Senior Infastructure Engineer Middleware

Jonathan Brady

**** * ***** * ****** • Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74014

918-***-**** • ***************@*****.***

Information Systems Engineer

Solutions-oriented and analytical with history of success in system and Middleware Products and database administration, project management, QA testing, technology development, and support for end-users worldwide.

Very motivated and dependable leader with demonstrated success in an array of functions. Highly focused and results-oriented in Architecting and Engineering Middleware Products IBM Websphere MQ, WAS and ESB using High Availability and Clustering Solutions with background in QA testing, concentrating on testing strategy validity, testing process automation, and alignment with product requirements. Proven track record of collaboration with project, business analysis, and application development professionals, drawing on excellent communication and interpersonal skills to promote cooperation and achievement of project objectives. Technical expertise includes…

Testing:

Websphere MQ, WAS, ESB Validation Testing with App Teams, IR360, UAT, QA, QC, Unit, Environments, Testing Protocols, Defect Tracking & Management

Launch:

Websphere MQ, WAS, ESB in production, Release Management & Version Control, End-user Communication

Development:

Websphere MQ, WAS, ESB, Database Design, Web-based Application Programming, Process Automation

Production:

Websphere MQ, WAS, ESB Support and Administration, IR360 Alert setup, System / Database Administration, Release Training, End-user Support, Client Communications & Relations,

Experience Highlights

DXC.Technologies, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2011 – Current

Senior Analyst, Middleware

Designed and managed 1500+ instances of Websphere MQ middleware supporting cross-platform communication; administered additional middleware tools including IR360 Middleware Administration console. Selected Contributions:

Leveraged clustered OS environment and middleware for seamless cross-platform communication.

Developed standardized configuration management controls for coding implementation.

Assisted in Multiple MQ upgrades a crossed multiple platforms

Designed and implemented High Availability Websphere MQ Solutions on multiple platforms using Veritas

Disaster Recovery of MQ configuration in Production Failover for short outage time to keep customer sending client data with no impact

Trained new staff that had very little knowledge of MQ to become very efficient to handle day to day tasks and troubleshooting

Lead Team in MOM MQ Infrastructure to produce and implement over 1200 changes 99% Success rate

Worked in Leveraged Client Support environment as Senior MQ person a crossed multiple platforms on call rotation working across the globe with staff during incidents with great success

Administered and Supported IBM WAS and IBM Websphere ESB

Solarc, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2009 – 2011

Quality Assurance Engineer

Played an integral role in design, development, and execution of application QA testing plans with in a release schedule; established and orchestrate testing environments, liaising with application and business process owners to coordinate new builds and changes to testing environment. Selected Contributions:

Automated QA environment SQL Server Refreshes and Software Daily installation’s and test case automation saving team several hours of manual test creation.

Initiated cross-training of QA staff members in India to increase overall departmental competency and self-sufficiency.

Developed environment Database Management System to provide overall detail of database environment size and maintenance

Administered and Maintenance and Implemented Hyper-V Virtual Managed over 100 hosts across the organization

Implemented SVCMM and web portal for self-service across the organization for department individual environment creation.

Verizon, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2007 – 2009

Senior Specialist II, Quality Assurance

Played an integral role in design, development, and execution of application QA and UAT testing plans within a quarterly release schedule; established and orchestrate testing environments, liaising with application and business process owners to coordinate new builds and changes to testing environment. Selected Contributions:

Pioneered Web-based application supporting testing environment status tracking, resulting in enhanced test effort scheduling and management; built application in HTML, PHP, and MySQL.

Initiated cross-training of QA staff to increase overall departmental competency and self-sufficiency.

EDS, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2005 – 2007

Senior Analyst, Middleware

Designed and managed 700+ instances of Websphere MQ middleware supporting cross-platform communication; administered additional middleware tools including Autosys, Connect Direct, InConcert, TeAlert, Orbix, Roguewave, and Command Control Services. Selected Contributions:

Leveraged clustered OS environment and middleware for seamless cross-platform communication.

Developed standardized configuration management controls for coding implementation.

NDCHealth, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2004 – 2005

Senior Analyst, Technical Support

Developed, launched, and maintained turnkey ASP sites for hospitals, performing ongoing application and release management across entire software development life cycle (SDLC). Selected Contributions:

Built 25 ASP sites and installed supporting Windows 2000 platforms in hospital environments.

Tuned SQL Server 2000 ASP servers; implemented comprehensive backup and recovery strategy.

Conceptualized and recommended Web-based application to manage client communications.

MCI / MCI WorldCom, Tulsa, Oklahoma 1998 – 2004

Database Administrator III (2000 – 2004)

Managed development and testing database supporting Local Switch Data Store (LSDS) and provided backup to administration of Total Circuit Order Management (TCOMS) database; configured, installed, administered, and tuned Oracle and Sybase RDBMS. Selected Contributions:

Performed enterprise application integration (EAI) testing for new database upgrades; authored requirements for use in production environments.

Leveraged Direct Connect for Oracle (DCO) to replicate data across database platforms.

Spearheaded implementation of backup and recovery process for Sybase and Oracle RDBMS.

Senior Specialist I, Quality Assurance (1998 – 2000)

Developed and executed QA testing strategies supporting quarterly OSS releases, designing testing scenarios, cases, and data and providing comprehensive defect tracking and reporting. Served in additional capacity for UAT testing. Selected Contributions:

Provided testing for 100+ adapter / API builds within one year, serving as primary point of contact

Key player in Y2K planning and testing, holding full responsibility for testing of three key systems.

Recipient of All Star Awards for outstanding performance and responsiveness.

US Army, Various Locations 1991 – 1998

Database & UNIX Administrator (1995 – 1998)

Managed a team of 45 systems and database administrators supporting UNIX and Informix databases, performing resource allocation, performance management, and staff training. Selected Contributions:

Handpicked to perform Y2K systems testing for key elements of US Army infrastructure.

Instrumental in implementation effort for new SIDPERS III personnel management system.

Held collateral duties as EEO, Security, and Drug & Alcohol Manager.

Recipient of several Army Achievement and Commendation Medals, as well as repeated recognition for Y2K and system integration efforts.

Systems Manager, Personnel Information Systems (1991 – 1995)

Developed, executed, and managed procedures to ensure consistent data integrity for mission-critical Army personnel database. Provided end-user training and support. Selected Contribution:

Exceeded accuracy rate requirements with a 95% transaction accuracy rate.

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Additional experience as an Independent Technical Consultant for various clientele, including Geek Squad.

Education & Credentials

Extensive coursework in Information Systems & General Studies

Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, Oklahoma • Central Texas College, Killeen, Texas

Professional Certification

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – 8i • Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Technical Proficiency

Platforms: SCO/HP/Sun/IBM UNIX, Windows NT/95/98/2000/XP/Vista, Linux, Novell, VMS, AS400

Database: Oracle, Sybase, MySQL, MS SQL Server, Informix, SQL language

Tools: MS Office, InConcert, Tuxedo, WinRunner, Orbix, Actuate, Websphere MQ, Quality Center, Open VMS, Roguewave, Connect Direct, PHP, HTML, KSH Scripting, AutoSys, DB Artistan, Erwin DB Modeler, IR360

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