TECHNICAL SKILLS:

SKILLS: RPG - 25+ years, COBOL- 5+ years, PC Database Software - 6+ years, Microsoft Project 2013 ~ 2 years

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential -Pittsburgh, PA

Consultant-ERP System Admin

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to adding/removing users from the system based on hire/term notifications, maintaining tape rotation, and monitoring for abnormal job ends.

Confidential - Pittsburgh, PA

Consultant-Senior Developer

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities included, but were not limited to leading modernization development; utilizing modules, service programs, procedures, binding directories, RPG ILE, RPG Free, embedded SQL, RDi, and ALDON. Complete testing, implementation and maintenance of supported applications on an IBM iSeries.

Confidential -Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Developer

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities included, but were not limited to assisting various project leads in keeping track of project timelines; work with remote IT groups in documenting status of projects and assisting with tracking down solutions; learn project management essentials, assist in system conversion processes. Also participate in a new group of BA’s and Functional analysts to discuss/plan solutions within the entire IT group. Managing current WMS solution and working to add additional facilities onto the platform.

Cornerstone ConsultingConsultant-RPG Developer/Analyst

Confidential -Pittsburgh, PA

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities included, but were not limited to recommending documentation software for a client’s iSeries system, creating documentation on the client’s system from order entry through invoicing of product. Work with HQ mgmt and remote IT manger to create timeline of projects and present weekly status updates of progress.

Confidential -Belle Vernon, PA

Systems Analyst/Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities included, but were not limited to leading development, testing, implementation and maintenance of supported applications utilizing RPG (II, III, IV, ILE & Free), CL, OCL, QUERY/400 on an IBM iSeries. Work with internal/external clients to assist in sending/receiving file thru the IFS system and updating Host files as needed. Assist in writing Business Functional specifications as well as the IT Technical documents. Supervised/Monitored iTera HA product and upgraded iSeries as needed.

Confidential -New Castle, PA

Systems Analyst/Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Using Confidential Signature software, responsibilities included, but were not limited to leading development, testing, implementation and maintenance of supported applications utilizing RPG IV/ILE on an IBM iSeries. Analyze applications to understand how they interact with users and other systems throughout the institution. Work with others on a 24x7 on-call schedule to ensure full support of systems functionality and availability.
• Assisted in converting acquired bank’s accounts into Sky’s Confidential System, primarily responsible for the CIF conversion programs and data mapping, as well as some loan conversion, data mapping and amortization programs.
• Successfully completed the American Bankers Association ‘Principles of Banking’ course.

Confidential -New Castle, PA

Consultant-Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Using Confidential Signature software, maintained applications programs utilizing RPGIV/ILE on an IBM iSeries.

Confidential -Pittsburgh, PA

Sr. Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and upgrade AS/400 utilizing RPG III/400, COBOL/400, CL, DDS and QUERY/400, write programs specified to user-needs. Perform OS/400 PTF system maintenance as needed. Upgrade OS/400 to V4R5 in March 2001 and then to V5R1 in March 2003. Wrote a HIPPAA compliant EDI transaction program. Created an AS/400 Intranet package to move a contract from a Lotus Notes environment to a web-based application, using RPG ILE, HTML, Java Script and XML parsing.

Confidential -Pittsburgh, PA

Consultant-Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Write all Front-end/Back-End and Test Plan Specifications for the Oracle developers for the user community.

Confidential -Pittsburgh, PA

Consultant-Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked with all phases of Inbound and Outbound EDI transaction sets to ensure daily integrity using HARBINGER (formerly PREMENOS). Worked directly with Trading Partners to correct and resubmit transactions if needed.

Confidential -Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Used the IBM AS/400 utilizing RPG/400, CL, and QUERY/400, wrote programs specified to user-needs. Designed all required shipping documentation (Bill of Lading, Manifests, Invoices, UCC Bar Code Labels, Packing Labels). Designed files/reports for various EDI Transaction Sets (810, 850, 860, 864, 211). Automated EDI Inbound/Outbound. Applied Software PTF Tapes when needed. Modified existing programs from Friedman Software. Upgraded AS/400 Operating System to V4R4. Responsible for supervising one Programmer.

Confidential -Pittsburgh, PA

Consultant-Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Using the IBM AS/400 utilizing RPG/400, CL, and QUERY/400, wrote programs specified to user-needs. Modified existing programs from J.D. Edwards Software. Assisted with conversion from AS/400 CISC to AS/400 RISC Machines.

Confidential -Greensburg, PA

Consultant-Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Using the IBM AS/400 utilizing RPG/400, CL, and QUERY/400, wrote programs specified to user-needs. Performed weekend and month-end closes on a rotating schedule. Monitored length of run-time on existing jobs, analyzed for possible RPG or CL changes and/or enhancements to improve maximum system through-put. Submitted on-line product usage/purchase analysis files to corporate customer sites/vendors. Started installation and testing of ROADSHOW INTERNATIONAL for Order/Truck/Route downloading and uploading of files for a more cost-efficient and timesaving delivery of product to customers within their specified time-windows.

Confidential -Oakmont, PA

Consultant-Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Designed and implemented programs written in RPG/400, RPG II for an IBM AS/400 and an IBM System 36; documented current NOVELL LAN structure, maintained daily backup of network.

Confidential - Pittsburgh, PA

Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Designed and implemented programs written in RPG/400; configured/designed all aspects of the AS/400; completed migration from an IBM System 36 and thoroughly tested all applications as converted for data integrity and compilation errors; used Client Access/400 and RUMBA for downloading and uploading month-end files; designed, coded, and maintained multi-user applications using Microsoft FoxPro 2.6 for Windows; installed all PC software on PC's located in-house and at our other facilities located in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Confidential -Pittsburgh, PA

Consultant-Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Designed, coded, and maintained multi-user applications using Microsoft FoxPro 2.5 for Windows and SQL; business report generation; manage specific team project assignments; consult on various system problems; working experience with NOVELL LAN.

Confidential -Uniontown, PA

Consultant-System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Applications programming and project management for systems design; experience with IMS-Query 2.1 and Progress 4.2 for generating complex business reports on both Unix and Symix systems; maintained system backup and month-end processing; installed hardware and associated equipment; managed system problems for remote sites; maintained all in-house and remote phone usage.

Confidential -Pittsburgh, PA

Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Applications development using RPGII and dBase IV; interface, support, and reconfiguration of the IBM System 36, related peripherals and remote terminal and PC locations; diagnosed and repaired various hardware malfunctions; assisted users with on-line systems problems, along with keeping accurate problem logs; installed and relocated cables; working experience with CASE software.

Confidential -Binghamton, NY

Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Applications programming and information systems development using Paradox; assisted and trained user-departments in the use of PC's and software packages; working experience with Chembase, Chemdraw, Chemshare, and Chemtran software.

Confidential -Vestal, NY

Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Applications programming using RPGII and Ryan-McFarland COBOL; applications consisted of accounts payable, accounts, receivable, general ledger, inventory, liquid fuels management, lubricants, order entry/invoicing, payroll, purchasing, and sales.

Confidential -Pittsburgh, PA

User Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Assisted faculty, staff, and students in the use of the IBM 4381 computer system, personal computers, and related software; diagnosed hardware malfunctions and referred for repairs as appropriate; interviewed and recommended students for assistants; provided, scheduling, and supervision for student assistants; maintained usage records for resource accounting statistics.

Confidential - Pittsburgh, PA

Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Applications programming in RPGII on an IBM System 36; assisted and trained user-departments on programming and/or procedure changes; installed new software releases; acquired improved written and verbal skills from working directly with users.