Engineer Sql Server
Resume:
Dennis DeChant
Girard, OH ***20
abmus7@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER SUMMARY
IT professional working in a systems and controls engineering position with
demonstrated success in the development and support of custom end user
targeted database driven web applications for engineering, management and
production organizations and in the support of plant production floor
systems and controls. Support of 200+ user mixed server/client environment.
Seeking an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way as an individual
and as a member of a team.
Experience includes:
Windows/IIS/SQL Server/Networking ASP/PHP/Javascript/HTML/CSS
Plant Monitoring & Controls Hardware/Software Setup/Configuration
Systems
GM QAS/GEP/PM&C SQL Server Admin/T-SQL/SPs/etc
SMS/Web Development VB/VBA/C/C++/Perl/Batch/Scripting
Data Collection and Reporting AB PLC/ControlLogix/DNet/RIO/Controls
Skilled Trades Supervision & Project Management
Support
1 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENERAL MOTORS, Lordstown, Ohio 1985 - 2009
Systems Engineer/Controls Engineer 2002 - 2009
Supported plant production floor systems including controls, conveyors,
vision and robotics. Site owner of Quality Andon Systems, Plant Monitoring
& Control Systems, Downtime Reporting Systems all utilizing GEFanuc
Cimplicity. Backup support for Global Error Proofing system. Configuration,
administration and content management of complex local intranet web,
database and file servers. Owner/supervisor of Complex Dispatch operations.
Managed mixed client/server systems using SMS and various scripting
technologies. Support of system hardware, software and networking. Headed
up dispatch operations, complex throughput reporting team and plant
monitoring and control teams.
. Developed suite of SQL server and web based applications to replace
legacy mainframe applications for a significant cost savings.
. Created processes, procedures and applications to facilitate the
elimination of the dispatch functions for the complex helping reduce
contract employee headcount.
. Migrated database, web and file servers from NT4 to 2000 and then to 2003
server across Windows domains.
. Significantly improved accessibility for hourly and salary employees to
non-personal seniority, manpower tracking, overtime tracking and sign up
processes.
. Set up web based logging systems for production and maintenance
departments as well as the ability to schedule text messaging to phones
as a stop gap to voice mail elimination.
Maintenance Engineer 1995 - 2002
Programmable device support systems owner. Support of production and
maintenance departments. Augmented skilled trades supervision as needed.
Support of system users, hardware, software and networking.
. Eliminated significant man hours by the development of programmable
device support automated backup/restore/compare system programmed in C,
Assembler and batch. Devices included various Allen-Bradley PLCs and
Panelviews, GEFanuc RH/RJ controllers and others.
. Installed and configured network for DOS and Windows support
workstations.
. Automated backup of robot controllers to local workstations utilizing
serial switches driven through assembler code.
Skilled Trades Supervisor 1991 - 1995
Supervision of skilled trades through out the site supporting maintenance,
production and construction projects.
. Managed welding respot area of the body shop through extensive 1995 model
change project
. Routine troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical issues particularly
in production breakdown situations.
2
Millwright/Millwright Apprentice 1985 - 1991
Performed skilled work applicable to the millwright trade including regular
maintenance as well as construction projects. Regular operation of cutting
and welding equipment, drill presses, milling machines, breaks, various
press and punch tools, forklifts, overhead cranes, man lifts and other
power equipment and tools as required.
. Completed Millwright Apprenticeship 1988
SELF EMPLOYED, Girard, Ohio 1981 - 1985
General Construction and Remodeling
Performed general residential construction and remodeling projects
including rough, finish and cabinet carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
ONCOR DRILLING TOOLS, INC., Houston, Texas 1980
Heat Treat Operator
Operation of continuous drilling tool bar stock heat treat system.
Monitoring and regulation of heating and tempering processes and product
hardness testing.
SELF EMPLOYED, Conroe, Texas 1979 - 1980
Carpenter
Finish, cabinet making, framing, trim and form work both residential and
commercial as subcontract to builders.
3 EDUCATION
B.S. in Computer Science, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
Bachelor of Theology, Christian Life School of Theology, Columbus, GA
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