MEGH N. NEUPANE

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Last Updated On: Monday, February 15, 2010

objective

“Seeking a mid-senior level IT position towards Managing Information Resources according to virtues of Resource Management, Software Engineering, Application Maintenance and Information Execution, especially in a people-oriented organization”

Specialization

All-inclusive experience with IT Project Lifecycle Management, SDLC and Information Resource Management; 12+ years IT experience on health, finance, education, technology and social sectors with hands on skills understanding Business Requirements and delivering Technical Solutions, Project Management, Systems Management, Software Management, Resource Management, Desktop Management, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Desktop Imaging, Procedures & Documentation, Application Packaging, Application Virtualization and Software Quality Assurance.

Education

Master of Professional Studies in Informatics (PM) – December 2010

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Graduate Certificate in Project Management – December 2010

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – May 2005

Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Training & Certifications

Acquired

 

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

February 2010

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) – SMS 2003

September 2007

Software Packaging with FLEXnet AdminStudio

August 2005

Windows Vista Application Compatibility Training (ACT 5.0)

December 2006

Working

 

Project Management Professional (PMP)*

2010*

Information Technology Infrastructure Library Certification (ITIL)*

2010*

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)*

2010*

*In Progress

expertise

Specialized Expertise*

Managerial Expertise

ü DEV, QA, UAT, PILOT, PROD – Application Packaging, Engineering, Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing, Production Deployments, Maintenance and Installation Systems

Applications Management

ü Architecting, Engineering & Administration – SMS, SCCM, WSUS, App-V, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, WINS, LDAP, GPO, ESX, ESXi, Hyper-V 2008, OS Imaging, WDS, ImageX, MDT, Virtualization, USMT

Systems Management

ü IT Infrastructure Projects – Initiating, Planning, Execution, Monitoring/Controlling, Closing

ü Project Processes – Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resource, Communications, Risk & Procurement

Project Management

*Please visit the section “Technical Knowledge” on the last page for complete details.

Work Experiences

Sr. Technology Analyst; Sapphire Technologies

~ Current (Feb. 2010 - Current) As Sr. Technical Project Lead for Staples, Framingham MA

 

Currently Working …

Sr. Systems Analyst; Ananke IT Solutions

~ 34 Months (Apr. 2007 – Jan. 2010) As Client Infrastructure Architect, IT Project Lead for John Hancock, Boston MA

This role included a range of responsibilities that included technical as well as managerial expertise with most emphasis on Project Management, Systems Engineering, Business Analysis, Technical Team Leadership, Team Supervision, Procedures and Documentation including coaching junior IT Professionals. The following is a high-level responsibility scope:

 

·         Work with Business Units for different Application Projects including project schedule and execution; Managing and reviewing project phases to determine goals, time frame, constraints, risks, staffing requirements and procedures for accomplishing the project success including technical observance towards project specifications and business coordination; Provide technical support, knowledge and best practices for project’s successful closing

·         Directly involved for Major Project Implementation - Lotus Notes Migration (Planning, Execution & Monitoring); Windows XP Laptop Encryption (Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Completion); Windows XP SP2 Upgrade (Planning & Execution); Application Migration to Windows XP SP2 (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Completion); Active Directory Migration from NT4 to 2003 (Monitoring & Completion); Application Upgrades, Compatibility and Retirement (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Completion); Application Virtualization (App-V); Upgrade from SMS 2003 to SCCM 2007 SP1 (Initiation, Planning, Execution)

·         Daily Tasks Involved but NOT limited to - Complete Engineering & Administration of SMS 2003 Infrastructure, SCCM 2007 Infrastructure; Application Packaging & Distribution; Architecting, Engineering & Administration of WSUS, VMWare ESX & Hyper-V Environment for Application Testing and Virtualization; Administration of Active Directory & Group Policy; Desktop Image Creation using UIU, BDD, MDT, BartPE; Working with different cultures and supporting the Global Team

Sr. Systems Analyst; Infinite Computer Solutions

~ 19 months (Sept. 2005 – Mar. 2007) As IBM IT Specialist for University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Pittsburgh PA

This role included a range of responsibilities that included technical as well as managerial expertise with most emphasis on Project Management, Systems Engineering, Business Analysis, Technical Lead, Procedures and Documentation including coaching junior IT Professionals. The following is a high-level responsibility scope:

 

·         Work with Business Units for different Application Projects including project schedule and execution; Managing and reviewing project phases to determine goals, time frame, constraints, risks, requirements and procedures for accomplishing the project success including technical observance towards project specifications and business coordination; Provide technical support, knowledge and best practices for project’s successful closing

·         Directly Involved for Major Projects Implementation – Desktop Upgrades (Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Closing); Application Migration to Windows XP SP2 (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Completion); Application Upgrades, Compatibility and Retirement (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Completion)

·         Daily Tasks Involved but NOT Limited To – Complete Engineering, Administration and Management of Application Packaging for the Enterprise per requirements and industry standards; Administration of SMS 2003 Environment; Lead for Desktop Upgrades and maintain schedule; Administration of WSUS, Active Directory, Group Policy and Symantec Antivirus; Administer Desktop Images using SysPrep; Oversee enterprise desktop & network issues  as well as any emerging issues to  be resolved as necessary

