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CURRICULUM VITAE
GINO FERACO, CMA
738 Rolling River Crescent
Gloucester, Ontario K1V 1M2
Telephone: (613) 822-6999
ginoferaco@yahoo.ca
EDUCATION:
June 1992 Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
The Society of Management Accountants of Ontario
January 1988 to Certificate of Financial Management
April 1989 Major: Accounting
Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario
WORK EXPERIENCE:
November 02 to December 02 Tiree Systems
202-260 Terrance Mathews Cresent
Kanata, Ontario K2M 2C7
Archibus F/M vs ERP Study
-Responsible for creating a document/presentation on the integration of a facility management software (Archibus) and an ERP system (JD Edwards, SAP).
-Review the potential of building an interface from Archibus to an ERP system.
October 02 to November 02 MaxSys Professionals and Solutions Inc.
RFP Team Lead
SAP R/3 VERSION 4.0b
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
-Responsible for creating an RFP for the development of a Business Case to allow Agriculture Canada to upgrade to SAP Version 4.7
April 01 to May 02 Fujitsu CONSULTING (Formally DMR Consulting Inc.)
Suite 600, 360 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X7
March 02 to April 02 Team Member
SAP R/3 VERSION 4.0b
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
-Responsible for SAP Configuration Documentation
January 02 to February 02 PROJECT TEAM MEMBER
SAP R/3 VERSION 4.6
City Of Ottawa
-Input and analysis of the Project Plan for implementation of the SAP Real Estate Module
-Determination of Business Process Requirements
-Analysis of Master Data Requirements
-Analysis of Configuration Requirements
-Adhere to Government Real Property policies and procedures
November 01 to December 01 PROJECT TEAM MEMBER
ERP Rationalisation Study (SAP)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
-Input and Analysis of AAFC corporate systems
-Determination of Top Corporate Systems
-Provided information for Fit within SAP
-Participated in weekly status meetings with Senior Management
August 01 to October 01 Bid Manager DMR
Responsible for leading a team of DMR resources in the winning development of a proposal for a study of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Corporate Systems. The solution necessitated the development of an Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP) and corporate systems rationalization strategy for the department
Bid Team Member DMR
Participated in the preparation of a DMR proposal in response to the PWGSC Government Banking System. In this capacity, he prepared candidate matrices and project references demonstrating strong writing abilities, strong communication skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, and the ability to use internal databases to research quality information.
Participated in the preparation of a number of unsolicited proposals for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
May 01 to July 01 PROJECT TEAM LEAD
SAP R/3 VERSION 4.0b
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
-Responsible for the FI/CO modules of SAP R/3 V.4.0b ISPS 4.02b
-Maintenance and Development of FI/CO including T4A requirements
-Provide QA on the practicality of the Configured System
-Troubleshoot and document system functionality bugs and required enhancements
-Configure, test and implement fixes as required to support production environment
-Provide support for all FIS Interfaces specifically SPS
- Documentation of Internal Order Settlement Procedures
- Interest on Accounts Payable Functionality
- Provide analysis on all Core FIS Release Notes
January 2000 to April 01 MONTAGE eINTEGRATION
Suite 1300, 360 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X7
PROJECT TEAM LEAD
ORACLE VERSION 11.03 IMPLEMENTATION
Department of Indian and Northern Affairs (DIAND)
-Responsible for the implementation and configuration of ORACLE Version 11.03 Procurement Module at the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs (DIAND)
-Input and analysis of the Planning and Scoping Document
-Determination of Business Process Requirements
-Facilitation of Workshops to determine requirements
-Determination of Business Process and configuration of Soft/Hard and Blanket Commitment
-Detailed Design and Integration of the Procurement Module
-Provide QA on the practicality of the configured system
-Identify and review FIS Interfaces including : SPS Interface, CFMRS, RGGL, as well as any required conversion requirements.
-Development of Functional Specifications required for Reporting/FIS Interfaces and /Self Service.
-Adhere to Government of Canada policy and procedures
-Participate in the creation of Test Criteria, Scripts and Cases
-Perform Unit Testing and participate in Integration/acceptance Testing -Configuring, testing and implementing fixes as required to support all environments
-Provided Configuration Documentation.
