SUMMARY:

To obtain a challenging software development position

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: ASP.NET, C#.NET, VB.NET, ADO.NET, C, C++, JavaScript, HTML, T - SQL, XML, COBOL, PL/I, CICS, Assembler, JCL, ABAP/4, CLIST, REXX, EasyTrieve, CSP, PASCAL, SAS, BASIC, FORTRAN, VB, ASP, RPG, CL

Development Environment: Visual Studio 2012/2010/2008/2005 , Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, RTC, Bitbucket

Frameworks: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0/3.5/2.0, Web services, SOAP, XML

I/O: Microsoft SQL Server 2014/2008/2005 , MySQL, Stored Procedures, SSIS Packages, QSAM, VSAM, DB2, IMS DB, Oracle, DiskMaster, DATACOM, FileNet

Tools: Altova XMLSpy, FILE-AID, DB2 FILE-AID, IMS FILE-AID, XPEDITER, INTERTEST, EDF, FILE MANAGER, DEBUG, FAULT ANALYZER, QMF, ENDEVOR, ALCHEMIST, CHANGEMAN, OPCA, ISPF

Software: Project, Word, EXCEL, Power Point, Visio, Access, Script/Bookmaster

Networking: IIS 7.0/6.0, Active Directory

Operating Systems: Windows Server 2012/2008/2003 , Windows 7/Vista/XP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

SOFTWARE ENGINEER SENIOR

Responsibilities:

• Supported the mainframe-based card processing system which required skills in COBOL, DB2, CICS, and JCL.
• Developed CICS modules to display and maintain conversion rules between incoming client fields and those recognized by our system, scheduled batch jobs for new clients, devised an efficient way to re-run incoming client files, modified COBOL batch and CICS modules to allow for new fonts, and developed REXX commands to quickly identify all files involved in processing a given card number
• Supported our electronic payments product based in the UK. This complex, highly database driven system utilizes C#.NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server, and third party software that communicates with the merchant acquirers.
• Developed SQL scripts to support client start-ups, created SSIS packages to facilitate sending payment extracts to clients, and analyzed/modified C# code to satisfy various project requirements
• Completed the development of the Express Mail system (C#.NET, ASP.NET, SQL, third party software).
• This involved intense analysis of partially completed code (virtually no documentation was produced), as well as completion of requirements gathering and close communication with the third party software technical contact

WEB PRODUCT SPECIALIST

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Supported the Confidential Customer Insight product (.NET environment) to satisfy the requirements of various clients
• Designed and maintained several workflows

LEAD PROGRAMMER/ANALYST

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed, developed, and enhanced COBOL/CICS/IMS/DB2 - based modules in a credit card processing environment to satisfy the requirements of JP Morgan Chase
• Wrote detailed technical designs based on functional design documents
• Supported primarily the Rewards and Customer Service applications
• Designed and developed MQ Series data packets
• Provided technical assistance to other team members on an ongoing basis

Confidential

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the delivery of several on-site, technical, hands-on classes, in addition to all associated administrative tasks
• Introduction to C Programming, Introduction to Programming (Visual Basic), Database Development (SQL Server 2008), C++ for Game Development, C/C++ Programming, Desktop Operating Systems (Windows 7 concentration), Network Operating Systems (Windows Server 2008), Networking Standards and Protocols, Structured Cabling

Confidential, Conyers, Georgia

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Responsibilities:

• Supported a COBOL/CICS/DB2-based system that allowed maintenance of motor vehicle tag and title information across all 159 Georgia counties
• Provided daytime, second-level on-call support
• Designed and developed a COBOL/CICS/DB2 module to automate the vehicle combine process - when more than one vehicle exists for a given vehicle identification number
• Designed and developed a COBOL/DB2 batch reporting module to match vehicle identification number and owner name information (provided by the Citations area) against the online tag and title system DB2 database

