SUMMARY
Attended classes from IBM specializing in AS/400:

• Database Management, Distributed Data Management, System Migrations, Security, Communications, Sizing / Capacity Planning Configuration, Installation, Operations, Internet Access and TCP/IP, Job Scheduler, and Disaster Recovery.
• Attended classed from IBM specializing in CL, CLE, SDA, DFU, RPGIII, RPGIV, RPG400, RPG-ILE, RPG Free, COBOL, Query 400, Open Query and SQL Languages.
• Attended specialized training at GMD for thirteen MAPICS software modules.
• Attended classes from J.D. Edwards with emphasis in Accounting, Human Resources and Technical Modifications modules.
• Extensive knowledge in the software area for MAPICS, J.D. Edwards, Lawson, Software 2000, EXTOL, GENTRAN, E3 Replenishments, CMAS, DMAS and KRONOS Timekeeper.
• Knowledge of the following software packages; BPCS, Total, Office Vision, Ezview, EzBridge, iSeries Navigator, Websphere Application Server and Hawkeye.
• Knowledge of the following EDI transaction sets: 810, 812, 814, 824, 850, 855, 856, 860, 861, 864, 867, 875, 879, 880, 996, and 997. Worked with various VANS as well as VICS, UCS, AS2 and SSL.
• Knowledge of Personal Computers, applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Works, Groupwise, Visio, Campbell Labor Scheduling Systems, LIS (logistics software), Lotus Notes, Fund Ware, and EXCELL (warehouse management system).
• Attended Tidewater Community College with a concentration in computer programming.

EXPERIENCE
12/2010 Confidential,Boston, MA
To 04/2011 AS400 Systems Administrator at BJS Wholesale
A member of the support team that is responsible for the day to day administrative tasks of 195 remote AS400 servers supporting company-wide critical applications. Team performed systems software and hardware upgrades and server builds as required. Assist in the development, testing, automation, documentation and implementation of procedures that pertains to group profiles, system backup and recovery processes as well as administration and operation of the hardware and software environment.

01/2010 Confidential,Norfolk, VA
To 12/2010 Charitable Pledge Processor / Contract Programmer-Analyst
Handled the national Allstate Giving Campaign, as well as working with a team to streamline their E-Pledge process. The Charitable Pledge Processor position is responsible for all accounting processes used to pay out the pledges quarterly as well as well as for special events and one time donations all done on the AS/400. It deals with payroll deductions from a number of different groups as well as credit card processing. The Contract Programmer-Analyst position works with a UWSHR team to automate the upload function across multiple platform packages and into the AS/400 for accounting purposes. UWSHR runs numerous charitable campaigns around the country and are moving to a single front end process on the web. The Pledge Processor position allowed me an excellent position to assure that all procedures, both automated and manual, are accounted for and are covered when designing the new automated interfaces. The use of proper AS/400 job scheduling and job queues was required to feed the new interfaces smoothly with the current operational processes and back-ups.

2008 Confidential,Beach, VA
To 2010 Systems Analyst
Multiple contract positions for local IBM AS400 companies supporting a variety of skills required to complete projects or give instruction in the Hampton Roads area. The client list includes but was not limited to C. Lloyd Johnson Co., Inc. Classes for Extol’s Integrator EDI software package were held at CLJ. Instruction in setting up and maintaining new EDI Trading Partners, security, SSL AS2 connections, and document mapping were held on the AS/400 version of the software. For Icelandic USA, the contract was for FTP transmission setup to a logistics company used as well as updating the current shipping systems to the activity. At Volvo Penta, I helped re-structure their disaster recovery process, as well as revisiting how they had operations processing jobs and utilizing Job Scheduling on the AS/400. My last extensive contract was with United Way of South Hampton Roads and was completed in February, 2010. The contract was for a conversion where we loaded a CRM server based solution with one of the antiquated AS/400 packages.

