Bobby Spivey
Nashville,TN
Summary
Over 25 years of programming and application development experience, with a strong focus on delivering innovative solutions across various industries including supply chain, medical, automotive, and music. Extensive management experience spanning 20 years in both large and small organizations, driving team performance and project success. Proven ability to communicate effectively in diverse settings, from small team meetings to keynote presentations for large audiences.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. EDI / Mulesoft Developer
Serta Simmons Bedding
02.2019 - Current
- Engineered and transitioned Legacy EDI to Mulesoft EDI utilizing Studio, Dataweave, Anypoint, Partner Manager, Runtime, and additional Mulesoft modules. Worked with other partners using Jitterbit & Workato.
- Participated in the development of organizational EDI strategies, aligning them with broader business objectives and priorities.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to define business requirements, ensuring accurate representation in all EDI-related tasks.
- Streamlined the integration of new trading partners by developing reusable templates and standardized procedures for partner onboarding.
- Conducted thorough testing of newly designed or updated maps, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Created and maintained EDI customer maps. Ran, reviewed and submitted daily reports using Clarify, OHM, Harmony & Mulesoft.
- Wrote and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.
- Managed use of various types of databases and configured, installed and upgraded new ones.
Software Developer / SAP Analyst
AO Smith
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Created Mapping for multiple documents including EDI 850, 810, 856, 855, 820, 990, 204, 214, 210, etc.
- Maintained SAP .Data advocate and partner within the business, utilizing data and analytics to support the overall strategic initiatives for various business units within North American Water Heating (NASH).
- Owning every aspect of analytics projects: from working with end users to scope requirements, to deploying and maintaining a completed dashboard or report.
- Worked with IBM Inflight as well as SPS Commerce testing sites. 6 month contract.
- Contract Ended
GE Appliances
01.2018 - 01.2019
- 12 month Part time contract to Develop and implement all EDI partners.
- Used API Azure, Edifice Spec Builder, BizTalk, Biz Manager, .NET, Sterling Integrator, AS2, SFTP, FTP.
- Migrated from old system to Oracle based system using Edifecs Glenine & Spec Builder/MapBuilder.
- Worked under HIPPA guidelines.
Sterling Integrator
GE Appliances
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Develop and test new EDI system using AS400, COBOL & C++, Java & SQL Mainframe.
- Was responsible for all new and old partners in regards to EDI.
- Developed, mapped, compiled, installed and set up all communications for partners.
- Performed migration of EDI from mainframe to several platforms including Sterling Integrator, SAP w/ IDoc and ALE, Azure environment.
EDI Analyst/3PL
GEODIS
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Developed mapping and document transfers in edifecs and Sterling integrator.
- Developed plans with department heads to create strategies regarding EDI.
- Used API Azure, Edifec Spec Builder, BizTalk, Biz Manager
Application to Sterling Integrator
Genesco, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Primary responsibilities include design and development of server code.
- Developed and tested new EDI system using AS400, EDI Complete & Perl.
- Performed (mapped) application to Sterling integrator for all departments.
Level III Support Desk Operator
GXS/GEIS/GE
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Developed EDI systems for multiple GXS/GE clients worldwide.
- Developed (mapped) and tested the new EDI management system using Desktop EDI, Perl & COBOL.
- Level III Support Desk operator for EDI and Document Tracking.
- Worked directly with partners to establish communication networks and file transfer methods.
- Worked with most service providers and platforms to include Sterling Commerce Integration suite, etc.
President/Founder
ITSS, inc
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Founded and operated a company of 6 electronic retail stores specializing in home computing.
- Established a brand name that was distributed in national retail stores.
- Franchised 4 additional stores.
- Bartered the sale of my company to a major retail chain.
Executive Director
South Central Shelter
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Managed a home for abused teenagers.
- Managed 50 employees while fundraising over $250,000 per yr.
- Was responsible for the welfare of over 500 children per year.
- Worked closely with State and Federal Government agencies.
- Created Budgets and Business plans for each project as well as overall operation of business.
Owner/Operation
Pony Express Pizza
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Purchased Restaurant Franchise.
- Over 3 years opened a total of 16 franchises, eventually selling back to wholesaler at a nice profit.
- Managed 30+ employees.
Captain
USMC/Marine Corps
01.1982 - 01.1987
- USMC officer.
- Korean Linguist for Military Intelligence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNSkills
- Mulesoft Certified Developer
- Jitterbit Certified
- Workato
- Gentran
- Project management and business analysis
- Relational databases and SQL
- Linux and UNIX systems
- C and Java development
- Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL
- Leadership and team management
- EDI and AS2 integration
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Application development and testing
- Azure cloud services
- Process improvement strategies
- Traffic Pro and Order Management systems
- Test automation and case development
- Salesforce and enterprise sales strategies
- Data warehouse design and implementation
- APIs and XML integration
- QuickBooks financial management
Certification
TS/SCI
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, Cpt.
Timeline
Sr. EDI / Mulesoft Developer
Serta Simmons Bedding
02.2019 - Current
GE Appliances
01.2018 - 01.2019
Software Developer / SAP Analyst
AO Smith
01.2017 - 01.2019
EDI Analyst/3PL
GEODIS
03.2016 - 12.2018
Sterling Integrator
GE Appliances
01.2013 - 01.2019
Application to Sterling Integrator
Genesco, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2012
Level III Support Desk Operator
GXS/GEIS/GE
01.1998 - 01.2008
President/Founder
ITSS, inc
01.1992 - 01.1997
Executive Director
South Central Shelter
01.1989 - 01.1992
Owner/Operation
Pony Express Pizza
01.1988 - 01.1991
Captain
USMC/Marine Corps
01.1982 - 01.1987
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Middle Tennessee State University
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