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    <title>Jobster: Answers by Shawn Doyle</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:17:31 GMT</pubDate>
    <description>Most recently updated answers by Shawn Doyle</description>
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      <title>Shawn, How would you describe what you did at ReleaseTEAM?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281379?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>ReleaseTEAM is committed to providing custom, state-of-the-technology Software Configuration Management solutions based on our many years of experience and knowledge in the Engineering Discipline of Software Configuration Management. Our solutions improve communication by removing walls between departments and providing managers with better information to make effective business decisions.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:17:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Shawn, How would you describe what you did at PictureTel?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281395?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Automated release process for Software builds. Evaluated the ClearCase 1.0 Beta. Implemented ClearCase 1.0. Troubleshot build problems with software engineers. Designed build process for software components. Developed makefiles, build procedures and installation programs. Set process and policies for source code control system and defect tracking . Wrote tools to improve administration of source code and defect tracking databases. Coordinated pre-release software duplication with off site vender. Performed language translation builds and software release builds. Member of the CCB. Wrote install packages using InstallShield and perl. Created user accounts and views. Trained users on source code control policies and usage. Implemented NT network environment for RAS, printing, backup and fax on demand. Wrote CGI and HTML code for front ends to UNIX based systems. Environment was Sun Solaris and Windows NT, projects were written in Visual Basic, C and C++.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:16:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Shawn, How would you describe what you did at Qualcomm?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281394?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Created and staffed the Release Engineering Group. Responsible for seven employees across five projects. Maintained ClearCase, Multisite, ClearDDTS, PVCS and CVS for four development projects each working on multiple parallel releases. Created SCM plans to include branching, bug tracking, release planning and requirement planning strategies. Converted projects from PVCS and CVS to ClearCase. Maintained many software development tools, to include evaluating, purchasing, user training and daily support, Rose, RoseRT, Purify, Quantify, PureCoverage, ObjectTime, Tornado VxWorks, Green Hills and many compliers. Preformed builds, merging and software releases. Environment was Sun Solaris, and Windows NT, projects were written in Visual Basic, C and C++.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:15:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281394?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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      <title>Shawn, How would you describe what you did at Carrier Access?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281391?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Implemented ClearCase, Multisite and ClearQuest for 3 pilot projects in a RUP environment, converted projects to ClearCase from CVS. Trained users and new CM staff members on tools and process. Developed custom integration between ClearCase and ClearQuest. Environment was Linux and Windows NT\2000, projects used C++ and Java.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:13:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281391?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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      <title>Shawn, How would you describe what you did at corporate express?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281389?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Audited and evaluated software development teams, focusing on automating build and release processes and fine tuning the use of Rational's toolset, mainly ClearCase and Multisite. Environment was Sun Solaris, and Windows NT, projects were written in SQL, Visual Basic and C++.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:12:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281389?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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      <title>Shawn, How would you describe what you did at delta dental?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281388?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Planned and executed ClearCase upgrade from version 4.0 to 5.0 in a UCM and RUP environment. Trained personal on ClearCase Administration using UCM. Created an automated build and deployment mechanism using ANT and Cruise Control. Upgraded Rational Suite tools from version 2000 to 2002 to include Rational Test Manager, Robot, ClearQuest, Project Administrator, Requisite Pro, Rose and SoDA. Customized the integration ClearCase and ClearQuest. Maintained Oracle and Sybase databases for the Rational suites. Administrated CM for third party tools, WebLogic, Kintana, DeployDirector and CruiseControl. Environment was Windows NT, projects mainly written in Java.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:11:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281388?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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      <title>Shawn, How would you describe what you did at raytheon?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281386?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Troubleshot and solved build and performance issues. Created custom scripts to monitor environment and automate policy. Mentored administrators on ClearCase and ClearQuest. Wrote makefiles to convert PERL based build system to ClearMake. Created automated build process for nightly builds. Created License monitoring tool to graph historic license usages for ClearCase, ClearQuest, Rose and GreenHills licenses. Created custom scripts to modify ClearQuest records from the UNIX command line to automate CM procedures. Developed method of syncing information between ClearCase VOBs on separate distinct networks. Migrated VOBs to new storage devices. Preformed ClearCase upgrades on servers and clients.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:10:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281386?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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      <title>Shawn, How would you describe what you did at Lockheed Martin?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281384?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Set up ClearCase and ClearQuest with custom integrations, custom branching and merging strategy complying with CMMI and Mil Standards. Speced out and setup hardware for VOB servers and ClearQuest databases. Created custom scripts to automate policy. Configured SAMBA for SMB support in a mixed UNIX Windows environment. Managed the CVS repositories, keeping them in sync with the ClearCase VOBs. Migrated software from CVS and SCCS to ClearCase. Migrated users from APEX, SummitCM and SummitTM to ClearCase and ClearQuest. Trained end users on ClearCase and ClearQuest, both in large half day and twenty minute one on one sessions. Held weekly brown bag informational project meetings to educate users on new policies and procedures. Wrote makefiles to convert nmake build system to ClearMake. Created automated build process for nightly builds. Setup RWP for ClearCase and ClearQuest for remote users.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:09:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281384?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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      <title>Shawn, How would you describe what you did at Northeastern University?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281381?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>BSEE, Electrical Engineering</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:08:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/281381?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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      <title>Shawn, What advice do you have for someone who wants a job like yours?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282324?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Send me your resume</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:38:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Shawn, What was your first job?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282322?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>I had a paper route when I was 8</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:37:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282322?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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      <title>Shawn, What profession other than yours would you like to try?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282321?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Movie Producer, or Network Television Programmer</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:37:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282321?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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      <title>Shawn, Who was your most influential mentor and what did they teach you?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282319?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Too many to list.  A smart person is always learning.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:36:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282319?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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      <title>Shawn, If you won $50 million dollars tomorrow, what would you do first?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282318?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>I would buy 3 or 4 of my partner companies and take us all global.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:35:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282318?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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      <title>Shawn, What was your most memorable summer job?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282317?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Fixing radar systems in Iraq during Desert Storm</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:35:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282317?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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      <title>Shawn, What's your ideal role within an organization?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282316?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Director of Configuration Management or Software Quality</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:34:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282316?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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      <title>Shawn, What's your ideal work environment?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282315?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Any environment is fine, saving anything dangerous like something that involved wild animals or quick sand.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:33:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282315?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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      <title>Shawn, What kind of job are you looking for?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282313?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Looking for consulting opportunities in Software Configuration Management, Build Automation and Release Engineering.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:32:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282313?answer_class=AnswerBase</guid>
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