Specialties include (Strategy, Management and Delivery) of Next Generation Communications and eCommerce architectures and solutions focused on extensive revenue growth and improving wallet share for communication providers, including; - Implementing and integrating customer-centric systems that have the insight and visibility required to ensure every customer promise is fulfilled efficiently - Carrier Billing/CRM/POS solutions and integration - eWallet, Telecom "bankless" payment platform strategy - IoT / M2M - Internet of things, Machine to Machine communications strategy via cellular network - Campaign and Customer Reward/Loyalty Management - Telecom eLoan strategy, direction and implementation for customer micro-loans - Media distribution, delivery and OTT-TV automation - Integrating OTT Solutions into network and OSS/BSS to improve corporate service portfolio - Service Oriented Architecture and ESB strategy, planning and design - Content and Information Management, Search Engines and Data presentation - Data Warehouse and Big Data strategy and integration Seasoned Technical Visionary, Integration Architect, Technical Implementation Project Manager and Data Architect/Engineer. Experienced in full life-cycle solution strategy/planning, design and deployment of large and complex Cloud/SOA/BPM/RDBMS solutions and SQL/noSQL design and data access path technologies. Have experiences helping to define strategies for business automation and integration of centralized Customer Experience / Web Service Solutions for several large clients using a variety of Cloud technologies. I enjoy working in fast-paced and complex technical environments; helping to guide, direct, design and implement mission-critical solutions for key corporate initiatives.

Senior Solutions Architecture Manager @ Solution Re-engineering. From September 2014 to Present (1 year 4 months) Solutions Architecture Manager @ Responsible for defining go to market strategy and plan for industrial eCommerce software development organization. Also, responsible for detailed architecture design and implementation plan. Managed group of 15 developers in the development of key pieces of eCommerce Market assets. From January 2014 to August 2014 (8 months) Solutions Architecture Consultant @ Responsible for defining and reviewing multiple vendor’s outsourcing options for OSS/BSS. Provided significant input into technology assets, functional criteria and helped to interview short-listed vendors. Provided scores into company scoring algorithms related to selection process. From September 2013 to December 2013 (4 months) Solutions Architect @ Responsible for helping to define the next-generation Customer Front-End and Integration Architecture for a Customer Care and Billing Solution for 2nd and 3rd Tier Global Cellular providers. Responsible for the definition and prototype solution enabling the advancement of technology solutions within a complex software environment with multi-national teams and processes. Managed the initial prototype implementation of cohesive Sales / Customer Care front end, complete with new security and integration framework. Also, responsible for the strategy, design and development of the Communication Infrastructure for IoT / M2M technologies. Led the advanced team in defining the strategy and designing the solution for implementing the critical messaging infrastructure for communicating and collecting data from distributed devices via the cellular network. From September 2012 to September 2013 (1 year 1 month) Solutions and Strategy Architect for Cloud and SOA implementation @ Consultant / Architect responsible for Business and Technical Requirement strategy, planning and analysis, Package Selection and Implementation of new UGH commercial cloud infrastructure necessary to externalize UGH's internal applications, services and functionality to end-users, doctors and other providers. From 2012 to July 2012 (less than a year) Chief Architect for on-line TV-Media Delivery @ Working as the Chief Architect for establishing a technology and business infrastructure to deliver TV and other on-line media assets over the Internet. Helping to transform the Media business to eliminate the need for traditional Cable and Satellite TV providers and increase the focus on delivering Media to the consumer where they want it, when they want it and over the device they prefer. Also, implementing focused TV Advertisement solutions to help pin-point the desires and "likely-hood of purchase" of the consumers through past activities on the Web. Directed the review, selection and implementation of several solutions including Unicorn Media, Inc. for CMS, Media Delivery / Management and Media Monetization functionality, Choice Stream for Ad Management and Recommendations, Auditude, Inc. for Ad decision functionality, Nielsen for Ad monetization, and Symplified for Cloud-based security and User Authorization/Authentication. From June 2011 to February 2012 (9 months) Workflow and BPM Strategy Consultant @ As a process automation strategy consultant, helping ESPN to plan, direct and implement Progress, Inc. Software tools to improve and automate Ad/Sales workflow in order to quicken the cycle for revenue capture. Worked with key business automation executives to develop the strategy for Solution Integration Implementation, Enterprise Automation and Workflow programs. Helping to set objectives and direction to best utilize