Muhammad Khan

A vigorous, contemplative and holistic visionary; takes a comprehensive responsibility of ERPs and non ERP systems (AI/ML RPAs) running in the modern cloud and on premises software engineering systems. 20+ years of ERPs (J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOne, World Software, Oracle Cloud, Syteline, InforLX, BPCS, SAP, IFS) techno functional & Architectural areas. In addition to this I have completed MS. Degree in Computer Science. and MBA with UT Arlington. 
Due to my unique educational background in business and technology, I play an important role in bridging the communication gap between the business and technology stakeholders. I have successfully delivered 25+ ERP Implementation/Migration projects managing techno functional needs including Oracle SCM Cloud Planning Central, Demand Management suites and modernizing ERP, SCM, CRM systems with API Led integrations Architecture through Boomi, Informatica and Mulesoft with SOAP, REST AND ODATA protocols/API designs and RPA model Bots.

SUMMARY

A technically proficient, highly analytical information technology professional with multi-industry experience, specializing in systems architecture, policy and process governance, user support and client relations, project management, and integration and development. Applies keen skills and insights to support clients across a suite of diverse industries, including the financing / banking sector, construction management, foodservice, and pharmaceutical. Operates as a process-oriented professional, emphasizing continuous improvement and learning to maintain peak technical practices/functions. Proven success in ensuring robust IT coverage to best serve industry-leading enterprises.

• AI/ML Implementation through RPA
• Data Center Management
• Technical Operations
• Enterprise Management
• Process Optimization
• Staff Coaching/Training
• SDLC Management

LEADERSHIP and MANAGEMENT 

• Member of ARB (Architectural Review Board), which reviews and provides feedback for various software implementations and purchasing.
• Built, managed, and motivated a team of onshore and offshore technological developers and groomed them for interaction with business owners and technological support staff.
• Interviewed/hired Boomi Developers from NTT Data to expand the integration team and utilize capacity model.
• Successfully managed the transition from departing resources and managed the workload across the integration team.
• Recommended/approved employee bonuses, salary increases, and training paths as per departmental budgets.
• Defined goals for team members, reviewed quarterly, and aligned the team members with corporate vision.

EXPERIENCE

K4 SOLUTIONS, INC., Dallas, Texas || Chief Information Officer-CIO/Independent Consultant, 2012-2020

• Partnered with various Fortune 100 clients to optimize ERP implementations in AI/ML implementations with Robotic Process Automation through UIPath.
• Migrated several clients from financials modules from Syteline, SAP, IFS,Infor LX and legacy systems to JDE E1, including general ledger and accounts payable and receivables, fixed assets.
• In depth understanding of technology and business in finance sector
• Consulted with companies on software development and delivery, strategic planning, Agile/Waterfall project management, high-transaction distributed systems, complex SaaS web applications, software development life cycle, recruiting and team leadership, budget preparation and management, offshore resource management, and PCI and SOC2 compliance.
• On advisory board to multiple CIOs for software development and implementations

TRINITY INDUSTRIES, Dallas, Texas || Manager of Integration and Development, 2020-2022

• Oversaw and architected engineering BOM transfers from CPQ application to LX ERP system.
• Managed and participated in multiple systems’ moves with variety of servers, with approximately 300-plus integrations during disaster recovery and data center move.
• Led and managed integration strategy and choice of tool consolidation. Participated in vendor evaluation (Boomi and MuleSoft). 
• Guided, designed, and managed integrations for LX to KRONOS and Oracle through Boomi.
• Led and represented ERP-, HCM-, and Oracle-related integrations during Kiteworks upgrade.
• Supervised, designed, and developed integrations for Trubox for customer, vendor, and product master data through ETL tool Informatica. Designed and developed daily differentials and weekly full load to accomplish changes in non-conformance data source.
• Architected and developed EDI processes for company, steel and pipe supply, and Derry Field Fastener vendors.
• Managed enterprise integrations (pprox.. 300) with multiple owners across Trinity functional and technical teams and cost centers.
• Implemented/modernized/transitioned 20-plus-year-old ERP systems (Finance, Manufacturing, HRMS) to SaaS- and iPaaS-based systems (ORACLE Financial and HRMS Cloud, Paycom, RailCarRX, Trubox, Boomi).

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

GEHAN HOMES, Dallas, Texas, Senior Enterprise Manager, 2007-2012. Performed 1099 ESU validation. Optimized batch posting process for AR module. Drove automation of business processes.

DEAN FOODS, Dallas, Texas, Senior JDE Analyst/Project Manager/Project Coordinator, 2006-2007. Implemented JDE 8.10 in Southwest region by using MS Project. Created custom financial reports with AP/GL-related data to provide various flavors of P&L, income statements, and balance sheets. Worked on various enhancements of address book for customizing supplier numbers according to requirements. Worked on master model chart of accounts for customizing company’s account structure.

PSS WORLD MEDICAL, Jacksonville, Florida, Senior Architect, 2005. Named lead liaison, working with development group to create custom UBE to stop pending subsystem jobs. Acted as project manager and lead liaison, customizing application for load balancer and queue director utility on Unix Platform. Restructured security roles for finance department users to abide audit/SOX compliance.

JD EDWARDS & COMPANY, Denver, Colorado, Project Manager, Senior Software Engineer and Lead Business Analyst, 2000-2005. Worked on version security project (EnterpriseOne application—P00950). Automated special instructions for ESU delivery process (EnterpriseOne applications). Developed and managed verification tool (javac-based application).

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON, Arlington, Texas, USA. M.B.A.

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO, Mankato, Minnesota, USA. Master of Computer Science

NED UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, Karachi, Pakistan, Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering