RICHARD S. ALEXOFF

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Akron, Ohio 44301

Home 330-***-****

CAREER OBJECTIVE: Computer Consultant with 20 plus years experience.

Currently seeking a

Project Leader/Lead Programmer/Analyst position with an

Organization that can

act as a facilitator to promote opportunities of growth

and application of my

technical knowledge.

Continuing Education: self-study of C#, developing/testing of small

routines and programs.

HARDWARE: IBM 3090, IBM 4381, IBM ES/9000 series, Hitachi HDS Pilot

35, VAX, HP3000,

WANG, RS6000, System 36, Macintosh, PC, Apple, Honeywell

OPERATING

SYSTEMS: MVS/ESA, OS, VSE/ESA, VM, OS/390, DOS

APPLICATIONS: JCL, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, FILE-AID, IDD, OLQ, PANVALET,

LIBRARIAN,

MS Office products, WINDOWS XP NT 95 97 98 ME, LOTUS 1-2-

3,

VSE/ICCF, EXPEDITER, CEDF, INTERTEST, DITTO, SAR, METHOD-

1,

ENABLE, ENDEVOR, TELON, EDI/GENTRAN, SCLM. MS SHAREPOINT,

TFS

LANGUAGES: XML/XSL/XSLT, SQL/DB2, SPUFI, COBOL 390, COBOL II, COBOL

XT, CICS,

IDMS, Culprit, MANTIS, SUPRA, CSP, EASYTRIEVE PLUS,

DLI/IMS

DATABASES: DB2, DATACOM, IDMS, IMS DB/DC, SUPRA, TOTAL, ACCESS

SUMMARY:

V Worked at approximately 18 different billion-dollar companies within

eight different types of businesses. (i.e. manufacturing, retail,

education, hospital, government, telecommunications, Insurance,

and transportation)

V Worked with one half dozen databases (i.e. DB2, DATACOM, SUPRA, IMS

DB/DC and over one half dozen on-line languages with map and code

generators. (i.e. CICS, TSO panel with CLIST, CSP, MANTIS, TELON, and Map

Generator)

V Demonstrated ability for cross-functional applications within an

organizations various departments

V Trained other employees and consultants in different computer languages

and software applications

V Posses a strong ability to learn on the job, as demonstrated from the

skill sets and the disciplines gained from different industry

experiences.

V Advanced business and technical analysis skills that result in cost

savings for the client.

EXPERIENCE

Modis Aug. 2008 -

Present

Cleveland, Ohio

Progressive Insurance

Mayfield Village, Ohio

IT Application Programmer Lead

. Worked on Auto Insurance for all states - External Communication dept.

for new development, maintenance, and enhancements to the existing auto

converters and billing systems for both realtime and batch data feeds

into the RP system. Performed new development and Maintenance on

XML/XSL/XSLT, PMM, COBOL/CICS, JCL, SQL/DB2 programs. Full System Life

Cycle.

Richard Alexoff

Progressive Insurance (cont.)

. Worked on Compliance and State Mandates, System Reviews, Research, and

Rate Revisions for Auto, Special Lines, and PCA.

. All work was performed on IBM's OS/390 operating system using COBOL390,

JCL, SQL/DB2, VSAM KSDS, RRDS and SERENA ChangeMan.

Kforce Jun. 2007 -

May 2008

Cleveland, Ohio

Antares Management Solutions

Strongsville, Ohio

Senior Programmer Analyst

. Worked on Health Care Insurance - TOPPS enhancements to the existing

claims system. Performed maintenance on Command CICS COBOL programs. Full

System Life Cycle.

. Converted KSDS files to DB2. Worked on medical/facility retrofits for the

TOPPS Claims system.

. All work was performed on IBM's new OS/390 operating system using

COBOL, Command CICS,

BMS maps, SQL/DB2, VSAM RRDS KSDS and PANVALET.

COMSYS Sep. 2005 - Apr.

2007

Cleveland, Ohio

Yellow Roadway

Senior Programmer Analyst

. Worked on the Corridor Hub Project creating new programs and performed

maintenance. Created new Easytrieve, COBOL, and performed maintenance on

Command CICS COBOL programs and BMS maps. Full System Life Cycle

(Analysis, Design, Code, and Implementation).

. HR and KLO/FP production support for both batch and on-line systems for

Finance & Accounting.

. All work was performed on IBM's new OS/390 operating system using

COBOL, EASYTRIEVE PLUS,

Command CICS, BMS maps,SDFII, and SQL/DB2, SCLM, and VSAM RRDS KSDS.

