DUANE Plankell
***** ******* ****** **** ~ Riverside, CA 92505
Home: 951-***-****
Cell: 714-***-**** *********@*********.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Diligent and resourceful Software Developer with experience leading
companywide web-based and client/server initiatives in manufacturing
environments. Excellent communication skills, known for ability to
develop innovative yet durable solutions. Over 15 years experience
directing software development and support with extensive background
defining requirements, mitigating issues, and facilitating interaction of
business groups and outsourced teams. Proven track record of leading
teams.
. .NET, C# . Project Life Cycle . Technical Vision &
Strategy . SharePoint . N-tier architecture . Database
development
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Printronix:
Companywide Solutions Developer: Implemented hundreds of solutions for
multiple complex situations, web-based and client/server. Saved more than
$100K annually and increased employee productivity. Improved revenue
generation with new public-facing applications.
Database Developer: Installed and managed multiple SQL Server
installations including Reporting Services and Integration Services.
Outsourced Resource Management: Met tight schedule requirements by
augmenting limited resources with external resources. Management and
oversight of outsourced initiatives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Printronix, Irvine, CA Jul 1996-Aug 2010
Enabling Technologies Supervisor (Jan 2009-Present)
. Lead high-level technology team at global industrial printer
manufacturing facility in regards to cross-system integration, business
audit response, E-Commerce and web integration, and CRM efforts.
. Direct systems development and architecture companywide for multi-site,
client-server database system and direct activities of outsourced efforts
(ASP.net, Cold Fusion, SQL Server, IIS, Oracle).
. Manage personnel, interface with clients, and report to management on an
ongoing basis.
. Develop and deploy web-based intranet and internet applications.
. Author formal documents, requirements, training material, and analysis
and present recommendations to stakeholders, technical teams, and
management.
. Engage business groups, interface with analysts, and analyze proposed
projects in terms of buy-versus-build analysis and cost-benefit-analysis.
. Create project plans and establish strategic direction and vision.
. Direct and coordinate multiple groups, including business analysts,
software developers, UI designers, database administrators (DBAs), and
system/network administrators.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Technology Lead / DBA / Staff Programmer & Analyst (Jul 1996-Dec 2008)
. Supported multiple groups and initiatives as web application Developer,
SQL Server corporate DBA, Group Lead, and Manager.
. Directed and implemented system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and
development work in both client/server and web-based environments.
. Identified trends, discrepancies and areas of exposure; evaluated
technical solutions, developed business cases, and built business
solutions.
. Directed projects, assigned tasks, created schedule and implemented risk
mitigation plans.
. Generated RFQ/RFP/RFIs.
. Conducted and led data mining efforts and designed and implemented
business workflows.
. Facilitated training workshops and mentored junior team members.
Rockwell International, Downey, CA Jun 1983-Jun 1996
Programmer / Analyst / Team Leader (Nov 1994-Jun 1996)
. Generated cost savings of more than $300,000 per year. Enhanced
functionality of Orbiter failure database and application and developed
web interface for all Orbiter sites.
. Supervised crucial project team for Space Shuttle Orbiter dealing with
Avionics Reliability Engineering.
. Partnered with key personnel from Lockheed-NASA and Kennedy Space Center
personnel.
. Brought in new business and developed sophisticated prototypes to secure
contract awards.
Lead Engineer (Apr 1987-Oct 1994)
EEE Component Engineer / Team Leader (Jun 1983-Mar 1987)
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
University of Redlands School of Business. Redlands, CA
Masters in Business Administration with Emphasis in "Global Business
Studies", 2006
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science with Honors in Information Technology, 2004
COMPUTER SKILLS
Skill Areas: Project Management, Platform / Application Architecture,
System Design and Integration, author Requirements,
Documents, Presentations, E-Commerce, Website
Development & Implementation, Business Intelligence,
Business Process Management, Resource management.
Platforms & Systems: SQL Server 2005/2008, Windows Server 2003, IIS,
Oracle
Programming Languages: SQL, ASP.net, ColdFusion
Software Packages: MS Office Suite, MS Excel, Crystal Reports, Microsoft
Dynamics CRM, Scribe, MicroStrategy