John A. Cartwright
109 South Doran
Mesa, Arizona 85204
(602) 432-6772
john@cartwright-assoc.com
john_cartwright@yahoo.com
SKILLS SUMMARY
I have over twenty-five years experience providing IT business solutions. My experience
includes IT management, project management, systems analysis and design, programming and
application support and training. In 1987, as the Advanced Manufacturing and Inventory
Management Support Groups in Atlanta Project Lead for IBM for the MAPICS, I was fortunat e
to have the opportunity to train with IBM’s staff in Rochester, MN on the then new AS400. I
have since worked as an AS400 / iSeries specialist for many companies in a variety of
industries.
I have a strong technical and programming background but my real strengths lie in my
business knowledge, my ability to understand and adapt to new situations and the way I work
with people. I am honest and realistic in both my solutions to problems and in reporting to
management. I try to bring the most practical and efficient solution to each opportunity without
sacrificing quality.
Since 2012, I have been working and teaching at various companies on short duration projects.
Please ask me for additional information.
SYSTEMS PROFICIENCY
Hardware
IBM AS400 / iSeries / Power7
IBM Systems 3, 32, 34, 36, 38, 4300, 360
HP3000
Programming Languages
RPG, RPL 2, RPG 3, RPG IV, RPGLE, CL, CLLE, ILE, DB2, SQL, SQL DDL, SQL DML, PLI, RDA,
JDBC, ODBC, OPNQRYF, Embedded SQL, Stored Procedures, Servi ce Programs, DDM, DDS,
SDA, PDM, Prototypes, Procedure Calls, Websphere, WDSc, Synon 2E, BIFs (Built in Functions),
Binder Source, COBOL, Visual Basic, IBM ASSEMBLER 360, HTML , Synon 2E
Application Software
CGC Construction, MAPICS, MacPac, BPCS, JDA, Lawson, JDE, EDI, EDIFACT, ROBOT, WDSc,
WKS Implementer, Aldon, Turnover, PCI, MANMAN MM3000
Custom Software
Retail Accounting, Retail Credit, Catalog, Manufacturing and Inventory Management, PCI, Most
Accounting applications, Banking and Mutual Funds, Retail Sales, Forecasti ng, Commissions,
GL, Financials, Order Processing and Invoicing, Distribution, Project Management
Industries
Construction, Logistics and Distribution, Forest Products, Manufacturing, Retail, Retail
Accounting, Accounting, Financial, Medical Accounting
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PC Software
MS OFFICE, WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, FRONTPAGE, OUTLOOK, POWERPOINT, PROJECT
Numerous other PC based applications including design and development using ACESS.
EXPERIENCE
Uline
6/08 – 11-2009,
03/10 – 08/2012,
05/2011 - 11/2012
Gurnee, Il, Pleasant Prairie, W I
Senior Systems Analyst and Programmer
Uline is a leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packing materials to businesses
throughout North America with warehouse across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. W orking at
ULINE, I supported the Reports Group in providing reports and other programming for all
departments and warehouses. Programming included new on -line tracking of packages for the
new automated warehouse in California, new war ehouse stocking location logic and reporting,
and other critical enhancements. This position required analysis of existing applications and
development of new applications using ILE techniques and programming. ILE Programming
was done using DB2 and SQL or RPGSQLLE. I also created the new DDM Tables, Indexes,
and Views for the Business Intelligence Group following DB2 standards. RDA was the primary
editing and debugging tool and MKS Implementer was the Change Management tool.
09/10 – 05/11
Tutor Perini Corporation
Sylmar, CA
Senior Systems Analyst
Tutor Perini is a billion dollar construction company with offices across the United States and
Guam. Tutor Perini uses a combination of software and hardware to provide IT solutions
across it many companies. The primary business platform is IBM’s iSeries. Applications have
been developed on the AS400 as well as using Computer Guidance Corporations CMS
construction software. My responsibility was to provide analysis and programming in support
of CGC’s package and the related reporting interfaces including Business Objects. All
programming on the iSeries was done using the latest ILE and SQL/DB2 technologies.
