SUMMARY:

• Experienced in COBOL, DB2, QMF, SPUFI, SQL PL, IMS DB/DC, MVS, TSO/ISPF, PANVALET, JCL, IBM OS and IMS Utilities, Easytrieve, CICS, Websphere MQ, UDB, Datacom/DB, RPG, Endevor
• Experienced in batch and on - line programming and design using structured analysis and design concepts with data and process modeling techniques.
• Experienced in maintaining programs written by others so that the revised program will execute to the new specifications.
• Experienced in understanding the business organization’s perspective in relationship to specific system development.
• Sound and practical knowledge of DB2, and IMS, DB/DC programming techniques and application development, understand relational and hierarchical concepts.
• Experienced with using, creating, and modifying Database Utilities for DB2.
• Experience in creating and modifying DB2 structures (tables, columns, indexes, etc.
• Experienced in full life-cycle of software project management methodologies including SDLC.
• Experienced in translating business requirements and workflows to system flows and specifications.
• Knowledge of data architecture (conceptual, logical, physical), Performance Tuning, Design.
• Experienced in deploying process-centric business process management solutions
• Visio or similar process mapping application exposure
• Demonstrates sound and effective knowledge of relational and hierarchical database. concepts and programming techniques in development of new and/or existing programs, including concept analysis, design, construction, testing implementation and support
• Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, e-mail and similar products.
• Ability to work on multiple platforms, Innovative, thorough, practical and consistent.
• Have business experience with more than one business domain and System Analysis.
• Able to exercise independent judgment, provide technical leadership, and manage project assignments.
• Banking SWIFT Interbank Financial Telecommunication SWIFT Category-9
• Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Claims & Health savings accounts
• Specialized in integrating large enterprise applications Mainframe, Windows, EDI, and Web.
• 25 years IT experience in Banking, Retail, Supply Chain, Inventory, Manufacturing, HealthCare, etc.
• Senior Engineer specialized in integrating large enterprise solutions. With Health Information Technology and Banking SWIFT messaging brings over 25 years of experience in driving business results through innovative technology solutions.
• A leader in technology in retail initiatives like Pharmacy, Grocery, Supply Chain, Just-In-Time Inventory, Distribution Management, Warehousing, Sales, Replenishment, Marketing & Promotion and Finance (Account receivable, Account Payable, Stock Ledger, General Ledger, Purchase Journal and Reconciliation) etc. Skilled in variety of software languages, tools, and methodologies, with a special expertise in Mainframe technologies and agile principles.
• Deliver higher-quality systems through smart IT solutions.
• Have been recognized for enabling integration of systems and applications across the large enterprise using integration framework composed of a collection of technologies, services and middleware. I am so excited to use my technical skill, knowledge, and experience effectively to achieve business goals and looking forward having a challenging opportunity in you organization.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Environment: IBM Mainframe z/OS, Windows, J2EE, DATASTAGE, ETL, IMS, CICS

Database: DB2, VSAM file systems, SQL Server, IMS DB, IMS DC/TM, DATACOM/DB, DB2 UDB

Languages: COBOL, CICS, JCL, CA Easytrieve, SOA (Web Services), Stored Procedures, MQSeries, Java, C#, ASP.NET, SQL, JSP, XML, HTML, REXX, Assembler, HLASM, SQL PL

Tools: Panvalet, Xpediter, Endevor, Fileaid,, SPUFI, QMFE, DB2- Fileaid,, CA-7, MFS, BTSMS Office Suite, Excel, Visio, Access, Optim, Platinum, XFE, XCOM, SNAP, JDBCODBC, IBM Data studio, DB2 Connect, FTP, MFT, Websphere, Datastage, Control-M, File

Master Plus, CA: InterTest Debugging Tool, CA-Insight, CA DB2 monitoring tools, CA

Datacom/DB, RPG, DATAQUERY, VSAM: Transparency, DATAVIEW, IDEAL, URT, $VARSChangeMan ZMF, CA RC/Query, RC/Update, CA-7, CA RC/Query

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Peoria, IL

Mainframe Technology Support Consultant

Responsibilities:

• I was responsible for providing technical lead to on site and offshore developers prepare design docs/issue resolution plans, code changes.
• Ensured technical and business goals and objectives were met. As a System Specialist was involved in maintenance, enhancement and development work of complex modules and those that interface with other applications.
• Order to cash (OTC or O2C) brings together set of business processes that involve receiving and fulfilling customer requests for goods or services. An order to cash cycle consists of multiple sub-processes.

