1. Consultant’s Profile
Bill Owen Based: Miami, FL
SAP Business Intelligence Consultant
Cell: 336-202-1909
Profile:
Over fifteen years of experience in the area of report development, training, consulting, and
implementations
Ability to deliver solutions according to time deadlines. Worked on SAP Integration Kit and
SAP BW queries
Excellent Project Management skills which includes working with user community,
understanding their business needs, and developing strategies to implement them
Worked in diversified team environments which had team size ranging from five to twenty
Work closely with new and existing clients to determine their individual business intelligence
needs and map those needs to a technological solution
Excellent verbal and written communication skill with strong analytical and problem solving
skills
Quick learner and willing to contribute in a team environment and ability to motivate others in
process development and ability to work in a high-stress environment
Experienced in the subject areas of report analysis & design, implementation, testing,
deployment, documentation, curriculum development and training to facilitate these activities.
Rich Experience in Analytical Design arena, Crystal Reports, Web Intelligence, Desktop
Intelligence, Universe Designer, Crystal Xcelsius, InfoView/Enterprise, Dashboard and
Performance Manager
SAP Specific:
Experienced in SAP Integration Kit including installation and configuration
Developed highly formatted Crystal reports using SAP BW queries
Technical:
Experienced in GL, AP, AR, HR, and Supply Chain.
Experience/Project Work:
Industry: Utilities, FL
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Webi Developer/Universe Development/Crystal Reports Duration: 30 Months
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
BOBJ 4.1 Universe and Webi report development for various data sources.
Converted 3.1 BOBJ universes and Webi reports to 4.1 and performed data validations
between new and legacy environments.
Migrated universes and reports between environments using Promotion Management tool.
Created numerous Webi reports using Bex queries with several combining multiple data
sources.
Conducted several training classes including creating customized training documentation for
all BOBJ front end tools.
Conducted weekly Open BOBJ issues meetings with department heads.
Converted Deski reports to Webi and performed validations and rework.
Converted legacy reports in new universe without the aid of object mapping.
Created various BOBJ Analysis reports and trained other personnel.
Created Design Studio reports using both BEx queries and universes.
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Achievements: Successfully created universe and reporting package for new database. Trained
several key personnel members in using the 4.1 BOBJ tools. Created new reporting suite for Team
Connect.
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Industry: Health Care, FL
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Crystal Reports/Webi Developer/Universe Development Duration: 6 Months
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Developed complex Crystal Scorecard for the hospital VP’s and Directors. Crystal report
included custom SQL from multiple data sources and drill down capability.
Created InfoView publication that utilized profiles and bursting to distribute to the VP’s and
Directors based on departments.
Modified original Scorecard to pull data from newly created data warehouse.
Created row level security in Crystal report using the data warehouse and implemented a
recurring scheduled instance for the VP’s and Directors to access directly.
Created a universe with row level security and created a Webi version of the scorecard with
drill down capability.
Reworked existing Crystal payroll reports to utilize row level security and group labor by
charged departments. Fixed calculation errors and added Prior Year summaries.
Modified and/or created Crystal reports as needed.
Achievements: Successfully implemented Scorecard reports for use by top management of the
hospital. This was a goal achieved that management had been seeking for over a year.
Industry: School System, Tampa, FL
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Webi Developer/Universe Development Duration: 8 Months
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Developed various Webi reports for the school systems teacher evaluation process.
Developed new universes and modified/enhanced existing universes based on a DB2
database.
Worked with end users and internal assessment team to create queries to aid in evaluation
process.
Ran and delivered “Teacher and Student Test Data” report that evaluates the teachers and
determines their TIF eligibility.
Analyzed data between Production and Development systems to ensure integrity.
Promoted reports/universes as needed between environments.
Achievements: Successfully created universes and reports that were used in the teacher evaluation
process. Identified and resolved data issues in the development process.
Industry: Health Care, Miami, FL
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Crystal Report Developer Duration: 9 Months
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Upgraded Centricity Crystal and Webi reports from version 7.4 to 7.5.
Main point of contact during Go-Live for reporting issues.
Developed and modified various universes based on the Centricity application.
Created and modified various Webi reports.
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Managed the open report request que for Centricity and Lawson.
Tutored and assisted health care personnel in report writing and universe development.
Achievements: Successful implementation of upgraded reports. Closed all work orders in the open
report que. Trained personnel in Webi, Universe, and Crystal report development.
Industry: Bakery, Fort Wayne, IN
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Crystal Report Developer Duration: 1 Month
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Worked closely with internal team leads to develop strategy for the creation of a corporate
sales report for each department based on a complex BW query.
Upgraded Crystal report environment and integration kit to support new features.
Resolved issues during development including a row limitation.
