David Drager

About David Drager

A strategic and results-driven professional with a robust background in system administration, data integration, and process automation, transitioning to a Product Manager role. Demonstrates a strong aptitude for forging and maintaining key vendor relationships, championing the introduction and adoption of new functionalities, and developing comprehensive training programs. Expert in driving automation initiatives, establishing enterprise-wide standards, and leading technical projects that enhance operational efficiency, system capabilities, and business value.

Experience

1. Sr Scheduling Analyst, Autosys Admin

   Baird

   Dec 2013 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Vendor Management & Solution Integration: Led process design and improvement for integrating new vendor solutions, ensuring seamless transitions and optimized workflows for technologies like PeopleSoft, FTP, SFTP, and various database plugins.New Functionality Introduction & Standardization: Drove the adoption of new job types and system capabilities by redesigning process flows and establishing standards for their use. Championed the creation and implementation of new operational standards as technology evolved.Automation & Product Modernization: Re-architected an internal promotion tool, migrating to Azure DevOps to introduce robust approval processes and enhance automation. Introduced Ansible to automate F5, IIS deployments, and RHEL patching, significantly reducing manual effort and establishing standardized deployment practices.Stakeholder Collaboration & System Migration: Collaborated with technical teams and vendors for a critical Oracle migration post-acquisition, including AIX server setup and Oracle configuration, ensuring minimal disruption and adherence to new standards.Training & Knowledge Dissemination: Implicitly trained teams on new processes, tools (like Ansible, Azure DevOps), and standards related to workload automation and server management.

Education

• Stredni Prumyslova Skola Textilni

  Management, Engineering

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Dollar Universe
• Ibm Aix
• Servers
• Itil
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Process Improvement
• Shell Scripting
• Learning Quickly
• Process Improvement
• Autosys
• IT Service Management
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Workload Automation
• Ibm as/400
• Vendor Management
• Learn New Software Quickly
• Troubleshooting
• Testing
• Microsoft Word
• Unix
• Windows Server