SUMMARY:

• Twenty (22) years of experience as a software solution developer on many different platforms.
• I am an expert problem solver and solutions innovator.
• 8 years of experience in object - oriented programming and 17 years of experience in the iSeries and AS/400 environment.
• Proven skills in developing object-oriented online solutions in C#.NET, Java, GOSU and Visual Basic
• Application experience in Object Oriented (OO) design, Insurance (Home & Auto), Retail, Logistics, Data Warehousing, Manufacturing, Distribution, Pharmaceutical Manufacture and Distribution, Supply Chain, Insurance, Finance and Distributed Database systems.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Platforms: Windows: Server 2003, 7 MS SQL Server 2008AS/400 (iSeries V5R4)Oracle

Languages: C#JAVA J2EE (1.5)XMLJSPHTML SSIS/SSRSCL/400RPG IV ILE (Free-form)COBOL ILEVB 6.0(COM/DCOM)SQL/400 VBACGIDEV2 GOSUSoftware: Visual Studio 2013Guidewire ClaimCenterEclipse STS 2.6NServiceBusSpringMaven/SubversionMKS Implementer WebSphere ServerDB2/400DBU 6.0Crystal ReportsTurnoverHawkeyeMAPICSJDA E3 Trim

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Developer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Utilized C# (using Spring and Nservicebus) on Visual Studio 2013 and Gosu in Guidewire ClaimCenter to create and maintain Integrations to internal services and third-party vendors (including Credit Card payments, MVR, CLUE, Audatex, Policy Search…)
• Create/Maintain reporting applications for reporting to Departments of Insurance for a number of states using SQL, SSIS and SSRS
• Assist in Production Support and Test Environment maintenance
• American Commerce Insurance (ACIC) ( )
• Platforms: AS400 iSeries V5R4, MS Windows
• Packages: SIS (Specialty Insurance Services) version V2 & V12
• Software: Websphere Server, Eclipse STS 2.6, Apache Tomcat 7.0
• Utilizing: Java 1.5, RPG IV (free-form) ILE w/SQL, SQL, HTML, MS Office XP

Programmer Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed and maintained Java applications and utilities designed to support remote agent policy rating and creation (stored on the iSeries), PDF document creation and third-party policy creation.
• Designed and maintained interfaces for Lexus Nexus (Choicepoint), KY Tax Jurisdiction and others.
• Maintained systems dealing in Insurance (Home & Auto), Tax and Print
• Designed and maintained the Policy Book Roll-over system
• Created a batch FTP system to replace a modem based system
• Allowed the company to import over $1,000,000 in new business

Production Support

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Software Development
• Design, Development, Maintenance, Support and Installation
• Turning Point (MAPICS)
• Supported system by fixing bugs
• Created system enhancements and reports
• JDA E3
• Migrated from exporting importing from DEBS system to Turning Point (MAPICS)
• Wrote and Installed applications to support Import of data from Turning Point.
• Maintained data (including full reload of Demand history and Item database)
• Upgraded package to E3 AWR 2006.2.4
• Utilized CGIDEV2 to create web-enabled applications that interact with iSeries programs written in RPG IV and data stored in iSeries.
• Data ETL and Reporting to MS Excel and Access XP using MS Query & VB Script.
• Utilized VB Script to automatically import raw data into a Pivot Table and perform formatting and calculate fields.
• Utilized ODBC and iSeries data transfer (*.dtf)
• AS400 iSeries System Support and Operations
• Performed System Administrator role.
• Installed external Internet Access for iSeries and Maintained Web Server
• Maintained Web Security and User Accounts
• Upgrade system - from V5R3 to V5R4
• Applied PTF Patches
• Full system backups
• Hardware
• PCs (Windows 2000 thru Vista)
• Printers
• Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator
• Networks
• Installed wireless network and security for PCs and printers.
• Installed Internet access for facility
• Linked facility to iSeries remotely via internet
• Support (Remote and On-site) of networking issues
• Linked SystemI to internet for internet applications
• MS Exchange email server
• Maintained operations of the Exchange server
• Setup users to connect to Server and External email sources.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Utilizing: VB 6.0, SQL Server 8.0, Windows Server 2003 & XP, COM/DCOM, MSMQ
• Project: Provided Analysis, Design and Implementation for a system that handles data communications between the corporate database and remote kiosk sales units.
• Upgraded VB projects (including DLLs and OCXs) and transitioned system to private queues
• Incorporated projects into a code utility (Subversion) for to be stored and shared in a distributed development environment.
• Maintained Corporate Database and broadcast data to individual kiosk databases.
• Setup a model/test server for migration to “clean” server environment.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Utilizing: AS400 RPG IV ILE & FREE w/ embedded SQL, XML, Turnover, Hawkeye
• Project: Logistics, Sales & Warehouse Mgt.
• In corporate state-mandated Pedigree tracking number for all external product movement for PharmPack division
• Participated in Design, Development, Implementation and Create Presentation
• Supported the installed project dealing directly with end-users
• Tested and Supported Pedigree projects in DISTRAK

