Below are the 4 Software Engineers, 4 Systems Analysts & 3 Developers with MS Dynamics GP and other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides MS Dynamics GP technical / functional professionals for your industry on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

What advantages can recruiting a software engineer who has experience in food, recreation and technology industries offer your organization? Systems knowledge covers using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, IBM DB2, Microsoft Azure SQL Server, C#, .NET, web/ desktop applications, and SharePoint. Apart from graduating with B.S. Mechanical Engineering (concentration study of a FORTRAN Computer Simulation for Mechanical Systems), this individual has VB Active Server Pages.Net and J2EE Programming Certification.

As software engineer for a food company, tasks involved planning a project for senior management for ERP/KPI dashboard integrating MS CRM and Great Plains. Organizational and server requirements were determined then SharePoint Site was maintained and secured. Part of the job was endlessly re-designing reports with non-profit, hospital, & university clients resulting in increased pledge rates hence more than doubling initial estimates for total pledge dollars in some cases. Accomplishments included reducing pledge handling costs with clients with customizable GUI C# web & desktop applications.

Duties in another job were leading and managing project for Lawson migration from IBM DB2 to Microsoft Azure SQL Server. Aside from initiating senior management reports with Azure Machine Learning web services for trend analysis and forecasting, the individual collaborated with the business for direction on the customer-facing online travel agency (OTA) serving primarily Hawaiians traveling to Las Vegas via chartered flights using Sabre GDS and Switchfly vendors. The job called for chairing architectural design to ensure sales promotions were presented to customers and marked redeemed in source system synchronously as purchase was made.

Can employing a senior software engineer who worked in a healthcare network have a positive impact on your organization? Technical knowledge consists of using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, VB.NET, ASP.NET, HTML, XML, C#, MVC, JQuery, AJAX, SQL Server, MS Access, Oracle, DataStage, and SSIS. This holder of Programmer Analyst (Business) diploma and computing degree also has training in IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and UNIX.

Duties of this senior software engineer included working with Eclipse Sunrise & Allscripts clinical management systems, writing scalable stored procedures, and creating data marts from a combination of different modules such as Ordering, Flow sheets and Pharmacy. The job required developing embedded Sunrise and Allscripts Analytical reports then configuring them to fulfill clinical requirements. Tasks were profiling and extracting data from Sunrise & Allscripts data model, processing the data, then staging and transferring them to whatever source required clinical data within the hospital using SSIS. The individual was member of the enterprise data warehouse and analytics team responsible for supporting existing data warehouse reporting platform and applications to ensure availability and scalability. Data marts that worked as a staging area to fill diversity of data warehouse subject areas were designed and built.

Projects accomplished included hospital score card dashboards, where individual was member of a team tasked to analyze and automate the process of collecting data from several departments to build the hospital score card dashboards. The professional was also assigned to Risk & Infection Control departments, to automate process in submitting information to the board of directors by designing integrated ETL processes that extracted data from different data sources and multiple systems.

Is having a software engineer with work background in manufacturing, insurance and pharmaceutical industries a priority for your organization? Computer skills involved the use of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, VB, VB.NET, DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, C#, Crystal Reports, and ASP.NET. The individual was part of a team who worked on automating and integrating company business rules as well as workflows into a seamless process between three separate systems; personal focus was on logic for business rules, workflow, data requirements and data integrity of the involved systems. Educational background covers Oracle Database Administration courses and VB.NET courses.

Part of the job as software engineer was serving as Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains 9.0 administrator in charge of planning, data quality/ correction, and process implementation with ongoing review/ modification of business rules or process updates. This included review and implementation of any third-party add-on applications. Tasks involved administration and implementation of inventory management system (Maximum Data Solutions) into Great Plains.

The job also called for reviewing, researching, and monitoring data flow/ structure into and out of Great Plains 9.0 (Accounting & Inventory system) and various storefront/website (Order Fulfillment Front End) SQL Server databases. This included use of Great Plains specific tools, such as Integration manager and eConnect. Accomplishments involved automating freight and tracking management system by designing and implementing shipping database system, with ongoing development, to automatically retrieve or update shipping data (including tracking and freight updates), to/ from Great Plains and website databases.

Does hiring a software engineer who served technology, professional services and pharmaceutical industries meet your organization’s requirements? Software skills cover Microsoft Dynamics GP, Visual Studio, C#, SQL Server, LINQ, Chase Paymentech, ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server and T-SQL. The individual graduated with Bachelor of Industrial Engineering.

Responsibilities of this software engineer included developing a system for integrating Microsoft Dynamics GP with the Chase Paymentech system. This integration would allow the company to process credit card orders through Chase. Tools used included Visual Studio 2010 C#, SQL Server, Entity Framework, LINQ, Microsoft Dynamics GP, and Chase Paymentech.

