Below are the 7 IT Directors/Managers & 5 CIO's with multiple industries & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides CIO or IT director/manager with your industry & systems expertise on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Does a director of IT with work background in manufacturing, engineering and wholesale industries, as well as knowledge of Sage 100, Sage 500, EDI and MS Dynamics GP pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes Sage 100, Sage 500, EDI, Accellos and MS Dynamics GP. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Business Administration. Certifications cover PMP Project Management Professional, PMI Project Management Institute Member as well as Microsoft SQL Reporting Services, Integration Services, and Analysis Services.

Primary functions included planning projects and managing the Sage 100 upgrade to fully utilize third party applications and EDI functionality. Creating tools and streamlining warehouse shipping procedures resulting in immediate shipment of a six-week backlog were some of the accomplishments. This specialist expanded the integration between Sage 100 and Accellos by streamlining the process while improving allocation efficiency and accuracy by 60%. Skills brought to the table involved selecting and implementing an encrypted cloud-based data back-up service. Modifications were performed to the warehouse management system server reducing outages by 85%. The ERP implementation of Sage 500 was spearheaded and managed.

The job covered identifying the deliverables of the new ERP system and establishing a buy in with management. The executive management (operations, finance and sales) was guided through the development of the ERP implementation project plan. Spearheading the proposal and leading the installation of SOPHOS UTM were completed by providing web filtering and network security. In conjunction with accounting, functions consisted of participating in the data conversion of SAMPro (ERP) including the General Ledger and all sub-ledger transaction processing modules according to GAAP.

Would a detail-oriented IT director who worked in professional services, retail and computer hardware industries fit in your organization? One key accomplishment was reengineering and turning around stagnant projects within 2 to 6 months to achieve profitability and increasing revenues from $2 million to $15 million. Software skills include MS Dynamics, .NET, SQL Server, AIX, Linux, XP, Windows 7, Server, 2003/2008, VMware, Oracle, WMS, Cisco, MPLS, SOA,XML, DFT, EDI, MYSQL, COBIT/ITIL, MiTel and PeopleSoft/Kronos. Educational background consists of: Bachelor of Business Administration Degree- Majors in Information Systems & Accounting, as well as Master of Science Degree- Business Philosophy/Information Science.

Some accomplishments included performing business needs analysis, software selection, system architecture, vendor selection, and implementation of MS Dynamics GP 2013 ERP/Business systems to support the business plan and planning expansion into other markets. Some of the tasks were managing SaaS implementation/configuration, including vendor selection and negotiation, as well as architecting, designing, and developing using outsourced developers, a tracking/quality/CRM system ensuring that all coordinated services were performed at a satisfactory level and that the case manager was following up with the clients.

Contributions involved increasing system availability and reliability by 30 percent, as well as updating the production manufacturing and distribution systems to increase throughput and uptime. Part of the job was to complete a move from IBM Smart Cloud to Office 365 to improve quality of email service and expand general office capabilities. This specialist eliminated dropped and unable-to-connect calls, while increasing total quality of service by 100 percent. Another achievement was implementing new workflow processes including machine scheduling and process flow optimization for the embroidery department, which increased effective utilization and efficiency by 50 percent.

Would hiring an IT manager with experience working in consulting and food industries help meet the needs of your organization? This IT manager specializes in EnterpriseOne implementations and has excelled in design, testing, technical areas and staff development to support medium to large-scale ERP implementations. Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Major in Mathematics. Software skills include JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. Core competencies involve Enterprise System Processes and Management, System Migrations, Requirements Definition & Analysis and Project Resource Planning.

