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SUMMARY
  • A consultant with a total of 17 years computer experience in software design, analysis, development, problem solving, and technical management experience. Business experience includes 12 years in grocery retailing, four years in utility energy services, and one year in aerospace.
     
TECHNICAL SKILLS

Databases:

DB2, IMS DB/DC, VSAM, INFORMIX, Oracle, SQL Server

Languages:

COBOL 390, COBOL II, PL/I, APS, ADF, CLIST, REXX, INFORMIX 4 GL, NewEra, and Easytrieve

Platforms:

MVS, TSO, CICS, Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, UNIX, AIX

Applications:

ISPF/PDF, Changeman, SCLM, Panvalet, JESM, SDSF, SAR, Xpeditor, File-Aid ABEND, File-Aid DB2-Xpert, File-Aid Data-Xpert, File-Aid IMS-Xpert. Control M Scheduler, DataAger, Xchange, QAHiperstation. Xcellnet, Connect: Direct, NDM, PVCS. Project Workbench, MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, LOTUS 123, Ami-Pro, Approach, Freelance


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 

SRP

Jun 2001 - Present

Senior Analyst / Programmer

  • Serving as a Senior Programmer in a group of 15 Business Analysts and Technical Analysts/Developers working on the Customer Information System (CIS) project. The group is responsible for the replacement / redesign of the current CIS legacy system to the new CIS2000 system for the area of Field Work Orders. The new system consists of a WEB HTML based front-end with a CICS / DB2 / COBOL 390 back-end. Responsibilities include project planning, resource planning, technical analysis, and quality assurance. Also, help code and test our on-line screens. Technologies are MVS/VS, CICS, COBOL 390, HTML, DB2, SCLM, Xpeditor, and File-Aid for DB2, MS Project, and Windows NT.

Pinnacle West - APS

Feb 1999 - May 2001

Senior Analyst / Integrator

  • Served as a Senior Analyst with six developers working on the Rapid Deployment team. The group was responsible for a set of enhancements for the Customer & Information System. Worked in all technical and business areas of the system. Responsibilities included: reporting, estimating, requirements gathering, functional and technical design and analysis, coding, testing, installation, and coordinating the implementation tasks with various support groups and Business Analysts. Served as a Senior Developer on the CIS Field Team. The group was responsible for enhancements, maintenance, and support for all programs related to the business areas of the Service Orders, Meter reading, and Service Account maintenance. Responsibilities included reporting, training new members, and coordinating our work with the various support groups and Business Analysts. Also, performed technical design and analysis, coding, testing, and installation. Technologies used are MVS/VS, COBOL 390, DB2, CICS, Changeman, Xpeditor, Clear Quest, and File-Aid for DB2, Windows NT, and C++ MFS/SDK.

Entergy Services

Apr 1998 - Feb 1999

Y2K Testing Tools Specialist

  • Developed custom procedures and programs to age the IMS databases on a large Y2K project for the Customer Information Service system. Also, provided training, assistance, and support for all Testing tools and custom procedures. Technologies used are MVS/VS, IMS DB/DC, and Compuware Test Tools: QA Hipperstation, Data Ager, and Xchange. Analyzed, coded, and tested Y2K date issues for the Customer Information Services system. Completed the Y2K certification of 40 on-line transactions. Technologies used are MVS/VS, COBOL, ADF, and IMS DB/DC.

Allied Signal, Inc.

Apr 1997 - Apr 1998

Analyst, Y2K - Client / Server Applications

  • Identified, analyzed, corrected, tested, and implemented all client / server applications concerning the Y2K date issue. Developed customer change control and methodology for the client/server applications. Developed test cases and test scripts for the client / server applications using automated testing tools. Technologies used are Windows 3.xx, Windows 95, DOS, C, Visual Basic, MS Project, QA Director, MS Project, and PVCS. Led and designed a Contract Management application using the new CORBA architecture. The system was designed using the Use-Case model and Object Domain model. The application was developed using Visual Cafe and C++. Technologies used are Windows 95, CORBA, Oracle, Visual Cafe, C++, MS Project, and PVCS.

Kroger Company

Jan 1995 - Apr 1997

Supervisor, Financial Systems

  • Directed and managed staff of nine full-time computer professional employees. The team was responsible for supporting, maintaining, and enhancing financial legacy systems. Responsibilities included Performance reviews, career development and planning, strategic planning, budgets, and hiring. Managed the design and development of a new Paperless Kroger Store forms system. The new system included electronic forms, client / server network and communication development. The system is fully integrated with several key legacy systems, optical imaging system, resides on three computer platforms, and provides automated processing and storing of critical information, while reducing operating expenses. Technologies used are Method/1, Manage/1, Change/1, Project Workbench, MS Office tools, MVS/VS, COBOL II, PL/I, DB2, IMS/DB, Xcellnet network, Xcellnet forms SDK, OS/2, C, Connect: Direct, NDM, Informix, Informix 4GL, Method/1, Manage/1, Project Workbench, and Lotus Office tools.

Kroger Company

May 1988 - Jan 1995

Senior Analyst / Programmer, Financial Systems

  • Designed and developed a new Accounts Payable system. Coordinated the development and installation of the for the new Accounts Payable system between various MIS departments. Technologies used are MVS/VS, PL/I, IMS/DB, DB2, APS, EDI, GENTRAN , and Project Workbench. Migrated Pharmacy third party Accounts Receivable legacy system to Dunn & Bradstreet s Accounts Receivable package. Designed and led the development, testing, and implementation of the replacement system. Technologies used are MVS/VS, COBOL II, PL/I, D&B Accounts Receivable package, and Project Workbench.

Kroger Company

Mar 1985 - May 1988

Analyst / Programmer, Financial Systems

  • Migrated EDI translation software application from the PC to the MVS mainframe and developed, tested, and implemented an Audit and Tracking application for all EDI documents. Led EDI Invoice and Accounts Payable reengineering project. Designed and led the development, testing, and implementation of both projects. Technologies used are MVS/VS, PC-DOX, GENTRANEDI translator, PL/I, DB2, IMS/DB, ADF, CLIST, REXX, and Telenet EDI translator.
EDUCATION
  • 1985 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio - Bachelors of Business Administration, Information Systems
  • 1980 Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio - Bachelors of Arts, Psychology

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