IT SKILLS AND EXPERTISE:

• Mainframe JCL
• COBOL CICS
• Endeavor CMMI z/OS Legacy
• Batch TSO/ISPF
• Utilities CLists
• Visual Basics DOS Execs
• VSAM Abend - Aid
• MVS/ESA DB 2
• File-Aid Citrix
• Perigine IDMS
• Xpediter TMON
• REXX Assembler
• JES 3 Lan Interface
• Microsoft Legacy
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Senior Mainframe Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Built and coded the VMS Claims Processing Applications using mainframe COBOL, Assembler, JCL, CICS Endevor, etc. using CMMI guidelines.
• Planned, developed, tested and documented mainframe-resident applications programs. Generated new code and corrected, converted, and/or modified existing code specifications.
• Prepared detailed specifications from which code will be written.
• Conferred with end-user to analyze specified methods and procedures, identify problems and document specific requirements. Identified needs, resolved client problems and provided quality products and services.
• Wrote and updated technical documentation such as user’s manuals, product specifications, and training materials.
• Performed a variety of testing procedures on assigned products, analyzed test results and corrected problems.
• Prepared reports on analyses, findings and project progress.
• Provided guidance and work leadership to less-experienced programmers.
• Maintained current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Verbally presented ideas, recommendations and deliverables at such forums as user groups, steering committees and team meetings.
• Participated in special projects as required.

Skills Utilized: JCL, COBOL, CICS, Endevor, Assembler and z/OS, COBOL, JCL, CICS, Endevor, CMMI

Confidential

IT Programmer Analyst Lead

Responsibilities:

• CICS COBOL and batch programmer/analyst for Financial Management Information Systems.
• Mainframe integration, analysis and application development.
• Analyzed user requirements, designed and maintained computer programs and systems for Budget and Finance and all its users.
• Designed, developed, tested and debugged agency program systems.
• The system environment was primarily in Confidential Mainframe Legacy utilizing Z/OS Operating System platform.
• Software resources included but were not limited to CICS, Batch, TSO, COBOL, Assembler, JCL, Utilities, CLISTS.
• Managed these systems to capture, record, report and analyze data used by internal and external clients in every aspect of human resources accountability and management.
• Continually enhanced and improved State system operations and efficiency by developing local applications (using approved software) in conjunction with management and line staff.
• Coordinated and produced data files and reports on schedule.
• Determined objective of user problems by reviewing design alternatives and recommend solutions in meeting user requirements.
• Validated outputs produced by program execution.
• Created data sets for transfer to other electronic media and coordinated procedures necessary to upload or download data between PC and Mainframe.
• Users included Budget and Finance staff, Annapolis Data Center and Fiscal Management Team for Montgomery County.
• Scheduled and executed jobs based on agency priorities.
• Determined data structure and procedure according to state, local and Federal requirements.
• Managed projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work and performance of system interface in Human Resources Budget applications.
• Managed and resolved test and production schedules or problems.
• Provided technical advice to managers, users, peers and consultants.
• Discussed functional designs needed within the system, instructed on system changes and updates, and gathered program input for data requirements, and report formatting.
• Met with management to make recommendations on code definitions and avenues needed to process, analyze and evaluate data for application systems.
• Conducted briefings with management, stakeholders, and team members, to include clear and concise written and verbal presentation on IT related project matters; and monitoring systems performance and troubleshooting and identifying complex problems.
• Expert knowledge of PC and printer, mainframe software, desktop and operating systems software. Produced output data files to be utilized by PC based software (Excel, Access, Rbase, etc.).

Skills Utilized: CICS COBOL, Z/OS, Batch, TSO, Assembler, JCL, Utilities, CLISTS

Confidential

Senor Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Developed complex codes and applications to fulfill functional requirements across all Confidential Federal Register functional areas.
• Used organization systems and data files for preparation and electronic transmission to the Federal Register systems.
• Performed customization in systems specialty areas.
• Configured and supported analysis, data base design, development and testing. Implemented and maintained Microsoft applications.
• Fine tuned applications and interfaces and conducted computer diagnostics.
• Installed and maintained work stations.
• Performed testing on system upgrades and installation of new applications. Supported standard software.
• Formulated and analyzed software requirements. Troubleshot all systems errors.
• Primary help desk support to editorial staff in resolving technical errors, applying system definitions and electronic transmittal errors.
• Resolved technical problems using a logical and methodical approach.
• Trained new programmers.
• Conducted in-house training on system upgrades, application functions and revised definitions.
• Author of user guides for use by IT Programmers and Federal Register editorial staff on system use, code definitions and management reporting.
• Communicated verbally and with written instructions on system upgrades, software applications and code definitions to end users and management staff.
• Made recommendation for change to accommodate user needs.

Skills Utilized: Visual Basic, Microsoft Word, Network Administration, DOS Execs

Confidential

Senior Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Managed the customization, support and maintenance of the CICS based health care system (Health Quest), its mainframe to LAN integration modules and other ancillary applications.
• Managed and upgraded Health Quest system utilized by clinicians, medical technicians, and other personnel to provide and support patient care in healthcare systems, which are national and international in scope.
• Developed, led and otherwise participated in presentation and demonstrations of system requirements, functionality and design.
• Participated in a 24x7 on-call maintenance and support rotation. The software environment utilized to platform these duties included but was not limited to z/OSCOBOL II, VSAM, Assembler, JCL, Abend-Aid, File-AID, TSO/ISPF, Citrix, Peregrine, Xpediter.
• Participated in technical roundtables.
• Made recommendation for system upgrades, applications monitoring and fine tune reporting requirements to agency heads.
• Interacted with users and other contractors and explained and demonstrated technical processes.

