André Fortier, PMP

The following is a sample list of implemented projects


Business
  • Migration from legacy IBM mainframe system to outsourced Cloud solution (ICM) - sales compensation platform
  • Restructured CIBC Bank alternative lender division to provide faster mortgage solutions to clients and enhance operational effectiveness
  • Mortgage Advisor Compensation Plan Restructure - implemented a national restructure of the compensation plan for Mortgage Advisors across Canada to provide enhanced sales incentives and compensation.
  • Investment Loan and RRSP Loan Online Application
  • Internet based loan application including interface to bank mainframe, adjudication system and Equifax
  • Financial collateral eligibility automation
  • Workflow reporting tool implementation - Global360 Insight360
  • FundSERV – implementation of annual standards enhancements
  • College Student self-service software enhancement (StuView) interface to improve registration accuracy/efficiency and reduce registration line-ups
  • Implemented PlacePro (Internet based Co-op and field placement application) in three academic divisions – complete process re-engineering from manual to internet based application
  • College Student Information System (representing Academic Divisions) - Banner
  • IVR application – Mutual Fund sector
  • Mutual Fund Portfolio management application (LongView) – implementation in San Francisco office for traders
  • E-Commerce projects - Client Care & Billing application implementation in various countries including Canada, USA, Europe, Africa
  • Digital imaging solution and workflow – cheque processing (FileNet)
  • e-Commerce implementations and customizations – Internet usage transaction processing, Credit card processing (Sun) – Solect Technology
  • Application development projects – Financial Planning Tools
  • Mutual Fund transaction processing Extranet for Mackenzie Financial - (trades and demographics)
  • Developed project management and time reporting system
  • Loan application for MRS Trust Company
  • Imaging & Workflow for cheque processing using FileNet
  • Mackenzie Financial Internet website with integration to back-office systems
  • MRS Trust Extranet – Loan application - integration to back-office systems

Technology
  • Replace legacy IBM mainframe for compensation with outsourced hosted software solution to reduce costs and accelerate software enhancements
  • Windows 2000 upgrades (server & desktop) from Windows NT – 30 servers consolidated to 12
  • Negotiated corporate licensing for Microsoft and Adobe software
  • Implemented SAN (Storage Array Network – network drives)
  • Operating system conversion from VAX-VMS to IBM MVS
  • Implemented industry standard file formats (MFDS) for e-Business with other financial institutions – trade transaction processing & demographics
  • Application re-architecture from RPG on IBM S/36 to Progress on VAX-VMS.
  • Data Centre re-architecture – VAX VMX to Unix, Win NT to Windows 2000
  • Data centre moves (separate buildings and within the same as well)