Developed several other Crystal reports utilizing the BW query and published to SAP
Infoview.
Proposed and implemented strategy to allow several users to view scheduled report for their
respective departments only.
Achievements: Completed complex corporate crystal report and implemented strategy for multiple
user access.
Industry: Pharmaceutical, Pittsburgh, PA
Project Description/Scope:
Role: BO Administrator Duration: 2 Months
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Worked closely with internal team leads to develop strategy for the creation of a security
model for each environment – Dev, Test, Prod.
Documented each environment for current and “to be” states. Documentation included user
and group security as well as application security.
Mapped AD users to Business Objects and assigned group membership.
Created custom access levels based on user and group needs.
Developed procedures and trained personnel in use of the Import Wizard.
Trained networking personnel in the functionality of the CMC and CCM.
Tested security models by using custom security users.
Assigned security for QaaWS connections and tested functionality of Xcelsius dashboards.
Investigated and resolved Business Objects/CMC issues.
Reviewed server configurations for optimal settings.
Enabled Auditing and customized auditing reports for management.
Achievements: Completed security implementation for all environments and trained personnel.
Industry: Transportation, Raleigh, NC
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Xcelsius Developer Duration: 7 Months
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Worked closely with internal team leads to develop strategy for the creation of a very complex
dashboard.
Integrated multiple “what if” scenarios that included a cascading relationship.
Included “Open Doc” functionality that linked the dashboard to detailed Web Intelligence
reports.
Integrated Google Maps functionality to map the various recommended projects.
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Developed detailed Web Intelligence reports to be used in the SPOT project.
Developed Crystal reports using SAP queries and SAP linked tables.
Conducted training on Crystal Reports, Web Intelligence reporting, BO Infoview, and Xcelsius
Dashboard Designer.
Used Life Cycle Manager to promote dashboards and Webi reports between environments
Achievements: Completed dashboard and presented to executive team.
Industry: Manufacturing, Jackson, MS
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Xcelsius Developer Duration: 3 months
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Developed financial dashboard that included Income Statement for company, segment and
division.
Achievements: Completed dashboard for POC that was used in demo to executives.
Industry: Tire manufactuer, Raleigh, NC
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Crystal Reports Lead Developer Duration: 2 Months
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Installation of Crystal/SAP Integration Kit.
Developed highly formatted Crystal reports using SAP BW.
Published reports to Business Objects Enterprise and ran reports using the SAP InfoView
application.
Delivered training on Crystal Reports development techniques for SAP BW queries.
Performed demo for a wide audience in the functionality of Crystal and Enterprise in Proof of
Concept phase.
Achievements: Developed highly formatted Crystal financial reports.
Industry: Healthcare, Miami, FL
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Crystal Reports Lead Developer Duration: 2 years
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Responsible for the development of numerous reports for several applications including
Lawson, Kronos, Centricity, Corporate Pricing, Ascent, and Support Magic.
Maintained Administrator role for the Crystal Enterprise version 10 application.
Created security matrix for intended upgrade to version XI.
Created custom reports for displaying group and user membership.
Assisted in Lawson security issues with IT.
Delivered training to various personnel in Crystal Reports development and use of Crystal
Enterprise.
Developed suite of reports and created a universe for the new JDA application.
Responsible for report que items assigned to me to develop new reports and/or redevelop
existing reports for numerous clients.
Achievements: Cleaned up backlog of reports in the Lawson que which numbered around 50.
Industry: Cellular Phones, Nashville, TN
Project Description/Scope:
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Role: Crystal Reports and Enterprise Lead Developer Duration: 3 months
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Lead for implementation and support for Business Objects Enterprise XI
Lead report developer and support person for Crystal Reports.
Responsible for security management, folder structure and management, object
maintenance, report maintenance, publishing, scheduling, exporting and distribution of
reports, and troubleshooting for Crystal Enterprise.
Responsible for testing and installation of OLEDB connectors, and patches for BOE XI and
Crystal Reports.
Responsible for testing and analysis of software upgrades.
Achievements: Successful implementation of Enterprise system.
Industry: Automotive Leasing, Atlanta, GA
Project Description/Scope:
Role: System implementation Duration: 2 Weeks
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Installation and implementation for BOE XI.
Installation of fix packs and service packs to bring environment up to date
Delivered BOE System Administration training.
Delivered Crystal Reports training.
Achievements: Successful implementation of Enterprise system.
Industry: Insurance, Nashville, TN
Project Description/Scope:
Role: BOE Consultant Duration: 2 months
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Assessed current CE 10 implementation.
Reconfigured CE servers for optimal performance.
Delivered Crystal Reports training.
Modified existing Crystal reports to enhance performance.
