Anthony Nguyen

Business Problem Solver & Technologist

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atn1972@gmail.com 810.287.0563

A Seasoned Business Problem Solver - Experienced Professional with over 15 years of experience in all areas of business operations for a global electronics manufacturing company. Implemented all key business systems for manufacturing sites in the US, Ireland, Malaysia, Poland and Mexico. Experience with all areas of IT, ranging from infrastructure, ERP deployment, technical support and administration. Track record of leading clients and cross-functional business units to meet their strategic requirements from system scope, design, implementation, test and delivery. Proven ability to spearhead new system implementation that result in significant increases in efficiencies and cost reductions.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

OPERATING SYSTEMS	Windows 7, XP, Exchange Server, Windows 200X Server, NT Server, IIS, SQL200X, Oracle, and Lotus Notes / Domino Server
NETWORKING	Cisco PIX Firewall configuration, Switches, hubs, TCP/IP, Internet Router configuration, Ethernet, EDI, LAN, Frame Relay, VPN
LANGUAGES	Lotus Notes, LotusScript, Visual Basic, .ASP, MS FoxPro 2.6, C, Basic, Ladder Logic, Allen Bradley PLCs, Modicon PLCs,
SOFTWARES	Optel, BaaN, QSI, Project, Visio, MS Office, SBT Accounting 6.0, TIW Workshop 6.0, SolidWorks, AutoCAD R14
OTHERS	PC Automation Controls, Machining, CNC, Mills, Lathe, Grinding, World Wide Web publications, Physical Vapor Deposition, Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition, Thin Film technologies, Real Estate and securities exchange market trading.

Optimal Electronics, Inc., Austin, TX Director of Support

June 2008 - Present

Implementing and supporting MES software solutions for the control, tracking and optimization of the electronics assembly process. Specialized in custom software deployment and configuration in a variety of manufacturing environment. Defined feasibility and scope of large complex software project roll-outs. Formulated plans to phase in new processes to incorporate full traceability solutions including full process enforcement, process tracking and process data collecting. Determine best methods for automated data collection solutions to minimize user interaction with software systems. Troubleshooted, tested and debugged new software releases.

Magna Electronics, Inc., Holly, MI August 1997 - March 2008

A $300MM division of Magna International which is a $24BB global supplier of automotive parts and complete assemblies with over 80,000 employees.

Division Business Systems Manager Jan 2006 – March 2008

Managed and supported all areas of the company’s Business Systems and Processes including software development projects, process mapping, training and user support. Determined user requirements, defined system scope, and adapted software solutions to user needs. Designed, encoded, tested, documented and implemented new applications and enhancements to existing application systems.

Ÿ Developed, managed and controlled budgets for internal IT Services and other appropriate expenses for various projects.

Ÿ Established and developed strategy for deploying new business systems and processes in accordance with business unit standards and direction. Created, maintained, modified Lotus Notes databases, SQL Databases and existing systems as needed.

Ÿ Provided technical support for all business systems. Provided internal and external vendor oversight to coordinate Business Systems projects and prioritization.

Ÿ Developed a reliable quotation and approval system for fast growing automotive electronics company.

Ÿ Overhauled Engineering Change process to manage change requests more effectively including bills of material, process changes, design changes and customer quotes.

Business Unit IT Manager March 2002 - Jan 2006

Managed all areas of IT for five plants, three located in Michigan and two located in Ireland.

Ÿ Developed and managed web-based Sales Forecasting system to consolidate sales data from 17 separate plants. Used off-shore developers to reduce development costs.

Ÿ Setup and administered all areas of IT infrastructure and processes at a startup manufacturing location in Longford, Ireland.

Ÿ Successfully transitioned to Lotus Domino Server from Exchange Server to enable the division to use the same email system as Corporate

Ÿ Hired and trained staff to administer the IT infrastructure in Ireland.

IT Systems Engineer and Project Engineer Aug 1997- March 2002

Ÿ Developed, implemented and administered a global computer network system with direct responsibility for maintaining 250 workstations at a manufacturing facility in Michigan and 50 workstations in a startup plant in Ireland. This included ERP management, network configuration and LAN administration.

Ÿ In three months, implemented QSI, a Quality Software System in Lotus Notes to help pass QS9000 and TS14949 standards. The system helps organizations in Document Control, maintenance of Engineering Changes, Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Action Reporting

Ÿ Within one year of plant opening, implemented a Quality System in Ireland to help pass QS9000 audit with only one Quality Manager and five other department managers

Ÿ Developed electronic purchase requisition system for automating approvals, tracking purchase requests and spending for Global operations

Ÿ Within two months of acquiring the manufacturing plant, installed a Virtual Private Network over an ISDN Internet connection using a Cisco router in Ireland to connect network systems to the States.

Ÿ Developed and administered applications using Lotus Notes for company wide Engineering, Quality. Purchasing, Expense Reporting and Quotation systems.

Ÿ Designed and managed specialized tooling and fixtures for manufacturing electronic components using AutoCad R14.

Ÿ Implemented SBT accounting software for general business order tracking, purchasing, inventory tracking, invoicing, payables, receivables, and general ledger functions.

Ÿ Integrated Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Inventory Tracking, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), time/attendance and barcode labeling functions for an electronics assembly company.

Ÿ Oversaw installation and implementation of company wide telephone system, including voice mail, Direct Inward Dialing and PBX set up.

Danti Tool & Die, Saginaw, MI Sept 1994- Aug. 1997

Network Administrator

Ÿ Maintained company’s order tracking system using MS Foxpro. Provided technical support for computer network system running Novell Netware and Windows. Responsible for troubleshooting and rectifying all computer related problems.

Ÿ Developed a computer program to generate quotes for machined details. This program aided in generating accurate estimates for the core business of machine details.

Project Manager

Ÿ Managed engineering projects from quotation to design, build and debug. Became familiar with the machine design process for the manufacturing industry.

Ÿ Designed fixtures, jigs and small machines using AutoCad.

Ÿ Debugged electrical controls for a Modicon PLC on a Spin Varnish Pick-and-Place machine and a Nut-Runner bolting machine using an Allen Bradley PLC.

Ÿ Maintained computer network functions using Microsoft’s FoxPro programming language.

Bausch and Lomb, Rochester, NY Jan 1992- March 1994

Research Assistant at The Thin Film Technology Division

EDUCATION BS in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, minor in Computer Science GMI Engineering and Management Institute, Flint, Michigan 1996 Vice President and Treasurer, Gamma Mu Iota Honor Society Certified QS9000/ISO9000 Auditor Dale Carnegie Graduate Assistant