The Creative Coast Alliance

Programmer/Analyst

Juan Perez — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:51:52 -0400

Summary: I have worked as a computer programmer, analyst, tester and team lead, on platforms ranging from Mainframes to Unix servers to PCs for twenty years prior to the internet bubble. I have experience with embedded C++ in avionics and Java EJBs using LDAP. I have also programmed in Oracle PL/SQL, Sybase Transact/SQL, SQL, Perl, awk, sed, c, FORTRAN-77, PL/I, and assembler. I took a career break to get an FAA mechanics license (A&P) and a multiengine commercial pilot license.

Goals: I would like to resume my career in a creative work environment offering technically challenging projects. I also want to further my education with a Master’s degree so that I can manage projects.

Education: Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics in April 1984 with a minor in Mathematics and a strong background in computers from the University of Dayton, in Dayton, Ohio.

11/03–Present

Received an FAA A&P certificate in December 2005 from Georgia Aviation and Technical College in Eastman, GA. I have recently been working as an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic.

09/02-11/03 Universal Avionics Systems Corp, Norcross, GA

Designed the User Interface for an airplane cockpit instrument using Model/View/Controller architecture. Coded the software using C++. The software runs embedded on a Hitachi processor board driving a color LCD display in an avionics box which tunes ARINC and CSDB radios via serial buses. Wrote the software requirements document for FAR Part 25 certification. Worked with hardware engineers to isolate hardware failures. Mentored employees on writing test plans and problem reports.

01/02-04/02 Intelitix (as contractor), Norcross, GA

Designed, coded and documented a Java process to authorize user permissions to web pages for a ticketing application using an LDAP server. The process intercepts JSP page requests on an existing JBoss application to grant or deny the user access to a page via a set of permissions stored on an OpenLDAP server. The permissions are granted and revoked from the users via user groups which are assigned to web pages. Also, wrote requirements for the administration of the permissions in the LDAP server.

02/01-04/01 Siemens AG (as contractor), Alpharetta, GA

Systems Analyst on a pilot project for an eCommerce website. Hired short-term just before site went live to help development team achieve existing deadlines. Major task was to design and code an update process for the WebSphere (NetCommerce) Product Catalog. This process extracted product and category data from an i2 hierarchical object database (Aspect), created the corresponding WebSphere relational table formats, and updated the WebSphere product catalog on a nightly basis using SQL and SQL loader scripts (Oracle 8i database). Also wrote ftp client and encryption client in Java for use in existing Java business processes. Automated a Visual Basic database extract program to run nightly on an NT server. Wrote korn shell scripts to automate transfer of data files between Mainframe and Unix server for order information. Mentored employees on Java, SQL, sed, awk, Unix.

10/00-12/00 Serengeti Software (as contractor), Atlanta, GA

Systems Analyst for a small startup company. Redesigned and rewrote an administration GUI for a Loyalty Engine. (GUI had been inherited from overseas company in malfunctioning state - though parts were already in production.) GUI consisted of Java Swing clients calling servlets across a URL Connection using a proprietary protocol, on a BEA WebLogic Application Server. Servlets acted as HTTP front-end to EJBs (both CMP and BMP) to expose an Oracle database. Improved functionality of GUI and performance of EJBs using verbal requirements from customer. Maintained servlets for production API which served up responses in XML based on database queries.

03/00-08/00 MetLife (as contractor), Atlanta, GA

Systems Analyst on a pilot project to create EJB-based intranet security components. Wrote new APIs for EJB components to retrieve user profile information from a NetScape LDAP directory (4.11). Installed and deployed LDAP directory in production environment. Discovered bug in IBMs LDAP JNDI provider package concerning expired passwords by decompiling Java code, wrote workaround code to modify LDAP passwords using NetScape Java SDK and worked with IBM to isolate the problem. Responsible for administration of Visual Source Safe repository and deployment of security components into the production environment. Wrote and deployed GUI test client for team using Swing components with IBMs Visual Age IDE. Mentored employees in Java, WebSphere Application Server 3.02, NetScape LDAP server 4.11, Awk and Korn shell. Worked closely with IBM marketers and developers to isolate problems with Stateful Session Beans in WebSphere Application Server 3.02. Wrote prototype code using RSA BSAFE SDK to retrieve certificates from a Keon server. Created and maintained acceptance test environments on Compaq NT servers for end users of security components. Facilitated architectural discussions to gather requirements for “single login” project.

