SUMMARY:

• PeopleSoft Solution Architect with 19 years of PeopleSoft experience implementing and upgrading PeopleSoft Applications. Alvarez has a deep knowledge of PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA) and client - server application deployments of PeopleSoft HCM, FSCM, CRM, EPM, and Enterprise Portal. Exceptional communicator able to collaborate with management and staff at all levels to convey technical concepts and complex solutions.
• PeopleSoft System Architect
• PeopleSoft System Administration
• PeopleSoft Update Manager
• Quality Assurance Testing
• Capacity Planning and Sizing
• PeopleSoft Security Administration
• Performance Tuning
• Database Administration
• Project Management
• High Availability and Fail-Over
• Technical Design
• System Analysis
• System Development Lifecycle
• Evaluating/Documenting Requirements
• Disaster Recovery

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

PeopleSoft Products: PeopleSoft HCM 9.2/9.1/9.0/8.9/8.8 , PeopleSoft FSCM 9.2/9.1/8.9, Enterprise Portal 9.2/9.1/9.0, PeopleSoft CRM 9.1/8.9, PeopleSoft EPM 9.1/8.9

PeopleTools: 8.55/8.54/8.52/8.51/8.4 x/7x

Tools: PeopleSoft Update Manager,PS Change Assistant, Application Designer, Data Mover

Operating Systems: Red Hat Linux 5.1/4.8/4.0, HP-UX 11.0, Solaris v 2x-10, Windows 2008 R2, IBM AIX 5.3.0/6.1

Databases: Oracle 12g/11g/10x/9x/7x, Windows SQL Server 2000/05/08

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Miami Florida

Senior PeopleSoft Architect/Administrator

• Installed Oracle Virtual Box appliance and Imported HCM 9.2 appliance files to construct PeopleSoft Update Manager, which was used to apply all required for upgrade fixes, maintenance, and Tax updates
• Setup and configure PeopleSoft Change Assistant to execute upgrade steps of initial upgrade pass. Worked with development and functional staff to review compares reports to identify customizations. Trouble-shoot and diagnose script execution issues by reviewing scripts and log outputs.
• Performed the installation of PeopleSoft Performance Monitor to analyze all critical components of the infrastructure to include: network and bandwidth requirements, SAN storage system, database management configuration, and Web and application servers. Identified risks and made recommendations to redesign architecture for optimal performance .
• Manage and supported their FSCM 9.2 application on PeopleTools 8.54.22, and HCM 9.0 application on PeopleTools 8.54.22
• Worked with DBAs to build and refresh environments. Perform all PeopleSoft Administration tasks and tuning of PeopleSoft Internet Architecture.
• Perform the installation of Oracle Secure Enterprise Search on Red Linux. Used the Search Framework Administration interface to define the connection to SES instance, deploy search definitions and search categories, and manage search index build schedules.
• Perform daily migration of customize objects to development, test and Production environments.
• Successfully upgraded FSCM 9.2 PeopleTools from

Confidential, Loveland CO

SENIOR PEOPLESOFT ADMINISTRATOR

• Member of PeopleSoft Administrator Team responsible for supporting customer’s PeopleSoft Finanncials/SCM 9.1 application on PeopleTools 8.51.11 for Oracle 11.2.0.2. Web, Application, and Batch Servers are hosted on IBM AIX 7.1.
• Monitored Application Messaging traffic during high peak times, and resolve message failure and stoppage issues.
• Maintain configuration and automation required for building production and staging PeopleSoft environments.
• Develop and modify as needed application, batch, and web server configurations. Troubleshoot development and production application problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.
• Collaborated with Network, Databases, Server Administration, San Storage Teams to ensure optimal performance of the PeopleSoft infrastructure. Identified performance issues and made recommendations for re-design of architecture.

