In am a senior member of Extra Technology’s very highly regarded Automation team, I am leading AutoSys deliveries into Global banks. Extra Technology has a long history of working in the Financial Services sector, and so do I. I am a highly experienced Workload Automation expert, with extensive skills in solution design, administration, troubleshooting and management of robust, sophisticated automation solutions.Representing Broadcom at customer sites as part of the vendor’s Residents Program, delivered via Extra Technology as a specialist Expert Advantage Services Partner and Automation Focus Partner.Bringing with me over 20 years in expertise implementing and upgrading a multitude of Workload Automation applications, including IBM TWS/IWS, and Broadcom AutoSys, Automic, & dSeries (DE), and Stonebranch. Also 12 years implementing and upgrading HR, Payroll and Benefits systems, including in-depth knowledge of UltiPro and Peoplesoft.I specialize in analyzing customer requirements, architecting solutions, implementing solutions, developing and delivering education materials, producing documentation and managing teams.

Over 20 Years in Information Technology

Applied my extensive functional and technical experience in implementing complex Human Resource, Payroll, Benefit, 401K and Pension systems and converted all processes and reports from Access to UltiPro.Assessed current state processes and procedures to determine the scope of the project, phases and the best approach for the businessGathered, analyzed and documented functional and technical requirements. Created process flow diagrams, analyzed business rules and created user interface specifications.Gathered business requirements, tested, developed and implemented a Pension and 401K module in UltiPro Created stored procedures, tables and views in SQL Server 2005Created Human Resource, Benefit, Payroll, 401k and Pension exports and imports in UltiProCreated Human Resource, Benefit, Payroll, 401k and Pension reports in CognosAssisted in all UltiPro upgrades by comparing the current database to the upgraded database. Upgraded the customizations and assisted with testing.Documented all processes and programs for training purposes and on going support of the applications

System Administration for Actuate & SQL Server Reporting ServicesInstalled and configured IIS, Apache, Actuate 9 & SQL Server Reporting ServicesPromoted and troubleshot issues in Actuate & SQL Server Reporting ServicesCreated Standard Operating Procedure documentation for installing and configuring IIS, Apache, Actuate 9 & SQL Server Reporting ServicesCreated documentation and procedures for promoting reports in Actuate and SQL Reporting ServicesManaged and Upgraded Actuate version 8 to Actuate version 9Troubleshot coding issues, such as Java Managed and Upgraded SQL Server Reporting Services 2000 to 2005Production Support for various complex foreign exchange trading applications (OnlineFX, Buffet, Opics, FXALL, BSwift, RTNS, Reuters, Deutsche).Troubleshot and resolved issues with foreign exchange trading applications to include interest rate, foreign exchange, municipal, structured, and credit products. Created and provided system, interface and application documentation for user training and resolving issues.

Managed a team of developers, testers and analyst, located off-shore and various locations in North America, to implement Tivoli Workload Scheduler & TWS WebAdmin, to run PeopleSoft Process Scheduler jobs, for the re-hosting of Bank of Montreal, Harris Bank and Nesbitt BurnsManaged, designed, installed, configured and tested Tivoli Workload Scheduler, TWS WebAdmin and PeopleSoft Process Scheduler for Bank of Montreal, Harris Bank and Nesbitt Burns to exist on the same server, running multiple instances.Managed, tested and troubleshot the firewalls and ports for access to Tivoli, TWS WebAdmin and PeopleSoft applications and servers.Assisted Functional Analyst with all the PeopleSoft Human Resource modules (Payroll, Benefits, Compensation & Human Resources)Gathered, analyzed and documented functional and technical requirements. Created process flow diagrams, analyzed business rules and created user interface specifications.Applied patches and upgrades to PeopleSoft and PeopleTools Assisted in the set up of the Peoplesoft application, using DataMover and Application DesignerSet up and migrated PeopleSoft projects in Application Designer Set up security in Tivoli Workload Scheduler and TWS WebAdmin.Performed business analyst and technical analyst functions by Assisting in the PeopleSoft requirements gathering, application design, application configuration, testing, training, and cutover into Production.Configured and executed Tivoli Job Streams and Jobs through Tivoli Workload Scheduler and TWS WebAdminConverted PeopleSoft Process Scheduler jobs to Tivoli Workload Scheduler JobsTroubleshot and resolved issues with Tivoli Workload Scheduler, SQRs, Cobol, C++ and Java scripts.Worked with the vendor, Segus Software, to acquire TWS WebAdmin and worked with Hewitt management to obtain the approval to purchase.

