The Consumate Consultant
Resume:
CALVIN W. EXLINE, SR.
Seasoned IT Project Leader with expertise in modernization, customization, and
implementation of scalable systems capable of meeting multiple clients’ various business
needs. Proven track record of building talented development teams and ensuring on-time
delivery of simultaneous projects.
Business Needs Analysis • Requirements Gathering • Technical Design • Conversion
Technical Support / Training • Customization • Implementation • System and Integration
Testing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Duquesne Light Company 8-2013 –
Present
Subject Matter Expert; MDM Configuration Lead (Consultant Role)
As the Subject Matter Expert for the Meter Data Management system, charged with
creating and executing End-To-End test scripts. Documented and re-tested all defects
found during testing. Working to document integration issues of Oracle Utilities Suite
(CC&B, MDM, and MWM).
Key Contributions:
• Developing Audit SQL
• Developing End-To-End Test Scripts
• Executing End-To-End Testing
• Documenting HPS Calculation Requirements
• Developing HPS Test scripts
• Executing End-To-End HPS test scripts
Duquesne Light Company 3-2012 –
12-2012
Subject Matter Expert; MDM Configuration Lead (Consultant Role)
As the Configuration Lead for the Meter Data Management system, charged with creating
Configuration Control Documents, and implementing same. Working with Functional and
Technical teams to create specifications for integration of Oracle Utilities Suite (CC&B,
MDM, and MWM).
Key Contributions:
• Modernizing operations by replacing Legacy Meter Data Collection systems
with new Oracle Meter Data Management System (MDM Version 2.0.3).
• Developing Configuration requirements documents.
• Developing Base MDM Configuration documents.
• Implementing Base Configuration in all DCL environments
• Developing Audit SQL for Conversion team
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• Developing System Integration Test Scripts
Los Angeles Department of Power and Water 3-2011 –
2-2012
Subject Matter Expert; MDM Configuration Lead (Consultant Role)
As the Configuration Lead for the Meter Data Management system, charged with creating
Configuration Control Documents, and implementing same. Led Legacy data gathering
sessions, instructed client on MDM capabilities and usage. Worked with Functional and
Technical teams to create specifications for integration of Oracle Utilities Suite (CC&B,
MDM, and MWM).
Key Contributions:
• Modernized operations by replacing Legacy Meter Data Collection systems
with new Oracle Meter Data Management System (MDM Version 2.0.3).
• Developed Configuration requirements documents.
• Developed Base MDM Configuration documents.
• Developed Base CCB Meter Inventory documents.
• Implemented Base Configuration (MDM &CCB Meter Inventory) in all LADWP
environments
• Lead MDM client sessions
• Supported Oracle MDM Training sessions
NORTHEAST UTILITIES SYSTEM, formerly Yankee Gas
1998 – 2010
This Fortune 500 energy company operates New England’s largest utility system, serving
more than 2 million electric and natural gas customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and
New Hampshire. Yankee Gas was purchased by Northeast Utilities in 2002
NORTHEAST UTILITIES SYSTEM, Berlin, Connecticut
2009 - 2010
Subject Matter Expert; Conversion Team; Interfaces Team (Consultant Roles)
As part of the Meter Data Management team, charged with creating Functional
Specifications, Technical specifications, and implementing same. Advised on
customization, naming standards, coding standards, environment configuration,
development plans, code migration plans, and implementation.
Key Contributions:
• Modernized operations by replacing disparate Legacy Meter Data Collection
systems with new Oracle Lodestar Meter Data Management System (MDMS).
• Developed functional requirements documents.
• Developed technical requirements documents.
• Developed required Rules Language
• Coded XML Interfaces between Meter Management Assets systems and MDMS
system/ Mainframe Customer Information System
• Coded Legacy System conversion modules
• Performed Development Support
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NORTHEAST UTILITIES SYSTEM / YANKEE GAS
2000 - 2008
Subject Matter Expert; Project Team Lead; Development Team Lead (Consultant
Roles)
Originally hired by Yankee Gas as an IBM Consultant / Development Team Lead, charged
with customizing then later implementing the new Customer Information System (CIS).
