Alan B. Collette Jr.
** **** **** *****: (***) **6- 9572
Bloomfield, CT 06002 Email: **************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Exceptional Information Technology professional with leadership experience
in the software development lifecycle including production maintenance and
support. Thrive and adapt in deadline driven, information intensive
environments with strong analytical and organizational skills. Seeking a
position in the field of information technology within a reputed
organization where my extensive knowledge and problem solving can be
utilized.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Daticon EED - eDiscovery Services Provider, Norwich, CT 2003 -
2009
Data Analyst
. Performed SQL server creation and maintenance on databases, tables,
stored procedures, as well as perform back ups and restorations.
. Analyzed optimization of database functionality and performance.
. Gathered requirements and produced routine and custom reports utilizing
simple and complex SQL queries.
. Troubleshot and debugged application database issues.
Technical Analyst
. Led the implementation of search technology into a new electronic data
discovery process.
. Oversaw the timely integration of new applications and software.
. Designed new means for processing customer data to meet unique needs of
each client.
. Configured databases to integrate business processes with new software
and turn from conceptualization to production.
. Maximized business process efficiency by working with software developers
to optimize and debug application software.
. Facilitated communications with vendors to optimize software product
configurations and administer daily data extraction and search procedures.
. Developed and documented specific operating guidelines for software
products to increase accuracy of data yield.
. Utilized team approach to coordinate activities of analysts working on
different phases of implementation.
. Coordinated quality assurance and performance improvement as well as
documentation for these areas.
. Developed and administered web demonstrations of concept and keyword
searching for e-discovery utilizing Autonomy Search Technology and
interfaces.
Operations Specialist
. Managed a team of 6 people and directed their actions to achieve client
goals for timely data discovery and processing.
. Developed technical specifications for system enhancements to improve
business processes.
. Maintained data in a high volume ASP document repository through
modifications within proprietary application as well as data manipulation
using MS Access and MS SQL Server.
. Trained and assisted team in data formatting and loading to ASP utilizing
tools such as MS Excel, MS Access, MS SQL Server, and text editors as well
as proprietary tools.
The Innovation Group - Insurance Solutions Provider, Danbury, CT
1995 - 2002
Technical Consultant
. Developed graphical interfaces of insurance software systems using
VisualAge for Java.
. Programmed web software application using VisualStudio and Visual Basic,
XML, and JavaScript.
. Implemented Java WebSphere web solutions for property/casualty insurance
systems utilizing JSP, HTML, and XML.
. Assisted in implementation of Java applet version of graphical interface
for software systems.
. Technical Lead of international project that implemented software
interface which included resolving functionality issues, debug code
problems; implemented framework changes; evaluated, analyzed and resolved
problems experienced within processes or software solution.
. Oversaw and trained teams of 5 to 30 developers in Object Oriented design
and programming practices as well as proprietary development procedures.
. Developed realistic timelines and presented to management.
. Condensed and organized requirements as supplied by business analysts.
. Provided onsite support to customers to customize processes and interface
designs to maximize product functionality.
Systems Engineer
. Worked in a demanding, high volume international software development
environment.
. Performed source code management including release deployments to
internal development and client production environments.
. Responsible for the set up and maintenance of COBOL/CICS/DB2 environments
in mainframe and client/server platforms.
. Supervised technical training of 3 engineers in source code management,
environment set up, and technical troubleshooting.
. Developed, maintained, and implemented delivery and installation systems.
. Performed client installations and provided support of software system at
client sites.
. Performed routine maintenance on PCs including software and network
interface card installations.
. Maintained LAN servers including creating, modifying, and deleting user
ids and email profiles.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Languages: SQL, Visual Basic, Java, ASP, JSP, JavaScript, HTML,
XML, PHP
. Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows NT,
OS/390
. Databases: SQL Server, DB2, MS Access
. Web Servers: Apache, WebSphere, IIS, Resin
. IDEs: VisualStudio, VisualAge for Java
. Search Engines: Autonomy, Concordance, BRS
EDUCATION
BS Computer Science Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Management courses Rensselaer at Hartford, Hartford, CT
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
. Association for Computing Machinery
. IEEE Society Affiliate