PeopleSoft Administrator Resume

Background Applicant has over 27 years in Information Technology with 15 of those years working with PeopleSoft. Applicant was part of the PeopleSoft Consulting Technology Practice from 1994 until 1999, and specialized in PeopleSoft Installations, PeopleTools / Application Upgrades, PS Administrator responsibilities and Assessments. Applicants' PeopleSoft experience spans across HRMS/HCM, FSCM, Student Administration and EPM, (Commercial, Public Sector, Education & Government). He has worked with releases (Financials 3.x thru 9.0 / HRMS 3 to 9.0 and Student Admin). His indepth knowledge of upgrade experience has been valuable in the upgrade planning phases for customers who were preparing to start a PeopleSoft upgrade. Applicant has been involved as a Project Lead, Technical Lead, creating Upgrade Project Plans, and writing Upgrade Proposals for many Application and/or PeopleTools Upgrade Projects. Applicant has worked on Infrastructure Assessments, and performed Data Migration, worked as a PeopleSoft Administrator installing & configuring the PeopleSoft Internet Architect (Web / Application Servers, Process Scheduler, PeopleBooks, Integration Broker), tuning and some DBA roles.

PeopleSoft: PeopleSoft Installer PeopleSoft Administrator PeopleSoft Certified Level II Upgrade Specialist Installs / Upgrades / Tax Updates / Bundles / Fixes / Maintenance Packs Upgrade Assistant / Change Assistant / Integration Broker / Data Mover Tuxedo / WebLogic Web Server / Application Server / Process Scheduler / Application Designer

Databases: Oracle / MS/SQL Server / SQLBase / DB2 / Sybase / Informix

Operating Systems: Sun Solaris 2.x / HP-UX 11.x / AIX 4.x Windows (95, 98, XP / Windows 2000-3 / NT / Linux

Programming Lang: COBOL / SQL / PeopleCode / Query

Experience:

Advanced Home Care Aug, 2009 - Present Applicant is responsible for assisting 'REMOTELY' with the HCM 8.8 to 9.0 Application Upgrade. Applicant was onsite for 2 weeks mentoring the company's employee and also performed the initial upgrade pass. Applicant had performed 3 test move to production passes and also the final move to production. Final move to production has been successfully completed and client is live on HCM 9.0. The database platform was MSS.

Research Technical Institute June, 2009 - Sept, 2009 Applicant was responsible for assisting and resolving outstanding issues encountered during the HCM8.9 to 9.0 Application Upgrade. Applicant performed 2 test moves to production and worked with the PS Administrator configuring the Development and Production PIA (Web / Application Servers, Process Scheduler), SMTP, PeopleCode Debugger, Integration Broker configuration and also applied the PTools 8.49.22 upgrade patch. Applicant also performed an infrastructure assessment on both the development and production environments. The database platform was MSS.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Confidential May, 2009 Applicant assisted in resolving Application Server Failover issues as well as other significant issues prior to the implementation go-live. Client had 2 External Web Servers, 2 Internal Web Servers (both using F5 Load Balancer), and 2 internal Application Servers. Failover to each of the Application Servers was not working correctly and this had to be resolved and was, prior to go-live. Other issues resolved were, Verity Search, FTP and attaching of documents. The database platform was Oracle on Windows NT.

INSTALLATION ONLY ASSIGNMENTS (January, 2009 thru April, 2009)

Confidential - (PS Administrator Role) Applicant was responsible for the installation of a new PeopleSoft HCM9.0 Environment. The installation consisted of installing Tuxedo 9.1, WebLogic 9.2, PSApps HCM9.0, PT8.49 / PT8.49.16, and configuring the PIA (Web / App Servers and Process Scheduler, Change Assistant and PSEMHUB). In addition, Applicant created and loaded the HCM9.0 Demo database, applied 17 Bundles (Fixes Required at Upgrade Time) and 14 Tax Updates in preparation of the HCM8.8 to 9.0 Application Upgrade. Environment: Oracle database platform. Confidential - (PS Administrator Role) Applicant was responsible for the installation of 2 new PeopleSoft Environments (Demo / Development). The Installation consisted of installing Tuxedo 9.1, WebLogic 9.2, PSApps HCM9.0, PT8.48 / PT8.48.18, PIA (Web / App Servers and Process Scheduler, Integration Broker configuration, Change Assistant / PSEMHUB and running DBSETUP to create and load the Demo Database. In addition, also installed NetExpress 5.1 and compiled and tested COBOL successfully. The Database Platform was MicoSoft Server 2008.

