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Chris Gardiner

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Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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Qualification Highlights

  • Experienced in requirements analysis, application design, integration and implementation of BMC Service Management and Service Automation product suites following a structured methodology.
  • Certified ITIL Practitioner in Configuration Management with process architecture and CMDB Implementation Experience in a global enterprise environment.
  • Certified BMC Solution Consultant in Asset Management and Discovery with proven skill and experience implementing and configuring BMC Discovery Suite products.
  • Trained in design, implementation and configuration of the BMC RunBook Automation suite.

Experience

2006 - 2008  Senior Consultant (Planwell Technology Australia)

  • Worked as key member of a regional consulting team implementing and developing solutions utilising the BMC Remedy ITSM Service Management Suite (versions 5.2 - 7.0)
  • Provided consulting services across Victoria, Northern Territory and Western Australia working with large enterprise clients (Telecommunication, Banking), tertiary education institutions, and small/medium enterprise (Mining, Insurance and Advertising).
  • Built various custom integrations with various client enterprise management solutions
  • Lead Design and Development initiatives adhering to a Best Practice methodology
  • Assisted in development and extension Best Practice standards where required

2004 - 2006   Data Engineer (EDS Global Client Engineering)

  • Database Development leadership for various enterprise monitoring and management tools developed for a global automotive manufacturing client
  • Recognised Subject Matter Expert for global client engineering team
  • Design and Development of Data Migration systems to move data between multiple environments spread globally
  • Design and Implement application Data Models to service applications running from MySQL, Oracle, DB2, and MSSQL Databases
  • Technical Lead involvement with global project deploying BMC Atrium CMDB for global enterprise. Integration with numerous supplier and consumer systems across Tibco Integration Bus.
  • Developed Integration Layer in BMC Atrium and designed reconciliation of data into Atrium CMDB

2002 - 2004   Laboratory Information Services Administrator
                    (Waitemata District Health Board)

  • Onsite Administration and Support for a wide variety of Laboratory Computer Systems including DELPHIC LIS, DELPHIC Decryptic, Paperless Microbiology and DELPHIC Anatomical Pathology, running on Solaris, Windows and Lotus Notes.
  • Extraction, Analysis and Reporting of data obtained from Laboratory Systems using SQL*Plus, PL/SQL, MSSQL, ASP.NET and MS Access
  • Designed and Developed a WorkOrder/Request Management System utilising MS Access, ASP.NET and VB.NET.

2000 - 2004   Laboratory IS Support Team Leader
                    (Auckland District Health Board)

  • Implemented Document Imaging System to streamline electronic processing of Laboratory Request Forms utilising 2D Barcodes to reduce/eliminate the need for erroneous manual data entry
  • Management of Laboratory IS Support Team
  • Recruitment, Staff Development, Mentoring and Issue Resolution as required
  • Provision of Training and Support services to 5000-6000 staff regionally
  • Recognised Subject Matter Expert for strategic advisory services to Hospital Management in issues pertinent to provision of Laboratory Services.
  • General Support/Administration Services with OnCall Service as required.

1998 - 2000   Application Development Specialist
                    (Diagnostic Medical Laboratory/Diagnostic MedLab)

  • Implemented Document Imaging System to streamline electronic processing of Laboratory Request Forms utilising 2D Barcodes to reduce/eliminate the need for erroneous manual data entry
  • Design and Development of varied Bespoke Applications and Extension of vendor-supported solutions in Centura
  • Imaging Hardware Maintenance and Service as Required (Kodak DS Bulk Document Scanners)
  • Liaise with Vendor Developers to assist in initial development of Document Management System

1996 - 1998   Prior Positions

  • Student Nurse
  • Biochemistry Laboratory Technician
  • Biochemistry/Immunology Laboratory
  • Phlebotomist

Education

2004    Bachelor of Computer Science - Part-Time
            Auckland University

 1998    Bachelor of Health Sciences - Not Completed
            Northland Polytechnic

1997    Qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist
            Biochemistry/Immunology

            New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (NZIMLS)

Technical Certification

2008    Run Book Automation (Develop and Administer)
            BMC Software (Sydney, NSW)

2007    BMC Certified Solution Consultant
            BMC Software (Pleasanton, CA)

2007    Remedy Advanced Solutions - Core Components
            Planwell Technology (Brisbane, QLD)

2006    BMC Atrium CMDB Administration & Best Practices
            BMC Software (Pleasanton, CA)

2006    ITIL Configuration Management Practitioner

2005    Oracle Certified Associate

2004    Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MSSQL 2000)

2001    Certified UNIX Administrator (IBM AIX)