Management Software

Chaitanya Chandrakant Erande

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Schaumburg, IL 60173 Email:*********.*******@*****.***

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Summary:

• Over 3 years of experience in Information Technology with emphasis on Software Configuration Management.

• Extensive experience in Software Configuration Management using IBM Rational ClearCase & ClearQuest

• Expertise in setting up project specific ClearCase environment on both UNIX and Windows platform that involves CM branching, labeling schema, creating views & development profiles, setting up development & build config-specs, deciding merge strategy , & defining/implementing ClearCase triggers as per CM guidelines.

• Administer Clearcase Multisite operations that include Data Synchronization among organizational sites, VOB creation, replication & maintenance.

• Rolling out new Clearcase version for the projects & managing ClearCase Production, Backup & License servers.

• Support the project build environment & identify areas for improvement based on build process metrics and propose a plan, including impacts to upstream and downstream organizations.

• Expertise in Build & Test Tool Automation to achieve high performance

• Write/Create Software Configuration Management plan to define policies like branching & labeling schemes.

• Strong programming skills with concentration on Perl, Shell Scripting, DOS Batch scripting.

• Good amount of work experience with IBM Rational ClearQuest, as a defect tracking tool.

• Good exposure to Software Packaging using Install Shield, MSI, MSP creation, windows installer SDK and windows installers technology.

• Hands on experience with software imaging technologies like GHOST, ALTRIS, WDS

• Deep knowledge of Microsoft's Sysprep and customizations tools

• Some knowledge about OEM Integration – Integrate third party applications and OEM components with the organization product

• Work experience on both ‘Waterfall model and Agile model’ as software development processes

Professional Experience:

Build & Release Engineer, Siemens Medical Solutions, R&D, IL Jan 2010- Present

Responsibilities:

• Working for Configuration Management Team at Siemens Molecular Imaging R&D Department.

• Administer source control using ClearCase, Requirement Management using RM Caliber & Defect Tracking using Rational ClearQuest.

• Concentration on tool automation for existing Clearcase & Multisite infrastructure.

Some of the important tools implemented are listed as below

Disk Space Monitor Tool for Clearcase server space

Back Server Sync Tool for making sure production & backup servers are in sync

Replica manager Tool to automate all the multisite operations {import, export, epoch gap reset etc}

LUN move Tool : to automate the process of LUN/VOB migration

• Design, implement and configure build environment (Nightly, Service Pack & Release builds) for projects including automation of builds, packaging and installation processes.

• Execute and troubleshoot manual/automated builds, identify the root cause for a failed build and resolve the issues.

• Build/Create windows, QNX, workstations for development team.

• Creating Windows/QNX driver CDs for the newly introduced hardware platforms.(DTx, HPzxxx, SNAC)

• Creating user accounts using ClearQuest designer, writing/designing ClearQuest queries to extract defects related data from the backend database, creating small tools using Clearquest’s application programming interface to send project specific reminders & generate project metrics sheets.

• Create/Write organization specific documents like Project Management Plan, Component Test Specifications, System Test Specifications & Conduct or participate in peer reviews to ensure product quality.

• Installation and Configuration of a .NET image processing application based on Client server model (FAT, RTC) and execute subsequent unit, integration & regression testing.

Analyst Programmer, SYNTEL LTD, INDIA Oct 2007 - Dec 2009

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and enhancement of ‘CES’ which is an intranet application built using classic ASP pages and DB2 as backend.

• Responsible for handling monthly builds and quarterly releases to accommodate functional, procedural, architectural changes in the CES application.

• Providing CES application support to Allstate field engineers.

• Analyze the high level and low level requirements for feasibility, scalability and align the requirements as per the road map and check for the scope.

Analyst Programmer, Allstate Insurance, IL, USA Feb 2009 - May 2009

Responsibilities:

• Business Visit

• Study and understand the CES application with Syntel Inc and Allstate, determine feasibility of migrating software construction and maintenance to Syntel Limited, and facilitate the migration of such activity to Syntel Limited by executing the business knowledge transfer processes.

• Gather all necessary application inventory information, data flow diagrams, process flow information and business specifications to allow effective offshore construction, maintenance and production support of this system.

• Have received Client’s Special Recognition Certificate from “Allstate Insurance, Chicago” during 3 months Business Visit at Chicago, USA.

Student Assistant, Kent College of Law, Chicago, IL Sep 2010 – Dec 2010

Responsibilities:

• Administer network issues like router configurations, wired/wireless connection setups.

• Assisting students/ faculty in basic laptop, desktop configurations like OS setup, software installations, and troubleshooting computer and network issues.

• Updating student information in the college database, generate IDs, helping faculty/students with shared printers, scanners, etc.

Technical Skills:

Programming Languages : C, C++, Perl, Shell, VB Scripting, Batch Scripting, Assembly language, Embedded C.

Industry Tools : IBM RATIONAL CLEARCASE, CALIBER RM, CLEARQUEST, software packaging tools including Install Shield, MSI, MSP creation, windows installer SDK and windows installers technology.

Database : Oracle 9i (SQL & PL SQL), SQL Server and MS Access

Software : Microsoft Office 2003 & 2007, Open Office, MASM and KEIL

Platform : Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP, Windows Server 2008 R2, UNIX, LINUX, QNX, MINIX3, Microprocessors like 8051, x86, ARM processors (S3C44BOX).

Others : Proficient and relevant experience in all email operations, Database Management, word processing, data entry

Education Qualifications:

Master of Science in Computer Engineering

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL GPA 3.71/ 4.0

Bachelor of Engineering: Electronics and Telecommunication

M.E.S. College of Engineering, Pune University, India Grade: First Class with Distinction

References: Upon request

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