Summary:

• Extensive Knowledge in Mainframes Environments.
• Experience with analysis, review and decomposition of business requirements, 15 years Property Casualty Underwriting/Claims in Insurance Industry with Office of Special Deputy state of Illinois.
• Strong managerial and organizational skills to identify Priorities while multi-tasking and flexible in the performance of the job responsibilities.
• Highly motivated and committed to ensure the stability of business, and continuous improvements and growth.
• Developed an in-depth understanding of assigned products and the associated technologies and ensure that is maintained extended to the team throughout the product cycle.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including negotiation, motivation, and relationship management. Building strong team and define success in terms of the whole team.
• Ability to translate and communicate highly technical concepts, information, plans, and procedures to both highly technical personnel and non-IT business users.
• Work independently and professionally with all levels in the organization.

Technical Skills:

• Operating Systems: Z/OS, MVS, VSE/ESA, VM, UNIX, Windows XP/NT, 2000, XP, OS400
• Languages: COBOL 370, COBOL II, AS400 COBOL/RPG, PL/1,EZtrieve, JCL, Assembler, SAS, DYL280,REXX,
• Databases: DB2, IMS DB/DC, IDMS, SUPRA, TOTAL
• Hardware: OS/390 MVS, RS6000, AS400, Black / White box testing
• Source Management: CHANGEMAN, LIBRARIAN, ENDEVOR, SCLM, ICCF, PANVELET

Tools: CICS, ISPF, JES2, JES3, PL/SQL, Platinum, VSAM, VTAM, ISAM, IDCAMS, SPUFI, QMF, BMS, MQ series, XPEDITER, DEBUGGER, ZEKE, CA7, ESP, CONTROL-M, FILEAID, FILEMANAGER, ABENDAID, DUMPMASTER, DL/I, FTP, NDM, SFTP, SSH,XML, EDIX12, RACF, ACF2, CECI, EDF, STROBE,OMEGAMON,SYSVIEW,CAVIEW,GENTRAN, SYNCSORT, ICE PEREGRINE servicecenter , REMEDY,IEBGENER, IEFBR14, LOTUS Notes, OUTLOOK, QC Quality Center , QTP,SQL, Dimensions, Share Point, Stored Procedure, SDSF, VISIO, DB/DC, AGILE,TELON, COMPAREX, MS EXCEL, K-Request, CLARITY.

Professional Experience:

Confidential

Mainframe Contractor.

• Modified COBOL DB2/IMS batch programs for Parts and Orders utilizing SCLM, verified and updated Orders based on Distributor and Ship location, modified Copybook to include shipping method when orders emergency, utilizing TELON and stored procedure compiled to comply with binding process and moved to production.
• Ran SPUFI and SQL queries to validate Customer PO number, Marketing Code for export items for synchronization purposes as user updated DB2 and SQL tables when utilizing Web based Order Entry application, then validated CICS Customer Order screens for PO Numbers and created EXCEL document for validation and submitted to users for sign off.
• Converted batch EZtrieve batch programs to COBOL DB2 batch programs to accommodate Parts and pricing validation issues within user invoicing price validations.
• Modified PROCS to include Stored Procedure libraries when they are called through CLIST process, utilizing IMS DB/DC verified PSB and Programs within each region of IMS when Transaction and Programs stopped and using DB/DC command /DIS and /STA started the transactions and programs.

Environment: Z/OS , TSO/ISPF, JCL, COBOL II , SAS, DB2, IMS, VSAM, CICS, JES2, TELON, NDM, FTP, EZtrieve, SDSF, Agile, BMC.

Confidential

• Worked with EDI team to create EDI transactions such as 850 Purchase orders, 830 Forecasting and 855 Acknowledgment. Modified COBOL DB2 CICS programs to include SHIPTO order filed on screen, created JCL for testing purposes in Test environment, created Test Plans and Test Specs. To be evaluated by quality assurance team and moved to production.
• Contacted Anixter Vendors to setup EDI transactions utilizing GENTRAN, Created flat files utilizing batch EDI JCL, evaluated and validated data per EDI standards, created FTP batch run to conduct File transfer to vendors for EDI 850 transaction purchasing orders.
• Woked with Agile methodology to develop SDLC for Conversion project to convert batch IMS jobs to DB2 utilizing DL2 utilities, Executed JCL on test platform verified output files by running regression test before/after , created Excel spread sheet and documented on share drive.
• Participated in weekly status meeting to identify any possible obstacle or show stoppers, documents all results into Lotus Notes application repository for future referral. Monitored and verified successful execution of changes in QA environment, obtain signoff and requested to move into production.
• Created CICS online screens utilizing BMS for Quantity ordering and forecasting, created COBOL DB2 programs to allow Vendor to control ordered parts and docking location to limit errors on parts on hand based on warehouse and docking locations.

