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Modified and supported Fortran programs to collect data in Record Management Services (RMS) index files from Manufacturing Execution System (MES — Promis), for engineering analysis and ad-hoc reporting.Acquired, supported, and modified scripts by troubleshooting manufacturing operations using Manufacturing Execution System (MES — Promis).Expanded MES capability by using Digital Command Language (DCL) and Fortran by creating scripts to streamline product tracking, increasing operator productivity.Authored and supported barcode applications for Intermec and HP printers by allowing operators to wand barcodes for tracking, addressing errors faster and more efficiently.Eliminated Fortran by streamlining process merging DCL and multiple scripts into 1 functional program, interfacing with MES and SQL by writing C# programs.Streamlined process by eliminating outdated RMS index files, and adding new SQL index files to data warehouse, writing and developing SQL index files for production use.

• Acquired, supported, and modified scripts by troubleshooting manufacturing operations using Manufacturing Execution System (MES — Promis).• Expanded MES capability by using Digital Command Language (DCL) and Fortran by creating scripts to streamline product tracking, increasing operator productivity.• Authored and supported barcode applications for Intermec and HP printers by allowing operators to wand barcodes for tracking, addressing errors faster and more efficiently.• Eliminated Fortran by streamlining process merging DCL and multiple scripts into 1 functional program, interfacing with MES and SQL by writing C# programs.• Streamlined process by eliminating outdated RMS index files, and adding new SQL index files to data warehouse, writing and developing SQL index files for production use.

Re-wrote existing C++ program to Fortran for Symbol’s wireless radio frequency (RF) scanners, as contractor with Philip Morris.Achieved deadlines by implementing low risk solution to maintain main program in C++, and replace Symbol library calls with Screen Management (SMG) / VMS Run Time Library in Fortran.Managed and maintained Symbol libraries in Fortran for future enhancements by applying historical knowledge of IT department policies and procedures, eliminating challenges to updates and modifications.Integrated handshake between C++ and Fortran for passing parameters between 2 programming languages.

Applied expertise in managing OpenVMS systems as contractor with Duke Energy. Recognized as Charlotte Area Contractor of the Year.Supported infrastructure and remote sites by implementing upgrades, troubleshooting problems, and performance usage and trends on daily basis.Improved existing code enhancements repairing current bugs for next in-house grown software release by enhancing nuclear applications written in Fortran and C++ for code development.Tracked software releases with back-up plan to restore system back to former stage by utilizing CMS to roll-out new software builds.Upgraded production units by aligning risk values with written and tested procedures.

Monitored systems, performing backups, assisting users, and checking system resources as daily operations support.Eliminated potential bottlenecks by performing security audits and troubleshooting hardware, software, and network problems.Maximized computing capacity cost efficiency by installing and maintaining VAXcluster with12 satellites and 1 server node.Utilized distributed processing to run additional batch jobs, increasing computing power and reducing expenditures by purchasing 3 larger computers to achieve same goal.Installed and managed SUN (UNIX) system by facilitating classified communication line between Texas Instruments and customer.

Associate Degree Applied Science (Aas), Electronic Communications Engineering Technology; Computer Science

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OpenVMS VAX Internals 1 VAXcluster System Management VAX / VMS System Manager School

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