1. DONALD ALAN THALMAN – Significant Projects
11303 Meadow View Road – El Cajon, California 92020
619.342.6860 - dthalman@cox.net
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General
 Senior project manager with strong manufacturing experience and extensive background in IT including multiple
ERP conversions,major systemimplementations and transitions,systemanalysis,process change and
policy/strategy leadership.
Software Projects:
 Expertise in complex systemcutover of ERP, timekeeping, quality and maintenance systems. Nine major
applications integrated with all interfaces, reporting and userlogin management.
 Coordinated major systems upgrade of all hardware, operating systems, enterprise systems and databases to
current versions.
 Directed business process teamto identify and correct outstanding issues with new integration.
 Development of single sign-on systemto allow 1200 users simple access to hundreds of applications/reports.
 Led IT during full implementation of ERP Ln (BaaN). Troubleshot business issues extensively after go-live.
 Reimplementation of workforce management systemfor 1,000 users. Included all salaried employees, vacation
scheduling,electronic signoff and payroll/ERP integration.
 Coordinated major quality systems upgrade (TipQA).
 Coordinated removal of failed paperless procurement system (NetWorks Procurement). Replaced all features with
internally created solutions.
 Led maintenance management systemevaluation and developed re-implementation plan.
 Managed reimplementation of MFGPRO from QAD in a six month window.
 Led co-implementation of two Fourth Shift systems transitioned from legacy platforms.
 Created business functionalarea dashboards for all critical monitoring needs.
Hardware Projects:
 Implemented VOIP systemfor 650 users in two sites. Included replacement of 80 switches over 12 buildings.
Successfully cutover in a 5 hour period with no business impact.
 Replaced entire datacenterafter an acquisition with virtualized systemwith SAN.
 Implemented digital signage system. Integrated with automatic data extract from ERP systems to show shop floor
personnelstatus and otherrelevant information.
 Led divisional consolidation of Exchange servers based upon country.
 Led corporation in thin client (virtual desktop) based solutions for low power users. Over 250 clients installed.
 Incorporated over 50 production control systems in manufacturing businesses.
M&A
 Led integration of $120M set of five businesses (Teleflex). Included data center overhaul, systems consolidation,
reporting and process changes. Data center replacement in Cincinnati. Racks, servers,UPS, air conditioning.
 Led consolidation of $40M business unit into parent company (Astech). Consolidated ERP, timekeeping, quality,
maintenance management, business processes,reporting.
 Led closings of business units in two U.S. and two international sites (Kent, Ft. Worth, Brazil, Derby)
 Conducted full analysis of three businessesforacquisition.
Outsourcing/SAAS/VMI
 Led major human resource projects: Transitioned local HRIS systems into SaaS hosted solution (SoftScape).
Transitioned local payroll solutions into U.S. ADP system. Transitioned local benefit providers into outsourced
AON solution.
 Successfully transitioned supply chain systems into vendormanaged solutions and supplier based systems.
Business Intelligence/SDLC extensions
 Business intelligence solutions: Developed management dashboards for quality, supply chain and operational
departments.
 Led corporate efforts to consolidate 20+ general ledgers into corporate BI systems (IBM Cognos) for reporting and
forecasting.
 Extension operational planning overview system: ability to drill down into each order and deliverable to review
profit, schedule, quality and history.
 Extension lean visual systems: ability to visually see schedule,quality, bottlenecks in production environment.
 Extension management dashboards:procurement, operational and quality dashboards formanagement. Available
via mobile and with drilldown for investigation.
 Extension CRM: customCRM features extension tied into ERP system.
Leadership/governance:

2.  Key contributorto ERP selection committee for a $6B global company.
 Developed U.S. based policies and procedures for users and administrators.
 Developed ERP and major systems consolidation plan for division.
 Developed ERP theory management classes for division.
 Led divisional planning for business unit consolidation (Luton/KN). Held multi-week sessions with all leadership
to map current and future business practices between two business units.
 Created and implemented “green” IT plan for lowering costs.
 Developed all IT strategies for hardware, systems and implementations.
 Contributor to all corporate standards committees.
 Negotiated leasing arrangement for multi-function devices in three sites.
 Identified divisional stance on BYOD
 Managed downsizing of IT workforce by half over three year period.
 Managed all Telecom accounts for division.
 Represented IT for divisional risk assessment committees
 Employee disciplinary committee member

3. Industries
Shipbuilding
Nuclear design
Electronics
Consumer Goods
Aerospace
Specialties
Project Management
Mergers and Acquisitions
Business Process Re-engineering
Process optimization
Business Intelligence
Supply Chain
Vendor Management
CMMS
Business Transformation/ Integration
Process Re-engineering/ Optimization
Data Management
ERP System Background
GKN:
ERP Ln (BaaN) - Infor Implementation
Mapics XA - Infor Evaluation for replacement
Maxima IBS Evaluation for replacement
Visual Manufacturing - Infor Evaluation for replacement
Finesse Transitioned to ERP Ln
MTO – JDA Software Implementation and Major upgrade
WDS – JDA Software Divest business unit into MTO
ASI – American Evaluation for audit findings
SAP, Oracle, Cincom, BaaN, QAD ERP selection committee – six month evaluation
Delimex:
MFGPRO – QAD Reimplementation
BPCS Transition MFGPRO to BPCS for HJ Heinz
Electronic Solutions:
Fourth Shift Dual Implementation
Micro MRP Acquisition into Fourth Shift
Ultimate Transition to Fourth Shift
Data General Transition to Fourth Shift