Environment: Z/OS , TSO/ISPF, JCL, COBOL II , DB2, IMS, VSAM, CICS, JES2, GENTRAN, Beyond Compare, FTP, SDSF, EDI, Agile, Lotus Notes, XPEDITER,SCLM source lib .

Confidential

• Evaluated entire EDI batch JCL jobs total 700 JCL for Navistar international distribution and sales/Pricing divisions, created documents on share drive to include batch run schedule for EDI820 and EDI850 Batch Partner File Maintenance runs to support off shore operations team, made recommendations to enhance JCL utilization including DASD space, SORT Parameters, Convention naming standards and VSAM file utilization which consequently to save resource utilization and avoid unnecessary expenses.
• Utilizing VISIO created flow charts of production job cycle based on predecessor and successors to assist off shore operations team. Created FTP batch runs incorporating server IP address for shipping applications, verified successful transmission for each run and utilizing Changeman created packages and moved to production..
• Modified COBOL DB2/CICS programs to incorporate EDI850 standards for batch production job, created JCL to schedule a weekly run, conducted regression testing and moved to production. Provided 24/7 on call support for production delivery.
• Modified COBOL IMS batch programs for Navistar Select project, created Copybooks to reflect record layout for new files, Created PSB, DBD for new programs for model and features of trucks, Conducted test run cycle utilizing batch JCL and PROCS to create reports and GDG files, verified produced files utilizing FileAid and submitted results for verification by QA team.
• Modified Easytrieve Batch programs updating Daily batch GDG files incorporating 5 digit part definition codes to be compatible with IMS database, corrected validation reason code based on current requirements, created report to be evaluated by supply/chain team.

Environment: Z/OS , TSO/ISPF, JCL, COBOL II , DB2, IMS, VSAM, CICS, SyncSort, JES2, Flasher, SDSF, Xpediter, IDCAMS,GENTRAN, FileAid,EasytrievePlus, Changeman,IEBGENER.

Confidential

• Worked on two separate Server migration projects, PCDG Samba and Verona 1045D and successfully completing both. Utilizing Changeman created Test and QA packages and checkout components for each NDM JCL/PROC. Modified each component based on business requirement by incorporating NDM Parameters including folders PNODE/SNODE to comply with sending and receiving Nodes when mainframe files are transferred electronically throughout HSBC global partners, utilizing CA7 executed NDM runs in QA environment with successful results confirming successful file transfer utilizing online NDM. Participated in weekly meeting to identify issues and make necessary correction to insure successful migration results.
• Modified PROCS to incorporate FTP and NDM process for daily batch processing, Utilizing Lotus notes created links for System Integrations, Walkthrough and QA testing processes. Created test PROC/JCLs and Load libraries on test platform to be utilized by developers when running parallel testing against production using test files.
• Modified COBOL IMS/DB2CICS programs for Online Letter enhancement project CII application , modified COBOL copy books to incorporate Address changes, created Changeman package, tested and verified change results, created Unit test plan and Unit test results on Excel forms.
• Worked on batch PL/1 program to enhance change mailing address dates, expanded 6 digit date fields to 8 digits to incorporate full year, modified related copybook, validates changes on flat file utilizing FileAid before updating DB2 tables.

Environment: Z/OS , TSO/ISPF, JCL, COBOL II , CICS, Debugger , DB2, IMS, VSAM, NDM, SPUFI, FM,PL/1, Changeman.