Confidential - Oakland CA

Cloud Enterprise Application Lead

• Enterprise Application Lead responsible for the managing and maintaining the PeopleSoft and other application architectures during the Implementation of PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 and Enterprise Portal 9.2 on PeopleTools 8.53.
• Lead a team of system and database administrators to support environments within the Oracle Cloud. Assist the System Integration team in the design, development, and implementation of modules, frameworks, roadmaps, and best practices for enterprise-level applications and systems and their supporting technologies.
• Execute and oversee maintenance of the computing environment by identifying PeopleSoft system requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring system performance.
• Establish and manage PeopleSoft system specifications by conferring with functional resources; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing system infrastructure with Information Technology Services (ITS) Partners to maintain PeopleSoft system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performance
• Tuning, troubleshooting system hardware, software, networks and operating and system management systems; designing and running system load/stress testing; escalating application problems to vendors.
• Establish and test fault tolerance of enterprise applications to comply with disaster recovery policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on best practices for system updates and upgrades by conferring with ITS staff and services; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software.
• Manage third-party tools for PeopleSoft such as WebLogic, Tuxedo, Cobol, Crystal for AIX/Linux and Windows
• Actively participate on the remediation of risks identified during periodic penetration testing, known vulnerabilities, etc.
• Manage and maintain the integration infrastructure between PeopleSoft Interaction Hub, HCM, and third-party applications .

Confidential, Pasco WA

TECHNICAL ARCHITECT/UPGRADER

• Senior Technical Architect/Upgrader hired to assist client with their Application upgrade of HCM 9.0 to HCM 9.2 on PeopleTools 8.53.06. Core Modules: Time & Labor, Payroll, BenAdmin, eRecruit, ePerformance, Core HR.
• Created and documented methodology approach to upgrading PeopleSoft 9.2 applications.
• Worked with Project Managers and Technical Staff to develop time-lines for executing initial upgrade and move to production passes. Mentored technical staff on 9.2 maintenance lifecycle, Enterprise Search Framework and PeopleSoft 8.53 new features.
• Performed the initial installation of HCM 9.2 DEMO and required at install fixes. Database was installed on IBM AIX 6.1, and Web, Application/Batch servers were deployed on Windows Server 2008 R2.
• Installed Oracle Virtual Box appliance on Windows 2008 R2. Imported HCM 9.2 appliance files to construct PeopleSoft Update Manager, which was use to apply all required for upgrade fixes and maintenance.
• Setup and configure PeopleSoft Change Assistant to execute upgrade steps of initial upgrade pass. Worked with development and functional staff to review compares reports to identify customizations. Trouble-shoot and diagnose script execution issues by reviewing scripts and log outputs.
• Successfully completed Move To Production Pass to create newly upgraded copy of production. Document all issues, work around, and execution times to develop execution play book for all future upgrade passes.
• Worked with DBAs to build and refresh environments. Perform all PeopleSoft Administration tasks and tuning of PeopleSoft Internet Architecture.
• Perform the installation of Oracle Secure Enterprise Search on Windows 2008 R2. Used the Search Framework Administration interface to define the connection to SES instance, deploy search definitions and search categories, and manage search index build schedules.

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Senior PeopleSoft Administrator/Upgrader

• Assist client with On-Boarding of new PeopleSoft Administrator and applied Tax updates 13 A - F to their HCM 9.1 application on Peopletools 8.51.06 for Oracle.
• Perform security audit of infrastructure to determine gaps with overall security. Mentor Peoplesoft and Oracle Administrators on Industry Best Standards.
• Monitor performance of Peoplesoft and troubleshoot middleware issues.
• Gather and presented technical requirements for Peopletools upgrade from .
• Documented and presented PeopleSoft Maintence Strategies

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Senior PeopleSoft Installer/Architect

• Performed the installation of PeopleSoft EPM 9.1 on Peopletools 8.51.11 for Oracle 11.2.0.2 on Linux.
• Applied Maintenance Pack2 Cumulative (Includes all EPM Bundles through 4), and applied Maintenance Pack3 - Delta (Includes EPM Bundles 5,6,7,8).
• Installed and configured IBM Infosphere Datastage tool to integrate data across their Campus Solutions Warehouse Application.

