System, Kronos Timekeeper maintenance, scheduling interface in Kronos WIM, in addition to Kronos Interface development and scheduling Terms, Transfers, Rehires, PC Punch.

The job covered setting up activities Terms, Transfers, Rehires, PC Punch manually in Kronos, working on various reports extractions from Kronos based on request as well as working with facilities and helping them set up into Lawson Environment. Another contribution involved working on finding various manual tasks, and automating them for a Process Improvement project.

How can a Lawson IT analyst who worked in the banking and financial services industries help your organization achieve greater outcomes? This specialist is well-versed in the use of Lawson applications.

Working with challenging issues such as converting Lawson HR, PR, and BN data for approximately 1900 employees from one services provider to another have vetted this specialist’s work experience. This included a system change from Lawson v9 to Lawson v10. As part of a team, this individual successfully generated and tested each Lawson MS Add-In DME conversion until no errors were returned. Part of the job was to utilize all Lawson conversion programs HR511, BN531, HR514, PR512, PA512, HR521, PR514 and LP570, as well as manipulate these files so that there would be error free conversion uploads. This would include identifying check and payment numbers, so as to not duplicate them as well as consolidating/mapping pay and deduction codes. Other accomplishments were validating the data uploaded by checking in both VC and SHC Lawson systems that the data was converted correctly.

As Lawson IT analyst, primary responsibilities involved writing 19 DME data conversion build extracts using MS Add Ins. This included multiple criteria entries to extract proprietary data fields. This also included working with a great team in writing formulas for the load files to manipulate key columns such as IF/THEN statements, VLOOKUPS, CONCAT, multiple crosswalks, etc. Other accomplished tasks were writing multiple spreadsheets to assist the PM in matrix build, checklists, data conversion updates, and data build updates, in addition to converting twenty months worth of Lawson payroll history using the PR560 program. This individual worked closely with the PM in fulfilling data extract requests. This would require ensuring all users were out of the system to perform certain functions.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this business analyst who is knowledgeable in retail and manufacturing industries, with proficiency in Lawson, Kronos and Oracle? Professional skills encompass ERP Systems: Lawson 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, 10, Lawson Case-Tool, Kronos, and ESS/MSS Oracle Financial System as well as Operating Systems: Unix, Windows XP; Databases: Oracle, Dbase, FoxPro, Sybase, SQL; and Methodologies: Lawson Business Analyst/Consultant, Human Resources, Finance and Supply Chain.

Working closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, Purchasing and Materials Management in providing support on all modules of Lawson LBI Dashboards was part of the responsibilities. A key role was performed in the implementation team for Lawson 9 ERP system as custom financial reporting specialist using Crystal Reports, Lawson Add-Ins and Lawson Business Intelligence (LBI) tools. An additional function involved creating Interfaces (Employee Demographics, Census, Accruals, Labor levels and Time Detail) using Kronos connect interfacing with Lawson HR/Payroll and Epic clinical systems and configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting pay rule functionality. Security profiles were created for new users.

Assigning Lawson Security Roles and groups to users was efficiently handled. Creating and developing new security rules were skills brought to the table. The job involved installing Lawson AR 9.0 including conversion of data, setting up AR, training users and validating data. Leading and providing classroom style and one-on-one training to team members in Lawson Software System were completed using S3 LBI, Smart Notification, and Scorecard. This specialist implemented Infor Process Automation and designed process flows for different Lawson clients. Working closely with HR and payroll department on resolving HR and payroll issues concerning Kronos Interface and outbound payroll file issues was also completed.

Could your organization use a business analyst with experience in the banking, pharmaceutical and financial services industries, who knows Lawson? Technical proficiencies encompass Lawson v. 9.0.1, SAP, DB2, Oracle, MS-SQL, Infor Lawson, Access, Inventory Management, Purchasing and Accounts Receivables, Lawson v. 8; Lawson Security Administrator and RM 9.0.1, UNIX/AIX, Joint Application Design (JAD), Unified Modeling Language (UML), SDLC, Waterfall, Agile (SCRUM), Quality Center, Crystal Reports 10, Siebel, Windows OS, SharePoint, Rational Suite, HP Project and Portfolio, SQL Developer, Oracle Forms/Reports, SQL, Oracle DB, UNIX, Java/Eclipse, TOAD, Infor Lawson Finance, Payroll and more.

