ROBIN S. MARCOTTE

 (405) 329-9322

 

 

EDUCATION:

BBA in Finance, August 1988

The University of Oklahoma

 

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY and TRAINING

 

MANAGERIAL EXPERTISE [5 Years (3/2000 – present)]:

 

SUMMARY:

 

·         Provided managerial oversight on over 200 software development and implementation projects.

·         Provide tactical technology direction

·         Negotiated purchases for enterprise tools such as content management, and portal software.

·         Developed strategic I.T. policies and processes.

·         Performed over 20 hires and 60 performance reviews.

·         Perform resource allocation and prioritization to projects

·         Prepared annual budget input and cost tracking.

 

 

      DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION – 3/2000 to Present [5 years]:

 

PROGRAM MANAGER, INTRANET – Devon Energy Corp., (7/2003 – present).   Manage the intranet redesign efforts on the U.S. sector of the corporate intranet.   The project has included the implementation of several new technologies including web content management and collaboration.  Pre-project work included managing the technology selection, architecture design, implementation, training, and transition to operations.  I have effectively managed to encourage and promote the collaboration required between the U.S. and Canadian teams via open, clear communications and sound project management methods.  The project team is comprised of 5 business members – not including the members only involved in specific project areas – and 30 technical team members.  The first two phases of the project are complete, and the third phase is currently underway.  To date, the project is on time, under budget, and has met the expected requirements and quality standards.

 

SUPERVISOR, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT – Devon Energy Corp., (1/2002 – 6/2003).  Hire and supervise project managers, web developers, business analysts, technical writer, and quality assurance testers.  Developed custom Project Management Methodologies.  Continue to hone the SDLC standards and processes.  Involved in 2 merger integration efforts. 

 

PROJECT MANAGER – Devon Energy Corp., (1/2000 – 12/2001).  Developed and instituted a Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including an automated software configuration management system.  Instituted coding standards and processes based upon a modified RUP model.  Operated in many capacities simultaneously, including:  DBA, Web Administrator, LDAP Administrator, Developer, and Project Management duties.  Hired team consisting of web developers, SQL DBA, Web Administrator, LDAP Administrator, Tester, and Business Analyst.  Involved in 1 merger integration effort.

 

DBA/DEVELOPER – Devon Energy Corp., (3/2000 – 12/2000).  Database administrator and developer for SQL Server.  Migrated 6-8 SQL Servers housing about 100 databases from MS SQL 6.5 to 7.0 and standardized character set and sort order.  Designed, programmed and implemented intranet applications using Cold Fusion and SQL.  Built strategic gas marketing system utilizing web technologies and inSQL by Wonderware.  Web Administrator duties.  Supervised 1 DBA.  Involved in 1 merger integration effort.

 

MANAGERIAL TRAINING:

  • Priority Management Course – Project Management (2001)
  • Priority Management Course – Time Management (2001)
  • Priority Management Course – Negotiations (2002)
  • Priority Management Course – Influencing (2002)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Training (2001)
  • TRACOM Leadership Courses I, II, III and IV (2001-2003)
  • Performance Evaluation Training
  • Budgeting Training
  • Rational Unified Process (RUP) Training
    • Basics
    • Project Management
    • Object-oriented Development

 

      MANAGERIAL STYLE:

·         Social Style: Driving Driver with 90% versatility

·         Theory Y Manager:  Believe in empowering staff to do their jobs.

 

 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE [12 Years (8/1988 - 2/2000)]:

 

Developed the following technical methodologies:

 

·         Project Sizing Matrix

·         Software Development Method for Medium Size Projects

·         Software Development Method for eXtreme Projects

·         Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Diagram

 

Developed the following technical policies and guidelines:

 

·         Web Server Hosted Application Development Policy

·         Web Server Hosted Content Publication Policy

·         Web Coding Standards

·         Web User Interface Guidelines

·         Source Control Guidelines

 

     

      THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA – 7/1985 – 2/2000 [14 years]:

 

SYSTEMS ANALYST - University of Oklahoma, Computing Services (5/98 – 2/2000).  Database administrator for SQL Server used in client/server applications.  Designed, programmed and implemented several intranet applications using ColdFusion and Crystal Reports ActiveXViewer which access SQL Server database including database design and coding of stored procedures, triggers and views.

 

PROGRAMMER/ANALYST - University of Oklahoma, Computing Services (8/88 – 4/98).  Database administrator for SQL Server used in client/server applications.  Designed, programmed and implemented several intranet applications using dynamic HTML and Perl that access SQL Server database.  Created C++ applications.  Created MAPI applications.  Microcomputer networking, software customization and support.  Developing software applications using 4GL and macro programming.  Microcomputer hardware and software troubleshooting.  Microcomputer setup and software installation.

 

ADMIN ASSISTANT - University of Oklahoma, Computing Services (7/85 – 7/88).

Created and maintained spreadsheet reporting and Lotus application development, and general administrative support to Assistant Director of Computing.

 

      ADMIN ASSISTANT – Arthur Andersen & Company (1/83 - 8/85).

Processed and maintained employee insurance claims.  First experienced IBM PC, VisiCalc and Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet application development via macro language.

 

 

DATABASE ADMINISTRATION:

  • Advanced knowledge of MS SQL Server 6.5, 7.0, and SQL 2000
  • Working knowledge of Sybase SQL Server 11.0

·         Familiar with DB2

 

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT:

  • ColdFusion, Perl, Javascript, VBScript, Frontpage, HTML, .ASP
  • Visual C++, SQR (Brio), COBOL, BASIC and DOS

 

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE:

  • Business Intelligence Reporting
    • Crystal Reports, Brio 8 Developer and SQR, Excel

 

  • Databases/ETL
    • MS SQL Server, MS Access, Paradox, FoxPro, Quattro Pro, dBase IV, Informatica, MS SQL Data Transformation Services (DTS)

 

  • Operating Systems/Application Servers:
    • MS Windows 95, MS NT Workstation, MS NT Server, MS Internet Information Server 4.0, MS Exchange Server, OS/2, Novell Netware, MS SMS Server

 

  • Other Software:
    • Powerpoint, Visual Source Safe, MS Word, MS Outlook, Lotus 1-2-3, XyWrite, Corel Draw, Pagemaker, Word Perfect, Visual Interdev, and JetForm Designer

 

Other projects for which I have had responsibility:

  • User Provisioning
  • Job Postings
  • Business Associates Hotline system
  • GL and Department Request systems
  • Employee Directory
  • Pipeline Telemetry Reporting
  • Metadirectory