SOA and Service Architecture to lower costs, reduce business friction and increase technology value within Ad/Sales flows. Led 15 member technical team in the establishment of a clear and concise business automation strategy through the implementation of an enterprise-level proof of concept. From February 2011 to November 2011 (10 months) Consultant and Enterprise Architect for startup Internet TV venture @ Responsible for Enterprise Design for a OTT (Over The Top) TV/Media start-up organization. Defined and Designed the Enterprise Architecture for encoding, converting, delivering, managing and operating the Media (iVod/Live-Linear/Advertisement) preparation, design and delivery functionality. Developed the Start-up organization's Enterprise Architecture related to delivering iVOD / Live Media Content and Advertising Content to users over the internet without utilizing current Cable or Satellite media delivery organizations. Responsible for the definition of Enterprise Application Portfolio and Integration Infrastructure to operate and automate the necessary business processes. From July 2010 to September 2011 (1 year 3 months) Solution Architect @ Responsible for helping define the necessary operational technology components in order to format, convert and prepare both VOD and Live TV content and Advertisement content for presentation on multiple TV-like devices including gaming systems, Roku, Boxee and IPads. From January 2006 to December 2010 (5 years) Senior Integration/SOA Architect @ Responsible for leading the planning and design of corporate Service Bus to automate, control and manage the business integration and automation solution for South American Territory operations. Using Oracle's Fusion Tool, I planned, designed and managed the development of the messaging infrastructure (business / technical architecture) based on Industry Standards/Best Practices related to process, integration, service, interface and data standards. Utilizing a RESTful Architecture approach, we implemented components as defined URIs and HTTP verbs, also included technology standards for WS-Specifications including WS-Reliable Messaging, WS-Security, WS-Policy, WS-Routing. From January 2009 to June 2010 (1 year 6 months) Manager of Integration and Automation Technology @ As Manager of Integration and Automation Technologies, I am responsible for introducing clients to these newer technology opportunities, setting enterprise architectural direction and automation strategy as they undertake technology re-engineering and transition efforts. As integration and automation efforts become more complex, inter-related with core business operational programs and internationally focused, my responsibilities have expanded into pushing forward with "Software as a Service-SaaS", cloud computing technologies and real-time back-office service-enabled integration. From December 2009 to January 2010 (2 months) Business/Integration Strategic Architect @ Responsible for helping to plan and define the business architecture and application integration framework for planning, construction and operation of new 4G (LTE) business unit using BPEL and BPM standards. Worked with various client resources to capture the LTE business architecture requirements and best practices for construction and operations phases of the 4G (LTS) rollout. Utilized Rational Rose and standard UML for requirements. As Integration/SOA Architect for; Responsible for implementing TMF industry (data and SOA) standards to provide operational flexibility and reduce time to market for reseller of next-generation telecom services. Helped design infrastructure (business / technical architecture) based on TMForum Best Practices to help standardize the business operations and technical infrastructure to enhance business inter-operability and integration to re-sellers and re-selling community. Utilized Rational Rose and Software AG - Webmethods for the definition of BPEL, ESB infrastructure (SOAP 1.2, WSDL and UDDI) to define and develop B2B integration architecture for 3rd-party suppliers and business customers. From December 2009 to January 2010 (2 months) Greater Atlanta Areaemployee Software and Services @ From March 2009 to December 2009 (10 months) Solution Architect - SOA integration @ - Customer Integration Manager responsible for managing 45+ developers in the implementation of a new communications design and inventory solution to help control and manage the service provisioning process for complex IP-SONET services. Currently responsible for all client interaction, testing, education and acceptance of solution into their business space. Work diligently with client counterparts to develop and implement automated business processes to help improve order to cash scenarios by over 100% for highly profitable IP services. Project Budget = 23m - Internet Television (IPTV) Architect Director dedicated to managing a team of 20+ architects establishing and implementing enterprise-wide architectural standards for SOA implementation and business integration solutions within (IPTV and VoIP) environment. Entire customer ordering and care supply chain is supported by standards and patterns developed within Architectural group and implemented via the Agile methodology. My duties include the introduction of Agile to the group and managing the implementation of business integration components for a JMS service bus, utilizing SOAP and XML in order