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NISA Investment Advisors, LLCSr Platform Engineer
Jan. 2023 - Feb. 2025Clayton, Missouri, United States• Spearheaded maintenance and enhancement of company applications using DevOps tools like JFrog Artifactory, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and more.
• Streamlined infrastructure as code (IaC) practices by importing AWS, Datadog, and JFrog resources into Terraform.
• Implemented security code scanning with Snyk in Azure DevOps CICD Pipelines, enhancing development operations' security posture.
• Led and trained junior and senior-level platform engineers
• Technical lead for the observability pillar utilizing and implementing Datadog cloud application
World Wide TechnologyDevOps Engineer
Oct. 2019 - Dec. 2022Greater St. Louis AreaProvide operational experience and systems thinking to the software delivery process to provide fast, valuable feedback, while building a culture of experimentation within the delivery team. Cloud Platforms - AWS - Azure Infrastructure as Code - Terraform - Design, create, maintain existing and future infrastructure as code (IaC)
- Implement and improve the CI/CD pipelines - Identify and elevate system constraints around environment creation, code deployment, testing, and architecture - Create fast and frequent feedback loops within the software delivery pipeline - Enable whole system observability - Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfers, and mentorship to peers
BoeingTechnical Architect (DevOps / IDE Tools)
Feb. 2016 - Sep. 2019HazelwoodProvide SME level 3 support for the following enterprise applications: IBM Rational ClearCase, Ansible Tower and Coverity in a DevOps environment. Solve level 3 production enterprise application support tickets (utilizing JIRA and TFS to track issues/tickets/CRs) for the following software applications: IBM Rational ClearCase, Ansible Tower and Coverity; i.e. solve the issues no one else can solve. Responsible for managing the following environments for several software applications: Production, Pre-production and Development. This includes Windows and Redhat Linux VM servers. Perform System Admin tasks on Linux and Windows servers: upgrade software applications, upgrade operating systems, manage NFS mount points, manage permissions on files and directories, etc. Set direction / responsible for enterprise system architecture for assigned applications. Enterprise System Components used include: virtual machine (VM) servers using vCenter, NAS storage devices, Windows Server and RHEL operating systems, server aliases, vanity URLs, NFS mounts, and F5 load balancing for HA implementation. Mentor Administrators and users of: IBM Rational ClearCase, Ansible Tower, Linux shell scripting and automation ideas and strategies. On-call support for responding to application and server outages; responsible for resolving the assigned managed area of the enterprise application infrastructure. Implement Change Requests assigned as an implementer of: Dev, Pre-prod and Production environments for the enterprise, i.e. Ansible Tower, Coverity and ClearCase. Create and maintain documentation for administrators and users in relation to the responsible applications (ClearCase, Ansible and Coverity). In addition to creating Disaster Recovery plans. Create and implement Ansible playbooks (YAML), ksh scripts, Python and Perl scripts for automating manual procedures; Ex. Installing and upgrading applications, upgrading RHEL OS and management of server configuration management.
Federal Aviation AdministrationSr Rational Tools Administrator
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2015Egg Harbor Township, New JerseyClearCase administrator brought on-board to manage the project's ClearCase environment (Dev, Test and PROD). Major goal was to perform the following: upgrade the Linux servers to RHEL 6.8, upgrade ClearCase from multiple versions (5.x, 6.x, 7.x) to 8.0.1.7 for servers and all clients, upgrade all VOBs (178) to schema 80 and feature level 5 and relocate all VOBs to the new Linux servers.
Ford Motor CompanySr. Software Configuration Management Associate
Sep. 2014 - Oct. 2014Dearborn, MIShort-term contract:
• Gap analysis performed in current SCM processes and environment. Proposed customized SCM solution for an Agile software development environment providing complete traceability of project software artifacts.
• Managed daily build and deployment process of the development environment. Tools used: AccuRev, uBuild and Webshpere Application Server.
• Overhauled the SCM plan, bringing it up-to-date allowing project team members to have clear guidelines to follow, reducing confusion.
BenefitfocusSr. Quality Assurance Analyst
Jun. 2013 - Jul. 2014Charleston, South Carolina AreaTested very large and complex web applications that were built to manage benefits for any size company,
WellPointRational Tools Administrator
Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2013Responsible for managing the 2003.06 suite of tools. In addition to being the primary person for administering ClearQuest 8.0.1 in the production environment. Processed all trouble tickets that were in reference to all tools listed above. Responded to all customers in a timely manner and resolved their issues regarding the Rational Tools responsible for approximately 8,500 users.