Business Objects was at level 9.0.
Charming Shoppes / Crosstown Traders
6/06 – 5/08
Tucson, AZ
Senior Systems Analyst and Programmer
Crosstown Traders and Arizona Mail Order is a direct marketer of women's apparel, footwear,
accessories and specialty gifts headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. Crosstown was acquired by
Charming Shoppes, Inc., Pennsylvania, shortly before I began my contract. My first project
was to analyze the requirements needed to convert their existing Credit system to the new
Charming Shoppes credit system. This included re -writing many existing programs, adding
procedures to service programs, modifying the Order Processing programs, documentation and
installation of new programs. I thus became the primary consultant for the Credit group. The
bulk of my work was within the Credit applications, Order Processing and working with the
team to convert the programs to become PCI compliant (tokenization and encryption /
decryption of existing and new credit card numbers ) using custom tokenization code and
Protegrety encryption software. I programmed management-reporting systems for the
purchasing department. I also designed and programmed applications to interface with various
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credit services and provide on-line credit validation. I also took information from the credit
services to use for catalog drops for preferred custo mers.
6/05 – 11/05
Rural Metro Corporation
Scottsdale, AZ
Senior Systems Analyst and Programmer
Designed and maintained applications for Rural’s Medical Accounting. All programming was
done using Synon 2E and CLP. My primary responsibility was the support for Ambulance
Billing and Invoicing.
Computer Guidance Corporation
6/03-6/05
Scottsdale, AZ
Senior Systems Analyst and Programmer
Computer Guidance (CGC), is a software company providing the U.S. and Canada with the
leading iSeries Construction software. My responsibilities were to support existing applications
and develop new ILE software for new Construction applications. A large part of my work was
to rewrite many of the existing applications to work as the iSeries business logic for CGC’s new
web based product. This includes creating new ILE programs using embedded SQL. The new
design utilized the latest ILE coding techniques with both free form and formatted RPGLE.
Working with a new technical team at CGC, I develop ed new service programs and ILE
procedures accessing SQL tables. My primary areas of focus were Accounts Receivable, Time
and Materials, and Construction Accounting.
Honeywell Hardware Products Group
6/01 - 6/03
Tempe, AZ 85204
Senior Systems Analyst and Programmer
Honeywell’s Hardware Products Group selected BPCS as the primary application for
manufacturing, Order Processing, DRP, EDI and other areas within the group. I managed the
support queue and provided 24 hour production support for all areas for the HPG support team.
Columbia Management Co.
2/98 - 3/99
3/00 - 6/01
Portland, OR
Senior Systems Analyst and Programmer
Columbia Management Co. is Oregon’s most successful mutual f und investment companies.
My responsibilities included analysis of current systems relating to Y2K compliance and Dow
10K compliance and support for existing applications. I was also the project manager for
Columbia’s Profile 2.0 applications which provi ded PC formatted information to Columbia’s
third party fund managers from the AS400 data base.
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Menlo Logistics
3/99 - 3/00
Portland, OR
Senior Systems Analyst and Programmer
Menlo Logistics is a full service contract Logistics Company specializing in product transportation,
storage and distribution for commercial and industrial enterprises. As a consultant with Menlo, I
worked to analyze and program applications on the AS400 using ILE concepts for Menlo’s Order
Management System Group. Related activities include interfacing with the EDI, Transportation
Management and WEB groups. My assignments have included problem resolution for existing
clients, new product development and Analysis for new client interfaces.
Willamette Industries, Inc.
10/92 - 2 /98
Portland, OR
Project Manager and Analyst/Programmer
Consultant for the Building Materials Group RIM (Revenue Information Management) Project
Team. The RIM team was responsible for implementing and adapting Andersen’s MacPac
applications and developing new applications to meet the unique and demanding requirements of
the forest and lumber products industry.