Confidential - (PS Administrator) Applicant was responsible for the installation of 4 new PeopleSoft Environments (HRMS83, HRMS89, HRMS90 and HRMS90 Portal). The Installation consisted of Tuxedo 9.1, WebLogic 9.2, PSApps HCM9.0, PT8.48 / PT8.48.16, PIA (Web / App Servers and Process Scheduler, Change Assistant / HUB). Also, in preparation for the 'double' upgrade, applied 17 bundles (fixes required at upgrade time) and 12 tax updates to the HRMS89 Demo Database. The Database Platform was Oracle.

PROJECT LEADS - UPGRADES SPECIALIST / PSADMIN ROLES

Confidential Oct, 2008 -Dec, 2008 Applicant was the Upgrade Lead responsible for the successful completion of a Financials (7.5 to 8.8 - 8.8 to 8.9) double upgrade. He was responsible for resolving issues and getting the client back on track with the upgrade after the client had fallen behind. Applicant mentored in house client personnel on the upgrade process, tuning scripts, debugging and running acceptance testing scenarios. Applicant also worked alongside the DBA utilizing the Oracle Enterprise Manager, and took part in Acceptance and Quality Assurance testing with the User Community.

Confidential April, 2008 - Aug, 2008 Applicant assisted remotely with the HCM Application Upgrade from 8.8 to 9.0 at a major hospital in Sarasota, Florida. Applicant ran upgrade tasks for the initial pass only. Tuned upgrade scripts and resolved any issues as a result of an ABEND during the upgrade process. The database platform was MSS.

Confidential Nov, 2006 - Nov, 2008 Upgrade Specialist responsible for the delivery of a Financials 7.5 to 8.81 / 8.81 to 8.9 Application 'double' Upgrade for 34 State College Institutions in Georgia. In 7.5 to 8.81, the Upgrade Assistant was used and during the 8.81 / 8.9 upgrade, Change Assistant was used. Many test moves were performed throughout the project and the Go Live itself was broken down into two separate dates, each consisting of 17 Institutions. In addition to the upgrade, PS Administrator responsibilities were also performed throughout the upgrade. The Database Platform was Oracle.

Confidential Feb , 2006 -Oct, 2006 Successfully completed a HCM 8.0SP1 to 8.9MP1 Application Upgrade (HR,PA,T&L,BA) for a Government Transportation Department in Delaware. Applicant was also responsible for the Installation, configuration and support of the PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (WebLogic, Tuxedo, Web Servers, Application Servers and Process Schedulers and Integration Broker configuration) and PeopleBooks. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential Feb, 2006 - July, 2006 Completed Financials SCM 8SP2 to 8.9MP1 Application Upgrade for a Major Healthcare Institution in Florida (MS SQL Server Database Platform)

Confidential Nov, 2005 -Feb,2006 Applicant was the Project Lead and Technical Upgrade Specialist who was responsible for completing a UNICODE HCM 8.3 to 8.9MP1 Application Upgrade (HR,PA,BA,T&L) for a Major Worldwide Leader in the development / manufacturing of Medical Devices in Massachusetts. Applicant also kept track of the technical consultants roles and deliverables and reported weekly to upper management. In addition, Applicant also took part in running Acceptance Test Plan Scripts and verifying data. (Oracle Database Platform).

Confidential June, 2005 -Nov, 2005 Technical Lead / Upgrade Specialist successfully completed a Financials 7.5 to 8.4 SP1 Application Upgrade for a Major Parking Corporation in San Diego. Applicant was responsible for the installation of the PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (WebLogic, Tuxedo), configuring the Web Servers, Application Servers and Process Schedulers in a Multi-Domain environment (DB2 Database Platform)

