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Perry G. Cunningham

*** ******** ***** *** *** Katy, Texas 77450

281-***-**** (H) 817-***-**** (C) ******@*********.***

BUSINESS ANALYST/CONSULTANT – Meridium International, Inc. May 2007 – Feb 2009

Performed business process consultations and assessments with electric utility and petrochemical refinery clients.

As project team member, implemented large-scale software projects. Wrote functional and technical specification

documents, wrote and performed software acceptance test procedures, tracked and managed project deliverables.

Wrote complex SQL for stand-alone database queries and to support Crystal Reports functionality. Wrote custom

reports using the Crystal Reports tool (including Visual Basic formulas).

Served as report configuration lead for software implementation projects

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Assisted in the functional development and implementation of new software product

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Recognized by peers for business process analysis and report writing skills

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Mapped business process solutions and workflows for major industrial sector

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BUSINESS ANALYST – TXU Power Co. Sep 2002 – Apr 2007

Translated complex nuclear plant business processes into software design specifications for $20-million station as-

set management software replacement project. Specified and tested MAXIMO™ CMMS applications and integra-

tions for component reliability, regulatory compliance, design modification, asset management, and corrective action

processes.

Conducted client business process analysis sessions

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Demonstrated software capabilities to end-users

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Developed business requirements and process use-case (design) documents

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Worked with both front- and back-office developers to resolve gaps and defects

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Tested and documented software defects

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Developed and coordinated project training plan

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1995 - 2002

ASSET RELIABILITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR – TXU Power Co.

Implemented and upgraded nuclear station motor and infrared inspection programs. Managed motor reliability up-

grade project, selecting and deploying new technologies and testing processes affecting multiple departments. Up-

graded and coordinated station infrared inspection program.

1986 - 1995

NUCLEAR PLANT TEST ENGINEER – TXU Power Co.

Developed test requirements from federal code, plant licensing and design bases, and vendor documents; trans-

lated requirements into surveillance, startup, and post-modification test procedures. Performed component and sys-

tem testing, documented results, and directed corrective actions for defects. Managed system testing and commis-

sioning efforts for plant lighting and security systems.

1979 - 1986

NUCLEAR PROPULSION PLANT SUPERVISOR/OPERATOR – US Navy

Supervised operation of S8G submarine nuclear prototype as engineering watch supervisor. Directed plant mainten-

ance and operations training activities for 5 staff members and 30 – 40 student operators. Supervised, scheduled,

and performed classroom electrical instruction activities.

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Education

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Science & Technology (Nuclear Engineering Technology) – Thomas Edi-

son State College 2001

• Associate in Arts – Tarrant County Junior College 1996

• Supervisory Management Training Course – University of North Texas – 2002

• Naval Nuclear Power School 1979

Personal Accomplishments

Qualified in Submarines, US Navy

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Completed Associate and Bachelor degrees while working full time

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Achieved a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.86

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Completed nuclear station certification course including simulator training

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Successfully established facility motor and thermographic monitoring programs

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Computer Skills

MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, MS Excel, MS Project

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SQL, Crystal Reports Designer (including Visual Basic formulas)

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MAXIMO™ 5.2 CMMS asset management software

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Rational Requisite Pro™, Rational ClearQuest™

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Communication Skills

• Practiced in the art of oral and written presentation of technical information

• Able to extract business requirements and business process information using face-to-face discussions

with clients in one-on-one or small group settings

• Able to concisely and accurately define technical issues and related corrective actions

• Experienced in drafting and reviewing software design documents, specifications, and test procedures

Community Service – Literacy Tutor, Literacy Advance of Houston

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