iSeries Developer Resume

SUMMARY

Senior Lead Programmer Analyst with proven career track of leading the design, coding, testing, deployment and support of COBOL software systems.
Demonstrated technical skill set with expertise in conducting extensive QA testing to identify and resolve issues to ensure system performance and enhanced user experiences.
Recognized for advanced experience in designing and developing technical solutions that satisfy business requirements for function, performance, security and sustainability.
Project leadership experience combining background in coordinating 20+ project resources and developing process improvements to support business and client goals. Acquired a G5 security clearance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential iSeries Developer

Responsibilities:

Coordinated and administered software changes using various tools, including COBOL, RPG IV, RPG Freeform, CL, Synon 2E, DDS and DDL, as well as SQL queries to process DB2 databases.
Utilized a broad range of technologies to complete system setup within an Agile environment; solutions included Cisco Connect, Access Client Solutions, Rational Developer for iSeries, X - Analysis, Libraries, LMI/Aldon, Team Foundation Server, Confluence and Vista applications.
Administered and configured system, ensuring alignment with client’s business requirements and daily/annual loan processing volume.
Conducted system testing to identify bugs and ensure optimal performance post-setup.

Confidential

Senior COBOL Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

Provided 24/7 support for various critical systems, including mutual funds, networking, transfer of assets, cost basis, ACATS, memo seg and compliance systems.
Utilized DDS, CL and SQL queries to process DB2 databases.
Selected to lead a critical project with a very strict 10-week deadline, which focused on bringing system to regulatory compliance to prevent a significant fine.
Provided leadership and supervision to a project team of 20 resources, delegating project tasks to ensure on-time completion. Restructured the project plan according to specification changes, conducted system analysis and facilitated project meetings to discuss roadblocks and communicate project status.
Contributed to the onboarding of a key client that was initially concerned with the timeliness of internal processes; recommended and led the restructuring of various programs and introduced additional cycle, enabling an expedited transaction processing time that met client’s expectations. Signed the client, bringing in a large portfolio in assets.
Introduced an enhanced testing process to ensure that all system bugs and issues were identified and resolved prior to hand-off to Quality Assurance (QA) team. Received recognition for efforts and diligence.

Confidential

Lead COBOL Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

Supported numerous critical systems, including automated option expiration, annuities, mutual funds, networking, cage, ACATS and portfolio systems.
Utilized DDL, JCL and ENFORM queries to process Enscribe databases.
Restored trust from client that was at-risk of terminating their contract due to system not meeting their performance expectations. Introduced system enhancements and resolved key issues, securing contract renewal.
Partnered with business team to introduce improvements to a new system that was unreliable and inconsistent; implemented new system functionalities and resolved bugs to bring system to business standards prior to deployment to ensure user satisfaction.
Created FIXML structured files using NMCOBOL.
Provided training, coaching and mentoring for junior resources during various projects to ensure project completion within schedule and client expectations.
Developed and executed test scenarios and test cases for testing procedures to drive deployment success.
Executed numerous system development projects with a consistent record of meeting requirements on-time, within budget and according to QA and compliance standards.