Technical Test Lead for all Application and Hardware changes and projectsManaged a team of technical testers, located off-shore and various locations in North America.Responsible for all hardware and software in the testing environments (architecture, connectivity, security, PeopleTools, PeopleSoft, database, etc.)Responsible for testers and the management, prioritization and distribution of work Created test procedures, test plans & test scriptsAssisted clients, Bank of America, with user testing and reported results or issues to managementAssisted Functional Analyst with all the PeopleSoft Human Resource modules (Payroll, Benefits, Compensation & Human ResourcesWorked with the subject matter experts to gather business requirements. Analyzed and documented functional and technical requirements. Created process flow diagrams, analyzed business rules and created user interface specifications.Assisted in creating and adhering to a change control/migration processAssisted in troubleshooting environment issues.Technical Test Lead on Bank of America and Exult Integration Project. Set up environments. Scheduled and ran jobs. Troubleshot issues.Installed, set up and ran jobs and created schedules in Maestro and Tivoli Workload SchedulerCreated and modified Unix and Tivoli Scripts, SQRs and SQCs

PeopleSoft Developer on PeopleSoft 7.5 & 8.0.Provided technical support for Financial & Distribution end users.Modified and constructed Queries, Crystals & SQRsApplied patches.Troubleshot and resolved AP, AR, BI, GL, PO, IN, OM issues.Troubleshot Application Engine Issues.Designed and constructed Components, pages and recordsDesigned and constructed PeopleCodeConstructed Application Engine, Component Interface and Application Messaging.

Provided technical support for over 200 PeopleSoft Human Resources End Users and to the PeopleSoft Functional Analysts and worked on the upgrade project from HR 7.5 to 8.0.Applied patches and upgrades to PeopleSoft and PeopleTools.Customized panels, fields and PeopleCode to accommodate the business needs.Modified and constructed Queries and Crystal reports.Gathered, analyzed and documented functional and technical requirements. Created process flow diagrams, analyzed business rules and created user interface specifications.Troubleshot and resolved payroll and benefits administration issuesApplied Tax Updates and wrote test scripts for the testingLead and assisted with the distribution of the W-2'sAssisted Functional Analyst with all the PeopleSoft Human Resource modules (Payroll, Training, Time and Labor, Benefits Administration, Compensation, Recruiting & Human Resources.Assisted with modifications of interfaces to other systems.Assisted with the set up and troubleshooting of the PeopleSoft architecture, application server, process scheduler, database and desktop.Worked with ADP to resolve tax issues.

Provided Support for over 100 PeopleSoft Financial and Distribution End Users. Technical Lead for all changes made to the PeopleSoft Application.Responsible for the Y2K compliance of the PeopleSoft application. Established policies and procedures for testing, migration and approval of new systems or changes to the existing PeopleSoft system.Applied patches and upgrades to PeopleSoft and PeopleTools.Customized panels and fields to accommodate the business needs.Modified and constructed Queries and Crystal reports.Set up the configuration and wrote scripts for the LAN and WAN execution of the PeopleSoft application.Configured the PeopleSoft Application Server and the Process Scheduler. Conducted classes to the Help Desk and Desktop Support.Managed all changes made to the PeopleSoft UNIX and NT servers to include the Oracle and EssBase databases.Set up security for all the PeopleSoft modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Asset Management, Budgets, Expenses & Projects)Compiled Cobol FilesSet up PS Admin & Process Scheduler on Unix server

Maintained the overall integrity of the PeopleSoft HR, Financial & Distribution application. Managed the analysis, planning and upgrade of the PeopleSoft application.Created a project plan based on the hardware, software and resource requirements.Applied patches upgraded and troubleshot the PeopleSoft application.Managed and executed the PeopleSoft upgrade from 6.0 to 7.5 which eliminated the need to outsourceDuring the upgrade from PeopleSoft 6.0 to 7.5, set up security, Queries, Crystal reports and resolved many of the problems that were encountered during the upgrade.Executed and modified SQR, SQL and DMS scripts against the PeopleSoft Sybase database.Modified and constructed Queries and Crystal reports. Set up the configuration of PeopleSoft and Sybase on the desktops.Customized panels and fields to accommodate the business needs.Compiled Cobol FilesSet up PS Admin & Process Scheduler on Unix server

Provided sole support of Local Area Network for an office of 150-175 people comprised of Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0 servers, and Windows 95 and Windows NT4.0 desktops. Supported the PeopleSoft HR application.Supported and configured an internal client server application, Shipment Management.Planned and implemented the conversion of approximately 50 coax/CRT workstations to Windows 95/Token-RingAdministered Microsoft Windows NT user accounts.Upgraded, troubleshot and installed hardware and software on desktops, laptops and servers.Set up MS Exchange and Outlook mailboxes.Provided software training as needed.Installed and configured Remote Access Service.Upgraded hardware and software on desktops and servers as needed.Supported Wide Area Network connectivity.Responsible for the support of several mainframe systems to include CICS on DB2.

Provided support for Local and Wide Area Network for corporate office of approximately 900 people comprised of Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0 servers; and Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95 and Windows NT 3.51 & 4.0 desktops.Assisted in the implementation of PeopleSoft HR (Oracle).Supported, configured and installed PeopleSoft HR.Project Manager for Microsoft Exchange: Server and desktop installation, product support and configuration.Planned and implemented MS Exchange in the corporate office and nationwide. Project Manager for Fax Senior: Server and desktop installation, product support and configuration.Converted approximately 75 users from Banyan to Windows NT network.Installed and configured Remote Access Service and International Remote Access Service.Participated in the negotiating of contracts with vendors for equipment and pricing to establish software and hardware standards.Wrote instructions for configuring Client for Microsoft Networks and installing Remote Access Service.