Software Consultant
Career Summary: Innovative, award-winning software developer specializing in relational databases.
In-depth knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), incl. Requirements
Analysis, QA/Testing, Systems Documentation, Configuration Management, and End-
User Support. Current security clearance is Top Secret, and prior security clearances
include ADP Level 1. Successfully managed enterprise-level database software
development projects.
Competencies: Platforms and Operating Systems
IBM mainframe, DOS/VSE, MVS/XA, OS/390, VM/CMS, ES9000, 3090, z/OS, Microsoft
Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/7, Amdahl 5880-SP, Univac 1108, Exec-8 Runstream, Unix
Programming Languages and Software
Natural on-line and batch, Report and Structured modes, CONSTRUCT, OS/2 Natural,
NaturalEngineer, ApplinX, Cobol II, IBM Utilities, Visual Basic, SQL PL/SQL, TSO/ISPF,
CICS, Com-plete, SyncSort, Job Control Language, CA-ROSCOE, CA-Vollie, File-Aid,
Fortran, Algol, Java, C++, Oracle Forms and Reports, Unified Modeling Language,
Shadow, and HTML
Databases
ADABAS, VSAM, SQL Server, Oracle, MS Access
Other Technical Skills
Database administration, modeling, table design, and enhancements.
Project Leader / Supervisor, with excellent communication skills.
Contingency planning for information technology systems.
2003 - Present Software Consultant
Provider of database solutions on all platforms from personal computers to mainframes.
- Systems Analyst at confidential on contract with Knowledge Management, Inc., April, 2011 – Present, 40 hrs/week
- Senior Systems Engineer for Confidential on contract with Platinum Solutions, Inc. July – August, 2009, 40 hrs/week
- Systems Analyst at Confidential on contract with confidential Feb, 2007-Sept., 2008, 40 hours/week
- DBA for Army / Fort Detrick, MD on contract with Goldbelt Raven, LLC Feb. – Aug., 2006, 20 hours/week
- Subject Matter Expert for contract proposal submission to Export-Import Bank,
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, and FBI Headquarters
Computer environment at Marine Corps: IBM mainframe, z/OS, CICS, TSO/ISPF,
CA-ROSCOE, ADABAS with Natural 8.2`, NaturalEngineer, ApplinX
Computer environment at FBI: IBM mainframe, z/OS, CICS, CA-ROSCOE,
ADABAS with Natural 4.1.4, Shadow
Computer environment at Fort Detrick: IBM mainframe, z/OS, TSO/ISPF, ADABAS with
Natural 4.3.1, Com-plete
April, 2001 - confidential Washington, DC
April, 2002 Systems Analyst
40 hours/week Contract employee for major budget database software upgrade.
- Sole member of successful conversion project and delivered on schedule.
- Made recommendations on PAHO information systems direction.
- Designed/developed specialized software applications and databases.
- Monitored / troubleshoot software applications.
The computer environment was: IBM 8381 mainframe, DOS/VSE, CICS, CA-
Vollie, and ADABAS with Natural 3.1.3.
May, 1998 - Confidential Greenbelt, MD
August, 2000 Project Leader and Senior Systems Analyst
40 hours/week Contract employee for the Year 2000 Project followed by the Accounts Payable
and Cost Tracking enterprise-level databases.
- Led Y2K team to complete a successful conversion ahead of schedule.
- Supervised three Senior Programmer/Analysts for project.
- Complied with NIST guidelines for Year 2000 remediation projects.
- Evaluated Configuration Management product before purchase by client.
- Coordinated and provided training.
- Developed automated management reports from NASA databases.
- Designed/developed specialized software applications and databases.
- Monitored / troubleshoot software applications.
The computer environment was: IBM ES9000 mainframe, OS/390, TSO/ISPF,
and ADABAS with Natural 2.2.8++.
Oct., 1996 - Confidential Washington, DC
Jan., 1998 Business Consultant and Lead Technical Analyst
60 hours/week Contract employee for the Year 2000 office. Provided technical support to sales
representatives.
- Key member of sales team that generated $5.1 million in 1997 revenue.
- Used PC-based Year 2000 software toolkits to analyze source code.
- Complied with NIST guidelines for Year 2000 remediation projects.