09/99-03/00 SunTrust Bank (as contractor), Atlanta, GA

Systems Analyst on Web-enabled banking application. Coded web pages using Java, JavaScript and HTML on a NetDynamics Application server. Installed Netscape 3.63 Webserver, NetDynamics 5.0 Application server, DB2Connect and a NetDynamics PAC for CICS on a Sun Sparc server. Served as defect coordinator. Responsible for evaluating defects from test team, estimating amount of work required for fix, assigning fixes to employees and mentoring employees in Java. Also responsible for labeling software releases using Visual Source Safe and deploying software releases to Test and QA servers.

08/98-07/99 BellSouth Applied Technologies (as contractor), Norcross, GA

Coded a graphical user interface in Java, for a billing system, which displayed customer information on a web browser, across an intranet, allowing users to quickly respond to customer billing queries. The displays were written using Java Servlets (JSDK 2.0 on Jrun servlet engine), which created dynamic HTML, based on billing data retrieved via JDBC, from an Oracle database. Modified IDL for backend CORBA server for the billing operations interface. Wrote Korn shell scripts to deploy the billing system elements (GUI, Corba server). Prior to that, wrote SQL queries to implement new billing functionality and rewrote existing SQL queries to improve performance for an interim internet billing system used by BellSouth's Dot Net subsidiary. The system was written in SQL/Sybase wrapped by Korn shell scripts.

02/85-08/98 Independent Consultant

Systems Analyst at various Fortune 500 companies including: Alltel, CDC, P&G, MCI, S3 Technologies, Integral Systems, and Computer Sciences Corporation.

Computer O/S Experience: Sun SPARC (Solaris), HP-9000 (Unix), DEC VAX (VMS 4.4), IBM 3090 (MVS/XA), CDC Cyber (NOS), UNIVAC 90/80 (VS/9), Data General MV/15000 (AOS/VS, AOS/RT-32), Data General NOVA (RDOS), MODCOMP Classic (MAX IV).

Mid to high end Network Engineer

Christian Brian Young — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:09:18 -0500

Christian Brian Young
825 Canyon Oak Loop
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
912.228.1364(cell)
HYPERLINK "mailto:christian.young@boboki.com?subject=Position%20Avaliable" christian.young@boboki.com

PROFILE: IT Professional with more than 15 years hands-on experience providing the full range of networking services, desktop support, and web programming for multiple local offices for multi-national corporations.

Work History/Experience

2008 to Pres Schneider National Savannah, Ga
Network En.........gineer
Converting a multi-server/OS environment into a virtualized system using VMWare ESXi with high availability fail-over, stored on a single fiber SAN.
Converted multiple external warehouses from and older 192. subnet to a new 10. subnet, converting all servers, services, edge devices(routers, managed switches, time clocks), and workstations during 24/7 primetime pushes.
Fixed, recovered, and redeployed Exchange services for 100+ employees. Massive corruption in the edbs with multiple stores needed to be fixed.
Designed a “site-in-a-box” solution with failover and backup solutions for instant site deployment and or emergency site deployments.
Rewrote all login scripts and group policies rolling out Office 2007 and a host of custom applications.
Migrated a new domain master migrating over DNS, DHCP, WINS, and Active Directory services with minimal downtime.
Deployed multiple failover DNS servers and a Domain Catalog failover with load balancing.
Create a up-to-date hardware and software inventory, upgrading hardware and pushing out updates from a WSUS server based off findings.
Monitor, create, and maintain High Jump shipping software with SQL back ends.

