SUMMARY:

• Highly - skilled Senior Programmer with over 30 years of diverse experience with highly successful financial institutions.
• I am customer focused and quality-oriented.
• Proven experience in applications development using COBOL, DB2, CICS, APS,JCL.
• Developed applications and reports using Pacbase, Easytrieve Plus, COBOL, APS and JCL.
• Demonstrated ability taking on responsibility for multiple interdependent systems and training and leading teams of engineers.
• Proven track record researching and analyzing systems, identifying flaws and project needs then implementing efficient, cost-effective fixes.
• Experienced developing and implementing new software systems that improve organizational efficiency using languages such as Visual Basic.
• Worked in analyzing business requirements, specifications and development of JCLs, Cobol Programs.
• Have Proven Project Life cycle(SDLC) experience in Analysis, Design, Development using AGILE methodology,
• Experience in developing procedure for Quality Assurance analysts that reduced testing time by days using COBOL and JCL.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• COBOL
• IMS
• MVS/JCL
• SDF
• TSO/SPF
• APS
• Changeman
• Endevor
• Librarian
• DB2
• Queries (Data Studio)
• IMS utilities (Syncsort
• File-Aid)
• Micro-focus COBOL
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• IBM Lotus Notes
• Excel
• CICS
• Pacbase
• MODEL204
• Visual Basic 5.0
• Production support
• Disaster Recovery
• Documentation
• Data Dictionary
• VSAM
• SAS
• DYL260
• DYL280
• Easytrieve Plus
• LAN
• Software (R:Base)
• “C”
• Sharepoint
• AQT
• MQ Series
• SPUFI
• QMF
• BatchQMF
• SQR
• RPG-IV i-series
• Beyond Compare.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Columbia, SC

Sr. Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Modified existing AMMS programs for the PCMH MARA Phase 2 project. This included adding functionality to obtain data from other systems such as PIMS and RULES as well as updating SQL code for the ODS pull.
• Modified JCL to accommodate added fields from the ODS pull.
• Provided cycle support for system testing as well as initial production support.
• Shared knowledge with those who were new to the project.

Sr. Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Performing conversions on banking systems that use e-banking.
• Using tools such as UNIX, PuTTY and PL/SQL developer.
• Sharing knowledge with other new hires.

Sr. Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed and provided solution for missing confirmation letters by modifying an existing Microfocus Cobol program on LAN system. This corrected an intermittent problem that occurred near the end of the month. Beyond compare was used during testing to compare production and test files.
• Modified Microfocus Cobol programs on LAN system for benefit descriptors so that payout option code for single or joint annuitants are reported correctly to user clients. DB2 queries were used to validate results.
• Provide test cycle support for releases. Used Microsoft Word and Excel when reporting test results.
• Used Microsoft Outlook to keep colleagues informed of progress on projects.

Sr. Mainframe Developer

Responsibilities:

• Modified IMS Cobol and CICS programs on the mainframe to globalize credit system for North America, Europe and China. This was to accommodate the multiple DB2 tables that were either new or updated for the project. SPUFI’s and DB2 queries were used in testing the joins that are used in the Cobol programs, some within IMS shell. Beyond Compare was used in comparing source and parallel testing.
• Developed specs and test plans for programs to be assigned using Microsoft Word.
• Train less experienced staff regarding coding practices for globalization project.
• Used Microsoft Outlook and Sharepoint to keep colleagues informed of progress on projects.

Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Performed various updates on new Ministry system using RPG-IV on i-series computer. This consisted of updating various RPG-IV programs and DB2 tables for better efficiency. DB2 queries were used to validate results.
• Developed test scripts for the various projects for QA analysts to use when testing changes using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Trained lesser experienced staff members on system.
• Used Microsoft Outlook and Sharepoint to keep colleagues informed of progress on projects.

Mainframe Developer

Responsibilities:

• Updated PeopleSoft mainframe system at Honda of America to use current version by changing numerous CICS, COBOL, BatchQMF, SQR, Syncsort and SAS programs using DB2 tables, queries and views. The programs were stored in Endevor. Documented efforts using Sharepoint.
• Served as mainframe technical lead for the project which consisted of training two new developers, assigning programs, tracking progress, providing status of efforts and feedback of developer’s performance.
• Performed updates on Purchasing system including reports that are downloadable to Excel spreadsheets. The programs/tools used included CICS, COBOL, Syncsort and File-Aid.
• Used IBM Lotus Notes and Sharepoint to keep colleagues informed of progress on projects.

Mainframe Developer

Responsibilities:

• Provided support for Underwriting Report System (UWRS) at Nationwide Insurance using COBOL, CICS, JCL and DB2 on the mainframe. The following tools were used to accomplish the task: AQT, MQ Series, SPUFI, QMF, BatchQMF, DB2 queries and SQR.
• Worked on project team in adding new products (RV and Motorcycle) for New York which involved modifying numerous programs and DB2 tables using COBOL, CICS and JCL. The following tools were used to accomplish the task: AQT, MQ Series, SPUFI, QMF, BatchQMF and SQR.
• Updated programs to use new address for TransUnion using COBOL, CICS, and JCL. The following tools were used to accomplish the task: AQT, MQ Series, SPUFI, QMF, BatchQMF and SQR.
• Used IBM Lotus Notes and Sharepoint to keep colleagues informed of progress on projects.
• Provided Production Support as needed for daily batch cycles.

Senior Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Modified Greater than 10 day error report to be accessed using Rocket Shuttle which allows users to view report using DB2 views and queries.
• Assisted in development of Commercial Lines BOP Transition Automation Project and Umbrella Project using VSAM, COBOL and JCL. The programs were stored in Changeman on the mainframe.
• Assisted in design and development of EFT transmission to The Huntington and later with Bank One for the Agent Payment Entry System by writing a number of COBOL, CICS and Easytrieve Plus programs stored in Changeman on the mainframe.
• Developed online ACH inquiry screen using Visual Basic 5.0
• Developed procedure for Quality Assurance analysts that reduced testing time by days using COBOL and JCL on the mainframe.
• Provided Production Support as needed for daily batch cycles as well as Disaster Recovery when requested.

Analyst-Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Developed reports giving statistics in the number and percentage of accounts that are refreshed on a daily basis using Pacbase, Easytrieve Plus, COBOL and JCL.
• Provided support for several releases on the mainframe that were installed on the banking system using PACBASE, COBOL and JCL.
• Written various SPUFI’s to correct DB2 tables during monthly processing.
• Provided Production Support as needed for daily batch cycles.

Analyst-Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Developed new system to simulate Actuarial spreadsheets which were done manually. The following programs were used on the mainframe: DYL260, DYL280 and Easytrieve Plus.
• Assisted in design and development of EFT transmission for agent commission.
• Provided Production Support as needed for daily batch cycles.

Senior Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked in the Investments Division enhancing the mortgage loan system. The following programs were used: COBOL, CICS, JCL, LAN Software (R:Base) and “C” .
• Worked in the Employee Benefits Division which, in 1988, diversified into the Managed Health Care market. The programs were written in MODEL204. Updated Documentation using Data Dictionary.
• Developed reporting applications for the claim payment system using SAS.
• Provided Production Support as needed for daily batch cycles.