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  62                               <p>For some reason recruiters, specifically down in the LA area, keep emailing me with opportunities. Don't they know I moved back to the Bay Area and got a good job? I often write them back pointing out the errors in their ways:</p>
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  65
  66 <p>Mike Walsh wrote:</p>
  67 <blockquote>
  68 <font color="teal">Andrew,</font>
  69
  70 <p><font color="teal">I had your resume and wanted to present a job opportunity for a Configuration Manager with a client in Woodland Hills, Ca. They are looking for someone that matches the skill set below. Please contact me ASAP if you would like to discuss this further. The description is below. This is a contract-to-hire position. They are looking for someone that will become a full-time employee after 1 - 2 months.</font></p>
  71 </blockquote>
  72
  73 <p>You should check your facts and assumptions first like perhaps reading the first paragraph at <a href="http://defaria.com">http://defaria.com</a> and perhaps check the resume that you say you have against <a href="http://defaria.com/resume">http://defaria.com/resume</a> as well as against the requirements...</p>
  74
  75 <blockquote>
  76 <h3><font color="teal">Sr SCM Automation Engineer</font></h3>
  77
  78 <h3><font color="teal">Job description</font></h3>
  79
  80 <p><font color="teal">Work with SCM and Development to define, develop and implement automated build and release processes. Review existing process and implement best practices in configuration and release management.</font></p>
  81
  82 <h3><font color="teal">Responsibilities</font></h3>
  83
  84 <p><font color="teal">Review existing process and documentation. Recommend, facilitate, document, plan and implement new processes. Work closely with software engineers, release and CM engineers and project management. Perform software builds and deployments. Perform Clearcase user and vob administration.</font></p>
  85 </blockquote>
  86
  87 <p>There is no user administration in Clearcase!</p>
  88
  89 <blockquote>
  90 <p><font color="teal">Develop Clearcase triggers. Develop tools for automated reports. Monitor build and release processes. Monitor CM and build systems and servers. Proactively correct any build issues and discrepancies. Insure compliance to best practices. Provide training in best practices to release leads and engineers.</font></p>
  91
  92 <h3><font color="teal">Required Skills</font></h3>
  93
  94 <ul>
  95   <li><font color="teal">7+ years in Software Development</font></li>
  96
  97   <li><font color="teal">5+ years in Software Configuration Management and Release Engineering</font></li>
  98
  99   <li><font color="teal">3+ years Clearcase administration</font></li>
 100
 101   <li><font color="teal">1+ years InstallShield</font></li>
 102 </blockquote>
 103
 104 <p>I have 0 InstallShield experience. My resume bears this out...</p>
 105
 106 <blockquote><blockquote>
 107   <li><font color="teal">3+ years Perl</font></li>
 108
 109   <li><font color="teal">3+ years Shell scripts</font></il>
 110 </blockquote></blockquote>
 111
 112 <p>Which shells? There are many of them...</p>
 113
 114 <blockquote><blockquote>
 115   <li><font color="teal">2+ years Oracle/MSSql</font></li>
 116 </blockquote></blockquote>
 117
 118 <p>I have no Oracle/MSSQL experience. Again my resume should tell you this.</p>
 119
 120 <blockquote><blockquote>
 121   <li><font color="teal">1+ years Ant/NAnt</font></li>
 122 </blockquote></blockquote>
 123
 124 <p>Zip here too.</p>
 125
 126 <blockquote><blockquote>
 127   <li><font color="teal">2+ years UCM</font></li>
 128 </blockquote></blockquote>
 129
 130 <p>I have very little UCM experience.</p>
 131
 132 <blockquote><blockquote>
 133   <li><font color="teal">5+ years Windows Environment (Windows 2000, XP, 2003)</font></li>
 134
 135   <li><font color="teal">2+ years Unix/Linux</font></li>
 136
 137   <li><font color="teal">2+ years C++</font></li>
 138
 139   <li><font color="teal">1+ years Java</font></li>
 140
 141   <li><font color="teal">Expert at build and deployment automation</font></li>
 142
 143   <li><font color="teal">Extensive knowledge of the software development lifecycle, SCM practices, software build technologies, and Release Management methodologies.</font></li>
 144
 145   <li><font color="teal">Solid knowledge and extensive experience with Rational ClearCase/MultiSite</font></li>
 146
 147   <li><font color="teal">Thorough understanding of the use and implementation of workspace management strategies across multiple sites to support large teams in multiple and frequent releases.</font></li>
 148
 149   <li><font color="teal">Capable of writing relational database queries.</font></li>
 150
 151   <li><font color="teal">Windows and Unix systems administration expertise</font></li>
 152
 153   <li><font color="teal">Excellent communication, negotiation and problem resolution skills.</font></li>
 154
 155   <li><font color="teal">Effective, clear and complete documentation.</font></li>
 156
 157   <li><font color="teal">Bachelor's degree or better.</font></li>
 158 </ul>
 159 </blockquote>
 160 <h3><font color="teal">Desired Skills</font></h3>
 161
 162 <ul>
 163   <li><font color="teal">DeployDirector</font></li>
 164
 165   <li><font color="teal">.Net development Tools</font></li>
 166 </blockquote></blockquote>
 167
 168 <p>Yuck! Windows junk!</p>
 169
 170 <blockquote><blockquote>
 171   <li><font color="teal">Makefiles</font></li>
 172
 173   <li><font color="teal">Experience with multiple CM tools, specifically: CVS, Harvest, PVCS Dimensions, Perforce</font></li>
 174
 175   <li><font color="teal">Software development background</font></li>
 176
 177   <li><font color="teal">HTML, JavaScript and website development</font></li>
 178 </ul>
 179 </blockquote>
 180 <p><font color="teal">Mike Walsh<br>
 181 Sr. IT Consulting Services Manager<br>
 182 Surrex Solutions Corporation<br>
 183 7000 N. MoPac Expressway, 2nd Floor<br>
 184 Austin, Texas 78731<br>
 185 (512) 514-6316<br>
 186 (800) 872-9301(e-fax)<br>
 187 <a href="mailto:mwalsh@surrex.com">mwalsh@surrex.com</a><br>
 188 <a href="http://www.surrex.com">www.surrex.com</a></font></p>
 189
 190 <p><font color="teal">Mike Walsh<br>
 191 Sr. IT Consulting Services Manager<br>
 192 Surrex Solutions Corporation<br>
 193 7000 N. MoPac Expressway, 2nd Floor<br>
 194 Austin, Texas 78731<br>
 195 (512) 514-6316<br>
 196 (800) 872-9301(e-fax)<br>
 197 <a href="mailto:mwalsh@surrex.com">mwalsh@surrex.com</a><br>
 198 <a href="http://www.surrex.com">www.surrex.com</a></font></p>
 199 </blockquote>
 200
 201 <p>You're repeating yourself!</p>
 202
 203 <p>I may know somebody who might be interested. Of course a fee would be involved...</p>
 204 <font color="#999999">-- <br>
 205 I tried to backup my hard drive but I couldn't figure out how to put it in reverse</font>
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