Roger P. Allen
Sioux Falls, SD. 57110
E-mail: ******@***.*****.***
SUMMARY:
- Over 30 years in the computer field with technical skills on different computer systems.
- Strong experienced on a UNIX based platform (HP, Sun, AIX, and Linux) with a strong knowledge of
PC‘s (Win9x, WinNT, Win2000/3/8, WinXP, Win7, Vista, Win10).
- A strong working knowledge in computer languages and script (Unix, Win, batch).
EXPERIENCE:
Nov. 2011 - Wells Fargo 605-***-****
Present 3201 N 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57103
-Senior Middleware Administrator for the implementation, configuration, and administration of applications (middle tier) on windows and UNIX platforms.
-Senior System Support Analyst for the deployment of code from development to production.
-Team lead / Manager on projects and main point of person within company.
-Agile certified and practiced with importance in company
-Creation, design, Implementation, and deployment of scripts and files through a repository as stand alone.
-Create and Implement automation processes and procedures.
-Provide technical support and guidance to other core teams.
Apr. 2006 - CNA Surety 605-***-****
Nov. 2011 101 S. Phillips Ave
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
-Middleware Administrator for the implementation, configuration, and administration of applications (middle tier) on windows and UNIX platforms.
-ITIL certified and practiced with importance in company
-Monitor application to maintain a stable environment using tools and synthetic transaction applications.
-Lead Project Manager for development and implement project for upgrades and new installation of software / hardware.
-Application Administrator in: WebSphere Application Server, Informatica, Business Objects, Foglight Series, Clear Case, and Control-M.
Dec. 2005 - Manpower 414-***-****
Apr. 2006 303 West Coventry Court
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
- Sr. Systems Analyst for Global Tech. Services.
- WebSphere (ver 6.0) Administrator for corporate applications running on AIX 5.3 and Windows 2003 Servers.
- Deployed application for developers and implemented scripts for automated administration.
- Identify application issues using tools: Wily and Tivoli Performance Monitor.
Oct. 2002 - Kohl‘s Department Store 262-***-****
Dec. 2005 N56W17000 Ridgewood Drive
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051
- Infrastructure Architect for the Ecommerce Web page (www.kohls.com)
- WebSphere (ver. 4.07 and 5.1) Administrator for multiple teams. Supported applications called Blue Martini and security called Tivoli Access Manager.
- Weblogic (ver. 8.1) and SAS administrator on UNIX and Windows platform.
- Implemented and automated Webtrends for corporate web sites.
- Implemented and setup automation for Informatica, First Logic, Unica Campaign, Unica Model, and Business Object for corporate report generations and future what-if scenarios.
- Review scripts and develop corporate standards for developers to use at various departments.
Feb. 1998 - Metavante Corp. 904-***-****
Oct. 2002 4900 W. Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223
- Senior Systems Analyst for the Internet Banking product (Virtual Bank Manager VBM)
- Successfully convert 70+ banks from the old software the new Y2K certified software, with an ending date 24 days ahead of schedule.
- Written and tested many patch and fixes on vendor‘s products that are in production.
- Implemented a monitoring server on key servers and applications that will page key individuals when thresholds have been met.
- Successfully implemented key companies into a combined eCommerce and Internet Banking environment.
- Middleware installer/troubleshooter/support of various applications including:
- Netscape Enterprise Server - Mercator - iPlanet Enterprise Server - VisiBroker
- Netscape Proxy Server - NetDynamics -Websphere - Accuate
Nov. 1996 - Stratagem, Inc. 262-***-****
Feb. 1998 10922 N. Cedarburg Road
Mequon, Wisconsin 53092
- Consulting work (Systems Administration) on projects for many Stratagem clients. The clients were:
- Tower Automotive (formerly known as A.O. Smith)
- Systems Administrator on HP 9000 Servers, SGI workstations, HP workstations and NT Servers.
- Applications Administrator on the following products:
- OmniBack - Catia - Unigraphics - Various email packages.
- Modine, Inc.
- Systems Administrator on HP 9000 Servers and a few Sun Servers.
- Performance and Capacity monitoring and analysis.
- Herker Screws, Inc.
- Systems Administrator on a HP Server (E-series).
- Network design, implemented, and administered to replace old technology.
- PC repair and reconfiguration for new business application and networking.
- Minneapolis Metropolitan Counsel (Y2K Assessment for the city).
MILITARY SERVICES:
Apr. 1992 - Operational Support System (OSS / Global Command Center)
Oct. 1996 (US Navy) London, England
- Unix Systems Administrator, Network Manager, and Database Administration (Oracle) on a dual ring token LAN / WAN.
- Maintained a system reliability uptime over 95%.
- Provided device drivers, connectivity, and programs for real time traffic and messages.
Nov. 1991 - World Wide Military Command Center
Apr. 1992 (US Navy) London, England
- Systems operator and technician for a mainframe system (GCOS 8).
- Responsibility for data management that ensured stability and quality of system.
Aug. 1988 - USS Concord (AFS-5)
Nov. 1991 Norfolk, Virginia
- Systems operator and technician for a mainframe system.
- Programmed in COBOL, BASIC, and REXX to keep the system up efficiently and functioning properly with no down time.
- Jobs where developed and implemented by batch processes.
- Developed a budget report template for the supply department personnel.
EDUCATION:
University of Maryland University College
Major: B.S. in Computer Studies
Minor: Information Systems Management
Graduated July 1996
Basic Electronics and Engineer School, Great Lakes, Illinois
Studied basic electronic components, circuitry, and troubleshooting.
Graduated March 1988
North Dakota State University - Bottineau Branch
Degree: A.S. in Computer Science
Degree: A.S. in Mathematics
Graduated May 1986
HONORS:
Honor Roll at NDSU-BB - September 1984 to December 1985
Dean‘s List at UMUC - July 1996
PERSONAL DATA:
Security Clearance - Special Compartment Investigation (above Top Secret) -expired
Foreign Language - Working knowledge in speaking/writing German.