Contact Information
Jeffrey C. Bratton
3718 Luke Lane
Kenton, OK 73946
Tel: 580-261-9541
Career Objective
Seeking a high position in enterprise planning area, which will allow me to utilize my knowledge and skills to prepare efficient and effective budget plans for the company, thereby improving their profitability.
Skills and Proficiencies
Knowledge of Cognos software tools and applications
Proven track record of implementing enterprise planning and business intelligence strategies and solutions successfully
Experience in working with data warehousing tools
Translate business requirements into processes and make effective decisions to achieve business/project objectives
Communicate fluently and effectively with domestic and international clients and associates
Use easy techniques and solutions to solve complex problems without using complicated languages and scripting
Ability to explore information or data from the right source at the right time
Abreast with latest technologies, applications and processes in the Cognos enterprise planning environment
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Cognos tool - Cognos 8 Planning application, Administrator, Author, Framework Manager, Report Studio, etc.
Business intelligence/OLAP tools, Data stage, Informatica and Abinitio
Software languages including SQL, Java, XML, PL, C, C++, etc.
HTML, DHTML
Operating System and Windows XP, 2003, Unix, MS-DOS
Microsoft suite
TOAD, Enterprise manager, Quality SQA
Educational Qualifications
MBA with specialization in Financial Management (major) and Information Technology (minor) from XYZ University, NY, 2000
Diploma in Computing and Programming from Hightech Institute, NY, 1999
Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Computer Science from ABC College, NY, 1998
High School Diploma from XYZ High School, OK, 1996
Professional Training
Completed one year technical training program from IBM Software Group Training and Certification with specialization in Cognos suite.
Professional Experience
Company- IT Corporation Ltd., NY
Designation: Sr. Cognos Enterprise Planing Consultant
Duration- May 2003 to June 2010
Job responsibilities:
Provide support to enterprise planning requirements through the use of Cognos Planing software of all versions
Plan, analyze and evaluate solutions for Cognos enterprise planning environment by using the appropriate version of the software
Take quick decisions and prepare financial budget and forecast plans in line with the available resources and company objectives
Ensure optimum utilization of resources and plan the overall design solution for the enterprise
Design and deploy complicated software methodologies
Compare past records and the present performance status to build a framework for the future
Involve in identification of drawbacks in the application process and take effective corrective actions
Maintain, develop and upgrade the ETL and data warehousing tools
Apply knowledge and solutions by using latest and updated technologies
Company- XYZ Inc , NY
Designation: Cognos Enterprise Planning Consultant
Duration- Sept 2000 to May 2003
Job Responsibilities:
Develop enterprise planning applications for the company through the use of Cognos planning software
Build new models by comparing with the present and past models
Apply and use the latest version of Cognos Planning tool to the old models/ applications to increase more efficiency
Apply Cognos TM1 and Enterprise to install, configure and maintain the server
Optimize and improve the solutions and applications according to the best industry practices
Maintain cordial relations with the client, colleagues and stakeholders to ensure continuity of information flow, as and when required
Maintain reports and documentation related to Cognos enterprise planning
Make necessary changes to the report, as and when required
Ensure delivery of project within the deadline
Evaluated the performance of the project and analyze the effect of Cognos enterprise planning application
Improve the financial performance of the company and clients
Handle more than one project involving separate applications
Personal Details
Name: Jeffrey C. Bratton
Sex : Male
Age: 28 years
Marital Status: Single
Date of Birth: December 7, 1982
Nationality: American
Languages Known: English and Spanish
Hobbies: Programming and Web Designing
References
Name: Harry Kleten
Designation: Manager
Organization Name: XYZ Inc., New York
Telephone Number: 893-XXX- XXXX
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