Objective


Seeking a challenging career position in the Financial Services Industry that will utilize my extensive professional experience and my analytical, leadership and communicative skills.



Summary


Personal Resume of Michael M. Tozer


Employment

December, 2007 -  Present
Enterprise Data Architect

Employing the IBM Insurance Application Architecture, developed logical and transitional data models in support of Predictive Modeling in the Workers Compensation and Auto lines of business. Developed logical and transitional data models for the corporation s primary Policy Issuance, Rating and Endorsement System. Guided other data architects on the proper deployment of the IBM Insurance Application Architecture. Delivered both of the Predictive Modeling projects ahead of schedule and under budget.

May, 2001 -  November, 2007
Data Architect

Developed numerous logical data models on behalf of corporate customers throughout North America. Utilized the IBM Banking Industry Framework in the development of said models. Educated users on the meaning of the key entity types and the overall strategy of developing models under this framework. Established experience in the Commercial Banking user community and trained technical colleagues on the unique nature of commercial banking activities. Exercised responsibility for the assignment of resources to the Database Change Request process. Performed quality assurance of individual Database Change Requests and performed quarterly reporting on change request metrics.

June, 1997 -  January, 2001
Project Director

Directed professional services engagements for the Netscape Ecommerce Division for corporate clients throughout the United States. Planned, organized, directed and staffed the firm s largest Ecommerce products implementation and was cited by corporate headquarters for outstanding leadership in this capacity. Authored the firm s large scale project management engagement methodology.

September, 1994 -  June, 1997
Principal Consultant

Led projects on behalf of corporate clients throughout the Mid-West region. Developed logical data model for Cost Allocation Module of SAP R/3 implementation at a major Property and Casualty Insurance Company. Researched SAP R/3 thoroughly, from a data-centric perspective and presented findings both to corporate Data Stewardship Committee and to technical colleagues. Led efforts to integrate SAP R/3 into the overall corporate information systems environment. Designed numerous logical data models on behalf of corporate customers.

May, 1992 -  September, 1994
Enterprise Consultant

Established the firm s Enterprise Consulting Group. Led all of the firm s initial enterprise consulting projects. Selected and trained consultants in enterprise consulting methods. Established the firm s Client Server Solutions Group. Hosted the firm s initial Client Server Solutions Group Seminar. Published technical article on Client Server technology in the Client Server Observer. Developed logical data models for corporate clients throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Selected as guest speaker at several of the firm s hosted conferences and at the Milwaukee chapter of the Data Administration Management Association.

July, 1989 -  May, 1992
Regional Project Director

Directed responsibility projects for corporate clients throughout the Mid-West region. Held responsibility for the firm s 2 largest and most successful projects. Achieved Project Management Certification. Certified to teach Extended Relational Analsyis. Provided training to both corporate clients and to technical staff on logical data modeling and project management techniques. Saw to selection, training and certification of project management candidates.

October, 1986 -  July, 1989
Area Consulting Manager

Promoted directly to Area Consulting Manager from Senior Consultant after exemplary performance on large scale relational database implementation project. Recruited, selected, trained and led relational database consulting staff. Served on firm s Large Scale Project Management Methodology Committee. Provided training to corporate customers on relational database design and logical data modeling.

June, 1984 -  October, 1986
Staff Officer

Developed logical data model for the firm s Worldwide Relationship Profitability System. Promoted to Staff Officer from Programmer/Analyst after successful completion of above effort. Performed special projects in the firm s Product Profitability Cost Accounting Division.

July, 1982 -  June, 1984
Marine Midland Bank Buffalo , New York Systems Officer

Established the firm s Decision Support Systems Development Group. Selected for, participated in and completed in-house Executive Development Program. Promoted to Systems Officer from Programmer/Analyst, after successful completion of several key, highly visible corporate projects. Analyzed, designed, coded, tested and implemented numerous financial modeling projects from client specifications. Introduced fourth generation development methodology as valid corporate systems development paradigm.

June, 1981 -  July, 1982
Consultant

Developed financial models for corporate clients throughout the United States. Established reputation for delivering financial modeling projects on schedule and under budget. Utilized structured techniques and fourth generation languages for the successful delivery of above projects.

May, 1979 -  June, 1981
Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graded tests and homework assignments in Personnel Management course. Served as board member and advisor for Integrated Business undergraduate capstone course.

May, 1975 -  May, 1979

Education

Miscellaneous

Served in various line and staff positions throughout the United States Seventh Fleet. Recommended for accelerated promotion.
Author of the novel, Swan Haven, published by Publish America in May of 2003.
Available on request.