WellPointRational Tools SME / Process Engineer / UAT Manager
Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2013Fredericksburg, VAIn charge of the User Acceptance Testing effort for our Enterprise Architecture team. This has involved managing a team of users for our ClearQuest Enterprise Defect Tracking tool. As the SDLC goes through each cycle, the testers are then activated for the UAT phase of the SDLC to test. My current position has allowed me to setup Rational Quality Manager (RQM) from the ground up. Taking our team from testing utilizing Excel spreadsheets to leveraging a centralized test management tool to gain more control over our test environment. This has allowed us to improve the management of our UAT test process by better test case assignment and monitoring capabilities. This improved test environment has also given us better traceability to our requirements and defects/enhancements. RQM also gives us the potential to create an automated test environment and allows us a central repository for our test cases/scripts per release. As time goes on, we will now have the capability to grow and manage our regression test case repository much easier. The testers have found RQM to be a very valuable tool as well.
Federal Bureau of InvestigationSr. Software CM Specialist
Apr. 2009 - Aug. 2009The "go-to-guy" as the Sr. Rational tools administrator; ClearCase, ClearQuest, RequisitePro, CQTM & Functional Tester
Managing a project plan to migrate several development projects from CVS & Star to the Rational suite
Responsible for fully implementing and supporting the Rational tools environment; to include installing (server & desktop), implementing, & training
Integrated ClearCase & ClearQuest on Windows; integrated ReqPro & ClearQuest; integrated Functional Tester & ClearQuest Test Manager; integrated ReqPro & ClearQuest Test Manager
Implemented a common state flow for all development projects; to include creating a database, schema, multiple record types, modified & added Perl hook code & implemented a security model per project
Setup VOBS, 3-layer branching structure, triggers & baseline label scheme; help manage branch merging for development team leads
Supports developers on day-to-day issues
Northrop GrummanSr. Software Configuration Management Specialist
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2009• Responsible for analyzing and improving the current SCM environment for the Defense Travel System (DTS), saving the project time and money by implementing process improvement • Implemented more efficient workflow processes for: defect tracking, requirements tracking, enhancement tracking, document management and CM Library entries utilizing the automated web-based tool, JIRA • Tool administrator for Atlassian JIRA & Confluence • Identified as the backup to the CM Manager • Provided Sr. Level SCM knowledge and experience to the CM Manager • Mentored Jr Level SCM personnel as needed
IT 1 Software ServicesSr. Software CM Specialist
Nov. 2007 - Jan. 2009CM expert and the backup to the CM Manager
Provided Sr. Level SCM knowledge and experience to the CM Manager
Mentored Jr Level SCM personnel as needed
Provides technical hands-on enhancements for the automated CM tools and managing the CM environment for the GTN (Global Transportation Network) Sustainment project. Performing as a backup to the CM Specialist on the P3I development project.
Exceptional hands-on capabilities in which provide CM services such as: build, branch, & label management. In addition to performing complex branch merges and Unix ksh scripting.
Enhance ClearQuest forms, fields, state & stateless record types, public queries and reports.
Manage the software development life cycle within the ClearQuest tool utilizing the state transition matrix.
Provide support to day-to-day needs of ClearCase users
Write new and update existing reports in Crystal Reports that are accessed via ClearQuest web and desktop GUI
Provide release management services to the government (client), which entails: building, packaging, and delivering all software packages that are developed by the GTN engineers
Maintain the current CM processes and procedures and make updates when necessary to stay in compliance with the CMMI level 5 award
Responsible for analyzing and improving the current SCM environment for the Defense Travel System (DTS), saving the project time and money by implementing process improvement
Implemented more efficient workflow processes for: defect tracking, requirements tracking, enhancement tracking, document management and CM Library entries utilizing the automated web-based tool, JIRA
Tool administrator for Atlassian JIRA & Confluence
IT 1 Software ServicesSr. Software Configuration Management Specialist
Aug. 2007 - Jan. 2009Proficient in IBM/Rational ClearCase & ClearQuest. Providing clients with top-notch SCM solutions which in turn allows them to pass audits such as CMMI. Which in turn allows them the opportunity to gain more government contracts due to their SCM maturity level.