Ajilon Jul.

2004 - Aug. 2005

Cincinnati, Ohio

xpedx

Senior Programmer Analyst

. Worked on the Pricing/Rebates system creating new programs and performed

maintenance. Also the Global Pricing Updates system. Created new Command

CICS/DATACOM/ COBOL programs and BMS maps. Full System Life Cycle

(Analysis, Design, Code, and Implementation).

. Setup MS PMOffice with entry of project assignments, desc, participants,

costs, and time estimates.

. All work was performed on IBM's new OS/390 operating system using

COBOL VM/MVS, Command

CICS, BMS maps, and SQL/DATACOM, ENDEVOR, and VSAM ESDS KSDS.

Infiniti Systems Group May 2003 -

Jan. 2004

Brecksville, Ohio

Alltel

Senior Programmer Analyst

. Worked on DCRIS Port project for the CAM Order/Billing system. Created

new Command CICS/IDMS/ COBOL programs and BMS maps. IDS Honeywell to IDMS

IBM conversion.

. All work was performed on IBM's new OS/390 operating system using

COBOL VM/MVS, Command

CICS, BMS maps, and a map painter (MAPR), IDMS, OLQ, MQSeries,

ENDEVOR, and VSAM KSDS.

Additional Experience (cont.)

Richard Alexoff:

Robert Half Technology Nov. 2002 -

Jan. 2003

Akron, Ohio

Bridgestone/Firestone

Senior Programmer Analyst

. Worked on maintenance management project for Manufacturing/Finance

(Canada conversion).

. All work was performed on IBM's new OS/390 operating system using

COBOL, COBOLII, Command

CICS, EASYTRIEVE PLUS, VSAM KSDS and PANVALET. Trained on the AS400

(COBOL and CL) and the PC (XML, HTML, C, JAVA, and VB).

Professional Support Inc.,

Brecksville, Ohio

Parker Mar. 2002 -

Jul. 2002

Senior Programmer Analyst

. Worked on new development programming for Industrial Hose Products.

. Analyzed and programmed the new IMS Database load for the Customer Name

and Address DB and a cross-reference file to link the Sales Orders DB to

the Quote system.

. All work was performed on IBM's new OS/390 operating system using COBOL

VM/MVS, Command CICS, VSAM KSDS, and DLI/IMS.

Republic Technologies Incorporated Dec.

1999 - Jun. 2000

Senior Programmer Analyst

. Wrote new Command CICS/COBOL II and TELON system with IMS/DLI and

performed COBOL to COBOL II conversions as needed.

. Analyzed and programmed new changes for IMS/DLI database expansion.

. All work was performed on a Hitachi HDS Pilot 35 by Hitachi Data Systems

OS/390, TELON, CICS and batch, LIBRARIAN, DLI/IMS, COBOL II/Command CICS

and COBOL II batch.

Kent State University Aug. 1998 -

Sep. 1999

Senior Programmer Analyst

. Worked on the Y2K project and DB2 database and HR PASS system. Also

worked on eliminating IDMS code and copybooks, upgrading the new code to

COBOL II.

. All work was performed on IBM's new OS/390 operating system using COBOL

VM/MVS, Command CICS, VSAM KSDS RRDS, SPUFI, File Aid, LIBRARIAN, and

SQL/DB2.

COMSYS/EDS/Riser Foods/Giant Eagle Apr.

1996 - Jul. 1998

On-site Manager/Senior Programmer Analyst

. Worked on P.O.S., scanning, batch, and new Command CICS COBOL for the

Clipless Coupon project.

. Worked on TRICEPS warehouse project, Rewrote COBOL Command CICS on-line

programs to new CICS background processing programs. Maintained inventory

balance on hand (BOH) equally between TRICEPS on the VAX and C.S.S. on

the IBM mainframe.

. Worked with HR, Analyzed $600 million of wholesale Business to forecast

the effort and implementation time to recreate a new wholesale system for

Giant Eagle.

. Worked on DCOPS C.S.S. Billing Systems. Analyzed systems for the removal

by segment of business starting with Health and Beauty Care (HBC).

. All work was performed on an IBM 3090 MVS/ESA, using COBOL, Command CICS,

EXPEDITER, CEDF, DITTO, VSAM ESDS KSDS, flat files and LIBRARIAN.

Additional Experience (cont.)

Richard Alexoff:

CREATIVE MANAGEMENT

INFORMATION SERVICES, INC. Oct. 1995 - Apr.

