Anton Hobbs
Buckingham,Buckinghamshire
Summary
An accomplished IT professional with expertise in SQL database administration and data handling, application support,
ERP systems (Infor CSI and SAP) and various reporting platforms including Crystal Reports, SSRS and the Infor Mongoose Framework. Strong data analysis knowledge using Structured Query Language (SQL), complemented by strong skills in visualisation and reporting techniques. A wide experience of IT infrastructure installation, configuration and planning across hardware, server OS (MS and Ubuntu), networking and EUC. Able to work well with colleagues at all levels.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
SAP Analyst - 3PL Integration
Phinia Ltd
Buckingham & Warwick, Buckingham/Warwickshire
2023.01 - 2026.05
- Developed and managed DESADV notification process from 3rd party suppliers into SAP using API technology to extract data from non-SAP ERP systems
- Day-to-day support for SAP order entry from 3rd party suppliers
- Problem resolution for failing IDOCs in SAP
- Developed EDI mappings for SAP IDOCs to XML for API uploading
- Use of SAP database table queries for data validation/verification
- Technical project lead for migration of Infor CSI from on-premise to cloud-based version for the Hartridge site
- Infor CSI reporting development - dataviews & report customisation
- Continued support of IT infrastructure for the Hartridge site including servers, databases, networking, AD, DNS, DHCP
Information Technology BRM
BorgWarner
Buckingham & Warwick, Buckinghamshire/Warwickshire
2020.10 - 2023.01
- Hartridge acquisition by BorgWarner led to a change of role in the wider global organisation, combined with continued support of the day-to-day IT operations of the Hartridge site
- The BRM role provided the interface between business requirements and the IT PMO to drive progress with integrating the Hartridge site into the wider global IT landscape.
- Gained the BRM Professional qualification.
Business Systems Manager
Hartridge Ltd
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
2007.11 - 2020.10
- Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day IT infrastructure for the Hartridge site
- Installed, configured, tested and deployed all hardware (servers, storage, networking, EUC, telephony)
- Managed the Infor Syteline ERP system - back-end database administration and user-facing (form and report customisations)
- Migrated Infor Syteline from version 7 to version 9 on-premise
- Supported Crystal reports customisations and redevelopments
- Familiarity with all versions of MS Server, Exchange, SQL and Linux Ubuntu LTS servers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology/Oceanography
Bangor University
Bangor, North Wales 1988.10 - 1991.06
Skills
- Visualisation and reporting techniques - Crystal Reports, SSRS, Infor Mongoose Framework
- SQL database administration & SQL data handling
- Microsoft server expertise - Server, SQL Server, IIS, Exchange
- Linux Server experience
- IT infrastructure planning
- SAP systems knowledge
- Enterprise Resource Planning
Affiliations
- Music (playing bass guitar, composing/recording), cycling, walking.
Timeline
SAP Analyst - 3PL Integration
Phinia Ltd
2023.01 - 2026.05
Information Technology BRM
BorgWarner
2020.10 - 2023.01
Business Systems Manager
Hartridge Ltd
2007.11 - 2020.10
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology/Oceanography
Bangor University
1988.10 - 1991.06