SUMMARY:

• Highly adaptable & excellent problem solver with “can do” attitude.
• More than eleven years of consulting with Customs and Borders Confidential of Confidential .
• More than thirty years of technical experience in the computer industry in all facets of systems development life cycle.
• Proficient in application design, application programming & design, debugging, unit testing, and quality assurance (Integration Testing).
• Expert in application design and development discussions with clients and management to determine client needs and ensure that solution adheres to established specifications and standards.
• Specialized in CASE tools (COOL: GEN, CA: GEN 7.6), business process tools, methodology development, logical database design and development, structured methods and techniques.
• Working knowledge with ORACLE Tuxedo tool to migrate Mainframe application from Mainframe/zOS platform to Linux platform.
• Practiced in private and public sectors.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Methodologies: Agile approach, Information Engineering, Structured Development Methodologies, Software Engineering, System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Rapid Application Development (RAD)

Skills Profile:

CMM Level: Confidential Level 2 & 3

Application Development Tools: COOL GEN, ADVANTAGE GEN, CA GEN 7.6 Dimensions, ORACLE TUXEDO toolset for migrationSOAP

Application Package: IEF Version 5.3, 5.2, 5.1, 4.2, 4.0 Composer 3, Client Server

Databases / DB Tools: DB2, Oracle, CICS, MQ Series, DB2, Access, DATACOM IMS DB/DC

Hardware: IBM 30XX, 470, 360, DEC VAX, HP 9000

Methodologies Techniques: Agile approach for development, I.E. Methodology

Operating Systems: MVS, Windows 2007, UNIX, Linux, OS2

Programming Languages: COBOL, CICS, SQL, DB2, IMS/DB, IMS/DC, DQL, JCL, INTERTEST

Utilities & Command Languages: CICS, SPUFI, JCL, VSAM, TSO, ISPF, MFS, SPF, CMS, PANVALET, LIBRARIAN, ADPAC, COBOL, ENDEVOR, EASYTRIEVE, FORTRAN, ABEND - AID, FILE-AID, XPEDITER, SYNCSORT, FTP and Other IBM Utilities, Knowledge of (WEB SERVICE development, REXX, CLIST, CFI/MFT, Micro Focus Cobol)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Florida

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed and Developed online enhancements to “Other Carrier Liability” Product using CA: GEN Model (version 8.5) as per user request.
• Validated and performed integration testing.
• Researched existing Production issues and provided time estimate to implement those changes.
• Provided Production support on rotational basis.
• Used Agile Methodology for this project.

Environment: Client server, CA: GEN 8.5, COBOL, DB2, CICS, File-AID, File Manger, ENDEVOR, SOAP, FTP, SPUFI, QMF and other IBM Utilities

Confidential, Columbus, OH

Infrastcture Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Performed Impact analysis and time estimate on “Rates and Payments Interface” Project using CA: GEN Model (version 8.0).
• Developed and tested Interface routines (Online and Batch) to populate Business tables from raw data.
• Implemented, developed and migrated “Rates and Payments Interface” product to production environment.
• Provided support to other team members on need basis.

Environment: Client server, CA: GEN 8.0, COBOL, DB2, CICS, File-AID, File Manger, SYNCSORT, FTP, SPUFI, QMF and other IBM Utilities patent and trademark office, Alexandria, VA10/13 - 4/14

Confidential

Senior Analyst/Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Managed CA: GEN Model Migration (from version 6.5 to 8.5) Project for PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty).
• Developed a Strategy to collect potential impacted components.
• Analyzed existing Detail Design Document, Programmer Maintenance Manual, Object list provided by the Client and other Artifacts. Coded Migration routines.
• Used Agile Methodology for this project.

Environment: Client server, MVS, COBOL, TSO, JCL, CICS, CA: GEN, Linux, ORACLE

Confidential, Chantilly, VA

Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Validated subset of US Import (ACS) system to migrate Mainframe Cobol application from a Mainframe/zOS platform to a Linux platform.
• Collected and analyzed assets from Mainframe application to be migrated.
• Tested Migration of Cobol application assets to Oracle Tuxedo Linux platform in testing environment.
• The original migrated application was - MVS COBOL, TSO, CICS, JCL, DB2, and DATACOM
• Performed analysis to requested changes to Standard Army Ammunition Supply System. Modified code, and tested the changes. User tested successfully in Germany.
• The Toolset generated COBOL code to be used in MVS environment under CICS region. Batch COBOL programs were written to interface with the Reporting systems.
• Supported Worldwide Ammunition reporting system.
• Evaluated new STONEFIELD reporting tool to rewrite existing reports.

Environment: CA: GEN 7.6, ORACLE 10G, Client Server, MVS, COBOL, TSO, JCL, CICS, Client server

