Robert Bashaw Email & Phone Number

Montgomery, Alabama Area

Memphis Tn

Assigned as a Database Administrator (DBA) at the Tennessee Computing I ensure the integration of IT programs and services; developing solutions to integration interoperability issues; managing assigned projects; communicating complex technical requirements to non-technical personnel; and preparing and presenting briefings to senior management officials on complex controversial issues.

Memphis Tn

Assigned to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tennessee Computing Center (TCC) on the Service Center Mainframe Consolidation (SCMC) project. SCMC provides for the consolidation of Unisys and IBM mainframe platforms from ten IRS Service Centers into two Computing Centers equipped with modern IBM and Unisys CMOS technology. The solution includes the conversion of a security application running under the IBM Transaction Processing Facility operating system as well as the migration of over 17,000 user terminals to Windows NT 4.0, Pentium-based workstations.I consolidated IRS data systems to the Unisys 4800. Ensured that all the software and databases were captured from 5 Service Centers around the country then transported and relocated that data onto the new Unisys 4800 systems at the Computing Centers. This process was very time sensitive and had to be accomplished within a 48 hour period. Also I ensured that all tapes required to support the daily operations of the IRS were transported to the new location. That included approximately 300 tapes for the Unisys system.

Montgomery, Alabama Area

Functional expert on the database conversion and testing of the Logistic Maintenance Systems Core Automated Maintenance System (CAMS). Also implemented a modified database structure for the Reliability Maintainability Information System (REMIS) and Year 2000 database changes. Provided direct support to the Database Management Section of the Automated Information Systems (AIS) Management Branch on database issues for both of the new schemas. Duties also encompassed establishing a database to be utilized for REMIS interface testing and providing ample amounts of data to ensure testing of all CAMS functional areas to adequately test the software without importing new data. Duties also required the converting of the database from the 5R2 schema to the 5R3 schema, to provide a test-bed to be utilized for functional and interface testing, and evaluating the conversion procedures developed for the conversions. Once the conversion process was completed, evaluated all records in the database to ensure the accuracy of the conversion programs (this was especially critical for the Year 2000 conversion). Provided analysis of requirements, wrote system specifications, test software, and answered field calls as required.In the functional area and in software development processes, supported the Andersen Consulting team with the integration of Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS). Also supported activities to include lifecycle documentation management and file management. Duties also included preparing for meetings with LGM, documenting meeting minutes, tracking action items, and tracking suspense’s. Additional duties included supporting SSG/LGM by entering information into the HQ SSG Management Information System (MIS); this included entering schedule data, project data, metrics data, and other data requested by the AIS manager.

Montgomery Al Area

Defense MegaCentersTasked with developing the training guide for Virtual Tape operations at Defense MegaCenters. This guide was used to train personnel in the newly consolidated MegaCenters on the operations and concepts of a virtually tape free environment. This training guide included developing training on the commercial software provided by Unisys, as well as customized software utilities developed by Department of Defense personnel, which was required to implement Virtual Tape within the Defense MegaCenters. This task also included providing the Virtual Tape training at six Defense MegaCenters, in the United States and Europe, to 206 Department of Defense personnel. Prior to the implementation of Virtual Tape, provided the Test and Planning Document for the testing and evaluation of Virtual Tape software prior to its release to the Defense MegaCenters. Also responsible for providing an Operational Concept Document for the Dual Version Automated Data Systems (DVAC) to be implemented in the Defense MegaCenters throughout the Department of Defense. This process allows two versions of application software to reside on system at the same time and gives the user the capability to select the version required. United States Air Force Operational Test and Evaluations Center (AFOTEC)Senior Analysis responsible for providing technical support to AFOTEC. Conducted functionality comparison between the current Air Force automated maintenance data collection systems and the logistics system provided by the Dynamics Research Corporation. This support included preparation of the Operational Utility Evaluation plan, Data Management Analysis Plan, and the Detail Test Procedures. Identification of potential data sources, date collection, analysis procedures and the development of the data reduction and analysis methods needed for the Operational Utility Evaluation test data.

