Douglas A. Pavey
1263 Shayler Rd * Batavia, OH 45103-2532
Web: http://www.kudra.com/paveyd * Email: paveyd@netscape.net
QUALIFICATIONS
Over 25 years of information systems and IT experience. Background includes consulting,
project management, system design, product selection, evaluation, testing, implementation of
new technology and products. Working with midrange and small scale systems, primarily Unix
based systems with emphasis on data communications and security. Enjoys a fast paced, yet
flexible and dynamic environment with commitments to team playing, recognition of innovative
input and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
Cincinnati Ohio vicinity only, no relocation, consulting preferred.
Equipment: IBM
RS/6000, Power/PC, R40/50, F50, SP2 (AIX v3.x & v4.2),
4361/9000 (MVS, TSO, OS-390), PC/XT/AT/ps2/Aptiva etc (PC-DOS 1.01-7.0,
DR-DOS, CPM-86, Win 2.0-3.11, Win9x, GEM, NT workstation & Server,
Win2K) Digital / Compaq pdp-11 (RSTS/E, RSX-11, RT-11, MUMPS), VAX
(VMS), Rainbow, Alpha (VMS, ULTRIX), HP/5500/9000/Vectra (MPE, HP/UX),
TI-990 (DNOS, DX-10), Wang (VS, OIS), Sun Sparc servers, Ultra Servers,
E10K, (SunOS 3.x,4.x, Solaris 2.5.1 thru 9), MISC ( SCO, Linux, FreeBSD,
Unix SVR4, Xenix, MP/M, MP/M, CP/M, MacOS v1-7, ProDos and TRS-DOS).
Software: DNS,
NIS, NFS, NTP, SNA, Samba, DHCP, XCOM, VI, REGEX,
PPP, RAS, uucp, ftp, make, CDE, Nmake, Sablime, Veritas, Disksuite,
ECOtools, Best/1, Apache, Tomcat, SunOne Web Server & App Server,
Informix, ORACLE v6-7.3, Sybase 10/11, Unify, dBase, Legato Networker,
ADSM v2 & v3, REEL Backup v4.1, Ctar, dd, tar, cpio, SQL Backtrack, MSOFFICE, MS Publisher, Word Perfect v5-v8, Lotus 123, Organizer v2,
SmartSuite, Netscape, IE3-6, UniPlex, Apriori, Netman, Notes, DaVinci,
Outlook 98, CC:Mail, Great Plains, Thoroughbred, OpenSystems, MBSI, Real
World, Peachtree, MS-Project , Visio.
Languages: BASIC,
AWK, C, C++, Bourne Shell, Korn Shell, BASH, Perl, CGI,
JAVA, Pascal, M/F COBOL, Motif, CDE, DCE, Openwin, TCL/TK, Javascript,
SQL, XML, HTML v4, CSS, VBScript, CURSES, TERMINFO, Sculptor, PICK
(UniData BASIC), IDOL-IV, PAL, Intelligent Query, Clipper, dBASE, SQL-Plus,
ISQL, Power Builder, Clarion, Recital.
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CONTRIBUTIONS
May 2000 to Present GE Consumer Finance
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Sr Unix Administrator,
Supported several major application upgrades, including high availability remote
site failover, web conversion, a card processor conversion. Implemented SunOne
Web Servers to support the web conversion. In the process of implementing HP
Openview for server monitoring, and Autosys job scheduling.
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Sr Unix Administrator,GE Corporate Payment Services
Working with Solaris & Sun servers that support a financial (credit card) data
environment. Responsible for server setup and configuration in a multi site, multi
tiered client/server environment containing 18 local and 15 remote servers, 3
High Availibility Veritas clusters and over 2 TB of disk capacity. In process of
implementing a new backup architecture & strategy for site. Working on a
software defect tracking (Quality Greenbelt) project.
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Sr Unix Developer,GE Capital Card Services, CorpCard
Working with Perl, Java and HTML to convert financial (credit card) data into form
for internally developed client/server and Web applications. With Perl worked on
modules that used DBI and CGI functions. Used Sun's JDK 1.3, Oracle 7.3,
Sybase 11 and Solaris 2.6. Provided Server specifications and purchase rationale
for two new servers for our working environment.
April 1998 – May 2000 Consulting
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Consulting Analyst, Software Synergy, Inc.
Worked with HP-UX on HP-9000 K-class servers, providing support for an inhouse developed application used for sales and marketing data query and
reporting for a national food manufacturer. Assisted with application conversion
and upgrades. Improved performance on daily (reduced process time by more
than 50%) and monthly update process (reduced by over 30%). Improved
reliability by automated scripting with safeguards to ensure completion without
operator intervention. Worked with 3rd party POS data collection from Gelco and
AC Nielsen. Worked with C, linked list sorting, PowerBuilder, Shell Scripts, Oracle
7.3, SQL-Plus, HP/UX, MS-Office with Excel Macros, Win95, Win98, RAS.
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Webmaster, Co-editor, Evanston-Eversull Lodge #695, F&AM
Working with a non-profit fraternal organization, produced monthly newsletter
using MS-Publisher, as a co-editor. As WebMaster, designed, implemented,
maintained and promoted the organization via their official web site to over 50
search engines, several web rings and registered the site with SafeSurf, and
RSAC. Worked MS-Word, Notepad, vi, several graphics image editors, IE5,
Netscape 4.7 and HTMLv4. This work is ongoing as an indefinite volunteer
engagement.
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System Support Analyst, Software Synergy, Inc.
Worked with Solaris in a Sun E10000 environment for a leading world publisher
and information provider, working within their development & pre-production and
certification environments. Supported their system build & software promotion
process using nmake, RogueWave, C++ and Lucent Sablime. Performed load
testing using Load Runner.
