PROFILE:
Expert in business process and software development life cycle, including analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of software applications. Strong technical, logical, analytical, and problem solving skills. Experienced in entire system development life cycle from conceptual design through implementation. Ability to guide and direct project teams in the requirements gathering, design, and development of complex applications/programs. Able to motivate team members to perform to their maximum potential. Exceptional organizational and planning skills; adaptable; enjoys new challenges. Possess a solid work ethic, an ability to work effectively under critical conditions, and be self-directed.

SUMMARY: 
I have over 21 years of experience in analysis, design, development, testing, quality control and, implementation of applications. I am able to effectively communicate with all levels of management as well as my peers also, I am able to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously. I am skilled at working independently or as part of a team. I am a motivated person who wants to work in a dynamic environment with numerous learning opportunities and challenges. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• COBOL
• FileAid
• AbendAid
• COBOL II
• Microsoft Word
• JCL
• VSAM
• Microsoft Outlook
• Panvalet
• CICS
• Changeman
• Insync
• XPEDITER
• TSO/ISPF
• Endevor
• VISO
• Workbench II

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sept 2012 – Present Confidential Brookfield, WI
Technical Consultant Mainframe
Estimate and define time tables and project tasks; analyze and estimate time. Change impact analysis. Creates and may review unit and test plans. Identifies opportunities to improve testing process. Perform and/or lead design, coding, testing, implementation, and documentation of solution. Develop basic and detailed program specifications. Ensure that expected application performance levels are achieved. Design, code, test, debug, documents, maintain, and modify computer programs of high complexity, significance, and risk. Identify and manage interfaces, service levels, standards, and configurations. Conduct analysis of organizational needs for the development and implementation of application systems. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and recommend technical solutions.

Technologies Utilized: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, SQL, PEGA, APS

Jan 2009 – May 2012 Confidential Des Moines, IA
Technical Consultant Mainframe/BA/Configurator 
Gathered business requirements supporting transaction processing. Established strategic partnerships with the business units to develop a solid understanding of the business line; including the business plan, products, and processes. Functioned as a primary bridge between the business, operations, and the technical areas throughout the project cycle. Identified and validated high potential business opportunities for stakeholders and developed customized business strategies that were aligned with corporate strategic objectives. Involved in detailing project mission, data process flow diagrams, and timelines. Worked with QA team to design test plan and test cases for User Acceptance Testing. I also prepared the integration, system, acceptance, and regression test plans which was used by functional team as well as development team for doing a detailed testing on the business application.

Technologies Utilized: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, SQL

Oct 2005 – Dec 2008 Confidential Des Moines, IA
Technical Consultant/IT 
Conducted Joint Application Development sessions with stakeholders throughout PGI to resolve open issues. Worked closely with my business units to identify application development solutions. Develop new or modified programs, reuse of existing code or a combination of the available alternatives. Worked parallel with the client server team that while they were implementing Portia software for their investment management system. Worked within time constraints to meet deadlines. Identified and communicated issues with project deliverables. Developed exceptional communication skills to interact with business units and team members. Developed workflow, screen mock-ups, and conversion requirements. Documented implemented and provided on-going support for the entire mainframe securities investment system. Clarified client requirements, business needs and project objectives, via feedback sessions and client meetings, in collaboration with all stakeholders. Conducted business analysis, project assessment and feasibility determination. Defined and introduced the project, team members\' roles, and key deliverables. Mapped out timelines, milestones, communication processes, question and answer session. Prioritized business and systems problems; analyzed legislation and conducted impact analysis. Prepared business process models; used Visio to create use case diagrams. Designed test plans and test cases for integration, system, acceptance, and regression tests for User Acceptance Testing.

Technologies Utilized:COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM, DB2, SQL, FTP, SDF2, Workbench,Insync, Dumpmaster

Feb 2002 - Mar 2005 Confidential Des Moines, IA
Senior Developer 
Managed several large complex projects. Maintained and developed new code for the Commercial Farm Team. Wrote, managed, and implemented several large file conversions. Worked with business users to gather requirements and translate requirements into functional specs. Reviewed the functional specs from a support perspective to ensure no downstream impact. Clarified client requirements, business needs and project objectives, via feedback sessions and client meetings, in collaboration with all stakeholders. Developed quality assurance test scripts for all patches, modifications and upgrades. Provided users with documentation on current process and participated in user acceptance testing.

Technologies Utilized:COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM, DB2, SQL, FTP, SDF2, Changeman, MQ/Series, Fileaid, Abendaid, XPEDITER

Aug 2000 - Feb 2002 Confidential Des Moines, IA
Programmer Lead Analyst
Lead Programmer Analyst for a team of five. Performed analysis for several systems on redesigns, new development, and maintenance projects. Prioritized outstanding defects and system problems, ensuring accuracy and deadlines were met. Met with users on a regular basis to design new development, get input on maintenance requests and tested all projects. Involved in creation of Test Plan, test cases according to the Business Requirements, Functional Specifications and Test Cases. Reviewed the Business Requirements, Functional Specification and Use case documents to carry out the testing activities.
Technologies Utilized: COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM, DB2, SQL, FTP, SDF2, Workbench

Oct 1997 - Aug 2000 Confidential Des Moines, IA
Technical Consultant 
Rewrote and tested the DI Reinsurance Audit reporting system using COBOL and VSAM files. Consulted at several insurance companies a major bank and State Government. Worked with several personality types and maintained a good working relationship. Served as team member on several file conversions. Responsible for data and file conversions using COBOL and CICS in a mainframe environment. Performed analysis for several systems on redesigns, new development, and maintenance projects. Determined user/business/functional requirements. Created vision, scope, and use case documents; business process models, use case diagrams, activity diagrams. Provided internal support and training for applications

Technologies Utilized: COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM, DB2, SQL, FTP, SDF2, Changeman, MQ/Series, Fileaid, Abendaid

Aug 1994 - Oct 1997 Confidential Des Moines, IA
Programmer Analyst 
Developed and maintained the online system using COBOL/CICS. Designed and coded several new systems for both online and batch. Redesigned and coded entire phone system, tax sale buyers, and real estate miscellaneous tax system for motor vehicle inventory and Elderly Services Systems. Redesigned work included in the Youth Shelter intake and monitoring system, pet licensing batch reporting system, and mobile home tax system. Served as a member on Year 2000 projects for real estate and miscellaneous subsystems conversions. Developed use cases, workflow, screen mock-ups, and conversion requirements. Prepared business process models; used Visio to create use case diagrams.

Nov 1992 - Aug 1994 Confidential Des Moines, IA
Computer Programmer 
Developed and maintained the online system. Interfaced with business users to prepare and update Business Process Requirements and Software System Requirements. Created test cases and test scripts. Prioritized outstanding defects and system problems, ensuring accuracy and deadlines were met. Updated System Change Request forms for Product Data Management.

Oct 1991 - Confidential Des Moines, IA
Nov 1992 Computer Operator
IBM VSE/ESA operating system CA-7.
Help Desk.
Production/Job scheduling.
Easytrieve Report printing and distribution.

EDUCATION: 
Confidential 
AAS Degree in Computer Programming

Confidential 
AGS Degree Majoring in Computer Programming