CAREER SUMMARY:

I am an Information Technology Professional with over 14 years of experience. I have experience with all phases of the System Development Life Cycle. Significant efforts include designing Business Intelligence applications with WebFOCUS on Linux and Unix platforms. I have also developed financial and HR applications in COBOL and FOCUS/ WebFOCUS on a VAX/ALPHA and Unix platform. Also, efforts include development of applications with SQL and PL/SQL in a Unix environment supporting a Banner ERP system (Finance, Student, and HR Banner modules). I have developed the following technical skills:

TECHNICAL SUMMARY:

HARDWARE:IBM PCs and compatibles
IBM Mainframe DEC/VAX DEC/Alpha

OPERATING SYSTEMS:VMS, TSOWindows 95, 98, 2000, NT Unix Linux

LANGUAGES:COBOL JCL JavaScript FOCUS
WebFOCUS HTML DCL SQL PL/SQL VB Script

SOFTWARE: MS Office MS Project MS Outlook PeopleSoft Banner GroupWise JDE TOAD

DATABASE:VSAM DB2 ORACLE SQL Server Access

EDUCATION:

M.B.A., emphasis in Management Information Systems

B.S., Management Information Systems and Marketing

MIS Coursework and Training Completed:
Database Management Systems, Systems Analysis and Design, E-Commerce Application Development and JavaScript, Managing Information Technology, Oracle and SQL, Oracle Forms, Oracle DB Warehouse Builder, FOCUS, WebFOCUS, COBOL, VB.Net, Visual Studio.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Programmer/Analyst; 1/08 – Present
Confidential
St. Louis, MO
Environment: Unix, Oracle, Data Warehouse, SQL, PeopleSoft, JDE, Business Objects

• Develops applications within PeopleSoft to generate Profit and Loss Statements reports in Business Object for Finance department
• Assisted with the project of integrating a newly acquired division within the company’s data systems by helping to create PeopleSoft processes that generated reports within Business Objects for a new product line
• Analyzes users financial information management problems and designs appropriate application development solution JDE end-users
• Develops applications within EPM and Data Manager modules within PeopleSoft
• Translates functional requirements into technical requirements to design application development solutions for users
• Troubleshoots data and process issues to generate technical solutions for end-user
• Resolved data issue that centered around a cost discrepancy associated with the company’s allocation costing methods of mixed pallet/case manufacturing

WebFOCUS Developer; 12/07 – 1/08
Confidential
Minneapolis, MN
Environment: Unix, Oracle, SQL Server, WebFOCUS

• Developed WebFOCUS applications and reports for Enterprise Business Intelligence Department
• Developed technical requirements to provide support for business analysts and end-users
• Analyzed multi-platform system to provide application development support for users
• Generated BI technical solutions for end-user based off of business analyst functional requirements

Business Intelligence Specialist; 12/05 – 10/07
Confidential
St. Louis, MO
Environment: Banner, Unix, Linux, VAX/ALPHA, WebFOCUS, Oracle, SQL, COBOL, DCL, VMS

• Managed the WebFOCUS Executive Dashboard project to created a fully integrated WebFOCUS reporting dashboard for executives at the university
• Migrated about 150 legacy mainframe WebFOCUS reports to WebFOCUS 7.1
• Enabled and provided support to WebFOCUS power and end-users throughout the University’s user communities; ensured information security policies were adhered to and enforced.
• Designed and developed WebFOCUS reporting applications
• Performed WebFOCUS MRE administration
• Collaborated with database administrators and the Business Intelligence Product Manager to plan and coordinate version upgrades and patches.
• Created and delivered WebFOCUS training and support plans for end users.
• Evaluated WebFOCUS 7.1 toolset vs. COGNOS 8 toolset as a part of the Analysis Phase of the Enterprise Data Warehouse Project
• Coordinated the integration efforts for merging BI platforms with enterprise systems and applications, including Banner ERP, the operational data store, and the enterprise data warehouse
• Evaluated and provided input to selection of database/data warehouse components, hardware, relational database management systems, extract, transform, and load (ETL) software, metadata management tools, and database design solutions; produced ETL design guidelines
• Managed user data requirements; designed functional specifications; developed BI reports and front-end applications, such as dashboards and portal channels;
• Provided technical support for Finance, Student, and HR Banner modules
• Created Appworx module and chain processes to accommodate Banner Finance nightly and monthly jobs
• Maintained Banner Finance nightly and monthend Appworx jobs (which include sleep/wake, forapple, etc)
• Modified PL/SQL code to enhance Banner Self Service applications
• Managed and provided technical support for WebXtender, the university’s document imaging system which fully integrates with Banner

Senior Programmer/Analyst; 10/97 – 12/05
Confidential
St. Louis, MO
Environment: Banner, Unix, Oracle, SQL, VAX/ALPHA, COBOL, FOCUS/WebFOCUS, DCL, VMS

• Assisted with a full-scale Banner 7 ERP implementation
• Performed data conversion from legacy system to Banner environment
• Loaded data into Banner tables through SQL Loader processes
• Developed SQL and Shell scripts to generate email notifications to Banner Finance end-users to approve departmental requisitions
• Troubleshooted Banner issues for users and created technical solutions
• Maintained Banner Finance nightly and monthend Appworx jobs (which include sleep/wake, forapple, etc)
• Analyzed user, departmental, and client information management problems and designed appropriate computer software solutions for the Financial Records System.
• Developed financial, accounting, and human resources applications in COBOL and FOCUS on a DEC/VAX platform.
• Developed WebFOCUS applications on a DEC/VAX and Unix platform
• Developed applications in SQL and PL/SQL related to the University’s Banner ERP application to support the Finance office
• Maintained and provides follow-up support for existing computer programs and systems.
• Train users of programs and system.

Computer Information Specialist/Programmer; 4/96 – 10/97
Confidential
St. Louis, MO
Environment: VAX/ALPHA, COBOL, FOCUS, DCL, OPEN VMS

• Developed and managed financial aid information systems with COBOL and FOCUS on a VAX platform
• Developed, designed, and distributed managerial, research, and ad hoc reports.
• Analyzed, enhanced, and maintained automated and manual systems.
• Identified needs, acquisition, and maintenance of microcomputer hardware and software.
• Evaluated new technology and its application in office functions.
• Coordinated and consulted with technical staff and directors and provided technical support, advice, and training to users.

User Support Intern; 5/93 – 9/93
Confidential
St. Louis, MO
Environment: IBM Mainframe, TSO, VSAM, JCL

• Designed a database on an IBM PC to increase efficiency when entering customer records.
• Provided documentation to the user support group through use of software on the IBM mainframe (TSO and VSAM).
• Modified COBOL and JCL programs to maintain specific applications

Computer-Aided Design and Machines Intern; 5/92 – 9/92
Confidential

• Worked on VAX computer systems performing file maintenance in a Computer-Aided Machines/Computer-Aided Design area.

Strategic Management and Financial Planning Intern; 5/91 – 9/91
Confidential

• Assisted with the strategic planning process by performing financial, competitive, and industry analyses.