Dean Thomas

Rev. Date 11/23/06

585-217-3789 cell
585-670-9059 home
dthoma128@rochester.rr.com
www.dean-thomas.info
Webster, New York USA

Development / management of two and three tier web-database applications used for work process control and business intelligence.

2005 – Present IM System Architect / SCM Team Lead, Xerox Corp.

Leading implemention of IBM Rational Multisite ClearCase / ClearQuest applications for the Xerox Office Group Division. Integrated applications serve as a global web-based system used for both Xerox multi-function device code development as well as problem escalation and handling. Toolset used by development teams and support groups at multiple sites in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Coordinating effort to consolidate the XOG division’s disparate PM and call escalation systems used and accessed by both internal as well as external 3rd-party partners. Includes directing group of local developers responsible for building set of generic tools / processes / interfaces to be used by all groups in the division.
Leading team of SCM personel responsible for daily and weekly release builds using CVS and ClearCase CM tools for all XOG mid-volume products.

2002 – 2005 Senior Software System D/D Engineer, Xerox Corp.

Led project to migrate the XOG division’s customer problem management database and tracking system from legacy client-based application to IBM Rational ClearQuest web-based system with Oracle backend. System now used by Xerox support centers and development teams worldwide.
Complete project control included gathering and refining user requirements, project planning, facilitation of weekly review and status meetings.
Handled all database design, script and code development.
Created and maintained all system and user documentation.

2001 – 2002 Database Admin / Application Development, Xerox Corp.

Developed and maintained two and three tier web-database applications used by an array of different internal groups for problem management, data collection, reporting and information storage.
Designed and built dynamic applications using both client and server side code, for use accessing MS Access, MS SQLServer and Oracle databases.
Data tables, charts and reports written in custom code as well as using Crystal Reports.
Project management required gathering and meeting user requirements.

1991 – 2001 Mechanical Engineer / Systems Engineer, Xerox Corp.

New Product development engineer working on digital networked mid-volume copier/printer/fax machines.
Responsibilities included technology development, selection, verification and integration.
Work included both major mechanical as well as electrical subassemblies and required use of a wide range of analytical, measurement and software tools and extensive technical analysis and problem solving.
Acted as a feature team leader responsible for leadership and supervision of multi-functional teams consisting of mechanical, electrical and software engineers, technicians and key-operators, as well as outside vendors and support groups.
Designed, developed and implemented the “Tandem-Teer” optical registration system across the DC490/480/470 and WCP90/75 family of products.
Recipient of seven (7) IP’s.

1988 – 1991 Mechanical Coop Engineer, Bausch & Lomb

Wide range of engineering responsibilities with the Ray-Ban eyewear division including assignments in new product development, quality assurance and manufacturing.

1985 – 1987 Construction Inspector, NYS Dept of Transportation

Verification and inspection of all stages of both new road construction and existing road renovation. Responsible for ensuring that all sub-contractors met NY State specifications.

2001 M.S. Information Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology

1991 B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology

Gladly provided upon request.

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