BILL McLAIN
**** ******** *****, ***********, ** 37743 423-***-****
E-Mail: abg2vw@r.postjobfree.com
Maximo Consultant
Innovative, results-driven IT Leader & Project Execution specialist with
over 15 years experience in all phases of software development and
networking technologies, project management, requirements gathering, hands-
on development as well as server, network and application security. Other
qualifications include:
o Self-motivated proactive leader with superb technical skills and the
ability to thrive within fast-paced environments.
o Broad technical background driving product development and systems
engineering to optimize the use of existing infrastructure, maximize
individual productivity, and help the company reach their full
technological potential.
o Comfortable working with most development methodologies, including
structured software engineering, prototyping, 2 tier and 3 tier
client/server, and object-oriented design.
o Exceptional team-builder and motivator, cultivating a positive work
environment, and promoting a spirit of teamwork & idea-sharing to
maximize individual contributions and consistently exceed client
expectations.
o Assume complete ownership of all projects and consistently deliver on-
time, on-budget, and with minimal disruption to critical business
processes.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Project/Program Management Design/Coding/Unit Testing
SDLC Development Budget Accountability
Requirements Analysis High Performance Team Building
Product Development Risk Management/Mitigation
Systems Engineering Cross-functional Team Management
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Development: XML, XSL, C++, SQL, PeopleSoft SQL, Sybase, Oracle,
FORTRAN, COBOL, RPG11, CICS, Visual Basic 3 to
6, .Net 2005
Web Design: HDML, HTML, Java, Javascript,
PowerBuilder 5 & 6
Network Technologies: TCP/IP, Microsoft Networking, NAS
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Novel, UNIX, Linux, Solaris, OS/2
Hardware: Sun Solaris, Mainframes, PCs, Palm
Applications: Crystal Reports, Maximo Asset Management, EnterpriseBridge
(eB), Eclipse/BIRT, Storage Management
Software, WebSphere
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant - Maximo Developer 2011 - Current
Performed analysis of the business functions and configured Maximo to
perform those functions. Debugged existing configuration errors and
corrected them. Designed and wrote multiple BIRT reports to replace
existing reports from another system.
Business Analyst
Nuclear Fuel Services, Erwin, TN 2007 - 2011
Performed analysis of system requirements for new software packages to meet
business needs. Supported multiple enterprise systems in support of
business processes including Work Management, Configuration Management and
Document Management.
< Installed and configured multiple Maximo Asset Management 7.1.x
Websphere instances in support of maintenance and work management
< Configured an inbound XML interface using the MEA package to keep data
in sync.
< Designed new and modified existing BIRT (2.1.2 and 2.3.2) reports in
support of Maximo and Work Management
< Designed new application screens and modified exiting screens in
support of Maximo and Work Management
< Used the Database Configuration module to add custom fields and modify
existing fields
< Used the Domain Configuration module create and modify domains
< Performed data migration using the Migration utility to transfer
configuration data between environments
< Debugged the Migration utility deploying IBM hotfixes to correct
system errors and correcting data errors
< Installed multiple upgrades to improve the functionality of Maximo
7.1.x (7.1.1.1 to 7.1.1.3 to 7.1.1.8)
< Installed SSL and LDAPSYNC functionality in Websphere and Maximo
< Upgraded Enterprise Bridge (eB) to 14.6.2
< Installed custom applications for support of Notifications and data
bridge from eB to Maximo
< Created disaster recovery documentation for Bentley eB and Maximo
systems
< Performed administration and user training of Maximo 7.1.x
< Documented existing configuration and issue resolutions
IT/Production Manager 2002 - 2007
ScanData Imaging, Dallas, TX
Design and implement document management and imaging solutions using
Microsoft technologies. Focused on the creation of complex web-based
applications to support business critical functions. Responsible for
providing technical leadership in the development and implementation of
document management/imaging solutions in a high volume production
environment. Installed and supported Windows/Linux networks to support
networking for a high volume document management processing system.
