Eric Williams
About Eric Williams
Eric Williams is a Senior EDI Analyst at Zep, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in EDI consulting and systems analysis, with extensive experience in various communication protocols and ERP systems.
Work at Zep
Eric Williams has been employed at Zep, Inc. as a Senior EDI Analyst since 2021. He is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and has accumulated three years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include managing electronic data interchange (EDI) processes and ensuring efficient data communication within the organization.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Zep, Inc., Eric worked as an EDI Consultant at Cognizant from 2020 to 2021 for a duration of nine months. His career also includes significant roles at Shionogi Pharma Inc. as a Systems Interface Administrator from 2003 to 2011, and at Genuine Parts Company as a Systems Analyst from 2011 to 2020. These positions contributed to his extensive experience in systems analysis and EDI management.
Education and Expertise
Eric Williams studied at Jacksonville State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources from 1988 to 1993. He also completed his secondary education at Haralson County High. His educational background complements his professional expertise in EDI processes and systems integration.
Technical Skills
Eric possesses extensive technical skills in utilizing Sterling Commerce Software, particularly GENTRAN: Server versions for AS/400 and Windows platforms. He is proficient in various communication protocols, including AS2, FTP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, and TCP/IP. Additionally, he has experience with ERP systems such as JDE and Oracle, and utilizes IBM Sterling B2B Integrator v2.5 for EDI processes.
Software Proficiency
Eric is skilled in using a variety of FTP clients, including GlobalScape/Cute FTP, WS FTP PRO, and WINSCP for file transfers. He is familiar with PUTTY for secure remote access and network management, and proficient in using Ultra-Edit 13.0, a text line editor, for managing and editing code.