Providing daily production support for ImageNow Imaging, Data Capture Application and Lawson ERP System was one of the primary tasks. Production support resolutions were provided for custom programs, interfaces, Lawson and Crystal Reports. Functions covered assisting the Lawson support manager with weekly cost reports, data tracking, and inventory tracking. Interfaces and data feeds were maintained between Lawson and external applications. Furthermore, this individual owned the entire migration of Crystal Reports to Lawson Business Intelligence. This Lawson business analyst was responsible for LBI security, LBI administration and applying patches.

A notable role involved developing Lawson Work Flow solutions using Lawson Design Studio, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, Perl Script, and IBM WTE Data Mapping tools. Clients in advanced use of Infor-Lawson Applications were assisted in order to better achieve business goals through optimizing software’s capabilities. The job consisted of monitoring, supporting and maintaining Lawson Fax Integrator and EDI components. An additional responsibility involved working as member of a project team analyzing business requirements and implementing solutions to meet information needs.

How can a business analyst who is adept in Lawson and Oracle, with background working in IT, financial services and professional services industries fit within your organization? Technical specializations involve Lawson Financials version 9.0.1; including AP, GL, CB, AM, AR, RW, AC, BR, Lawson Procurement, Lawson Process Flow, Lawson Business Intelligence, Lawson Smart Office, Lawson MS Add-ins and Oracle Financials v R12 including AP, GL, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, Purchasing and Oracle Workflow. Educational attainment includes Business Administration.

One of the key roles covered serving as a lead product analyst for Lawson ERP implementations for corporate accounting and business solutions. Modules implemented included general ledger, activities or project accounting, billing and revenue as well as accounts receivables. An additional responsibility involved drafting detailed business requirements and current state documentation. Delivering training and providing go-live support to business users were other accomplishments.

The job consisted of providing support and developing all corporate financial applications. Applications supported included all Lawson S3 Financial and Procurement 9.0.1 Platforms, Lawson reporting application, LBI and Viewpoint, as well as user interface tools such as Lawson Smart Office and Lawson Portal. This individual supported non Lawson applications interfaced or linked to the Lawson back office Financial Applications. Using UML standard tools, and working closely with users, the business and technical staff to troubleshoot errors, write business requirements and develop test plans comprised other contributions. Participating as a business analyst in several additional projects including the replacement and development of a new corporate intranet solution was part of the job.

What can your organization gain with the help of a business analyst who is skilled in Lawson ERP systems, as well as Oracle and Sybase databases, with experience in the IT industry? Technical skills cover Lawson 9.0.1 & v10, LSO, Personnel, Benefits, Payroll, Absence Management, Mingle, ION, C, C++, Java, J2EE, HTML, SQL, Crystal Reports, Design Studio, LBI, MS Reporting services, UNIX, (HP-UX, AIX, Sun Solaris) and Windows Server system administration, as well as SSIS, SharePoint, Visio Pro C, Internal Corporate Communications, Agile, Waterfall, project management and business analysis.

Main duties consisted of working with SME and project manager for Lawson implementation and configuration of Lawson General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. A liaison function was also performed between the business side of an enterprise and the providers of services to the enterprise. Aside from working with the HR department, this individual interacted with other areas being impacted by the upgrade such as Supply Chain, General Ledger, Payroll and Finance while getting involved in AP Workflow PFI to IPA project. The job included leading the GL Reorganization build, updates to Lawson Security, Process Flow, LBP and LBI.

An additional task consisted of getting involved in the migration of MS SQL Server 2005/2008 to MS SQL Server 2012. Managing a project to install ImageNow (imaging system) in the Payroll area (Procedure analysis, requirements detection, design and implementation, security setup, hardware and software support and training) was one of the key tasks. In addition, a project to install ImageNow (imaging system) in Human Resources and Benefits area (Procedure analysis, requirements detection, design and implementation, security setup, support and training) was performed.