Project Software

Tracy Gates

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Address:

City: Dickinson

State: TX

Zip: 77539

Country: USA

Phone: 832-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

I T specialist knowledgeable of software engineering, software administration and data communications with experience in government sector. Professional experience in software integration engineering, project scheduling, configuration management, computer hardware, systems and applications software.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston TX 1/2001 to 5/2007 (Computer Information Systems)

High School Dipolma from San Jacinto College, Houston TX 1/2001 to 12/2012

High School Dipolma from United Space Alliance/NASA Training Academies, Houston TX 1/2001 to 12/2012

Job History / Details:

Profile

IT specialist knowledgeable of software engineering, software administration and data communications with experience in government sector. Professional experience in software integration engineering, project scheduling, configuration management, computer hardware, systems and applications software.

Core Qualifications

Configuration Management Analyst skills

Project and Software Life Cycle Management experience

Software Integration experience

Programming Language knowledge

GUI and tools

MS Windows, UNIX/LINUX

Strong collaborative skills

Software and System Testing

Problem solving skills

Technical help desk experience

Strong analytical skills

Technical Skills

Skills Experience Total Years Last Used

MS Windows XP, 7, Office Suite, Visio, Project Proficient 7 2012

HTML/XHTML, CSS, C, C, JavaScript, Java J2EE Beginner - Moderate 2 2008

Polytron Version Control Systems, TortoiseSVN Beginner - Moderate 4 2012

Professional Experience

May 2007 to November 2012

United Space Alliance Webster, Texas

Computer Science III

Project Scheduling/Coordinating:

Collaborated with NASA customer and created/implemented Software Integration Life Cycle (SILC) schedule that provided project's critical path and dynamic "what if"scenario impact views to accommodate challenging software deliveries.

Managed SILC project schedule and process.

Periodically collaborated and communicated updated SILC schedule with internal and external stakeholders.

Client Side Software Integrator/Engineer:

Created multiple software patches that were successfully deployed on the Station Support Computer laptops on the International Space Station.

Minor script development.

Leadership:

Stepped up and provided leadership skills during company downsizing and successfully maintained software deliveries to support International Space Station.

Configuration Management Analyst:

Supported kaizen process that streamlined configuration management and software delivery process.

Managed and maintained configuration and version control for International Space Station Laptop and Network Integration Project (ISSLNI) and ground computer laboratories.

Collaborated and assisted external stakeholders to meet software delivery requirements to Configuration Management.

Systematized Configuration Management Process from initiation to release management.

Flight Media Fabricator and Coordinator:

Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to develop Operational Agreement document that negotiated standardized expectations for delivering Class I media to Mission Build Facility (MBF) software repository.

Troubleshot existing media creation process and improved media creation efficiency by developing and documenting improved processes.

Demonstrated proficiency using media publishing and duplicator equipment and created Class I Flight CD/DVD media for ISS.

Client Interface and Liaison Responsibilities:

Improved external stakeholder relationships and project predictability through communication and collaboration of project requirements and schedule, assisted stakeholders with software deliveries and software integration, software integration testing, and software deployment.

Demonstrated proficient writing and communication skills to convey project's initiatives and processes to external stakeholders.

Web Page Management:

Updated project's Web Page to reflect architecture configuration and version.

Updated Web Page to support project

Virtualization Research and Development:

Lead the virtualization research that implemented VMWare ThinApp application virtualization software, VMWare Workstation, and VMWare Player technologies.

Participated in another virtualization project to investigate bare-metal virtualization solutions.

August 1992 to October 2002

DEBO Properties Dickinson, TX

Assistant Property Manager

General duties associated with multi-dwelling properties that include receiving rent payments, managing tenants, coordinating maintenance and repairs.

November 1991 to December 1999

JOY Tile Company Dickinson, TX

Business Owner

Owner of residential and commercial flooring installation and home remodeling business.

Duties required estimating overall project, coordinated and performed work to complete the project.

Duties were purchasing materials, installation procedures and standards, and customer relations.

Education

2007 University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science Computer Information Systems

Concentration in Computers and Mathematics

UHCL National Science Foundation Scholarship 2004-2007

Texas Scholars in Computer Science Scholarship 2004-2007

National Deans List ( Spring 2007 )

2004 San Jacinto College Pasadena, TX

Mathematics

National Science Foundation Scholarship

Texas Scholars in Computer Science Scholarship

Dean's Honor List-2002 Academic Achievement Award

National Dean's List-Spring 2004 Academic Achievement Award

Member of Phi Theta Kappa Club

United Space Alliance/NASA Training Academies Houston, TX

Continuing Education

Company mandated courses that support a government contract. Training consisted in an array of topics.

Numerous continuing education classes related to computer software, project management, and professional development.

Training to supported the Aerospace Industry.

Additional Information

AWARDS:

Performance Award - December 2008

Extra Mile Award

Risk Associated Trouble Spots

Teamwork Recognition Award

Five Year Service Award

CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION:

Supporting Space Shuttle Program

Supporting Transition to 6 Man Crew on Board ISS

PUBLICATIONS:

Communications of the Association for Information Systems - Web 2.0 Technologies, Principles, and Applications: A Conceptual Framework from Technology Push and Demand Pull Perspective

REFERENCES:

References on request

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