EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

• Currently enjoying 29 years of continuous learning and leading in various roles within the Computer and Technology field, having spent 6 years working on the GSA Fame Contract and over 22 years with the Famous Western Union Telegram Service.
• The last six years 2006-2012 were primarily spent leading major projects while performing System, Business Programming Analysis Research, Design Development Testing Peer Review of COBOL programs and business processes documenting procedures, processes, test plans and creating various helpful guides.
• The previous nine years 1997-2006 were spent performing Systems Software Engineering, Maintenance and Recovery Database Design, Development, Migration Administration System, Business Programming Analysis Research, Design Development RDMS DB Design and migration from DMS Project Management and Software Development using various languages such as COBOL, VB, and Lotus Notes, to name a few.
• The nine years 1988-1997 prior to elevating my career path into programming was spent in Computer Operations Network Management, including overseeing Network Control with 92 print sites nationwide.
• The first four years 1984-1988 of my career in computers were spent rapidly rising through the ranks from Computer Operator Trainee, Peripheral Operator, Computer Operator and finally Computer Operations Shift Supervisor, with a stop along the way, as Staff Supervisor of the Job Processing Center and Data Entry Word Processing Departments.
• Served in the US Navy Reserves as an Operations Specialist aboard ship and at the Naval Command Center Pentagon.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCESUMMARY OF SKILLS, TOOLS, AND TECHNOLOGIES Years :

• Programming Languages: COBOL 15 , DPS Screen 9 , PROCS 8 , SQL 7 , VB 4 , Lotus Notes 3 , DEL 2 , REL 2 , WEBTS 1 , HTML 1 , XML 1 , Java .5
• Programming Execution Languages: ECL 18 , JCL 7 , WFL 6 , SSG 5
• Programming Report Languages: Report Generator 15 , Report Writer 15 , Crystal Reports 5
• Programming Tools: Editor 18 , INFOACCESS 9 , Programmers Workbench 6 , CANDE 6 , Tracker 6 , TIS Web 2 , Business Modeling 2 , SOA 1 , SDLC 1 , Relativity 1 , Eclipse .5 , SBM .5
• System Tools: IRU 18 , CIFS 18 , SFS 15 , IPF 15 , RSS 13 , Log Analyzer 9 , SPO 7 , OLTP 3 , DFP 1 , PADS 1
• Communication Tools: DCP, SMTP, SFTP, FTP, TCP/IP, ODBC, HTTP, CPCOMM
• Servers: MS 2000 5 , Netware 4 , Unix Fax 3 , Xerox Print 2 , MS SQL 1
• Hardware Systems: Unisys Mainframes 28 , V77 Mini 11 , Tandem MDS 9 , IBM AS400 7 , Tartan Data Entry 5
• Database Languages: DMS 9 , RDMS 8 , SQL 7 , DMS II 6
• Database Tools: DBDUMP 18 , UDS 18 , UREP 7 , Data Extractor 7 , XRLOAD 7 , DM Inquiry 6 , DASDL 6 , LOAD 6 , UNLOAD 6 , Informatica .5 , ETL .5
• Database Software: MS Access 14 , DBASE IV 4 , DBASE III 4 , MS SQL 2
• Productivity Software: MS Excel 14 , MS Word 14 , Lotus 123 10 , MS Power Point 9 , WordPerfect 7 , MS Visio 5 , MS Project 4 , Word Star 4 , PDF Writer 3

Confidential

Consultant for Public Company Accounting Oversight Board PCAOB

• Responsible for testing SAS Reports and all Data Extraction Transformation and Loads ETL steps from 160 source file feeds of ten 10 PCAOB defined Functional Areas to staging SQL Tables, PDS SQL Tables, EDW, Data Marts and finally the SAS Reports.
• Created the Requirements Traceability Matrix RTM , Test Cases, Test Scenarios, Test Scripts and other supporting documents for the purpose of testing the various ETL stages and SAS Reports.
• While testing results of the ETL and Informatica from source feeds to SQL staging tables, using SQL Bulk Admin and SQL queries via the SQL Server Management Studio and Informatica Workflow Manager Monitor 63 of the 160 feeds were not properly cleansed prior to loading due to client PowerShell script errors and 23 feeds failed due to incorrect or inadequate specifications this resulted in 9 additional feeds in a new set of Requirements again from the client with only 3 feed specifications corrected.

