Bennie D. Davis, PMP, CSM

Experience

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  Hewlett Packard Enterprises (Electronic Data Systems)

  Sept 1988 - Jan 1991

  Team Leader / Senior Software Developer
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  PriceWaterhouseCoopers

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

  Senior Associate
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  CompUSA

  Jan 1993 - Sept 1994

  Project Leader / Business Analyst / Senior Developer
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  Sonic Drive-In

  Sept 1994 - Jan 1998

  Information Services Director

  Developed the Information Technology department defining personnel requirements, job descriptions, and hiring personnel.Implemented computer literacy programs for employees.Created multi-year strategic plan with budget. Provided advice and council on possible technology solutions for the restaurants. Established vendor/client relationships, negotiating contracts to minimize risks and costs.Managed multiple projects in the first year including implementation of network and telecommunications infrastructure, implementation and conversion to an ERP and Human Resources software solution and standardized all hardware and software at the desktop and server to Microsoft Windows and Office productsImplemented and debuted the Sonic Drive-In website in Spring of 1996. Established an IT User Council with representatives from across the company. Show less

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  Information Technology Resources, Inc.

  Feb 1998 - Jan 2000

  Senior Consultant and Principal

  Developed multi-faceted IT strategies for CEO and CFO to support corporate offices, warehouses, and retail outlets as the acting I.T. Director of a regional retail company.

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  Centex Homes

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  Technical Lead / Senior Developer

  Designed, developed, tested, implemented, and performed maintenance support to multiple software applications based on Microsoft SQL Server. Performed all levels of maintenance and support for MS SQL Server production and development servers, including business recovery plan and tests.Architected change management controls for development teams.Acted as quality control manager on IBM iSeries/AS400 ensuring software development met standards and audit requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley. Show less

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  Young Presidents' Organization

  Feb 2007 - Jan 2015

  Senior Business Process Analyst

  Manage relationship with the vendor of back office applications. Managed several projects using in-house and outsourced resources and technical support group consisting of help desk, software developers, and quality assurance.Collaborated with end users and business owners to define and document business processes and workflows as well as to define and implement software requirements and solutions complimenting business processes. Organized, created, and host Change Advisory Board (CAB) consisting of representatives from departments throughout the organization.Designed and implemented several applications and enhancements including online membership renewal and payment increasing member retention and payment by credit card and reducing back office manual processing; Automated fiscal year end and member resignation reducing temp-labor man-hours. Show less

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  American College of Emergency Physicians

  Jan 2015 - now

  Director of Software Engineering

  Coach and provide consultation to senior management for I.T. project prioritization and management, infrastructure, resource development and allocation, and product deployment as it relates to business initiatives and strategy.Lead, mentor and develop the project management, presentation, organizational, technical and leadership capabilities of team members so they can develop solutions with minimal supervision. Collaborate with leaders and managers of other departments evaluating business process efficiency, I. T. project prioritization, 3rd party software selection, software product design, deployment, and cost of ownership.Drive the software development life cycle from requirements to implementation and support focusing on product quality, timely delivery, and cost of ownership.Manage day to day activities of software development ensuring consistent delivery and client support.Drive software development best practices including design and code reviews, software change management and deployment. Coach team members on continuous self-improvement, training, and servant leadership.Support and contribute thought leadership to the development and implementation of business, engineering, and project management practices which support the growth and ongoing management of ACEP. Participate in ACEP Board's Critical Strategic Initiative to drive member personalization.Manage vendor relationships for software products and I.T. staffing. Show less