Walt Ruppar's Resume (Last updated August 11th 2009)

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Summary 

  • Sr. Livelink, possessing 12 years Enterprise Content Management architecture, installation, configuration, upgrade, maintenance and administration.
  • Expertise in Opentext's ECM product suite to include Livelink versions 8.5 through 9.7.1.
  • 6 years specific experience in all aspects of Livelink 8.5 through 9.5.1.
  • Experienced in Livelink for Regulated Documents product suites, multiple Livelink ECM modules.
  • Livelink System Administration, installation and configuration of Livelink server components.
  • Workflow map creation and management, user and group administration.
  • Create and modify workflow, troubleshooting support issues.

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Education 

Bachelors of Science

Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
Computer Information Systems

 

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Certifications 

Certified Livelink Administrator
Certified Livelink Workflow Creation
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
Microsoft Certified Professional
CompTIA Security+
IT Service Management (OGC ITIL / itSMF)

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Work Experience 

Sr. Livelink ECM Consultant

Wethersfield, CT

WRC, LLC

October 2008 - Present


  • Performed Open Text Livelink System Administration services to include architecture, installation, configuration, upgrade and maintenance.
  • Managed users and groups and developed reports.
  • Created and modified workflow, troubleshooting and supporting issues.
  • Enterprise Content Management Livelink CIS modeling.
  • Gathered and analyzed requirements for new implementations and upgrades.
  • Prepared and executed Livelink qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ).
  • Migrated Livelink services from file systems and DMS.

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Sr. Document Management Consultant

Bethlehem, PA

Glemser Technologies

January 2008 - September 2008


  • Developed functional requirements and system design specifications for a SharePoint/NextDocs implementation.
  • Facilitated user requirements review workshops with developers and business leads.
  • Led and performed system testing and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) for an implementation of the Adlib v4.x Product Suite.
  • Provided strong analytical support during the requirements phase for an implementation of a customized version of xmLabeling (custom EMC Documentum application).

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Sr. Livelink Developer/Analyst

Corona, CA

Watson Pharmaceuticals

December 2005 - December 2007


  • Planned, managed, and executed technical activities for an implementation of Livelink for Regulated Documents (v9.5.1).
  • Performed system configuration and integration testing including the functionality, performance, and fit to ensure that the system met the original requirements and worked within the defined constraints.
  • Evaluated system impact in consultation with the business, IS management, regulatory, IS development, quality assurance, validation, and training teams.
  • Provided input to effective change management, training requirements, and roll-out plans to customers.
  • Livelink System Administration included the installation and configuration of Livelink server components, workflow map creation and management, user and group administration.
  • Created Project/Folder and permissions management.

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Sr. Livelink Consultant

San Diego, CA

Pfizer Pharmaceuticals

September 2001 - Decemebr 2004


  • Facilitated change caused by internal/external business drivers including regulatory agency requirements and regulations (21 CFR Part 11, eCTD, GxP, QA, ITIL, SDLC).
  • Provided leadership for the implementation of multiple custom Livelink (8.5 - v9.1) systems in support of Clinical and Regulatory business lines, including an electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) using a customized version of Livelink v8.5.
  • Maintained intimate contact with internal customers to identify end user needs and business best practices, while ensuring consistency with regulatory agency guidelines and requirements.
  • Worked within a team environment with development, infrastructure, application support, and with global project team, ensuring system implementation and support goals were delivered on time.
  • Produced detailed project plans to accomplish assigned tasks, ensuring project deliverable completion within budget, and exceeded customer expectations.
  • Provided senior level management with frequent presentations on up-coming implementations for applications and processes with regards to existing project progress.

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Sr. Livelink Consultant

Rocky Hill, CT

Keane

October 1996 - September 2001


  • Managed the development work-stream of a next generation Case Report Form (CRF) imaging system for worldwide deployment using Livelink v8.5, J2EE, and TELEform technologies, which were the core of OpenText product: Livelink for Clinicals (ECLIPSE).
  • Gathered user requirements, created functional requirements, negotiated with outside vendors for software/services.
  • Maintained constant communications with global stakeholders to convey project updates, deliverable status and current project timeline.
  • Worked with customer stakeholders to design intuitive GUI and problem solving processes, while referring to 21 CFR Part 11 guidelines.
  • Established and coordinated an efficient system/user acceptance test process and environment, including overseeing the creation of system test scripts and supervising testing and fault resolution.
  • Authored project documentation in accordance with SDLC practices.
  • Provided advisement and support with the implementation for two Livelink applications:
  • Livelink v8.5 in conjunction with Atlas, eLink, eForms, Explorer, MeetingZone, Online Office Document Editor, Recycle Bin for usage as a project team collaboration tool/document repository (InSight).
  • Livelink v8.5 in conjunction with Atlas, Attribute Extensions, Classifications, Collaborative Review and Approval, eLink, eForms, Enhanced PDF Renditions, Records Server, Recycle Bin, Review Manager for Acrobat for usage as a repository for Trial Master Files (ELARA).

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Walt Ruppar

Hartford, CT USA

860.251.9258

http://www.linkedin.com/in/waltruppar

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