I am an Oracle/PeopleSoft and Oracle/NetSuite ERP Financials and IFS ERP professional, providing a solid balance of business process analysis and technical solutions for 20+ years. My objective is to be the indispensable source of information-driven services and solutions to my target customers, delivering highly valued and flexible solutions.

Christopher S Shaw

I am an Oracle/PeopleSoft and Oracle/NetSuite ERP Financials and IFS ERP professional, providing a solid balance of business process analysis and technical solutions for 20+ years. My objective is to be the indispensable source of information-driven services and solutions to my target customers, delivering highly valued and flexible solutions.

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I am an Oracle/PeopleSoft and Oracle/NetSuite ERP Financials and IFS ERP professional, providing a solid balance of business process analysis and technical solutions for 20+ years.

My objective is to be the indispensable source of information-driven services and solutions to my target customers, delivering highly valued and flexible solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
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Work Experience

Independent Consultant at Self-Employed / Independent
January 1, 2021 - Present
Provide ERP and Cloud-based solutions, production support across 300 users for ERP/Cloud platforms; manage UAT, requirements, training, Go Live and post Go Live support; lead ERP optimizations in Finance, Manufacturing, Procurement and Reporting.
IFS Cloud Business System Manager at Global Thermal Utilities Solutions and Manufacturing
September 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for IFS ERP Cloud production support level 1 & 2 for 300 users across France, Belgium, Germany and UK; lead upgrade of IFS Apps 10 to IFS Cloud; manage UAT, system requirements, training, Go Live and post Go Live production support; drive ERP optimizations to improve back-office operations.
Oracle/NetSuite ERP Implementation and Production Support Manager at EMEA Commercial Real Estate developer
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Managed NetSuite implementation, development & support for 350 users across 12 European subsidiaries; level 1/2 production support; led UAT, training, sprint sizing and prioritization; expanded platform to Spain, Italy, France and Serbia.
Business Systems Analyst at Global Logistics Air Carrier
November 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Created solution designs, technical specifications and requirements for EU mandated e-Invoicing interfaces; led UAT in sprints; coordinated with tax authorities and internal teams.
Group ERP Manager at Alpega Group
March 1, 2018 - September 30, 2021
Responsible for the implementation, development and support of NetSuite ERP; liaised between finance, business and IT to gather requirements for reporting and enhancements; managed NetSuite security and upgrades; led data migrations for acquisitions and integration with Data Warehouse.
Global Product Owner at LexisNexis
May 1, 2014 - February 28, 2018
Responsible for Order to Cash implementation of PeopleSoft 9.2 across Australia, EMEA, US and Canada; defined features, managed team backlog and acceptance criteria; ensured smooth transition to operations.
Global Business Process Solutions Manager at LexisNexis
May 1, 2014 - February 28, 2018
Led business process solutions; aligned models with global harmonization; developed process maps, data flows and integration test scenarios; partnered with process leads to ensure 80% out-of-the-box functionality; supported standard operating procedures.
Manager PeopleSoft Financial Systems at Dassault Systèmes
January 1, 2010 - April 1, 2014
Directed development, deployment and support for Europe on PeopleSoft/Oracle Financials; upgraded 8.8 to 9.1 for 60 business units; managed GL, AP, PO, eProc, BI, CA, T&E, AR and 24/7 support; led team of 15.
Order to Cash Systems Expert and Special Projects at Dassault Systèmes
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Implemented worldwide PeopleSoft/Oracle Financials for IBM units; designed interfaces between legacy systems and PeopleSoft Billing/AR; conducted training; rolled out to multiple units.
Manager PeopleSoft Financials and Human Resource Applications at Dassault Systèmes
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Security design and maintenance; reporting; core setup and configuration; process design; led upgrade 8.45 to 8.48; managed 15 staff; supported North America.
Order to Cash PeopleSoft Business Systems Analyst at Dassault Systèmes
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Security design and maintenance; support Billing/AR; implement enhancements; ensure security and operational efficiency.
Manager PeopleSoft Financials Systems at Reed Business Information