Confidential, Topeka, KS

Lead PeopleSoft Technical Architect/QA Lead

• Gathered metrics to determine infrastructure server’s needs, sizing, and storage requirements for PeopleSoft.
• Worked with IBM and HP to ensure all proposed ERP hardware solutions were aligned with client's overall IT architecture.
• Performed the initial installation of FSCM 9.1 FP2 Demo and required install patches and fixes. Used PeopleSoft Change Assistant to apply maintenance packs 9, 10, and 11. Created system database instance to be source database instance for creation of all project database instances;
• DEV, Config, TST, QA, PRD. Set up and configured Web using PeopleSoft Internet Architecture. Also created and built application and process scheduler servers.
• Implemented Web load-balancing solution using Citrix NetScaler and applied SSL certificates to PeopleSoft database keystore to allow secure access and single sign-on.
• Implemented PeopleSoft REN server solution to allow users to execute report output to Window.
• Designed and implemented the PeopleSoft Supplier Portal to allow vendors to access from outside of Westar’s Corporate Network.. This solution was implemented using Microsoft IIS as a proxy to Oracle BEA WebLogic.
• Implemented Axway Secure Transport Client to securely transmit and receive bank and vendor files using FTPS protocol. Collaborated with network security and external partners to ensure appropriated firewall ports were open for successful transport.
• Performed integration of HCM 9.1 and FSCM 9.1 application with Integration Broker Technology and other third-party systems with Oracle Fusion Architecture and Oracle SOA Suite.
• Collaborated with Network Engineers to set up a secure VPN tunnel solution between Westar and PWC networks for onshore and offshore development.
• Worked with PMO, Functional, and Technical Leads to develop testing strategy for project.
• Prepared presentations and mentored staff on different testing phases of the project.
• Managed the following testing phases: Unit, System/Integration, Acceptance Testing, and Performance Testing.
• Assisted with the installation of HP Quality Center Lifecycle Management.
• Worked with Module Leads to develop and execute script scenarios in HP Test Lab.
• Managed defects and held daily stand-up meetings to document the status of system integration testing cycles.
• Produced daily execution reports to upper management which documented daily scheduled execution runs, total number defects created/closed, and also scripts not executed for the day or cycle
• Installed HCM 9.2 Demo Peopletools 8.53.04 Oracle database on IBM AIX 6.1 and PeopleSoft Web, application, and process scheduler server on VMware with Windows 2008 R2; mentored staff on installation methodologies and best practices.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Senior Peoplesoft Installer

• Performed the Multilanguage installation of PeopleSoft HCM 9.1 FP2 Demo Peopletools 8.53.01 on Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
• Set up and configured PeopleSoft Change Assistant to apply PeopleSoft delivered maintenance packs.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Senior PeopleSoft Administrator/Upgrader

• Provided PeopleSoft system administration support during the upgrade move to production from HRMS 8.9 to 9.1 Peopletools 8.51 on SQL Server bit.
• Devised solutions for all technical defects and support issues related to upgrade.
• Managed migration of customized objects to development, testing, QA, and production environments using Application Designer to ensure consistencies across all environments.
• Set up and configured PeopleSoft Internet Architecture, Application, and Process Scheduler servers for high availability and failover.
• Implemented PeopleSoft REN Server to allow users to execute report output to Windows securely using built-in SSL.
• Installed PeopleSoft Change Assistant to apply tax updates and application fixes.
• Led and coordinated the Peopletools Upgrade of FSCM 9.1 Peopletools from using PeopleSoft Change Assistant.
• Conducted performance assessment of FSCM 9.1 infrastructure to identify sporadic performance issues with online transaction processing.
• Collaborated with Network, Databases, Server Administration, San Storage Teams to ensure optimal performance of the PeopleSoft infrastructure. Identified performance issues and made recommendations for re-design of architecture.
• Converted nVision report layouts from Microsoft Excel 2003 to Excel 2010. Set up and configured process scheduler servers to process nVision reports and layouts through the Web.
• Mentored PeopleSoft Admin Staff and Databases Administrators on best practices for supporting PeopleSoft applications.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Senior Infrastructure Architect

• Served as member of Infrastructure Architecture team responsible for supporting the upgrade of PeopleSoft applications from 8.9 to Release Version 9.1 of HCM, Financials, Supply Chain, Enterprise Portal, and CRM.
• Worked with PeopleTools 8.51.09 on Oracle 11g. Implemented Intel 64-bit servers with Enterprise Red Hat 5.0.
• Consolidated development environments via VMware, and production were implemented with a mix of physical hardware. Designed infrastructure, including developing standards for configuration and installation of PeopleSoft application.
• Performed the installation and configuration of all PeopleSoft products and components using industry best practices.
• Delivered PeopleSoft administration and application migration support across all applications tiers.
• Applied PeopleSoft delivered bundles and patches using PeopleSoft Change Assistant.
• Executed Peopletools upgrade of all applications to 8.52 and assisted with several application moves to production passes.
• Carried out the branding of the PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal to customize the application look and feel.
• Aided Network Engineers in the installation and configuration of F5 Load Balancers. Provided PeopleSoft Best Practices and Guidelines.
• Collaborated with DBA staff to tune Oracle RAC by capturing and tuning offensive SQL.
• Designed and deployed SAN layout strategy for the installation of PeopleSoft and Oracle.
• Set up and configured Integration Broker for internal and external integration between HCM, FSCM, and CRM.