Confidential May, 2005 -June, 2005 Applicant was responsible for and completed an assessment of Financials and HRMS PeopleSoft Applications Interfaces for a major Telecommunications Corporation in Trinidad. A matrix was created consisting of Interface Name, Description, Tool, Run Frequency, their current issues and Visio Flows of overall Application Interfaces. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential Jan, 2005 -May, 2005 Applicant was responsible for successfully completing a Financials 8.0SP1 to 8.4 Application Upgrade for a Major Defense Contractor in Massachusetts. Applicant was also responsible for the installation and configuration of the PIA (Web / Application Servers, Process Schedulers and People Books and the Performance Monitor. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential Dec, 2004 - Jan, 2005 Applicant completed the Analysis and performance tuningon a 500 GB database during the Financials 7.5 to 8.8 Application Upgrade for a major Grocery Store Chain in Pittsburgh. Performed tuning on AP, AR & GL Modules on 550 GB (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential - (ASSESSMENT Only) Dec, 2004 Applicant performed and completed an Infrastructure Assessment of the Financials 8.8 Application Environment for a Major Utility Corporation in Missouri. Applicant also prepared a document and did a presentation for his analysis and evaluation of the current PeopleSoft Internet Architect of their 'heavily' customized (AP, GL, IN, PO, AR and Budgets), applications. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential - (PTools Upgrade) Sept, 2004 -Nov, 2004 Completed the Financials 8.45.06 PeopleTools Upgrade and also applied Service Pack2 (SP2) and Maintenance Pack 1 (MP1) for a Major Communications Corporation in Seattle. (MS SQL Server DB Platform)

Confidential April, 2004 - Nov, 2004 Applicant was the Technical Lead and Upgrade Specialist for a successful completion of an on time Financials 7.5 to 8.8 Application Upgrade for a Major Communications Corporation, in Oklahoma. In addition, Applicant also also applied Service Pack1 and Maintenance Pack1 to the 3 upgraded databases once the Final Move to Production was completed. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential Aug, 2003 -April, 2004 Applicant was the Technical Lead and Upgrade Specialist for a Financials 7.5 to 8.4SP1 Application Upgrade on 5 Database Instances for a Major Timesharing Resorts Corporation in Orlando. Applicant was also responsible for assessing the development and production infrastructure and installing and configuring the PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (Web Servers, Application Servers and Process Schedulers). (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential - (Move to Production) June, 2003 Applicant completed an HRMS 7.5 to 8.3SP1 Application Move to Production over a weekend, for a Major HealthCare Corporation in California. (DB2 DB Platform)

Confidential - (Patches Only) March, 2003 - June,2003 Applicant completed applying over 400 individual HRMS Application Patches / Fixes for a Major Water Distribution Corporation in Connecticut. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential - (Initial Upgrade Pass Only) Feb, 2003 - March, 2003 Applicant wrote and submitted a Financials 7.5 to 8.4 Application Upgrade Proposal and was awarded the contract to perform the Application Upgrade for a City Government in Florida. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential - (Upgrade Assessment Only) Jan, 2003- Feb, 2003 Assisted in Assessing PeopleSoft HRMS 8.3 and Financials 8.4 Modules for a Major Automobile Association in California and completed Technical Upgrade Workshop Documents for Upgrade presentation. (Part of RFP). (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential, Az Oct, 2002 -Feb, 2003 Applicant was the Technical Lead and Upgrade Specialist and completed an on time HRMS 7.5 to 8.3 Application Upgrade for a local city government in Arizona. In addition, Applicant also applied all the necessary Tax Updates making the production database current. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential - (Initial Upgrade Pass Only) Sep, 2002 - Oct, 2002 Applicant worked on a 7.02 to 8.4 Financials Application Upgrade for a Major University in Oklahoma. Once the initial upgrade was completed, the client continued testing for a period of time and then performed the final move to production in-house. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential April, 2002 - Sep, 2002 Applicant completed an HCM8.3 to 8.9SP1 Application Upgrade for a City Government in Florida. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential Nov, 2001 - April, 2002 Applicant was the Technical Lead and completed an HRMS 7.5 to 8.3SP1 Application Upgrade in 6 months for a Major HealthCare Corporation in California. (DB2 DB Platform)