2007 to 2008 The Coastal Bank Pooler, Ga
Senior Network Administrator

Converted a multi-server/OS environment into a single-server virtualized system using VMWare with dynamic instant fail-over, stored on a single SAN.
Converted multiple external branches from T1 VPN solutions to a Metro Ethernet WAN solution with Layer 7 QoS, decreasing costs and improving speeds ten fold.
Implemented a single point of failure tape backup library solution increasing backup storage, speed, and reliability while decreasing overhead, maintenance, and cost.
Engineered and implemented e-mail spam and web filtering solutions cutting spam and the cost of it by more than 90% while reducing employee time inefficiency due to non-work oriented web browsing.
Replaced out-dated anti-virus software with a new solution providing excellent centralized protection with minimal cost and implementation time.
Created a library of computer ghost images to optimize repair and new hardware deployment times.
Reorganized existing data stores and imported existing personal stores from both servers and users systems to the central SAN ensuring data was easily accessible, secure, and part of the backup schedule.
Managed vendor relationships for hardware and software to include Fidelity IFS, Digital Dimensions Inc, Dell, HP, SecureWorks, SafeSystems, Barracuda Networks, and Cisco.
Created IT structure and procedures to support bank wide infrastructure with minimal staffing requirements while exceeding previous levels of support.
Implemented a successful “Zero down time/Zero Data loss” Disaster and Recovery Plan.
Manage and support hardware and software infrastructure for in-house operations.

2004 to 2007 Systems Connect Inc. Savannah, Ga
Chief Technical Officer

Full network engineering and administration functions.
Network security and firewall engineering and administration.
Worked close with clients to assess their needs and wants and translate that into the most cost effective turn-key solution we could provide on their budget.
Evaluated and re-assessed networks currently in place to generate a best course of action for the purchase and implementation of an updated network.
Provide fast and responsive PC, printer, and network break and fix.
Create and implement clients’ custom configurations for both their networks and their desktops.
Provided daily consulting to help clients make the appropriate decisions in every aspect of their network and applications.
Held many onsite contracts for general network and printer maintenance.
Authorized HP and Lexmark printer repair.
Setup network and traffic monitoring software to aid customers in better understanding and administering their networks.
Administered multiple networks that were using Citrix clients, and provided rollout solutions for company wide upgrades to the host systems.
Configured multiple clients with Cisco pix solutions for firewall and VPN connectivity.
Built and repaired client computers in-house and on site.
Managerial tasks including resolving employee issues, raises, evaluations, and other menial managerial tasks.
Lead network engineer in charge of cross training current employees to help make them more productive and valuable to the company.
In charge of translating the business owner’s wants and needs of its employees to the employees in a manner at which they are able to understand and produce required results.
“Go To” manager when a problem arose which our employees could not handle.
In charge of all future business and budget planning, including a move of the building and a total migration to a new hosting firm.

2003 to 2004 Entre`Solutions Savannah, Ga
Systems Engineer

2002 to 2003 Vigilant Services/NMCI Jacksonville, Fl
Systems Engineer

100% Road Warrior.
Set up application testing environment at each location.
Compile list of applications to be tested.
Contact and schedule test dates with customer.
Locate software for test.
Install software of a secure network.
Engineer solution for failing applications to work on the secure network, not limited to network workarounds, port redirections, and database administration.
Pass or fail application based on ability to function in the network by a list of rules. Inform customer of the status of the application in a manner that would leave them happy even if their application failed.
Extended documentation of install processes, re-engineering, and finally last results in multiple formats and in multiple locations.
Network traces of all applications on a multi-layered enterprise network.
Worked mostly with “problem” applications that were Oracle or Citrix based and had problems with running through multiple firewalls.