Confidential

Consultant on FSS19 Fame Contract for GSA

• Responsible for Research, Analysis, Design, Development, Maintenance, Testing and Peer Review of all ad-hoc and maintainable Daily, Weekly and Monthly processes, QC COBOL applications, WFL s and DMS II datasets using CANDE, Programmer's Workbench, DM Inquiry, TRACKER, Relativity, and SDLC in performance of said duties.
• Contributes 80 Research Analysis, 55 Design Development, 45 Testing, and 5 Peer Review to QC COBOL Team.
• Trains and supports Junior COBOL programmers and provides assistance in support of OCMS team.
• Lead COBOL Major Projects: Finance Reconciliation, Wrap plus Daily, MASS Email Capabilities, RCVP Phase I, RCVP Phase II, OCMS-CIS, M-QC-ID, CAV, SUBK, Payments Claims Processing.
• Major contributor to COBOL Projects: RCVP Enhancements, Contract Handling, Closing Headers, QC Log, Home Sales Transactions, BPA Contracts, Email Address Verification.
• Established Documentation Library as a repository for storing shared resources to QC processes and application documents these directories consist of QC Documentation, Programs, WFLs, Software Design Documents, Test Plans, DASDLs, Processing flowcharts, I/O Structures and sample Web Reports.
• Created a Documentation Repository Checklist for each directory to be used in maintaining and ensuring documentation.
• Created detailed Test Plans Software Design Documents, in such a manner that the percentage of documentation for each increased from below 25 to above 45 .
• Awards: 7 Blue Chips, 3 Certificates of Appreciation RCVP 2009, O M Changes 2011, Supplier Visit 2011
• Committee: Lockheed Martin Peer Awards
• Training: OCMS Modernization, Business Modeling, UML, Eclipse, JAVA

Confidential

Consultant on FSS19 Fame Contract for GSA

• Responsible for Research, Analysis, Design, Development, Maintenance, Testing and Peer Review of all ad-hoc and maintainable Daily, Weekly and Monthly processes, QC COBOL applications, WFL s and DMS II datasets using CANDE, Programmer's Workbench, DM Inquiry, TRACKER, Relativity, and SDLC in performance of said duties.
• Created in-depth detailed Test Plans 11 and Software Design Documents 9 for QC COBOL applications.
• Created WIKI Documents: Daily Audit Verification, OLA Processing, FAX/SMTP/Email Send, Implementing Testing Web Reports, WFL Guidelines, Coding COBOL Programs, Error Handling, Unit Testing Guide, Analyst Guide, Developer Guide, and Tester Guide.
• Created Processing Reference Guides: QC Cycle WFL Flow WFL/Program/Dataset/File/Web Reports.
• Discovered and engineered improvements to applications and database integrity, three of which resulted in the creation of X31M1 orphan dataset, a new database restore safety feature, and problems with the Finance file verification reconciliation process.
• Canvassed the Requirements of the FSS-19 Data Transfer to Past Performance Information Retrieval System Statistical Reporting and analyzed the criteria needed within the file to be produced for the DOD.
• Major projects include: SRC, ARC, 72A Redesign and PR Monthly IFF Sales Reports regarded by Congress.
• Training: SDLC, Relativity, Unisys Six Sigma White Belt, 3D Blueprinting, Business Architecture

Confidential

Consultant on FSS19 Fame Contract for GSA

• Responsible for Audit and OLA processing Design and maintenance of QC COBOL applications, DMS II datasets, DASDL s , and WFL s using CANDE, PW, and DM Inquiry.
• Created WIKI Documents for Master URSA User's guides of SRC, ARC, and GWAC and contributed to existing procedural documentation for uploading to WIKI.
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• Most famously known as Western Union Telegram Services, also as Priority Services and as Messaging Communications

