John L. Cleveland Professional Summary

MBA and proven MIS professional with 20 years experience as an applications analyst, data architect and developer (.Net and Java) , plus the ability to lead projects, teach others, and mentor.  Expertise includes Oracle 8i, 9i, 10g and 11g Development and 11i (Financials) and Data Architecture with a background using Rational Software Architect, PowerDesigner,  Popkin, PowerDesigner, Embarcadero, Altova and ERwin. Experience in Data Stage and Informatica. Extensive business analysis and financial experience with DoD, including previous projects at U. S. Transcom (DEAMS), the U. S. Air Force, the U. S. Army and with the U. S. Post Office.  Programming and web application development experience in C#, VB.Net and J2EE.

·     Mashup/Dashboard Experience, including Flex, IBM Mashup Center, Five years experience with Teradata and associated tools and utilities.

·     Current DoD top secret clearance (awarded November 2008).

·     Knowledgeable about DITSCAP/DIACAP process, including certification, validation, maintenance and reporting, both for the U. S. Air Force and the U. S. Army.

·     12+ years experience designing, building and deploying enterprise solutions with exposure to multiple software packages/vendors, programming languages and technology platforms.

·     Experience architecting and/or developing solutions enabling the utilization of the following Financial products/protocols, including Oracle Financials. MS Dynamics Navision, DEAMS, Cognos, XBRL, SAP, PowerPivot, Tableau, Excelsius, Abacus Enterprise Workflow

·     Strong focus on successful delivery of COTS implementations.

·     Extensive experience with the .NET framework

·     Extensive experience designing and/or developing solutions in a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and associated Web Service Specifications WS

·     Proficient with J2EE and J2SE technologies.

·     Extensive experience with systems architectural concepts and patterns, UML, refactoring,

·     Demonstrated ability to stay current with Application Architecture best practices, existing and emerging technology platforms, architectural and systems engineering industry trends

·     Experience with a variety of software platforms including MS SharePoint, IBM WebSphere, Eclipse, JBoss, JDeveloper, content management systems, search engines, rules engines (JRules, Blaze Advisor), BPM, ETL.

·     Experience with data architectural concepts, frameworks and technologies, with exposure to both transactional and data warehousing systems

·     Experience with leading ETL platforms such as SSIS, Informatica, and Data Stage

·     Experience with formal software development methodologies, with a focus on Rational Unified Process and Agile.

·     Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver presentations to executives on architectural approaches to gain consensus, including an ability to translate complex technical topics to audiences with a range of technical sophistication

·     Very advanced interpersonal and communication skills developed for years as a teacher, public presenter, businessman

·    Flexible, energetic with an ability to work well with others in a virtual, geographically dispersed team environment.

·      10+ years of experience developing .NET SharePoint Services most recently SharePoint 2010

·      12+ years experience in Oracle SQL.

·      Cognos, Kronos, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics experience.

·      10+ years experience in Oracle PL/SQL application development.

·      15+ years experience with SQL server, 5 with Teradata, 6 with DB2

·      Ability to work well in a dynamic environment.

·      Worked with many different U. S. military systems, including GCLS (SAP Business Objects), PAT, ISDDC, GATES, WPS, IBS-CMM, IBS-SuS, DLA Fusion, Discover, E-SS, EC-SS, LIMS-EV, FAS, DEAMS, IDAR, OARS, GAFS, PIC, REMIS, SMART, and others.

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Technical Skills

Employment History

Business and Data  Analyst and MIS Business Objects Consultant                           

K-Force/SoftWorld, ASC Associates, Scott AFB, O’Fallon, IL                           November 2009 Present

·       Contract:  Used ERwin Data modeler for SBSS to GCSS transfers.  Developed Event Management/Alerting System prototypes using Business Objects, Teradata, Oracle, SQL Server. 

·       Used J2EE in WebSphere and C# and Visual Basic inVisual Studio 2010/2008 to create widgets (also Adobe Flex, Java and SilverLight) that wired together in IBM Mashup Center for new SDDC dashboard applications.

·       Assisted data transfers and extractions for the new Supply Chain Control Center (SC3) at Scott AFB which handles supply and logistics for the entire U. S. Air Force.  Set up and configured Informatica Powercenter for SC3 ETL processes.

·       Also used Adeptia ETL. Involved in setting up and complying with USAF Security and data architectures.  Use IBM Data Stage, Altova and Informatica

·    ISDDC, TFMS, IBS, DEAMS, Carrier Systems.