Systems Analyst; TEKsystems

~ 7 months (Feb. 2005 – Aug. 2005) As IBM IT Specialist for Iowa Health Systems (IHS), Des Moines IA

·         Complete application life-cycle management; software packaging, repackaging, customization, conflict resolution, quality assessment, validation, testing including creating, managing and updating custom scripts, custom actions per package requirements; 108+ applications packaged, re-packaged per customer site requests and requirements; application compatibility assurance with Windows 2000 and Windows XP

·         Large scale targeted SMS distribution, maintenance and troubleshooting of software deployment; creation and maintenance of SMS packages, collections, advertisements, queries, reports, inventory and software metering; custom reports prepared as requested; manage and maintain client health database; create, maintain and distribute "all documentations" during the phases of application distribution

Web Programmer Analyst; Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (WFHM)

~ 5 months (Sept. 2004 – Jan. 2005), Des Moines IA 

·         Assisted in the development, implementation, and support of moderately complex internet and intranet applications on one or more platforms; Administration and Management of Intranet Websites; Writing test Plans and actual testing; deploying new/old websites on servers; responsible for system quality assurance and consistency with installation and security policy/standards

·         Evaluated systems specifications for client area requirements and participate in the development and implementation of the most efficient and cost-effective software/package solution; develop and Utilize knowledge of web technologies; researching and tracking new web technologies and analyze business requirements as they pertain to web-based systems

·         Programming on VB.NET, Use of MSSQL Server 2000, Use of Visual SourceSafe 6.0, Rational ClearCase; Documentations (XML format) on Website Infrastructure Review and Recommendations, Web Guidelines, Compliance and Web Standards for Wells Fargo Fulfillment Services

Media Systems Support; Drake Telemedia Center, Drake University

~ 18 months (Mar. 2003 – Aug. 2004), Des Moines, IA

·         Provided technical and End User Support to various equipments utilized throughout the university owned by Telemedia center; remotely troubleshoot a wide range of hardware and software issues including audio-visual equipments

·         Assist with maintenance and printer support including remote users and VPN access; maintain standard desktop images across multiple hardware configurations and departments; provide technical and process documentation as needed;

·         Enforce security policies and ensure compliance with all university security directives; Participate in special projects as requiring original research and analysis.

Desktop/Network Support; Webster University Thailand

 ~ 17 months (Apr. 2001 – Aug. 2002), Cha-Am, Thailand

Major responsibilities included:

·         Maintained standard desktop images across multiple hardware configurations and departments; provide technical and process documentation as needed; performed moves, adds, and changes for end user environment; maintain security patches on desktop and laptop systems; maintain anti-virus software on desktop and laptop systems;

·         Provided site computer support and associated services support across multiple buildings; troubleshoot site hardware, software, printers and network connectivity problems; Provide support for Audio-visual equipment in conference rooms and training rooms; participate in special projects as assigned.

IT Support; Education & Environment Development Center

~ 30 months (Aug. 1998 – Feb. 2001), Kathmandu, Nepal

Major responsibilities included:

·         Physical setup and installation of computer systems; software installation and end user support for workstations, printers and network issues; Provide technical support; conferred with more experienced staff in determining hardware and software configuration most appropriate for system level needs and objectives.

·         Participate to evaluate new and existing hardware and software products as well as special projects.

Technical Knowledge

Operating Systems and Systems Management

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Windows Server 03/08, Windows Hyper-V Server 2008, Systems Management Server 2003, System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (SCCM, ConfigMgr), System Center Operations Manager (OpsMgr, MOM 2005) 2007*, Quest Management Suite (AD, WinNT, IP Subnet, Reporting), Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Desktop Imaging

Norton Ghost Imaging, WAIK, BDD, UIU, SCCM OS Deployment, ImageX, MDT 2010, USMT

Virtualization

Microsoft Virtual PC 2004/2007, Windows Hyper-V (2008), Virtual Server 2005, VMWare Workstation 5-6.0, VMware Server; VMWare ESX 3.5, VMWare ESXi 3.5; SoftGrid (App-V), MED-V

Application Engineering

·     Packaged 2000+ of application for all environments.

·     MS Office 03/07, MS Visio 03/07, MS OneNote 03/07 and other MS Office related products

·     AdminStudio 5.0-6.0, FlexNet Adminstudio 7.0-8.0, InstallShield Professional Edition 10.0-12.0, Wise Package Studio 7.0, Wise Script Editor 7.0 SP2, SMS Installer, Software Virtualization Solutions, InstallShield PackageForTheWeb3.0

·     Microsoft Platform SDK, Dependency Walker, WinDiff, OLE/COM Object Viewer, Application Compatibility ToolKit 5.0

·     Microsoft Visual Studio.NET, ASP, ASP.NET, ClickOnce Applications

·     SQL Server 2000/2005

·     Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash, Fireworks & Tools, Filemaker Pro 5

Programming Languages:

C++, Visual Basic.NET, Java

Scripting Languages:

HTML, JavaScript, VBScripts, KiXtart, WMI, Wise Script

Web Design Tools:

MS FrontPage, Dream Weaver 4.0/MX, Macromedia Tools, Microsoft Expressions Studio

Knowledge on:

Creating and Deploying Applications with .NET

* Currently in Progress. The above list is the only major areas of skills where many minor skills may not have been noted.

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