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Packager / Administrator / Deployment Resume
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| Desired Industry: Information Technology |
SpiderID: 12331 |
| Desired Job Location: Maple, Ontario |
Date Posted: 4/19/2007 |
| Type of Position: Contractor |
Availability Date: Immediate |
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U.S. Work Authorization: No |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective:
My experience in the field of computers has become very diverse and technical. I have thorough knowledge of various PC software packages such as all Win32 OS variants, Testing and Installation Software, Web and Graphics Packages, Desktop Publishers, Network applications including communication programs (TCP/IP, Telnet and others). Further, I have over fifteen years of computer hardware-related experience on PC-based machines ranging from system building to installing networks and operating systems.
I've been employed by industry-leading IT companies such as Bell Sygma, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, and CanadianTire in positions ranging from Netscape Liaison to Application Project Leader.
I feel that my abilities and goals can best be utilized in a growing and evolving environment such as yours. I possess and show initiative and originality, good communication and interpersonal skills, and have a firm grasp of various computer-related procedures. I have a firm grasp of the demands of today's modern workplace environment. I am a diligent, efficient, and well-organized individual who would welcome an opportunity to take on the challenges that a large growing company has to offer. With my computer experience, education, versatility, and my drive to excel, I feel I could be a great asset to your team.
Salary expectations are between $75k-90/annum or $45-60/hr and available within 1 week.
Experience:
Relevant Employment Experience:
Canadian Tire, Toronto, Ont (Contract) Nov 2007 – Present
Software Packager /ESX Server Administration / Testing Environments
* Currently packaging in-house and vendor installs using Wise Studio 6.02.
* Building/Maintaining Virtual ESX VM environments running up to Server2003 (64bit).
BMO, Toronto, Ont (Contract) May 2007 – Oct 2007
Active Directory / Group Policy / Systems Administrator / Deployment Troubleshooting
* Working in a very large corporate environment, responsible for maintaining desktops and servers during key deployment and hardware refresh phases (Windows2000 -> Vista).
* Migrating deployment facilities from CCM/Tivoli to SMS2003/05
* Inspecting system and server faults for immediate resolution especially connectivity issues.
* Trained on Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007
Canadian Tire, Toronto/Brampton, Ont (Contract) Mar 2006 - Mar 2007
SMS2003 / Active Directory / Group Policy Administrator
* Responsible for deploying/pushing finished msi packages to local and remote desktops through the creation and maintenance of collections, packages, and advertisements. Thorough knowledge of msi technology was important to ensuring specific requirements were met.
* Coordinated daily clerical operations with the corporate Active Directory and set various rights/privileges between 2 large computer labs in a highly locked down WinXP environment.
* Specific policy standards for corporate Domain Users had to be upheld and/or tweaked per desktop requirement.
Package / Application Troubleshooter
* Assisted in the pre and post-packaging stages ensuring the installed applications worked within the confines of the environment. This normally entailed file, folder, registry, network, script, and group policy troubleshooting. Understanding of many hard and software constants was essential.
* Ensured all pre and post-requisites were preloaded for the target application prior to packaging. Packages were QA�ed prior to production.
* Preformed preliminary Windows Vista rationalization to determine the long range viability of the new operating system in the corporate environment and on existing msi re-distributables.
IBM Inc, Markham, Ont (Contract) Jan 2005 � Mar 2006
Software Packager/Tester (four accounts):
Irving Oil
* Large DVD Refresh of 20+ applications were repackaged in both French and English using Installshield AdminStudio 6.0 to work under IOL�s very secure network. Customized transforms (MST) were used on some of these projects.
Deutsche Bank
* Packaged 8 applications to run under a Citrix Desktop Environment and deployed through VBscript, XML, and Active Directory. Largest and most complex package assigned was a 1gb install of Visual Studio 6 running under Windows2003 Server. Staging/Imaging equipment consisted of the client�s OS image running VMware 5.5.
Mercer
* Repackaged 10+ company-internal and industry-standard applications to accommodate their specific WinXP environment, using Wise Studio 6.
TD Wealth
* Original vendor binaries had to be packaged using a custom Installscript wrapper (either MSI or Non-MSI) developed specifically to deploy on a WinXP image. VMware 5.5 was used to test and/or capture the 10+ assigned applications.
