SUMMARY:

• Over thirty years' experience in the Information Technology Industry. Experienced in all aspects of software support and development cycle including writing external extracts with EPIC Workbench Extracts product as well as Application
• and server support of IPSWITCH moveitcentral and moveitdmz FTP, SFTP . Also prior programming experience in the areas of COBOL, IMS DB/DC, DB2/SQL, CICS, VSAM, HTML, VBS and Model 204 application systems and Sunrise DSS Support Systems. I am particularly adept at systems troubleshooting and problem resolution and providing business solutions to complex business systems structures and functions. Knowledge base transcends platform environments. Have some Microsoft SQL experience to include EPIC Clarity Database. Last 8 years have been in the HealthCare Industry.

SOFTWARE: EPIC Workbench Extract modules and TEXT and Hyperspace environment programs. ACH/EFT,FTP, SFTP and COBOL FOR MVS/VM, VSDM, IMS, INSYNC, CICS, DB2, SQL, BASIC, TSO/ISPF, CLIST, JCL, VSAM, IDCAMS, NDM, MFS, Syncsort, XPEDITER, SPF PC, Tracemaster, VISUAL BASIC, MicroFocus COBOL/WorkBench, FileAid, FileAid PC, WORD, XCEL, DB2-FLIGHT, Changeman, Endeavor, Panvalet, SCLM, Siemens Invision PA-PM, AP GL Modules , VIA-SOFT Debugger, HTML, UNIX, VI, SQLPLUS/ORACLE, CGI Some Java and Javascript . M204 command processor and programming language.

COMPETENCIES: Data Warehouse Analyst, Technical/Project team lead, Senior Software Analyst, Programmer Analyst, Programmer, Vendor product support, Systems Analyst, Information security Officer, Computer operations, Help desk technician.

WORK HISTORY:

IT Analyst Confidential

Traveled to multiple sites and set up and worked with third party software called Patient Keeper aka PK, a physician based order entry system. Set up and tested in a development environment a server/web based system that would later be migrated installed at various HMA now CHS remote hospitals. Duties included writing order sets and updating all technical parameters of client based system based on environmental and user parameters.

Systems Analyst III - Confidential

Develop, design and write and test workbench extracts from the Epic Chronicles data utilizing the EPIC workbench extract product, to include text and hyperspace and the building of schedules to include also Clarity Console. Was analyst for FTP server and constructed all the mechanism using Ipswitch server to send all files in and out of the hospital as required, essentially built the data network. Occasional VBS scripting program written as well to support effort. Also prior to EPIC at TGH I Provided technical support of IT systems for Leading Transplant Hospital running Siemens CICS Invision system for Patient Accounting and Interface multiple systems and to include Kronos, Banking and quality control applications. Support includes mainframe Cobol and Eztrieve development and maintenance as well as production support of Batch and interface system feeds. Project planning, development and implementation were also included in the role. Some server based SQL support provided as well. Set up and maintain ACH/EFT for Payroll and Vendor Payment applications. Provide DBA and file support of Eclipsys Sunrise Decision Support System run under Model 204 to include programming request.

Software and Systems Engineer - Confidential

Worked in the area of support, design and maintenance of Verizon Information and Security Department. Responsibilities to include requirements gathering, high-level design and programming solutions. Coding and testing Cobol CICS/DB2 programs to include new development and existing code modifications to enhance the systems. Sub functions include DBA activities to alter DB2 tables create new tables, trouble shoot index problems and issues. Create and design DB2 structures to support new requirements for new application systems. Provide some DBA assistance to the Coldfusion programmer sharing the mainframe DB2 tables that house the information for users to gain access to desired systems. Provide some leadership and technical direction to newer programmers as they are brought on. Also provided on call support.

Software Engineer 3, Confidential

• Confidential. Working on an enhancement to expand existing VSAM files structure for Batch and Online CICS and DB2 systems to allow capture of recipient history information from 2 years to 5 years. Worked all three phases of this process from Detail Design of Online Cobol CICS programs, Batch Vsam, Non Vsam Cobol programs, to Unit Test Plan Creation, to actual coding and unit testing for changed programs using XPEDITER as one testing tool as well as Batch and Online regions. Some phases of project involved converting mainframe data to load into Oracle tables, to include heavy use of native FTP, and built in FTP processes as well
• As validating Oracle table loads and writing conversion programs to change system platforms.

Senior Programmer Analyst, Confidential

Development and support of the Eckerd Pharmacy claim processing, to include new development, and production support. Utilized IBM mainframe processes to Include COBOL, IMS, DB2/SQL, and VSAM, Fileaid, JCL, TSO, SPF.

Senior Programmer Analyst, Confidential

Development and support of the retail, warehousing and item processing applications. Utilized IBM mainframe processes to Include COBOL, IMS, DB2/SQL, and VSAM, Fileaid, JCL, TSO, SPF, but not limited to Mainframe support. Was in a group that supports both Mainframe and Client server applications and applied new skills using UNIX, VI, FTP, Maestro, DSS, Oracle and SQLPLUS, Shell scripts.

Senior Programmer Analyst, Confidential

As Software Enhancement Technical Team Lead and a programmer analyst I coded and tested VS COBOL II program on PC-based Microfocus Cobol and mainframe environments for an IMS DB/DC - DB2 application in support of a billing and treatment system relating to the telephone industry. Alternated within software releases as a detail designer based on high-level design and user requirements. Primary responsibility was providing new enhancements to the system and providing technical team lead support.

Programmer Analyst Confidential

Coded and tested batch and on-line COBOL/IMS programs to support medical claims processing based on user and system requirements for insurance claims processing. Also responsible for the installation and maintenance of some third party software packages.

Programmer Analyst Confidential

Coded and tested COBOL/IMS DB-DC programs to process general accounting data in the form of batch and online systems per user requirements.

COMPUTER OPERATOR Confidential

Hired originally as computer operator trainee, promoted two levels higher within operations. Later promoted to programmer where I wrote COBOL programs to support manufacturing applications and provided support of MSA payroll system. Also was divisions Information Security Officer and Rule writer. Functioned as a Tech Support Analyst where I did system level troubleshooting and debugging.