Montgomery Al Area

Responsible for system level support including requirements analysis, design and development, maintenance, and documentation in the area of automated logistics maintenance systems for the Department of Defense. Supported all levels of work at the technical phases of system analysis for the automated maintenance systems. Reviewed and optimized database design, computer utilization, information and time requirements, applied system approaches to solve generally defined data processing problems and applications. Prepared logical operations to handle data processing problems. Trained and directed less experienced personnel in system analysis. Prepared technical reports and documentation concerned with the establishment and functioning of systems application design. Provided system level flow charts and direction to programmers and reviewed system development, implementation and validation to assure system integrity.As a member of a team, also provided technical support for the development of 64 new programs, to include testing and evaluating the software on the Tandem system for the logistics maintenance system. This also required developing test plans for the Air Force for each program.

Gunter Afb, Montgomery Al Area

Responsible for the supervision of military personnel within the Logistic Maintenance System Database Management Section. Also responsible for the design, development and implementation of database software for the Logistic Maintenance System, supporting 109 major locations and their satellite locations worldwide.Provided technical support to all locations worldwide, assisting them in database repair and/or recoveries utilizing Unisys 1100/2200 system utilities, such as Database Editor (DBE), Data Management Routine (DMR), Interactive Processing Facility (IPF), Conversational Timesharing System (CTS), and the CAMS Transaction Recovery (CTR) program. Also provided guidance on the day-to-day operation of the Logistic Maintenance System to the field users. Another requirement of the Database Management Section was to provide guidance on system requirements and database structure for the rest of the CAMS Program Management Office.

Gunter Afb Montgomery Al

Responsible for the design, development, testing, and release of software for the Air Force Core Automated Maintenance System which supports aircraft and communications-electronics systems maintenance activities at 109 U.S. Air Force major locations and satellite locations worldwide. Audited existing software to identify and correct actual and potential problems. Maintained life-cycle documentation to ensure proper software configuration management. Evaluated, tested, and monitored status of difficulty reports and ensured corrective action plans met established milestones. Worked directly with Air Staff and MAJCOMs to evaluate and establish base-level system requirements. Participated in and presented briefings at formal program reviews. Also maintained 44 complex equipment management programs and developed a Standard Reporting Designator Interface between Reliability and Maintainability Information System and the Core Automated Maintenance System. In only 3 months, defined requirements, designed the interface, and developed the capability to extract critical aircraft and support equipment codes from the AFLC database. This process provided a valid cross-reference between equipment designator and standard reporting designator, streamlining data recording procedures, and increasing statistical accuracy. Also provided technical assistance to maintainers with solution-oriented responses to over 121 field assistance calls worldwide. Streamlined the Communications-Electronic Equipment Status and Inventory Reporting Subsystem, to include a complete rewrite of the functional user manual, simplifying instructions and providing better illustrations. This resulted in improved proficiency training, 30 percent reduction in data entry time, and greater accuracy of vital equipment status information.

Hq Ramstine Afb Germeny

Responsible for automated systems for aircraft maintenance units at 13 major Air Force locations and 5 satellite bases throughout Europe. Assisted unit-level database managers in correcting database errors beyond their capability. Lead analyst for converting the automated maintenance systems including evaluating and approving unit plans for base level computer hardware and communication circuits for the maintenance units. Provided technical support to Air Force bases in Europe for all automated maintenance systems. Provided technical support in the testing of "Peace Onyx," the International Business Machines-based version of the Core Automated Maintenance System for the Turkish Air Force. Standard System CenterPlanned and coordinated a major database change for bases within Europe ensuring all changes were completed within one month, well ahead of the deadline set by the Standard System Center.Phase IV ProjectMember of Phase IV conversion team in Europe providing technical support for the conversion of all Air Force automated maintenance systems from the Burroughs 3500 computer system to the Sperry 1100/60 computer system. Systems included the Maintenance Data Collection System(MDC), Maintenance Information Logically Analyzed and Presented (MILAP) system (which was a unique system designed for the Tactical Air Command), and the Maintenance Management Information and Control System (MMICS). Planned scheduled and headed up an implementation/conversion team to convert all automated maintenance management systems on the Sperry 1100/60 computer to the new Core Automated Maintenance System (CAMS) throughout Europe. Provided each database manager with training on both the equipment and the overall use of CAMS.