2002 to 2002 Convergys/Cisco Jacksonville, Fl
Tier 2 Phone Support

Answered incoming phone calls for Cisco Support.
Trouble shoot and fixed customer problems over phone.
Was on the high-touch team for big tier 1 companies.
Floor managerial duties at night.
In charge of contacting internal help-desk to resolve network issues and troubleshoot.

1999 to 2002 CST Inc. at NAS Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
Webmaster/Senior Network Administrator

Project Management for both Web and Network services.
Designed and implemented NT 4.0 than NT2000 network.
Implemented DNS, DHCP, WINS, and NAT services.
Implemented and maintained IIS and Exchange services.
Implemented Cognos and Citrix servers.
Configured Citrix clients through VPN.
Network content and bandwidth monitoring.
Internet and Intranet planning, design, implementation, and maintenance. Intranet built with Microsoft Sharepoint.
Building custom Web Applications in ASP/VBScript with SQL database.
Building custom Feedback and Survey in ASP/VBScript with Access database.
Web Graphic and Logo design for Command.
Created custom pages per customer’s requirements.
Created desktop support system for call handling in-house.
Break-fix of desktop systems for 300+ clients.
Implemented computer ghosting system to make desktop reloads quick.
Server hardware troubleshooting/break-fix.
Worked with Cisco switches to configure network, including setting up a VPN.
all networks, including running fiber and working the punch-down boards.
Lead our team in getting all systems and legacy applications NMCI certified.
Worked closely with many teams on the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet project.

Education and Professional Development

2003 Multiple HP and Lexmark Certifications.

2001 MCSD (Microsoft Certified Systems Developer)
2001 Person VUE CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster)

2000 Holder of multiple certifications from HYPERLINK "http://www.brainbench.com" BrainBench
1999 CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

1997 A+ Certification for Windows 95, CompTIA/Productivity Point

1997 IBM Certified Engineer

1997 Toshiba Certification

Experienced Computer Professional Seeks Contract Work

Marvin Heery — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:39:36 -0500

Experienced technologist seeks contract work in a broad range of areas. Has held many positions within the technology sector, from business development, market research & operational management positions as an entrepreneur to detailed computer technology consulting to individuals & small businesses. Detailed resume & brochure of services available upon request. Website review & services involving blogging, community building around content, website content development strategies to support a sma............ll business as well as technology selection & reviews of ROI on those investments with recommendations for improvement in resource usage a capability applied to growing, sustaining & building a small business.

Hyperion System Admin (Planning)

Andrew Smith — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:17:52 -0500

Highly-motivated professional possessing over 14 years of diversified accounting and financial system business expertise. Effective communicator with excellent organization and problem-solving skills.

 Financial Systems/IT: Knowledge in financial systems implementations and upgrades. Reporting design and development expert. Assisted in leading project roles including GL, systems interface, data conversion, and reporting.
 Accounting: Extensive experience in accounting and finance. Roles include staff accountant, senior accountant, and financial analyst. Industry experience includes restaurant, construction products, entertainment, telecommunications, and manufacturing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NOVELIS,, INC.
Atlanta, GA ▪ April 2007 – present
 Hyperion Planning Global Administrator
Support a user community by designing, building, and maintaining Hyperion Planning Applicaion, vs 9.2.
▪ Assisted with implementation of Hyperion Planning vs 9.2.
▪ Responsible for webform development, reports development, security, and overall system maintenance of Planning application for 150 global users, including monthly Forecast, Annual Plan, & 5-Year Strategic Plan.
▪ Create and modify calculation scripts and Business Rules for application.
▪ Maintain/develop Essbase data load rules to ensure data integrity
▪ Administer user Security between Shared Services, the Planning Desktop, and AAS.
▪ Train new users on the Planning system, including navigation, Webforms, Reports, and Essbase Add-In.

TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.
Atlanta, GA ▪ August 2004 – April 2007
 Senior Financial Systems Analyst
Support a user community by designing, building, and maintaining PeopleSoft and Hyperion Planning reporting objects.
▪ Managed the development, review, testing, and maintenance of automated webforms and system reports for month-end Actuals close, Forecast, Budget, and Long-Range Plan processes for multiple user groups within the Turner Entertainment Division.
▪ Assisted with PS 8.8 upgrade: rebuilt and tested existing PS7.5 reports and queries for upgrade from a client-based system to a web-based.
▪ Assisted with the Hyperion Planning Implementation (vs 4.1) by creating and supporting approximately 35 custom webforms and 55 reports for multiple user groups.
▪ Assisted with Hyperion Planning reconfiguration. Analyzed member hierarchies within Planning to synch up with PS8.8 chartfields and Trees. Reviewed coding and re-tested all reporting objects (webforms and reports) within UAT environment prior to moving objects into Production environment.

CAP GEMINI ERNST & YOUNG, LLP
Atlanta, GA ▪ June 1999 - May 2004
 Consultant
Team member on Reporting team to design and build 32 reports for client’s tax department.
▪ Worked closely with business owners in gathering requirements and designing each report.
▪ Worked with the report developers assisting them with understanding the requirements for build process within SQR.
▪ Managed process to establish timeline and deliverable goals.
Team lead on Revenue Interface to automate client billing system for PeopleSoft conversion.
▪ Lead the testing efforts for the revenue interface for 15 divisions for 2 separate ‘go-lives’; managed to project plan and achieved ‘go-live’ deadline ahead of schedule.
▪ Supported divisions after each successful ‘go-live’.
▪ Worked with divisional controllers to solve complex issues related to data testing and the reconciliation processes of their data between the Legacy system and PeopleSoft.
▪ Assisted with GL conversion process; created management reporting trees, set up Scopes, Report Requests, built ad-hoc reports and queries, and tested data to ensure accuracy between PeopleSoft and Legacy system.
Team member for design phase of an Inmate Management System.
▪ Assisted in the design of an Inmate Management System that would give the correctional facility a 360 degree view of an inmates’ data and alleviate duplication of duties, excessive paperwork, and miscommunication throughout the facility.
▪ Performed current and future state analysis of functional areas and compiled into process flow diagrams.
▪ Lead future state process design sessions with client personnel to disiminate our findings.
▪ Compared client needs with software capabilities, and performed gap analysis for each functional area to prepare client for the next project phase.

 Financial Analyst
Supported the Senior Management and Partners in establishing and monitoring new client engagements for the Manufacturing Sector of our Consulting Group.
▪ Managed over $30 million in client engagements by measuring engagement profitability, tracking revenue and expenses, forecasting project economics, executing billing, monitoring collections, and preparing monthly Sector analysis report for upper management.

RTM RESTAURANT GROUP
Atlanta, GA ▪ October 1997 – June 1999
 Senior Accountant
▪ Responsible for all accounting functions for 35 Arby’s restaurants, including payroll, accounts payable, and monthly close. Managed one clerical position.
▪ Performed monthly P&L, Balance Sheet and Expense analysis, and bank reconciliations.

QUIKRETE COMPANIES
Atlanta, GA ▪ October 1994 – October 1997
 Staff Accountant

EDUCATION

Georgia Southern University ▪ Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance ▪ August 1993

SKILLS

Hyperion Planning, vs 4.1 & 9.2
Hyperion Reports for Planning, vs 4.1 & 9.2
Essbase, vs 9.0
Essbase Add-In Tool
Hyperion SmartView for Planning
PeopleSoft Financials v7.5 & 8.8
PeopleSoft nVision & Query
SQL 2005
Advanced MS Office

CERTIFICATIONS

Hyperion Essbase Certified ▪ September 2007

accounting

april v. brinson — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:58:42 -0500

April V. Brinson
104 Oyster Shell Road E-4, Savannah, Georgia 31410
Email: flbeach87@hotmail.com Cell: 904-982-1676

Summary:
A motivated professional born and raised in Savannah, Georgia seeking a position in her home town. Experienced in all areas of accounting; accounts payable, audits, budgeting, credit, collections and invoicing. A decisive leader with proven success in office administration and management.

