Performance and Capacity Analyst

Performance and Capacity AnalystHLP Solutions, founded in 1999, is a Recruiting and Staffing Search Firm specializing in placing Information Technology, Telecommunications, Engineering, and Professional consultants nationwide into contract, contract to hire, and direct positions. Our team is a select group of experienced, Honest, Loyal, and Professional talent acquisition specialists, ready to help find the right opportunity for you. If you or someone you know is a good fit for this position then respond with a word resume and your requirements. www.hlpsolutions.com We also have a great referral program. Performance and Capacity AnalystAnalyze and forecast capacity requirements. Complete value added analyses of performance and capacity based on information gathered through generation and analysis of performance management and system utilization reports, reviews of hardware and software technologies utilized and review of current operational procedures. Provide technical advice and guidance to associates and senior leadership. Development of new and enhancements to capacity models, recommend improvements. Extensive Math Background required. Responsibilities Forecast capacity requirements in one key area (e.g.: mainframe, open/distributed systems, network, or storage). Assists in the development of new and enhancement of existing models used to forecast capacity requirements. Develops hardware plans to meet short- and long-term Company objectives, arranges test trial periods, and measure results. Recommends improvements in systems and applications performance. Reviews workload changes and recommends configuration of the hardware and software environments to maximize systems utilization and minimize cost of operations. Develops and supports tools and methodologies for providing customer billing information, based on resource utilization, and to support product costing. Provides technical advice and guidance to less experienced associates. Demonstrated proficiency at modeling within Microsoft Excel, including the use of Macros and programming in Visual Basic for Applications. In-depth knowledge of business systems and industry requirements. Excellent interpersonal, analytical/ troubleshooting, documentation, and communications skills. Excellent presentation and communication skills; must be able to effectively present to and interact with senior managers. Experience in one or more ¿ Windows/UNIX/DASD/Database/Network Reporting Systems/SAS/SQL. Qualifications Demonstrated proficiency at modeling within Microsoft Excel, including the use of Macros and programming in Visual Basic for Applications. In-depth knowledge of business systems and industry requirements. Excellent interpersonal, analytical/ troubleshooting, documentation, and communications skills. Excellent presentation and communication skills; must be able to effectively present to and interact with senior managers. Experience in one or more ¿ Windows/UNIX/DASD/Database/Network Reporting Systems/SAS/SQL. 5+ years of experience in applications programming, systems programming, systems quality assurance and capacity/performance experience. Senior level mathematical and statistical utilizationHP-UX,Linux,Windows Server