for J. William Bennett

William Wrigley, Jr. (1861-1932) once said "When two men in business always agree, one of them is unnecessary."  Without experiential deliberation there can be no change. Without change there can be no progress.  Doing something "the way its always been done" or finding no fault in a faulty process, is as common today as it was in Wrigley's day. Not addressing such issues can render your business unnecessary.

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J. William Bennett

 

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Requirements analysis is an art as much as it is a science.  There is little that can replace experience when dealing with diverse needs.  My broad subject matter expertise allows me to focus the resources available on the best possible areas of analysis.  I know when proposed solutions are unworkable and which have promise.  I know how to test theories and manage scenarios to minimize risk and maximize returns on the analysis.

I believe in an empathic approach - often working in the place of a user - to learn the tasks and issues surrounding system requirements.  I visit other IT organizations and industry leaders to see similar solution implementations, keep abreast of the latest technology trends and attend continuing education classes regularly. 

I have developed an impressive resume library of some of the top subject matter experts and IT technology leaders in IT today.  I do not hesitate to call on them if the need arises.

An effective Systems Analyst can never rest on his or her knowledge or laurels.  This industry introduces new technologies, potential solutions and potential problems each and every day, 365 days a year.  Systems analysis is truly as much who you know as what you know.

Once a solution is decided upon, most analysts must rely on developers to translate the solutions requirements in to functional programming.  It just so happens that over 15 years of my career has been dedicated to systems design & development. Thus, whether writing the programs myself or directing a team of developers, I have the additional knowledge to insure the end solution meets the requirements.

Even when solutions are found in 3rd party software, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) systems or packaged tools, the installation, customization and integration of these solutions is only as good as the project planning and experience of the implementation team.  My experience in project management, integration and implementation is broad and extensive.

Industry experience (w/approx dates) includes:

• Energy - El Paso Energy (2001 - 2003); Chevron (2007-2008);

• Banking - Interfirst Bank (1981 - 1984)

• Insurance - State Farm insurance (1995); Prudential Insurance (2000); Zurich Insurance (2001)

• Software - BSI (1986-1988); Legent & Computer Associates (1988 -1991); SMA (2001 -2004)

• Government - DOD (1985); Internal Revenue Service (1999); Department of Homeland Security (2005)

• eCommerce: Globallink (2005)

• Warehousing & Distribution: Sysco (1991-1993)

• Big5 Consulting: BearingPoint (KPMG - 1993-1994); IBM Global Services (1995 - 2004); Hitachi Professional Services (1998)

See Job Descriptions and Artifacts for for letters of recommendation, work products and references.

Summary:

System analysis and solution implementation are probably my favorite challenges in IT practice.  It is often thought that a consultant with as many years in this business as I is more of a conceptual thinker than a technical practitioner.  This is not the case.  I would rather do it than talk about it; and rather solve the problem than the symptom.  It's knowing the difference that my experience affords.

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