1. MICHAEL ABBOTT
MICHAEL.ABBOTT@LAFARGEHOLCIM.COM I 647-272-2220 I http://ca.linkedin.com/in/michael-abbott-03894bb
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT
30 Years IT experience • Programming • Analysis • Architecture
J. D. Edwards and additional ERP packages Consulting on technical and business processes
Multiple EDI standards, mapping and programming FEAC EA Certified
Lead on multiple J. D. Edwards implementations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LafargeHolcim (Lafarge) 2005–Present
Solutions Architect II 2011–Present
Solutions Architect 2010-2011
Application Architect 2007–2010
Senior Business Analyst 2005-2007
General tasks as an architect included seeking solutions for business requirements internally and
externally, managing Architect/BA/Infra calls for quarterly ERP updates, managing QA data refreshes
and review and assignment of business demand requests. Notable achievements:
 O2C BA and cross stream architect for project moving Lafarge J.D. Edwards processes to Holcim SAP
processes.
 O2C architect on two month study comparing business processes and systems of Lafarge and Holcim to create
proposal and estimate for moving Lafarge J.D. Edwards processes to Holcim SAP processes.
 Presented at InFocus 2014 showing integrating JDE and Automic Scheduling Software - Order out of Chaos:
JDE and Automic Applications Mangaer Scheduler
 Architect for enhancements of global ReadyMix systems including J.D.Edwards, Webmethods and BCMix
 Architecture for Cement ePOD integrating J.D. Edwards, Webmethods and Oracle Web Center Imaging
 O2C lead for implementing global template of J.D. Edwards in Ecuador
 Different roles in global project to create a starter template for implementing J.D. Edwards at smaller Business
Units with a 50% time reduction and 30%-40% reduction in cost.
 Acted as application architect, data architect and security architect for various divestment and merger projects.
 Design of quote system for global aggregate product line. Reduced time to enter a project and quote by more
than 80%.
 Design of system processes to support implementation of VersaPOS point-of-sale software and integration with
J.D. Edwards ERP
 Managed eProcurement project that allowed Lafarge to manage orders with vendors using X12 transactions
using Quadrem portal as a VAN.
 Design of system processes for the automatic creation of prices list quotes from templates for ACM product
lines.
 Performance enhancement of ACM and Cement system processes through Automic scheduler and batch
program enhancements.
 Implementation of J.D. Edwards E1 O2C and Manufacturing modules in conjunction with integrations to external
shipping software for ACM product lines.

2. Independent Contractor 2002–2005
Rexel Canada Electrical EDI X12 integration with Syntax SDM order management with customers.
Springs Industries Implementation of J.D. Edwards XE Supply Chain modules. Integration with EDI X12 order
management and accounts receivable transactions.
Andrews Consulting 1996-2002
As a senior consultant, implemented multiple versions of J.D. Edwards with modifications for clients. As well,
mapped and integrated multiple EDI standards and transactions to J. D. Edwards ERP. Notable achievements:
 Osterman Plastics – Implemented Sales, Inventory and Manufacturing modules of J.D. Edwards XE.
 Country Home Bakers – Moved Production and Planning from SSA BPCS to J.D. Edwards XE
 Tiffany – Aligning purchasing and manufacturing processes and costing around different measures
 Reynolds Metals – Implemented AR & AP EDI integrations with J.D. Edwards XE
 Pechiney – Lead upgrade project of J.D. Edwards World 5.2 to 7.3
 Allied Signal/Prestone – Integrating and mapping EDI X12 shipping/invoicing/warehousing documents with
J.D. Edwards.
 Audiovox – Full implementation of J.D. Edwards Manufacturing Suite 7.3
 A&E Products – Full implementation of J.D. Edwards Manufacturing Suite 7.3 with modifications.
 Toyota Tsusho – Program design, integration and mapping EDI X12 and COMPORD documents with J. D.
Edwards.
Richard A. Eisner & Co. LLP 1994-1996
As a member of a large consulting practice, the duties included implementing J.D. Edwards ERP for
clients, design and modification of applications to meet the requirements of the clients. Troubleshooting
and supporting existing J.D. Edwards ERP installations for clients. Clients included:
 Rolodex
 Zeiss/IMT
 Thomson International Publishing
Davis & Geck 1988-1994
Programmer/Analyst for leading medical instrument manufacturer. Worked on UNISYS System80,
HP3000, IBM System 3090, and IBM AS400. First implementation of J. D. Edwards to replace inhouse
sales and inventory system. Duties included:
 Team lead for implementing JDE order entry and inventory control on AS/400 replacing UNISYS System 80
and HP3000 (COBOL & RPG).
 Designed and programmed interfaces between AS/400 and IBM 3090 and HP3000 (COBOL & RPG).
 Security officer, installed and updated versions of JDE software, OS/400, IBM software, PTFs.

3. Hudson International Conductors 1984-1988
Programmer/Analyst for manufacturer of wire used from music to defense. Duties included:
 Designed and wrote programs (COBOL) to interface between PC and Optomux controller for wire drawing
machines.
 Designed, wrote, and maintained programs (COBOL) that interfaced with Unis Database for manufacturing
and sales.
 Merged two computer systems during company merger.
 Responsible for updates to UNISYS System 30 operating system, communications network and online
transaction processing software (TIP30).
CERTIFICATIONS
FEAC, 2013 • FEAC Institute, Alexandria, VA.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
ARIS, J.D. Edwards, Vertex, Oracle Web Center Imaging, WebMethods, SQL, Microsoft Office, Various
Programming Languages, EDI Mapping