- Coordinated and provided Year 2000 training.
- Passed U.S. Government security clearance at ADP Level 1.
Computer environment was: IBM mainframe, OS/390, TSO/ISPF, CICS, ADABAS
with Natural 2.2.8, SAGA Software Natural Y2K toolkit Insight 2000, Computer Horizons Y2K toolkit Signature 2000.
Sept., 1995 - Confidential Rockville, MD
Oct., 1996 Systems Analyst
40 hours/week Contract employee to develop the enterprise-level Personnel database.
- Re-engineered existing system for top-down design and efficient source code.
- Designed/developed specialized software applications and databases.
- Passed U.S. Government security clearance at ADP Level 1.
The computer environment was: IBM 3090 mainframe, MVS/XA, CICS, ADABAS
with Natural 2.2, and TSO/ISPF.
June, 1993 - Confidential Washington, DC
July, 1995 Project Leader and Senior Programmer Analyst
40 hours/week Contract employee to develop the enterprise-level Loan and Guarantee / Accounting
database.
- Supervised five Senior Programmer/Analysts for project.
- Delivered system to client on-time and within budget.
- Complied with OMB guidelines for Standard General Ledger.
- Designed/developed specialized software applications and databases.
The computer environment was: Amdahl 5870 mainframe, VM/CMS, CICS,
ADABAS with Natural 2.2, Natural Connection and OS/2 Natural.
Feb., 1990 - Confidential Washington, DC
June, 1993 Senior Programmer Analyst
40 hours/week Contract employee to develop and maintain enterprise-level investigative databases.
- Re-engineered existing systems for efficient source code.
- Designed/developed specialized software applications and databases.
- Provided user training and support.
- Developed automated reports from FBI databases.
- Passed U.S. Government security clearance at the Top Secret level.
The computer environment was: Amdahl 5880-SP mainframe, MVS/ESA, CICS,
ADABAS with Natural 2.1 Report and Structured modes, and CONSTRUCT 3.1.2.
April, 1987 - Confidential Washington, DC
Feb., 1990 Programmer Analyst
40 hours/week Full-time employee provided enhancements and maintenance of the Alumni/Development
database.
The computer environment was: IBM mainframe, VM/CMS, CICS, ADABAS with
Natural 2.1 Report and Structured modes.
Oct., 1984 - Confidential Washington, DC
Dec., 1986 Programmer Analyst
40 hours/weekFull-time employee provided enhancements and maintenance of the Customer Service
Department and Investor Relations databases.
The computer environment was: IBM mainframe, TSO/ISPF, CA-ROSCOE, Cobol II,
Fortran
April, 1982 - Confidential Washington, DC
Oct., 1984 Programmer Analyst
40 hours/week Full-time employee provided computer support to FBI Field Offices in the areas of white
collar crime, political corruption, espionage, and terrorism. Passed U.S. Government
security clearance at the Top Secret level.
The computer environment was: Amdahl mainframe, MVS/ESA, CA-ROSCOE, Cobol II.
March, 1980 - Confidential Suitland, MD
April, 1982 Computer Programmer
40 hours/week Full-time employee provided computer support to the statistical surveys conducted by the
Industry Division. Developed automated reports for Census analysts.
The computer environment was: UNIVAC mainframe, Exec-8 Runstream, Algol,
FORTRAN
Awards: Montgomery Village Foundation, Community Service Award, 2008
Eastgate Homes Corporation, Outstanding Service and Dedication, 2007
Strayer University, Outstanding Alumni of the Year, 2004
Strayer University Educational Foundation, Partial Academic Scholarship, 2003
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Inspections, Distinguished Contributions, 1993
Education: Bachelor of Arts confidential.
Professional Development:2003 Confidential,University Computer Career Institute
Enterprise Developer Certificate
Studies included Visual Basic, SQL Server, Unified Modeling Language, and ActiveX Data Objects
2000 – 2003 Confidential University
Computer Information Systems Diploma with Honors Medallion
Studies included Oracle, PL/SQL, Forms and Reports, C++, Unix, Java, and other software.
54 quarter hours completed with G.P.A. of 4.0.
Memberships: Project Management Institute, Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce
