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Software Development

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Manage the Server farmArchitect the entire infrastructure of SharePointArchitect solutions within SharePointManage Sites and site structureProvide SME experience to new users and user trainingWork with multiple departments to roll out SharePoint

– Manage and maintain 19 current farms. 2010 through 2013 environments with over 100 servers spread around the world. Environment supports over 20,000 users.– Managing over 40 web applications that encompass Dev, Test and Production environments– Integrate Project Server into the SharePoint environment and work with Project Managers to ensure stable environment.– Reduced server issues from several system and application errors to a few minor errors within the environments. Using SCOM to identify errors and resolve across all farms.– Worked with the web support team to groom team members for future positions for the SharePoint teams. Put together training plan and provided the training.– Document all the processes and environments providing standards and governance documentation that was used for standardizing the use of the SharePoint infrastructure.– Wrote complex PowerShell scripts to automate AD synchronization with SharePoint lists. This was to maintain AD groups for the licensing within SharePoint.– Wrote over 150 PowerShell scripts to help expedite changes and fixes across all the farms.– Write and troubleshoot issues with SSRS reports to help customers find information.– Manage Project Server as an Administrator of the Site.– Troubleshoot issues with multiple methods of self-service BI (SSRS, Excel, PowerPivot, SharePoint Lists)

– Manage HP Proliant G4 DL 360 server hardware.– Installed and Configured Windows Server 2008.– Installed and Configured 3rd Party software to work in Windows environment.– Administrate SharePoint WSS 3.0 Server.– Created and maintain an initial public website that is managed in WSS 3.0 for managing news on gaming and movie for gamers.– Developed custom lists of information.– Use Document management of public documents and web pages.– Use SharePoint Designer 2007 to modify the site MasterPages, CSS, and content.– Created a WIMP (Windows, IIS, MySQL, and PHP) Stack to manage PHP applications.– Created and maintain forums using PHP and PHPBB software.– Creating an ecommerce site using PHP and OSCommerce software.– Create and maintain a library of custom images for site consistency.– Working to create and maintain a SEO plan and implement in stages.– Training co-owner and authors on how to use and update websites.– Custom development based on needs.

– Integrate force command structure information into SharePoint.– Deploy solutions within SharePoint DEV farm and build package for installing in TEST and Prod environments.– Document the solutions as they were developed.– Prepare presentations and demonstrate the solutions for the customer.– Developed with an Agile / SCRUM methodology for completing work in 2 week cycles.– Fully deployed DEV environment including workstations with all desktop applications and full capabilities of external machines. Also fully deployed the Server infrastructure to match the Production environment.– Assembled the final configuration of all the pieces of code that was provided by other team members as they completed work.

o Create custom workflows with Nintex.o Create custom SharePoint web parts and pages using jQuery, XSLT, SPServices, and other technologies.o Sucessfully managed multiple concurrent software requirements on multiple software releases through the entire lifecycle of the process.o Wrote the migration plan for moving from SharePoint MOSS 2007 into SharePoint Enterprise 2010.o Created a dynamic testing package using InfoPath to replace an Excel file that was complex and hard to use.o Mentored team members on multiple areas of SharePoint to improve the teams understanding of the product.o Created and updated documentation that included: Functionality (Current and in development), process improvement, migration plans, wireframe/storyboard, and testing instructions.o Responsible for developing improvements, coding, installation and migration of code written for customer applications.o Review, analyze, and modify web systems including documenting, designing, developing, testing, monitoring, and maintaining as specified.

- SharePoint 2007 custom application development.- Architecting SharePoint 2007 environments and solutions- Architecting SharePoint 2010 environments and solutions- Developing custom web parts- Documentation on enviroments and solutions- Custom .Net solution development- Master Page design and layout development SharePoint 2007 / 2010

Commander Navy Reserve Forces Command – CNRFC– Mapped out whether to use Web Applications, Site Collections or sites when building customer solutions.– Created multiple custom solutions housed in the SharePoint architecture for new applications.– Created a new theme that would allow for all the CSS to be used on non-publishing page site collections.– Created a fully working virtual environment for all the developers to use including MOSS, SQL, Visual Studio, and Office. This was used to standardize what everyone had to build to.– Created multiple intricate InfoPath forms that pull in information and allow for rich forms.– Worked on many SharePoint and Nintex based workflows to do intricate and complex tasks.– Mapped out the process for moving custom .NET applications into SharePoint. This was to reduce server cost by eliminating servers we were paying for on a recurring basis.– Worked to establish better deployment practices for SharePoint to reduce manual work.– Managed user permissions on custom sites as well as across the portal.– Helped to maintain site structure and reorganization when needed.– Configured and setup 2 separate VMware environments to mirror our production and stage environments.– Trained helpdesk on proper support for the portal.– Offered many ideas that helped reduce workload on existing administrators to help refocus our efforts on other areas we needed.– Looked into how to move from forms based authentication to windows authentication with PKI integrated authentication.– Looked into multiple products that would potentially be used to extend the portal functionality and usability.– Tested, installed, and documented patches, hot-fixes, and service packs for potential issues.– Tested install packages that were delivered from outside vendors for potential errors before installing to a live environment.

– Architected the design of the upcoming extranet that is being deployed.– Laid out the structure of the project for maximum gain across all the sites that would be needed. (Approximately 5000+ over 3 years)– Worked to address needs of the business to facilitate growth.– Created site templates that will be the basis for new site collections going forward.– Put in place a process to move to content types and document templates to move toward single versions of documents.– Created custom web parts for use in SharePoint.– Created documentation around processes and environment settings for use in moving from environment to environment.– Created documentation around feature request and usability to ensure that request for new functionality was took into consideration project and development timeline.– Created user security that will be used throughout the initial testing.– Matched SharePoint features to existing data to map out transfer of data in order to maintain out-of-box MOSS environment.– Created mockups of InfoPath forms in order to try and streamline business processes.– Created user scenarios based on requirements that would show the user experience for the roles that were established.

