Hi, I'm Richard Joseph Doherty, an Innovative ERP Program Director with a track record of delivering high-impact ERP roadmaps and cross-functional technology solutions across global organizations. I excel at aligning strategic IT initiatives with business goals, expediting delivery, and fostering innovation in complex environments. I have led offshore teams, leveraged data analytics, and designed scalable databases to support research, education, and manufacturing operations. My career spans university research centers, global consumer goods companies, and enterprise software deployments, always focusing on practical, measurable improvements.

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Hi, I'm Richard Joseph Doherty, an Innovative ERP Program Director with a track record of delivering high-impact ERP roadmaps and cross-functional technology solutions across global organizations. I excel at aligning strategic IT initiatives with business goals, expediting delivery, and fostering innovation in complex environments. I have led offshore teams, leveraged data analytics, and designed scalable databases to support research, education, and manufacturing operations. My career spans university research centers, global consumer goods companies, and enterprise software deployments, always focusing on practical, measurable improvements.

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Hi, I’m Richard Joseph Doherty, an Innovative ERP Program Director with a track record of delivering high-impact ERP roadmaps and cross-functional technology solutions across global organizations. I excel at aligning strategic IT initiatives with business goals, expediting delivery, and fostering innovation in complex environments.

I have led offshore teams, leveraged data analytics, and designed scalable databases to support research, education, and manufacturing operations. My career spans university research centers, global consumer goods companies, and enterprise software deployments, always focusing on practical, measurable improvements.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Asst. Research Professional / Asst. Director for Information Technology at University of Alabama, Global Water Security Center; Tuscaloosa, AL
January 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Spearheaded key IT programs and served as executive manager and SME for the Global Water Security Center, leading developments in IT infrastructure and capabilities supporting research. Oversaw deployment and maintenance of software applications, computing, networking, web, and cybersecurity technologies for this multidisciplinary water/environmental security program.
Clinical Faculty / Lecturer, Analytics & Information Systems at Auburn University; Auburn, AL
January 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Delivered university-level lectures for Database Systems courses, including Database Design via ERDs, SQL - MySQL & SQL Server, and Data Visualization via PowerBI. Promoted student success and positive engagement for assigned courses within the College of Business (HCOB) Information Systems Management Program.
Clinical Faculty / MIS Instructor / Faculty Sponsor at University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, AL
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025
MIS instructor and faculty sponsor for capstone work experience program teams composed of senior-level MIS students and masters-level students. Fostered student success, knowledge attainment, development, and professional readiness for students within the MIS, and Enterprise Consulting concentrations. Covered topics of database design, agile software development, and scrum methodology application in successfully meeting business-driven needs. Led multiple full-stack development efforts as faculty lead within an agile SDLC.
ERP Program Manager (Contract) at Diageo; London, UK
January 1, 2012 - October 3, 2025
Delivered end-to-end program management for ERP deployment and SAP releases. Established ERP roadmap and strategic plan, overseeing the subsequent multi-year delivery. Deployed a robust, high-availability ERP system for operations in multiple countries, engaging effectively with outsourced partners and onshore/offshore teams.
VP ERP Design & Deployment at GlaxoSmithKline; London, UK
January 1, 2009 - October 3, 2025
Spearheaded strategic planning and delivery for an ERP system deployment while operating as a key member of the Commercial & Enterprise Systems senior leadership team. Directed design and deployment that included the embedding of release methods across GSK core ERP assets serving both commercial and manufacturing systems.
Career Break
January 1, 2023 - Present
Career break from professional employment.
Asst. Research Professional / Asst. Director for Information Technology at University of Alabama, Global Water Security Center
January 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Spearheaded key programs and served as executive manager and SME for the Global Water Security Center. Led IT infrastructure, software deployment, networking, web, and cybersecurity initiatives to support multidisciplinary research.
Clinical Faculty / Lecturer, Analytics & Information Systems at Auburn University
January 1, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Delivered university-level lectures for Database Systems (ERD design, SQL - MySQL & SQL Server) and data visualization with PowerBI; promoted student success and engagement in the Information Systems Management program.
Clinical Faculty / MIS Instructor / Faculty Sponsor at University of Alabama
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025
MIS instructor and faculty sponsor for capstone teams; covered topics including database design, agile software development, and scrum methodology; led full-stack development efforts within an agile SDLC.
ERP Program Manager (Contract) at Diageo
January 1, 2012 - October 3, 2025
Delivered end-to-end ERP program management, established ERP roadmap and multi-year delivery, and deployed a robust high-availability ERP system across multiple countries; coordinated with outsourced partners and onshore/offshore teams.
VP ERP Design & Deployment at GlaxoSmithKline
January 1, 2009 - October 3, 2025
Led strategic planning and delivery for ERP deployment, embedding release methods across core ERP assets serving commercial and manufacturing systems.
Asst. Research Professional / Asst. Director for Information Technology at University of Alabama, Global Water Security Center