Another job as software engineer involved developing software for clients. These included web-based logistics reports from SQL Server and Oracle sources, as well as aging report. Other concerns were computing and reporting manufacturing costs for use in preparing quotations, along with doing equipment inventory and banking audit tracking. Tools used for these projects included Visual Studio.NET, C#, SQL Server (ADO.NET), ASP.NET, ReportViewer, Crystal Reports, ClickOnce, Microsoft Access, SQL Server Integration Services, and SourceSafe.

Does recruiting an ERP system analyst who worked in professional services and wholesale industries match your organization’s requirements? Software knowledge consists of Microsoft Dynamics GP, FRx Financial Reporter, ADP, SQL, and VBScript. The individual finished Bachelor of Science in Finance and Associate of Applied Science in Accounting.

This ERP system analyst was responsible for security for six company databases and 256 concurrent users. Support was provided for issues not resolved by helpdesk using database tools including SQL queries. Key contributions included designing and implementing MS Access program for sales commissions calculations and reports. The job required managing testing for all VBA code changes; writing test cases for code and processing changes as well as acting as liaison with consulting vendor for VBA changes.

The specialist headed the MIS portion of the annual physical inventory process; created MS Access databases that interfaced with Great Plains’ inventory, as well as worked with warehouse managers and staff at 8 warehouses to ensure correct completion of physical inventory. Aside from regularly creating Excel pivot tables to provide meaningful data to various user groups, part of the job was creating SSRS reports, integrations to SQL or MS Access using ERP integration tool, queries/ reports using GP’s SmartList Builder or Report Writer, SQL jobs, and SQL tables. Reports related to customer and inventory data were updated using Crystal Reports. The job required managing the annual IT audit; writing the MIS Controls Manual, composing new hire GP training manual, performing on-boarding and continuing GP training. Along with developing and implementing Request-For-Change (RFC) process, other functions included creating process maps for sales orders, new customers and regulatory functions using MS Visio.

What advantages can employing a systems analyst who has background in real estate and IT industries give your organization? Computer proficiency covers the use of Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft FRx, Microsoft Forecaster, Salesforce, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Business Portal. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (concentration in Systems Development and Database Design).

Working in a real estate firm, this systems analyst was in charge of providing application analysis, implementation, testing, and support of company’s proprietary and commercial software packages, specializing in Microsoft Dynamics GP. The individual consulted with users of all levels to gather and document specifications for the proprietary Great Plains Import Application.

The job required utilizing Microsoft Team Foundation Server to follow protocol for the systems development life cycle (SDLC), as well as to track support and maintenance issues. Other tasks were creating and maintaining custom test plans to perform thorough testing of the Great Plains Import Application before deployment of upgrades and change requests. Part of the job was providing front-line Microsoft Dynamics GP application support, upgrades, installation, and configuration. All advanced application support issues were triaged to the appropriate team member to ensure timely resolution.

Can having a systems analyst who worked in retail, professional services and IT industries have a positive impact on your organization? Technical background covers using Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics Solomon, Sage, IBM, MIP, Tabs II, MS SQL, remote services, and SQL scripts. Educational background includes courses in project management (continuing education), accounting, music composition/performance and business administration (information systems).

Part of this systems analyst’s responsibilities was decommissioning servers, databases and desktop installations of Great Plains, and other systems while maintaining 2007 converted financial data – 3 servers, 18 databases, 300 clients. Other functions involved orchestrating the reinstallation and setup of new Great Plains SDLC servers including DEV, TEST, and PROD environments with SDLC process, installation of 20 clients. Registration was also done for software including GP, Project, AA, MICR, FRX, eConnect and Integration Manager on appropriate clients. Project deployment plans were developed and implemented for SDLC environment to support code changes, integrations, service pack, hot fix upgrades, and problem resolutions to maintain data integrity as well as system consistency.

Apart from converting 2008/ 2009/ 2010 core financial data from FMS to Great Plains, the job called for implementing Project Accounting module and associated records between Great Plains as well as Maximo. The deployment plan was designed and executed for budget costs and historical actual costs from FMS to Project Accounting records – 400,000 transactions. Aside from analyzing purchasing data in Maximo and determining data prep/ cutover plan to Great Plains, part of the job was providing data mapping with integration development, testing and production deployment for Purchase orders, Receiving, and Invoice processing between Maximo and Great Plains.

What opportunities can hiring a senior business systems analyst who has experience in manufacturing and professional services industries give your organization? Systems experience includes Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SQL and Salesforce. The individual is pursuing B.S. in Computer Information Systems.

