Dean Thomas Resumè
Contact Info
cell: 585-217-3789
email: dthoma128@rochester.rr.com, dthoma128@gmail.com
Internet Presence: www.dean-thomas.info
Location: Webster, New York USA
Objective
Development / management of two and three tier web-database applications used
for work-process control and business-intelligence.
Experience
2005 – Present IM System Architect / Tools & Database Support 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.
2001 – 2005 Database Admin / Application Development, Xerox Corp.
- Led project to migrate the Xerox Office Group 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 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.
- 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.
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.
Education
2009 CERB in Digital Forensics, University of Rhode Island
2001 M.S. Information Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology
1991 B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology
Interests
- All things Microsoft .NET!!
- Agile Development
- Information Assurrance & Computer Forensics
- Google Maps & Earth Mash-Ups
References
Gladly provided upon request.