MICHAEL GRAF
Chesterton
Summary
Worked as a systems developer for 38 years, mainly using the RPG language on various IBM platforms. Currently retired and working on a contract basis for my own LLC.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
MLG Solutions LLC
Chesterton, Indiana
07.2023 - Current
- Was contracted by a consulting firm to develop software solutions for a manufacturing client.
- Developed processes to automate and streamline job functions.
- Business: Consulting/Contract Programming Services
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive organizational growth.
Senior Systems Analyst
Spartan Motors
Bristol, Indiana
10.2004 - 03.2023
- Developing systems in Aurora software ERP package.
- Designed and developed system to manage scheduling production schedules for large vehicles.
- Project leader for implementing Qlik Business Intelligence software which produces easily accessible data dashboards.
- Creating internet webpages that interact with AS/400 system.
- Business: Manufacture industrial vehicles
Contract Programmer
Spartan Motors
Bristol, Indiana
06.2004 - 10.2004
- Member of programming staff developing systems in Aurora software package.
- Business: Manufacture industrial vehicles
Systems Manager
Berkel Company
South Bend, Indiana
09.1996 - 12.2003
- Member of implementation team installing Manage 2000 ERP software. Responsible for data conversion and database mapping.
- Responsible for management of all programming, system analysis and design for AS/400, UNIX server and NT server. Supervised programmers and network specialists.
- Designed and developed MRP system to integrate with existing systems on AS/400.
- Acted as team leader for implementation of Baan ERP software running on a UNIX server. Responsible for mapping and migrating data from the AS/400 system into Baan. Responsible for modifications and development to Baan system.
- Business: Manufacture slicing and weighing equipment for food industry.
Business Systems Analyst
Associates First Capital
South Bend, Indiana/Irving, Texas
10.1992 - 07.1996
- Liaison between programming staff and business associates for relocation, mortgage and Corporate Link real estate divisions. First Information Technology employee to pass the Certified Relocation Professional examination. Selected as the division employee of the month in February 1995 as well as various achievement awards.
- Responsible for systems for seven branch office servers running Novell network software. This included communicating with the central AS/400 system. Responsibilities included modifications and development of a property tracking system in Microsoft Access.
- Business: Consumer and commercial finance.
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Associates First Capital
South Bend, Indiana/Irving, Texas
02.1990 - 10.1992
- Member of programming staff developing software for relocation division on an AS/400.
- Business: Consumer and commercial finance.
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Ristance Incorporated
Mishawaka, Indiana
09.1986 - 02.1990
- Responsible for delegating programming projects to staff and overall system design. Maintained an internal Electronic Data Interchange system with other divisions to transmit sales orders and shipments.
- Business: Manufacture tire products and repair parts for the automotive after market.
Programmer/Analyst
Ristance Incorporated
Mishawaka, Indiana
09.1986 - 07.1989
- Member of programming staff implementing Data 3 manufacturing and finance package on an AS/400. Responsible for developing a standard cost system to integrate with Data 3. Installed computer hardware in seven facilities.
- Business: Manufacture tire products and repair parts for the automotive after market.
Programmer
Berkel Incorporated
La Porte, Indiana
07.1984 - 09.1986
- Member of programming staff converting from an IBM System/3 to an IBM System/38. Duties included creating and modifying applications and writing data conversion programs between systems.
- Sales $30 Million Business: Manufacture slicing and weighing equipment for food industry.
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Studies Degree - Accounting
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, Michigan06.1983
Timeline
Principal
MLG Solutions LLC
07.2023 - Current
Senior Systems Analyst
Spartan Motors
10.2004 - 03.2023
Contract Programmer
Spartan Motors
06.2004 - 10.2004
Systems Manager
Berkel Company
09.1996 - 12.2003
Business Systems Analyst
Associates First Capital
10.1992 - 07.1996
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Associates First Capital
02.1990 - 10.1992
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Ristance Incorporated
09.1986 - 02.1990
Programmer/Analyst
Ristance Incorporated
09.1986 - 07.1989
Programmer
Berkel Incorporated
07.1984 - 09.1986
Bachelor of Liberal Studies Degree - Accounting
Hillsdale College