Confidential, Springfield, VA

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Prepared Impact analysis. PPO keeps track of people arriving/leaving the country by land.
• Program: US Pedestrian:
• Completed number of Change requests, Performed impact analysis, developed software, unit tested, interfaced with SAT and QAX team members to resolve any issue. Implemented to Production environment with no issue.
• Lead I-94 interface project from beginning to finish. Performed impact analysis, developed software, unit tested, interfaced with SAT and QAX team members to resolve any issue. Implemented to Production environment with no issue.
• Populated the lost data from Cargo to US PED/VPC data bases. Performed interfaceanalysis, developed the software, released to production after QAX verification. Verified by the Govt. personnel (at site and in the field).
• Program: VPC (old name WHTI):
• Developed large number of software units at the back end, unit tested, interfaced with Front end Developers, Unit tested, interfaced with SAT and QAX team members to resolve any issue.
• Visited three border sites to train Officers to use new developed software (Michigan, Texas, and Washington State).
• Developed Reporting software on the Mainframe so that Officers can view various activities.Unit tested, interfaced with SAT and QAX team members to resolve any issue. This project was of utmost importance.
• In the above programs:
• Participated in application design and development discussions with clients and management to determine client needs and ensure that solution adheres to established specifications and standards.
• Analyzed and created design documents, reviewed and edited documentation created for the project.
• Coded, modified, unit tested, integration tested, debugged, and performed peer reviews to ensure fit with the current operating environment for both online and batch programs.
• Worked with testers to plan testing scenarios and delivered on the testing schedule.
• Identified issues and recommended alternative solutions.
• Received a Letter of Appreciation.

Environment: COBOL, JAVA, CICS, DATA COM, TSO, SYNCSOT, MQSERIES, Mainframe

Confidential, Springfield, VA

Principal Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Developed and Maintained Automated Export System (AES) modules. AES is an electronic reporting system that is a seamless Government information processing system to allow the trade community to report export data electronically.
• Participated in application design and development discussions with clients and management to determine client needs and ensure that product adhered to established specifications and standards.
• Provided Production support to AES.
• Coded, modified, unit tested, integration tested, debugged, performed peer reviews to ensure fit with the current operating environment.
• Reviewed, created, and edited documentation for each of the delivered projects.
• Improved Performance by 35% for targeting software.
• Participated to get approval for Confidential Level 2.
• Trained Junior Staff in COOL: GEN.
• Received a letter of Appreciation.

Environment: COOL: GEN, Advantage Gen, COBOL, CICS, DB2, TSO, MQSERIES, Mainframe patent and trademark office, Crystal City, VA10/98 - 07/00

Confidential

Sr. Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Participated in the early design of PALM Project including gathering data.
• Accomplished all tasks within time frame allocated including testing, debugging, and implementing solutions.
• Provided reusable components to developments projects.
• Participated in, and coordinated support to develop User’s manual and Programmer’s maintenance manual. Reviewed and edited all documentation for the projects.
• Acted as client liaison. Participated in application design and development discussions with clients and management to determine client needs and ensure that delivered product adhered to established specifications and standards.
• Coded, modified, unit tested, integration tested, debugged, performed peer reviews to ensure fit with the current operating environment.

Environment: Advantage Gen, CICS, UNIX, Oracle, Client Server, GUI, Windows

Confidential, Arlington, VA

Sr. System Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Participated to obtain Confidential Level 2 and 3 rating.
• Managed and developed software to interface between Federal and State Environmental Protection Agencies for Confidential .
• Designed, Constructed and Tested the Interface Software (online and batch).
• Managed a team of six professionals.

Environment: Novell, Oracle, Advantage Gen, Mainframe, TSO, DB2, Client Server and GUI Windows

Confidential, New York city, New York

Sr. Consultant

Responsibilities:

• As a key team member, developed Settlement and Trading Management Systems.
• Designed, Constructed, and Tested Settlement System (online/batch), and Trading Management System (online).
• Participated in application design and development discussions with clients and management to determine client needs and ensure that product adheres to established specifications and standards.
• Provided technical expertise and training on the project from Business System Design through construction.
• Established procedures for effective unit testing.
• Performed Quality Assurance (integrated testing) to meet customer’s business needs.

Environment: Mainframe, COOL: GEN, ORACLE, COBOL, TSO, DB2, GUI Windows and Client Server

Confidential, Warren, NJ

Sr. Consultant

Responsibilities:

• As a team member, developed an “Insurance Product Development” System using IEF on OS2.
• Designed GUI (Windows) for Users.
• Constructed and tested systems according to the system development and test methodologies.
• Implemented all tasks within allotted time frame.
• Performed Quality Assurance (integrated testing) for customer compliance project.

Environment: Mainframe, COBOL, ORACLE, COOL: GEN, TSO, DB2, CICS, GUI Windows, Client Server

Confidential, Rockville, MD

Sr. Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Developed Activity model; Entity Transition Diagram, Process Logic Diagram in the development of the Financial Operational Combine Uniform Filing System using IEF OS2 and UNIX.
• Designed Business procedures and GUI windows on a client server environment.
• Provided training to NASD staff in the IEF tool set.

Environment: UNIX, COBOL, ORACLE, COOL: GEN, TSO, and Client Server

Confidential, Fort Lee, VA

Information Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Validated Standard Army Ammunition System model, Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) and Activity Hierarchy Diagram (AHD)
• Analyzed interfaces to various other systems. Recommended changes to the ERD to stabilize the model.
• Designed Business procedures and GUI windows on a Client Server environment.
• Provided training to in-house consultants in Business Systems Design.
• Received a Letter of Appreciation.

Environment: COOL: GEN, UNIX, ORACLE, TSO, Client Server

Confidential, Hartford

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Worked on an Information Engineering project.
• Provided on-the-job training to Confidential ’s employees on the IEF tool set.
• Improved the performance on the Long Term Disability System by 25%.
• Developed Provider Connectivity system that ties providers of Health Care across the nation to Confidential for eligibility verification.

Environment: Mainframe, COBOL, ORACLE, COOL: GEN, CICS, Client Server, OS2