Eli's Resume
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ELI WEINSTOCK-HERMAN
Accomplished Architect, Developer, and Team Lead in web, application, and database technologies. Expertise in designing process and requirements driven platforms, integration of manufacturing and business platforms, legacy system analysis, software design, and communications with end users.
Enthusiastic, Ongoing Student of Technology, Process Improvement, Business Architecture, and Strategic Planning. Experience championing long-term IT strategies, managing internal and external resources, and facilitating process improvements.
EDUCATION
BS Computer Science - Systems Focus
2002
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Recent Languages/Libraries:
- C# ,
- VB.Net ,
- ASP.Net ,
- Web Matrix ,
- T-SQL ,
- JavaScript ,
- jQuery ,
- CSS ,
- XHTML ,
- AJAX ,
- XML ,
- WCF/Web Services ,
- Entity Framework ,
- LINQ ,
- MS Test
Recent Platforms/Tools:
- MS SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 R2,
- MS Virtual Server ,
- VMWare Server ,
- MS Visual Studio 6 - 2010,
- MS SourceSafe ,
- TFS 2005/2010,
- Mercurial ,
- MS Office Suite ,
- Wonderware suite ,
- Selenium
Past Languages:
- VBScript ,
- ASP 3.0 ,
- VB6 ,
- eVB ,
- VBA ,
- Python ,
- Bash Scripting ,
- C/C++ ,
- Java ,
- PHP
ADDITIONAL PROFICIENCIES
Project Management:
- Agile ,
- Scrum ,
- Kanban ,
- Critical Chain Project Management
Lean Tools:
- Value Stream Mapping ,
- Strategic Deployment ,
- Lean Manufacturing principles
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
4/2011 to Present
Captive-Aire Systems
Captive-Aire is the nation's leading manufacturer of kitchen ventilation systems. The company started in 1976 and has been recognized as one the 100 largest private companies in North Carolina and one of the 50 fastest growing private companies in the Raleigh Triangle.
Captive-Aire Systems
4/2011 to Present
Senior Developer
Responsible for development of new systems, architecture and design, and support of existing systems.
Technologies used: C#, ASP.Net, T-SQL, Web Services, Selenium, MS Visio, TFS 2010
- Built and Integrated custom CRM capabilities into the primary line-of-business application, simplifying multi-order management and providing a foundation for better contact and lead management
- Migrated source control from SourceSafe to TFS 2010, reducing operational risk, improving developer productivity, and creating opportunities for further process enhancements
6/2009 to 4/2011
XS, Inc
XS Inc. is the largest processor of point-of-sale transactions between growers and resellers in the US agricultural market, managing complex agricultural programs and providing extensive research and reporting.
XS, Inc
6/2009 to Present
IT Developer
Responsible for development of new systems, architecture and design, support of existing systems, and integration to 3rd party systems.
Technologies used: VB.Net, ASP.Net, Entity Framework, Web Services, Unit Testing, MS Visio
- Facilitated cultural changes through introduction of Unit Testing, practical application of common architecture practices and patterns, and assistance in facilitating adoption of Agile/Scrum
- Created and led a technical "lunch and learn" training program, designed to introduce new technologies and practices into the company, challenge and grow our standards, and kindle greater interest in learning
- Increased raw application performance by 40-80% for an application key to expanding XS's area of market expertise, improving usability and customer confidence
11/2004 to 6/2009
Nomacorc, LLC
Nomacorc is the second largest manufacturer of wine corks worldwide and the leading manufacturer of synthetic wine closures. The company began commercial sales in 1999 and had experienced annual double-digit growth since its inception, with plants in four countries and distribution partners on six continents.
Nomacorc, LLC
1/2006 - 6/2009
Senior Developer - Systems Architect, Nomacorc LLC
Responsible for support of legacy systems, development of new systems, management of external development resources, systems analysis and integration, and IT lead roles in local and global projects. Reporting directly to the Global Director of IT, this position requires a high level of self-management as well as the ability to prioritize projects and tasks against operational, tactical, and strategic goals of the department and company.
