1. Resume
John Purdy
Phone: (514) 630-3918
Email: johngeoffreypurdy@hotmail.com
CAREER SUMMARY
An experienced, energetic, self-directed business professional with over 25 years experience in the
information systems technology arena. Possess significant experience in leading technical staff
and project teams to achieve tangible results through proven abilities.
Experienced in the complete Software Development Life Cycle using methodologies such as:
• Rational Unified Process (RUP)
• DMR Development Methodology
• Business Process Re-engineering
Skills include:
• Team leadership
• Project management, project planning, and resource forecasting
• Business process analysis
• Object Oriented Analysis & Design
• GUI documentation and specifications
• Use Case development and UML modeling
• XML document management & analysis
• SQL query investigation & analysis
• Extensive cross functional team experience

2. SKILLS
Core Competencies: » Data Warehouse, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control,
Order Entry & Fulfillment, Internet/Intranet Development, Client/Server
Systems, eCommerce & eBusiness Technologies, Multi-tier
Architectures, Full Project Life Cycle, OOAD, Real Estate Systems,
Sarbanes-Oxley, Web Services
Languages and
Technologies:
» Cognos Powerhouse, UML, HTML, JavaScript, Java, JSP, C, VB,
COBOL, MS SQL, PL/SQL, SQL*Loader
Frameworks and IDEs: » J2EE, WebSphere, Microsoft Visual InterDev, Oracle Jdeveloper
Operating Systems: » Microsoft Windows 2000, NT, 98, 95, OS/390, Unix (AIX, HP-UX)
Database Technologies: » SQL, Oracle 8i, SQL Server, Access, Paradox, Image, Interbase,
JDBC, ODBC, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle DBA Studio, Oracle
Instance Manager, Oracle Schema Manager
Management
Methodologies:
» CMM, EUP, DMR, Nortel Gating
Software: » XML Spy, Enterprise Architect, (Sparx Systems), Mapforce, MS
Project 2000, Visio 2003, Word 2000, Excel 2000, PowerPoint 2000,
Access2000, Internet Explorer, FTP, Netscape, TCP/IP, HTTP,
Rational Requisite Pro, Rational Rose, Outlook 2000, WinZip,
Rational Clearcase, Visual Source Safe, Source Offsite,
Hardware: » Sun Servers, IBM R6000, HP9000, IBM Mainframes, PCs, Handheld
Computers
Education
B.A, McGill University
Major in English Literature
John Abbott College
Certificate in Computer Science
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3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Omega Systems Group Toronto, ON/ Atlanta, GA
Senior Consultant – On Site Consulting Oct 1992 – July 2008
• Acted as on site client consultant on multiple projects, noted below under Client History.
Please note some dates may overlap due to multiple commitments.
Omega Systems Group Toronto, ON/ Atlanta, GA
Project Manager July 2008 – Current
• Duties split between on site client consulting, and responsibility for preparing RFPs and
RFQs for business and government. This included time and cost estimation, work breakdown
and follow-on business opportunity evaluation
• Developed The Omega Approach, set of corporate guidelines and SDLC processes,
based on a subset of EUP for Omega's outsourcing initiative
• Developed Internet based sales and marketing materials in support of the outsourcing
initiative
• Responsible for mentoring junior personnel
• Developed training and orientation materials for new employees, focusing on UML, RUP
and BPM
• Acted as Technology Officer evaluating and recommending new technologies for future
market expansion
• Early proponent of UML/RUP for Omega's methodology
• Worked closely with Senior Management on planning and executing market initiatives
• Developed business architecture for Omega ITM Group, a “virtual corporation” of
independent consultants
• Responsible for re-development of “the Omega Approach” an SDLC and comprehensive
set of standards, guidelines and templates in support of Omega’s outsourcing initiatives.
• Prepared proposal to the Nigerian Ministry of Health for implementation of
MedIntelligence an STI/HIV case tracking tool. Project is to involve implementation at up to
500 sites at health care facilities in Nigeria in support of a high priority initiative from the
Nigerian government regarding STI/HIV.
