CURRICULUM VITAE

Valdis Vitolins

Profile Summary

I'm highly proficient in systems integration and software development processes. I have a lot of experience in implementation of software development frameworks, knowledge, resource, project and QA management tools.
I provide training and consultations in systems implementation and integration of ERP, CRM, content and knowledge management systems, migration from proprietary to open source tools.

Date and place of birth: November 13, 1971, Latvia, Ergli
Phone, e-mail - see: Contacts

• Education
• Qualification
• Work Experience

Education

University of Latvia, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics
10.2002 - 10.2007
Dep. of Computer Sciences, Doctor of Computer science (Ph.d.)

09.2000 - 06.2002
Dep. of Computer Sciences, Master of Computer science

09.1995 - 06.1997
Dep. of Physics, Master of Physics

09.1990 - 06.1994
Dep. of Physics, Bachelor of Physics

Ergli Secondary School
09.1979 - 07.1990
Secondary Education

Qualification and Certificates

06.2007
IBM/Rational, Accenture Rational Boot Camp - Admin

11.2003
Straightforward Training Limited, Project Management And Team Leading

01.2000 BVQI, Quality assurance basics and implementation in enterprise, ISO/FDIS 9001:2000 requirement review.

09.1998
Informix, Managing and Optimizing Informix Dynamic Server Databases

09.1996 - 10.1996
Jurmala Language Center, Intensive Intermediate General English

09.1995 - 12.1995
Riga Technical University, Faculty of Energetics and Electrotechnics, Dep. of Automated Electrical Systems,
Courses of professional skills improvement in Electrical Stations, Networks and Systems

Brainbench Certificates:

01.2008 - Linux Administration (General)
04.2005 - Java 1
07.2004 - Unified Modeling Language (UML)
07.2004 - OO Concepts
07.2004 - Project Management (2000)
07.2004 - Systems Analysis
07.2004 - Information Technology Security
07.2004 - WinRunner 6.0
09.2003 - Linux Administration (General)
09.2002 - XML fundamentals
09.2002 - Computer Industry Knowledge
07.2001 - Systems Analysis
07.2001 - RDBMS Concepts
06.2001 - MS Windows 2000 Fundamentals
07.2000 - TCP/IP Administrator
04.2000 - Windows 98 Administrator
01.2000 - Master Windows NT Workstation Administrator
12.1999 - MS Word Power User
12.1999 - MS Access Programmer

Language proficiency

Latvian: Native
English: Good
Russian: Fluent

Programming languages and tools

Programming languages: Visual Basic, C, Java, C++, PHP, TSL, MOLA
Data Bases: MS Access, OpenOffice Base, MS SQL, Informix, MySQL
Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, Slackware), Windows
Web servers: Apache

Work experience

Odo LTD
05.2008 -
Position: Director

Provide training and consultations, and implement CRM, ERP and knowledge management solutions for small and medium business using open source. Provide security audits and consultations in network and systems security. Provide training how to use virtualization to minimize maintenance costs of IT solutions.

Accenture
05.2007 - 11.2008
Position: Senior Systems analyst
Implemented knowledge management system based on Xwiki. Implemented resource management, multiple-choice test system, issue management and time tracking tools. Implemented integration of these systems with LDAP (Activie Directory) servers.
Migrated data and established hosted solutions of Engagement Dashboard (project reporting) and Global Delivery Dashboard (project management) servers thus minimizing RDC infrastructure maintenance costs.
Maintained SharePoint Portal and Subversion (SVN) servers in Riga DC. Performed training of "Application Testing School" for RDC people covering V-model, Testing theory, CMMI levels and Accenture Delivery Methods. Performed “Java Boot Camp” course for new Java developers and “Packaged Application Development” courses for RDC staff. Implemented virtualization techniques using VmWare Server and Player, and VirtualBox thus significantly improving training and testing processes in RDC.

