IT Technical Consultant seeking Opportunities in Canada

[coyne20]

Hi everyone

I am an IT Technical consultant with development experience in Java and other web - based technologies (3years+) as well as aspects of systems integration. I am originally from the UK and I am seeking out work opportunities in Canada. I have applied for Canadian permanent residency through the federal skilled worker program. I understand that it will take some time.

I have a few questions:

1. Are there any specific job websites where by Canadian employers are keen to hire expertise from abroad?
2. Is it wise to have a UK address or contact details on your resume?

Your answers would greatly be appreciated

with kind regards

Anoop

[coyne20]

I have provided my resume below:

Development/Implementation Consultant

As an IT professional services consultant with a minimum 3 years experience in deployment, configuration-based development and testing, mainly in the Financial/Banking sector, I am a results-oriented software services consultant with a solid history of developing, testing and deployment of Java web based systems, for various financial-based investment trade settling operations systems. Proven record to drive a project to completion of all deliverables on time and within budget, I am a highly detail-oriented, effective problem solver and dedicated to identifying/analysing areas for improvement or of risk. I am very keen to work within a progressive organization that offers long-term career prospects, the experience to gain full industry wide recognition, the opportunity to develop further and to provide an exceptional contribution to society / organization within Canada.

Technical Proficiency

• Programming languages:
C++, Java (J2S5.0)
• Operating Systems:
Solaris Unix 8/9/10, Windows 2000/XP
• Database Technologies:
Oracle 9i/10G, MS SQL Server 2000 & Sybase Server 12.5.i
• Web-based Technologies:
Korn shell scripting, Javascripting, HTML, BEA Weblogic 8.1, JBoss, Apache
Tomcat & Axis
• IDE:
Visual Studio & Eclipse
• ERP Systems/Modules:
SAP R/3 Basis Administration for versions 4.7 & Ecc 6.0
• Familiar Methodologies:
Waterfall Methodology, Agile Development & V-Model Strategy
• Generalist Knowledge:
UML, TCP/IP, Client-Server Architecture, RUP & Networking


Professional Experience

Company: BT Global Services (2007 – Present)
Professional Services Consultant
To provide an effective reporting strategy that would be used by management across various DWP sites and agencies. The business objects universe is the key driver of the solution to support a large data warehouse used to collect information from various DWP sites around the UK to a central location so that it can provide an effective web-based MIS for allocating certain call centre resources.

Responsibilities included
• Develop and Test a java based application to collect agent call centre statistics from the Genesys WFM server module.
• Deployment of the Application to various customer sites.
• Appropriate use of technologies such as apache tomcat and axis.
• Install and support a java runtime environment using an IDE Tool (Eclipse) as well as Compile and Execute java code for both apps and applets. Create and run jar files as well as maintaining a number of packages and classes within those packages.
• Write and execute java code whereby the output can be to either a file or a database (JDBC) while promoting good standard naming convention practices for variable names, methods and classes.
• Troubleshoot and debug using an exception handler via stack trace as well as utilising the existing Java API library.
• Develop and utilise a specific excel tool used to process information into a common BFG format.
• Liase with the support teams in delivering an accurate inventory.
• Define and document a step by step process that will be used to automate raw data format into BFG format.

Company: Smartstream Technologies (2004 – 2007)
Implementation Consultant

To effectively provide and assist in implementing the backend functionality used to manipulate database entries to help with the reconciliations process. This involved working with clients and our internal product support team during the development and implementation phase where I used a non-coding architecture of Transaction Lifecycle Management Process Automation (TLM PA) software, to configure dynamic business objects for the processing of cheque information. At times, specific coding customisations have been required to enhance the products operational performance. The solution operates upon either Oracle or Sybase database for a Unix operating environment, where as most of the development and testing aspects stem from a Windows perspective. Collaborating with our clients to help develop, plan, and deploy trade messaging systems for enterprise platforms, whilst offering specialist support for users and training. Review technical progress; establish both technical and program goals. Ensure test coverage on all phases of testing.

Responsibilities included
• Implemented and tested a client specific solution.
• I troubleshooted and diagnosed non-functional/functional issues on TLM PA integrated with TLM Reconciliations to provide an enterprise wide solution. (Technolgies used: Java, Oracle, Unix, Javascript and BEA Weblogic Application Server).
• Build the STP workflows that utilise good use of events and rules based on the lifecycle path for cheques and status changes.
• Edit and execute code whereby output will be to a file.
• Compile and execute Java code in an IDE environment such as clipse while utilising external libraries.
• General use of unix in terms of navigating through the directory file systems and FTP commands to upload/download files and folders between different operating environments. Also modify file/folder access levels to users, groups and others.
• Using vi editor for Unix to modify the contents of a file as well as edit and execute korn shell scripts.
• Create a cron tab scheduler to execute either a shell script or a file.
• Basic Server & Client Installation of Oracle (Windows only) and can apply DB security principles including roles, privileges and profiles.
• Management of extents, segments and block sizes as well as using DDL/DML SQL statements for the following: views, stored procedures, tables and indexes. Configure listeners to point to other Oracle instances/schemas.
• Backing up and Restoration of Databases/Schemes as well as starting/stopping DB instances through the use of an IDE (eg. TOAD).
• I implemented components of the PA architecture to meet the business requirements set by Citigroup. This involved building feed formats, creating additional business data and static data table schemas, configured events, queues and various other PA related artefacts.
• I enabling user interaction for the solution from WebConnect by entering business related information via JavaScript webforms.
• Write and execute javascript code for validation purposes while promoting good naming convention practice for variable names and methods within Javascript.
• Troubleshoot and debug using the exception handler as well as utilising existing Javascripts Object library eg. Date, Window and Math. Also modified HTML elements and react to user based events.

Professional Training

Company: Net Business Solutions (01/2007 – 11/2007)

Undertook training and implementation in SAP R/3 Basis Administration which included:
• Installation of SAP R/3 (versions 4.7, 5.0 and 6.20) for both Windows and Unix environments (SQL Server and Oracle).
• Updating and Upgrading of the SAP R/3 system architecture using patches.
• Backup and Restoration of the SAP R/3 database with the BR TOOLS as well as creating and releasing ABAP Modification requests.
• Management and Maintenance of the CTO Transport Management System to assist with migrating ABAP requests across various environments.
• User, authorisation, client (local & remote copy) and role creation within the SAP R/3 system.
• Printer/Spooler management and configuration of the SAP Router for the early watch service.
• Scheduling external background processes using mode configurations.
• Troubleshooting technical related problems and performance related issues as well as providing full consultancy support & 2 full lifecycle implementations.

Education and Academic Achievements

Sept 1999 – Jan 2004
London Metropolitan University
BSc (combined honours) Computer Science and Mathematics (2:1) / GPA 3.0

Sept 1998 – June 1999
Havering College of Higher Education, Havering, Romford, Essex
AS Levels in Mathematics and Physics

Sept 1997 – June 1998
Loxford School of Science & Technology, Ilford, Essex
GNVQ – Science (Intermediate) – Merit

Sept 1992 – June 1997
Mayfield High School, Castleton Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex
5 GCSE’s including Maths and English

Other Qualifications and Skills

• Currently Pursuing
Sun Certification in Java SCJP
(Sun certified Java Programmer - level 1 310-055)
• March 2007
SAP Basis Administration with Net Business Solutions
• Nov 2000
City & Guilds Certificate in Computers and Computing Part 1, Electronic
Circuits and Components Part 1 and Digital Electronics Part 1 from the
T.B.G (Training Business Group) in Barking.

References are available upon request.