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Alan Impink

411 Abbey Lane


Schwenksville, PA 19473
610 287 0735
ai10e4d96@westpost.net
SKILLS
Languages
* Bourne/C/Korn/Bash Shell, PHP, C, C++, PHP, SQL, DCL.
Software
* Database: MySQL, DB2, MS-SQL Server, Oracle.
* Application: LAMP stack, Crystal Reports, Actuate BIRT, Pentaho ETL, Eclipse
IDE, dim_STAT.
* Networking: IP network stack and protocols, including TCP, UDP, and socket pr
ogramming.
Platforms
* Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat, and others), Solaris, Windows, AIX, HP/UX, DG/
UX, z/OS.

EXPERIENCE
Senior Engineer 2008-2010
TruePosition, Inc.
Senior member of R&D QA team, designing, developing and deploying infrastructur
e and testing tools, and performing capacity planning and system performance ana
lysis of Linux/Unix platforms.
* Implemented a system for automatic collection, storage, and reporting of plat
form performance metrics collection. Analyzed and interpreted performance repor
ts for anomalous conditions.
* Developed and maintained a custom, in-house asset management, tracking and re
servation system used company-wide.
* Designed, implemented and deployed custom tools to automate manual product te
sting, reducing QA test execution time from days to minutes.
* Designed, implemented and deployed a comprehensive custom data warehousing an
d reporting solution for QA testing activity management.
Principle / Advisory Software Engineer 1996-2008
IBM Corporation
System Test Automation, IBM WebSphere Portal and Collaboration (Lotus)
* Served as key member of the team responsible for design, development and supp
ort of the Lotus Automator tool, used by all WPLC System Test teams.
* Designed, maintained and delivered the core code for autonomous automated tes
ting framework used by all Lotus software system test teams.
* Lead adoption of test automation, including training and supporting multiple
product teams across multiple geographies allowing product testers to be come se
lf-sufficient.
Compliance Solutions, IBM WebSphere Portal and Collaboration (Lotus)
* Served as a technical reviewer for software development and testing of the IB
M Business Controls and Reporting (Sarbanes-Oxley compliance) and IBM Business S
trategy Execution products.
* Performed customer-focused testing; improved product installation and upgrade
experience.
* Developed and executed high performance software stress testing using automat
ion tools.
Software Architect and Prototype Designer, ARGUS Project, IBM Lotus Support
* Designed, implemented and coded a cross-platform system and application perfo
rmance data collector and analysis toolset. Ran on Windows, AIX, Linux, Solaris
, HP/UX and z/OS.
* Managed the entire SDLC of the ARGUS Project.
* Managed all aspects of development, documentation and deployment of ARGUS pro
totypes.
Software Development Team Leader, IBM Lotus Soft-Switch.
* Led a software development team responsible for maintenance of the Lotus Mess
aging Switch, a multi-protocol email messaging backbone switch used by enterpris
e level customers.
* Designed procedures for remote computer imaging and restoration (early virtua
lization).
* Integrated corporate network remote security and vulnerability scanning of Lo
tus Support Testing and Training lab.
* Developed Lotus Domino-based application for lab resource request/assignment.
Applications Programmer II 1994-1996
Advanta Corporation
* Coded and supported customer service agent workflow scripting.
* Designed and coded high-volume credit card statement reprint process.
Editorial and Classified Programmer / Product Manager 1987-1994
Software Consulting Services
* Coded and supported newspaper editorial and classified advertising production
system.
* Performed all aspects of product management for classified advertising system
.
EDUCATION
Desales University 1987
Center Valley, Pennsylvania
B.S. Computer Science, Cum Laude
PERSONAL
* Small Business Owner, ATI Entertainment, LLC
* National and State Registered Youth and High School Sports Official (Football
, Fastpitch Softball)
REFERENCES
* Available upon request

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