ANDY STARKER

61 Roseview Drive N.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2K 1N8
(403) 289-9090
  801 Seventh Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 2N6
(403) 290-6274

Highlights of Quailifications
Problem Solving and Analysis Skills
Team Interaction Skills
Self Motivated
Project Management Skills
Communication Skills working with vendors
Information Technology Skills
Operation Systems: Microsoft: Windows NT 4.0 Workstation and Server, Windows ’95, DOS, Windows 3.x
Other: UNIX, VMS
CADD Software Applications: Bentley Systems: MicroStation ’95, PowerScope, PowerDraft
Intergraph: PDS (electrical), DM/View, I/RAS B, I/RAS C, Iplot 8.0 (Client/Server/Organizer)
Other: Autocad 12/13, Autovue, Centra 2000
Desktop Software Applications: Microsoft: Office ’95 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Schedule +), FrontPage Editor
Other: Eudora (email)
Plotters: Hewlett Packard: 650c, 750c, 4mv, 4si, 5si
Xerox: 8810, 8812, 8845
Other: Shinko, Epson, Tektronix, Versatec (7436, 3436)
Other: Netscape 3.0, Paint Shop Pro, PKZIP, FTP, NFS, McAfee VirusScanNT,
Pcentra, Apple Talk Digital Camera, HP Desktop Scanner, SAP
Education
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology,
Calgary, Alberta
Engineering Drafting Technology Diploma 1979 - 1981
'C' for CADD (?? hours), Microstation MDL and 'C' (?? Hours)

Intergraph Training Center, Calgary, Alberta
PDS Equipment Modeling, PDS 3D Piping, Model Draft, 3D Graphics,
Microstation Management, Advanced MicroStation Training, Customized I/RAS C ,
Using Microsoft FrontPage ‘97 for Web Development,
Windows NT in a Multiple Domain Environment
Getting to know your PC, Introduction to DOS, PC Maintenence, PC Utilities, Web Page Authoring - Level 1 & 2, TOSS Introduction, Drivers Training, WHMIS (Dangerous goods), Effective Listening, First Aid, Writing for results, Defensive Driving
Other Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 (5 days @ NorthWest Digital)
Administering Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (5 days @
PBSC)
Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Core Technologies (5 days @ PBSC),
Web Page Authoring Level 1 (1 day @ PBSC), PowerPoint 4.0 Level 1 (1 day @ SHL),
Previous Experiences

Calgary, Alberta

Systems Analyst
CADD Management &Support
(System Level 4)

1988 to Present

Evaluate new releases of software on different platforms and operating systems.
Setup and maintained all CADD printing and plotting capabilities.
Provide installation and turn-over documentation to team members.
Organize, schedule and install software upgrades.
Setup hardware (i.e. desktop workstations, printers, 36" plotters, modems, …).
Setup, support and train 100+ users.
Support all problems and questions logged against the products I am accountable for.
Setup CADD internal web online documentation as webmaster.
Provide documentation procedures to users via the Nova intranet.
Attend conferences to gather information for my team.
work with vendors to solve problems (i.e. Bentley, Intergraph, Axiom, Xerox, HP)

Translated 20000+ drawing files from AutoCAD and Autotrol to MicroStation.
Setup MicroStation standards for NOVA Chemicals (Joffre, Sarnia) and Alliance partners.
Organized training for 40+ NOVA Chemicals users and information sessions for 30+ engineers and team leaders.


1984 - 1987
Worked with AutoCAD CADD System.
Worked with engineer to layout printed curciut boards.
Designed and assembled the Remote Terminal Units for the field.

1981 - 1983
Worked on Union Carbide plant doing process piping design.
Activities and Interests
Biking, Hockey, Camping, Hiking, Boating, Skiing
References
Dennis Gregory
Team Leader
Nova Gas Transmission
(403) 290-6973
Jim Asmus
Team Leader
Nova Chemicals
(403) 342-8624
Murray Aksenchuk
Systems Analyst
Nova Gas Transmission
(403) 290-5901