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Utilized: AS400 (iSeries) RPG IV free ILE, SQL, JAVA, XML, Websphere, MS Excel, VB, DBU, CL, Client Access & FTP
• Fisher Scientific Whs Mgt project to interface their shipping addresses with UPS database.
• Utilized: RPG IV ILE FREE, Websphere & SQL.
• Accessed remote data in the UPS database via XML messages using data queues.
• Imported data delivered from Mainframe into AS/400 tables.
• FedEx Expanded Address capabilities to 11-digit Zip Code.
• Utilized: RPG IV ILE FREE, Websphere, SQL and XML.
• Change affected ALL FEDEX distribution zones and delivery assignments.
• Interfaced with JAVA applications using XML messages using data queues.
• Confidential Development and ETL services.
• Utilized: RPG IV ILE FREE, SQL, and VBA.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Supported several lines of business: Automobile, Marine, Mobile Home
• Maintained SIS (Specialty Insurance Services) systems. Including:
• Implemented the Rater (Rate Quote System) for Commercial Auto
• Maintained tables used by the Rater to generate rate quotes.
• Supported Billing and Claims systems
• Developed interfaces and reports as per specs from client at Chicago Mutual.
• Created documentation and manuals of projects and changes for end-users
• Also, designed a system to transfer ownership of policies from one agent to another.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Lead Programmer on Access Database Development and Maintenance projects
• Supported Sales, Shipping, Receiving & Warehousing
• Skills used include: VB 6.0, VBA scripts & SQL.
• Provided systems analysis, report enhancement and on-call support.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed Analysis, Design, Development and Implementation of applications written in COBOL and CL for the Distribution and Specialty Chemical Group.
• Application Development & Maintenance. Modified programs in VB 6.0. Created reports using DB2 on AS400, Access 97 & 2000 and Crystal Reports.
• Application Support. Administered a SQL Server database.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Created an automated FTP/ETL process, using RPG IV, where an area on the AS400 is watched for new files. If a new and expected file is detected the system runs corresponding commands and programs to process the file.
• Supported the data-warehousing project utilizing AS/400 COBOL and SQL.
• Maintained the Lawson financial software mainly in the benefits area.
• Designed and developed database for support screens through Visual Basic and MS Access.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed the full life-cycle development of an ETL and Data Modeling project. Written in COBOL ILE w/ embedded SQL and CL.
• I administered Turnover to install the full project.
• This project was designed to track product movement within physical warehouses and pinpoint problem areas based on a complex set of business rules.
• This project saved Confidential over $200,000 a year in labor cost.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Part of a Y2K implementation team.
• Analyzed, coded and tested Payroll Y2K changes written in COBOL.
• Created programs and data conversion utilities coded in RPG 400.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Programmer Analyst. Developed and maintained Financial and Accounting applications using COBOL on AS400. Primary on-call support person. Utilized Visual Basic 6.0, Microsoft Access and Crystal Reports with the AS/400, NT Server and SQL Server.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Developed and maintained accounting systems utilizing DIBOL on SCO UNIX.