Thomas James

Current

Senior Systems Support Analyst at Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics Inc.

Past

Web Developer, ARRIS and Archibus database support, and UNIX support at Chiron Corporation
ARRIS CAFM and Unix Support (Contract) at Chiron Corporation

Education

USAF School of Applied Aerospace Sciences

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Industry

Biotechnology

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Thomas James’s Summary

Extensive experience in computer logic and binary systems with a strong background in Unix and Networks. Oracle database support and service in a biotechnology environment with 21 CFR part 11. Solid web development skills including CSS, ColdFusion, Java, and graphics applications. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Thomas James’s Specialties:

Oracle SQL
UNIX Admin and shell script
Java
ColdFusion

Thomas James’s Experience

Senior Systems Support Analyst

Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics Inc.

(Public Company; NVS; Pharmaceuticals industry)

April 2006 — Present (3 years 4 months)

Meridian Database Implementation: Transition two legacy databases to a new validated EDMS running on Oracle (21 CFR part 11 compliant).

Legacy database support: Maintain two active legacy databases for business continuity while transitioning to Meridian.

Archibus CAFM database support.

Corporate Facilities Management Intranet Site design, maintenance, and support.

Windows Desktop Application Support.
Web Developer, ARRIS and Archibus database support, and UNIX support

Chiron Corporation

(Public Company; CHIR; Biotechnology industry)

May 1997 — April 2006 (9 years)

Provided support for the ARRIS Facilities Management package running on the Silicon Graphics Irix (UNIX) platform. Provided UNIX administrative support and customization of ARRIS database applications.

Implemented Archibus integrated CAFM database and transitioned ARRIS data to the new Archibus Oracle database. Provided Archibus CAFM and AutoCAD application support and database administration.

Web developer for the Corporate Facilities Management department intranet site. Complete redesign and implementation of a 195 page web site. Provided routine maintenance and updates as necessary.
ARRIS CAFM and Unix Support (Contract)

Chiron Corporation

(Public Company; CHIR; Biotechnology industry)

April 1995 — April 1997 (2 years 1 month)

Provided support for the ARRIS Facilities Management package running on the Silicon Graphics Irix (UNIX) platform. Provided UNIX administrative support and customization of ARRIS database applications. Under contract to Arris Services for Chiron Corporation.

Thomas James’s Education

USAF School of Applied Aerospace Sciences

Avionics 1968 — 1969

Additional Information

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Thomas James’s Interests:

Family, Community, Environment, Sports (surfing), and Music

Thomas James’s Groups:

Surfrider Foundation, Surfing America (USA Surf Team), Society of Internet Professionals, USENIX Association.

President, Sunset Park of Walnut Creek Homeowners Association.

Volunteer: RSVP, A Program of the Volunteer Center of the East Bay