While with a professional solutions provider, this senior systems analyst had first successful CRM system implemented after three previous failed attempts from previous CRM vendors. In addition to launching kick-off meetings, the job required forming business working teams and facilitating meetings with 16 enterprise-wide business teams. Detailed analysis and cross-functional workflows (current/ future state) were performed and documented for all business processes, data, systems, and applications for sales, recruiting, marketing, contracts management, claims, billing, finance, commissions, contracts, and payroll. Part of the job was working with business managers to standardize and streamline KPI’s across the sales organization and to implement policies/ procedures around leads or opportunities. The individual assumed three various roles throughout the project in addition to working as lead business systems analyst: data modeler, product owner, and project manager.

The specialist was part of daily Scrum team that created and delivered Agile requirements, such as epics, story maps, user stories, and wireframes. Other tasks were managing and grooming the backlog: splitting user stories, managing requirement changes, along with managing problems, issues, outcomes; impacting to project; preparing alternative solutions and recommending a solution. The job called for integrating MS Dynamics Great Plains with new CRM, as well as documenting user requirements and developing specifications for customization of the GP ERP system.

Is hiring a senior software/MS Dynamics developer who served retail, professional services and IT industries a priority for your organization? Software knowledge consists of Microsoft Dynamics GP, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Visual Studio, SQL Server, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, MVVM, and Knockout. Advantages include over 18 years of proven experience as a software architect and developer. Educational background covers credits in computer science and finance, along with Oracle PLSQL training.

This senior software developer was responsible for maintenance and new feature development of multiple projects. The main software was an internal ASP.NET MVC MVVM based order entry application that interfaced directly with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013. This application was used by call center staff to place orders for over 30,000 customers throughout North America. The specialist also worked to develop and maintain an internet facing eCommerce web application where customers were able to place orders directly. Responsibilities covered the development and maintenance of a WFC based web services system that handled pricing, freight, sales tax and credit card authorizations for the two web applications.

Additional functions involved the development and maintenance of several internal Winforms utility applications. The job required devising a common security system for all of these applications that was based both on Microsoft Active Directory and SQL Server 2012. The professional served as the SQL DBA for the entire company with duties including ETL with SSIS, stored procedure authoring, troubleshooting, optimizing, table design, indexing and tuning, as well as database backups, and disaster recovery. Technologies used included C#, ASP.NET MVC, Visual Studio 2012, SQL Server 2012, and Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013.

What opportunities can having an executive/MS Dynamics developer who has background in the professional services and IT industries give your organization? Knowledge of computer systems covers the use of Great Plains, C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL Reporting Services, VB, Dexterity, C++, C Databases SQL Server and Oracle. This Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist graduated with Bachelor’s degree in Information Science and Engineering.

Working for a professional service provider, this executive developer was involved in the development of enhancements of Bank Management module using Dexterity. Integration of analytical accounting with bank management was accomplished using Dexterity and SQL Server scripts. Apart from the development of interest & discounts for Brazilian market using Dexterity, part of the job was upgrading the Great Plains 7.5 to Great Plains 8.0.

Another job called for designing & implementing an integration project for EDI transactions using BizTalk 2010. Other tasks were designing & implementing an integration project for MS Dynamics Great Plains using BizTalk 2010, along with designing and implementing an integration solution for supporting Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) and Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) service providers. Aside from migrating from BizTalk 2006 R2 to BizTalk 2010, additional functions were designing and implementing upgrade eligibility transaction for ATT carrier Integration project. The individual implemented a service activation transaction for T-Mobile carrier integration project, as well as a time delivery date calculation.

Can employing a senior database/MS Dynamics developer who has work experience in professional services and IT industries have a positive impact on your organization? Technical proficiency involves the use of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, SQL, VB, C#, PHP, JD Edwards and ASP.NET.

Tasks of this senior database developer involved providing technical solutions and developer support for improved SQL performance and configuration for particular software development. Support was given for multiple development teams spanning core product and multiple plug-ins by providing SQL structure planning, query optimization, index analysis, and code reviews. In addition to being responsible for all SQL code reviews from development staff, the job called for performing SQL Server stress testing to identify potential risks before release. Projects completed included a 3-month optimization process of all existing stored procedures and table indexing. Application Process Management (APM) module creation was also done by integrating into parent software product. The individual was also in charge of staff training initiative to provide development staff proper T-SQL query practices.

In another job, projects completed included accounting integration of existing custom software to interface with MS Dynamics Great Plains via scheduled SQL DTS jobs. Development included extensive research of full accounting cycle, documentation of all structural and logical process flows, as well as the removal of accounting processes within customized ERP systems. Other concerns included creating the interface between Great Plains and customized ERP systems complete with error handling, auditing data, and conversion of initially transferred accounting data. This led to significant improvement on segregation of duties and proficiency issues as well as meeting required SOX compliance. The individual received bonus for performance.