Sean Bishop
Fort Lauderdale, FL
gozeera@gmail.com

Brief Summary
Skilled IT professional with over 12 years experience in the IT world. Now specializing in Microsoft Dynamics GP for 7 years.

Platforms
Windows 2000-2008/XP/Vista/7, Windows Server 2000-2008, Microsoft .NET , DOS, Linux

Languages
Microsoft Dexterity v7 – 9, Visual Basic, T-SQL, HTML, XML, XHTML, Java, JavaScript,  ASP, VBScript, Visual Basic.NET, C#.NET

Networking
TCP/IP, Windows 2000 Administration, IIS, MS Proxy Server, MS Exchange, Terminal Services, Citrix

Databases
Microsoft SQL Server v7 - 2008, BTrieve, MySQL,  ADO, RDO, ODBC, DTS, ETL

Applications
SQL Server v7 - 2008, Microsoft Dynamics GP v7 – v9, SharePoint,   Dynamics Report Writer,  JD Edwards OneWorld XE, Cognos (OLAP), MS Visual Studio .NET, Solomon IV, MS Office 97 - 2007

Roles
IT Support & Network Administrator (Win 2000 to 2008 Server), Visual Basic Developer, Dexterity Developer, Cognos CNC, SQL DBA, ERP Implementations Specialist (GP / Solomon / SL / JD Edwards), ERP Support, Web Developer (HTML / PHP / Jscript / VBscript)

Highlights
Over 17 years of software development using everything from Visual Basic to cross dictionary coding in Microsoft Dexterity. Performed Project management duties for many years dealing with the programming, administration and implementation of JD Edwards OneWorld Xe and Microsoft Dynamics GP.  Integration of third-party software with Great Plains/Dynamics.

Leadership Skills
I’ve managed the Go Live project for a start-up optical company allowing them to take their first order. Performed project lead and project management duties during the implementation of JD Edwards OneWorld XE. I have always had a great relationship with every member of the IT staff as well as the Executive Management team.

Achievements 
I completed the full life-cycle development of the Order Entry system for an optical company, which included Order Entry, Shipping and integrating it with the Mid-Level ERP package Solomon IV. I’ve received an award for work which accelerated the acquisition of another company's products.

Programming Skills
Started programming in Microsoft Visual Basic when it was first released in 1991 and continue today using Microsoft Dexterity for the last 6 years, as well as the latest Visual Basic .NET from Microsoft. Had a great deal of experience using Visual Basic to interface with SQL Server using ADO, RDO and ODBC. I am always trying to further my skills with new languages and techniques I find useful.

 Database Skills
Very skilled in table design, indices, SQL stored procedures, triggers, maintenance and administration of databases. These skills were used mostly on Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 up to version 2008. Was the lead for the migration of data from older SQL tables to JD Edwards table format using SQL Server's Data Transformation Services.

 Reporting Skills
Have been writing reports for various financial and inventory management packages for over 10 years and have created or maintained hundreds of reports in my current position. I have a great amount of experience in Solomon’s Report Writer and for the last 5 years in the Dynamics/Great Plains Report Writer.  For the past 9 months I have delved into SQL Reporting Services and gained a lot of knowledge through the creation of multiple reports.

 Network Skills
Performed administration and support for 4 years on LAN, 2 years for WAN used to link the Alpharetta location to Columbus, Ohio location. Strong skills configuration and maintenance on HP and Compaq servers operating on Windows NT 4.0 Server and Windows 2000 Server.  I spent a year working with Microsoft Terminal Services connecting our Ohio office with JD Edwards on local servers in Alpharetta.
 
Professional Experience
Niscayah Inc. - Duluth, GA - ERP Developer - 01/2009 to 05/2010

Technologies Utilized:  Microsoft Dynamics GP, Dexterity, VBScript, SQL Reporting Services, Network Administration, SharePoint, T-SQL, SQL Triggers, SQL Stored Procedures.

  • Developed several customizations for Great Plains Purchasing, Inventory and Field Service using Dexterity for GP, VBScript and Extender.

  • Created many reports for Great Plains using SQL Server Reporting Services and integrating those reports with Great Plains.

  •  Performed administrative roles to support hundreds of Dynamics GP users as well as supported the entire infrastructure of Dynamics GP.

  • Managed Users / User Groups, Document Libraries and setup Sites / Workspaces in SharePoint


InSTORE Systems - Atlanta, GA – Senior Developer - 01/2004 to 01/2009

Technologies Utilized:  Microsoft Dynamics GP, Dexterity, VBScript, SQL Reporting Services, T-SQL, SQL Triggers, SQL Stored Procedures, GP Report Writer

  • Developed custom Ordering, Purchasing, Sales Order and inventory systems for clients in the hospitality industry, specializing in Restaurants, Hotels and Catering Services.  These applications were developed using Dexterity for GP as well as SQL Triggers and Stored Procedures.

  • Created hundreds of reports using Great Plains Report Writer for all aspects of business management, including P&L, Inventory Stock Counts, Fixed Assets, etc

  • Used SQL Server v2000 to v2005 to create the table structures for our custom product and integrated it with the current Dynamics GP system

  • Performed full SQL DBA role, including Maintenance, Tuning, DTS Packages, ETL

  • Created many custom SQL Stored Procedures to interface our custom product with Great Plains base code and database systems

  • Interfaced with clients on the phone daily performing support functions

ALG Software - Atlanta, GA – Product Specialist - 04/2003 to 01/2004

Technologies Utilized:  Visual Basic, VBScript, JavaScript, T-SQL, SQL Triggers, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Server, Oracle.

  • Implemented custom Activity Based Costing software for large clients including Sprint and Fortis Insurance.

  • Developed multi-dimensional database models using Cognos

  • Wrote custom code to enhance the ABC software

Rodenstock - Alpharetta, GA - Senior Programmer Analyst - 04/1998 to 03/2002

Technologies Utilized:  Solomon IV (Dynamics SL), Visual Basic, JD Edwards OneWorld XE, Cognos, VBScript, SQL Server,  T-SQL, SQL Triggers, SQL Stored Procedures

  • Lead the creation and implementation of a Custom Optical Order Entry System using Visual Basic and interfacing it with Solomon IV's BTrieve RDBMS

  • Interfaced the custom software to Microsoft SQL Server once transaction volume increased

  • Acted as the Project Leader for the implementation of JD Edwards OneWorld XE

  • Performed the role of CNC Administrator for Cognos

  • Developed many custom applications to aid in the migration from Solomon to JD Edwards

  • Managed up to 10 consultants during the implementation and Go Live phases of JD Edwards

  • Developed the company’s first website using DreamWeaver and Photoshop

  • Created utilities to perform ETL functions for creating the Cognos cube

  • Fully supported all users in the company as IT Support

 ANC, Inc. - Dayton, OH - Programmer Analyst -  09/1997 to 03/1998

Technologies Utilized:  Solomon IV (Dynamics SL), Visual Basic, JD Edwards OneWorld XE, Cognos, VBScript, SQL Server,  T-SQL, SQL Triggers, SQL Stored Procedures

  • Developed custom software solutions for Solomon IV clients using Visual Basic

  • Performed on-site support for clients requiring an immediate response

  • Developed a custom inmate tracking software for a correctional facility