Skills Utilized: z/OS, COBOL II, VSAM, Assembler, JCL, Abend-AID, File-Aid, TSO/ISPF, Citrix, Peregrine, Xpediter.

Confidential

Lead Business Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Performed development and enhancements of mainframe COBOL II applications.
• Involved in all phases of the system development life cycle. Developed program specifications and documentation of requirements and related test activities with traceability back to requirements.
• Facilities used included but were not limited to COBOL II, VSAM, Assembler, JCL, File-AID, TSO/ISPF, etc.
• Analyzed and refined systems requirements.
• Translated system requirements into application prototypes. Planed and designed system architecture.
• Wrote, debugged and maintained code.
• Designed user interfaces.
• Wrote and maintained program documentation.
• Evaluated new applications software technologies.
• Successfully performed under tight deadlines implementing complex system requirements.
• Performed assessments and maintenance of business software applications to ensure agency missions were accomplished timely and accurately.

Skills Utilized: COBOL II, VSAM, Assembler, JCL, File-AID, TSO/ISPF

Programmer/Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Developed new programs and modified existing programs during renovation of the client.
• Provided technical support and troubleshooting support to staff.
• Facilities used included but were not limited to COBOL II, Assembler, CICS, VSAM, DB2, Telon, Expediter, TMON/CICS, Abend-AID and more.
• Performed tasks to establish several CICS/TS test environments.
• Provided documentation to describe and train end users on definitions and recalculated systems code.
• Provided ad hoc assistance to departments on applications problems.
• Participated in IT roundtables to provide system changes, recommendations, and proactive solutions to ongoing problems.
• Installed Operating System components to establish “Y2K compliant” testing platform at Confidential .
• Migrated the Systems and Applications environment from mVS version 4.3/CICS version 2.1.2 to OS/390/CICS version 4.1.0.
• Provided technical support to Programmers and Testers. Resolved numerous complex technical problems.
• Directed a team of contractors from Confidential, Software AG, GEAC etc. to develop an OS/390 “y2K compliant” Operating System environment.
• Installed, customized, tuned and supported CICS version 4.1.0 and proprietary software products.
• Resolved production problems and provided technical assistance to staff. Utilized extensive skills in a key role of reengineering the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits Systems “DOCS” (formerly “DUCAS”). Designed and developed many of the major components (i.e. I/O modules, conversion program, mainframe to LAN interfaces, etc.).
• Performed maintenance tasks after migration to resolve production problems and fine tune the application.
• Provided technical assistance to staff and clients. Facilities used included but were not limited to COBOL II, CICS, REXX, Assembler, VSAM variable length database, LU6.2, Expediter, JCL, Novell and more. Provided desk to desk support to end users to ensure all applications were working properly.

Skills Utilized: COBOL II, CICS, VSAM, DB2, Telon, Expediter, TMON/CICS, Abend-AID, MVS, OS/390, GEAC, REXX, Assembler, LU6.2, JCL, Novell

Confidential

IT Consultant - Senior Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for installation, customization and maintenance of of the client’s Local Area Network, applications software, and all networking projects.
• Established techniques and strategies for administering and managing the dynamics of the LAN and databases.
• Advised management, technical and non-technical staff and clients of current trends to support their business operations.

Confidential

IT Consultant - Senior Systems Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Monitored the “health” of the CICS production online regions with a proactive approach to recognizing the onset of systems problems, such as those in the areas of CICS and application codes; MVS/ESA; peripheral devices; file contention; JES3; Top Secret; DB2; IDMS; communications; etc., that may impact region availability.
• Made necessary dynamic CICS changes to files, transactions, task levelsconnections, etc. to correct or contain CICS system problems.
• Download CICS system and application dumps.
• Provided assistance to application programmers in reviewing CICS application dumps when requested.
• Performed CICS system dump analysis and provided recommendations when necessary.
• Provided monitor room coverage at off - site times when client staffing is limited.

Confidential

Application Developer

Responsibilities:

• Developed new programs and modified existing programs during renovation of the client’s New Claims Direct Data Entry System.
• Provided technical support and troubleshooting support to staff.
• Facilities used included but were not limited to COBOL, CICS, Assembler, VSAM, DB2, Telon, ExpediterTMON/CICS, Abend Aid, and more.
• Also performed tasks to establish several CICS test environments.

Confidential

Senior Programmer/Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Utilized my extensive technical skills in a key role of reengineering the
• Unemployment Insurance (U.I.) Benefits System “DOCS” (formerly “DUCAS”) .
• Designed and developed many of the major components (i.e. I/O modules, conversion programmainframe to LAN interfaces, etc.)
• Performed maintenance tasks after migration to resolve production problems and fine tune the application.
• Provided technical assistance to staff.
• Facilities used included but were not limited to COBOL, CICS, Assembler, VSAM variable length database, LU6.2, ExpediterJCL, NOVELL, and more.

Confidential

Senior Systems Programmer

Respsbilities:

• Installed Operating System components to establish the Y2K compliant
• Testing Platform at Confidential s Gaithersburg facility.
• Migrated the Systems and Applications environment from MVS ver 4.3 / CICS ver 2.1.2 to OS/390 / CICS ver 4.1.0.
• Provided technical support to
• Programmers and Testers. Resolved technical problems.