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Excel-Access-DB2 Data Exchange

Steve Maziarz — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:02:39 +0000

As you may be aware, with older versions of Excel you were limited to the number of rows which could be used. Mid-level managers at large publicly traded company were comfortable performing various reporting and forecasting functions using Excel. Unfortunately, the amount of data delivered during end of the month reporting frequently exceeded the capabilities of Excel. Complicating the issue was the fact that data had to be gathered from both local Access databases and corporate mainframes.

I developed a series of customized Excel and Access macros which allowed them to break down the large data sets based on a number of criteria. This facilitated their ability to use an interface they were comfortable with (Excel) while still allowing them to deal with and manage large volumes of information.

Sales Logix CRM Implementation

Steve Maziarz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:52:33 +0000

Managed a team of four people in the installation and extensive customization of the Sales Logix software. Planned and directed the data conversion efforts and import of several purchased prospecting databases. Developed interface to external data sources. Conducted training seminars at various locations throughout the United States for the sales force.

We made extensive customizations to this Delphi based product. This involved an intensive period of training for the programming team to learn the internal structure of the product. I also led a number of training sessions teaching the team the basics of Delphi.

Additionally, I developed a custom module for Sales Logix and a series of Excel macros and VBA modules which facilitated the exchange of data between a large number of custom spreadsheets used by the sales force and Sales Logix. This saved hours of re-keying and preserved the accuracy and integrity of the data.

Document Scanning System

Steve Maziarz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:27:15 +0000

Designed and managed the implementation of a system for a large government contract that would allow our firm to receive scanned images of documents, display them on screen and allow operators to key from image. Images were wither served from a centralized server, or via CD-ROM from the individual workstation, depending on how they were received.

Order Processing System

Steve Maziarz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:41:17 +0000

Efficiently coordinate and manage $8.3M in order processing, reporting and payment reconciliation activities. Instituted commonly accepted standards and procedures. Reduced order process time by 36 hours, while eliminating overtime, generating increased cash flow of approximately $175,000.

Sales Management Reporting System

Steve Maziarz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:34:47 +0000

Work with executive level sales manager and support staff to design and implement a strategic management-reporting tool used to track salesperson performance. Prepared specifications for additional enhancements and supervised their implementation. Worked with users and DP staff to coordinate implementation efforts and recommend company wide changes necessary for this system to interface with three major components of the advertising process.
System allowed sales management to select from extensive ranking criteria and delivered the results to a customized Excel spreadsheet for further analysis.

WWW Restaurant Guide

Steve Maziarz — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:23:14 +0000

Design the “look and feel” of a World Wide Web site for the review and promotion of restaurants on a national level. Conceptualize marketing materials and direct outside consultants in their development. Develop collateral marketing methods and conduct market testing. Design database and automatic HTML “publishing” software. This was done in the days before modern tools like XML, XSLT, XHTML and the like were available.

A separate tool allowed for the ability to create CD-ROMs of the website for various regions of the country.

Access Report Server

Steve Maziarz — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:07:28 +0000

Enhance an existing Client-Server reporting tool for one of the world’s premier Cable TV Networks. My contribution consisted of adding several new reports as well as packaging and documenting the system for “Production” use.

Help Desk Software

Steve Maziarz — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:03:21 +0000

Designed and led the development of a comprehensive Help Desk ticketing system. Software had an Artificial Intelligence component to facilitate expedient responses. It allowed a technician to key in a description of the issue. It would then suggest a series of solutions ranked based on their previous effectiveness. Many Management Reports were also provided.

Additionally, it also facilitated a revenue boosting subscription service whereby data was shared with other organizations allowing them to use and contribute to the ever growing knowledge base.