Confidential

• Responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting complex application software that is delivered on time and within budget fornew DB2/CICS Online Cobol source code for various IBM accounts, conducted Unit testing to verify logic accuracy and results, also assisted developers to debug failed COBOL DB2 programs by utilizing DB2 Xpediter, analysed and manipulated data quality on flat files by utilizing File Manager and Cobol copybooks.
• Made enhancement to COBOL IMS and DB2 design/debugging/coding batch source code for inventory application, incorporated pricing segments in IMS database to identify unit value for Caterpillar inventory accounts, performed Unit testing for each module within entire logic process, created Excel spread sheet and documented results for future referrals.
• Modified COBOL/DB2 programs for Yearend retail sales and expense project for various IBM accounts, modified and expanded expense code for sales locations, updated flat files to reflect changes, created DB2 tables and DCLGENSin test environment for sales accounts to be used by Supply/Chain applications.
• Modified Customer inquiry CICS screens for United Health care IBM account based on user requirement by adding new expanded account field, modified existing fields for MDT, add new function keys to print customer account information in remote locations, documented complete process and functionality to be utilized for future enhancements by development team.
• Used FM File manager to verify Flat and GDG Financials file format specifying fields changed before and after, took screen shots, created Excel document to be utilized by financial team.
• Worked with accounting department focusing to correct individual account error deductions, unapplied cash, debit memo by utilizing SPUFI/QMF to create queries, verify results, updated DB2 financial tables utilizing COBOL programs and documented on share drive.
• Used Platinum SPUFI/QMF to run Ad Hoc queries on DB2 Inventory tables, verifying date and timestamp for each shipment accounts, creating Excel files to be reviewed by Shipping.
• For Production support established documentation processes by evaluating Operations history Log file to verify and evaluate production Abend codes and issues, created support log file to assist development team to respond with minimum time when on call during production support process including diagnostics and debugging.
• Provided 24/7 on call support for production delivery. Monitored production job scheduling and execution elapsed time, verified successful job return codes and duration to provide operation and opportunity to restructure job scheduling where appropriate

Environment: Z/OS , TSO/ISPF, JCL, COBOL II , DB2,IMS, VSAM, DBU, GDG, CICS, SyncSort, JES2, JES3,SPUFI,QMF,EDI,SFTP, SDSF, CA View, IDCAMS, IEBGENER, File Manager,Endevor, Changeman, Xpediter.

Confidential

• Monitor and executed commands on PL/SQL for daily jobs scheduling, verified execution of each segment and chunk associated with every execution, allocated memory on UNIX and applied patches for space and rerun the daily retail inventory jobs.
• Created Test data using XML SPY for Inventory project based on XML standards, Transformed data to user's proprietary output format to be validated after testing and moved to production.
• Assisted Oracle database architect evaluating database snapshots, table partitions for Oracle 10g for JAVA middle layer applications and Oracle as back end support of Kohl's retail stores.
• Scheduled Daily jobs on ESP, verified dependencies of each job based on predecessors and successors, coordinated with operations utilizing Lotus Notes, documented elapsed time for each executions to evaluate by operations.
• Help Oracle DBA to conduct query tuning, database design review, evaluated query results against Mainframe GDG files to maintain compatibility, created Excel document and submitted to Quality Assurance team.

Environment: Z/OS, OS/390,TSO/ISPF, JCL, JES2, COBOL II, ESP, DB2, PL/SQL, QMF, SPUFI, XML, ORACLE, VSAM.

Confidential

• Lead 5 member mainframe team in process of converting FileAid Batch JCL jobs to FileMgr. Modifying production/user jobs by eliminating referenced to FileAid and replacing with FileManger's executable options and appropriate PROCS which was critical objective of this conversion.
• Created template and process on how to validate data integrity on converted File Manager files after final process in compliance with Quality Control and Quality assurance standards, conducted meeting with conversion off shore team on weekly bases to identify and verify every concerns and be able to address on timely manner.
• Directed 3 member team of developers of Credit Cycle project involving unsecured and secured consumer lending products and modified existing COBOL CICS/DB2 programs and batch JCL runs for Credit function applications in commercial Debt collection, created reports and files to be utilized by Risk Management team.
• Design and implemented JCL Conversion standards/procedures for Development team to conduct Manual and online conversion process using REXX and IBM customized conversion tools, Worked as liaison with IBM performance technicians on site to monitor and verify conversion changes, conducted meeting and provided evaluation reports for further data validation and corrections process.
• Responsible for 3rd party offshore providers and Quality assurance teams to obtain status information, scheduled evaluation process for Conversion project and implemented corrective action based on conversion results, established standards as guideline to prevent duplication process.
• Create Test Libraries JCL/PROC/LOAD on Mainframe for Quality Assurance team for regression and parallel testing for batch Production Jobs.
• Setup VSAM KSDS data sets using IDCAMS define Cluster options, calculated CI size of 4096 bytes based on percentage of free space on each CI to accommodate large data.
• Document all expected test results on Excel spread sheet, loading to share drive to be utilized as references by QA team. Logging defects and issues in Mercury Quality Center creating reports, conducting meetings with team leads to update progress.
• Assist and directed team members to conduct Unit and System testing process to test and verify COBOL codes and logic functions utilizing FileAid and Xpediter.

