James Norton

Background

About James Norton

Versatile, results-driven IT Professional with over thirty years of working experience with prominent ERP and financial software such as Lawson (ver 3-10.08 Unix, windows and iSeries), JD Edwards World. Proficient in Java, J2EE, RPG and Web Services. Hands-on experience with front-end technologies using HTML, PHP, CSS and JavaScript; middle-tier technologies using JSP, Servlets and Struts; and a thorough understanding of Hibernate and experience with back-end technologies such as EJBs, SQL and multiple RDBMs. Comfortable with multiple JavaEE application servers, agile software development, CVS, testing, coding, and related technologies, including, other highlighted skills are as follows: Manage, implement and customize Lawson ERP software since 1989, versions 3.0 - 10.08, HR/PR/GL/AP/AR/AM, on multiple platforms, HP-UX, iSeries, Windows, portal. Design and implement small JavaEE projects from UI layer through to the database layer; Direct experience in project management with leading developer teams through entire software lifecycle; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Expertise in systems analysis, programming and development of sales and marketing B2B and B2C applications; Experienced leader in client training, systems tuning, EDI, web development and data modeling; Working experience with AJAX, FLASH and other Web 2.0 technologies; Direct experience with IBM’s DB2 database; and Able to perform in a demanding environment, while retaining strong decision-making and follow-through capabilities. Specialties: Lawson Software, Micro Focus Cobol, Java, J2EE, XML, XSLT, JavaScript, Servlets, EJB, JSP, AJAX, FLASH, SOA, PHP, RPG ILE, SQL, RPG/400, ILE C/400, Unix, Websphere, HTML, CGI, DB2/400, RPG II, SWING, CL, C, CVS, BASIC, COBOL, JDEdwards, Assembler, PeopleSoft, INFOS, SQR, Visual Basic, PL/SQL, VPN, TCP/IP, SNADS, Networks, Conversions, ERP and CRM, AFE, 4GL Software, IIS, HP UX, IBM iSeries (AS/400), pSeries