Upon acquisition of Yankee Gas by Northeast Utilities, oversaw CIS customization again –
this time, for all operating companies owned by Northeast Utilities. Advised on
customization, naming standards, coding standards, environment configuration,
development plans, code migration plans, and implementation.
Key Contributions:
• Modernized operations by replacing 30-year-old Legacy system with new
customer information system (CIS).
• Lead and documented JAD sessions for clients.
• Worked with client to develop Project Plans
• Performed Business Analysis and Gap Analysis between existing systems and ‘To
Be’ system.
• Developed Functional Requirements documents.
• Worked with client to develop Implementation Plan
• Developed Production Support Plan
• Performed Production Support
• Developed Integrated System Test Plans
• Lead Problem Reporting and Resolution meetings
• Allowed use of CIS by 4 different operating companies by customizing system to
meet rules and regulations of 3 separate Departments of Utility.
• Ensured compliance with all Service Level Agreements through performance
testing and tuning of system.
• Met extremely tight deadlines imposed by Connecticut Department of Public
Utility Control for implementing rate cases / coding changes necessary for utilizing
most current technology.
• Collaborated with DB/2 DBA team to create performance indexes; also identified
potential “hot spots”. Enabled mainframe support personnel to monitor CIS
performance by teaching them to use available tools. Taught classes on Coding
Standards, Naming Conventions, DB2 SQL Coding, and DB2 SQL Performance
Tuning.
• Provided complete project documentation to facilitate smooth transition of
leadership from consultant to full-time employees.
IBM, Dallas, Texas 1998
- 2000
A multinational computer technology and consulting corporation. Employs ~400,000 people
worldwide.
Development Team Lead (Consultant)
Simultaneously managed CIS customization projects for 4 clients. (One of those clients
was YANKEE GAS.) Managed a team of 20 developers. Maintained documentation and
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provided support to IBM Team Leads as required. Kept IBM Project Manager abreast of
development needs and client status.
Key Contributions:
• Transformed a group of young, inexperienced college graduates into a team of
productive IBM developers through weekly meetings, one-on-one sessions, and
code “walk-throughs” designed to train them in Cobol, how to follow coding
standards, how to read and understand specifications, and when to ask for help.
• Lead and documented JAD sessions
• Worked with client to develop Project Plans
• Performed Business Analysis and Gap Analysis between existing systems and ‘To
Be’ systems.
• Developed Functional Requirements documents.
• Lead Technical Requirements Review
• Lead Code Walk Through Meetings
• Developed Integrated System Test Plans
• Lead Problem Reporting and Resolution meetings
• Saw 2 of the 4 customized systems implemented in Production.
ADDITIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
System Architect or Development Team Lead:
PACIFIC GENERAL ELECTRIC, San Francisco, California
Performance Team Member
Reviewed COTS software for scalability for client
Recommended and made code changes for performance
June 1996 to April 1998
PACIFIC POWER, Portland, Oregon
Performance Team Lead
Lead Performance Reviews of client code
Reviewed database design
Recommended Performance changes to SQL, Performance indexes, etc.
May, 1995 to June, 1996
NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION, Gary, Indiana
Development Team Lead
Mainframe Application side of custom application
May, 1991 to May, 1995
RALSTON PURINA CORPORATION, St. Louis, Missouri
April, 1990 to May, 1991
BEAR CREEK CORPORATION, Medford, Oregon
May, 1989 to April, 1990
PACIFIC TELECOM CORPORATION, Vancouver, Washington
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February, 1986 to May, 1988
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, Portland, Oregon
March, 1985 to February, 1986
IMPELL PACIFIC, Portland, Oregon
September, 1982 to March, 1985
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Computer Science
Chemeketa Community College • Salem, Oregon
Coursework in Business Administration
Linfield College • McMinnville, Oregon
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Oracle Relational Databases SQL Developer
DB/2 Web Methods/SOAP
MS Project MQ Series
XML Microsoft Office Suite
Cobol\Cobol II CICS Command Level
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