January 31, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Spearheaded key programs and executive manager and SME for the Global Water Security Center, leading developments in IT infrastructure and capabilities supporting research. Oversaw deployment and maintenance of software applications, computing, networking, web, and cybersecurity technologies for this multidisciplinary water/environmental security program.
Clinical Faculty / Lecturer, Analytics & Information Systems at Auburn University
December 31, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Delivered compelling university-level lectures for Database Systems courses, including Database Design via ERDs, SQL - MySQL & SQL Server, and Data Visualization via PowerBI. Promoted student success and positive engagement for assigned courses within the College of Business (HCOB) Information Systems Management Program.
Clinical Faculty / MIS Instructor / Faculty Sponsor at University of Alabama
December 31, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Served as MIS instructor and faculty sponsor for capstone work experience program teams composed of senior-level MIS students and masters-level students. Fostered student success, knowledge attainment, development, and professional readiness for students within the MIS, and Enterprise Consulting concentrations. Covered topics of database design, agile software development, and scrum methodology application in successfully meeting business-driven needs. Led multiple full-stack development efforts as faculty lead within an agile SDLC.
ERP Program Manager (Contract) at Diageo
December 31, 2012 - October 3, 2025
Delivered end-to-end program management for this spirit and beverage manufacturer/distributor, primarily involving ERP deployment and SAP releases. Established ERP roadmap and strategic plan, overseeing the subsequent multi-year delivery. Deployed a robust, high-availability ERP system for operations in multiple countries, engaging effectively with outsourced partners and onshore/offshore teams.
VP ERP Design & Deployment at GlaxoSmithKline
December 31, 2009 - October 3, 2025
Spearheaded strategic planning and delivery for an ERP system deployment while operating as a key member of the Commercial & Enterprise Systems senior leadership team. Directed design and deployment that included the introduction of embedding of release methods across GSK core ERP assets serving both commercial and manufacturing systems.
Asst. Research Professional / Asst. Director for Information Technology at University of Alabama, Global Water Security Center
January 1, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Spearheaded key IT programs and served as executive manager and SME for the Global Water Security Center. Led IT infrastructure developments, software deployment, computing, networking, web, and cybersecurity capabilities to support multidisciplinary research in water and environmental security.
Clinical Faculty / Lecturer, Analytics & Information Systems at Auburn University
December 31, 2021 - October 3, 2025
Delivered university lectures on Database Systems, ERD design, SQL (MySQL & SQL Server), and Data Visualization via PowerBI. Promoted student success and positive engagement within the College of Business Information Systems Management Program.
Clinical Faculty / MIS Instructor / Faculty Sponsor at University of Alabama
December 31, 2019 - October 3, 2025
MIS instructor and faculty sponsor for capstone teams; fostered student success, knowledge attainment, development, and professional readiness. Covered topics of database design, agile software development, and Scrum methodology; led full-stack development projects within an agile SDLC.
ERP Program Manager (Contract) at Diageo
December 31, 2012 - October 3, 2025
Delivered end-to-end ERP deployment programs including SAP releases; defined ERP roadmaps and managed multi-country delivery with onshore/offshore partners.
VP ERP Design & Deployment at GlaxoSmithKline
December 31, 2009 - October 3, 2025
Spearheaded strategic planning and delivery for ERP deployment, shaping the embedding of release methods across core ERP assets serving both commercial and manufacturing systems.

Education

Master of Data Science (MSDS) at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (BSCS) at University of Alabama
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Master of Data Science at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Alabama
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (BSCS) at University of Alabama
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Master of Data Science (MSDS) at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Alabama
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (BSCS) at University of Alabama
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Master of Data Science at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Master of Business Administration at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (BSCS) at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025

Qualifications

Python for Data Science
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
AI & Development
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Data Analysis with Python
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
DevOps on AWS, Code, Build, and Test
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
AWS Fundamentals, Migrating to the Cloud
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Python for Data Science
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
AI & Development
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Data Analysis with Python
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
DevOps on AWS, Code, Build, and Test
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
AWS Fundamentals, Migrating to the Cloud, AWS
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Python for Data Science
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Data Analysis with Python
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
DevOps on AWS
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
AWS Fundamentals, Migrating to the Cloud
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Python for Data Science, AI & Development
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
Data Analysis with Python, IBM
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
DevOps on AWS, Code, Build, and Test, AWS
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
AWS Fundamentals, Migrating to the Cloud, AWS
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Computers & Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Government