1996

Canton, Ohio

Aultman Hospital

Senior Programmer Analyst

. Responsibilities of the Medipac conversion project included both

conversion and new universal programs for HBOC patient management system

as it is converted to guarantor accounting.

. Worked on the PCN billing system, and the Aultman pricing policy for new

code changes for both batch and CICS COBOL systems. Also performed COBOL

to COBOL II conversions as needed.

. All work was completed on an IBM ES/9121-210 VM/VSE/ESA, using COBOL II,

Command CICS.

BUSINESS TRENDS, INC., Ohio May 1995 - Aug.

1995

Ameritech

Systems Analyst

. Maintained OSVS COBOL system, ran and supported (CABS) production system

. Analyzed and managed new releases for production

. Trained other consultants on Carrier Access Billing System (CABS) System

. All work completed on IBM 3090 MVS/ESA

Analyst International Corp. (AIC) Nov.

1993 - Apr. 1995

Independence, Ohio

REVCO, DDS

Senior Programmer Analyst

. Responsibilities included CULPRIT to EASYTRIEVE Plus rewrite,

EASYTRIEVE/DB2 to

COBOL II /DB2 new conversion.

. Worked on a partial rewrite of an Inventory system with the new

development of an on-line TSO panel using CLIST and EASYTIEVE Plus.

. Worked on maintenance programming in EASYTRIEVE Plus, COBOL/IDMS,

EASYTRIEVE/IDMS and COBOL to COBOL II conversions.

. All work was completed on an IBM 3090 MVS/ESA, COBOL II, DB2, IDMS,

CLIST, LIBRARIAN, and EASYTRIEVE Plus.

TIMKEN

Project Lead/Lead Programmer/Analyst

. Developed a new interface for HR between MRP/PERMAC inventory software

using Command CICS COBOLII, utilizing MANTIS/SUPRA and EASYTRIEVE Plus

programs.

. Assisted another consultant in learning and utilizing Command CICS with

COBOL.

. Worked on connecting and updating the SUPRA Data Base. Corrected the

weight calculations for assemblies on the SUPRA Data Base and connected

the different hierarchical levels.

. Worked on maintenance programming for COBOL to COBOLII conversions as

needed.

. All work was completed on an IBM 3090 MVS/ESA, VM/ESA, using COBOL,

COBOLII, EASYTRIEVE Plus, MANTIS, PANVALET, and Command CICS.

Additional Experience (cont.)

Richard Alexoff:

JAS TECH, INC. Jul. 1993 - Sept.

1993

Cleveland, Ohio

EDS/Department of Defense (D.O.D.)

Senior Programmer Analyst

. Worked on a Cost Accounting maintenance project. Modified MANTIS programs

which access the SUPRA database and on-line screens for name changes and

field expansions.

. Worked on COBOL XT on-line program, which accesses TOTAL using DLI,

analyzed, designed, and coded field validation routines to validate data

from MANTIS screens.

. Worked on analysis, design, and coding for partial rewrite of COBOL

program for new input record format and developed break routines.

. All work was completed using COBOL, COBOL XT, MANTIS, SUPRA, TOTAL/DLI,

OS JCL on

an IBM 3090.

Keane, Inc. Jan. 1992 -

Feb. 1993

Independence, Ohio

Fabri-Centers of America

Programmer Analyst

. Worked on a software maintenance management project which included new

programming for; Comparative/Non-comparative store sales reporting,

design and coded program to audit 1000 stores sales from year to year.

. Worked on ORSN Stock Assortment report, analyzed designed, and coded

program to break on Style number and print sales totals.

. Worked on EDI assignment using Gentran to format data to send to a

vendor.

. Worked on customer drop before NCOA processing, analysis, design, and

coding of project that would reduce costs by changing the order of the

data base customer name drop procedure from the current process (after

NCOA processing) to the new process (before NCOA processing.)

. All work was completed on IBM 3090, MVS/XA, VSE/DOS, COBOL, IDMS, OS JCL.

The University of Akron Sep. 1987 -

Dec. 1991

Akron, Ohio

Administrative Programmer Analyst

. Worked with HR on a new Institutional Advancement system project, which

includes analysis, coding, testing, and implementation for new

enhancements for HR.

. Trained new employees using TSO/ISPF, CICS, EASYTRIEVE Plus, and CSP.

. All work was completed using IBM 3090, MVS/XA, CICS, COBOL, EASYTRIEVE

Plus, CSP,

and PANVALET.

EDUCATION

The University of Akron

Associate of Applied Business in Computer Programming Technology (1989)

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management/Information Systems Management

(1998)

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