SUMMARY:

• Technical Lead/Programmer, Detail Oriented, Problem Solver that listens carefully to understand a situation, considers all options, and makes decisions that get results.
• Flexible, versatile team player, who takes on added responsibilities, quickly learns new skills, and supports co - workers.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Databases: Oracle, Business Objects XI, Sybase, Informix, Rochade, RapUp

Languages: COBOL, COBOL II, COBOL 74, AS400/COBOL, COBOL/370, COBOL/390, Focus,COBOL, CICS, VSAM, SQL, Easytrieve, Easytrieve Plus, Perl, Tandem, KIX, Micro Focus, Korn shell, spufi, FORTRAN, TPF, Sabretalk, ICON

Operating Systems: Windows XP/7, Windows 2003 Server, Novell, OS 10.x, UNIX

Applications: Visio, MS Project, MS Office Professional, Bomgar, Remedy, Etracks, Xtend, Lotus Notes, Active Directory, Exchange, Vmware, Macfee Anti-Virus, Malwarebytes, Quickbase, Crystal Reports, InfoView, Ghost, WebEx, VNC, SQL Loader, Office 365, Lync, CA7, SCCM, SMS, PowerShell, Credit Check, Version One, Agile, Scrum, ICON

Mainframe: JCL, ISPF/TSO, IMS DB/DC, IMS DLI, PL/1, PL/SQL,Roscoe, MVS, Xpediter, FiIe-Aid, Abend-aid, Changeman, IMS/DLI, DB2, Telon, HP Manager

Hardware: Dell desktops/laptops/server, HP desktops/laptop/server, Wyse Thin Client Toshiba desktops/laptops, IBM/Lenovo laptops and desktops, IMac, Macbook pro/air, IPAD, IPhone, and Android, AS400, IBM Mainframe, MQ Series, DNS, DHCP,TCP/IP, Modems, Switches, printers, plotters, AS400, iSeries,PBX, Avaya

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Legacy System Developer

Responsibilities:

• Created and update documentation for conversion from Easytreive, COBOL, VSAM and IMS to Java, DB2.
• Programs have been written to convert IMS and VSAM to DB2 tables.
• Project plans have been created for CICS conversion to Java on Unix.
• Documenting existing JCL daily, weekly, quarterly and yearly how the Job currently run on the Mainframe iSeries AS/400 so all the inputs, processes and output will be documented for the Java conversion.
• Updated current programs and created a test VSAM environment for testing the reports and letters being produced.

Confidential, Meadows, Illinois

Application Support Analyst

• Using the Agile and Scrum methodology, to create and update RapUp and Credit Check files that were transferred to the mainframe for CICS. Migrated load files to the mainframe iSeries to create datasets for testing in different CICS regions. Created snapshots files for the existing system and snapshots of files of the new system in test regions. I have worked with all 3 credit bureaus.
• Created file for legacy attributes removal. This removes old attributes that were not being used for any processing. Created sync sort for analyzing and gathering data via Vsam files and create Changeman packages.
• Trained Version One to keep track of project status. I created PPV (Pre-Project Validation), Back Out processes, and Project Implementation. Created HP Manager quotes for production processes.

Confidential, Hammond, Indiana

Technical Support

• Contacting customers to schedule the deploying of their new equipment, placing the work orders so the technical staff will install them and imaging laptops and desktops using SCCM.
• Managing the installation, delivering computers and troubleshooting desktops, laptops, printers, plotters, IPhones, android phones and Microsoft Office 20xx.
• Training staff of how and what operations should be performed. Managed computer and scheduling appointments via HP Manager.

Confidential, Harbor, Indiana

Svc Info Developer II

• Created Oracle tables and loaded data via SQL Loader, by writing programs via COBOL, DB2, IMS with JCL on iSeries AS/400.
• Through this process the files were converted and transferred to the Oracle server via FTP. The KIX scripts were used for load the Oracle tables via task manager.
• Triggers, functions, stored procedures and complex queries in SQL have been written.
• Maintained programs in CICS and consulted with other developers on various projects.Debugging was done by desktop checking.
• Production support for Cobol/JCL programs and provided 24/7 support.
• I was a project leader for document server conversion; the application was Accello to FormPort.

