FOUND IT! – The Shanty

Chuck McKenna

Aston, PA 19014

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Objective:
I am looking for a senior position that allows me to leverage my abilities to solve problems and mentor others. I would like apply my extensive background in scripting and automation, as well as data integration to streamline processes and continue creating a robust, stable Cloverleaf environment.

Experience:
3/2003 – Present	Christiana Care Health Systems, New Castle, Delaware
Systems Analyst	Developed an architecture to standardize data transfers via ftp, sftp, samba and tcp/ip sockets. Developed and implemented the process that allows the automatic transfer of files from Soarian to Cloverleaf replacing a piece of software that was quoted at $35,000 excluding hardware and maintenance costs. Created a suite of tools to allow application analysts to maintain and promote their own translation tables using a webform and a simple front end tool to initiate the transfers. Developed complex, real-time interfaces using the Cloverleaf integration engine. Including ADT, ordering and resulting interfaces to many systems. Level 2 Cloverleaf certified Well versed in the HL-7 protocol Highly experienced in perl development Designed and maintain the standardized documentation templates and documentation SharePoint sites. Created multiple real-time interfaces for the HIS replacement project. Educate fellow team members on the use of the standardized tools I have developed as well as supplying direct perl support to our (and other) groups. Provide real time support for mission critical HL-7 and batch file interfaces. Maintain the On call schedule for the team.
4/2001 – 9/2002	Cliffstone Corp, Woodstock, Georgia
Build Manager	Responsible for building and packaging code for deployment to our client base. Manage the StarBase version control package, StarTeam. Compile products written in Delphi, C++ and have begun to work with the .NET environment. Automated the build process in an object oriented, plug-in frameworked manner, using python. This process completes all of the tasks in the build life cycle from code check out through code check in and emailing a completion notice. This process also includes dependency checking and correct application of build order.
4/2000 – 4/2001	Z-Tel Communications, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia
Sr. Configuration Management Engineer	Was responsible for building code, analyzing build errors, configuring and deploying code across a complicated multi-platform environment. (Solaris and Windows NT) Was also responsible for automating deployments and the auditing of servers. Used the following tools: Clear Case, PERL, KSH, Expect and others. Prepared technical documentation for management and development. Maintained ClearCase source control libraries including triggers and branch/view creation/maintenance.
3/1999 – 3/2000	MSI/Eclipsys Alpharetta, Georgia
Technical Consultant	Replaced custom coded interfaces with interfaces developed in the Eclipsys/MSI integration tool set. (ELink/EView, E-Web It) Was responsible for creating the MS Project time line and managing resources involved with the development and documentation of a Master Patient Index and Data repository. Implemented an HTML, JavaScript based retrieval system to allow users access to MPI data. Developed key interfaces between hospital information systems and foreign systems using MSI’s ELink product.
9/1998 – 4/2000	InterSolve of Georgia, Inc. Marietta, Georgia
President	Designed and installed multiple interfaces between hospital information systems and ancillary systems for Atlanta area hospital using HCI Cloverleaf, TCL and PERL. Much of this work was done to the HL7 specification. Provided low cost web hosting to small businesses and individuals. Provided support, wrote documentation and did custom scripting (PERL/CGI and JavaScript) and web development for small businesses. Using HIE’s Cloverleaf integration engine, and extensive TCL and PERL I developed several mission critical interfaces.
4/1997 – 10/1998	Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Information Systems, Atlanta, Georgia
Integration Specialist	Designed, planned and installed several HL7 (and other) interfaces between hospital information systems and ancillary systems primarily using HCI Cloverleaf, TCL and PERL. Maintained the laboratory module of TDS 4000/7000 hospital information system.
10/1994 – 4/1997	MSI Marietta, Georgia
Systems Consultant	Working closely with clients, Implemented large scale hospital and laboratory information system applications. Designed and implemented mission critical interfaces between various systems including; Sunquest Laboratory Cerner Laboratory ORSOS and ANSOS TDS 4000 and 7000 Others
9/1989 – 9/1994	Community Medical Center Toms River, New Jersey
Programmer/Analyst	Working with some of the most demanding customers, physicians, Designed clinical ordering, charging, and retrieval pathways optimizing for flow, usability and reduced mouse-clicks. Developed an admitting and schedule interface between TDS 7000 and ORSOS.
Military:
9/1985 – 9/1989	United States Navy
Field Medical Corpsman HM3 (NCO, E4)	Responsible for preparing a Marine Air Wing, Squadron (VMFA-122) for several deployments.