ALEX DECKER
ERP Manager & Developer.
Enterprise & Business Systems Architect.
Dashboard Demo Available HereMy deep expertise in Odoo has served as an excellent foundation for universal ERP architecture. Because Odoo’s open framework demands custom-coded solutions to unlock its full potential, I have learned to build business systems from the ground up rather than merely configuring pre-set options. This experience designing custom modules and managing complex data structures provides a robust technical framework transferable to any platform, such as SAP, Oracle, or Acumatica. I don’t just implement software; I architect the seamless, scalable systems that allow businesses to thrive.
Seeking full-time employment opportunities or consulting contracts in the Seattle area or remotely.
CORE COMPETENCY
My expertise is rooted in Odoo ERP, but these architectural pillars apply to NetSuite, SAP, Acumatica, or any bespoke system. A "Clean Core" strategy ensures that your business logic survives the next software update.
ARCHITECT
> THE CODE BASE
- Odoo v16-v19 Migration & Version Control
- Python, Javascript & XML Mods
- PostgreSQL Tuning
INTEGRATOR
> THE NETWORK
- Third-Party API Integrations
- Secure Banking & Payment Processing
- Tax Compliance & Legacy System Integrations
ANALYST
> THE DATA
- Dynamic P/L & Dashboards
- SQL Extraction
- Forecasting Models
ADMIN
> THE HUMANS
- Adoption Strategy & Training
- Fine-Tuned AI Knowledge Bots
- Security Governance
OPERATING METHODOLOGY
Three architectural pillars guide every engagement — from initial audit through go-live and beyond.
CLEAN CORE
> ARCHITECTURE
Isolate custom business logic from the standard ERP codebase. Every modification is documented, version-controlled, and designed to survive the next upgrade cycle without regression.
- Custom logic isolated in dedicated modules
- Upgrade-safe design patterns
- Full change documentation & rollback plans
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL SYNC
> ALIGNMENT
Align Sales, Logistics, Production, and Accounting on a shared data model. Eliminate the siloed handoffs that create billing errors, inventory discrepancies, and missed SLAs.
- Lead-to-Cash workflow mapping
- Single source of truth across departments
- Automated inter-department triggers
KNOWLEDGE GOVERNANCE
> ADOPTION
Transform tribal process knowledge into documented SOPs, searchable AI knowledge bases, and structured onboarding paths. 100% adoption is the only acceptable target.
- SOP documentation for every process
- AI Knowledge Bot deployment (Copilot Studio)
- Zoned AI governance — prevents shadow AI
Retrospective reporting replaced with predictive dashboards. Power BI and SQL-driven KPI frameworks eliminate metric drift and ensure every stakeholder reads the same number.
Manual bottlenecks are identified, mapped, and eliminated using Power Automate, Odoo Automated Actions, and API integrations — reclaiming billable hours and reducing error rates.
Structured Copilot Studio deployments with zone-based access controls. RAG-backed knowledge bots serve internal teams without exposing sensitive data or enabling uncontrolled AI usage.
Audit & Discovery
- Shadow stakeholders — listen only, no suggestions
- Map every manual workaround in use
- Audit top-20 highest-volume BOM records vs. specs
- Identify all discontinued items still active in ERP
- 1:1 meetings — top 3 pain points per department head
- Value stream map: Lead-to-Cash from first contact to revenue post
- Document current new-item creation process as-is, not as-designed
System audit report: BOM accuracy rate on top-20 SKUs, complete workaround inventory, friction points ranked by business impact.
Prioritize & Quick Wins
- Correct BOM discrepancies — highest-volume SKUs first
- Deactivate discontinued items confirmed depleted by Purchasing
- Implement standardized work order codes for cleaner entry
- Draft new-item intake form — reviewed with Engineering & Production
- Write first SOP draft: Item Creation & Maintenance in ERP System
- Establish BOM discrepancy feedback channel with production floor
- Update supplier info & delivery routes for top-50 active SKUs
BOM correction log (before/after), first SOP draft circulated for review, new-item intake form active for any SKUs launched this period.
Deliver & Document
- Publish finalized SOP: item creation, BOM maintenance, discontinued protocol, new-product rollout
- Present improvement roadmap to GM & IT Director — 6 and 12-month priority tiers
- Run structured UAT: corrected BOMs through full work order lifecycle
- Propose 2–3 data-backed improvements to the sales administration process
- Define ongoing ERP health KPIs: BOM accuracy, entry error rate, time-to-active
- Identify at least one Phase 2 initiative requiring IT partnership — begin scoping
Published SOP set, prioritized improvement roadmap, measurable baseline KPIs established, Phase 2 initiative scoped and presented.
Success KPIs — Measurable from Day One
| Metric | Target | Measurement | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOM Accuracy Rate | > 97% | % of top-volume SKU BOMs with zero discrepancies vs. spec | Audit log vs. engineering specs |
| Order Entry Error Rate | < 3% | % of orders requiring correction after initial entry | Order revision records |
| New Item Time-to-Active | < 10 days | Days from intake form submission to item live in ERP | Item creation vs. activation date |
| Discontinued Item Lag | < 2 days | Days from Purchasing notification to code deactivation post-depletion | Deactivation log vs. Purchasing notification |
| SOP Adoption Rate | 100% | % of item creation events following documented protocol | Intake form submission records |
CRM, ERP, MRP, and WMS Case Studies
Full-cycle implementation expertise across CRM, Sales, POS, Accounting, Inventory, Manufacturing, and Logistics. Explore each domain to see real achievements and technical solutions.
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Whether you are seeking a dedicated System Manager, planning a complex migration, or rescuing a failing ERP implementation, I provide the architectural discipline required for success across any platform. Please reach out to schedule a meeting or connect on LinkedIn.