Consultant Programmer and MIS Consultant           Lockheed-Martin/Data Network Corp., Scott AFB, O’Fallon, IL           April 2008 August 2009Contract:  Used ERwin Data modeler for TMDS to TRDM conversion.  Completed transportation models (air, water, ground) event tracking and HazMat tracking. Set up and configured Erwin and Informatica for myself and others.  Developed application architectures to integrate with USAF Security parameters.  Compliance with DIACAP and transition from DITSCAP.

Tri-Cor Industries, Scott AFB, O’Fallon, IL                                         August 2008 April 2009

Contract:  Modeled data and relationships for TMDS to TRDM conversion.  Developed SharePoint applications for the Department of Defense.  Created Association Model linking all stage and based table, all staging tables and history stage tables and all base tables to all history tables, including more than 2,800 entities/physical objects and 5,000 migrated foreign keys/relationships.    Set up and configured Informatica and ERWIN for myself and others to model and perform ETL.  Developed security infrastructure to integrate with USAF security procedures, including DIACAP.  Utilized Data Stage and Informatica depending on which project we were assigned.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, St. Louis, MO                              January 2008 August 2008

Consultant:  Data Architect/Application Architect.  Used PowerDesigner to create enterprise-wide Data Warehouse for Inquiry Management and Case Management Utilization system.  Maintained SharePoint 2007 site for management and SME’s.  Managed web site and used Informatica to model and create Web Services. Modeled Anthem Blue Cross security features.

Nestle Purina, St. Louis, MO                                                                     July 2007 January 2008 Consultant:  Data Architect/Web Developer.  Assisted in Mapping Data Elements for a new Insurance Industry Venture.  Helped analyze and clean data for ETL in data warehouse. Used Informatica PowerCenter and IBM Data Stage  Help set up transfers between and among insurance underwriters and various banks, including security procedure architecture.

Scott AFB, Fairview Heights, IL                                                                July 2006 July 2007Consultant:  Application Software Architect/Data Analyst.  Prepared the architectural diagrams for Spirals 1 and 2 of the DEAMS transition from 128 military legacy financial/accounting systems to Oracle 11i system.  Helped code and create data mappings in JDeveloper BPEL Process Manager, Altova Suite, StyleVision and others.  Wrote and edited Functional and Technical documents. 

Developed database to track all project elements, including Oracle 11i tables and fields, OAGIS BOD fields, SFIS field names, RFQs, RICE documents for easy team access.   Also responsible for modeling data and security architecture  for 137 legacy systems integrated with DEAMS Oracle 11i infrastructure.  Familiar with DIACAP transition security authorization, certification and reporting.  Used  Informatica and IBM Data Stage.

Washington University, St. Louis, MO                                                   March 2006 July 2006

Consultant:  Programmer/Architect.  Developed modules to track potential enrollees.  Performed ETL of data using IBM Data Stage.

IBM/Allysys, St. Louis, MO                                                                           January 06 March 2006

Consultant:  System Architect/Programmer/Analyst.  Helped IBM design fleet management financial system for the U. S. Postal System, including producing UML diagrams in Rational, Websphere Business Modeler, and ERwin.  Assisted in design of the Main, General Ledger, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Vehicle Utilization components.  Helped integrate security systems for large fleet-management systems.  Used Data Stage and Altova.

Impact Technologies, St. Louis, MO                                        December 2005 December 2006

Consultant:  Programmer/Data Analyst/Architect.  Used C# and Visual Studio 2005 to design application to track call center activity. SharePoint 2003 development and administration.  Created interface using  Infragistics and other third-party software applications.

Boeing, St. Louis, MO                                                                        November 2004 December 2005

Contract:  Architect/Programmer/Data Analyst.  Worked with Visual Basic 6.0/VB.NET COTS to build front end from Java-based SDS framework.  Created application in C# and VB.Net (Visual Studio 2003/2005).  Developed SharePoint 2003 interface.  Developed OAGIS XML BODs for TMS.  Designed Medical Claims and Tracking Components.  Developed all business event flows (BEFs).  Integrated security and other features for Boeing’s Sustainment Data systems.  Worked to make sure security standards complied with DITSCAP/DIACAP.  Informatica and Data Stage in Environment.

British Petroleum/SAIC                                                                 July 2004 December 2004

Consultant:  Programmer/Data Analyst/Architect/System Manager.  Provided tech support back up for systems at Toledo and other British Petroleum refineries.  Developed applications in C# and VB.Net for BP refineries.  Managed OSIs PI, Baytech’s WinBliss, Maximo, Oracle 8i and other systems at some of the world’s largest refineries.  Managed health and disability claiming systems and several large conversion projects. 

