Patty Hoyer
About Patty Hoyer
Patty Hoyer is a Senior IT Systems Analyst at American Electric Power, where she has worked since 1998. She manages 22 servers and supports over 10,000 users of Business Objects, while also leading various significant projects in database and application migrations.
Work at American Electric Power
Patty Hoyer has worked at American Electric Power since 1998, serving as a Senior IT Systems Analyst for 26 years. In this role, she administers a total of 22 servers, which include 17 UNIX servers and 5 Windows servers. Hoyer supports over 10,000 registered users and 3,000 active users of Business Objects, ensuring the smooth operation of critical systems. She has been involved in various significant projects, including the installation and maintenance of the web services hub on Informatica.
Education and Expertise
Patty Hoyer studied at The Ohio State University from 1982 to 1987, completing a five-year program. Her educational background has contributed to her expertise in IT systems analysis, server administration, and database management. Hoyer has developed skills in managing both UNIX and Windows environments, as well as proficiency in Business Objects and Informatica.
Background
Patty Hoyer has extensive experience in IT systems analysis, particularly in the utility sector. Her career at American Electric Power has focused on server administration and user support. Hoyer has directed multiple projects that involve significant upgrades and migrations of software and databases, showcasing her ability to manage complex IT environments.
Achievements
Throughout her tenure, Patty Hoyer has pioneered the first mobile application deployment for Business Objects using a third-party tool. She led the upgrade project for Business Objects from version XIR2 to XI31 and directed the conversion of all Business Objects and Informatica databases from UDB to Oracle. Hoyer also spearheaded the migration of Business Objects from Windows hardware to UNIX and managed the transition of Informatica installations from UNIX to Linux hardware, overseeing the upgrade of Informatica from Power Center version 8.6 to 9.1.