• Prepared proposal to Nigerian Ministry of Health for sale of ECHITAB Snake Bite Anti-
Venom Tracking software.
• Prepared proposal to Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Education for provision of
computer literacy training in the secondary school system and implementation of a Learning
Management system (LMS) in support of distance learning initiatives.
• Acted as Project Manager on VisionSource Georgia website development project.
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4. Client History
Cephas Consulting Irvine, CA
Content Editor Oct 2014 – Feb 2015
• Worked as editor on a new Cephas e-book The Ethos of Change directed at executives
and senior management. The book describes both the cultural requirements and best
practices necessary for leading change in organizations.
NewEdge Consulting Montreal, QC
Project Manager July 2011 – July 2012
• Responsible for Analysis, Project Tracking and Estimation for NewEdge CMS (Content
Management System),
Axios International Montreal, QC
Project Manager March 2008 – May 2009
• Dublin based Axios International; is a clearing house and distribution hub for free and
low-cost pharmaceuticals for the Third World
• Performed requirements analysis, data modeling and product recommendations for
Enterprise Resource Planning application for the Public Health marketplace
• Installed, configured and developed CRM solution using Openbravo, a Java based open
source RAD/MDA application
• Designed and implemented CRM database using PostgreSQL 9.2
Cephas Consulting Irvine, CA
Courseware Developer Oct 2007 – March 2008
• Collaborated in introducing new educational initiatives and perspectives on delivering
educational materials via the Moodle Learning Management System
• Produced, edited and narrated educational videos on UML and Enterprise Architect
(Sparx Systems)
• Provided instructional design, training and workshop preparation for webinars on SysML,
QUADML, and MBSE for Cephas Consulting.
• Content editing and assessment for a series of e-books on advanced modeling
techniques published by Cephas Consulting. Titles include: Rapid Enterprise Modeling, The
Value Analyst Rule Book, Implement Highly Effective Model Based Systems Engineering and
The Total Traceability Package.
Cephas Consulting Irvine, CA
Analyst/Developer Aug 2007 – Oct 2008
• Collaborated in introducing new educational initiatives and perspectives on delivering
educational materials via the Moodle Learning Management System
First American Home Warranty Van Nuys, CA
Business Systems Analyst Aug 2006 – Aug 2007
• Performed requirements analysis, design and programming enhancements for FACTS
(First American Contract tracking System) Application.
• Created UML models for Order Processing, Accounting, Service Tracking, and Field
Services.
• Documented Business Processes for interdepartmental information flows.
• Refactored Order Processing Module
Hitachi Data Systems San Jose, CA
Business Systems Analyst Feb 2006 to Aug 2006
• Performed requirements analysis for Access Identity Management System (AIMS) a
security front-end for a customer/supplier web portal.
• Developed Use Cases for Login/Logout, and Password Management
• Performed Unit Testing for code drops on Login/Logout and Password Management for
AIMS.
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5. Option One Mortgage Irvine, CA
Business Systems Analyst Apr 2005 – Dec 2005
• Performed requirements analysis for Mortgage Fraud Analysis System (Identity
Verification Engine IVE) a web-based application using XML transmissions to communicate
mortgage related identity information for verification analysis.
• Extensive involvement in problem and bug analysis of XML transmissions.
• Designed new XML formats for extensions to IVE data for fraud analysis.
• Performed requirements analysis for Broker Management web based application.
• Involved in requirements analysis for LoanScore XML data transmissions. LoanScore
supports Loan Origination by assigning a score to a loan application and identifying an
appropriate loan category.
• Responsible for Process Analysis and Systems Survey documentation on Enterprise Risk
Management (ERMS) for Quantitative Risk Analysis Department, a web-based application.
• Performed analysis for modifications to LPS (Loan Processing System) a Loan
Origination application.
• All Option One applications utilize .net and SQL Server 2000.