2007 Confidential,
To 2008 Systems Analyst
The position required one to evaluate, plan, develop, test, implement, and manage new development and systems modifications, dealing primarily with multiple Distribution Centers, logistics, and EDI on the AS/400. This included all documentation, any user training needed as well as any operational considerations that needed to be address such as back-ups, printer/hardware setups, and user profile changes. Rotating on-call was split between four analysts to cover all possible operation problems to support the 280 plus locations that consisted of warehouses and public stores. Software packages primarily utilized were; Extol Integrator, Kronos Timekeeping, Lawson Accounting, WMS-Warehouse Management System, and UPS Shipping software.

2005 Confidential,VA
To 2007 Consultant / Sr. Programmer/Analyst
Primary responsibilities are for design, scheduling, and implementation of various software migrations and upgrades on the AS/400, in addition to application requests to bridge the differences between software applications across a variety of platforms. Software packages utilized consisted of WMD-Warehouse Management System, Inovis, E3 Replenishments, and Hawkeye.

2004 Confidential,VA
To 2006 EDI Specialist / Coordinator
Position is responsible for maintaining all EDI/EDIINT development on the AS/400, setup and production as well as ensuring that EDI related production and procedures where maintained and properly executed. All FTP transmissions in and out of the AS/400 for external website applications were under this position. Included are the responsibilities for scheduling, and implementation of various software migrations and upgrades, in addition to application requests. This position also acted as liaison between end users and the IT staff implementing EDI-based applications. Company selected the following software packages: Lawson, Extol, and GIS.

2000 Confidential,Norfolk, VA
To 2005 Project Leader / EDI Coordinator
Responsibility for design, scheduling, and implementation of various software migrations and upgrades on IBM SYS36/SYS38 and AS/400 boxes, using RPGIII, RPGIV, RPG400, and RPG-ILE was the primary focus of this position. In addition, this position maintained application requests as were approved and scheduled by management requirements. Also responsible for maintaining all EDI/EDIINT production and setup for over 200 trading partners worldwide using various requirements and feeding multiple environments as well as multiple systems. During employment, this position was solely responsible for the smooth transition from GENTRAN to EXTOL’s EDI software while running a 24-7 EDI processing schedule with the US military that we served around the world. Transaction sets primarily used were: 810, 812, 824, 850, 855, 856, 860, 861, 864, 867, 875, 879, 880, 996, and 997. Operations back-up and on-call was split between the two project leaders. CLJ meeting government, distributor, and manufacturer’s requirements in reference to EDI transmissions was always a prime concern under this position.

1997 Confidential,Virginia Beach, VA
To 2000 Project Leader
The project Leader is responsible for design analysis and feasibility recommendations for new projects/assignments as needed. A Responsibility for the design and implementation of the Warehouse Management Systems, across AS /400 and NT platform was another area under the position. Designed and supported HRSI Credit Application Software for 400 plus stores. Team member position appointed to design and implement two major mergers. The mergers required migrating data from both a SUN system and a DEC system to the AS/400. Integrated software from Hechinger and Builder’s Square where needed to be developed as well as processing flow, operations, disaster recovery and system back-ups. Additional software supported: Campbell Labor Scheduling System, Lawson, LIS Logistics, E3 Replenishments, and Gentran. Software utilized in modifications and operations included Hawkeye, EZ-View, and EZ-Bridge.

1995 Confidential,Norfolk, VA
To 1997 I.S. Manager
In charge of selection and installation of new AS/400 computer hardware and software solutions, while upgrading phone system and configuring LAN’s for both office and manufacturing requirements. Held point position on planning and installation of manufacturing modules and shop floor control, including bar coding of all documents and feeding specifications to manufacturing equipment. Installed and trained personnel on eight MAPICS modules as well as introducing Lotus Notes to staff. Position was responsible for around-the-clock support. Servicing on-call problems for the manufacturing floor that ran a 24-7 production schedule was of high visibility and critical to corporate.