Transport and Telecommunication Institute
09.2007 - 01.2008
Position: Lecturer
As a part time lecturer developed and presented "Java Enterprise Information Management" course part regarding to software development, services and networking infrastructure. Taught bachelor/master students about software versioning systems (CVS, ClearCase, Subversion), Maven build system, Issue management systems (Bugzilla, ClearQuest). Monitored and helped in practical development exercises using Java/J2EE frameworks (Spring, JDBC, Hibernate).

University of Latvia
05.2007 - 08.2007
Position: Programming engineer (partial staff)
As a part time programming engineer implemented model transformations in METAclipse tool using MOLA modeling language.

Exigen Latvia
Position: Test Engineer

01.2007 - 05.2007
Designed and developed data driven testing framework using Quick Test Professional for WL STP (Whole Loan Straight Through Processing) application.

02.2006 - 01.2007
Performed automated regression/acceptance testing of Exigen ServicePort application using WinRunner. Developed performance/load testing framework using LoadRunner. Decreased build testing time from several days to few hours.

06.2005 - 02.2006
Designed and developed automated tests for SRP (Shared Royalty Platform) project using WinRunner. Developed new data-driven testing framework with MS Access database and ODBC to Oracle DB, thus significantly reduced data dependency effort for application testing.

04.2005 - 06.2005
Position: Systems Analyst
Developed technical requirements for Exigen BPM (Business Process Management) systems modeling system. Tested Exigen State Machine using JUnit.

05.2004 - 05.2005
Position: Knowledge Management Officer - "Exigen Developer Resources" Editor
Implemented infrastructure and tools for publishing "Exigen Developer Resources" newsletter.
Gathered and classified information regarding to product development, customer solutions and related issues. Established procedures and tools for web seminar hosting about products with engineering presenters.

08.2002 - 05.2004
Position: Test Engineer
Performed testing of web applications (Exigen ServicePort, EDS/Westpac and Exigen WorkFlow). Prepared test plans and test cases. Developed automated testing framework using WinRunner. Developed automated tests for XML interfaces. This reduced testing effort for more than 10 times.

DATI
01.2001 - 08.2002
Position: Project Manager
Implemented Exchange 2000 server in DATI. Performed analysis of business processes and automation of office works. Developed Knowledge Management System prototype with Exchange Server, MS SharePoint Portal Server and MS Content Management Server. Developed and implemented Latvia State Revenue Service Problem Management system, using Remedy Action Request System. Performed system maintenance.

08.2001 - 05.2002
Position: Security Consultant
Performed security audits for State Land Service of Republic of Latvia, State Obligatory Health Insurance Agency according to British Standard BS 7799 etc. Performed network security scanning using Nessus. Developed and implemented IT security policies.

03.1999 - 01.2001
Position: Systems Analyst
Implemented quality system in "DATI Service Center" LTD according to ISO 9001:2000, participated in certification process.
Worked as analyst-consultant in IT management and data security system development and implementation project for Latvia State Revenue Service (SRS). Took part in implementation of IBM Tivoli modules - Distributed Monitoring, Enterprise Console, Inventory, User Administration. Developed integration with Axent Raptor Firewall.

Latvia State Revenue Service
02.1998 - 03.1999
Position: Project Manager
Developed and implemented Custom Operational Information System for Antismuggling team, and rolled-out for Antismuggling teams over Latvia.

Daugava Hydro-electric Station Cascade
08.1997 - 02.1998
Position: Electric Systems Engineer
Took part in control, automatic and telemetry group in Kegums-1 HPS renovation project.

01.1995 - 08.1997
Position: Manager of Electric Supply department
Was responsible for operation, monitoring and maintenance of Kegums-2 HPS electric power supply systems (110/20/6/0,4 kV).

Lattelekom
06.1994 - 01.1995
Position: Optical Fiber Welder
Welded optical glass fibers, measured signal loss, noise level etc. for optical fiber lines, when it started to implement. So, took part in broad Internet establishment in Latvia.

Kegums School of Commercial Specialization
09.1993 - 06.1994
Position: Teacher
Taught physics for children in 7-10 classes.

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