First American Interactive Division San Diego, CA
Business Systems Analyst Nov 2003 – Oct 2004
Real Estate Systems, Sarbanes-Oxley, Web Services
• Performed requirements analysis for external system integration protocols on
FASTRealty Transaction Management Platform, a web based real estate broker support
application implemented in .net and SQL Server 2000.
• Performed requirements analysis for Real Estate Services integration with First American
Web Services the flagship web application for First American’s Mortgage and Loan
Origination business. FAWS is a web-based, .net application utilizing MISMO 4.1 compliant
XML transmissions for all internal and external communications.
• Worked on Order management component of FAWS specifically in Loan origination
processes.
• Responsible for Process Analysis and Systems Survey documentation for Sarbanes-
Oxley Compliance Project, a First American Corporation global initiative.
• Acted as a lead “early adopter” of Enterprise Architect, the new Business Analysis
repository standard for First American Interactive Division.
• Instrumental in setting new standard for use of OMG’s UML Profile regarding mapping
and translation of XML information.
• Developed Business Models
• Developed Business Use Cases, System Use Cases, Domain Models, Sequence Diagrams,
and Activity Diagrams
• Developed Functional Requirements including a Use Case Model, Use Cases, Class Models,
Activity Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, User Interface Prototypes, and Data Requirements
utilizing Rational RequisitePro and Rational Rose
• Developed DTDs using Rational Rose
• Developed sample XML to support XML definitions for Architecture Reviews
• Participated in reviews of Analysis standards for Business Rules, Domain Models, Sequence
Diagrams, Business Modeling Standards, Systems Modeling Standards, and State Chart
Diagrams
Ontario Ministry of Health Toronto, ON
Business Systems Analyst Sep 2003 – Nov 2003
Financial Systems
• Gathered requirements for Integrated Financial reporting using Oracle Financials, a
project that integrated all Ontario Ministries under one financial reporting scheme.
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6. Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies Toronto, ON
Business Systems Analyst Feb 2002 – Sept 2003
Web Based Education Environment Project
• Gathered requirements for a large scale web based education environment - an XML
based on-demand document production, retrieval, and storage system with automated
grading, web broadcasting and lecture forums
• Requirements document included Use cases, Use case Models, Class Models and
Business Domain Models.
• Developed recommendations for implementation technology
• Developed Curriculum Content (to be based on MIT Open Curriculum)
• Developed Curriculum Delivery and Grading Process
• Developed Web hosting package recommendations
FCI Lompoc Lompoc, CA
Business Systems Analyst July 2000 – Jan 2002
Educational Systems Development Project
• Responsible for all requirements gathering, business process analysis, and database
analysis
• Managed curriculum development and instructor recruitment
• Developed Desktop Applications Curriculum covering MS Office 2000 and Corel Office
2000 based on user requirements
• Developed Education Administration Database for oversight and management of
education related information
Nortel Networks Brampton, ON
Business Systems Analyst October 1999 – July 2000
Data Warehousing
• Team Lead for Database Analysis group
• Business Systems Analyst for the web-enabled e-commerce solution External Order Database
(EODB) project and the Product Routing Database (PRDB) project that provides real-time access
to Return Material Authorization orders, developed using Java, JavaScript, HTML, Oracle 8i,
PL/SQL, on Windows and UNIX platforms
• Developed the functional specifications for the EODB and PRDB data warehouses including
Use Cases, Class Models and Use Case Diagrams
• Developed use cases using Rational RequisitePro and Rational Rose
• Developed process and data models for EODB and PRDB project
• Participated in process and system walkthroughs to ensure that functionality aligned with
functional specifications and user requirements
Noranda Aluminum New Madrid, MO
Business Systems Analyst May 1999 – September 1999
Y2K Conversion - Powerhouse Based System
• Phase II Y2K analysis critical systems such as POTLIFE, GEAC HRS/Payroll, BaaN IV
and Multiview Financial
