EDWARD ROLAND PÉREZ 9511 Liptonshire Drive Dallas, TX 75238 214-553-4547 214-675-3063 (mobile) erperez@acm.org KEY SKILLS ========== business analysis, requirements definition, systems analysis, use case modeling, use cases, scenarios, prototypes, JAD, business process modeling, process modeling, process models, user interface, user interfaces, data modeling, type modeling, class modeling, systems design, architecture design, application development, applications development, application programming, applications programming, testing, documentation, technical writing, user manuals, training, user training, software development life cycle, development methodologies, object oriented, object-oriented, OO, object oriented analysis, oo analysis, object oriented design, oo design, object oriented languages, oo languages, unified modeling language, uml, component based development, CBD, rational unified process, RUP, catalysis, CMM, mentoring, rational, rational rose, rational requisitepro, paradigm plus, paradigm+, CASE, C++, Smalltalk, gemstone, Windows, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Outlook, MS Project, desktop publishing, oral communication, written communication, presentation skills, decision making, creative problem solving, team player TITLE ===== business analyst, systems analyst, consultant, object modeler, data modeler, architect, designer, developer, programmer, tester, trainer, mentor CREDENTIALS =========== BA Bachelor of Arts, Bachelors of Arts, Computer Science MS Masters of Science, Computer Science OBJECTIVE ========= Business Analyst providing business solutions via business and systems requirements management, analysis, design, implementation and training utilizing UML, Rational Tools, and Software Development methods. Extensive experience (26+ years) in all phases of software development. Able to quickly understand business domains and processes; understand, develop and use software and hardware systems. Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills working with various levels of staff/management. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ======================= 2002 - LAKE HIGHLANDS CONSULTING, INC., Dallas, TX Business Analyst, Component Architect, Trainer, Mentor Business/Systems Analysis and Requirements management; Component-based software development process; Course delivery. * Performed Business and Systems Requirements Management working with clients to identify, manage, document, and gain agreement on Service Request Management business and system requirements including use cases. Documented business and system models using UML and Visio. 1998-2001 - COMPUTER ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, Dallas, TX Business Analyst, Component Architect Business/Systems Analysis and Requirements management; Object-Oriented software development processes; Course development and delivery. * Performed Business and Systems Requirements Management working with clients to identify, manage, document, and gain agreement on system requirements and use cases. Agreed upon requirements included impact (if applicable) and estimated costs (resources, plans). Documented business and system models using UML and Paradigm Plus. Domains included Systems/Enterprise Management; Procurement; Telecommunications Billing; Tax Appraisal and Assessment. * Developed templates and example deliverables for a Component Based Development Process (variant of RUP) to improve productivity and team communication. Developed courseware for an Object Oriented Development Process (variant of RUP) including examples and case study. * Delivered course sessions for Component Based Design Awareness and Manager's Overview; OO Analysis and Design w/ Catalysis. Co-Instructor for OO Design Using C++. 1976-1998 - TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, Dallas, TX + 1993-1998 - Member, Group Technical Staff, WORKS Development Business/Systems Analysis and Requirements management; Component and Applications analysis, design, implementation and testing; User training and support. * Led and coordinated systems requirements management for 8 manufacturing applications and 2 subsystems resulting in unanimous customer agreement for strategic direction of all applications development, including estimated costs and development plans. * Based on customer and internal requirements, developed and integrated change management capabilities into 3 WORKS applications and document management component into 5 WORKS applications improving customer's change control process and application consistency while increasing development productivity and quality. * Based on team requirements, designed and implemented GUI editor framework for SpecWORKS application improving application usability while increasing development productivity and quality. * Documented business and system models using UML, Rational Rose and Paradigm Plus. * Developed and delivered training material and provided internal and customer support for SpecWORKS, document management and change management systems. * Member of department-wide team which trained and mentored staff on software development process improvement utilizing a variant of Rational Unified Process. Process included all phases of software development from requirements management to systems/customer testing, training and support. + 1988-1993 - Member of the Technical Staff, Computer Science Center Systems analysis, design and implementation. Customer training and support. * Member of DARPA-funded team which designed and developed a modular Object-Oriented Database successfully used by 8 DARPA research groups. Led development of BrowZeitgeist (database browser). Developed and performed system integration and functional tests. Developed and delivered user manuals, provided customer support. * Wrote and submitted patent application for C++ Zeitgeist: "A System and Method for Database Management supporting Object-Oriented Programming." Two US Patents issued. + 1976-1988 - Individual Contributor, Team Lead, Design Automation Department (DAD) Applications analysis, design and implementation. Customer training and support. * Designed, developed and supported applications and utilities used by every major TI design groups - a) integrated circuit design database translators to convert data from one system to another; b) data transfer utility to transfer design data for simulation, verification and final processing; c) TSO-ISPF based system for DAD's IBM based design tools. * Developed and delivered customer training for every application/tool I developed and for other applications produced by the department. Trained over 300 engineers and technicians. EDUCATION ========= * MS Mathematics / Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX * BA Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX TECHNICAL SKILLS ================ * Methodologies: Rational Unified Process , Catalysis * CASE tools: Rational Rose, Rational RequisitePro, AllFusion Component Modeler [previously Paradigm Plus] * Development tools: Smalltalk/VisualWorks, C++, ENVY (software configuration management) * Databases: GemStone/S [previously GemStone OODB] (especially database migrations), Oracle, ERwin. * Presentation and Documentation: MS Office, Visio, Framemaker (desktop publishing) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ======================== * Software Engineering (CMM) and development processes; OO Analysis and Design * C++, Java, Smalltalk; Cool:Gen, Cool:Joe; GemStone database * Desktop publishing, Technical Writing, Courseware development, Instructor certification.