I am an IT professional with 15+ years of experience delivering data, reporting, and ERP solutions that cut costs, automate workflows, and improve decision-making. I am skilled in Power BI, SQL, MS Access, and ERP integrations, with a track record of reducing manual data entry by 40–60%, accelerating reporting cycles from days to hours, and enabling sales teams to forecast more accurately. I enjoy turning complex business needs into measurable technology outcomes.

Dennis Nerada

I am an IT professional with 15+ years of experience delivering data, reporting, and ERP solutions that cut costs, automate workflows, and improve decision-making. I am skilled in Power BI, SQL, MS Access, and ERP integrations, with a track record of reducing manual data entry by 40–60%, accelerating reporting cycles from days to hours, and enabling sales teams to forecast more accurately. I enjoy turning complex business needs into measurable technology outcomes.

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I am an IT professional with 15+ years of experience delivering data, reporting, and ERP solutions that cut costs, automate workflows, and improve decision-making.
I am skilled in Power BI, SQL, MS Access, and ERP integrations, with a track record of reducing manual data entry by 40–60%, accelerating reporting cycles from days to hours, and enabling sales teams to forecast more accurately. I enjoy turning complex business needs into measurable technology outcomes.

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Work Experience

Data Analyst/Technical website migration technical lead / MS Access developer at Professional Medical Inc. (via LaSalle Group)
April 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Built Power BI dashboards for sales leaders that cut reporting time from 2 days to same-day access, improved forecasting accuracy, and enabled faster strategy shifts. Engineered and optimized SQL queries/stored procedures that reduced data retrieval time by 50% and doubled system responsiveness. Automated nightly data transfers between custom .NET apps and Epicor Prophet 21 ERP via PowerShell scripts, eliminating 95% of manual entry errors and saving ~10 hours/week in staff time. Designed and maintained MS Access databases to integrate legacy workflows, enabling non-technical staff to generate reports without IT support. Developed .NET APIs/connectors that streamlined order processing between internal and 3rd-party apps (e.g., ADSI Ship-IT, Bartender), reducing integration errors and improving shipping accuracy.
Owner (Microsoft Access & VB6 Developer) at NeraData, Inc.
December 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Designed and deployed custom Access/VB6 applications for 20+ clients, cutting manual reporting time by 30–60% and improving data accuracy. Managed end-to-end SDLC, ensuring projects delivered on time and within budget. Led ERP optimization initiatives that reduced order-processing cycle time by 25% and improved cross-department visibility. Created training programs and 30+ tutorials that improved user adoption rates and reduced helpdesk requests by 40%. Scoped projects with accurate cost/time estimates, consistently meeting client targets.
MS Access Developer at Down To Earth Landscaping (via NeraData, Inc.)
October 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Replaced Excel-based processes with a custom Access ERP solution for quoting, order entry, billing, and inventory, doubling efficiency. Integrated with SAGE accounting, cutting invoice processing time by 50% and reducing billing errors. Developed training videos that reduced onboarding time for new employees from weeks to days.
Project Manager / IT Business Analyst / MS Access Developer at Screws Industries (via NeraData, Inc.)
July 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Directed 5 enterprise IT projects including a company-wide SharePoint rollout, achieving 100% adoption within 6 months. Supported migration of legacy systems to Azure SQL, improving uptime and scalability while reducing infrastructure costs. Designed high-level business requirements and workflows for a custom Access-based ERP system, streamlining quoting, sales, and inventory. Researched and managed vendor options for the corporate site rollout, increasing organic traffic by 35% post-launch. Built collaborative project environments that improved engagement and accelerated delivery by 20%.
Distribution Engineering Standards Database Admin / IT Business Analyst at Exelon / ComEd (via Rose International)
July 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Supported 12–15 engineers daily, resolving software and database issues to maintain 99% uptime. Developed and administered SharePoint sites using PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI, improving department collaboration and reducing manual workflows by 40%. Built Oracle SQL queries to analyze outage datasets, identifying reliability trends that influenced $MM infrastructure investment decisions. Delivered interactive Power BI dashboards for leadership, cutting outage reporting time from days to hours and enabling faster restoration strategies. Authored BRDs, FRDs, and use cases, ensuring all projects met compliance and regulatory standards.
Senior Software Developer II at Xylem Inc. (via Bourntec)
April 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Modernized legacy VB6 applications and ASP.NET pages, reducing system crashes and improving stability for 200+ users. Deployed new ASP.NET website across Windows 10/2010 IIS servers, streamlining internal communications. Delivered enhancements that boosted design efficiency by 30%, validated through reduced rework and faster release cycles.
Business System Engineer at MacLean-Fogg (via Matrix)
September 1, 2017 - October 20, 2025
Optimized ERP processes with SQL Server stored procedures, improving transaction accuracy and cutting query runtimes by 40%. Supported rollout of DASH document management software across multiple U.S. sites, ensuring smooth adoption. Developed a complex Access-based costing system for the sales team, enabling faster and more accurate quoting for 15 users, directly improving win rates. Maintained Access/VB6 applications across departments, reducing IT support requests by 25%.
MS Access Developer / Systems Analyst at Associated Insurance Plans (via Modis)
June 1, 2013 - October 20, 2025
