PROFILE SUMMARY:

Involved in a major role in Development team in Insurance Application using COBOL, DB2, & CICS in Confidential . Been a senior developer for almost 5 years and a team lead for more than two years. Been assigned onsite (New York) for almost a year to support a multi - year Data Migration project of the client using mainframe technology.

SKILL:

• Z/OS
• DB2
• CICS
• QMF
• FILE-Aid
• Serena Changeman
• OPCA
• TWS
• Internet Connection
• Networking
• TCP/IP Configuration
• Remote Administration
• Windows 9x
• Windows NT 4.0
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Assembly Language
• Visual FoxPro 6
• SQL/Plus and PL/SQL
• Oracle 8i / Oracle Developer 6

EXPERIENCE:

COBOL Boot camp Instructor

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Handled the roles of instructor in Host Capability for several batches of COBOL boot camp teaching basic COBOL, JCL, and DB2.

System Analyst / Team Lead / Senior Developer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Onsite support and managed the Data Migration project for the client and test data integrity using COBOL/DB2. The Migration project is a complex, multi-year undertaking that involves software development by Confidential global staff.
• Analyzed and created work plans for the migration phase.
• Supported and had hands-on responsibilities during the testing and live cut runs of the data migration.
• Created high-level design and highly involved in technical development using mainframe technology. Analyzed client requirements and conducted application analysis and development of the functional and technical designs.
• As lead to the team, constantly sharing skills and mentoring junior resources. Providing and recommending best practices and reusable solutions.
• Conducted meetings with client regarding timelines of the migration milestones.
• Ensured successful implementation, coordination, and support of client applications.

System Analyst / Team Lead / Senior Developer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• There are three set of applications that the team are customizing and supporting.
• Blue frog Order Entry using COBO batch/DB2 (stored proc) and .NET
• Insurance Batch Processing using COBOL batch /DB2
• Insurance Online System using CICS/DB2
• Led the team with eight members in technical development projects. The team is an extension of the Insurance Services Support of the client, which supports the insurance and annuity business applications of the firm.
• Primary roles are System Analysis and Design but also highly involved in technical development using COBOL/DB2/CICS.
• Other roles are:
• Managed the team to ensure that the project deliverables are in adherence to the client and Confidential quality standards.
• Independently performed the code review.
• Ensured the code satisfies the design specifications and complies with project standards.
• Fixed all detected errors in accordance with the schedule.
• Developed updates and maintains the application test plan in accordance with the client and project needs and methodology.
• Created test models, data, plans and scripts.
• Created common test data that can be used by multiple test phases.
• Developed the application’s functional and volume tests.
• Resolved the deficiencies of the application that arise from the testing process.
• Performed any test review.

System Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Created and documented Software & Technical Requirements Specification in accordance with Life Insurance operations, business rules and processes.

Business System Analyst / Programmer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• System Analysis & Design.
• Designed & developed Hotel Information System in accordance with hotel operations and guidelines from thorough analysis of project specification to coding and implementation.

Programmer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• System Analysis & Design, Development and Administration.
• Developed new system in accordance with new insurance guidelines from thorough analysis of project specification to coding and implementation. Maintained and customized existing Underwriting System.
• Database Management.
• Checked data entry validation when new or customized system is being implemented.
• Editing of wrong data entries are made as per superior advice.
• Data conversions are done manually for proper formatting to be patterned with current data structure.
• Customizations of database structure are done when it is needed to make sure storing of data is correct.
• Network Administration and LAN Installation.
• Attended to network users and gave user account with file restrictions and server access.
• Branch users connect to Head Office through Remote Access Service (dial-up connection) for downloading of generated files in a given time.
• Other branches are interconnected with LAN using cross cable or 4 ports or 8 ports 3COM Office Connect or Direct Cable Connection.
• Backup operation is done daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Hardware Troubleshooting and Repair.
• Assisted technician in troubleshooting and repair.
• Attended to user when minor problem is being encountered with regards to software and hardware.
• Major problem is reported and recorded for further recommendation from superior.
• Involved in computer system setup in head office & branch level.
• Prepared computer for software and hardware configuration.
• Installed system to be used and tested equipment before shifting.
• Gave orientation and to user and Internet connection is given to some branches.
• Report / Data Request Generation.
• Generation of reports or data request is done as per management request.