Magellan Behavioral Health, St. Louis, MO                                       June 2004 August 2004

Consultant:  Programmer/Data Analyst.  Enhanced medical claims payment system.  Managed large programming and conversion projects.  Repaired flaws in WebChecks system used to manage and print millions of dollars in checks.

U.S. Army, Augusta, GA                                                                   December 2003 June 2004

Consultant:  Programmer/Architect/Analyst.  Led design enhancements to ARMS, Delphi database and resource management project at Ft. Gordon, GA.  System tracks military resources all over the world by all service branches.  Wrote C#/VB.Net applications to gather data and pass it along to Delphi data-management systems.  Developed enhancements based on ERwin diagrams of competing system.  Integrated system with Oracle Financials (11i).  Documented existing COBOL systems.  First exposure to DOD procedures, including DITSCAP.  Worked with several ETL tools, including Informatica.

Northrop Grumman/US Post Office, St. Louis, MO                        June 2003 December 2003 Consultant:  Program Analyst.  Worked in Oracle and SQL databases and accessing information with TOAD, SQLPlus, and C++/C#.  Completed custom applications to access information on SQL 2000 databases.  Worked on national facilities management software project Programming in PowerBuilder and Java (WebSphere), BEA WebLogic, utilizing Java Struts, Solaris, AIX, Business Modeler.  Worked to integrate facility-management system  security features.  Altova and Informatica in Environment.

Anheuser-Busch, Sunset Hills, MO                                                          November 2002 June 2003

Consultant:  Quality Assurance.  Documented existing SQL and Oracle systems for the first time and developed XML-based on-line documentation and systems with transfer to C#/Crystal Reports system.  Wrote reports in VB.NET and C#, utilizing Crystal Reports and Active Reports 9-10, to gather data from can and bottle processing plants and make it available on the network for plant engineers.  Managed UNIX and VAX-based data and systems currently in preparation for switch to .Net technologies.

Premcor Refining Group, Inc., Hartford, IL                                        July 2001 November 2002

Programmer/Data Analyst/Server, Architect and Network Administrator

·      Maintained and administered plant-wide information SQL and Oracle system in refinery, including servers and network.

·      Created and managed reports, wrote programs and disseminated information from Oracle and SQL databases.  Used TOAD and other utilities to view, manipulate data and create stored procedures.

·      Managed the plant Intranet and developed several custom applications and content for the Web.  Used ASP and Visual InterDev.

·      Developed programs and disseminated information.  Maintained UNIX, VAX and NT/2000 systems.  Developed and published online training programs for Premcor personnel in XML/DHTML

Computer Services Plus/Ultimedia, Inc., Fairview Heights, IL          July 1993 August 2001

Owner/Manager/Founder.  Wrote custom computer programs based on specialized needs of clients, including several using SQL 7-2000 databases.  Clients included regional banks Eagle Banks, Southwest Missouri Bank, and Wells Fargo plus law firms, medical offices, trucking companies, and more.  Sold and installed home/office computer systems.  Supervised a staff of 40 and performed programming, data management and computer maintenance.  Did several ETL projects for customers, using early versions of Ascential Data Stage.

Previous experience including working as writer, photographer, editor, and sales manager for several small newspapers and trade magazines.  Learned basic database management on some of the earliest personal computers, and discovered an appreciation for computers and a knack for programming, which led to pursuing it as a career. 

Teaching Experience

Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL                                    June 1992 Present

Computer and Programmer Instructor (Part Time)

·      Taught Visual Basic, C++, Java, JavaScript, SQL 7, Access, XML/HTML, CGI, Microsoft Access, FrontPage, CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator and several other computer and technical classes.  Taught SWICs first JavaScript and CGI classes.

·      Served on SWICs technical and business department curriculum advisory committees. Awarded SWIC Instruction Plaque for Mentoring Interns.

ITT-Technical Institute, Arnold, MO                                                      June 2003 December 2003

Computer Programming Instructor (Part Time)

·      Taught Advanced C++, Java, J2EE, Data Structures, and HTML/XML, SAP, College Math, 3D
Modeling, 3D Max and SAP, and advanced College Math. 

Education

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL                                                                                1983

Masters of Business Administration with specialization in Management Information Systems

University of Illinois, Champaign, IL                                                                                     1972

Bachelor of Art in Communications with specialization in Print Journalism