Department of StateSr. Software Configuration Management Specialist
Apr. 2007 - Nov. 2007• Managed the CM environment for 100+ projects; Windows/Unix development environment • Provided upgrades to Rational suite software when necessary • Provided recommendations for CM strategies such as: branching, labeling, merging, building, etc. • Trained staff on CM best practices within their development environments • Provided version control (ClearCase) and daily, nightly build procedures • Solved day-to-day issues with any of the Rational suite of tools; ClearCase, ClearQuest, Requisite Pro, & SoDA • Wrote reports in Rational SoDA for the team and management to access the data in ClearQuest in a readable format
CSCSr. Software CM Manager / Technical Lead
Nov. 2004 - Mar. 2007Responsible for managing the CM team and organizational structure Provided CM career planning for CM team staff Participated in the interview and decision making process for hiring into the CM team Liaison between project and customer Created CM architecture/design and presents material to upper management Provided hands-on ClearCase and ksh scripting implementing version control and build environment Trained CM and development staff on how to use ClearCase Unix/NT and project SCM practices Provided release management capability for the packaging and delivery of project deliverables Provided aspects of CM to the project: Change Management, Version Control, Build Management, and Release Management Utilized MS Visual SourceSafe for document management control , version control of documents, and baseline creation of documents Maintained a physical CM library containing CDs and tapes with a check in/out process created in ClearQuest
Northrop GrummanSr. Software Configuration Manager / Consultant
Mar. 2001 - Oct. 2004Setup current ClearCase environment on local Sun Solaris platform
Managed the installation/setup of remote ClearCase environment
Managed and assisted in the setup of Maestro NFS for NT-to-Unix connectivity to the remote VOB
Designed and implemented a customized CM strategy for the usage of ClearCase for COTS products
Trained CM and development staff on how to use ClearCase Unix/NT and project SCM practices
Wrote ksh utility scripts to assist in the day-to-day usage of ClearCase
Document processes and procedures according to SEI/CMM level 3 compliance
Perform SCM duties on several environments from development into test and into production
Managed multi-baselined code with 4 to 5 different environments simultaneously
US Treasury (OCC)Sr. Software Configuration Manager / Consultant
Feb. 2000 - Oct. 2000Provided SCM leadership and direction
Implemented repeatable processes to guide the project towards a more stable environment
Created and implemented a robust systematic build environment Trained management, developers, and testers on all CM-related materials Integrated PVCS Version Manager and SCC API with PowerBuilder Implemented PVCS Tracker for tracking defects and enhancements Provided release management to the project utilizing InstallShield
Network Associates, IncSr. Software Configuration Manager / Consultant
Aug. 1999 - Oct. 1999Analyzed CM processes and recommended improvements that enhanced productivity In-depth analysis of Visual Source Safe, Perforce, and ClearCase SCM tools. Provided documentation for each product and gave a recommendation as to which SCM tool would best suit their needs
Capital OneSr. SCM Specialist
Aug. 1997 - Aug. 1999• Oversaw all SCM practices from early development stages to production and into maintenance phases • Set up Intersolv’s PVCS VM Server 6.0 for web browser access • Set up Intersolv’s PVCS Version Manager 5.3/6.0 to a fully operational version control system for a very large scale OO project • Implemented and managed very successful build environment, utilizing various tools such as: k-shell scripting, Configuration Builder, makefile scripting & Version Manager • Continually enhanced SCM environments to handle project changes as the project matured • Mentored and assigned tasks to junior level SCM specialists • Worked closely with developers on all SCM issues • Built and manipulated application through all phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) • Trained all developers on how to use PVCS Version Manager and Configuration Builder • Maintained the SCM plan, in addition to implementing SCM policies and procedures
Cyborg SystemsLead Software Configuration Manager / Consultant
Mar. 1997 - Aug. 1997Set up Intersolv's PVCS Version Manager 5.3 to a fully operational version control system for a very large scale OO project Established an ISO-9001 and SEI/CMM level 2 compliant SCM environment Implemented and managed a very successful build environment utilizing Configuration Builder, scandeps, MAKE, & NMAKE utilities Customized all make files for MS-Visual C++ and Borland's C++ Builder code Held weekly training classes on how to use PVCS Version Manager 5.3 Established and maintained administrative and user documentation in addition to implementing SCM policies and procedures
MCI TelecommunicationsProgrammer / Analyst / Software Configuration Manager
Nov. 1993 - Jan. 1997Analyzed and maintained Commercial Accounts Receivable (CARMS) system Software Configuration Management for three different groups utilizing Endevor Provided 24 hour on-call programming support for CARMS system Production control for all MCI systems Internal MCI help desk analyst
EDS, an HP CompanyTechnical Associate
Oct. 1990 - May. 1993Provided network expertise for a DoD contract 4GL - Assisted in the creation of the Call and Ticket Tracking system for a DoD help desk System Administrator of help desk systems. Troubleshot end-user break downs Provided phone support for DMSSC network Interfaced between end-users and field technicians
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