Confidential

Senior Systems Analyst / DBA

• Responsible for development and maintenance of all Unisys Mainframe System software and applications of all Western Union applications in COBOL, VB and Lotus Notes of all backup and recovery processes of all DMS, RDMS, SQL, and Access databases.
• Responsible for the management of all technical projects using MS Project Manager for all technical, process and programming analysis for all process flows, documentation and procedures using MS Visio for all data flow including FTP processes to and from clients and various vendor systems including IBM, AS/400, Tandem, and Xerox.
• DMS II to RDMS migration project. Analyzed and extracted data from all DMS database. Designed and created RDMS relational database structures and repositories and loaded database data. Converted all COBOL applications to use SQL instructions for accessing the new RDMS databases.
• Developed COBOL application for text and address manipulation process of RTF formatted data supporting all messaging products.
• Developed DMS II database reorganization processes, all backup, retention and recovery processes and procedures.
• Project Manager of IP address change project.
• Designed and developed Federal and State level representative's zip 4 district indexing, update and matching processes via senders zip 4 address in COBOL 85 and VB for Hotline and POM products.
• Project Manager of Billing process overhaul project. Analyzed EDS' AS/400 system applications and screen functionality and redeveloped all WU applications and processes for effective transfer of data. Developed Billing revenue code structure and auto-breakout process from complex to simplex codes.
• Performed Technological analysis of business application environment and processes for future transition from the Unisys Clearpath Mainframe to a Network and PC based environment.
• Developed the White Mail, Self Mailer and Next Day Telegram products and processes. Provided guidance and assistance in the creation of the online Web version of the Next Telegram process and the Libra system.

Systems Analyst / Programmer Analyst / Programmer

• Analyzed, streamlined, and developed all COBOL application processes and DMSII databases.
• Lead Programmer for magnetic tape to cartridge conversion project.
• Developed Call Tracking system for Western Union PhonePay service, using Lotus Notes.
• Y2K Test Coordinator and Lead Programmer for Y2K application conversion.
• Lead Programmer for ACOB COBOL-74 to UCOB COBOL-85 application conversion.

Computer Operation Network Control Manager / Shift Supervisor

• Managed rotating staff of 12 Operators, 2 Production Controllers, 1 Librarian, and 3 Network Control Specialists.
• Managed and coordinated the relocation of all 92 Mailgram print sites project.
• As Project Administrator, developed projects to achieve departmental goals and objectives, and then delegated, tracked, and evaluated assigned tasks.
• Responsible for the reliability and integrity of Tandem system Network, all Print sites, and Unisys 2200 Operating system hardware.
• Responsible for the Postal AP settlement report, print site inventory, personnel scheduling and training, customer and user surveys, and performance evaluations of personnel.
• Designed and maintained departmental budgets for Operations 1.3M and Network Control.
• Designated Print site alt-routes, created documentation, and established logs and procedures for Network Control.
• Ensured the transition of the Tandem MDS system replacement of the old network system, and coordinated the deliverance of Network Control department.
• Created and documented all departmental logs, procedures and processes for Computer Operations.

Staff Supervisor, EMPC Data Entry / Word Processing EMS Job Processing Center

• Supervised and trained staff of 8 Data Entry Operators and 2 Job Processing Representatives.
• Acted in capacity of Manager EMPC and EMS on weekends, holidays and as needed.
• Datagram, Proxy, and Hotline product Coordinator.
• Created Data Entry Supervisor and Data Entry Operator Manuals and JCL processes for the Tartan Data Entry system.
• Ensured the delivery of the Tartan Data Entry System.

Senior Computer Operator / Computer Operator / Peripheral Operator

• Acted in capacity as Supervisor as needed.
• Created Operators Training Manual and trained all Operations' personnel.
• Documented all 1100/64 System, V77 Mini-system, Emergency Disaster Recovery, Power Up and Down, Boot, Billing, Production and Communications procedures.
• Created Quick Reference Guides of all Monthly, Weekly and Daily runs and output.
• Created all departmental logs, spreadsheets, procedures and automated macro processes scripts .
• Documented all Production runs 700 and programs.

United States Navy Reserves Operations Specialist

Confidential

• Honorable discharge 1990.
• On standby during IRAQ I to establish Command Centers and Training Posts.
• Appointment to the Pentagon Naval Command Center, obtained Top Secret clearance.
• Established Reserve Center Training Library and Reservists Training Program at USN MC Anacostia.
• Letter of Commendation Increased Unit Readiness State from 4 to 2 Meritorious Service Award.
• Reserve Unit Training Petty Officer and Assistant Group Leader for Mobilization.
• Recommendations made to the Ships' Captain and XO during Sea Anchor, NFGS, NTDS link, Sonar, MOB, IFF Communications, and calculating weapons, trajectory, course, speed and CPA solutions.
• Tracked all Air, Surface and Subsurface contacts while in the Combat Information Center or on the Bridge aboard ship, obtained Secret clearance.