Applications Specialist / Data Analyst

Looking for a challenging job in a technology driven environment and exciting city that would nurture my intellectual needs and provide a good environment for my family.

1 – Talisman Energy Inc. – Applications & Data Analyst 2006 – Present
Exploration Technology Team
-Develop and maintain software applications critical to the operations of Exploration Technology – Geological Records by leveraging technical expertise and application depth across the team(s) and business partners to solve complex problems.
-Developing and implementing technical solutions as assigned, ensuring and adhering to all established methodologies, standards and guidelines, including but not limited to: analysis & design documents, program specifications, test plans and results, design, code, testing, debugging, and documentation of those programs while delivering assignments within specified time frames.
-Designing and implementing user friendly help and training.
-Analyze and correct system issues in response to user inquiries or problems and investigatory requests.
-Provide ongoing production support and maintenance of information systems as assigned.
-Effectively present information and respond to questions either one-on-one or to groups, including formal presentations and regular status to management and business partners.
-Work with IT leadership and business partners to understand business, functional and technical issues to effectively apply technical solutions.
-Identify areas for improvement, present recommendations and implement changes as appropriate.
-Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems.
2 – Suncor Energy – Database Planning & Development 2004 – 2006
Project Cornerstone- Mechanical & Regression Engineering Team
-Designing, Developing & Implementing the User interface and Database for Conversion from Legacy Database to SAP using Access Tools.
-Designing and Implementing user friendly help and training.
-Data formatting, manipulation and cleaning using different tools for uploading into SAP.
Development & Training Team
-Maintaining the data integrity of the SAP – development & training module.
-Daily scheduling, updates and reports.
-Preparing the classroom for training with electronics, software programs and materials.
3 - RD Technologies, Irving, Texas.
Contract & Consultation 2000 - 2002
-Web Designing and E-Commerce, Oracle developing consultation, Projects in VB / Access. Designing Databases for Library and Laboratory Information System, University Payroll, Medical Information System.

1 - Suffield University Suffield, OH
Master of Science in Information Systems 2005 – present

2 - DeVry University / Institute of Technology Dallas, TX
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS) 1998 - 2000
GPA of 4.0, Dean’s List all Semesters, and recipient of Sprint 1999 scholarship / 98 & 99 DeVry FA Scholarships.

3 - University of Delhi New-Delhi, India
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communication (Associates) 1993 - 1995
Maintained overall ‘A” grade and won the 1994 Jawaharial Nehru Debate contest.

MCSE (Essentials)
Oracle - DBA

Technical Skills:

Certifications – Member of Who’s Who in Information Technology, MCSE (essentials).
Languages – C, C++, Visual Basic, SQL plus, PL SQL, Dev 2000, Java, CICS.
DB Platform – SQL Server, DB2, ORACLE, SAP, MS Access, XDB.
OS –Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP, NT4.0, UNIX, LINUX 6, MVS/JCL, DOS.
Other – Systems Analysis & Design, Network Solutions, Database Design & Development, PBX programming Controls & Security, Networking & Administration, Assemble & Upgrade PC’s, Troubleshooting.

Additional areas of expertise:

Analytical Skills, Communication, Planning/Coordinating, Planning/Negotiations
Leadership Skills Contract Management Project Management Team Management
Client Relations Personnel Management Organizational Skills Program Developer
Customer Service Presentation Skills Training & Development Coaching/Mentoring