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Detroit, Mi

• Managed a team of up to 21 architects, developers and technicians that supported over 30 systems that provide operator HMI’s, product scheduling and real-time data collection for 17 process areas. Responsible for a wide range of software services • Responsible for enhancements, troubleshooting systems and identifying root cause.• Worked closely with operations management and quality assurance engineers throughout the plant to prioritize work, set expectations and understand their requirements.• Drove use of Java, C and Python development languages to replace legacy Fortran code.• Instituted use of version control and peer reviews for all software development.• Led a consolidation of computer rooms, eliminated 4 computer rooms and moving servers into hardened computer rooms with redundant power and networking.• Standardized hardware, eliminating obsolete server hardware and reducing the number of server families to 2.• Team rewrote 2 Modcomp systems to modern Linux using C and Java with an Oracle database.• Team migrated 6 OpenVMS VAX and 5 AlphaServer systems to Intel based Integrity servers running current version of OpenVMS.• Stabilized production support through thorough root cause analysis, FMEA, implementation of Preventive Maintenance procedures, modernization of hardware and software. Reduced factory delay time due to our systems by 45%. Reduced frequency of critical tickets by 23%.• Co-leader of six sigma project that improved yield and an annual savings over $250,000/year.• Team designed and developed an in innovative control system for galvanizing line written in Java using an Oracle database and Linux servers.

Coordinated activities of 4 engineersProvided weekly reports on team activitiesThoroughly investigated mill delays, developing detailed incident reportsProvided 24x7 support for 8 systems

Led development of centralized PostgreSQL database system for Cold Rolling & Finishing SystemsImplemented Daily Report of Operations web application in Python and PHPImplemented 3-D shape reporting system using gnuplot, Postscript, C and PHP

Enhanced and maintained VAX and LynxOS systems for #5 PicklerDeveloped graphical operator screens for #5 PicklerWrote critical data collection system Developed system for tracking coils throughout 5 warehouse buildings

Performed data analysis for Cold Rolling divisionImplemented Statistical Process Control charting Operations representative for #5 Pickling Line, a major capitol project that replaced 2 Pickling lines

Masters, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science