-Provided training to end uses as well as creation of training materials
- Wrote and Presented White Paper on Oracle Self Service at Oracle Application User Group Conference April 2001
October 1990 to December 1999 ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE (RCMP)
1200 Alta Vista Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
September 1999 to December 1999 PROJECT TEAM LEAD
SAP R3 UPGRADE 3.OF TO 4.0B
Total Expenditure and Asset Management (TEAM) Project
- FI Team Lead for 4.0B Upgrade ISPS 4.02a
- Analysis of SAP Release notes to determine mandatory changes in configuration
- Detail design and configuration for the FI modules in the Development/Quality Assurance and Production Systems
- Participate in the creation of Test Criteria, Scripts and cases
- Development and Execution of the complete system Unit/Integration test scenarios
- Conducting workshops and presentations to the end user community
- Conducting/providing training to the end user training team
- Analysis and testing of the Receiver General Interface (RGI) Ver. 3.0C
-Participated in the Gap/Fit analysis of the Rev. Canada FIS compliant version of SAP and the IFMS Core version.
-Analysis of FIS requirements for RCMP
-Adhere to Government of Canada Policy and Procedures
October 1998 to April 1999 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER
SAP R3 IMPLEMENTATION
Total Expenditure and Asset Management (TEAM) Project
-Responsible for developing and executing detailed plans to implement SAP R/3 at RCMP
-Manage all project activities related to migrating to a new production system
organize on-site go-live kick-off and cut-over sessions with users and their management
-Assist new end-users with one-on-one training on client sites
schedule and chair implementation review and system support meetings
-Troubleshoot and document system functionality bugs and required enhancements
-Configure, test and implement fixes as required in FI/CO/FM/MM/IM/PM/SD modules to support production environment
-Deliver on time and on budget
June 1 1998 to PROJECT MANAGER - SAP R3 IMPLEMENTATION
October 1998 SOLICITOR GENERAL OF CANADA
Total Expenditure and Asset Management (TEAM) Project
- Responsible for the implementation of SAP R/3 Version 3.0F, ISPS Version 5
at the Department of the Solicitor General (SOLGEN)
- Input and analysis of the Planning and Scoping Document
- Technical Requirements Planning, Determination of Business Process Requirements and analysis of SOLGEN’s Business Organization Structure
-Facilitation of Workshops to determine requirements
-Implement Funds checking and determine process to account for soft/hard commitments and blanket commitments
-Determine Budget Transfer process for SOLGEN
- Configuration of FI/CO/FM/MM for the Development/QualityAssurance and Production Systems
- Review and approve final integration, Oversee the development and execution of complete system integration test scenarios
- Manage and resolve issues and problems, representation at weekly project management status review meetings (RCMP),
-Conducted weekly status meetings with SOLGEN
-Deliver on time and on budget
Dec. 1997 to PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION MEMBER - SAP R3 IMPLEMENTATION
June 1998 Total Expenditure and Asset Management (TEAM) Project
- Responsible for developing and executing detailed plans to implement SAP R/3 Version 3.0F, ISPS Version 5 at RCMP
- Preparation and implementation of the Cutover plan and Roll out strategy process of the new TEAM system
- Assist in organizing on site go-live kickoff and cut-over sessions with users and management
- Assist end users with one on one training on client sites
- Troubleshoot and document system functionality bugs and required enhancements
- Configure, test and implement fixes as required to support FI/CO/FM/MM/IM/PM/SD in the production environment
August 1996 to PROJECT TEAM MEMBER - SAP R3 IMPLEMENTATION
Dec. 1997 Total Expenditure and Asset Management (TEAM) Project
- Participate as a member of select individuals to configure and implement SAP R/3 Version 3.0F, ISPS Version 4 Software for a new integrated financial system (TEAM).
- Responsible for implementation and configuration of the Material Management & Accounts Payable (including Travel Advances) modules of the SAP Software.
-Assisted in the configuration and creation of the Internal Order process in the CO module
- Determine process to account for soft/hard commitments and blanket commitments.
- Overall responsibility for the practicality and quality of the business system design as well as responsibility for the delivery of a high quality integrated SAP system.
