Senior Developer Programmer/Analyst • Disaster Recovery • Project LEADER • Team Leader • INNOVATOR

Objective: To obtain a position as a Senior Developer in a role where I can add value to a progressive company.

sNew Application Development s System Adaptations s Solution Oriented
s Account Management s Strategic Planning s Data Validation
s Employee Management s Articulate Communicator s Cross-functional
s Experienced in Mergers & Acquisitions s Business Plan Development s Change Management

M.S. -management information systems March 2008
Confidential,

B.S. - Computer Science
Confidential,
Cincinnati, Ohio

Technical Skills

• Software/Databases: DB2, IMS DB, DL/I, IDMS, TOTAL
• Software/PC: Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), MS Project, Visio, MS Internet Explorer, Firefox, Outlook/Outlook Express
• Languages: COBOL390, COBOL2, COBOL/MVS, CICS (Command Level), BMS (Basic Mapping Support), SQL, APS (Applied Productivity Systems – S-COBOL), EZtrieve
• Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista (Home Premium)
• Hardware: IBM OS/MVS Z-OS390
• Tools/Utilities: ENDEAVOR, TRACEMASTER, VSAM/AMS, TSO/ISPF, FILE-AID, CHANGEMAN, DATA XPERT, MQ Series, VIASOFT (SmartTest), SPUFI, QMF, Filemaster

senior programmer/analyst (Contactor) January 2010 – November 2011
Confidential,
Scottsdale, Arizona
Environment: IBM Mainframe, OS/MVS, Cobol, ISPF, Filemaster, Changeman, DB2, Dimensions, HP Quality Center

• Worked as part of a project team bringing new functionality to the Claims Online display system.
• Modified the existing Claims online display system and it DB2 databases where the data is stored to be compliant with new HIPAA D.0 requirements.
• Created new display screens within the Claims Online Display System that capture and display new D.0 data and functionality
• Assisted in the creation of new DB2 tables which are utilized to store additional data for both 5.1 and D.0 claims
• Continue to assist to bring new functionality through data retention and display within the Claims Online System
• Assisting in bringing other System/Application area up to the proper HIPAA D.0 requirements and also allow it to interface with new functionality into the Claims Online system

senior programmer/analyst [contractor] December 2008 – March 2009
Confidential,
Phoenix, Az
Environment: IBM Mainframe, OS/MVS, Cobol, VSAM, ISPF, Librarian, Trace/DumpMaster

• Made modifications to various programs to assist them in determining which record to modify or report from via less processing
• Added edits including a date primer to insure that that clients coverage was valid at the time of the instance being examined
• Created an application to fix erroneous information stored in a few of the main VSAM files
• Modified process to add additional Miscellaneous Adjustment Types to Batch and Online processes
• Fixed process to allow ID Cards to be produced for Enrollment Codes > 50

senior programmer/analyst [contractor] September 2006 – August 2007
Confidential,
Columbia, South Carolina
Environment: IBM Mainframe, OS/MVS, Cobol, DB2, IMS, ISPF, Endeavor, APS

• Handled programming and analysis in the Backend Reporting Group of BCBS-SC; created proper and required code to achieve desired solutions for designated applications
• Tested modifications made to existing systems and corrected any problems revealed by this testing
• Passed new National Provider Information (NPI) through several programs and loaded it onto various DB2 tables; performed adjustments to a major DB2 table
• Incorporated new field into monthly processing that prevented double payments to clients; converted drug claims activity file into standard format to interface with other system functions

senior programmer/analyst [contractor] January 2006 – September 2006
Confidential,
N. Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Environment: IBM Mainframe, OS/MVS, Cobol, VSAM, ISPF, Librarian, Trace/DumpMaster

• Developed and coded from written specifications, maintained existing programs, created new programs, and produced program and system documentation; mapped to business requirements and created specifications
• Developed new dual platform front end systems application (written in COBOL using CICS in batch functionality); tested, debugged, and documented application; installed new code on host system to perform updates for all merchandise returns
• Interacted with other departments to ensure that all facets of data transfer in the retail point-of-sale (POS) system functioned together; supervised one employee
• Programmed and tested techniques and tools, such as structured programming, code walk-through, audits, and program testing/debugging

senior programmer/analyst (Contactor) February1997 – May 2004
Confidential,
Scottsdale, Arizona
Environment: IBM Mainframe, OS/MVS, Cobol, ISPF, Fileaid, Changeman, DB2, IMS, Infoman, PVCS

• Responsible for migrating and converting the Claims Repository Database from IMS to DB2; programmed enhancements required to comply with HIPAA legislation
• Participated on project to convert and rewrite claims online display system to facilitate retrieval of data (conversion to native SQL in the CICS system)
• Successfully reduced number of claim load jobs from 25 to 4 by thoroughly analyzing the system flow and eliminating redundant processes