ATI Inc, Markham, Ont (Contract) Oct 2004 � Dec 2004
Hardware Validation/Certification Technologist:
* Preformed quality assurance testing on existing and cutting-edge 3D graphics technologies using various methodologies, debugging tools, and documentation.
* Worked and enhanced many variable 3D graphics test-beds by re-evaluating batch code and running driver scripts (built around both InstallShield and Wise) to improve efficiency.
* Built and configured multiple system platforms and initiated advanced trouble shooting and standardized analysis procedures to ensure quality and consistency.
* Made recommendations for future driver tweaking and hard/software upgrade paths. Further, provided design consultation for more enhanced cooling solutions for proprietary company hardware.
* Participated in the launch of ATI�s new integrated Xpress 200 series mainboard being involved in component and bios assurance.
PSSNET, Toronto, Ont (Contract-Permanent) Sept 2003 � July 2004
Software Packaging/Script Writer:
* Built and compiled various software installation and presentation packages custom built for the client. Packages would take the form of auto-running presentations or applications compressed and deployed on-demand to various desktops. Primary install packages: InstallShield, SMS 2003, and Ginstall (provided best results) while Wise, MSI, and SFX-Factory were tested.
Image/Web Development Consulting:
* Designing and assembling CMYK and RGB photographs based on various requirements using an assortment of high-end imaging applications. Manipulated prepared images were then framed for public display.
* Working independently on different assignments consulting with clients and understanding their needs in determining the best results for the final product.
* Working with ASP, HTML and animated graphics to create and maintain a dynamic look to the corporate intranet web site so as to develop and maintain a consistent HTML design that gives the site a unique and seamless look making it easy to navigate.
* Presentation creation using PowerPoint XP and other major applications were utilized for projects requiring self-running on-screen displays for the client.
Software/System Consultant:
* Provided desktop support for various application productivity suites and operating system-related issues.
* Assisted in the deployment/rollout of hotfixes and patches to multiple client environments in a large network.
Hardware/System Technician:
* Built various x86 system/server boxes and helped coordinate the role out of both Windows2000 and WindowsXP-specific environments in a large deployment.
* Assisted in troubleshooting various hard and soft issues that arose during and after role out.
* Rebuilt damaged hard disk drives and was instrumental in recovering data from advanced hard
crash situations.
* Made recommendations for future corporate upgrade paths in regards to hardware requirements and emerging software solutions.
Network Technician/Support:
* Built an internal peer-to-peer Wireless-G network topography under a Windows 2000 Server environment. Assisted in migration to Windows2003 Server.
* Setup an internal corporate FTP site for storing client files and assisted in maintaining data integrity and revision-control over many applications and enterprise-critical binaries.
* Created and ensured security over all internal user accounts including file rights and session privileges.
Education:
York University Honours Degree � Geographical Information Systems
A+ Certification
Network+ Certification
Skills:
Hardware:
IBM/Compaq PC's and compatibles, IBM/Compaq notebooks, Linksys, D-Link, Netgear Routers/Switches/NATs, Mid-Range, Mainframe, Sun Sparc, HP workstation, MAC Quadra.
Environments:
Windows Vista / XP / 2003 Server / 2000 / NT, Citrix, VMWare v5.5, UNIX, Tivoli, HP/OPENVIEW, SOLARIS 8, PC/MS-DOS, REXX, RDB/SQL Server, Netware v3.1, OS/2, and Macintosh System 9.0.
Packages:
Microsoft Systems Management Server 2005, Wise Package Studio v6.01, InstallShield Pro v10.5/11.5, Ginstall v4.1, MS Office 2007/2003, Corel Office Suite v12, Lotus Notes Client v6.5.1, Adobe PageMaker v7.0, Quark Express v5.0, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe Illustrator v10.0, Adobe Acrobat v7.0, Flash MX v7.0 2004, Fireworks MX v7.0 2004, Dreamweaver MX v7.0 2004, FrameMaker + SGML v7.0, MS Project 2001, Visio 2003, Autocad 2007.
Networks/Protocols:
Windows Vista/XP/Server 2003, Wireless-A/B/G/Pre-N (802.11 standards), TCP/IP, Novell NetWare, Exchange 2000, PCMCIA, IPX, PPP, NETBIOS, and NetBEUI.
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