David L. Cheatham

Directed end-to-end Rhythm Portal transition from Storefront, automating catalog configuration and product data display for enhanced e-commerce functionality.

Managed SSL configurations to seamlessly integrate provider-based systems with Infor products, ensuring secure and efficient data exchange.

Implemented and configured Product Information Management (PIM) systems, automating image management and integrating Trimble data for enriched content.

Automated CSD Product implementation, establishing Trimble as the System of Record for Infor products, normalizing data to reduce future issues and streamline operations.

Optimized product pricing and unit loading processes, retaining historical comparisons and maximizing sales opportunities through default unit assignments.

Customized ION to reduce traffic and synchronize Infor products, transforming JSON content for SQL Server Data Warehouse integration, improving data accessibility and performance.

Developed and managed a SQL Data Warehouse for Product Management, enabling real-time transformation of Trimble data to Infor CSD System of Record exports, including price service, comparator, images, and enriched content.

Ensured Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard Compliance for over 100 customer accounts, successfully passing PCI Audit scans and enhancing data security.

Managed project implementations for new and upgrade e-commerce deployments (B2C/B2B) across over 100 customer accounts, covering design, scope, solution architecture, and ERP/SQL integration.

Implemented daily automation of product content updates, significantly reducing manual hours required for product subject matter maintenance.

Designed and enhanced B2B Punch-Out solutions (Ariba cXML, XML, Oracle OCI), developing strategies for vertical and lateral industries to meet diverse customer specifications.

Achieved high rates of customer success through expert deployment strategies and technical consultation in E-Commerce environments.

Managed IT and Operations for a $300M+ company, expanding corporate network from 2 to 18 locations and 75 to 285 employees through strategic growth initiatives.

Led a 10-person team across Operations and IT, overseeing communications, security, development, ERP, warehouse operations, product file maintenance, pricing, and rebates.

Reduced affected staff by 30% through comprehensive operational requirements analysis, optimizing resource allocation across departments.

Revamped remote network architecture and communications, implementing centralized management and deploying security changes that increased protection of proprietary information.

Designed and implemented high-availability resources, ensuring continuous system access and minimizing downtime across various systems, networks, and client endpoints.

Implemented real-time warehouse logistics across the entire organization, increasing inventory accuracy from 97% to 99.998% and generating over $6M in annual savings.

Reconfigured Product File Maintenance and Pricing & Rebates departments, reducing personnel by 50% in each, resulting in annual savings of $50K per department.

Led a $1.3M enterprise infrastructure migration to a new platform, saving $1M on hardware/OS upgrade costs while doubling storage capacity and reducing report processing time from 24 hours to 20 minutes (98.75% improvement).

Provided extensive pre-sales, post-sales support, and technical analysis for national accounts, including product demonstrations and system diagnostics for wireless data collection.

Defined and configured connectivity requirements for organizations, enabling wireless data collection in LAN and Campus Area Networks.

Configured integration across diverse platforms, including Mainframes, AS/400, Unix/Linux Serial, TCP/IP, Ethernet, and Token Ring.

Developed applications for hand-held bar-code scanners (Intermec, Telxon, Symbol) and other data collection devices, integrating with DOS and Windows systems.

Managed all in-house IT duties, including network management of Windows NTAS 3.5 Server, MS-Mail, and data shares, ensuring robust system operations.

Provided practical solutions for customer problems and requirements, assisting in sales, surveys, and installations of RF systems.

Founded and led a consulting firm, providing comprehensive business solutions, IT services, and custom program development for small/medium businesses.

Developed specialized data collection software and custom applications in various languages, including a pneumatic delivery system and a Hazardous Material Management database.

Successfully recovered failed software migrations (Assembly to C) and Excel Project Management Reporting for a national home builder.

Contributed to a project team implementing robotics automation in C for unmanned material movement in warehouse environments.