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Managed upgrade projects (7.5 to 8.16); supervised 500+ users; reporting, training and project management; security and governance.
Crystal Report / Query Developer at Aberdeen Group
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Developed Crystal Reports/InfoAgent web reports; FRX reporting; ensured data integrity and training.
Report Developer / PeopleSoft Systems Analyst at Reed Business Information
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1999
Supported Order Entry, Billing and AR; developed reports; security; upgrade support; trained power users.
PeopleSoft Analyst / OTC Lead at Reed Business Information
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1996
Lead OTC implementation; define to-be processes; unit testing; liaison between business and IT; user training.
Customer Care / Receivables Coordinator at Reed Business Information
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993
Accounts receivable coordination; customer care; cash posting; reconciliation.
Independent Consultant at Self-employed (Independent Consultant)
September 1, 2023 - Present
I lead ERP Cloud migrations and production support for IFS Cloud across EMEA, managing UAT, requirements, training, and go-live support for 300 users; responsible for upgrades, optimizations of finance, manufacturing, procurement and reporting.
ERP Implementation & Production Support Manager at EMEA Commercial Real Estate Developer
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Led NetSuite ERP financials implementation across 12 subsidiaries in Europe (350 users). Managed level 1-2 support, wrote requirements, led UAT and training, reported to EXCOM and prioritized features for sprints; rolled out Spain, Italy, France, Serbia.
Business Systems Analyst at Global Logistic Air Carrier
November 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Created solution designs, technical specifications and interfaces for EU e-Invoicing; led UAT in sprints, liaison with tax authorities and internal teams.
Global Product Owner / Global Business Process Solutions Manager at LexisNexis
May 1, 2014 - February 1, 2018
Led Order to Cash implementation of PeopleSoft 9.2 across Australia, EMEA, US and Canada; managed detailed business requirements, acceptance criteria, and integration test scenarios; ensured smooth transition to operations; aligned processes with 80% out-of-box functionality.
Manager, PeopleSoft Financial Systems at Dassault Systèmes – Europe
January 1, 2010 - April 1, 2014
Managed Europe-wide PeopleSoft/Oracle Financials deployment; upgraded 60 business units from 8.8 to 9.1; covered GL, AP, PO, eProc, BI, CA, PC; T&E, TM, AR; unit testing, end-user training, post-production support; 24/7 operations.
Manager PeopleSoft Financials and Human Resources Applications at Dassault Systèmes – North America
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Security design and maintenance; training; reporting; core setup; process design; led a team of 8; oversaw upgrade deliveries; supported Tokyo and NA Shared Service Center; 24/7 daily support.
Order to Cash PeopleSoft Business Systems Analyst at Dassault Systèmes – North America
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Security, maintenance; training; report development; interface management; ensured efficient billing and AR processes.
Manager PeopleSoft Financial Systems at Reed Business Information – Waltham
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Project management, business process re-engineering, end-user training and security; led upgrade 7.5 to 8.16 for 500+ users.
Crystal Report / Query Developer at Aberdeen Group – Boston
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Crystal Report and query development for financial, order entry and marketing; FRX reporting; data analysis; training materials.
Report Developer / PeopleSoft Systems Business Analyst at Reed Business Information – Newton
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999
Support for PeopleSoft Financials; upgrade involvement; training; power-user development; reporting.
PeopleSoft BUSINESS ANALYST / OTC at Reed Business Information – Newton
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
Security, setup, requirements, testing; interface enhancements; billing-related improvements.
Manager Customer Care / Receivables Credit Analyst at Reed Business Information – Newton
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Led customer care/collections team; monthly management reporting.
Customer Care / Receivables Coordinator at Reed Business Information – Newton
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993
AR coordination; cash checks; bank reconciliations; AR reconciliation.

Education

at Northeastern University, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
at Northeastern University, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics, Financial Services, Other