SUMMARY:

• I have twenty - five years experience in all phases of Enterprise Systems Development in MVS, z/OS, VM, and Client-Server environments utilizing a diverse selection of systems software. I have performed Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, and Implementation on the system and program level, as well as providing complete
• Production Support and Migration for complex legacy applications. Specific software experiences include VS-COBOL, COBOL-II, PL/I, CICS/VS, DB2, SQL& SQL/DS, IMS-DB, VSAM, IDCAMS, ISPF Dialog Manager, BMS, JCL, REXX, CMS Exec, TSO/Clist, SAS, IBM Utilities, and many others. Panvalet, Endevor, Not VSE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Programmer

Confidential, Racine, Wisconsin

Responsibilities:

• Performed analysis and modifications to IMS-DB/DC on-line programs to correct real-time pricing inaccuracies. I also implemented modifications to a batch reporting process to prevent incomplete reports from being published.

Programmer

Confidential, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Responsibilities:

• Rewrote SAS programs to in corporate additional data from DB2 tables. Converted a server-based SAS system to execute on the host, eliminating the need to manually transfer data monthly, and providing truly adhoc reporting capabilities.

Consultant

Confidential, Tampa, Florida

Responsibilities:

• Obtained specialized from software vendor and developed programs to validate account conversions as well as programs to produce Infopoint form records from existing account data. Specifically, performed design, analysis, programming, testing and implementation.

Senior Programmer/Analyst

Confidential, Tampa, Florida

Responsibilities:

• Involved in a remediation of a third party order processing system to support the ISO mandated the expansion of the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) from 10 to 13 digits. Specific duties included the modification of affected DB2 tables and stored procedures, COBOL programs, QMF procedures and reports as well as CICS programs and BMS maps.

Application Technical Specialist

Confidential, Oldsmar, Florida

Responsibilities:

• I provided application programming and production support for legacy applications using PL/I and CICS/VS and DB2. Specific projects included the migration of legacy applications to Enterprise PL/1, DB2 V8 and the z/OS Language Environment. PL/I, REXX, DB2, QMF, and Dialog Manager used for all MVS based Extraction, Reporting, and Administration functions on the server. Replaced proprietary third party file transfer method with public domain ftp protocols.

Consulting Analyst

Confidential, Richardson, Texas

Responsibilities:

• Phase I consisted of performing a Detailed Analysis of Confidential existing Domestic Routing system in preparation for a major functional revision to support NPA/NNX portability. Following acceptance of the Detailed Analysis, I performed Database Design, Coding, Testing, and Documentation of this revision. This large system was/is written in PL/1 and accesses DB2 Databases via SQL.

Consultant

Confidential, Franklin Park, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Performed analysis of the functionality of a 4GL based statistical reporting system to create a General Specification for a Y2K compliant replacement system. Migrated/Converted cataloged procedures using SuperTracs to Connect:Mailbox.
• Also developed was Confidential on-line application for cloning IMS/DB database segments using REXX and Dialog Manager.
• Also provided production support for abnormal terminations and performed modifications to and testing of various COBOL-II programs on Confidential as needed basis.

Confidential, Warrenville, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• I provided all analysis, programming, and operational support for the Revenue Accounting System (RAS). This system reported revenues and provided invoices for all pipeline customers and affiliates and was adapted to provide input to the SAP Financial system. I simultaneously provided the same services for the
• High Island Pipeline Stock Accounting System (HIPS). This system analyzed scheduling and shipping information for a multi-owner underwater pipeline. The system provided detailed reporting of quantity and quality information for the crude oil shipped to the pipeline’s owners. These systems were written in PL/I with DMS panels in a VM/CMS environment with batch processing performed with a mixture of CMS Execs and REXX procedures. This project included the migration of Legacy Data from the mainframe applications to Microsoft Access 8.0 for Y2K re-mediation purposes, as well as the development of Tables, Queries, and Reports using MS Access.

Consultant

Confidential, Tinley Park, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Performed programming for the conversion of Confidential existing domestic order management application for worldwide processing. Tasks included analysis and programming of modules to allow the processing of foreign currencies and languages. This application was written in COBOL-II and CICS/VS and utilized ADR Datacom databases and VSAM files.

