SUMMARY:

• Delivering Excellence in Full Life Cycle Project Management, Application Software Development, and TestingAccomplished Application Developer with 20+ years of experience in team leadership, system analysis, design, development, implementation, and SDLC.
• Effective in mainframe development and multi - language platforms.
• Able to deliver effective and error-free programming, system debugging, and customer-centric service.
• Skilled in resolving complex problems and business challenges through technical innovation from conception to implementation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Hardware: IBM, WANG/VS, UNIX, Tandem

Software: VSAM, File Aid, Librarian, ADR/DataCom, SQL, UNIKIX, Xedit, OS/MVS JCL, COBOL II, ROSCOE, RPG II, Assembler, C Shell Scripts, z/OS, COBOL, DOS/VSE JCL, VOLLIE, SAS, Endevor, VM/CMS, TSO/ISPF, ICCF, CICS, DB2, EASYTRIEVE, PANVALET

Miscellaneous: Extra Attachmate, Lotus Notes, Project Workbench, SAR, Lotus CC Mail, DocuMerge, MS ProjectCA-7 Scheduler, Microsoft Outlook, ChangeMan, ZEKE Scheduler, iGrafx Flowcharter

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Application Development | Project Leadership | Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) | Requirements Gathering | Coding
• QA / UAT | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Release Management | Computer Programming | Resource Management
• Systems Analysis | Database Modeling | Debugging | Training | User Support | Technical Documentation | Cost Reduction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Walnut Creek, CA

Programmer / Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Realized an annual savings of up to $4M in credit card processing fees per card transaction; developed system improvements to gather individual line items for Visa/MC credit card transactions and pass data onto credit card issuers.
• Reduced batch process testing cycle time from 8 hours to 1 hour by developing an automated process in the testing environment enabled to continuously and seamlessly process batches in sequential order.
• Successfully created analysis, development, and implementation of the payment application across multi-platform environments including IBM z/OS, COBOL II, OS/MVS JCL, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, Changeman, and Microsoft Outlook; facilitated creation and sign-off of operational documentation for support turnover.
• Developed custom code into ACI’s Settlement Manager System, applied switch mandates, and installed PCI changes.
• Delivered solutions for projects by collaborating with Leadership, Project Managers, SMEs, Engineers, Vendors, and Enterprise Architects; ensured that detailed designs adhere with architecture principles, standards, and security needs.
• Drove project turnaround improvements by 50%+ by streamlining batch job processes and procedures.
• Assumed ownership of the Settlement Manager process; sped up coding and tested coding changes providing opportunities for reducing staff and substantial cost savings.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Programmer / Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Successfully coded and tested Documerge VDR programs; evaluated business, functional, and high-level technical requirements, including recovery and security.
• Designed detailed technical components with high-level architecture within the IBM mainframe, COBOL II, OS/MVS JCL, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, Endevor, DocuMerge, and Microsoft Outlook environments.
• Seamlessly developed extract programs to support the Documerge system.
• Delivered technical project documentation to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and HIPAA regulations.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Programmer / Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Successfully loaded forms to Documerge, coded and tested the Documerge VDR programs, and developed extract programs to feed the Documerge system; maintained and enhanced existing solutions and documented changes.
• Created SOX and HIPAA-compliant technical project documentation; analyzed system documentation for accuracy.
• Utilized IBM Mainframe, COBOL II, OS/MVS JCL, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, PANVALET, Endevor, DocuMerge, and Outlook.

Confidential, Jacksonville, FL

Programmer / Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Implemented new insurance forms utilizing DocuMerge based on the Life70 policy system.
• Successfully designed and maintained 100+ forms using DocuCreate (Print Commander/Tag Commander).
• Coded and tested Documerge VDR applications and provided ongoing end user support on form print verification.
• Utilized IBM Mainframe, COBOL II, OS/MVS JCL, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, Librarian, DocuMerge, MS Outlook, DocuCreate, Extra Attachment environments.