Mainframe Lead Quality Assurance/Programmer Analyst Resume

SUMMARY:

Innovated, enterprising Senior Software Architect/Engineer with expertise in contributing to integrity designs and programming as they evolve during software development and implementation life cycle.
Analyze, develop, test and document a wide variety of software systems. An effective leader, skilled in enlisting the support of teams of Developers and Business Analysts in different geographical and time zone locations.
Recognized for a combination of focused analytical skills, interpersonal strengths and sense of humor. Honest, open communicator who forms productive partnerships with contributors across all functions and business levels.
Demonstrated capability in overseeing the development of new products and the enhancement of existing products. Excellent problem - solver, able to quickly grasp complex systems and identify opportunities for improvements and resolutions of critical issues.
Mainframe Development
Programming
Database
SDLC
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Mathematics/Statistics
Web Development
Effective Time Management
Mentoring
Analytical
Meticulous Detail

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Computer Languages: COBOL, JCL, ASSEMBLER, XHTML, REXX, PHP, XML, JavaScript, CSS, CLIST, SOAP

Frameworks: IBM Mainframe, CICS, Endevor, UNIX, Xpediter

Databases/Storage: BSAM, VSAM, DB2, MYSQL, SQL, IDMS, IMS

Operating Systems: IBM 3390, z/OS

Support Tools: FTP, Rational ClearQuest, SQL, SOAP, SYNCSORT, FILE-AID, SPUFI, BIND, DB2 Utilities, MQ Series

Microsoft Office Suite: Access, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Mainframe Lead Quality Assurance/Programmer Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Slashed by 60% the installation/regression testing process by developing REXX codeto automatically run the unpacking of external clients software
Successfully developed & ran Quality Assurance tests for a Banking Financial Fraud System running in a IBM Mainframe z/OS system
Followed the company's Project Management and SDLC concepts coordinating with other team members
Modified XML & IMS code to utilize the GUI front end on an UNIX server connecting through SOAP
Wrote COBOL code developing new and maintaining programs for batch (JCL) and online process (CICS)
Manipulated test data as need using FTP, File Aid, Sync Sort & IDCAMS

Lead Senior System Programmer Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Consultant and developer for WEB site for a variety of clients
Developed WEB pages using the
Used Photoshop to crop cut and optimize images for use in web pages
Successfully developed and maintained code concentrating on the clients ARTAS System working with the internal department
Corrected Federally mandated statement, aligning the Header records with the correct Data records eliminating erroneous reporting
Coded changes to COBOL, JCL for batch & CICS systems on a MVS operating system and updating data storage on BSAM, VSAM, DB2, and IDMS
Manipulated test data as need using FTP, File Aid, Sync Sort & IDCAMS
Wrote specifications for changes and user documents updates based on their SDLC procedures