Achievements: Improved overall reporting and system performance.
Industry Forestry, Albany, GA
Project Description/Scope:
Role: System Implementation Duration: 1 month
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Installed and configured BOE XI and integrated with Sharepoint application.
Delivered Enterprise and Crystal Reports Developer XI training.
Configured NT Single Sign On Authentication.
Published existing Crystal Reports to repository and tested for accuracy.
Achievements: Successful implementation of Enterprise system.
Industry Insurance, Richmond, VA
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Trainer Duration: 1 Week
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Delivered Crystal Reports version 10 training parts I, II, and III.
Achievements: Successful training class.
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Industry: Healthcare, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Project Description/Scope:
Role: BOE Consultant Duration: 2 Weeks
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Assessed and re-designed existing reports to improve performance.
Delivered training on Crystal Reports Developer version 10 and Enterprise.
Assessed current configurations, folder structures, group and user set ups, and processing
model and made recommendations for improvement.
Delivered general consulting on Crystal Enterprise and Crystal Reports Developer 10.
Presented new features of version XI and the applicability to version 10.
Achievements: Improved overall reporting and system performance.
Industry: Healthcare, Nashville, TN
Project Description/Scope:
Role: System Implementation Duration: 2 Weeks
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Installed BOE XI and Configured NT Single Sign On Authentication.
Delivered Enterprise and Crystal Reports Developer version XI training.
Published existing Crystal Reports to repository and tested for accuracy.
Achievements: Successful implementation of Enterprise system.
Industry Healthcare, Knoxville, TN
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Trainer Duration: 1 Week
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Delivered training and knowledge transfer for BOEXIR2, Crystal Reports Developer, Web
Intelligence and Universe Designer products.
Achievements: Successful training class.
Industry: High Tech Manufacturing, Columbia, SC
Project Description/Scope:
Role: BOE Consultant Duration: 3 months
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Installation and configuration of BOEXIR2 including Performance Manager.
Responsible for development of various reports using Web Intelligence and Desktop Intelligence
reporting tools.
Delivered training and knowledge transfer in using Web Intelligence, Desktop Intelligence,
Universe Designer, and Enterprise.
Achievements: Successful implementation of Enterprise system, training, and report development.
Industry Healthcare, Baltimore, MD
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Trainer Duration: 1 Week
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Delivered training and knowledge transfer for Crystal Reports Developer XIR2 and Web
Intelligence XIR2.
Responsible for general consulting, configuration, and troubleshooting on BOEXIR2.
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Achievements: Successful training class.
Industry: High Tech Manufacturing, Nashville, TN
Project Description/Scope:
Role: BOE Consultant Duration: 1 month
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Responsible for development of Web Intelligence Reports.
Assessed and re-developed existing Web Intelligence Reports to improve performance and/or fix
data issues.
Assessed existing universes and suggested improvements for performance.
Achievements: Improved overall reporting and system performance.
Industry: Telecommunications, Boston, MA
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Crystal Reports Developer Duration: 4 months
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Responsible for development of highly formatted Crystal reports using a universe data
source.
Assisted in the development of the primary universe.
Delivered demos and training in the use of the new Crystal reports.
Achievements: Developed highly formatted reporting suite.
Industry Healthcare, Lexington, KY
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Trainer Duration: 1 Month
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Delivered training and knowledge transfer for Crystal Reports Developer XIR2 at various
client locations.
Achievements: Successful training classes.
Industry: Healthcare, Milwaukee, WI
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Crystal Reports Lead Developer Duration: 2 months
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Lead developer of highly formatted Crystal reports utilizing a universe data source.
Assisted in the development of the primary universe.
Delivered training and knowledge transfer for Crystal Reports Developer 2008.
Assisted other report developers in developing reports.
Achievements: Successful completion of very complex Crystal reports.
Industry: Branded Apparel, Winston-Salem, NC
Project Description/Scope:
Role: Crystal Reports Lead Developer, BOE Admin Duration: 3 years
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
Lead developer of highly formatted Lawson Crystal reports focusing on HRIS.
Trained personnel in Crystal report development and using Lawson HR Report Writer.
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Redeveloped departments legacy reports in Lawson during implementation of the Lawson
system.
Managed the CMC as the BOE Administrator.
Achievements: Successful completion of a suite of HRIS Crystal reports. Successful implementation
of new reports and related training of department personnel.
Education & Certification:
Western Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Business Administration degree in
Accounting
Certified Public Accountant – Richmond, Virginia
Certified Crystal Report Developer and Trainer
Certified Web Intelligence Developer and Trainer
Certified Desktop Intelligence Developer and Trainer
Trainer for Universe Designer, InfoView and CMC
Citizenship: USA
Languages:
English