Experience

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  ShipBob, Inc.

  • Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • DevOps Engineer

    • Jun 2021 - Present
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

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  BMW Technology Corporation

  • Chicago

  • DevOps Engineer

    • Nov 2014 - Dec 2020
    • Chicago

    Supported the CI/CD and backend infrastructure on the DevOps team for the BMW Connected app. Configured and maintained the Jenkins infrastructure for the iOS app. Implemented Jenkins pipelines using shell scripting and groovy scripts. Performed CI/CD knowledge transfers to Dev Teams. * Configured and maintained numerous Jenkins servers (Mac/Linux/Windows) to achieve continuous integration and continuous delivery for client and microservices projects * Worked with Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub, Artifactory, Vault, Terraform. AppCenter, Apple Developer Portal * Able to trouble shoot and quickly resolve Jenkins build issues * Migrated standard Jenkins jobs to code-controlled pipelines using shell and groovy scripting * Assist the Development teams in troubleshooting Jenkins related build issues* Maintained build system for 55 app versions supporting environments from Dev to App Store * Respond to infrastructure alerts on a 24/7 support rotation

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  Microsoft

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • System Integration / Deployment Engineer

    • Apr 2014 - Nov 2014
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Validates software and configurations prior to installation in production systems for Xpress Internet Services in an Agile Development Environment.· End-to-end validation of Client and Server software upgrades in production environments.· Plans and executes validation of new features.

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  Nokia Mobile Devices

  • Itasca

  • System Integration Engineer

    • Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
    • Itasca

    · Tests software and configurations prior to installation in a production environment.· End-to-end validation of software upgrades in production environments.· Validates the build-out of new Data Centers.

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  Northrop Grumman Corporation

  • Rolling Meadows, IL

  • Engineering Manager

    • Oct 2006 - Feb 2012
    • Rolling Meadows, IL

    Managed System Integration Labs, Lab Technicians, test assets, Government and Customer hardware for IRCM and LITENING programs.• Lead team member for selecting, implementing, and managing RFID asset tracking system.• Controlled and tracked Government and Customer hardware in the labs with value exceeding $50million.• Successfully managed 3 Integration labs and Outdoor test facility.• Managed a team of 5 Lab Technicians.• Effectively scheduled resources for Labs and field assets.• Participated in the Engineering Safety Committee.

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  Motorola

  • Lead Engineer

    • 1998 - 2006

    Conducted CDMA RF performance testing and integration in a full CDMA system lab environment. Provided hands on support for lab and system upgrades and maintenance.•Designed and implemented “Bench on Wheels” a mobile RF test bench.•Participated in field/drive testing at OTA lab in Fort Worth.•CDMA system maintenance and software upgrades.•Daily interaction with full CDMA system consisting of SC611, SC4800 base stations, OMC-MSC-RAN, CAIT, QXDM, and Cisco 7600 and 3600 routers.Participated in Integration testing for Verizon 1x trial system, and 1xEV-DV.A key team member in designing, implementing, and supporting the Aerolon/Aspira lab and Demo's.•Provided Engineering support for Aspira customer demo's and trade shows world wide.•Provided Engineering support and technical SME for 1xEV-DV customer demo's and trade shows.

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  Paddock Publications - Daily Herald

  • Arlington Heights, Illinois

  • Website Engineer

    • 1986 - 1998
    • Arlington Heights, Illinois

    Website Engineer, Programmer, Network Engineer, and Desktop Support.Team member that implemented & supported the initial Dailyherald.com website.Business system programmer in COBOL in a VAX/VMS environment.Network and Desktop support for Corporate Office.