Computer Specialist Resume
Washington, DC
Personal Statement
Recently retired from IRS after 23 years experience with mainframe COBOL, the last 13 as lead tech. Our system utilized all facets of files – batch, indexed-sequential, transaction/on-line, and database. Created test cases, test case specifications, E2E, for a multi-platform environment. I maintained documentation for developers, SAT testers, users, and the public ( IR manuals 2.4.6 and 2.11). I have a confidential security clearance and a good reputation with my business analysts and co-workers and use them as references.
Work Experience
Computer Specialist (Sep 1987 - Dec 2010)
Confidential,Washington, DC
As a subject matter expert and tech lead for the Correspondex (CRX) letter generation system, my primary programming experience has been in COBOL 74 and COBOL 85 on the UNISYS mainframe. I have 23 years experience at the IRS utilizing batch, transaction, MSAM (VSAM) files, and DMS database processes. I have mentored trainees, conducted walkthroughs, helped with Technical Support and Technical Writing, Documentation, maintained confidential security clearance and am expert in utilizing the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) throughout the lifecycle. My initial coding at the agency was in IBM assembler.
Computer Operator (May 1986 - Oct 1986)
Confidential,San Antonio, TX
This was a transitional job while I was completing an Associates degree in computer programming at San Antonio College. Job responsibilities include file backup and restore, system administration and monitoring and some programming. My programming experience included making software fixes in COBOL to some contractor supplied software. The platform was on an HP mini-computer.
Civil Service Employee (Jan 1980 - Sep 1984)
Confidential,San Antonio, TX
To get entree to federal government employment, I took a job as a grounds maintenance laborer and then became a tractor operator for a golf course.
Pharmacy Technician (Feb 1978 - Jan 1980)
Confidential,Chesapeake, VA
As a pharmacy technician, I was responsible for refilling subscriptions, restocking and ordering from suppliers.
