Senior Programmer Resume Profile

Summary

New Application Development s System Adaptations s Solution Oriented
Account Management s Strategic Planning s Data Validation
Employee Management s Articulate Communicator s Cross-functional
Experienced in Mergers Acquisitions s Business Plan Development s Change Management

Technical Skills

Software/Databases: DB2, IMS DB
Software/PC: Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint , MS Project, Visio, MS Internet Explorer, Firefox, Outlook/Outlook Express
Languages: COBOL390, COBOL2, COBOL/MVS, CICS Command Level , BMS Basic Mapping Support , SQL
Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista Home Premium , Windows 7
Hardware: IBM OS/MVS Z-OS390
Tools/Utilities: CHANGEMAN, ENDEAVOR, TRACEMASTER, VSAM/AMS, TSO/ISPF, FILE-AID, DATA XPERT, MQ Series, VIASOFT SmartTest , SPUFI, QMF, Filemaster, JCL

Professional Experience

Senior programmer/analyst Contactor

Confidential

Environment: IBM Mainframe, OS/MVS, Cobol, ISPF, Filemaster, Changeman, DB2, Dimensions, HP Quality Center, CICS, BMS, JCL, IBM Debug

Worked as part of a project team bringing new functionality to the Claims Online display system.
Modified the existing Claims online display system and it DB2 databases where the data is stored to be compliant with new HIPAA D.0 requirements.
Created new display screens within the Claims Online Display System that capture and display new D.0 data and functionality
Assisted in the creation of new DB2 tables which are utilized to store additional data for both 5.1 and D.0 claims
Continue to assist to bring new functionality through data retention and display within the Claims Online System
Assisting in bringing other System/Application area up to the proper HIPAA D.0 requirements and also allow it to interface with new functionality into the Claims Online system

senior programmer/analyst contractor

Confidential

Environment: IBM Mainframe, OS/MVS, Cobol, VSAM, ISPF, Librarian, Trace/DumpMaster

Made modifications to various programs to assist them in determining which record to modify or report from via less processing
Added edits including a date primer to insure that that clients coverage was valid at the time of the instance being examined
Created an application to fix erroneous information stored in a few of the main VSAM files
Modified process to add additional Miscellaneous Adjustment Types to Batch and Online processes
Fixed process to allow ID Cards to be produced for Enrollment Codes > 50

senior programmer/analyst contractor

Confidential

Environment: IBM Mainframe, OS/MVS, Cobol, DB2, IMS, ISPF, Endeavor, APS

Handled programming and analysis in the Backend Reporting Group of BCBS-SC created proper and required code to achieve desired solutions for designated applications
Tested modifications made to existing systems and corrected any problems revealed by this testing
Passed new National Provider Information NPI through several programs and loaded it onto various DB2 tables performed adjustments to a major DB2 table
Incorporated new field into monthly processing that prevented double payments to clients converted drug claims activity file into standard format to interface with other system functions

senior programmer/analyst contractor

Confidential

Environment: IBM Mainframe, OS/MVS, Cobol, VSAM, ISPF, Librarian, Trace/DumpMaster

Developed and coded from written specifications, maintained existing programs, created new programs, and produced program and system documentation mapped to business requirements and created specifications
Developed new dual platform front end systems application written in COBOL using CICS in batch functionality tested, debugged, and documented application installed new code on host system to perform updates for all merchandise returns
Interacted with other departments to ensure that all facets of data transfer in the retail point-of-sale POS system functioned together supervised one employee
Programmed and tested techniques and tools, such as structured programming, code walk-through, audits, and program testing/debugging

senior programmer/analyst Contactor

Confidential

Environment: IBM Mainframe, OS/MVS, Cobol, ISPF, Fileaid, Changeman, DB2, IMS, Infoman, PVCS

Responsible for migrating and converting the Claims Repository Database from IMS to DB2 programmed enhancements required to comply with HIPAA legislation
Participated on project to convert and rewrite claims online display system to facilitate retrieval of data conversion to native SQL in the CICS system
Successfully reduced number of claim load jobs from 25 to 4 by thoroughly analyzing the system flow and eliminating redundant processes