Michael B. Jones
About Michael B. Jones
Michael B. Jones is the Plantweb Solutions Group IT Director at Emerson in St. Louis, Missouri, with extensive experience in IT and product development.
Current Title and Role
Michael B. Jones is currently serving as the Plantweb Solutions Group IT Director at Emerson in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. He oversees IT initiatives, ensuring seamless implementation and support of Oracle Applications. His role focuses on improving business processes and developing effective product implementation strategies.
Past Professional Experience
Michael B. Jones has held various significant roles throughout his career. From 2003 to 2007, he was the Director of Product Development at Hart Intercivic, overseeing help desk and QA groups. Additionally, from 1998 to 2003, he worked as the Practice Director of Professional Services at ClearOrbit. His earlier experience includes roles as a Software Engineer at Austin Info Systems (1996-1998) and Sheshunoff Information Services (1995-1996). Notably, he spent 12 years as a Scientific Programmer Specialist at Lockheed Austin Division, working on projects including the Cruise Missile project.
Education and Expertise in Computer Science
Michael B. Jones holds a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from The University of Texas at Austin, which he completed in 1981. He also earned a High School Diploma from John Jay High School. His extensive educational background in computer science has provided him with a solid foundation for his diverse roles in IT and product development.
Experience in Military and Defense Projects
Before transitioning to the corporate world, Michael B. Jones served as a Cryptographic Technician in the U.S. Navy from 1974 to 1977. Following this, he worked at Lockheed Missiles and Space in Austin, Texas, as an ADA developer on projects such as the Cruise Missile and other classified military projects.
Leadership in IT and Product Development
Over his career, Michael B. Jones has directed successful consulting practices, product development organizations, and IT groups focused on Oracle Applications. At Emerson Process Management, he led IT initiatives at multiple locations worldwide, managed customer support, and worked with major clients, including Alcoa, AMD, Motorola, GE, and Cisco. His leadership extended to managing teams of PMP certified Project Managers and contractors skilled in Oracle implementation, emphasizing his expertise in product development from business requirements to implementation.