Michael Dovano
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
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Professional Profile
An accomplished Software Configuration Management professional with over 10
years' experience in implementing high quality SCM solutions. Distinguished
ability to conduct accurate needs analysis, and design effective source
code management, build management, and deployment processes.
Summary of Qualifications
Extensive experience in developing and implementing release and software
configuration management processes in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of agile methodologies, including Continuous Integration
and Scrum.
Experience in coordinating large-scale enterprise releases.
Proven team leader with excellent communication, presentation, and inter-
personal skills.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances and to become
proficient at new technologies quickly.
Solid background in working effectively with geographically diverse teams.
Technical Skills
SCM and Build Tools: CA Software Change Manager/Harvest (r7 and r12),
ClearCase (Base and UCM), Subversion, PVCS, Openmake, CruiseControl, CA
Software Delivery
Programming/Scripting: Perl, Unix shell, C, Ant, make, VBScript, Windows
batch, SQL
Systems: Windows (Server 2003 etc), Unix (HP-UX, Linux, AIX), IIS, Tomcat,
Oracle, Broadvision
IDEs: Eclipse, Visual Studio
Professional Experience
Medco Health Solutions, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Senior Applications Architect/Team Lead - Release Management, 2004 - 2010
Coordinated production release activities for the enterprise. Worked
closely with Development, QA, and the business organizations (pharmacy,
call centers, etc) to optimize scheduing and resolve resource issues. Ran
weekly release status meetings and published schedules and release plans.
Performed production release deployments for all supported Unix and Windows
applications.
Designed, implemented, and maintained all build and release deployment
processes for the 100+ applications supported by the organization.
Increased efficiencies by integrating and automating version control,
build, and deployment tasks. Initiated a "self-service" model for developer-
initiated builds and QA/test deployments to assist in off-hour code moves.
Worked with diverse development teams on multiple platforms to design and
implement customized automated solutions for life-cycle management, builds,
and deployments.
Worked closely with vendors and infrastructure teams to resolve performance
and connectivity issues for all supported SCM tools.
Implemented metrics and reporting for the development organizations and
senior management. Participated in SCM auditing activities.
Extensively documented all team tasks and activities. Maintained the team's
SharePoint repository and Wiki sites.
Lead the technical effort in converting the development organizations to
the CA Harvest SCM product. Worked closely with vendors, infrastructure,
security, and development teams to facilitate on-boarding. Wrote training
materials and best practice documents and conducted developer training
classes.
Medco Health Solutions, Franklin Lakes, NJ
SCM Consultant, 2003 - 2004
Performed SCM support and build management activities for the Medco
consumer website and call center applications.
Automated builds and deployments of C++ and Java applications.
AT&T, Morristown, NJ
SCM Consultant, 2001 - 2003
Implemented the PVCS source control and PVCS Tracker help desk systems for
the long distance billing department.
Packaged and deployed software releases using InstallShield.
Performed production desktop support for client applications.
Hewlett Packard, Florham Park, NJ
Software Design Engineer - SCM, 2000 - 2001
Maintained processes surrounding ClearCase and ClearCase MultiSite in
support of the HP-UX OS I/O development effort.
Resolved build issues and identified areas for build performance
improvement.
Hewlett Packard, Cupertino, CA
Software Design Engineer, 1991 - 2000
Implemented and maintained source control, build, and integration solutions
for the HP3000 MPE/iX operating system.
Designed, coded, and maintained new subsystems for the MPE/iX OS.
Maintained OS subsystems for the HP-UX (HP9000) server platforms.
Maintained and improved OS patch release processes.
Hewlett Packard, Cupertino, CA
Integration Engineer, 1987 - 1991
Performed build and SCM activities for the HP3000 MPE/iX operating system.