– Designed and developed the structure, plan, and implementation of SharePoint WSS 3.0 rollout.– Moved SharePoint from a Windows Server 2003 environment to Windows Server 2008 and new SQL Server 2008 database server and upgraded to MOSS including MySites.– Worked with multiple departments to move information from public shares into SharePoint and create user permissions.– Managed information and layout of all Top Level Site and multiple sub-sites.– Managed site creation and deployment based on needs.– Worked on branding of the intranet and through use of the Master Pages, CSS and SharePoint Designer 2007.– Used SharePoint Designer to create custom Workflows.– Developed Custom List within sites in order to manage content and data.– Developed forms using InfoPath 2007 to help reduce paperwork.– Managed Active Directory for use with SharePoint and day to day operations.– Project Manager on multiple special needs projects including.– Licensing of all of the Software including getting a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement signed.– Worked on a team to attain PCI Compliance for the company.– Worked on the EMC SAN once we had acquired it taking training and helping do initial configurations.– Managed vender relations for hardware and software relations. This included finding specialty vendors for specialty equipment we needed to acquire for store use.– Installed and Configured Windows Server 2003 / 2008 to deploy new Servers.– Managed Server Hardware that included mostly HP Proliant G3, G4, and G5 server but also included Dell PowerEdge and Compaq G1 servers.– Helped to manage WSUS for distributing updates across the entire enterprise infrastructure.– Helped to manage the Log Server for implementing PCI Compliance.– Created and documented information that was used in the department including:– Logon scripts, network settings, admin logins and passwords across network, progress on projects, and department documents.

– Managed the internal information for employee consumption.– Administered the internal INFONet (Legacy internal framework) site for employee information.– Headed team tasked with moving INFONet to SharePoint Portal Server 2003.– Setup the structure for moving the information to the appropriate areas.– Built custom applications using existing SharePoint technologies including list and form libraries.– Developed forms using InfoPath 2003.– Developed and implemented internal communications to keep front line employees informed of operational updates that focused on a particular employee segment or product.– Commercial Business Service team set advanced Internet settings for new and existing commercial accounts.– Disseminated product, service and process information in West Texas.– Troubleshot different cable services including:Video (Analog, Digital, HD) High speed internet, and Telephony (VOIP). Using Polaris, CMStats, and Remedy tools.

– Managed the ecommerce for multiple states and regions.– Worked with the development team in order to revise the ordering process and the tool used to deploying online ordering.– Managed the ecommecre sites for Texas, Greater Arkansas, Greater Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Greater Oklahoma.– Assisted on helping the Humboldt and Eureka, California ecommerce– Collaborated with product managers and marketing managers to develop contests to increase product sales.– Compiled reports based on sales numbers for the web sales that were generated monthly.– Created and maintained a library of images for use with the ecommerce.– Maintained the Company web site and Customer Portal for multiple regions so that they had relevant business information, navigation, look, and feel.– Managed and maintained the external web sites and customer portals for the following states Texas, Greater Arkansas, Greater Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Greater Oklahoma.– Assisted with the Humboldt and Eureka, California sites.– Disseminated product, service and process information in West Texas.– Obtained, updated and distributed information concerning company products, including promotions, advertisements, competitive issues and general information.– Was charged with sending email promotions and designing the layout.– Managed the internal information for employee consumption.– Administered the internal INFONet (Legacy internal framework) site for employee information.– Headed team tasked with moving INFONet to SharePoint Portal Server 2003.– Setup the structure for moving the information to the appropriate areas.– Built custom applications using existing SharePoint technologies including list and form libraries.– Developed forms using InfoPath 2003.– Developed and implemented internal communications to keep front line employees informed of operational updates that focused on a particular employee segment or product.

– Managed the ecommerce for multiple states and regions.– Worked with the development team in order to revise the ordering process and the tool used to deploying online ordering.– Managed the ecommecre sites for Texas, Greater Arkansas, Greater Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Greater Oklahoma.– Assisted on helping the Humboldt and Eureka, California ecommerce– Collaborated with product managers and marketing managers to develop contests to increase product sales.– Compiled reports based on sales numbers for the web sales that were generated monthly.– Created and maintained a library of images for use with the ecommerce.– Maintained the Company web site and Customer Portal for multiple regions so that they had relevant business information, navigation, look, and feel.– Managed and maintained the external web sites and customer portals for the following states Texas, Greater Arkansas, Greater Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Greater Oklahoma.– Assisted with the Humboldt and Eureka, California sites.– Disseminated product, service and process information in West Texas.– Obtained, updated and distributed information concerning company products, including promotions, advertisements, competitive issues and general information.– Was charged with sending email promotions and designing the layout.– Managed the internal information for employee consumption.– Administered the internal INFONet (Legacy internal framework) site for employee information.– Headed team tasked with moving INFONet to SharePoint Portal Server 2003.– Setup the structure for moving the information to the appropriate areas.– Built custom applications using existing SharePoint technologies including list and form libraries.– Developed forms using InfoPath 2003.– Developed and implemented internal communications to keep front line employees informed of operational updates that focused on a particular employee segment or product.

– Commercial Business Service team set advanced Internet settings for new and existing commercial accounts.– As a part of the Knowledge base team reviewed submissions from other TSR’s across COX nationwide and built web pages for support.cox.com using FrontPage, Notepad, HTML and JavaScript.– Troubleshot different cable services including:Video (Analog, Digital, HD) High speed internet, and Telephony (VOIP). Using Polaris, CMStats, and Remedy tools