SUMMARY:

Over 26 years Information Systems experience with emphasis on requirements gathering, systems analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging and implementation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Hardware/Software: COBOL II, DB/2, QMF, IMS, IMS DB/DC, DL/I, CICS, MVS, TSO, Sequential/VSAM/GDG files, JCL/PROCS using symbolic variables, Fileaid, Macro 4 Insync, Endevor, Xpediter, TraceMaster, Dumpmaster, AS/400, IBM z/OS Mainframe, Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Lync, Visio, Sharepoint).

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed development for the Confidential Reform initiative.
• Created the Bi - directional system to send and receive files between Confidential Dental Claims system and the customers.
• Devised the Reconciliation processor for matching out-of-pocket expenses between the Medical and Dental systems.
• Created new programs and updated existing code for DB2 and IMS data retrieval.
• Composed job flowcharts, program specs and testing documentation.
• Testing tools utilized Tracemaster interactive debugger and Macro4 Insync data manipulation.
• Developed the Active Duty Dental Program system for the Confidential .
• This system administers benefits to Active Duty Service Members worldwide.
• Worked with Claims systems to correctly extract DB2 data. Interacted with Java developers to load the DB2 data to Network Attached Storage (NAS) drives.
• Created programming specs, coded and unit/system/acceptance tested. Received an ADP Level II security clearance for this project.
• Created the invoicing system for the eCommerce project.
• Coded the extract programs for the retrieval of the invoice, receivable and income data from DB2 tables. Developed the files to create the invoice pages and the roster.
• Collaborated with the print room to ensure format correctness.
• Received an ADP Level III security clearance for this project.
• Developed the Group Automated Delinquency,
• Collections, and Cancellations (GADCC) subsystem of the Dental Claims Processing System.
• Met with the customer to develop business requirements.
• Created programming specs, coded and unit tested.
• In conjunction with business analysts and the customer, created system and acceptance test cases.
• Implemented and provided oncall support.
• All work was performed in COBOL II using Endevor accessing DB2 databases.
• Testing tools included QMF, Xpediter interactive debugger and Macro4 Insync data manipulation.
• Worked in The Confidential ( Confidential ) subsystem of the Claims Processing System.
• Responsible for the Billing and Electronic Funds Transfer systems that identify customers for billing and facilitate payments electronically between banks.
• The position involved new development, maintenance and error support with emphasis on analysis and problem solving.
• This work was performed in COBOL II via Endevor and Panvalet accessing DB2 and IMS databases.
• Testing utilized QMF, Xpediter, Fileaid and Macro4 Insync.
• Performed maintenance in the OSCAR claims processing system. Worked closely with business analysts to ensure correct unit and acceptance testing.
• All work was performed in COBOL II using Endevor accessing IMS databases and DB2 tables. Testing tools included Xpediter interactive debugger and Macro4 Insync data manipulation.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Maintained and developed new programs for the PACE cardholder system using COBOL II and VSAM in a CICS environment.
• Subsystems included claims processing, eligibility and nightly batch cycles.
• Debugging tools utilized Fileaid and SmartTest from Confidential .
• Led development for the Direct Load system that inserted new groups of subscribers into the system as well as applied changes to existing customers.
• The position involved new development, maintenance and abend support with emphasis on analysis.
• This work was performed in COBOL II accessing DB2 tables and IMS databases.
• Testing tools included QMF, FileAid and Platinum for DB2.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Developed and supported the Student Loan Servicing system for the Confidential .
• Programs were written utilizing COBOL II, CICS, DB2, and a code generator tool called Confidential .
• This involved analysis, programming, testing, and documenting mainframe applications.
• Utilized CASE technology to design/develop HMO based Client/Server applications. Systems included Membership, Precertification and Purge in DB2/Oracle platforms.
• Worked closely with DBA Support to ensure system performance.
• Performed analysis, programming, testing and implementation of various IMS DB/DC projects.
• Provided on-call support for the Production and Customer Acceptance nightly batch cycles.
• All work performed on an IBM 3090, IMS DB/DC, IMS BMP, COBOL II, MVS and TSO/ISPF.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed analysis, programming and implementation functions for OSCAR claims processing system.
• Supplied unit/system test plans along with system documentation.
• Utilized IMS DB/DC, IMS BMP, COBOL II, MVS and TSO/ISPF.

Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• New development and maintenance of existing systems.
• The systems were written using COBOL, CICS and VSAM.
• The applications included online purchasing and warehousing subsystems.
• Developed and maintained on-line and BMP programs in an IMS DB/DC environment. Applications include a Manufacturing Tracking system and a Warehouse Conversion project.
• Responsibilities included specification design and DBD/PSB generation.
• Also required a working knowledge of logical relationships as well as utilities such as Datavantage and DLT/0. Utilized Xpediter as an interactive testing tool.
• The systems were written using COBOL, CICS and VSAM. The applications included online purchasing and warehousing subsystems.

Confidential

AS/400 COBOL Programmer

Responsibilities:

• developed and maintained on-line and batch programs as well as data description specifications including the use of subfiles.
• Tested programs using DEBUG and Data File Utility.
• The application was a Client /Server Insurance Claim Processing system which utilized an APPN to develop code at an offsite location.