Client-facing Application Support Specialist with extensive understanding of root causes for issues and appropriate solutions to problems. Purpose-driven professional with record as strong team player.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Support
NORTHERN HEALTH, Allied Health
11.2017 - Current
Provided Application Support to end-users for business applications
Supported clinical areas eg, Emergency, Aged and Community Care
Managed Application upgrades
System testing to release notes and regression testing
Writing test scripts and managing UAT
Vendor liaison
Investigating system problems and bug analysis
Report writing
Provided expert advice on best practices for application support, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Ensured compliance with industry standards by regularly reviewing policies and procedures related to application support.
System configuration and global variables
Writing SQL’s for data analysis
Account maintenance
Technical lead on ED efficiency working group to find efficiency in the data entry time for clerical staff on ED presentations
Successfully implemented new NDIS functionality into HMS as a beta site
Project lead on new server upgrade.
Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for application support procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
Application Support
BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE
03.2015 - 11.2017
Provide Application support for the Aged Care and Disability sector
Providing 2nd and 3rd tier support to users through investigating and solving issues raised via the HelpDesk
System testing and UAT
Report writing using SQL and BI tools
Implemented SDC (Self-Directed Care) functionality in to TCM as part of the Home Care Package transformation to client centered care
Developed auto-populating Forms for the business with a native Survey Designer tool that integrated with Microsoft Word.
Evaluated user feedback to continuously improve application support services according to evolving needs.
Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough evaluations and providing tailored application support.
Solution Designer and Business Analyst
SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
06.1994 - 12.2014
Coherent and advanced knowledge of relational databases
User security and role assignments
System auditing through information tracking and security
Technical resource on Student Management system project migrating data from the IBM DB2 database to the new Student One (Tech One) system
Developed Crystal reports and Word merge reports for Student One.
Provided technical guidance to project teams throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to established design principles and quality standards.
Translate business rules and requirements into supportable IT solutions
Prepare Statements of Work, Requirements and Technical documents
Worked with teams adopting Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Understanding of PRINCE2 and POMBOK project management approaches
System Testing, including regression and unit testing, plus writing test cases
User training and updating the system manuals
Writing IBM DB2 queries for data warehouse project
Technical resource for finance integration project when it moved to Finance One
Data Conversion for Student Management project
Student Administration Officer
Swinburne University Of Technology
01.1994 - 01.1995
Customer facing role dealing with all Student Admin enquiries
Education
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology -
Swinburne University
2012
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and Spanish double
La Trobe University
1999
Skills
Applications Support and Systems Analyst
SQL scripting and report writing
Knowledge and use of system integration and HL7 messaging
Systems Testing and managing UAT
Managing Production, Test and Dev environments
Working effectively with Users, DBA’s and Vendors
Understanding of the SDLC and ITIL principles
System and Business Analysis
Able to analyse requirements and not just gather business rules
Articulate and able to communicate effectively
Refined research skills
Understanding of financial components and rules
Interpreting Statutory requirements
Detailed knowledge of Tertiary Education and Health care
Documentation and Deliverables
Knowledge of many different IT platforms – SQL, Citrix, Crystal Reporting, Excel, HTML/XHTML, Word Merge, Power BI
Understanding of Home Care Packages, NDIS, VEMD, VINAH, HACC MDS and My Aged Care
Windows 2008/2012/2017 Server, Windows 95/98/XP/, Windows 7, Windows 10, Citrix
Databases: MS SQL Server 2005/2008/2008R2/2012/2016
Languages: T-SQL, VB Net, C#, HTML
SQL Server Tools: Management Studio, Business Intelligence Development Studio, Visual Studio 2008, Enterprise Manager, Query Analyzer, Profiler, Performance Monitor
Report Tools: MS Reporting Services, Crystal Reporting
Data Migration: Import/Export Wizard, FileZilla
Others: MS Word and Excel, Outlook, Active Directory, PowerQuery, PowerPivot, SharePoint, Power BI
Remote Area Nurse (N3-N4) at Northern Territory Department of Health: Milikapiti Health Centre and Jabiru Health CentreRemote Area Nurse (N3-N4) at Northern Territory Department of Health: Milikapiti Health Centre and Jabiru Health Centre
Service Director at Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD)Service Director at Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD)
Kaitaki mana whakahaere – Regional Maori Lead at National Public Health Service, Northern Region, Health NZ, Te Whatu OraKaitaki mana whakahaere – Regional Maori Lead at National Public Health Service, Northern Region, Health NZ, Te Whatu Ora