TECHNICAL SKILLS:

SKILLS: - Series CL Programming I-Series RPG Programming (RPG/RPGLE, Free) SQL/Embedded SQL Manhattan WM/PKMS Turnover/Aldon/Hawkeye CMS TCP/IP FTP JDA Crystal Reports/Business Objects

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Assistant Vice President; Systems Engineering

Responsibilities:

• My main role is to configure, maintain and set up the TurnOver Change Management software package. Support for end users and trouble shooting issues. Worked on the Native ISeries(AS400, IBM I Platform) as well as the Websphere and Java PC technologies that interface with the IBM I Platform. Leading initiatives and acting as a single point of contact for project teams in a Change Management role. Created presentations and documentation for management and internal clients for new process as well as existing undocumented processes.

Confidential

Application Programmer

Responsibilities:

• ISeries Consultant at a leading Student Loan servicing company. Working on Synon Cobol and RPGLE software package as well as RDI development tool. Utilizing Aldon change management system.

Confidential

Lead Application Programmer

Responsibilities:

• My main role as a technology lead is to review code modifications and act in a Stability/QA role to make sure code is following best practices. Leading initiatives and acting as a single point of contact for project teams. As an Application developer I work on larger scale performance tuning and stabilization of legacy RPG programs utilizing SQL. Incorporated imbedded SQL in RPGLE programs for more efficient DB2 data manipulation. Use of ISeries navigator, database monitor, and Visual explain to determine possible improvements in files/tables/programs. Created presentations and documents for managers and internal clients to get buy-off of possible improvements. Worked with Turnover and Hawkeye applications.

Confidential

ISeries Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Consultant/Lead Developer at Confidential, a leading bank holding company in the United States. My main role is performance tuning and stabilization of legacy RPG IV programs utilizing SQL. Incorporated imbedded SQL in RPG programs for efficient DB2 data manipulation. Use of ISeries navigator, database monitor, Visual explain to determine possible improvements in files/tables/programs.

Confidential

Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Senior Software Engineer at Confidential, a leader in Outdoor Retail. Utilizing RPG IV/ILE, Free and CL programming development languages. Incorporated imbedded SQL in RPG programs for efficient DB2 data manipulation. Worked with Crystal reports and Manhattan PKMS Warehouse management. Assisted in Advanced store replenishment enhancements.
• Creating/modifying new and existing programs per the needs of our internal and external clients. Assisted with SAP core system implementation. Work with the Help desk to identity and correct programming errors. Interfaced with internal/external clients and IT dept. Provided Technical support to all levels of internal and external clients.

Confidential

ISeries Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Programmer/Analyst at a Manheim auctions, a worldwide automobile auction company. Utilizing RPG IV/ILE and CL programming development languages. Incorporated imbedded SQL in RPG programs for efficient DB2 data manipulation. Worked with client generated XML files for data conversions as well as creation of XML return files. Handled XML processing using DTD and Schema validation. Designed new process for ISeries AS/400, using Java (J2EE) OOP programming concepts, to allow emailing of XML files and reports to our clients. Supported Internal and External customers. Database manipulation and data transfer between multiple platforms. Creating/modifying new and existing programs per the needs of our internal and external clients. Utilized Trailblazer for secure EDI FTP environment. Interfaced with internal/external clients and IT dept. Provided Technical support to all levels of internal and external clients.

Confidential

Consultant/Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• ISeries Consultant for IBM business partner. Analyzed and designed a complete data entry system for a nation wide promotions/sweepstakes company. Including cost, time and resource estimates. Project came in well under all estimates for the client. RPG IV/CL development and maintenance utilizing ILE and Object Oriented Programming. Assisted in the sales and installation of AS/ box with Websphere software package. Installed Group1 software package and modified to clients specifications. Designed and assisted in the creation of Websphere (Java/HTML) software package programs to create the multiple nationwide web promotions.
• Used DB/2 and DDM file structures to create parallel physical file environments between the AS/ and the AS/ boxes. Handled all hardware and software setup for the new 400. Maintained positive client relationship through out the project. Supported external clients on an as needed basis. Analyzed and installed AS/400 system as well as OS upgrades, PTF’s, software and hardware installation and maintenance. Miscellaneous Java and Websphere IBM satellite courses. Mentored external clients IT staff on new system (ILE concepts)

Confidential

Consultant/Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Consultant and Project Manager for an IBM business partner. Handled multiple projects from conception to completion. Installed and modified Daly.Commerce and JD Edwards World software packages to clients’ specifications. Projects included time and resource analysis as well as client impact for multiple manufacturing branches. Directly handled interface between MHA management and client. Maintained positive client relationship through all projects. RPG IV/CL development and maintenance using ILE and Object Oriented Programming. Supported external clients on an as needed basis. Analyzed and installed multiple AS/400 systems as well as OS upgrades, PTF’s, software and hardware installation and maintenance. Completed Java, HTML and Websphere courses.

Confidential

Project Manager/Programmer Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Project Manager for worldwide collection, Health care billing and accounts receivable solutions company ( Confidential corporate office). Managed 12 to 16 programmers at the corporate headquarters. Project Manager over the complete system redesign as well as all client conversions. Was in charge of the analysis and resource needs for the redesign as well as maintaining the legacy system. Managed project to consolidate 20 AS/400’s through the US, Brazil and Mexico to one main system with one core program set. RPG IV/CL development and maintenance using ILE and Object Oriented
• Programming. Supported Internal and External customers. Database manipulation and transfer between multiple platforms. Maintained interface between 32 offices, as well as OS upgrades, software and hardware installation and maintenance. Managed all incoming client accounts and conversions, new accounts and data transfers. Estimated time and resources needed for all data transfers/conversions. Interfaced with internal/external clients and IT dept.

Confidential

Programmer II

Responsibilities:

• Programmer at Confidential on the SUPDATE support team. COBOL II and JCL programming with experience in CICS. Handled production situations with the main update program for First Data.

Confidential

AS/400 System Analyst/Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Analyst/Programmer for worldwide collection, Healthcare billing and accounts receivable solutions company. Handled all aspects of AS/400 and LAN. RPG/CL development and maintenance. Supported Internal and External customers. Maintained interface between 18 AS/400, as well as OS upgrades, software and hardware installation and maintenance. Managed all incoming client accounts and conversions, new accounts and data transfers. Estimated time and resources needed for all data transfers/conversions. Interfaced with internal/external clients and IT dept.