SUMMARY

Technically proficient, customer - dedicated lead programmer/analyst with several years of software architecture experience and cross-functional abilities including the analysis, development, troubleshooting, programming, testing, debugging and maintenance of a large-scale, highly complex system.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• IBM Mainframe
• COBOL
• CICS
• DB2
• SQL
• File-Aid
• ISPF/TSO
• XPEDITOR
• ELIPS
• REXX
• VSAM
• SharePoint
• JCL
• MSP
• RACF
• Tivoli
• Code Wright
• Customer/1
• UNIX

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Mainframe Developer/OPS

Responsibilities:

• Created new batch programs and modified existing programs to insert new functionalities as per CR (Change Request)
• Created new JCL jobs and PROCS for running COBOL/DB2 programs
• Strong designing skills with extensive usage and knowledge in SDLC
• Analyzed job logs in SDSF and used Fault Analyzer to resolve daily job abends and found root cause
• Involved in project timeline and estimation of design of COBOL
• Managed all facets of project lifecycle including design, development, testing and deployment
• Provided callout support during non-business hours
• Designed program specifications for projects

Confidential, Jacksonville, FL

Systems Programmer III

Responsibilities:

• Receive, review and provide feasibility for project assignments to be completed in timely manner and of the required quality.
• Designed and documented existing process and tested Escrow Analysis CICS screen and COBOL modules for CitiFinancial Bank.
• Converted Washington Mutual systems to enable Confidential system to process customer information efficiently after company buyout.
• Advise client on complex issues involving MSP System functionality.
• Assist in resolution of complex production problems in COBOL/DB2 programs
• Ability to analyze systems for efficiencies and develop test case scenarios
• Collect test data for testing the Collection Default Reporting enhancement.
• Implemented Business Transaction Services for Foreclosure Loan Project.
• Evaluates various technical and business solutions and make recommendations to the analyst and stakeholders.
• Write and/or review system specifications and provide output requirements.
• Research, document and estimate project hours on enhancements to gain client approval for enhancements and system modifications.
• Gather and model user requirements and functionality for various projects
• Experience using Clear Quest Product Suit and Service Center to track and manage incidents and problems.
• Knowledge of System Display and Search Facility (SDSF)
• Accessed DB2 in Structured Query Language
• Analyzed user requirements and feasibility hours for Freddie Mac Default system
• Efficient in peer code reviews, troubleshooting and integration

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Senior Developer

Responsibilities:

• Completed complex programming assignments quickly and accurately at Atlanta Gas and Light Company.
• Designed specifications, test, wrote new, modified COBOL, Assembler code.
• Participated in code and functional design reviews.
• Recommended solutions to technical design problems.
• Extensive knowledge with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle.
• Communicated effectively with programmers, analysts and project managers about issues that could impact project timelines.
• Developed clear, well organized programs to maximize efficiently.
• Ability to multi-task, anticipates problems, conduct analysis, identify and implement solutions.
• Extensive experience using DB2 in Structured Query Language and COBOL

Confidential

Developer / Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked on Customer/1 application for Client in Utilities Company.
• Liaison between client and COBOL developers.
• Worked on UNIX platform, using vi Editor, Code Wright, and Tivoli.
• Created host code for new Customer Contacts Super Screen.
• Provided service enhancement estimates for client, corresponding with client the timeline and estimates for completion within budget.
• Wrote on-line program involving the use of Graphical User Interface (GUI) and transfer of data to/from the database to support user interaction.
• Analyzed impact of simple to moderate changes across modules/functional areas with functional and technical understanding of proposed changes.
• Updated impacted CASE tool documentation.
• Performed regression testing on all changes, by creating and modifying regression test plans as necessary.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Senior Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Maintained COBOL and XGEN batch or on-line programs that entail revisions to coverage’s, limits, rates or discounts for business states.
• Consultant for Endorsement and Policy Issue System on Unisys A-Series.
• Modified batch program to override system date for Cancellation Notices.
• Maintained batch program that updated Policy Info database.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Senior Programmer

• Enhanced batch and on-line programs to be Y2K compatible
• Interacts with user about system modifications
• Modified batch financial programs to calculate interest rates for each state and agency
• Created Export files for Internet banking, uploaded by Remote Access Server
• Created a posting File Translation program

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Senior Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Designed an independent on-line for Interactive Voice Response that interacts with VMX/OCTEL system providing claims payment info.
• Implemented a separate Training System for Claims Department.
• Designed a browse screen for First Reporting Department
• Developed batch program to convert dates for year 2000.

Confidential, Naperville, IL

Senior Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Download production files to PC for client.
• Maintained and created XGEN programs for customer service dept.
• Developed Meter Reading Maintenance Reports in COBOL.
• Modified security access for History Inquiry on-line program.

Confidential, Deerfield, IL

Senior Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Implemented new XGEN screens to Automate Buyer/Broker Binders.
• Created Monthly Shipping Reports and Monthly Inventory Cost Report.
• Developed Safety Factor Maintenance Screen in XGEN.

Confidential Jacksonville, FL

Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Created new programs for the election reporting systems
• Designed new and modified existing COBOL programs, JCL jobs that processed daily/monthly reports for Marriage License systems