Confidential, Madison, WI

Senior Infrastructure Architect

• Supported Peopletools upgrade from, and assessed the readiness of the infrastructure for enterprise application upgrade of PeopleSoft FSCM 9.1 on Oracle 10g to identify risks and gaps.
• Assisted with the reconfiguration of all PeopleSoft components to successfully complete Peopletools upgrade.. Worked with Network Engineers to configure Citrix NetScaler to load balance across Oracle WebLogic servers.
• Monitored the performance of the architecture during performance tests to identify performance-related issues.

Confidential, Suitland, MD

Senior PeopleSoft System Architect/Performance Test Lead

• Performed assessment of the client’s infrastructure to ensure that it was capable of handling large volumes of transaction processing during the 2010 Decennial Census. In preparation for this initiative, the Census Bureau had to recruit an additional workforce of 800,000. The client’s infrastructure consisted of PeopleSoft 9.0 HRMS, Time & Labor, Recruitment, and Payroll on
• PeopleTools 8.49.14 for Oracle 10g RAC. The database was installed on 64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Version 4 with GFS/Cluster on six Dell PowerEdge Linux servers. The application and Web servers were clustered on site Dell PowerEdge Linux servers.
• Met with technical and functional staff to gather metrics to validate all server needs, sizing, and storage capacity.
• Developed and documented a performance-testing strategy that defined the approach to testing the performance of the Census Bureau’s system. This document describes the methods and tools needed to be used by the Performance Team to validate and/or tune the performance of the system.
• Analyzed all critical components of the infrastructure to include: network and bandwidth requirements, SAN storage system, database management configuration, and Web and application servers. Identified risks and made recommendations to redesign architecture for optimal performance.
• Coordinated and led weekly meetings with the Performance Team. Tracked all performance issues and tasks assigned. Worked with development and functional staff to resolve issues and bugs.
• Worked with Performance Team to develop proper HP LoadRunner configurations (scenarios, think times, overall run times).
• Provided system administrators kernel settings to tune Linux kernel for optimal performance.
• Worked with DBAs to tune Oracle RAC by capturing and tuning offensive SQL, and moved redo logs to high-performance solid state disks for better performance.
• Used PeopleSoft Performance Monitor and Quest Foglight to monitor the PeopleSoft infrastructure during performance test runs.
• Worked with Dell and EMC to design a new hardware platform and storage area network strategy to handle large volumes of transaction processing.
• Tuned BEA’s WebLogic and PeopleSoft’s application server to handle 10,000+ concurrent.
• Designed master scheduler and batch strategy to handle processing .
• Applied WebLogic and PeopleSoft’s patches and fixes to resolve performance issues and defects that were discovered during re-execution of performance test.

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

System Architect/Senior PeopleSoft Administrator

• Prototyped Quest STAT and recommended this migration solution to the university and the Board of Regents. The university adopted the migration tool, and assisted with the planning and implementation of the tool across HRMS and Financials.
• Served as Lead Upgrader in PeopleTools upgrade from . Researched all product and hardware requirements. Assisted change management team with application of bundles and fixes. Developed and managed project plans, and mentored PS Admin staff on upgrade procedures and methodologies.
• Supervised and assisted with the resolution of issues relating to the installation of PeopleSoft on Sun Solaris 10, Red Hat Linux 4.0, and Windows 2003.
• Integrated the University’s HCM 8.9 and Fin/Supply Chain application using Integration Broker Technology. Activated requested synchronous and asynchronous messages and appropriated routings. Monitored and tracked messages using Integration Broker Monitor.
• Worked with third-party integration partners (Dell, Oracle, Apple, and FedEx) to ensure the successful transmission of application messages into and out of PeopleSoft. Resolved performance issues with voucher loads and critical messaging processing .
• Designed and implemented the university’s application messaging hub gateway solution using BEA WebLogic Server with public signed certificates to ensure that all transactions were secured .
• Designed and implemented PeopleSoft’s REN (Real-Time Event Notification) services using BEA WebLogic as a reverse proxy server.
• Implemented the university’s secure computing authentication mechanism into PeopleSoft. FSCM and HCM. This solution included implementing and configuring LDAP and RSA’s Two Factor authentication with secure token cards.
• Mentored DBA and PS Admin staff on PeopleSoft standards and methodologies.
• Assisted the Production Support Teams after go-live to resolve critical issues related to PeopleSoft.