Customized Access databases for 12+ schools, improving reporting speed and accuracy of student services. Automated repetitive workflows, cutting processing time by 30% and reducing dependency on external vendor support. Ensured business continuity by maintaining vendor and proprietary systems with zero downtime during tenure.
Data Analyst at Professional Medical Inc. (via LaSalle Group)
April 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Built Power BI dashboards for sales leaders that cut reporting time from 2 days to same-day access, improving forecasting accuracy and enabling faster strategy shifts. Engineered and optimized SQL queries/stored procedures that reduced data retrieval time by 50% and doubled system responsiveness, supporting faster decision-making across departments. Automated nightly data transfers between custom .NET apps and Epicor Prophet 21 ERP via PowerShell scripts, eliminating 95% of manual entry errors and saving ~10 hours/week in staff time. Designed and maintained MS Access databases to integrate legacy workflows, enabling non-technical staff to generate reports without IT support. Developed .NET APIs/connectors that streamlined order processing between internal and 3rd-party apps (e.g., ADSI Ship-IT, Bartender), reducing integration errors and improving shipping accuracy.
Owner (Microsoft Access & VB6 Developer) at NeraData, Inc.
December 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Designed and deployed custom Access/VB6 applications for 20+ clients, cutting manual reporting time by 30–60% and improving data accuracy. Managed end-to-end SDLC (requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment), ensuring 100% of projects were delivered on time and within budget. Led ERP optimization initiatives that reduced order-processing cycle time by 25% and improved cross-department visibility. Created training programs and 30+ tutorials that improved user adoption rates and reduced helpdesk requests by 40%. Scoped projects with accurate cost/time estimates, consistently meeting client financial and scheduling targets.
MS Access Developer at Down To Earth Landscaping (via NeraData, Inc.)
October 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Replaced Excel-based processes with a custom Access ERP solution for quoting, order entry, billing, and inventory, boosting efficiency by 2x. Integrated with SAGE accounting, cutting invoice processing time by 50% and reducing billing errors. Developed training videos that reduced onboarding time for new employees from weeks to days.
Project Manager / IT Business Analyst / MS Access Developer at Screws Industries (via NeraData, Inc.)
July 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Directed 5 enterprise IT projects including a company-wide SharePoint rollout, achieving 100% adoption within 6 months. Supported migration of legacy systems to Azure SQL, improving system uptime and scalability while reducing infrastructure costs. Designed high-level business requirements and workflows for a custom Access-based ERP system, streamlining quoting, sales, and inventory processes. Researched and managed vendor selection for a new corporate website, producing SEO/requirements documentation that increased organic traffic by 35% post-launch. Built collaborative project environments that improved employee engagement and accelerated project delivery by 20%.
Distribution Engineering Standards Database Admin / IT Business Analyst at Exelon / ComEd (via Rose International)
July 1, 2022 - October 23, 2025
Supported 12–15 engineers daily, resolving software and database issues to maintain 99% system uptime. Developed and administered SharePoint sites using PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI, improving department collaboration and reducing manual workflows by 40%. Built Oracle SQL queries to analyze outage datasets, identifying reliability trends that influenced $MM infrastructure investment decisions. Delivered interactive Power BI dashboards for leadership, cutting outage reporting time from days to hours and enabling faster restoration strategies. Authored BRDs, FRDs, and use cases, ensuring all projects met compliance and regulatory standards.
Senior Software Developer II at Xylem Inc. (via Bourntec)
April 1, 2019 - October 23, 2025
Modernized legacy VB6 applications and ASP.NET pages, reducing system crashes and improving stability for 200+ users. Deployed new ASP.NET website across Windows 10/2010 IIS servers, streamlining internal communications. Delivered enhancements that boosted design efficiency by 30%, validated through reduced rework and faster release cycles.
Business System Engineer at MacLean-Fogg (via Matrix)
September 1, 2017 - October 23, 2025
Optimized ERP processes with SQL Server stored procedures, improving transaction accuracy and cutting query runtimes by 40%. Supported rollout of DASH document management software across multiple U.S. sites, ensuring smooth adoption. Developed a complex Access-based costing system for the sales team, enabling faster and more accurate quoting for 15 users, directly improving win rates. Maintained Access/VB6 applications across departments, reducing IT support requests by 25%.
MS Access Developer / Systems Analyst at Associated Insurance Plans (via Modis)
June 1, 2013 - October 23, 2025
Customized Access databases for 12+ schools, improving reporting speed and accuracy of student services. Automated repetitive workflows, cutting processing time by 30% and reducing dependency on external vendor support. Ensured business continuity by maintaining vendor and proprietary systems with zero downtime during tenure.
Data Analyst / Technical Website Migration Lead / MS Access Developer at Professional Medical Inc. (via LaSalle Group)
April 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Built Power BI dashboards for sales leaders that cut reporting time from 2 days to same-day access, improving forecasting accuracy and enabling faster strategy shifts. Engineered and optimized SQL queries/stored procedures that reduced data retrieval time by 50% and doubled system responsiveness. Automated nightly data transfers between custom .NET apps and Epicor Prophet 21 ERP via PowerShell scripts, eliminating 95% of manual entry errors and saving ~10 hours/week. Designed and maintained MS Access databases to integrate legacy workflows. Developed .NET APIs/connectors to streamline order processing between internal and 3rd-party apps.
Owner / MS Access & VB6 Developer at NeraData, Inc.