Environment: Z/OS, OS/390,TSO/ISPF, JCL, JES2, COBOL II, PROC, GDG, DB2, FILEAID, FILEMGR, SDSF, CICS, VSAM, LISTCAT, IDCAMS, CA View, ComapreX, REXX, NDM, FTP, Xpediter.

Confidential

• Converted RM Cobol programs to Cobol II, created test platform for Source/JCL/Procs along with test libraries, conducted unit and system test to verify statement and logic changes and finally moved to production.
• Setup Batch and online NDM banking transaction files that contained information on available funds for each recipient along with court order release amount allowed for each recipient then using Easytrieve created reports to be verified by Public Guardian caseworker.
• Verify user screens Public Guardian/Public Administration for Functional Keys make appropriate changes to PF keys using RM/ COBOL and converted to CICS COBOL II source.
• Trained and Supervised Public Administrations case workers and users on newly designed screens for recipients of state assisted programs for low income families, set up query process using QMF against DB2 tables for Ad Hoc inquires.
• Supported production problems for Public Administration office on daily check processing issues by installing new software packages and upgrading existing once.
• Participated in direct problem definition and problem resolution activities within accounting and administration teams and provided support on check issuance and processing by updating DB2 table.
• Assisted less experience developers to modified CICS DB2 online and batch programs for Unit and System Testing. Validate data records created on Flat files using File-Aid with copybook option, Create Excel spread sheet to be reviewed by QA team.
• As team lead, developed and implemented test plans/strategies using Quality Center created test plans, test reports and other metrics applicable to project with defect tracking, assign Jr. Quality assurance team member's process tracking requirements.

Environment: OS/390, MVS, TSO/ISPF, JCL, Panvalet, JES2, PROC, COBOL II, Mercury QC, NDM, PROC, GDG,DB2, SPUFI, QC, FILEAID, SDSF, EDI, CA7, IMS, CICS, VSAM, ICE, IDCAMS, NDM, EASYTRIEVE Plus, Endeavor, FTP.

Confidential

• Managed the development team for HIPAA, NPI national provider identification and FEB Federal employee Benefit government mandated regulations project for drug prescription. Verified all codes applied on generic drug prescription in DB2 tables utilizing QMF.
• Develop New Stored Procedure source code and process utilizing COBOL, DB2 as backend and JAVA as front end application for pricing project.
• Created Linkage to provide JAVA applications Drug Pricing data for JAVA based screens and provided JAVA team Excel Spread sheet with detail specification on receiving data.
• Used SPUFI and modified COBOL DB2/IMS programs to extract and update DB2 table records based on coinsurance cost codes provided in business requirement.
• Verified prescription eligibility code changes on DB2 tables utilizing QMF and documented results on share drive to be analysed by users.
• Modified DB2 batch COBOL programs for FEHBP Federal Employees Health Benefits Program project, modified eligibility code through a Call routine to be passed to front end JAVA screens..
• Evaluated COPAY and out-of-pocket codes for beneficiary claims based on business document and end user request.
• As a team lead responsible for evaluating business requirements on EHCCA Electronic Health Care Claims Attachments along with PTSC Proposed Transactions specification and Codes project and converting it into technical requirements.
• For new applications created JCL/PROCs and CNTL libraries in test environment and conducted regression testing and verified end results on CICS screens and moved to QA for further testing and finally moved to production environment.
• Created weekly report focused on Co-pay and primary provider, tested and performs defect tracking with Quality Assurance, evaluated results against DB2 tables and moved to production.
• Created Test Libraries and VSAM KSDS data set using IDCAMS for Development team along with JCLS and PROCS, loaded appropriate recipient data for Public Guardian caseworkers and scheduled it for production Batch runs.
• Organized and conducted discussions and/or meeting with development team manager for procedures to create System/Unit test functions and documentation of test results for projects, conducted Quality Assurance testing and walkthrough ensuring that quality planning, assurance and control are evident through the project life cycle to ensure the purpose of the project is met.
• Worked and collaborated with other team leads on this project to effectively design documents and put together an technical solution to help issues arising from daily file transfer NDM runs by evaluating structure of files involved, and possible transmission error codes.
• Assisted System programmer to setup Client Connect applications connects to LAN servers to perform data and protocol translation between Mainframe and LAN.
• Modified mainframe connects applications to provide access to DB2/IMS tables and Flat files and data sets. Update and remove rows based on requested time stamp.
• Debug Abended jobs by analyzing Dumps in output spool searching for User/System condition codes and isolating ABEND reasons.
• Monitor DB2 tables utilizing Omegamonas database grow, created EXCEL spread sheet to be evaluated by DBA.
• Supported the Development team when reports are being generated by providing information regarding database schemas and data dictionaries for all databases.
• Used MQ series Messaging queues to retrieve/Send Messages from local queues utilizing MQseries-put and MQseries get functions for batch process.

