TFS Build Engineer / Process Automation Specialist Resume

SUMMARY

Diverse, flexible Build Engineer with over 17 years of experience. Knowledgeable in all phases of application software, product life cycle; including development, design, debug, test and documentation.
Key strengths include process automation designing and implementing build automation solutions using Perl. I am looking for a remote opportunity. I have been working 1 - 4 days per week remote for the last 7 years while remaining highly effective and responsive.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

TFS Build Engineer / Process Automation Specialist

Responsibilities:

Reduced build time from 2.5 hours to 75 minutes through process improvement and infrastructure improvements
Scaled out build infrastructure to reduce bottlenecks and created Sandbox environment
Maintain the TFS Team Build builds and also the FinalBuilder builds
Migrated build system from FinalBuilder to PowerShell
Working as Build Liason on the DevOps Team

Confidential

Release Engineer - Team Lead

Responsibilities:

Serving in a Team Lead position since November 2010
Additional responsibilities include end-user training, process and policy development
As well, research into current SCM Tools and practices, future planning and assimilation of acquired Teams

Confidential

Release Engineer

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain build and packaging processes including automation scripts in Perl (40,000+ lines of code)
Build System administration including end-user support and machine maintenance - some SQL and ASP work required for web front-end and database back-end
CVS/Subversion Administration and support for 200+ end-users world-wide
Support and maintain 6 web/build servers and 14 build machines including Mac and Linux both physical and virtual
Administer Coverity Prevent 4.5 and FishEye 2.1.2
Train and support members of the local and worldwide CM Team

Confidential

Software Packager

Responsibilities:

Package and deploy installations using WISE InstallMaster 8.1, AdminStudio 7.5 (InstallShield 11.5)
Package deployment and support for large enterprise clients

Confidential

Programmer/Analyst - Build Team

Responsibilities:

Developed and maintained over 150 software installations in several versions of InstallShield Professional
Authored and maintained build scripts and MAK files for over 15 C++ and Visual Basic projects
Authored an automated solution in Perl for creating and deploying patches that reduced the number of man hours by 700%
Created MSI-based merge modules using InstallShield X for inclusion in patches
User-level experience and some administration with Microsoft Visual SourceSafe
Created Perl scripts to generate reports and metrics for Visual SourceSafe that were not inherently available in VSS
Created Perl scripts to validate patch README files for the Quality Assurance team that saved 7 man weeks annually

Confidential

Software Engineer - Build Team

Responsibilities:

Authored and maintained software installations using InstallShield Professional 6
Mentored two new hires and trained them on the Delano installation and build processes created, maintained and administrated the build process using Delano EBIS platform tool development and evaluation created custom install dialogs using Visual C++ resource DLL’s created and maintained custom installation functions using Visual C++ DLL’s

Confidential

Senior SQA Engineer / Build Engineer

Responsibilities:

converted a build process using batch files into a complete Perl build system mentored the SQA Engineers and chaired weekly meetings that included a roundtable discussion of current tasks, resolving any issues and addressing the needs of the team versaw the creation of a Lotus Notes-based discussion database to facilitate team communication performed technical interviews for new hires

Confidential

Software Quality Assurance Engineer / Build Engineer

Responsibilities:

scheduled and maintained daily builds, fixing broken builds and preparing the install image created a smoke test for the build in Microsoft Visual Test developed and delivered Visual Test training for the QA Team coordinated the build FTP’s to our International sites and third party vendors supported remote developers and consultants
CD mastering of the products