TOOLS: COBOL, SQL, DB2, IMS-DB, IMS-DC/TM, MFS, Change man, PLATINUM RC/Query, JCL, AJS, File-Aid, Abend-AID, Xpedite, Endeavour, $AVRS, SQL PL, DB2 UDB, Data Studio, etc.

Confidential, Keene, NH

Mainframe Technology Lead

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for re-architecting and development of warehouse management systems for enabling new business initiative Natural Organic Specialty.
• It involved handling Financials and Inventory of NOS unique way and integrating with Lawson, Oracle, and Hyperion.

TOOLS: COBOL, VSAM, SQL, CA DATACOM/DB, RPG, DATAQUERY, VSAM-Transparency, DATAVIEW

Confidential, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mainframe Tech Lead

Responsibilities:

• Was Responsible for re-architecting of SWIFT messaging (category - 9) Cash Management & Customer Status.
• Developed data extract programs for MT900, MT910, MT940, MT941, MT942 and MT950.
• Message formatting was done using SWIFT standards.
• Message ordering, scheduling and monitoring done in CICS.

TOOLS: COBOL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, MQ, Endevor, JCL, IBM Utilities, File Master Plus, SQL PL, DB2 UDB, Data Studio

Confidential, Bloomington, MN

Sr. Engineer/Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing technical guidance to developers, prepare design docs/issue resolution plans, code changes.
• Triage tickets and direct to concerned group.
• Handled Pharmacy claims from network pharmacies, Consumer Driven Healthcare plans like HSA, HRA, FSA, Accumulations type like DED, OOP, CAP.
• Prepared data history load for pharmacy claims, Created solid benefit verification programs and ACCUM validations, Performed analytical testing,
• Ensured appropriate HIPPA security procedures were used to protect privacy, security and integrity of the data safely and effectively,
• Ensured technical and business goals and objectives were met on a daily basis,
• Participated in daily command center operations and issue resolutions
• Involved in benefit administration system support and drug formulary maintenance,
• Also involved in authorization and adjudication process.

TOOLS: & TECHNOLOGIES: COBOL, DB2, CICS, MQ, VSAM, NDM, FTP, Endevor, JCL, IBM Utilities, File Master Plus, CA-Intertest, CA-Insight, CA DB2 monitoring tools, TERADATA, SOA (Web Services), SQL PL, DB2 UDB, Data Studio

Confidential

Business Systems Analyst/Sr. Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Had a key role in solving Retail and Financial information problems
• Analyzed requirements, functions, processes, data architecture and systems.
• Designed application systems and processes to meet the organizations requirements
• Implemented computer programs, system controls and protocols
• Defined project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases, and elements
• Maintained system protocols by writing and updating procedures
• Prepared technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintained professional and technical knowledge, reviewed IT platform and solutions
• Established best practices, conducted educational workshops and user groups
• Developed and maintained applications for Marketing/promotions, Pharmacy, Sales, Inventory and Replenishment, Supply Chain, Product In store Workflow, Warehousing, Distribution, Purchase Order, Receiving, Reverse Logistics, Grocery, Financials, Item/Product management.

TOOLS: COBOL, DB2, CICS, MQSeries, CA-7, JCL, Stored Procedures, SOA (Web Services), File Master Plus, CA-Intertest, CA-Insight, CA DB2 monitoring tools, SQL PL, DB2 UDB, Data Studio