A major task was to meet on site at the various BMG (Building Material Group) plant locations
with key users and managers at all levels and provide analysis and requirements definitions for
each commodity. Initial work began with the Particle Board Plants. MacPac was modified and
new applications were designed to meet the demands for Particleboard. Following
implementation and conversion for Particle Board, Lumber, Plywood, and other commodities were
analyzed and brought on line. As before, much time was spent at the various BMG locations
analyzing the requirements and converting to MacPac.
A Major design and programming project included a unique Production Scheduling application for
the Plywood division. I also designed and programmed a Freight Rating and Routing application
for the Traffic and Sales Departments. These modules interfaced with MacPac’s Order
Maintenance and A/R and included EDI interfaces for Bill of Lading. One project included
conversion support from Willamette’s 4381 mainframe to the AS400. Much of my work at
Willamette included analysis, programming and support for the Transportation Department
including both Trucking and Rail.
All programming was done on the AS400 using RPG400 or ILE. Other responsibilities were the
continuing support of MacPac and supporting applications and the conversion to ILE on the new
RISC AS400’s.
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Fred Meyer, Inc.
3/90 - 7/91
Technical Project Manager – Sales Audit
Portland, OR
The Sales Audit project encompassed an extensive Cash Management and Reconciliation
System for Fred Meyer's network of AS/400's. As lead technical consultant, responsibilities
included application design and management of the project team's technical support personnel
and user teams. The design included a comprehensive accounting system linked to each store's
4681-register system and used in tracking and reconciling sales. This system included
reconciling each register and cashier’s transactions with the daily vault auditing application. Vault
auditing included tracking of checks, credit cards, food stamps, game licenses, etc. and allowed
the Teller to track all daily transactions for the store. Audited next day sales information was
provided as well as an interface to Fred Meyer's G/L. Supervised up to ten programmers/analysts
and reported to upper management each phase of the project development. All programming was
performed on AS400’s and designs incorporated normalized databases and the latest coding
techniques. I Provided AS400 training to Fred Meyer employees and consultants and worked
with the Support and Training groups to develop complete documentation for training and
support.
JDA & Associates, Inc.
8/91 - 5/92
Scottsdale, AZ
Senior Systems Analyst and Programmer
As a consultant to JDA, I worked primarily on the Retail Inventory and Purchasing applications.
All work was done using RPG IV or ILE on the AS400. A majority of work involved modifying
existing code and working to support for JDA's clients. I also designed and programmed the
Landed Cost - Purchasing application for one of JDA's Clients in the Northeast.
IBM
6/87 - 9/89
Atlanta, GA
Project Manager IBM MAPICS Advanced Manufacturing and Inventory Management
As Product Support Manager for the MAPICS Advanced Manufacturing and Inventory Control
applications, worked with IBM's customers and technical staff to resolve problems reported to
IBM though IBM's APAR processing system. Extensive knowledge of MAPICS was required
especially for the Advanced Manufacturing Applications such as Inventory Control, MRP, PCC,
etc. Primary hardware included the Sys/36 and Sys/38. Prior to the release date announcement
for the AS400. I went to Rochester, MN for training on the AS/400 at IBM's Development Center.
Following extensive training, I went back to Atlanta and established a training program for all
MAPICS support personnel. Prior to the rewrite of MAPICS on the AS/400, I worked with the
initial development team on procedures for rewriting MAPICS for the AS400. While working for
IBM, I was selected as one of the top five percent of SE’s (System Engineers) resulting in
advanced training on AS400 and AS400 related applications.
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EDUCATION AND MILITARY SERVICE
A.A. Degree Data Processing (1975)
Mesa Community College
Mesa, Arizona
B.S. Economics (1976)
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
M.S. Economics (1976)
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
American Management Association
Certification in Project Management
APICS
CPIM 1993
Numerous technical and management courses and seminars.
U.S. Navy
September 1967 - October 1968
Honorable Discharge
U.S. Army
Army Security Agency – National Security Agency
October 1968 - April 1974
Honorable Discharge
Top Secret Cryptographic Code W ord Security Clearance
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