Acting as an applications specialist in a consulting company, designed and implemented custom JDE Security that provided segregation of duties for business analysts, developers and CNC system administrators for two SOX-compliant clients. Also, designed and implemented custom SQL data extracts for quarterly SOX IT audits which included JDE Security tables, master data tables and financial transaction log tables. Moreover, implemented change assurance reporting that traced changes in the Production environment from OMW logs and package build tables all the way back to the approval of the change by the client. Other duties were acting as first responder for level three software and server outages, 24/7, for all JDE clients, troubleshooting and resolving these incidents in a timely manner without needing assistance from Oracle Support, as well as generating comprehensive how-to documentation for JDE desktop support and managed services.

While working for a food company as a senior manager, provided technical leadership and management for JDE financial systems of a Fortune 500 company. Part of the job was to manage the company’s initial group of offshore IT talent (JDE CNCs based in Chennai, India). Key tasks were writing techno-functional specifications for a suite of monthly and quarterly SOX IT reports that tracked potential segregation of duties violations within JDE Security role assignments among financial users (GL and AP in particular). Furthermore, wrote DB2 SQL scripts to extract and pre-load historical data prior to go-live, reducing the time needed for JDE 8.10 to 9.0 table conversions from over 24 hours to less than eight. All data was loaded intact and properly balanced.

Would your organization benefit from this SAP HR IT director who worked in a community and acute care hospital? Technical skills cover SAP HR, Oracle, and eRecruitment system.

For an acute care hospital, main functions encompassed developing the organization’s workforce, maximizing staffing levels and reducing costs. Benefits administration duties involved reducing the overall cost of benefits for the hospital from $3.25M to $2.8M a year by changing plan designs, in addition to handling aggressive negotiations. Job descriptions involved leading the design and implementation of the HR module of SAP HR.

Working as an HR IT director for a community hospital, notable tasks included designing the hospital’s Oracle HR module including the eRecruitment system, as well as replacing ADP with in-house payroll, time, attendance and HRIS. Efforts exerted saved the company $124K a year. Strategic partnership with upper management improved the overall performance of organizations. Apart from mentoring HR assistants, this individual protected organizations from EEOC, DFEH and DIR complaints resulting in dismissals or settlements of less than $5K.

How can an IT manager with experience working in retail, education and consumer electronics industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of AA degree (CS and MIS Support) and BS in Zoology. Software skills involve Epicor Vantage 8/Epicor 10 and AS/400.

Working with challenging issues such as implementing barcoding/labelling, processing EDI documents using Mercator and AS/400 SW, as well as processing EDI PO, 997 ASN and invoices were part of this specialist’s work experience. Acting as an IT manager in a retail company, managed ERP selection projects based on company needs using current system vs. SAP, Epicor, Sage and QuickBooks. Also, performed Windows Servers/MAC/PC maintenance and administration, as well as VMWare ESXi/ Win Server 2003, 2008, 2013. Moreover, coordinated AS/400, Epicor Vantage 8/Epicor 10, VMWare, SQL server implementation projects.

Other tasks involved setting up Credit card payments (and gateway) in ERP system. Part of the job was to implement shipping systems between Agileship SW and Epicor ERP. Furthermore, executed IT and WH/DC moves, trained new users, as well as performed Move, Add and Change requests. The job required networking remote offices into corporate systems, as well as contracting Exchange email and internet services for employees.

What advantages can having a senior manager (information technology services) from a medical center and a health service provider give your organization? This Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) has technical experience in using Oracle, GE, McKesson, and Sunquest. The specialist has a bachelor degree in information systems and associate degree in electronics engineering technology, along with a master’s degree concentrating in healthcare.

This senior manager (information technology services) for a medical center provided complete oversight for data and communications systems, while also serving as key member of a team developing and leading tele-health programs at 20 strategic enterprise locations with planned expansion to all enterprise clinical locations. This included business needs analysis, physician and staff engagement, development of proforma and projected ROI, projections/development of staffing/ infrastructure requirements, and development of operational guidelines/ standards.