• Supervised a team of 5 Quality Assurance Specialists
• Supervised daily test team reviews
• Worked with development team to correct defects found
Southwest Hospital Atlanta, GA
Business Systems Analyst January 1999 - April 1999
Y2K Conversion
• Business Systems Analyst for Year 2000 evaluation and test documentation effort related
to Medical Equipment, PCs, related software and HBOC/AS400 software
• Developed Test Strategy for Y2K changes
• Develop User Acceptance Test (UAT) plans in conjunction with users
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7. • Supervised a team of one Business Systems Analyst and two Quality Assurance
Specialists
• Worked with vendors to correct defects found
Noranda Aluminum New Madrid, MO
Business Systems Analyst September 1998 – December 1998
Y2K Conversion – Powerhouse Based System
• Evaluate Y2K impact on critical systems such as POTLIFE, GEAC HRS/Payroll, BaaN IV
and Multiview Financial
• Developed Test Strategy for Y2K changes
• Develop User Acceptance Test (UAT) plans in conjunction with users
Nortel Networks Raleigh, NC, Nashville, TN,
Brampton, ON
Business Systems Analyst May 1996 – September 1998
Supply Chain Management, EDI – Powerhouse Based System
• Business Systems Analyst responsible for process development, Business Analysis,
database design, and software development for major upgrades to the Returns and Service
Tracking (RST) on Releases 6.3, 6.0, and 5.0 system, including major changes to Order
Entry, Order Allocation, Packing, Shipping, Billing, Purchasing, Inventory, and Customer
Returns
• Developed use cases for business and systems using the Objectory BE and Objectory
SE Case tools
• Developed Domain Models
• Developed process and data models
• Developed technical specifications, and software design documents
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8. Ontario Ministry of Health Toronto, ON
Business Systems Analyst Feb 1995 - May 1996
Order Entry, Purchasing, Inventory Management – Powerhouse Based System
• Business Systems Analyst responsible for implementing process improvements in the
existing Order Entry, Purchasing, Claims Management and Inventory Management systems
• Developed functional and design specifications based on user requirements
• Integrated existing inventory management system with new carousel inventory system in
the warehouse facility
Nortel Networks Brampton, ON
Business Systems Analyst January 1995 – February 1995
Conversion – Powerhouse Based System
• Developed conversion related programs in Powerhouse for move from HP3000 Image
database to HP9000 Oracle database
Ontario Ministry of Health Toronto, ON
Business Systems Analyst June 1993 – Jan 1995
Order Entry, Purchasing, Inventory Management – Powerhouse Based System
• Business Systems Analyst responsible for implementing process improvements in the
existing CAMMS, Order Entry, Purchasing, Inventory Management and Claims systems,
• Developed functional and design specifications based on user requirements
Michigan Education Data Network Association Lansing, MI
Business Systems Analyst October 1992 – April 1993
Billing System – Powerhouse Based System
• Business Systems Analyst for a team upgrading and extending a Member Billing system
Project involved fully relational data modeling, using a CASE tool, LBMS System Engineer
• Developed user and system documentation
Previous Employment History
Frito-Lay Toronto, ON
Project Leader/ Business Systems Analyst May 1989 – October 1992
Order Entry, Order Fulfillment, Handheld Computers, Manufacturing, Billing –
Powerhouse Based System
• Responsible for the analysis of user requirements, creation of detail design documents
and database design.
• Developed Trade Route Billing systems
• Performed analysis and design activities for the consolidation of systems of the two
parent companies Frito-Lay and Hostess when the merger occurred
Imperial Life Assurance Toronto, ON
Sr. Analyst April 1988 – May 1989
Conversion – Powerhouse Based System
• Analyst responsible for development of Sales Commissions calculation system, a highly
visible and mission critical application
• Developed Sales Reporting data collection system
Nortel Networks Brampton, ON
Programmer/Analyst September 1983 – March 1988
Order Entry, Order Fulfillment, Purchasing, EDI – Powerhouse Based System
• Supported legacy system and mission critical applications
• Developed and supported Accounts Receivable, Order Entry, and Sales Reporting
Systems
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