Perry G. Cunningham
*** ******** ***** *** *** Katy, Texas 77450
281-***-**** (H) 817-***-**** (C) abnwpe@r.postjobfree.com
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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