The job required extensive knowledge with healthcare, technical, business, and financial regulations and mandates, along with experience with healthcare systems and infrastructure including inpatient or ambulatory EHRs (Allscripts, Centricity, Athena, Wellsoft); LIS/RIS/PACS (GE, McKesson, Sunquest); Databases (MS SQL, My SQL; Oracle); Servers; Workstations; SANs; Paging; HL7; VMware; data center operations and management. Additional tasks were planning, developing, implementing, and leading large, transformational projects utilizing ITIL (service management), PMI (project management) and TOGAF (enterprise architecture) methodologies/ frameworks.

How can your organization use an IT manager who is proficient in Oracle ERP with experience in mobile, technology and telecommunication industries? Technical competencies experience includes Oracle ERP, database networking products, Clarify CRM, PeopleSoft CRM and Siebel CRM.

Key responsibilities involved delivering a global supply chain solution to innovatively fulfill customer’s software needs and leading the global effort of re-packing all infrastructure type products as a part of the overall program with a $350 Million revenue impact. A new licensing solution has been architected via the Flexera Cloud. This individual also managed an Oracle EBS R12 implementation, including delivering more than 50 online feature enhancements, integration plus automation.

Aside from engineering a phased approach to cut initial deployment costs, other duties involved creating innovative integration methods to reduce ongoing overhead costs, managing products, operation, service and IT organizations. Efforts from this endeavor produced an annual savings of $500K. Global supply chain enhancement releases were aligned to monthly bundles in order to streamline the overall business and IT work scheduling.

Is hiring a chief information officer (CIO) with industry background in professional services, shipping and financial services a good business move for you? This organizational management graduate’s technical background is in using MS Dynamics Navision, MS Dynamics GP, IBM iSeries (AS/400), Salesforce and VMware. Strengths also include managing multiple projects/deliverables from inception to implementation within budget guidelines. Besides having a certification in computer science, the individual also has certification in project management for IS/IT professionals and certification in mastering project management.

For a business management consulting agency, this CIO supplied strategic advisory consulting to businesses on major IT related projects and initiatives. The job required specializing in project management, employee/ customer/ vendor relationship management and business analysis. The individual acted as “Virtual” or “Interim” CIO/Director of IT to help businesses create 3 to 5-year strategic technology roadmaps. Part of the job was working with business stakeholders. Business analysis was performed to determine where operational performance improvements were needed then the associated projects were made to implement the appropriate changes. Recommendations were also provided for employee development.

Another job for a company specializing in the print media industry called for leading a project to migrate an on-premise IBM AS/400 (iSeries) to a fully managed third party hosted data center which included a high availability backup in case of disaster. Examples of technology currently responsible for supporting and strategizing for are: web hosted VoIP phone system, 12 locations with integrated WAN running Microsoft Server, Cisco appliances, AS/400 home grown applications, SQL based applications, and MS Dynamics GP (ERP).

What can your organization gain with the help of a CIO who is experienced in business services, retail and marketing industries? Technical skills cover Epicor, MS Dynamics AX, Oracle, SAP, JDA, JD Edwards, NetSuite, Demandware, Fry’s, ATG, legacy custom websites, One World, Aptos, PeopleSoft, PKMS, High Jump, Lean Logistics, SAP POS, Triversity, Oracle POS, 360 Commerce, Center Edge and Retail Pro. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration. This individual is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) via the Project Management Institute (PMI).

A major duty in a retail company consisted of providing executive leadership in the selection and implementation of Epicor SaaS Retail suite for the retail division. Implementation included merchandising, planning, forecasting, replenishment, allocation, sales audit, loss prevention, and POS modules; in-store hardware and integration into SAP AFS. Duties covered managing all technologies that supported the retail division with 40 locations with sales of $105M, including POS, merchandising, and planning. An additional function covered developing the overall retail IT business strategy and portfolio roadmap.

