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Support IDeaS's data backup and restore environment using Simpana's CommVault software. ★ Analyzes and troubleshoot backup job failures and remediate them in timely fashion. ★ Continually evaluates performance of the system, make and implement recommendations as based on requirements and vendor best practices. ★ Implements new releases and maintenance patches of backup software. ★ Improves and automates backup and restore procedures and environment by creating Workflow programs.★ Works with the OS Support Teams to resolve any OS, hardware, or network based issues that may impact optimal performance of backup.★ Collaborates as a member of a Global Technology Team to support IT infrastructure to meet business needs.

Hopkins, Mn

Designed, developed, configured, and supported data quality rules using SAP’s Information Steward and Data Services software used to generate reports identifying defective data.★ Recommended, implemented, and maintained use of Metapedia, a glossary module within Information Steward, which provided information about each rule and link(s) to detailed information for end users. ★ Improved report quality by converting all productive Data Services jobs to Control-M scheduling and implemented process to automate failed Information Steward jobs into Remedy incidents.★ Designed and maintained SharePoint site tracking data quality rules which standardized rule details and provided phase indicator used for metrics and workflow.★ Directed Level 2 team assuring requests, daily audits, and processes were performed correctly and provided process work instructions.★ Identified gap and created process for decommissioning data quality rules which reached end of life.Support SAP Netweaver Portals★ Directed offshore Portal team and assisted in projects and troubled areas.★ Standardized the automated and manual Portal validation steps.★ Identified and corrected inconsistencies between DEV, QA, and Productive landscapes.

Engineered, implemented, and supported solutions for Cargill’s data backup infrastructure.★ Backup subject matter expert in the global lifecycle project involved planning with infrastructure decision makers, business unit decision makers, and vendors.★ Improved backup internal reporting with custom Visual Basic scripts, HTML code, and SQL queries.★ Designed custom tape handlers’ reports involving tapes to remove, tapes for reuse, and tapes eligible for destruction.★ Influenced infrastructure decision makers to add smaller / cheaper tape library to framework.★ Subject matter expert on media management involving reporting, archiving, encrypting, and tape destruction process.★ Provided documentation, training, and mentoring to contractors, new team members, Level 1, and Level 2 support.★ Convinced key decision makers to switch tape library vendors and worked with infrastructure managers to develop small/medium/large tape library standards.

Provided enterprise storage and backup/recovery infrastructure support to Cargill business units globally. ★ Managed Remedy queue monitoring teams’ assigned incidents and changes for Global Hosting compliance and reduced level of incidents not reaching Service Level Agreements.★ Researched and resolved incidents using multiple resources.★ Monitored health of the environment, identified, and resolved potential problems.★ Identified work process improvements and created relevant documentation.★ Performed software installations and upgrades as well as patching for both hardware and software.★ Contributed to root cause analysis and solution development for complex problems.

Provided initial 2nd level support for products including: Active Directory, Authorized Business Unit Contacts, Dell Premier Page, Directory Services, Domain Name System, Domain Registration, IP Telephones, Lotus Notes Ids, MAC addresses, Network Access Agreements, Email, Public Distribution Lists, Remote Access, Rename of Client Applications, viaTIL Accounts, and data restores★ Designed and maintained web accessible forms and reference databases to be used by global clients.★ Managed projects including recommending, developing, and implementing process improvements, enforcing Information Protection (IP) standards, and resolving issues identified by audit reports.★ Maintained procedural documentation, educating team members regarding changes to products and services, identifying recurring issues and resolving with service owners or customers. ★ Designed and maintained main frame and AS/400 automation programs using OPS/MVS and CA Automation Point software with the REXX programming language