OVERVIEW

• Software development and QA in mainframe, midsize, client-server, desktop and Web environments
• Adept at learning new technologies and techniques
• Experienced user of structured design and programming methods
• Able to quickly become familiar with new environments, discern needs
• Considerable experience working with users and management to determine optimal design for reporting after gaining understanding of business processes and corresponding information needs..
• Have utilized numerous reporting tools to generate custom reporting in a variety of setting and industries. Tools include Crystal, BASIC, PICK, QUIZ, SQL, Brio, SQR, and COBOL.
• Have worked with numerous versions of Crystal Reports both in desktop and client-server environments

SKILLS PROFILE

• Certifications: CSTE (Certified Software Testing Engineer) Feb 2008
• Databases: Image, Eloquence, Oracle, Sybase, SQLAnywhere, SQLServer, Access, DBase, Foxpro, ODBC
• Languages: Powerbuilder, Oracle Developer 2000, PERL, HTML, Crystal, Brio, VB, COBOL, BASIC, Cognos, Progress, DBASEIV, Paradox, Arago, Quicksilver, Clipper, SQL, PL-SQL, VB.Net, Assembler, Transact,
• Tools: View, Supertool, Qedit, IDSFORMS/IFS, Powerhouse, Progspec, Adager, Spook, OMR Technology, JCL
• Applications: Accounting, Manufacturing, Insurance, Health Care, Retailing, Service Support, Publishing, Marketing, Golf Tournament Management, Public Utility
• Hardware: HP3000, HP9000, Compaq, Apple, Dell, Wang, Prime, ADDS, Scantron
• OS: UNIX, HP/UX, NT, MPE, Pick, MVS, MS-DOS, Windows, AMXW

WORK EXPERIENCE

Confidential current
Acting as a Sales and Leasing Consultant

Confidential (Contract) (Oct 2008)
Performed Document Control activities and generated new standards for file naming and
handling for Air Force project

Confidential (Contract) (Sep 2008)
Created custom AR statements utilizing Brio 9.2.

Confidential (Full Time Employee)
Senior Consultant (Jan 2006 - Aug 2008)
Added to the TAHP Port team at Tufts Health Plan because of multiple years of experience functioning in a variety of roles in both the HP3000 and the HP9000 environments. Over the course of more than two years worked to successfully test a conversion of critical company systems to a more sustainable hardware platform (moving processing from the HP3000 MPE platform to the HP9000 UNIX platform)

Gained invaluable practical experience in Software QA and earned CSTE certification from the Quality Assurance Institute. Developed Unit Test Plans, Integration Test Plans and Parallel Test Plans as well as tracking mechanisms for issues and problems encountered in the course of testing.

Created standards and documentation for the benefit of newer members of the QA team. Worked closely with the user community at Tufts to perform additional validations of data and functionality as required. Made significant contributions to process improvements as the testing procedures were in a state of flux.

Confidential (Contract)(Jul2005 - Dec 2005)
Working on a contract basis supporting existing applications and developing new modules as required. Environment was Amisys software running on an HP3000 utilizing COBOL, Image, View and the Powerhouse Suite.

Confidential (Full Time Employee) (Nov 2003 - May 2005)
Performed multiple duties in support of Accounting Department as well as support and development for the extensive distribution operation. Evaluated alternatives for Enterprise Software. Designed and implemented PC-based tools to bring Custom Graphics Department online and interface with Mitchell-Humphries Accounting System.

Utilized both Mainframe (QUIZ) and client-server (Crystal) reporting tools to generate custom reporting for various parts of the business

Confidential (Contract) (Apr 2001 - May 2003)
Utilized Powerbuilderand PFC to support applications unique to the Power Industry. Developed new applications using SQL, PL-SQL and Visual Basic, supported existing web apps written using various tools. Spent considerable time interfacing with the user community to resolve production issues and help formulate work requests for system enhancements.

