Brooks Saunders
About Brooks Saunders
Brooks Saunders is a Lawson Application Specialist at Scripps Health in San Diego, California, with extensive experience in financial systems and purchasing management.
Lawson Application Specialist at Scripps Health
Brooks Saunders currently holds the title of Lawson Application Specialist at Scripps Health in San Diego, California. In this role, he oversees the management of Lawson Security, including the assignment and updating of security permissions. He is responsible for building security roles, coordinating end-user testing, and conducting security audits. Additionally, his duties involve collaborating with external vendors on system integration for the Infor (Lawson) ERP application, further ensuring seamless operations across different platforms.
Professional Journey at Scripps Health and Geisinger
Before his current role, Brooks Saunders served as a Lawson Analyst at Scripps Health from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he had an extensive career at Geisinger, where he held various positions. He was the Lead Financial System Analyst/Liaison from 2017 to 2018, and the Senior Financial System Analyst/Liaison from 2015 to 2017. Earlier roles at Geisinger included Manager of Purchasing and Inventory Control from 2011 to 2015, Supervisor of Purchasing from 2006 to 2011, and Assistant Buyer from 2004 to 2006.
Educational Background and Degrees
Brooks Saunders obtained his educational qualifications from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2014 to 2016, where he focused on advancing his expertise in business administration. Prior to that, he received a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and Management, General, from 2000 to 2004. These academic achievements form the foundation of his professional skills in financial systems and purchasing.
Systems Integration and Technical Analysis
In his current position, Brooks Saunders is responsible for integrating external software applications with the Infor (Lawson) ERP system. His tasks include conducting technical analyses and serving as the system admin for the ERP application. This involves monitoring systems and servers, providing end-user support, and supporting system updates and QA testing. His role ensures that the ERP system runs efficiently and effectively, contributing to the overall productivity of the organization.
Process Implementation and Documentation
Brooks Saunders has successfully implemented and documented a new departmental process to audit user security access for Lawson applications. This process has enhanced the security framework within the organization by systematically ensuring that user access levels are appropriate and regularly audited. This part of his job underscores his commitment to maintaining robust security practices in business operations.