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Desktop Support Level III

• Coached and monitored support level I and II employees, and interviewed candidates for Level I and II positions.
• I have Create and update SOP’s. Provided technical support for recruiter, in house staff, remote staff and the CEO.
• Created imaged and backup for staff laptops and desktop via Ghost. Add and modified Active Directory, and Exchange email accounts.
• Installed software, printer VPN and maintain computer security. Troubleshot various technical issues with desktops, laptops, printers, Wyse Thin Clients, and smart phones.
• WebEx and VNC were used to remote into user computers. Maintain a inventory log of laptops that need the current software loaded and any laptops that had been loaned out.
• Supported over 1500 clients both in house and remotely along with Avaya phone system.

Confidential, Rosemont, Illinois

Area Technical Support

• Supported over 1000 sales representatives both in house and remotely over four states Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio.
• Imaged laptops and desktops, installed software and hardware, add and modified Active Directory, Exchange email accounts, troubleshot laptops, desktops, printers, and smart phones.
• Controlled the backup of desktops and servers.
• Trained sale representatives on new software installed.
• Managed technical improvements, staff needs and shipping of hardware across the four state regions.

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Lead Technical Support

• Supported the staff and over 100 university police patrolmen.
• The laptops uses were Toughbook, they were imaged, configured, troubleshot for a range of issue including connectivity related to cell signals via AT&T.
• Imaged and troubleshot issues with laptops, desktops (Mac and Windows XP, and 7), printers, and smart phones.
• Assisted with installation of security cameras in the building and campus wide.
• As a project manager, lead staff meeting to configure and install HP server, developed a time line, and task list. Lead meeting with training department to facilitate training police patrolmen, dispatch and staff on how use the new police system.
• Created several SLA’s for the police department.
• Contacted vendor and negotiated contract which saved the University Police Department five thousand dollars and over a thousand per month.
• Coordinated and maintained a network for online gaming system (Quake) supported by the Renaissance Society.

Data Warehouse Developer

• Gathered business and technical requirements for Business Object reports.
• Created and troubleshot Business Object report and universes.
• Designed and troubleshot SQL queries via Business Object.
• Created and modified COBOL, CICS, and JCL programs in order to transfer data from the mainframe to the Oracle server so data will be used in Business Objects.
• Trained user communities in the use Business Object XI and the use of prewritten reports.

Confidential, Illinois

Technical Analyst Il

• Wrote in COBOL, IMS, DB2 with JCL programs for the Y2K preparation on an AS/400.
• This was done ahead of schedule and provided a performance bonus.
• What was converted for the dates from a 2 digit year to a 4 digit year.
• The production of testing plans and testing data was provided along with the test results per SDLC Methodology.
• Data was produce for the data warehouse via COBOL, IMS, DB2 with JCL.
• Debugging was done via Xpediter, Abend-aid and desktop checking.
• Consulted and lead project various projected. Production support for Cobol, IMS and DB2 programs and provided 24/7 support.

Confidential, Deerfield, Illinois

Senior Programmer

• Wrote in both TANDEM, Cobol(II), IMS, DB2, CICS, and Easytrieve. I used TAL, TCL, and TSO/ISPF, JCL. During the process the SDLC methodology was followed.
• I was promoted from Program Analyst to Senior Programmer. I also was the project managed the department, while current manager was on military leave.
• The Suppler Incentive application, for which I was over, kept track of all the money that was being collected via the discounts that was being passed on to the customers.
• Participated and lead code review and consulted with various user communities on converting business requirements to technical requirements.
• Provided debugging experience was done via Xpediter, Abend-aid and desktop checking. Production support for TANDEM and AS/400 Cobol(II), IMS, DB2 and CICS programs and provided 24/7 support.

Confidential, Northbrook Illinois

Programmer

• Wrote in Assembler, COBOL and Easytrieve, maintained the Policy Pages application; with COBOL, IMS, DB2 with JCL.
• Received a performance bonus for reducing the production cycle by 50 percent.
• The SDLC methodology was used in all projects being implemented. Lead coding teams, consulted with our user communities, conducted code and document reviews.
• Debugging was done via Xpediter, Abend-aid and desktop checking.
• Production support for Cobol programs and provided 24/7 support.