Technologies utilized include: C#, ASP.Net, SQL Server administration, T-SQL, SQL Profiling, Web Services, WonderWare IAS and InSQL, VB6, MS Visio, MS Project, MS Access, and MS Unit Testing
- Designed and managed IT development for a Global ISA95-based Manufacturing Execution System integrated with the existing ERP and legacy warehouse system
- IT Lead on a 2006 Lean Manufacturing initiative that reduced standing inventory by greater than 90%, increased production capacity by greater than 50%, increased operator productivity by greater than 20%, and provided tighter logistics and operations integration.
- Reduced the #1 customer complaint and source of after-hours production outages by 90%
- Developed and championed a long range IT strategy, setting the precedent for later company-wide IT and global initiatives
- Reduced direct costs for legacy systems by 70% in one year, as well as eliminating 2-3 weeks of annual downtime
- Developed multiple minor applications targeting ongoing non-value added activities and waste. Examples include a freight quoting workflow application (3 hours/week savings, 24 hours development) and a packaging data verification application (5+ hours/week savings, 45 hours development).
Nomacorc, LLC
11/2004 - 6/2006
Systems Developer II, Nomaco Corporate Services
Responsibilities as a corporate services developer included support and development for companies in the corporate group, third level support of legacy applications, and support of a number of "unassigned" services that require less than a full staff member to support or manage.
Technologies utilized include: C#, ASP.Net, ASP, SQL Server, T-SQL, Crystal Reports, VBScript, MS Visio, and MS Access.
- Reduced B2B communications time for order reception by 99%, removed 4-5 days of annual downtime, and reduced external support costs by greater than 90%.
- Developed the first system allowing the company to compare design versus actual material and personnel costs for manufacturing, driving a number of cost and efficiency projects
- Developed web solutions to allow for previously unsupported user managed product catalogs, retail listings, and news items as well as reducing the 20+ second load time of the customer-facing website
6/2002 to 11/2004
Global Process Automation Inc, Global Networks LLC
Global Networks LLC is a spin-off from the Global Process Automation Inc parent company that's purpose was to utilize the customer development and integration experience of the parent company to build more general software applications for the manufacturing environment. The company was created to support its first application, a real-time process data monitoring and alert system.
Global Networks LLC
6/2003 - 11/2004
Director of Development
Responsible for leadership, architecture design, and development for the Global Networks startup company. Additional responsibilities included communications with the primary reseller, software architecture, communications with marketing/sales, and selection and direct leadership of development group.
Technologies utilized include: VB.Net, SQL Server, T-SQL, OPC, PI-UDS suite, SMS, XML, ASP.Net.
- Provided analysis of existing system, time and resource estimates, and took responsibility for a "from scratch" redevelopment that brought the year overdue product to market in 4 months.
- Designed and led development and integration of two distribution-specific license management systems and a ticket support system to manage customer issues
- Mended the relationship with our primary reseller who was reconsidering the partnership after the previously missed market dates
Global Process Automation, Inc
6/2002 - 6/2003
Programmer/Integrator
Responsible for developing custom software solutions for manufacturing companies as well as integration of process data historians and communications systems. Provided installation, integration, development, and support for power generation, paper production, and resin companies.
Technologies utilized include: Osisoft PI-UDS Suite, VB6, QBasic, SQL Server, VBScript.
1/2001 to 6/2002
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
UNCW did not have a master's program in Computer Science, but a number of grants in various departments required CS development that would normally be offered to graduate students. Positions were fulltime employees of the university and utilized separate technology stacks than the CS program.
Co-Developer, iLumina Digital Library (NSF Grant, Multi-University)
Designed and developed the web-based custom administration tool to allow library submission editors and reviewers to work from remote locations. Performed a lossless data and application migration of the early development and proof of concept database from MS Access to MS SQL Server.
Technologies utilized include: ASP, VBScript, XHTML, CSS, T-SQL, SQL Server, MS Access, XML.
Developer, Additional Grant Projects
Responsible for design, development, and testing on three additional grant projects, including a wireless classroom polling system, analysis tools for oceanography data, and a remote classroom lab and testing system.
Technologies utilized include: Windows CE, eMbedded VB, ASP, HTML, Java applets.
AFFILIATIONS
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