Part of effort to utilize Crystal Enterprise to generate extensive reporting (200 reports) for submittal to Mass DPU. Formulated report specs in conjunction with users, then created and debugged reports. Utilized prototyping as much as possible, followed by regular meetings with users. Performed extensive QA on reports and formatted them for transmission to the Commonwealth of MA using Crystal utilities and output formatting.

Confidential (Contract) (Nov 2000 - Mar 2001)
Wrote new application to interface Out-of-State Provider data from Outside Vendor with existing Amisys system. Primarily utilized COGNOS suite of products (QUIZ, QUICK, QTP).

Confidential (Contract) (Apr 2000 - Oct 2000)
Utilized Crystal, Access, BrioQuery, BrioSQR, SQL, PL-SQL and BrioPortal with Oracle and Sybase databases to resolve backlog of user requests for reporting within Employee Services Organization.
Participated in effort to design and populate a Data Warehouse.

Confidential (Contract) (Jan 2000 - Apr 2000)
Utilized COBOL, QUIZ, QUICK and QTP to fulfill user requests for manufacturing operation. Modified production JCL as required and coordinated production moves.

Confidential (Contract) (Nov 1997 - Dec 1999)
Was project lead developing FDA-mandated system to record results of tests performed during installation of medical monitoring equipment all around the world. Arranged for assignment of resources from around the division as needed.

Confidential (Contract) (May 1997 - Nov 1997)
Supported the International Equity Group. Utilized Quiz and Quick to generate custom
reporting to support fund managers and financial analysts. Coordinated changes to existing JCL and created new JCL as required for new reports.

Confidential (Contract) (Sep 1996 - May 1997)
Support Order Entry, Distribution, Accounting and Manufacturing applications in an HP3000 environment (Cognos, COBOL, IMAGE, JCL). Support move of operation to Austin TX, performing training and support of personnel at the new company. Spent considerable time supporting and modifying EDI applications in use at company for coordination with vendors

Confidential (Contract) (Sep 1994 - Sep 1996)
During first year assumed responsibility for admin and support of HP3000 hardware and
software (primary application being Multiview accounting software). Resolved production/upgrade issues and resolved all user requests.
During second year fulfilled same role on UNIX platform when company converted to that platform. Learned Oracle Developer and developed of new software using that tool.

Confidential (Contract) (Apr 1994 - Sep 1994)
Confidential (Contract) (Oct 1993 - Apr 1994)
Confidential (Contract) (Oct 1992 - Oct 1993)
Confidential (Contract) (Apr 1992 - Oct 1992)
Confidential(Contract) (Apr 1991 - Apr 1992)
Confidential (Contract) (Jul 1989 - Jan 1991)
Confidential(Contract) (Jul 1988 - Jul 1989)
Confidential (Contract) (Apr 1988 - Jul 1988)

Confidential (Full Time Employee)(1984 - 1988)
As Manager of Software Development chose software development tools to be used, researched and created system design and detailed software specs, and supervised software development team using PROGSPEC, IMAGE and VIEW to create business applications on a HP3000. Project involved replacing AS400's in regional offices with HP3000s and converting data entry functions to new hardware. Data entry software could not be converted and was not documented, so I had to gain an understanding of existing data entry functions (AP, AR and General Ledger), and then generate detailed specs for new software which had to be developed.
As Manager of Technical Services coordinated construction of ten remote computer rooms and hardware installs, developed and enforced operational standards and procedures, and performed on-site training of operators and users at remote sites.

Confidential (Full Time Employee) (1981-1984)
As a Senior Programmer Analyst in the MIS department, maintained accounting, product recall and manufacturing software. Developed new manufacturing cost accounting system from scratch (during which time became intimately familiar with HP structured design and project management system. Also in charge of project to replace IBM keypunch machines with HP PC's running keypunch emulation software.

EDUCATION

• MBA (concentration in Finance)
• BA