TerryFix Software Solutions

Systems Analyst/Security Consultant ~ Consultation, Project Management, Support, Training

OBJECTIVE

IT Business Systems Analyst/Security Consultant in a technology driven institution that promotes free thinking, and makes real impact as part of a team of technology integration leaders.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Business Systems Analyst/Security Consultant

  • Achieved success in upgrading legacy production systems to MS SQL Server and Oracle J2EE systems in a variety of industries including Banking & Finance, Insurance, Rentals, Airlines, Automotive, Hardware, Pharmacy, Hospitality, and Manufacturing.
  • A/CWO, Sargeant, Commissionaires (CGL) Security Unit at Keele CCC (Canada Corrections Facility) 
  • Worked with several security companies including Commissionaires Great Lakes, LK Protection, G4S, Paragon, FedSec, Source, Sentinel, Dragon/Spartan 
  • Provided first line hardware and software support including identification, documentation, investigation, diagnosis, escalation, resolution and follow up.
  • Followed up with clients on regular basis entailing timely feedback to the user on the status of the incident resolution, and escalation if necessary.
  • Coordinated with business executives, software experts, help desks, and data source teams in a 24x6 availability environment.
  • Provided training, advice and assistance, technical support, and trouble-shooting .
  • Created concierge info system with comprehensive functionality and real-time reporting
  • Required proficiency with SQL, Oracle, Incident Management Systems software and applications.


Systems Analyst/IT Project Management

  • Successfully migrated banking software to a web-based Temenos T24 Core Banking Financial Information System featuring J2EE application server, UI HTML/XSLT, open connectivity XML/ASP.NET Web Services BizTalk Server EAI for XML, EDI/SWIFT.
  • Successfully resolved technical failures in a timely manner, automated application monitoring tools, and provided technical expertise for FX/MM application upgrades.
  • Prepared technical training and process documentation for day-to-day support issues.
  • Provided primary technical support for critical issues with T24 global financial system.
  • Required in-depth knowledge of Active Directory, SQL Server, and SAP Crystal Reports.


Technical Support Analyst/Programmer Analyst

  • Added value by creating a 100% real-time automated online report delivery of 1000+ SAP Crystal Reports, saving over $17K monthly in manual time and personnel tasks.
  • Provided exceptional internal/external In/Outcall Tier-2 level helpdesk client support.
  • User administration for new hires, configure desktop/laptop, printer access and email
  • CALL CENTRE Database administrator: SAP Triversity, Peregrine ServiceCenter
  • Systems administrator: Siemens ACD (Automatic Call Distribution) and PhoneMail
  • Scheduled, performed and monitored nightly backups of production online databases
  • Required MS Project control, cost estimating, Visio flowcharting, and reporting


IT Helpdesk Support/technical Support

  • Provided efficient Tier-1 level helpdesk support on both hardware & software issues.
  • Operated and monitored resource utilization (job control) of IBM VM/ESA Mainframe (MVS, JCL, TSO, CICS, COBOL), Sun Microsystems Solaris UNIX Server, Sun SPARCstation UNIX workstations;
  • Maintained, installed, deployed over 25 Novell network configuration, hardware, software and printers;
  • Provided hardware/software technical support, assistance/training, advice to students on productivity tools, operating systems/environments, programming languages, etc.


EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY (Work Experience/Contracts/Consulting)

  • Business Systems Analyst Terryfix Software Solutions, Toronto, ON 2010-present
  • IT Project Manager IT Dept, Trading Development Company Ltd 2007-2010
  • Systems Analyst Mngt Information Systems Dept, ECC Bank 2005-2007
  • Support Analyst Global Help Desk, SAP Triversity, Toronto 2002-2005

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Systems Administrator Mngt Information Systems Dept, ECC Bank 
  • Systems Officer Caribbean Credit Card Corporation 
  • Assistant Examiner IT Information Technology Exam Board, CXC 
  • Adjunct Lecturer/IT Trainer/Instructor BHS, CFB College, Francis Secretarial, UWI 
  • Assistant Permanent Secretary/IT Analyst/Trainer Agriculture, Lands, Housing & Development 
  • Student IT Helpdesk University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB 


COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE & TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE

  • Certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Technician (MCDST), Microsoft Office Suite Specialist (MOS) – Master Level, ICDL, Security Clearance Certificate - Level II (Secret) Authorization, IFPO Certified Protection Officer (CPO), LLQP
  • Databases: Advantage, DB2, Domino, MS SQL Server, Oracle 8i/11g, Sybase
  • Operating Systems: AIX, Linux (RedHat, Ubuntu), Mac OS X, Solaris, Windows XP/7
  • Programming: C/C++, HTML, Java, Perl, Python, SQL, VB Visual Studio.NET, XML
  • Servers: BES, Cisco IPS, Exchange, Lotus Domino Server, MS Server R2 Hyper-V
  • Software: Active Directory, Business Objects/SAP Crystal Reports, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Project, Visio), Payroll, PeopleSoft HCM, SAS/SPSS, SharePoint, Incident Management, WebSense.
  • Web Technologies: Apache/Tomcat, Cognos, IIS, jQuery, PHP, Silverlight 5, Weblogic.


PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & HIGHLIGHS OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Exceptional customer service skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Proven interpersonal, oral, written and communication skills.
  • Excellent co-ordination and administration skills and ability to multitask.
  • Tact and discretion with regards to security and confidentiality of information.
  • Strong networking and server/desktop/laptop PC technical support.


ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEER GROUPS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Junior Chamber International: Past Vice President SK Jaycees juniorchamber.org
  • World Hash-House-Harriers: member SK Hash House Harriers www.gthhh.com
  • Hobbies: hiking, swimming, choirs, singing, music, drama, movies, comedy


EDUCATION

  • Information Systems Management, Masters GPA 3.6/4.0 

M.Sc. DeVry Keller Graduate School of Management, Oakbrook, Il keller.edu

  • Information Technology, Postgraduate Diploma GPA 4.0/4.0 

PgD. IT DeVry College of Technology, Calgary, AB devry.ca

  • Computer Science, Bachelor of Science GPA 3.5/4.0 

B.Sc. CS University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB unb.ca 


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