SUMMARY:

Over 29 years of Information Systems experience as a full life cycle Mainframe Programmer/Analyst with 17 years experience in ADABAS/Natural and COBOL.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND:

• Hardware: Amdahl 5890-300E, IBM 3081, IBM 43xx, IBM PC/XT
• O/S: MVS/XA OS/390, IBM PC/MS-DOS, Microsoft WINDOWS
• Languages: ADABAS/Natural, COBOL, JCL, EasytrievePlus
• Software: TSO/ISPF, VSAM/IDCAMS, Syncsort, Librarian, CA-FILE-AID,
• CA-Endevor, CA-QARun, and Xpediter
• PC-Software: Microsoft Office, PlanView, TeamTrack, and HP-ServiceDesk

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Programmer Analyst

For a State University Student System, transformed several existing ADABAS/Natural online applications to a C WEB-based platform using a proprietary macro language. Activities include coding, testing, and problem resolution.

Confidential

Performed activities as a 2nd-Shift Batch Technician using TSO/SPF and CONTROL/M to verify cycle parameters, file transfers, and monitor JOBs for the State of Wisconsin DHS. Used EXCEL to flowchart Batch cycles in order to improve access to needed documentation. Platforms were COBOL, PL/SQL, Crystal/Reports.

Confidential

Sr Programmer Analyst

• For more than 8 years at a major insurance company, I worked on a migration of policy processing for various lines of insurance from a COBOL/VSAM platform to an ADABAS/Natural platform. The migrations involved applying modifications to batch and online programs, developing test-plans, integration acceptance testing of the changes, and implementation.
• Using FILE-Aid and QUIKJOB CA/Report , developed processes to ensure that correct versions of COBOL, JCL, ADABAS/Natural, and QARun elements were in appropriate libraries for effective integration testing.
• Delivered a solution to process monthly Commercial-Lines Agent-Transfers during the nightly cycle. This was a COBOL and ADABAS/Natural application.
• Performed various development and enhancement projects as well as provided Production and On-Call support.
• Mentor experience with CA-Endevor and HP-Service-Desk Mentor

Confidential

• Performed maintenance, enhancements, and new development for insurance projects using ADABAS/Natural, JCL, and FILE-Aid.
• Implemented an ADABAS/Natural version upgrade for a Group-Health Policy application. Tasks included were analysis, coding changes, Model Office testing, scheduling, implementation, and post-implementation activities.
• Provided technical assistance to other teams to help make the upgrade a smoother and more consistent one. In addition, archived large transaction files to reduce the size of widely used control files and greatly improve the performance of batch and on-line processing.

Confidential

Performed analysis and maintenance for several production problems with an Air Quality application using Natural to resolve errors reported by users.

Confidential

Senior Systems Analyst

For a State Retirement application, performed analysis, coding, testing, data conversion, and implementation for Y2K compliance using ADABAS/Natural and COBOL. Coding involved both batch and on-line programs. Also used PCs for purposes of documentation, and project communication. Completed several projects to minimize monthly support charges from the data center by reducing the number of permanent library tapes and converting legacy COBOL programs to COBOL-II.

Confidential

Senior Programmer Analyst

• Performed design, coding, testing, and implementation on a National Motor Vehicle Title Information System development project for a State DMV application using ADABAS/Natural. Coding was done from developed program specifications obtained from management and end-user design sessions. This project allowed customers to be more confident in their automobile purchase decisions. PREDICT was used for file definition and maintenance.
• Using FILE-Aid and QUIKJOB CA/Report , developed processes to ensure that correct versions of COBOL, JCL, ADABAS/Natural, and QARun elements were in appropriate libraries for effective integration testing.

Confidential

Performed coding, testing, and implementation on a regulatory enhancement consulting project for a Bureau of Insurance - Surplus Lines Broker application using NATURAL 2.2.4. Coding was done from program specifications and involved both batch and on-line processes for tracking various components of insurance filings. PREDICT was used for file definition and maintenance.

Confidential

Performed analysis, coding, testing, implementation, and management and End-user training on a consulting project for Sperry Marine to re-write a PC-Paradox New Business Opportunity application. The project involved coding in ADABAS/Natural and was coded on an AS/400 platform.

Confidential

Programmer Analyst

Performed analysis, coding, testing, and implementation on a consulting project for a major reinsurance corporation to add new line of insurance to an existing Management Reporting system. Project involved coding in Natural 2.2.4, CICS, and COBOL-II.

Confidential

Performed analysis, coding, and testing on various ZIP 4 projects for GROUP-1 Software allowing companies to more efficiently process their mailings and promotions. Development was performed using Windows NT-32 and MicroFocus COBOL.

Confidential

Participated in the analysis and initial coding in NATURAL 2.2.4 of a State Department of Motor Vehicles PC/Cash to Mainframe database migration project. Also worked on various other maintenance and development projects.

Confidential

Sr Programmer Analyst

Designed, coded, tested, implemented, and maintained COBOL and NATURAL 2.2.4 programs for a direct-mail collectibles company with the Order-Entry and Order-Processing application team. Instructed programmers in the use of products and product enhancements. Worked extensively with programmers, assisting them with COBOL and NATURAL problems. Monitored the database for file usage and growth patterns. Worked on all phases of a new Subscription-Plan application.