December 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Designed and deployed custom Access/VB6 applications for 20+ clients, reducing manual reporting time by 30–60% and improving data accuracy. Managed end-to-end SDLC, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget. Led ERP optimization initiatives that reduced order-processing cycle time and improved cross-department visibility. Created training programs and 30+ tutorials that improved user adoption and reduced helpdesk requests.
MS Access Developer at Down To Earth Landscaping (via NeraData, Inc.)
October 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Replaced Excel-based processes with a custom Access ERP solution for quoting, order entry, billing, and inventory, boosting efficiency by 2x. Integrated with SAGE accounting, cutting invoice processing time by 50% and reducing billing errors. Developed training videos that reduced onboarding time for new employees.
Project Manager / IT Business Analyst / MS Access Developer at Screws Industries (via NeraData, Inc.)
July 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Directed 5 enterprise IT projects including a company-wide SharePoint rollout, achieving 100% adoption within 6 months. Supported migration of legacy systems to Azure SQL, improving system uptime and scalability while reducing infrastructure costs. Designed high-level business requirements and workflows for a custom Access-based ERP, streamlining quoting, sales, and inventory processes. Researched and managed vendor selection for a new corporate website, producing SEO/requirements documentation that increased organic traffic. Built collaborative project environments that improved employee engagement and accelerated project delivery.
Distribution Engineering Standards Database Admin / IT Business Analyst at Exelon / ComEd (via Rose International)
July 1, 2022 - October 23, 2025
Supported 12–15 engineers daily, resolving software and database issues to maintain 99% system uptime. Developed and administered SharePoint sites using PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI, improving department collaboration and reducing manual workflows by 40%. Built Oracle SQL queries to analyze outage datasets, identifying reliability trends that influenced infrastructure investment decisions. Delivered interactive Power BI dashboards for leadership, cutting outage reporting time from days to hours and enabling faster restoration strategies. Authored BRDs, FRDs, and use cases, ensuring all projects met compliance and regulatory standards.
Senior Software Developer II at Xylem Inc. (via Bourntec)
April 1, 2019 - October 23, 2025
Modernized legacy VB6 applications and ASP.NET pages, reducing system crashes and improving stability for 200+ users. Deployed new ASP.NET website across Windows 10/2010 IIS servers, streamlining internal communications. Delivered enhancements that boosted design efficiency and reduced rework.
Business System Engineer at MacLean-Fogg (via Matrix)
September 1, 2017 - October 23, 2025
Optimized ERP processes with SQL Server stored procedures, improving transaction accuracy and cutting query runtimes by 40%. Supported rollout of DASH document management software across multiple U.S. sites. Developed a complex Access-based costing system for the sales team, enabling faster and more accurate quoting for 15 users. Maintained Access/VB6 applications across departments, reducing IT support requests by 25%.
MS Access Developer / Systems Analyst at Associated Insurance Plans (via Modis)
June 1, 2013 - October 23, 2025
Customized Access databases for 12+ schools, improving reporting speed and accuracy of student services. Automated repetitive workflows, cutting processing time by 30% and reducing dependency on external vendor support. Maintained vendor and proprietary systems with zero downtime during tenure.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems at University of Wisconsin Parkside
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems at University of Wisconsin Parkside, Kenosha, WI
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems at University of Wisconsin Parkside
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025

Qualifications

Power BI Desktop Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Advanced Programming Microsoft Access 2016
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Programming Microsoft Access 2010
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using Visual Studio .NET
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Database Programming with Visual Basic 6
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Crystal Reports 8.5
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
PowerBI (Guy in a Cube Course)
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
LinkedIn - Solve Real-World Data Problems with SQL
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
LinkedIn - Power BI Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
LinkedIn - SQL Server: Reporting Services
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
LinkedIn - Google Sheets Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Power BI Desktop Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Advanced Programming Microsoft Access 2016
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Programming Microsoft Access 2010
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using Visual Studio .NET
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Database Programming with Visual Basic 6
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Power BI (Guy in a Cube Course)
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
LinkedIn - Solve Real-World Data Problems with SQL
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
LinkedIn - Power BI Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
LinkedIn - SQL Server: Reporting Services
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Power BI Desktop Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Advanced Programming Microsoft Access 2016
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Programming Microsoft Access 2010
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using Visual Studio .NET
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Database Programming with Visual Basic 6
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
Crystal Reports 8.5
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment