Les Vanderby, Pmp, Lssgb, Iti Lv3, Csm
About Les Vanderby, Pmp, Lssgb, Iti Lv3, Csm
Les Vanderby is an IT Project Manager with extensive experience in project management and systems implementation. He has worked for several companies, including Dean Foods and Shamrock Foods Company, and has a strong background in upgrading and implementing IT systems.
Work at Shamrock Foods
Les Vanderby has been employed at Shamrock Foods Company as an IT Project Manager since 2017. In this role, he has contributed to various IT initiatives and system implementations. Notably, he installed Microsoft Dynamics at both Shamrock Farms Dairy and Dairy Maid companies. His responsibilities include overseeing IT projects and ensuring that technology solutions align with the company's operational needs.
Education and Expertise
Les Vanderby holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Southern Illinois University. He possesses several professional certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB), ITIL Level 3, and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). His educational background and certifications reflect his expertise in project management and IT service management.
Background
Before joining Shamrock Foods, Les Vanderby held various positions in the IT sector. He worked at Dean Foods as Director, IT / Senior Project Manager for 17 years, from 1998 to 2015. Prior to that, he spent 10 years at Borden as a Senior Manager and 2 years at MacLean-Fogg Company as an IT Project Manager. His extensive experience spans multiple roles and companies, focusing on IT project management and system upgrades.
Achievements in IT Project Management
Les Vanderby has led significant IT projects throughout his career. At Dean Foods, he was responsible for upgrading Dynamics 2012 to D365 Finance and Operations. He also served as an Agile ScrumMaster for the development team, utilizing Team Foundation Server. Additionally, he implemented XSales route automation on 150 routes and updated the system to Android operating system. His work has involved the installation of advanced warehouse applications with barcode functionality in two warehouses.