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  53                                             <abbr class="published" title="2005-03-09T10:48:12-08:00">March  9, 2005 10:48 AM</abbr>
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  63                                         <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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  66
  67 <p>Mike Walsh wrote:</p>
  68 <blockquote>
  69 <font color="teal">Andrew,</font>
  70
  71 <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>
  72 </blockquote>
  73
  74 <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>
  75
  76 <blockquote>
  77 <h3><font color="teal">Sr SCM Automation Engineer</font></h3>
  78
  79 <h3><font color="teal">Job description</font></h3>
  80
  81 <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>
  82
  83 <h3><font color="teal">Responsibilities</font></h3>
  84
  85 <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>
  86 </blockquote>
  87
  88 <p>There is no user administration in Clearcase!</p>
  89
  90 <blockquote>
  91 <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>
  92
  93 <h3><font color="teal">Required Skills</font></h3>
  94
  95 <ul>
  96   <li><font color="teal">7+ years in Software Development</font></li>
  97
  98   <li><font color="teal">5+ years in Software Configuration Management and Release Engineering</font></li>
  99
 100   <li><font color="teal">3+ years Clearcase administration</font></li>
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 102   <li><font color="teal">1+ years InstallShield</font></li>
 103 </blockquote>
 104
 105 <p>I have 0 InstallShield experience. My resume bears this out...</p>
 106
 107 <blockquote><blockquote>
 108   <li><font color="teal">3+ years Perl</font></li>
 109
 110   <li><font color="teal">3+ years Shell scripts</font></il>
 111 </blockquote></blockquote>
 112
 113 <p>Which shells? There are many of them...</p>
 114
 115 <blockquote><blockquote>
 116   <li><font color="teal">2+ years Oracle/MSSql</font></li>
 117 </blockquote></blockquote>
 118
 119 <p>I have no Oracle/MSSQL experience. Again my resume should tell you this.</p>
 120
 121 <blockquote><blockquote>
 122   <li><font color="teal">1+ years Ant/NAnt</font></li>
 123 </blockquote></blockquote>
 124
 125 <p>Zip here too.</p>
 126
 127 <blockquote><blockquote>
 128   <li><font color="teal">2+ years UCM</font></li>
 129 </blockquote></blockquote>
 130
 131 <p>I have very little UCM experience.</p>
 132
 133 <blockquote><blockquote>
 134   <li><font color="teal">5+ years Windows Environment (Windows 2000, XP, 2003)</font></li>
 135
 136   <li><font color="teal">2+ years Unix/Linux</font></li>
 137
 138   <li><font color="teal">2+ years C++</font></li>
 139
 140   <li><font color="teal">1+ years Java</font></li>
 141
 142   <li><font color="teal">Expert at build and deployment automation</font></li>
 143
 144   <li><font color="teal">Extensive knowledge of the software development lifecycle, SCM practices, software build technologies, and Release Management methodologies.</font></li>
 145
 146   <li><font color="teal">Solid knowledge and extensive experience with Rational ClearCase/MultiSite</font></li>
 147
 148   <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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 150   <li><font color="teal">Capable of writing relational database queries.</font></li>
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 152   <li><font color="teal">Windows and Unix systems administration expertise</font></li>
 153
 154   <li><font color="teal">Excellent communication, negotiation and problem resolution skills.</font></li>
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 156   <li><font color="teal">Effective, clear and complete documentation.</font></li>
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 158   <li><font color="teal">Bachelor's degree or better.</font></li>
 159 </ul>
 160 </blockquote>
 161 <h3><font color="teal">Desired Skills</font></h3>
 162
 163 <ul>
 164   <li><font color="teal">DeployDirector</font></li>
 165
 166   <li><font color="teal">.Net development Tools</font></li>
 167 </blockquote></blockquote>
 168
 169 <p>Yuck! Windows junk!</p>
 170
 171 <blockquote><blockquote>
 172   <li><font color="teal">Makefiles</font></li>
 173
 174   <li><font color="teal">Experience with multiple CM tools, specifically: CVS, Harvest, PVCS Dimensions, Perforce</font></li>
 175
 176   <li><font color="teal">Software development background</font></li>
 177
 178   <li><font color="teal">HTML, JavaScript and website development</font></li>
 179 </ul>
 180 </blockquote>
 181 <p><font color="teal">Mike Walsh<br>
 182 Sr. IT Consulting Services Manager<br>
 183 Surrex Solutions Corporation<br>
 184 7000 N. MoPac Expressway, 2nd Floor<br>
 185 Austin, Texas 78731<br>
 186 (512) 514-6316<br>
 187 (800) 872-9301(e-fax)<br>
 188 <a href="mailto:mwalsh@surrex.com">mwalsh@surrex.com</a><br>
 189 <a href="http://www.surrex.com">www.surrex.com</a></font></p>
 190
 191 <p><font color="teal">Mike Walsh<br>
 192 Sr. IT Consulting Services Manager<br>
 193 Surrex Solutions Corporation<br>
 194 7000 N. MoPac Expressway, 2nd Floor<br>
 195 Austin, Texas 78731<br>
 196 (512) 514-6316<br>
 197 (800) 872-9301(e-fax)<br>
 198 <a href="mailto:mwalsh@surrex.com">mwalsh@surrex.com</a><br>
 199 <a href="http://www.surrex.com">www.surrex.com</a></font></p>
 200 </blockquote>
 201
 202 <p>You're repeating yourself!</p>
 203
 204 <p>I may know somebody who might be interested. Of course a fee would be involved...</p>
 205 <font color="#999999">-- <br>
 206 I tried to backup my hard drive but I couldn't figure out how to put it in reverse</font>
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