* In 2000, Software Synergy changed their operating philosophy and their name to Theoris.
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Sr Unix System Administrator/Project Manager, Software Synergy, Inc.
Worked with HP-UX on the HP-9000/E55, Solaris on a wide variety of servers
ranging from a Sun SPARC 5 to the Enterprise 6500, AIX on RS/6000-F50.
Worked with Oracle, Solstice Disksuite converting to Veritas Volume Manager
with over 500 GB of IBM SSA Disk attached to all three server environments in a
Storage Area Network (SAN). Provided assistance to specify & upgrade servers,
operating systems, patches, implemented a backup and recovery plan for the
Y2K environment's Unix servers and configured servers using Legato Networker
with NT, HP, IBM & Sun systems for a large insurance company. Provided
Project & team leadership, including assistance with hiring decisions.
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Unix System Administrator, IBS Consulting
Performed Y2K compliance testing with Solaris on Sun Servers. Worked with
Informix, Oracle, Solstice Disksuite (Raid 1). Provided assistance to upgrade
server operating systems, install patches, implemented a backup & recovery plan
for Y2K Unix servers and configured servers to implement and support a Y2K
compliant environment for a major Financial Services client.
1996-March 1998 System Administrator, Square D Company
Implemented REEL Backup using 3490 drives, upgraded to 3590 drives. Assisted
with conversion from SCSI to SSA storage. Helped to develop, implement,
maintain & test the Unix Disaster Recovery Plan. Worked with DHCP, DNS,
SNA, PPP, Remote software distribution and software configuration management
tools. Completed an ADSM evaluation. Used MS Project, LBMS and Project
Workbench to manage projects.
1992-1996 Consulting
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Unix System Administrator,Alternative Resources, Inc.
Implemented REEL Backup working with AIX v3 & 4.2, developed a disaster recovery
plan for an Electrical Manufacturer.
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Systems Engineer, Professional Data Resources
Developed specifications, designed, implemented Point of Sale (POS) Interface to third
party scheduling tool using C & unix shell scripts for a major Retail Grocery
Store client. Wrote user documentation & provided train the trainer as well as end user
training & support. Worked with SCO, AIX and NCR/AT&T Unix.
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Systems Analyst, Computer Task Group
Developed application for MicroFocus Cobol, data mapping using TSO and COBOL/2 for
client.
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Systems Programmer, XLC Services
Developed specifications, designed, implemented HR Placement system for regional
temporary staffing services company with an interface to track hours & link to ADP’s
payroll system using Clarion. Implemented a WFW LAN to support the application in
offices located in several States.
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Systems Analyst/MIS Manager, AAA Sports, dba WildCard
Developed requirements, RFP, selected, purchased and installed an accounting
system & modified it to fit the business needs. Integrated LANTASTIC, AppleTalk
& TCP/ip networks to tie accounting, product development and sales systems
together. Implemented Email & voice mail system, designed & installed wiring to
implement LAN and telephone requirements.
1988-1992 Programmer/Analyst, Syncor International Corp
Developed, planned & implemented downsizing plan to convert from TI990 to PCs
running SCO Unix. Designed and implemented embedded C routines for M/F Cobol
to perform detailed calculations & process forms into a database for data collection.
Interfaced HP COBOL programs for EDI forms to work with third party billing &
invoicing programs used by outside service providers and vendors. Provided user
documentation & training during the roll out of the new systems. Wrote context
sensitive SGML Hypertext (HTML) help system used within their Cobol
Applications.
1986-1988 Programmer, Electronic Management Systems
Programmed cash registers, implemented a data transfer process to automate
part of employee meal deduction system that interfaced with an IRMA board to
Mainframe payroll system. Setup, installed & trained personnel on their
computerized POS Systems running on PCs that communicated to back office
Xenix/Unix systems. Customized reports & queries using Informix and Unify
databases. Worked with products that ran on PDP-11 and VAX.
1984-1986 Co-op, Several companies including college
Worked with VAX, pdp-11, PC’s from many vendors, WANG, IBM 4361.
Managed the campus computer labs and provided tutorial assistance in a
classroom setting. Performed backups of 4361 system. Wrote software to read
and score Scantron tests, wrote a 8085 cross assembler and debugging
environment to run on a VAX, wrote Y2K compliant date routines for C, COBOL
and Pascal still in use by several companies worked for since college.
1980-1984 Misc Sales Support and Computer Store Management
Several companies, provided pre and post sales assistance, computer setup at
the customer site. Provided training on equipment & software purchased. Setup
spreadsheet, accounting, database & word processing applications. Worked with
Apple, Compaq, IBM, Sanyo, Altair, NorthStar, Televideo, Lisa, MacIntosh,
Zenith, Osborne, & other computer brands; Unix, Xenix, SOS, MAC OS, ProDos,
CP/M, MP/M, DOS1 - DOS3.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
 1979-1980 Course work at Cincinnati Technical College
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Electro-Mechanical Technology
Electronics Technology
Information Systems Technology
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 1980-1981 Course Work at Northern Kentucky University.
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Liberal Arts
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SCO System V Communications
Shell Programming
SCO Advanced System Administration
Arthur Anderson Method/1
LBMS Process Overview & Project Manager
Internetworking with TCP/IP
REEL Backup Administration
Project Management
Six Sigma Quality Greenbelt training
 1984-1986 AAS - Industrial Software Technology, Cincinnati State
 Miscellaneous Courses:
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
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Past Secretary for 3 years of RAM Chapter #193, fraternal organization
Active Member of AASR, Valley of Cincinnati, fraternal organization, participating in
most events
Active Member of F&AM #695, participating in most events, a past officer, Coeditor of
Newsletter, Web Master
Star Scout, Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America
Active Supporter of Habitat for Humanity, Cincinnati Chapter