SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE

Project Manager/Systems Engineer/Business Analyst/Configuration Manager

Over thirty years of IT experience over twenty five years of project management and lead analyst experience over twenty years specific to government contracting extensive work with the development and maintenance of both mainframe and client server applications proficient in:

• Full Life Cycle Development,
• Configuration Management,
• Requirements gathering and management,
• Systems, Integration, Regression and Independent Verification and Validation testing,
• DB2, SQL, CICS, XML
• CMMI concepts assisted with six successful CMMI Level 3 SCAMPI reviews
• Development and maintenance of system security documentation, and
• The handling of the administrative processes required of large scale projects.
• Familiar with financial, human resources, transportation, insurance, communication and retail applications.

TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING

• Software: SQL, MVS/CICS, CICS Web Support CWS , Extensible Markup Language XML , COBOL II, Remote Stored Procedures RSP , SPUFI, OS/JCL, Basic Mapping Support BMS/GT , Cold Fusion, Assembler, Visual Basic, DMLO, PowerBuilder, CLIST, REXX, ADS/O
• Microsoft Packages: Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio
• Databases: DB2, IDMS/R, VSAM, IMS
• Configuration Management: Endevor, MKS, PVCS, Librarian, Panvalet
• Other Skills: TSO, SPF, InterTest, QMF, BMC, Unix, Websphere, Xpediter, Lotus Notes, Project Workbench,

DETAILED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Position: Senior Systems

Responsibilities: Project lead and configuration manager for the maintenance and enhancement of CMS' Medicare Enrollment and Premium Billing Systems MEPBS , which includes the Enrollment Data Base EDB . This team consists of 12 system engineers, 4 business analysts, a senior DBA and a senior AIF administrator. This large, mainframe-based project covers the full spectrum of CMS's Xpedited Life Cycle XLC .

• Recently, led this team to the successful implementation of 200 COBOL, AIF and DB2 modules in support of the Affordable Care Act This effort provides CMS with the ability to exchange beneficiary information with SSA and OPM, determine Part D IRMAA qualified beneficiaries, and perform accounting and billing when Part D premiums exceed a beneficiary's SSA benefits. This congressionally-mandated project met a strict deadline.
• Developed and maintain the contracts Configuration Management procedure and plan. Responsible for daily software configuration management duties lead the MEPBS CCB meetings.
• Previously, led a team of 10 analysts in the development of mainframe and web-based software that allowed CMS to transition from the use of ACH paper lockboxes for the collection of receipts to software that interfaces with the Dept. of Treasury's Pay.gov electronic collection service. Led the development of all lifecycle deliverables and presentations in response to CMS' Technical Review Board's requirements with a successful implementation, on time and under budget. This transition supports a strategic goal for FMS to convert to an all-electric Treasury.
• Assist the Program Manager by providing project management and technical guidance during day-to-day support of the systems. Manage, assign resources, and monitor the projects for the duration of the work assignment. Develop project plans, conduct/attend status meetings, trouble shoot software and other duties as needed. Assist with ensuring compliance with CMMI Level 3 guidelines.

Confidential

Position: Development Team Task Leader and Senior Software Engineer

• On a contract with HUD, lead a team that was responsible for the development and maintenance of new software for the Single Family Premium Collection System SFPCS . Supervised and assisted the development and implementation of a number of enhancements to SFPCS as well as fixes in support of the SFPCS Maintenance team. Responsible for the project's configuration management software Endevor and PVCS and procedures, assisted with the development of contract proposals and several project related documents.
• Contributed to the development and implementation of software that interfaces with the Department of Treasury's FMS Pay.gov electronic collection service. This enhancement allowed HUD to transition from the use of Automated Clearing House ACH paper lockboxes for the collection of federal government receipts, and it supported a key strategic goal for FMS to convert to an all-electronic Treasury. The new software saved HUD over 4 million dollars annually in banking receipts.
• Responsible for developing several processes, sub-applications and remote stored procedures. Prepared project documentation, programs and JCL for production provided other team members with technical assistance, developed specifications, and lead requirement JAD sessions with the system users.

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Developed and implemented software configuration management procedures also performed IV V testing and QA for platform conversion and Y2K remediation software and documentation.

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On a contract with the Social Security Administration SSA full life-cycle development of several CICS/COBOL II/IDMS/R business applications of varying size for SSA along with all associated documentation.

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On a contract with the Union Labor Life Insurance Co. ULLICO , developed software for an on-line claims payment system using COBOL II and CICS On a contract with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation PBGC , worked with a team responsible for redesigning and implementing a large on-line premium accounting system using COBOL, CICS, RPG and VSAM.

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Supervised a project team in the design and development of mainframe, PC and AS/400 software for railroads and suppliers used COBOL II, Realia COBOL, MS/DOS, IBM Basic, TSO/SPF, OS/JCL, VSAM and TDCC.

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COBOL, ALC, TSO/SPF, OS/JCL, VSAM

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COBOL, ALC, TSO/SPF, OS/JCL, VSAM