Confidential, Conyers, Georgia

SENIOR PROGRAMMER/ANALYST

Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed DB2 extracts containing Georgia accident reporting data for two companies providing historical automotive information to their clients
• Constructed a similar extract to provide a cross-reference database to the local newspaper

Confidential, Columbus, Georgia

SENIOR PROGRAMMER/ANALYST

Responsibilities:

• Provided mainframe programming development/support for various special projects involving JCL, Assembler, Cobol, EasyTrieve, CLIST, and REXX
• Converted elevation report systems to Alchemist
• Modified a home - grown process (executing after JCLCHECK) to check for standards violations during all JCL/PROC elevations
• Programmatically renamed hundreds of control library members, ensuring that the appropriate JCL/PROC updates were made
• Archived obsolete JCL, PROC, and control library members via various JCL utilities
• Programmatically standardized the usage of prefix override parameters in hundreds of JCL and PROC members

Confidential, Atlanta, Georgia

IMAGING SYSTEM TEAM LEADER

Responsibilities:

• Managed budgets, work requests, and project status for a team of six programmer/analysts
• Developed and tracked project plans for all projects and releases
• Supported a FileNet based correspondence management system utilizing visual workflow functionality to manage the resolution of taxpayer protests
• Initiated and managed new projects as a result of production outages and/or system change requests
• Participated in biweekly change control board meetings for the purpose of presenting change requests and releases for approval

MAINFRAME ENHANCEMENT COORDINATOR

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated and provided project management for all Department of Revenue mainframe enhancements: merging of separate systems into a sysplex environment, upgrading to OS/390 Release 2.6, converting from Panvalet to Change Man for source code/JCL version management and development environment control, implementing CICS Transaction Server Version 1.3, and upgrading to Cobol-390
• Managed budgets, work requests, and project status for up to 13 programmer/analysts

Confidential, Endicott, New York

PROJECT MANAGER/CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Modified FI module ABAP/4 outbound bridges in an SAP R/3 environment for a corporate data mart release
• Utilized home-grown file display transaction and SAPBI (batch interface) environment for testing and verification
• Assumed project management responsibilities previously held by a permanent employee
• Managed budget, work requests, and project status of three programmer/analysts
• Provided maintenance and production support of the Confidential corporate accounts payable systems involving JCL and PL/I applications operating on QSAM files, IMS databases, and DB2 tables in an MVS environment

Confidential, Atlanta, Georgia

CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed, designed, coded, and tested COBOL II/VSAM modules in an MVS environment
• Applied WellPoint Health Network merger requirements to the batch alternate funding subsystem in the finance area

Confidential, Endicott, New York

PROJECT MANAGER/CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Solely responsible for performing extensive analysis of JCL streams, sorts, and PL/I modules comprising Confidential ’s local corporate accounts payable MVS systems in determining all necessary year 2000 modifications
• Produced designs/documentation of all necessary changes
• Initially, managed maintenance projects being addressed by another contract resource with performance issues, and eventually assumed the role of daily support in addition to year 2000 analyst

Confidential, Atlanta, Georgia

SYSTEMS ANALYST

Responsibilities:

• Designed new portions of a batch payroll system to accommodate the addition of a large client, which involved detailed analysis of assembler modules, VSAM files, and JCL
• Responsible for project management of one programmer s development efforts
• Designed, coded, and tested custom assembler modules providing quarterly consolidation and special reports
• Designed COBOL/CICS maintenance functions for new SQL/DS tables

Confidential, Endicott, New York

CONSULTANT / FIELD SERVICES MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Provided full-time maintenance and production support of the Confidential corporate accounts payable systems involving JCL and PL/I applications operating on QSAM files, IMS databases, and DB2 tables in an MVS environment
• Assumed Field Services Manager responsibilities for 21 on-site consultants in addition to technical role
• Completed and delivered Assignment Quality Assessments (performance evaluations), gathering client feedback, in an effort to enhance the functional effectiveness of each contractor