DARLENE WALTON
Markham IL, ***28
708-***-**** (C)
708-***-**** (H)
*******.********@*****.***
SUMMARY
An experienced dependable Telecommunication Specialist with superior organizational skills, currently working on
certification to become a Project Manager. Background includes, Change Management Team Lead, Risk Management,
Quality Assurance, and Problem Management, I am also knowledgeable in multiply transmission protocols FTP, SFTP,
NDM, and PGP Encryption. Strong problem solving skills with the ability to multi-task. Knowledgeable in documenting
user support activity such as system problems corrective actions, resolution status and completed equipment installations.
Excellent experience in supporting, ARP, ACH, EDI, E-commerce, SAP, RBX, WBX. Seven years experience
UNIX/Linux environments, TCP/IP, LAN & WAN, monitoring and supporting web production environments. I also have
experience in pearl and shell scripting languages on Unix Servers.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
IBM Global Services, Rosemont IL Nov 2005 - April 2010
Change Management Coordinator/ Telecommunication Specialist
• Monitored and analyzed system performance, such as network traffic on Unix Servers
• Consulted with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed
system modifications Oracle database
• Helped problem management trouble shoots and solved outages within SLA
• Worked with personnel and facilities management staff to install, remove, or relocate user connectivity equipment
and devices
• Provided 1 and 2 level support to all Business Units.
• Installed upgrades, certifications and patches to test and production Unix, Linux and Windows Servers
• Developed, maintained and implemented telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business
continuity
• Assisted users in diagnosing and solving data transmissions problems
• Implemented electronic document processing, retrieval, and distribution systems in collaboration with other
information technology specialists
• Helped programmers and system analyst test and debug new programs
• Provided technical support for ACH, ARP, BAI, EDI, Ecommerce, RBX, SAP,WBX
• Wrote scripts using pearl and shell scripting for automatic processing
ABM AMRO/LASALLE N BANK, Chicago IL Jan 1992 – Oct 2005
QA Tester / Network Analyst
• Encrypted data transmissions and erected firewalls to conceal confidential information as it was transmitted and to
keep out tainted digital transfers
• Modified computer security files to incorporate new software, corrected errors or exchanged individual access
status
• Performed risk assessments and executed tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data
processing activities and security measures
• Coordinated implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside personnel and
outside vendors
• Designed test plan scenarios, scripts and procedures for implementation
• Documented software defects using a bug tracking system and reported defects to software developers
• Identified, analyzed and documented problems with programs with program functions, output, online screen or
contents
• Reviewed software documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance or completeness or to mitigate risk
• Gathered risk related data from internal or external resources
• Produced reports and presentations that outlined findings, explained risk positions, and recommended changes
• Maintained needed files by adding and deleting files on the network servers and backing up files to guarantee
their safety in the event of problems on the network
• Recorded information such as computer operating time problems that occurred and actions taken
• Responded to program errors messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program
DARLENE WALTON
3525 Roesner Dr
Markham IL, 60428
708-***-**** (C)
708-***-**** (H)
*******.********@*****.***
Team Lead / Supervisor
• Closed out end of data processing and deposits
• Made sure all transmission was sent out to customers
• Added new customers setup information to the database
• Supported all File Transmission for ARP,ACH,EDI,RBX,BAI and WBX
• Managed second shift time off and vacations
• Demonstrated equipment operating and work procedures to new employees and task
• Compared data with source documents to verify format to detect errors
• Familiar with transmissions protocol, FTP, SFTP, NDM and PGP encryption
• Momentum Transmission SQL Database business units
• Supported Ecommerce and Cash Pro Application for Mainframe Transmissions
• Provided guidelines for implementing secure systems to customers or installation teams
• Maintained logs of assigned and completed activity
• Compiled accuracy and errors of employees
• Conferred with management or subordinates to solve employees problems and complaints
• Rectified telephone calls from troubled customers who did not receive their transmissions and re-transmit as
necessary
• Provided guidelines for implementing secure systems to customers or installation teams
• Evaluated current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as portability, compatibility or usability
SPECIAL PROJECTS
• Talman merge to Lasalle N Bank
• Craig merge to Lasalle N Bank
• Michigan Standard Bank merge to Lasalle N Bank
• ABN AMRO merge to Bank of America
EDUCATION
Learning Tree, Rosemont, Illinois
• Information Technology
• Unix, Linux Administrator, Windows NT Administrator, Server Administrator, C+
• ABN AMRO Business Management and Supervisor Coarse
IBM Online Training
• IBM Project Management Course
Able Career Institute
• Business Management and Project Management (Certifications expected November 2011)
P.2