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Supported the production operation of the Credit Card Marketing Information System (CCMIS). This included modification of all existing procedures to be DFHSMS compliant as well as migration of the system to a parallel sysplex environment. Developed a program to provide the Customer Information Warehouse (CIW) with all of the data currently produced by the CCMIS system by utilizing existing corporate databases. This allowed Amoco to cease operation of the CCMIS system.

Confidential, Joliet, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Developed a new on-line system for tracking the safety given to contractors and visitors Confidential a large chemical manufacturing plant. This system was developed using REXX, ISPF Dialog Manager, and SQL/DS in a VM/CMS environment.

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Provided programming support for a regional Marketing Information System using PL/I, IMS-DB, and VSAM. Specific duties included systems analysis, modification, testing, and implementation. Developed a prototype Desktop Database Analysis System utilizing Microsoft Visual Basic.

Confidential, Northbrook, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities included the development of Confidential invoice variance report and yearly maintenance changes to various sales and commission programs. Also completion, testing, and implementation of various programs developed by another programmer.

Confidential, Des Plaines, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Developed Confidential on-line interface program to allow customers with various mini and microcomputer based purchasing systems to communicate with a mainframe based order-processing system. This program was developed using CICS, COBOL-II, IDMS, and ADS/O. Specific tasks included communications protocol analysis, program analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation.

Confidential, Des Plaines, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities included analysis, design, coding, and testing of enhancements to Confidential existing IMS-DB/DC customer billing system to support a new service order processing system being developed. Specifically, added three new segments

Confidential, Niles, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Performed detailed analysis resulting in the development of programming specifications for Confidential interface between several business unit systems and a corporate executive information system (EIS). Also designed and developed programs for the recovery of historical information from the aforementioned business unit systems for input to the

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Was added to a team responsible for the development of a fixed deadline CICS based system that replaced punch cards as input to all policy processing. Confidential, Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois 1
• Participated in the installation and implementation of the Management Sciences America (MSA) accounts payable system. Specific tasks included the design, development, testing, and implementation of several interfaces to and from existing in-house financial applications. The MSA A/P system was CICS, COBOL, and Information Expert (4GL) and utilized VSAM files while the in-house applications were IMS-DC and COBOL based and used IMS-DB databases.
• Participated in the development of both the validation and reporting system (VRS), Confidential interface between a new Unisys based item processing system and several IBM based commercial banking systems as well as the account analysis system (AAS), a system which analyzes the specific services used by customers to determine the profitability of the various services currently offered by the bank as well as creating account statements.

Confidential, Joliet, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Researched the feasibility using Computer Associates DUO product for the conversion of existing DOS batch applications to MVS, including the conversion of a prototype application. Managed all phases of development of Confidential interface between a third-party accounting system and Confidential existing in-house general ledger system. Participated in functional validation of vendor software and the conversion of vendor supplied JCL to installation standards.

Confidential, Schaumburg, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Modified the Florida Software installment load system to serve the business needs of the automotive leasing division and the accounting department. This included the analysis, design, programming and implementation of Confidential interface to Confidential existing accounts payable system. Additionally, developed the process for the existing retail lending data to be converted to formats usable by the Florida Software system. Also modified several Florida Software internal sub-routines to facilitate the reprinting of batch reports.

Confidential, Warrenville, Ill

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design and development of both the Source Code Comparison Facility which performed a logical, automated comparison between the current and proposed version of a source program and the Program Complexity Calculation Facility, which analyzed source programs and assigned a complexity factor for each logical paragraph within the program as well as the program itself.

Confidential, Rochester, Minnesota

Responsibilities:

• Participated in the development of a major new software product utilizing PL/I and DB2 in CICS. Developed product programs, interface test programs, and performed product testing.

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the development of Confidential on-line commercial credit finance system using CICS and COBOL. Responsible for sub-system design, program design, programming, and system testing.

Confidential, Deerfield, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Provided technical support for a mini-computer based medical equipment sales and rental system.

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Converted a MANTIS based financial application to PL/I. Modified Confidential on-line order tracking system to accommodate multiple geographic areas.

Confidential, Northbrook, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Was responsible for the development of Confidential on-line policy production auditing system using PL/I and CICS. Enhanced the existing PL/I, CICS, and IMS-DB based policy production system to allow the manual rating of policies to be performed on-line.

Confidential, Maywood, Illinois

Responsibilities:

• Developed various applications using PL/I, COBOL, CICS, and VSAM. Specific duties included analysis, design, programming, testing, and implementation.