INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEADER
Proven tack record of successfully creating a IT vision that is highly businesslike, relevant and can be systematically implemented. Firm grasp of networks, client servers, and distributed computing topology, software development lifecycle, with background in Vendor Management, Quality Process, SOX, SEI-CMMI, IEEE, and ISO 9000 Standards and Framework. Well rounded knowledge of the following:
Deploying new technologies and work processes
Full software development life cycle implementation and testing practices
Proven mergers and acquisitions practices of multi billion dollar companies
Possess strong budget planning and forecasting foresight
Full deployment and implementation of third party Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tools
Providing astute leadership direction and defining critical solutions
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer Platforms: SUN, HPUX, IBM AIX, AUSPEX, VAX/VMS, Windows 2K/XP/Vista, LAN
Languages: BORNE Shell, KORN Shell, UNIX Shell
Business Tools: LiveLink, DocShare, Interleaf, FrameMaker, GroupWise, CC Mail, Outlook, EXCEED, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Visio), PeopleSoft, sPRO, BrassRing
Version Control: IBM Rational Synergy CM, IBM Rational ClearCase, PVCS-Version Manager, PVCS-Dimensions, UNIX-RCS, UNIX-SCCS, Envy VisualAge Java / SmallTalk
Defect Tracking and Service Tools: IBM Rational Synergy Change, PVCS Tracker, IBM Rational ClearTrack, IBM Rational-DDTS, Process Management: PVCS Dimensions, HP Service Desk
Testing: HP Quality Center, HP Performance Center, HP Load Runner, HP Diagnostics, HP SiteScope, HP WinRunner, HP QuickTest Professional HP TestDirector, Silk Performer, VeriComm, VeriPort, NeuStar, SQL Server
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SPRINT NEXTEL, Irving, Texas 1996 – 2009
Manager of Programming (1999 – 2009)
Managed the resources satisfying business demands for both Enterprise Application Software Development and Enterprise Testing with all the Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tools and reporting needs.
Led team through a major upgrade of IBM Rational Synergy Suite of applications that included migration of the data base from Informix to Oracle and enabling the system to remain operational 24 hours a day; thereby, saving an estimated $1.5M annually through productivity improvements.
Created a partnership with Enterprise Testing to automate the order entry process for downstream application which saved $113,000 per release.
Coordinated the TestDirector & Quality Center upgrades from both legacy companies without impact to our customers and saving $754,000 without compromising quality, budget and meeting deadlines.
Saved $150,000 in consultant fees for setting up HP Quality Center by assessing the situation and delivering the product ahead of schedule.
Coordinated and implemented plans in support of a server consolidation as part of Merger and Acquisition of Nextel reducing hardware maintenance cost by $5M.
Coordinated the spin off of EMBARQ LOCAL Company 3rd party vendor licenses renewals, termination, and transfer as part of initial Court mandate for the acquisition of Nextel. Renegotiated contracts under one Master Agreement a savings of $265,000 annually. Accomplished the decommissioning of legacy Nextel TestDirector (TD), and successfully moved and trained 500+ Testers over to Synergy Change.
Established IBM Rational Change Synergy / HP Quality Center as the defect/change/issue tool in support of the “Adopt and Go” corporate direction for Enterprise Testing.
Technology Specialist Architect (1998 – 1999)
Provided high level integrated solutions for Information Technology to better manage the infrastructure of software development projects going though the pipeline.
Ensured all licensing were co-termed and negotiated unlimited licenses with Hewlett Packard to support offshore testing which reduced the overall annual maintenance and synergy savings of $1,5M
Led effort to decommission 3rd party software applications that were deemed not suitable or redundant for new Enterprise Architecture Framework after a Merger and Acquisition.
Coordinated with Server/Storage/Backup group on server architecture and established a $250,000 cost effective solution to ensure s...
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