Transitioning team members to align with business needs and technology was part of the notable tasks. All technologies in retail (brick and mortar) environment and e-commerce websites were efficiently handled. The applications portfolio that was administered covered Oracle ORPOS, Central Office, EMS, Demandware Ecommerce, EBS (Oracle Financials), Retek, Oracle RPM, RMS, MDO, SAS Size optimization, MID Planning and Allocation, as well as Epicor Planning, Data Vantage Sales Audit XBR, Vertex, Oracle Portal, Avaya, Interactive Intelligence, AJB RTS, Team Track, Serena and CLS.

What contributions could a chief information officer with vast experience in evaluating and redesigning IT infrastructures bring to your organization? Highlights of qualifications include skills in creating new efficiencies and expertise in repositioning ineffective IT departments from cost centers to revenue generators. Technological background is composed of Oracle ERP, Cerner, SoftLab, SunQuest, PeopleSoft, Lawson and McKesson.

Being a chief information officer for a comprehensive, 361-bed acute care facility, a primary responsibility was to lead management outsourcing and design of a new website, which won awards for innovation and patient information. Taking the site off the hospital’s network to prevent penetration by hackers onto the hospital’s network was also one of the tasks accomplished. Moreover, part of the job was to run the information systems department, utilizing $100K, which was below the designated budget by maintaining a headcount lower than its competitor. This initiative raised productivity per full-time employee (FTE) as a result of a highly motivated technical workforce.

Serving as a chief information officer for a medical center, recommending a commercially available system to build an internal EMR solution was one of the tasks performed. The job was to modernize the IT environment through virtualization (VMware) and eCommerce solution that currently accounts for 60% of total company revenue.

Will it benefit your company to recruit a chief information officer (CIO) from the professional services, transportation and manufacturing industries? This organizational management graduate has software skills consisting of MS Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, ABAP/4 Query, Sales Information System, Business Warehouse, CRM, LIS, JDE, Business Objects, SUN/HP/IBM OS, UNIX, and AIX. Areas of expertise cover mergers/ acquisitions/ divestitures, software design/ development, strategic planning, disaster recovery, ERP/CRM implementations and other operations. The individual also has a Master’s of Science in Information Technology degree.

For a business services corporation, this CIO was responsible for an enterprise information technology organization with 10,000 employees, located in multiple sites, serving multiple regions within the US. Achievements included driving cost reduction and increasing productivity through operations automation implementations such as electronic healthcare records management systems integrated with revenue cycle management and document management. Also carried out was managing the IT SOX and HIPAA initiatives for the organization enterprise-wide.

Other tasks performed was upgrading MS Dynamics ERP, Business Objects, legacy billing systems, as well as other business application based systems enterprise-wide. The job required managing all voice/data telecommunications for the corporation, remote network service providers, and telecommunication strategy development. Standards were established for the infrastructure, applications and operations services, while system lifecycle management methodologies were invoked within the organization.

Would hiring a chief information officer with experience working in construction and engineering services industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Core competencies involve Sage 300/Timberline, Cloud Applications (AWS/Azure/Google), SQL Server, Citrix V, VMWare, etc.

Acting as a chief information officer in an engineering services company, has implemented Sage 300 (Timberline) accounting system. This professional has worked on technology strategy and operations, built infrastructure and oversaw cybersecurity as well as risk management to keep up with organizational growth. Also, has developed a dedicated Internal IT staff and contracted with external consulting staff for optimization of growth and workload. In addition, has spearheaded and led all of the technology upgrades and initiatives throughout all of the business units. Part of the job was to play a critical role in business transformation, change management, brand development and financial/operational decisions during period of significant expansion. Managed multimillion dollar IT budget, negotiated vendor contracts for equipment and consulting services including various service and maintenance contracts.

While working for a construction company as a director of IT operations, has implemented Sage 300 (Timberline) accounting system to accommodate increased volume and complex transactions. Furthermore, has developed technology solutions and infrastructure to support company diversification and expansion. This individual built data centers, storage facilities, security systems and redundancies as well as managed telecommunications.