. Managed Document Imaging Guidelines project. Developed and defined job
specifications and creation of software specifications conforming to ISO
standards. Applications were designed to support multiple imaging
functions subject to audit and quality control. Applications are
optimized to minimize user and system administration tasks.
. Designed and developed custom software packages to streamline manual
processes resulting in high-volume digital imaging production with
greatly enhanced turn-around times. This allowed for company growth from
12 employees to 160 over a three year period and significantly increased
customer satisfaction and data capacity.
. Installed multiple servers utilizing NAS and RAID technology to support
high volume document imaging and data redundancy.
. Implemented a series of projects to optimize the conversion of images
from one documentation system to new ones. Due to the many players and
varied forms of connectivity, different technologies were needed for
various parts of the system.
. Sole author of a framework designed to eliminate the frequent rewrite of
various development components. Takes into account real-world development
factors such as inexperienced developers, human error, extreme time
lines, overworked administrators, and fallible servers, to provide a set
of libraries that can be used to rapidly produce high-quality
applications.
Senior Program Analyst 1998 - 2001
Alltel Information Services, Dallas, TX
Responsible for developing customer projects using PC-based languages for
diversified financial institutions such as Payne Webber and Bank Leumi.
Acted as a senior member of the financial consulting team. Designed and
implemented software solutions for financial customers. Projects varied
from a few days to multi-month efforts. One of the most notable projects
was the rewriting of a software program reducing startup delay of the
credit administration-reporting program from 22 minutes to 62 seconds.
Provided primary leadership in the design, development, and prototype of
the various forms of Credit Administrator Reporting System (CARS) for
clients.
. Salvaged a global bank's Credit Administration Reporting System (CARS).
Analyzed and redesigned the system to accurately track and report
exposure and accountability factors. Trained the employees in efficient
use. Exceeded the client's deadline.
. Developed a program for call accounts reducing size and support
requirements 10-fold, reducing hardware and personnel costs.
. Simplified work process and reduced errors/inaccuracies.
. Reduced time requirements from one week to one day of downtime for
client's imaging system upgrade.
. Converted existing PowerBuilder program to generate HTML pages for
remote customer access.
. Responsible for installing, training, and testing source code using
McCabe.
. Participated in countrywide Y2K testing projects for the National Bank of
Thailand and other international banking companies in Thailand.
Received an Excellence Award from client, Payne Webber, for exceeding the
client's expectations. (1999)
Received an Excellence Award from Alltel Information Services, for
exceeding CARS Project expectations. (2000)
Computer Engineer, Network Operations 1997 - 1998
North Texas Toll-way Authority, Dallas, TX
Responsible for creating and implementing solutions designed to maintain
and develop PC network and supporting systems.
Developed a PC-based program to sort 8+ million mainframe records by
license plate numbers to enforce toll payment compliance in the
Metroplex.
Developed a program to use a sorted license plate file to track "Lane
Runners" and produce violation letters.
. Authored and HTML scripted company's original web site to increase
visibility and image.
Computer Technology Specialist 1993 - 1997
Records Pro, Inc., Dallas, TX
Analyzed and designed solutions for customer requirements for COLD, imaging
and records management; including selecting and installing computer
hardware and software. Created software programs as needed. Trained
customers such as Southland Corporation, J.C. Penney, Coca Cola, and
Urology Specialists on software and document imaging methodology for retail
and service organizations.
Developed procedures for and installed document imaging system at
Southland Corporation to handle personnel records (using Jukebox
technology) and to handle property records.
Installed and maintained a Novell-based LAN to handle service company
production scanning of client documents.
. Designed and developed a methodology and program to allow J.C. Penney to
outsource the scanning of their documents, a program to process Computer
Output to Laser Disc (COLD) into an existing imaging system, and a low-
cost COLD retrieval system for CXY Energy.
References available upon request
1 EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
1 Bachelor of Business Administration - Computer Information Systems
1991
Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico
2 Bachelor of Science - Computer Science 1991
Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico
McCabe Certification 1998
Siebel Certification 2001