Environment: Z/OS MVS, TSO/ISP, JCL, COBOL II, DB2, SPUFI, QMF, FileAid, JES2,

ENDEAVOR,CICS,ABENDAID, SDSF, MQ series, MERCURY TEST DIRECTOR, QUALITY CENTER, FTP, NDM, EDIx12, XML-EASYTRIEVE, IMS, VSAM, RACF, REXX, IDCAMS

Confidential

• Train and assist Jr. Developers and promoted team work to evaluate and debug COBOL source codes and setup JCLs and Procs to conduct testing on the test platform.
• Created standards to design and develop Flat files for DATACOM project, evaluated and performed quantitative data analysis Interpretation of numerical data on files by creating code definition template within COBOL copybooks.
• As team lead collected accurate information utilizing CA7 for use in problem analysis, trending and process verification.
• Modified and tested PL/1 and SAS batch programs for billing transactions, verified data files created against DB2 tables made appropriate recommendation based on feedback resulting from the testing process and maintain a record of expected versus actual test results.
• Worked with System programmer to defined CICS data sets to VSAM, modified SIT system initialization table for RACF and user access authority. Worked on problem determination issues utilizing CICS trace and CECI.
• Created process for Development team using job scheduler to modify development libraries COBOL, JCL, PROC's, PARM's, and copybooks .
• Identified job dependencies based on intermediate data file feed, and are able to utilize libraries for file references and quick recovery purposes.
• Held periodic teleconferences and meetings with the client project team to discuss any issues and concerns action items allocation of responsibility and scheduled resolution. Provide status reports which included work projection and resource forecasting.
• Conducted meeting with business users per requirement to Enhanced and modified 15 PL/1 Batch programs for Inventory applications, including invoicing/shipping, created JCLS/GDGS and PROCS on test Platform and moved to production.
• Worked with other associates/departments to resolve customer issues, account Reconciliation Reimbursements for retroactive billing by modifying IMS/DB2 COBOL online CICS and batch programs creating files and reports for customer billing issues and resolutions.
• Lead 8 member team to for financial project to enhance COBOL batch programs adding VSAM KSDS/ESDS files for daily financial batch applications.
• Maintain and verify VSAM/ISAM files using IDCAMS utilities delete records per CA/CI size and create JCL for jobs to be run on weekly scheduled process.
• Used OMEGAMON and SYSVIEW to monitor CICS issues, transactions and ABEND codes on production LPARS. Document statistical reports to be evaluated by system support team.
• Supported 24X7 on call cycle for application trouble shooting solutions in a mainframe production environment.
• Reviewed abended jobs on ESP and EOS, analysed program dump storage area for error cause, using DumpMaster and AbendAid made necessary corrections, directed operations utilizing Control-M and Control-R for rerun.
• Verified Flat file outputs utilizing FileAid, validated data against DB2 tables utilizing SPUFI/QMF then verified track changed data on Oracle and documented results utilizing Excel file.
• Assisted system programmer to keep networking product versions current by upgrading VTAM, SNA and TCP/IP settings.
• Applied PTF's for existing and new releases as necessary to keep software under existing maintenance agreements.
• Assist System programmer to maintain system performance level by Analysing controlling resources to ensure efficient resource usage.

Environment: OS/MVS, TSO/ISPF, JCL, COBOL II, PL/1, IMS, DB2, EASYTRIEVE SPUFI, JES2, FILEAID, Endeavor, CICS, ABENDAID, IDCAMS, INFOPAC XPEDITER, SSO / EOS OUTPUT , Z/OS, , RACF, FTP, NDM, VSAM, BAL, SYNC/SORT, DATACOM, CompareX , DIMENSIONS, OMEGAMON, VISUAL BASIC.

