1. Ketan Vadgama
Tel: (630) 347-1007 / (847) 201-2227, kvadgama@gmail.com
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Systems Consultant/Programmer Analyst
SUMMARY
With 20+ years experience I am looking for an opportunity in a reputed organization where I can
complement my skills and contribute in the most effective manner, which will enable me to join on
existing projects, to develop new solutions or undertake new projects and from concept to
completion. I have experience and thorough knowledge in designing and developing enterprise
solutions for relational database environment, including Progress OpenEdge 10 RDBMS using UNIX,
AIX, LINUX platform. Extensive experience in full-cycle product development including feasibility
as well as DBA responsibilities. Able to communicate effectively, attention to details, heavy client
liaison experience and a team player who takes pride in creating quality and pro-active robust
product.
EXPERIENCE
Sherwin-Williams(HQ,OH) November2014 – Present
OpenEdge (Progress)Consultant
 Heavily involved in migratingSherwin’s mainframe system
 Developed new modules and functionality for their “Color Delivery System” utilizingOpenEdge 10.2B on
Linux platform
 Worked with team members to shareknowledge and to bringa fresh perspective to current design
solutions
 Created new system modules to interfacetheir Tinters, Printers and Spectrophotometers
 Create test plans,QA
 Prepare new system release for Sherwin Williams 4000+stores within USA and Canada
SterlingJewelersInc,(HQ) OH Mar 2014– November2014
OpenEdge (Progress)Consultant
 MainframeEDI
 Develop new POS modules (includingGiftCard Redemption system)
 Design and implementation of extended functionality to Sterling’s POS systems
 Co-ordination required between several Key stake holders acrossseveral departments and locations as
well as Internal and External Vendors
 Managed Import/Export to/from Mainframeto their Linux based POS
 Install newsystem to Sterling’s 3500+stores within USA (which includes Jared,Kay, Zales and JB Robinson
Jewelers)

2. Ketan Vadgama
Tel: (630) 347-1007 / (847) 201-2227, kvadgama@gmail.com
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May 2011 – March 2014 - NewellRubbermaidCorp , IL
Sr.Progress development Consultant
 Create functional specs, detailed design study, development, and multi level test
plan, in depth creation and execution as well as QA testing.
 Progress OpenEdge 10 4GL development and support (24/7) on IBM AIX (unix)
system. Install and configure Progress multi-volume RDBMS
 Warehouse Management Systems and ERP.
 Supply Chain/Logistics Management
Nov 1995 – May 2011 Peak Technologies Group, Itasca, IL
Sr. Systems Consultant / Programmer Analyst
 Involved in creating functional specs, detailed design study, development, and multi
level test plan, in depth creation and execution as well as QA testing.
 Application areas include a warehousing, inventory management, shipping
verification,logistics, and UCC 128 bar codecompliance pick/pack/ship applications
and various interfaces with order processing as well as shipper applications of
major providers such as UPS,Fed-Ex, DHL, Walmart and Target distribution centers.
 Experience on hand held RF devices, wireless data collectionapplications and
custom packing list and label creations.
 Over16 years experience in Progress 4GL /RDMS on Unix RS6000 /AIX systems.
 Responsible fordatabase management DBA functions, as wellas providing technical
support 24/7 for20 companies with several hundreds of users that have our
warehouse application Systems installed.
 Other duties include Pre-sales activities, installation and training at the client facility
as wellas enhancements forefficient and cost effective operation.
Aug 1991 – Nov 1995 Hall Technologies Inc, Palatine, IL
Programmer/Analyst
 Designed and developed client/server applications, real-time RF warehouse
management systems using C/C++, specializing in custom data collection.

3. Ketan Vadgama
Tel: (630) 347-1007 / (847) 201-2227, kvadgama@gmail.com
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 Developed softwarefor major hardware distribution center that required 12
national installations.
 Responsible forproject life-cyclemanagement from design stages to
implementation and support.
EXPERTISE
Progress RDBMS (V6.3, 7.1, 9.1 and OpenEdge 10.2B), C, C++, ZPL, IBM/AIX RS6000, HP/UX,
RF Data Collection, RFID, Logistics, AIDC, Warehouse Management Systems and Project
Management, Inventory control systems, UCC 128 labeling compliance and supply chain
management, ERP systems and DB admin utilizing Progress engine, Symbol Technologies
hardware, including mobile devices and Zebra printers.
EDUCATION
B.sc Electronics Engineering, University of Westminster, London, UK
Progress V6.3 Development Certification
Progress V7.3 Development Certification
Progress V9.1 Development and DBA Certification