Core Competencies:
• Cooperative and flexible, able to handle multi............ple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident team player who also works well independently
• Strong analytical, computational, problem solving and time management skills
• Effective communicator with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Professional Experience:
ARCO INC, Savannah, GA July – November 15, 2008
Accounts Payable: Coding, checking, and input of all invoices in a timely manner. Ensure costs are coded correctly to each job function (job costs). Problem resolutions for vendors, cutting and processing checks to vendors. Close out of monthly accounts payable. Utilized Sage Master Builder.
Laid off due to lack of work in the commercial paving industry.

Defense Security Services-DS 2, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA May – July 14, 2008
Contractor Position – General Clerk Three
Worked in the Helicopter Reset Program

CSX Railroad, Inc., Jacksonville, FL 2004 - 2007
Contractor – Corporate Sales & Use Tax Department
Prepare tax returns and related reports, to ensure that the company and its subsidiaries comply with all state, local and use tax laws and regulations. Prepare audit papers for state audits.
• Preparation and timely filing of multi-state Sales and Use tax returns monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, and semi-annually (analyze data reports for compliance on returns).
• Update tax information into specialized tax software for 23 states and process as appropriate.
• Assist Manager of Audits; preparing spreadsheets, research, analyze invoices and review backup data for any possible credits and organizing records (reverse audits).
• Completed special tax projects, statistical reports and worked with States to abate assessments.

BCM Services Inc., Jacksonville, FL
Bookkeeper 2000 - 2004
Property Management Company with large account base of properties.
• Maintaining bank and money market accounts for 67 properties, total bank accounts 101
• Processing invoices, coding, input, and cutting checks, problem resolutions for vendors
• Created recurring invoices and management fees, processed 1099’s and 1096, coordinated vendor tax information

Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Division of Merck, Westborough, MA.
Accounts Payable Coordinator 1995 - 1999
• Identified and streamlined high volume invoice vendors for consolidation
• Implemented new billing procedure reducing Temporary Agency invoicing from 124 a month to one each week
• Generated over a million dollars in weekly check runs, approval and distributions

Nedlloyd Lines USA Corp., Charleston, SC.
International Shipping Line 1989 - 1994
Manager of Finance and Administration / South Atlantic Division
Established and implemented a broad range of policies and procedures with regard to overall finance department (five branch offices in division). This entailed:
• Operational supervision of payables, receivables, invoicing, budgeting and auditing, supervised staff of 16 direct and indirect employees (hands on manager)
• Facilitated appropriate credit and collection decisions, oversaw freight collections and proper application (monthly goal of 90% current for five offices) monthly collections ranged in the millions, authorization of annual bad debt write-offs
• Prepared, reviewed and analyzed monthly management cost reports and provided all financial reports required by headquarters
• Reconciliation of monthly close-out reports to accrue for valid expenses or to release estimates
• Perform expense report audits and audit five divisional offices on a semi-annual basis
• Provide direct assistance to personnel regarding insurance, claims and benefits
• Forecast office equipment and service needs, prepare capital budget requests, justify expenses, coordinate purchase and installation, monitor all lease agreements

Software:

AS400, Business Objects, Crystal Reports, Citrix, Email, Excel, Internet, MS Word, Oracle, MS Outlook, Peachtree, Sage Master Builder, Solomon, Sieble Dashboard, State Tax Websites, Tops, Visual Link, Windows XP, Windows Vista 2007, Win-Zip
Tax Software: Insource, Intranet, Web Filing, Zytax.
Office Machines: Calculator, Copiers, Fax Machine, Printers

Education

Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA.
Savannah Vocational Technical School, Savannah, GA.
Professional Training: Leadership Skills; Team Management; Interpersonal Skills; Delegating Responsibility; Empowerment
Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Westborough, MA: Member of Finance Task Force

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