Confidential

• Modified and enhanced mainframe COBOL 370 Batch/Online for Order Processing System for Distribution Client. Utilizing DB2, CICS.
• As team lead participated in converting Mainframe to AS400, including converting COBOL programs to AS400 Cobol, and maintaining and modifying AS400 RPG Financial application programs.
• Modified AS400 COBOL programs for IBS ASW Software Distribution System.
• Converted Batch PL/1 programs to AS/400 Cobol programs for inventory applications.
• Based on user requirements created On-Time Shipping Performance Report and Created Subfiles to be update on AS/400 DB2 database.
• Modified and updated AS400 COBOL and RPG code for hard coded date to be in compliance with Y2K requirement, performed extensive testing on test environment and moved to production.
• Created RPG/400 and CL programs for Order Entry, Inventory Control, Account Receivable, Account Payable, and Sales Analysis Systems to replace the existing OCL procedures and RPG/II programs that interfaced with MAPICS software.
• Modified and tested Easytreive Plus programs for EDI X12 applications to create ad hoc reports for users to Validate Trading partner's transmission time.
• Modified Micro Focus COBOL Drug Prescription application to apply Eligibility codes and created reports for users.
• Involved in Production Support Training, resolved the Production abends using AbendAid, manipulated flat file data and made necessary correction using FileAid to prevent any interruption on production scheduled runs.
• Provided 24x7 on call production support on by monthly bases.

Environment: OS390, TSO/ISPF, JCL, COBOL 370, PL/1, AS400 COBOL/RPG, DB2, VSAM, DBU, SEU, DDS, SDA, DFU, CL, Subfiles, Easytrieve, EDI, CICS, OMEGAMON

Confidential

• Created backup libraries for both Production Cobol and JCL and issued separate access to operators to run production JCL jobs for daily scheduled runs.
• Modified and enhanced COBOL Batch and Online CICS/DB2 programs for underwriting team to increase Uninsured and Underinsured coverage premiums for private passenger policies.
• Evaluated and debugged Production Abend jobs resulting from COBOL Programs and JCL errors and performed necessary trouble shootings and corrections, identified potential scheduling issues for reruns, coordinated with operation so they can meet successful production process.
• Established coverage definition codes per deductibles for all private passenger automobiles policies on KSDS database using policy number as key.
• Trained and managed twelve computer operators on mainframe for all shifts.
• Worked with Claims and underwriting department managers to design and create online screens based on business and customer service requirements and needs.
• Worked with System Programmers on software upgrades, participate on VSAM KSDS database Capacity and tuning which utilized as data base.
• Maintained and monitor production and test libraries for integrity purposes made recommendations and submit reports.
• Conducted client interviews to perform analysis of client business processes and functional requirements.
• Prepared appropriate documentation to communicate and validate the information.
• Evaluated and debugged Production Abend jobs resulting from COBOL Programs and JCL errors and performed necessary trouble shootings and corrections, identified potential scheduling issues for reruns, coordinated with operation so they can meet successful production process.
• Established coverage definition codes per deductibles for all private passenger automobiles policies on KSDS database using policy number as key.
• Set-up online claims tracking system assesses policy coverage based on policy number on Claim screen, establishes loss date as necessary, during the processing of the claim.
• Provide underwriting with agency accounting system to evaluate agency production and adjust agency commission rate in based on volume.
• Responsible for collecting, trending, and tracking of capacity statistics on VSAM KSDS data base, performed strategic planning of system capacity, balancing of resources and workloads, analyzing major changes on a proactive basis to determine capacity impacts to DOS/VSE environment.
• Maintained and modified Batch VSE Production JCL Libraries, COBOL programs on ICCF.
• Assigned VSE Test Load and JCL libraries to developers.
• Performed production and test support and troubleshooting along with issues arising from job abends/system resources and application resolution on 24/7 schedule.
• Maintained and modified rate tables for private passenger and commercial vehicles based on territory/class/coverage/symbol/age as requested by marketing team.
• Upgraded IBM systems and sub systems for VSE/ESA operating system libraries.
• Monitored performance of the system hardware and software.
• Isolated, corrected and improved operational efficiency through changes to the software packages or reconfiguration.
• Evaluated and recommends changes to current and future system software requirements DOS/VSE to MVS Migration to meet the organization's technological needs.

Environment: VSE/ESA,COBOL, RPGII, ICCF, VSAM, BDAM, ISAM-DYL280, DOS/VSE JCL, ZEKE, EPIC, LIBRARIAN, SUPRA/TOTAL DBMS, MANTIS, IDMS, DITTO