Including:
- Identify and confirm all Business Requirements
- Provide QA on the practicality of the configured system
- Identify Interface and Conversion requirements
- Participate in the creation of Test Criteria, Scripts and Cases - Finalize configuration
- Perform Unit Testing and participate in Integration Testing
- Responsible for creation and documentation of the Accounts Payable User Manual as well as creation and documentation of the On-Line Quick Reference Help text (OLQR).
- Plan and conduct TEAM training sessions for financial users
- Analysis and testing of the Receiver General Interface (RGI)
July 1994 to INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST
August 1996
- Project coordinator for the conversion of a manual card based system to an automated Real Property Information System. The objective was to establish an automated system that will provide Property Management Branch & Property managers the ability to administer the inventory of real property under the administration and control of the RCMP. The new system provided an online/real-time facility for the maintenance of the RCMP real property data in a relational database Client/Server environment.
- Member of task force for the RCMP Initiative for a new Financial Integrated System.
- Participation and analysis of the Treasury Board Initiative for a New Government Wide System.
- Participate as a team member in all phases of the system development process representing the users of financial, material and property systems
- Provide support to the Directorate of Finance & Supply including Property Management Branch, Material Management Branch and Financial Services & Supply throughout, the RCMP.
February 1994 to I/C (IN CHARGE) PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
June 1994
Responsible for the Public Accounts of the RCMP (the Final Financial Statements as reported to Parliament) as well as responsibility and supervision of four employees in the revenue unit
- Responsible for the closing of Old Year and the opening of the New Year for our Financial System Developing, writing, and disseminating to corporate and regional financial officers year-end accounting. procedures
- Preparing financial statements and supervising the identification, verification and input of year-end carry forward balances to the asset and liability accounts
October 1990 to FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST
February 1994
- Participate as a team member in all phases of the system development process representing the users of financial systems
- Provide support to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and Financial Services and Supply Branches (FSS) throughout the RCMP on the operations of:
- The Financial Accounting Reporting System, the On-Line Pay System, the Budget Planning System, the Expenditure Control System and Departmental Bank Account System
- Provide support to the OCFO and FSS Branches on the operations of Dun and Bradstreet Software
Modules include:
- General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Budgetary Control and Financial Controller
- develop specifications to create or modify software programs to ensure user requirements are met
- test financial software for the user to ensure that it functions properly and meets the specifications
- document procedures so that users can function independently
- plan and conduct training sessions for financial users to introduce new or modified financial system developments
- Security Administrator for the entire financial accounting reporting system.
November 1989 to FINANCIAL ANALYST
October 1990 SHL SYSTEM HOUSE
50 OCONNOR Street, Suite 601
Ottawa, Ontario
- Project accounting - control input and output
- Asset management - assist project analyst
- Month-end analysis of balance sheet balances (accounts receivable, work in process, deferred revenue, holdbacks and accrued liabilities)
- Revenue recognition - analysis and consolidation of revenue
- Participated as a team member in the design of a application software package for project accounting
- Assisted in the modification of a client identification system
- Contract administration - assist administrator as required
- Reconciliation of monthly supplier statements
- Time reporting support to branches
- Review output
PROFESSIONAL SAP Real Estate Course
TRAINING SAP Advance Planner and Optimizer Overview Course (APO)
SAP Demand Planning Course
SAP R/3 Overview
SAP R/3 Project Start-Up Workshop
SAP R/3 Financial Management Accounting and Reporting
SAP R/3 Accounts Payable
SAP R/3 Invoice Verification
SAP R/3 Procurement
SAP R/3 Special Ledger
SAP R/3 Accounts Payable (RCMP Internal)
SAP R/3 Procurement (RCMP Internal)
SAP R/3 General Ledger (RCMP Internal)
SAP R/3 Funds Management (RCMP Internal)
SAP R/3 Budgeting (RCMP Internal)
SAP R/3 CO (RCMP Internal)
SAP R/3 Internal Orders (RCMP Internal)
FIS Overview Course
FIS (RCMP Internal Courses/Seminars)
DBS - Year End Financial Processing
DBS - User Authorizations and System Admin.
Introduction to Client/Server Computing
Identifying and Confirming User Requirements
REFERENCES: Available upon request