to provide Web Services. Most services written by interfacing applications utilize third-party software to enable easy integration between JMS and SOAP layer. Project Budget = 12m From February 2004 to February 2009 (5 years 1 month) Director of Supply Chain Automation @ Group Lead, helped consulting organization grow Supply Chain Automation business by engaging major clients in projects to increase their customer satisfaction, improve their customer experiences and reduce operational costs. Provided support for Web Commerce integration architecture and reducing operation friction within their important supply chains. From June 1996 to January 2004 (7 years 8 months) As Data Architect and Conversion Specialist @ In charge of developing the Enterprise Service Bus and SOA Blueprint for the next-generation advertisement and affiliate sales management solution that supports the ESPN back office. Included .NET, J2EE and Web Service technologies and components that led to the automation of the business environment. The program included the design and management of TV content (sports) and advertisements into the content delivery systems so critical to operations of live-TV solutions. As Data and Integration Architect for client; Managed Data Modeling and Application Integration efforts and solutions within the large-carrier communications market in North America. Responsible for setting the technical direction of complex and advanced service provisioning initiatives, Service Bus (ESB) implementation and business automation efforts, working with the Verizon technical team to enhance Fujitsu Consulting's service relationship and ESB and SOA deployments. From January 2001 to January 2003 (2 years 1 month) As Data Integration Manager @ Managed 10 developers and served as the lead Integration Architect for the introduction of Vitrias's EAI and data integration toolset for BSS application integration solutions. My team led the deployment of a new Enterprise Service Bus for a consumer services fulfillment architecture for DSL products. With the EAI architecture, I orchestrated the development and deployment of several diverse package software solutions linked together to automate the order to cash scenario leading to a robust cash flow process. As Integration Manager for From January 2000 to January 2001 (1 year 1 month) Director of Solution Integration @ - Managed 25 developers, helping company establish efficient sales-oriented business operations. - Designed and implemented Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technical strategy including Siebel - Automated operations of entire Sales Force through introduction of mobile .Net and VoIP architecture - Established early “service model” to enhance SFA approach, included IVR, CTI and VoIP components - Led a senior team of designers, developed a business operations and automation strategy using newly developed next-generation technologies for portals and business automation and integration From 1999 to 2000 (1 year) Information Technology Consultant @ Held various positions focusing on Data Architecture, Data Modeling and Data Consolidation. Worked as a Data Base Architect utilizing various technologies including DB2, Oracle, Sybase and Informix. Helped local organizations build their data infrastructures and data access methods using tools like Er/Win, Rational Rose, and other applicable toolsets. Architected data bases in various industries including manufacturing, insurance, re-insurance, banking and media. From January 1988 to May 1994 (6 years 5 months) Consultant @ - Initiated the definition and deployment of several critical architectural components and patterns that included the initial logical separation of the data layer (Oracle) from crucial business rules written in Oracle stored procedures. The initial problem included the tight integration of both their business rules and data layer that impeded the development of a more flexible and easier to care for solution. The initial (data separation) patterns proved that the architecture could be built and deployed in a more flexible and easier to care for manner which helped to save money and reduce deployment time in the long run. - In charge of developing the Enterprise Service Bus and SOA Blueprint for the next-generation advertisement and affiliate sales management solution that supports the ESPN back office. Included .NET, J2EE and Web Service technologies and components that led to the automation of the business environment. The program included the design and management of TV content (sports) and advertisements into the content delivery systems so critical to operations of live-TV solutions. From 1993 to 1994 (1 year) Consultant @ - Managed 20 developers, designed an automated data integration solution for processing telephone/credit card usage. Also, designed strategy and data integration architecture to help reduce costs of processing large amounts of data. The Architecture consisted of a comprehensive shop-floor oriented DB2 database that provided insight into complex airplane engine parts and the process of repairing them. From 1988 to 1992 (4 years)

Bachelors of Science, Information Technology @ University of Connecticut From 1980 to 1983 Jim Koerber is skilled in: SID, Integration, SOA, Enterprise Architecture, Telecommunications, Architecture, EAI, Data Modeling, Agile, IT Strategy, J2EE, UML, Software Project Management, XML, Business Analysis