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Professional Experience |
Permanent Position NO LONGER AVAILABLE 2006 August - Present
EMC/Interlink Group for Cascade Health - Contractor 2006 March - August
Application Packager
- Repackage of applications using the latest FLEXnet AdminStudio version 7.5 (InstallShield). This is a lock down environment, so permissions are opened and registr keys and files/folders as needed for the application to operate.
- Lead on the team for knowledge transfer to the client staff of Cascade Health. Added additional content to their SharePoint server and over the shoulder training for staff.
- Fast track project with 200 applications to package and deploy. This effort replaces a previous failed effort by another contract that produced no results over a four month period.
Kerr-McGee/Tronox - Contractor Oct 2005 - March 2006
Application Deployment Engineer
- Repackaging applications for chemical separation project. Reconfigure software for new domain and deployment via SMS 2003. This was a fast track project to split the infrastructure for a new company. Packaging was with Wise Package Studio and included modifying and creating new VBscripts, Wise Scripts and batch files. This was a VMware workstation environment for all captures and testing.
- Upgrade of Wise Package Studio from version 4.62 to 6.1.
- In addition knowledge transfer and training of staff was included.
Capital One - Contractor Oct 2004 - Sept 2005
Application Deployment Engineer
- Complete end to end application deployment including detailed repackaging documentation, design review process, customer interface, testing, creation of Marimba channel and follow-up on deployment. Applications included initial deployments and upgrades, updates and patches to existing deployments in the enterprise of 20,000 nodes in the US and UK.
- Developed deployment of Windows XP Service Pack 2 and worked to remediate application issues with SP2 and Office 2003 deployment. Worked closely with business owners and end users.
- Included Wise macros for quick package builds on software that had a few file changes on a frequent basis.
National Life - Contractor 2004 Mar - Oct
Application Deployment Consultant
- Repackage applications with Wise Package Studio 5.1 and included validation, application isolation, debugging and user testing. Provided custom Wise scripts (wse) and VBScripts for custom actions. Also included deployment and setup of AD groups and Application Policy Management with LANDesk Management Suite 8.1 Peer support and training for staff.
Transamerica - Contractor 2004 Feb - Mar
Application Deployment Consultant
- Repackage applications with Wise Package Studio 4.6 and included validation, application isolation, debugging and user testing. Provided custom Wise scripts (wse) and VBScripts for custom actions. "Go To" support to client and peers and client training on lock permissions. Builds and tests were done using VMWare. This was a return engagement to a different division of Aegon.
LL Bean - Contractor 2004 February
Application Packager
- Client requested my returned to provide msi package updates, patches and upgrades to original project.
Spectrum Health - Consultant Contractor 2004 January
Wise Packaging Consultant
- Provided recommendations and staff training on best practices for repackaging applications using Wise Package Studio 5. Included setup and training on workbench and templates. Packages were deployed via Zenworks.
Tyson Foods, Inc. - Contractor 2003 December
Application Deployment Consultant
- Repackaged thirty in-house custom applications into MSI, using WISE Package Studio 4.6 for a Win 2k and XP rollout. This project required application validation and user testing. Included training and knowledge transfer to vendor staff. Additionally custom configured Microsoft Outlook 2003 for Enterprise rollout.
AEGON - Contractor 2003 Oct - Nov
Application Deployment Consultant
- Fast Track Project with application packages tested, debugged and deployed. Locked down environment requiring registry, file and directory permissions to be opened as needed. VBScripts, WISE scripts (wse) and custom actions to provide seamless error free installs. Prepare application for SMS install and work with client to debug failures. Project included application isolation and validation. Provided "go to" support for peers and new packagers.
LL Bean - Contractor 2003 Mar - Sept
Application Packager
- Met critical scheduling goals set by the client. WISE MSI packaging of commercial and custom software for enterprise XP deployment in a locked down environment with Active Directory GPO and redirected folders. 200 plus applications and 3800 PC's. Included debugging and working with the business owner to test the applications. Also development of custom actions, wrapper installs and special Wise scripts (wse) and VBScripts.
Beverly Enterprises - Sr. LAN Analyst 2000 - 2003
Infrastructure Research and Development
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MSI re-packaging using Wise Package Studio and deployment using Altiris for corporate and laptop users.
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Developed laptop images and MSI software installs for 600 corporate desktops and 1,500 field laptops on Windows XP, 2000 and 9x platforms exceeding customer's expectation in terms of ease of use and delivery time. Deployment using Altiris.
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Documented, monitored and corrected problems as Lead Engineer on 9 Enterprise servers NT and 2000 platforms. Reduced downtime 80% and event log errors by 75%.
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Provided engineering support for the corporate VPN network including interface with the vendor and engineering level support for user issues. Saved over $400,000 annually compared to a previous remote dial-up system.
Beverly Enterprises - LAN Analyst 1997 - 2000
Advanced Support
Independent Consultant 1996 - 1997
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Developed a Peer-to-Peer network and T1 connection for rural public school.
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Trained the Library Staff on the initial exposure to and use of the Internet.
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Provided email/connectivity testing and LAN documentation for a major corporation.
Johnson Controls, Inc. - Application Programmer / System Administrator 1984 - 1996
MIS Department
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Developed, tested and delivered an "Automated Order Processing and Manufacturing System"; which included cross platform programming and system integration between diverse systems saving over $100,000 per year at a $10M per year facility.
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Received divisional "Outstanding Employee Award," nominated for corporate "Chairman's Award," and was spokesperson at corporate "Quality Showcase" that displayed excellence in quality on a corporate level.
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Installed and maintained a Novell 3.12 network including 50 nodes; printer setup, print servers, laser printers, plotters, CNC equipment, new users, and security. Administered backup and maintenance of mission critical systems. Also performed both software and hardware repair and maintenance.
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Administered HP-9000 817 HP-UX system including user maintenance, terminal setup, Unix scripts, daily backup, security and hardware maintenance. Purchased and coordinated installation of system upgrades for software and hardware.
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Maintained cc:Mail system and performed administration and user training including router connection to 10,000 mailbox corporate system on EWAN and Internet connection.
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Administered IBM System 36 including OCL, RPG II programming, IDDU, Query, system backup and user support.
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Implemented barcode attendance transaction system, including break/work buzzer control and automated system time update.
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Successfully completed an IBM System 36 to HP-9000 conversion on schedule.
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Served as spokesperson and leader on self-directed work team that was able to accomplish improvements and savings of over $50,000 per year. |
