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  72             <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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  76 <p>Mike Walsh wrote:</p>
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  78 <font color="teal">Andrew,</font>
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  80 <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>
  81 </blockquote>
  82
  83 <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>
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  85 <blockquote>
  86 <h3><font color="teal">Sr SCM Automation Engineer</font></h3>
  87
  88 <h3><font color="teal">Job description</font></h3>
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  90 <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>
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  92 <h3><font color="teal">Responsibilities</font></h3>
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  94 <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>
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  96
  97 <p>There is no user administration in Clearcase!</p>
  98
  99 <blockquote>
 100 <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>
 101
 102 <h3><font color="teal">Required Skills</font></h3>
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 105   <li><font color="teal">7+ years in Software Development</font></li>
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 107   <li><font color="teal">5+ years in Software Configuration Management and Release Engineering</font></li>
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 109   <li><font color="teal">3+ years Clearcase administration</font></li>
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 111   <li><font color="teal">1+ years InstallShield</font></li>
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 113
 114 <p>I have 0 InstallShield experience. My resume bears this out...</p>
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 117   <li><font color="teal">3+ years Perl</font></li>
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 119   <li><font color="teal">3+ years Shell scripts</font></il>
 120 </blockquote></blockquote>
 121
 122 <p>Which shells? There are many of them...</p>
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 125   <li><font color="teal">2+ years Oracle/MSSql</font></li>
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 128 <p>I have no Oracle/MSSQL experience. Again my resume should tell you this.</p>
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 131   <li><font color="teal">1+ years Ant/NAnt</font></li>
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 134 <p>Zip here too.</p>
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 137   <li><font color="teal">2+ years UCM</font></li>
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 139
 140 <p>I have very little UCM experience.</p>
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 143   <li><font color="teal">5+ years Windows Environment (Windows 2000, XP, 2003)</font></li>
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 145   <li><font color="teal">2+ years Unix/Linux</font></li>
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 147   <li><font color="teal">2+ years C++</font></li>
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 149   <li><font color="teal">1+ years Java</font></li>
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 151   <li><font color="teal">Expert at build and deployment automation</font></li>
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 153   <li><font color="teal">Extensive knowledge of the software development lifecycle, SCM practices, software build technologies, and Release Management methodologies.</font></li>
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 155   <li><font color="teal">Solid knowledge and extensive experience with Rational ClearCase/MultiSite</font></li>
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 157   <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>
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 159   <li><font color="teal">Capable of writing relational database queries.</font></li>
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 161   <li><font color="teal">Windows and Unix systems administration expertise</font></li>
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 163   <li><font color="teal">Excellent communication, negotiation and problem resolution skills.</font></li>
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 165   <li><font color="teal">Effective, clear and complete documentation.</font></li>
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 167   <li><font color="teal">Bachelor's degree or better.</font></li>
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 170 <h3><font color="teal">Desired Skills</font></h3>
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 173   <li><font color="teal">DeployDirector</font></li>
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 175   <li><font color="teal">.Net development Tools</font></li>
 176 </blockquote></blockquote>
 177
 178 <p>Yuck! Windows junk!</p>
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 180 <blockquote><blockquote>
 181   <li><font color="teal">Makefiles</font></li>
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 183   <li><font color="teal">Experience with multiple CM tools, specifically: CVS, Harvest, PVCS Dimensions, Perforce</font></li>
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 185   <li><font color="teal">Software development background</font></li>
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 187   <li><font color="teal">HTML, JavaScript and website development</font></li>
 188 </ul>
 189 </blockquote>
 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>
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 200 <p><font color="teal">Mike Walsh<br>
 201 Sr. IT Consulting Services Manager<br>
 202 Surrex Solutions Corporation<br>
 203 7000 N. MoPac Expressway, 2nd Floor<br>
 204 Austin, Texas 78731<br>
 205 (512) 514-6316<br>
 206 (800) 872-9301(e-fax)<br>
 207 <a href="mailto:mwalsh@surrex.com">mwalsh@surrex.com</a><br>
 208 <a href="http://www.surrex.com">www.surrex.com</a></font></p>
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 210
 211 <p>You're repeating yourself!</p>
 212
 213 <p>I may know somebody who might be interested. Of course a fee would be involved...</p>
 214 <font color="#999999">-- <br>
 215 I tried to backup my hard drive but I couldn't figure out how to put it in reverse</font>
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