Confidential May, 2001 - Nov, 2001 Applicant was the Technical Lead and Upgrade Specialist completing an on time HRMS 7.5 to 8.3SP1 Application Upgrade for a Major Automobile Corporation in Kentucky. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential Dec, 2001 - May, 2002 Complete Planning and Strategy and HRMS 7.5 to 8SP1 Application Upgrade for a Major Aircraft Manufacturer in Texas. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential July, 2001 -Dec, 2001 Applicant performed an HRMS 7.5 to 8SP1 Application Upgrade for a Major HealthCare Corporation in Indiana. (DB2 DB Platform)

Confidential Nov, 2000 - July, 2001 Applicant was the Project Lead and Upgrade Specialist for an HRMS 6.x to 8SP1 'double' Application Upgrade for a Major Defense Contractor in Colorado. (Oracle DB Platform). In an ongoing effort, Applicant was also the Technical Lead on a Financials 6.x to 8.x Application reimplementation at that same Major Defense Contractor in Colorado. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential April, 2000 - Nov, 2001 Applicant completed an HRMS 7.02 to 8.0SP1 Application Upgrade for a Major Children's Book Publishing Company in New York. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential (Contractor)Jan, 2000 - April, 2000 Applicant was contracted by PeopleSoft, Inc to install, upgrade and test the EPM 8.x Upgrade prior to rollout. He created both source / target databases, applied the upgrade, and documented any issues encountered during the upgrade. ( DB2 and Oracle DB Platforms). Applicant again was contracted by PeopleSoft Applicant to test, install and upgrade HRMS 8.0 to 8.01SP1 Application Upgrade prior to rollout. He was responsible for creating both Source / Target Databases, thoroughly tests the upgrade, and documented any issues encountered during the upgrade. (Sybase DB Platform) Applicant again was contracted by PeopleSoft, to install, upgrade and test the CIS 7.60 Application Upgrade prior to rollout. Created both Source / Target Databases, applied the upgrade, and documented any issues as a result of the upgrade, (during and after). (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential March, 1999 - Dec, 1999 Applicant was responsible for the HRMS 7.0 to 7.5 Application Upgrade for a Major Oil Refinery Corporation in Trinidad. (Oracle DB Platform)

Confidential (EMPLOYEE) Feb, 1994 - Feb, 1999 Applicant completed Student Administration 7.5 Application Upgrade at a Major College Institution in Ohio. (Oracle DB Platform) Applicant completed an Education / Government Financials 6.1 to 7.5 Application Upgrade in 6 months at a Major College Institution in Florida. (Informix DB Platform) Applicant completed a Financials 6.x to 7.5 Application Upgrade (Beta) in 6 months for a Major Automobile Corporation in Kentucky. (Oracle DB Platform) Applicant completed an HRMS 7.5 Application Upgrade for a Major Telephone Corporation in Canada. (DB2 DB Platform) Performed Move to Productions for Financials 7.5 at a Major Banking Corporation in Minnesota, an Air Quality Government in California and a Financial Institution in New Jersey (All were DB2 Database Platforms) Applicant performed onsite support and troubleshooting, resolving outstanding issues pertaining to and in-house HRMS 7.01 Application Upgrade and Tax Updates for a Major Cancer Center in Texas. (DB2 DB Platform) Applicant performed an HRMS 4.x to 6.x Application Upgrade for a Major Cancer Center in Texas. (DB2 DB Platform) Applicant performed a Financials 5.x to 6.x Application Upgrade for a Major Telephone Corporation in Aruba. (Oracle DB Platform) Applicant performed an HRMS 5.x Application Upgrade for a Major Defense Contractor in Texas. (DB2 DB Platform Applicant performed an HRMS 5.x Application Upgrade for a Major Defense Contractor in Texas. (DB2 DB Platform) Applicant performed HRMS 4.12 to 5.x Application Upgrade for a Major Medical Corporation in Florida. (Oracle DB Platform) Applicant performed HRMS 4.x to 5.x Application Upgrade for a Major Newspaper Corporation in Texas. (Oracle DB Platform) Applicant performed HRMS 4.x to 5.x Application Upgrade for a County Publix School in Florida. (Informix DB Platform Applicant performed a Financials 3.x to 5.x Application Upgrade for a Major Automobile Corporation in Kentucky. (Oracle DB Platform) Applicant performed SQR Programming for the PeopleSoft Financial AR Modules at a Network Security Corporation in Georgia. (Oracle DB Platform)

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