Butch Smith

Experience

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  TNT Fireworks

  Nov 1999 - Jun 2007

  In charge of software development, enhancement, and deployment to a 300 computer network that connected 30 stores to corporate headquarters. Maintain hardware and serve as SQL Server DB Administrator. Select and order Internet connectivity for all stores, and coordinate installation and software problem resolution. Noted for authoring Point of Sale software training materials, as well as planning and conducting training at corporate and store locations.• Stepped in and deployed POS System to 10 stores in 3 states when contractor failed to complete the project.• Automated the deployment and maintenance program that enabled expansion from 13 to 30 stores without adding full time IT staff.• Handled the transition of sales and inventory data from the Point of Sale system to J.D. Edwards ERP; saved more than 700 man hours by bridging the communications gap between 2 systems.• Tested 3rd party add-ons to the system, and write add-on software if desired functions are not available.• Hire, train, and manage 7 – 10 temporary staff during July 4th season. Show less Developed a fully functional customer Point of Sale system and saved more than $100K by doing it in-house, and then orchestrated the move from custom software to Microsoft Dynamics RMS.• Redesigned and recoded JAVA-based custom Point of Sale system to include functionality for networking and automatic transmission of sales data to corporate from each store.• Designed, deployed and maintained the Intranet, a PHP and MySQL Database running on a Linux OS.• Collaborated with Web Developers by providing the data for a Web-based location tracking system.• Developed JAVA-based applications that ran on an AS/400 for generating shipping documents.• Developed and maintained custom applications for Customer Contract, Customer Order and Reorder Management, Location/Property Management, Managing and Tracking Container Shipments from China.• Developed, Deployed and maintained a custom JAVA Point of Sale system. Show less

  • Retail IS Manager

    Oct 2004 - Jun 2007

  • Programmer

    Nov 1999 - Oct 2004
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  POSitive Technology.com, Inc.

  Jul 2007 - Jun 2010

  Senior Certified Technician/Trainer

  Senior Technician responsible for end to end installation, training and support of retail software and hardware. Develop customized training documentation as well as developing course curriculum and leading training. Maintain hardware and serve as SQL Server DB Administrator for multiple clients geographically dispersed across the country.• Managed the migration of all hardware and software at the US Senate Gift Shops and Stationery Store under the guidelines and supervision of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.• Integral part of the team that helped the Philadelphia Eagles in winning the Retail Industry Leadership Award at Microsoft Convergence 2009.• Developed a customized solution for managing the Employee Sales at the Coors Brewery in Golden, CO.• Developed training curriculum and lead multiple day training courses for high profile clients including the Girl Scouts of the USA, The Dallas Cowboys and Red Bull Racing. Show less

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  IT'SUGAR

  Jul 2010 - Mar 2014

  IT Manager

  Recruited as the first in-house IT person to build the IT department and facilitate rapid growth, averaging a new store opening every 2 weeks during the peak year.Scope of position is expansive and includes departmental direction and full design, installation, engineering, implementation, support, training, administration, and management authority for: - PCI Compliance - 24x7 Data Center Computer Operations - Applications and PC Desktop Systems - LAN/WAN Network Services - Report Writing- Database Administration- Help Desk OperationsKey Projects & Achievements: • Delivered $580K in cost savings through aggressive negotiation of contracts and pricing on a budgeted $1.2 million for hardware/software purchases and consulting services.• Saved more than $200K in technical consulting fees by negotiating complimentary design services from vendors.• Completed, in just 5 months -- 7 months ahead of schedule -- a complex $1.1 million project forecasted to take a full year and involving complete replacement of ERP and POS systems.• Performed the work of 3 FTEs, cutting labor expenses an estimated $150K/year by expanding personal responsibility to include development, network, and database administration.• Attained consistent 99% up time by implementing disaster recovery and fault tolerance plans. Instituted the first highly reliable corporate-wide, centralized backup system. • Championed introduction of Internet/Intranet technology, corporate-wide email, shared calendaring, and online meetings. Set up and managed a Win2k8 Domain environment• Opened 45 Stores in 4 years 100% on time and on budget. Show less

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  Columbus A/S

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2021

  Senior Consultant

  Columbus is a global IT services and consulting corporation with more than 2,000 employees serving our customers worldwide. We bring digital transformation into your business and position you to thrive far into the future.We are experts in designing, developing, implementing, upgrading and maintaining digital business applications that help your business succeed in the digital transformation. Our consultants have experience in developing businesses in many different industries all over the world.We offer a comprehensive solution portfolio with deep industry knowledge, extensive technology expertise and profound customer insight. We have proven this through 29 years of experience serving more than 5,000 customers worldwide.Let us help you realize the full potential of your business. Show less