Project Manager Software Engineer

dennis galvin

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Summary

Seeking New Opportunities

Results Oriented Project Manager with over 20 year’s experience in all phases of application development.

Analyze client requirements, propose solution alternatives, manage detailed work plans and project schedules to

ensure project outcomes successfully meet client expectations.

Specialties

Project Management:

•Management of multi-million dollar projects

•Infrastructure and Systems project management

•Management of third party and off-shore resources

• SDLC knowledge

•Ability to meet business needs in a complex IS environment

•Conducting project meetings

•Effective internal and external relationship building

Analysis/Design:

Documenting functional and technical requirements

Prioritizing development requests

•Data conversion and migration

•Strong problem solving skills

Experience

Senior Technical Analyst at Nebraska Department of Healh and Human Services

November 2011 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Software Project Leader/ Software Engineer at DST Systems, Inc

June 2001 - July 2010 (9 years 2 months)

Responsible for leading Multiple software development, projects software

enhancement, or 3rd party software integration projects. Responsibilities

include also leading smaller software initiatives, larger less-complex

software projects, or multiple components of larger, more complex software

solutions. I perform in a project/team lead and/or supervisory capacity

that includes day-to-day task, resource, and risk management, staff

mentorship and evaluation, work delegation, conducting project meetings,

composing project documentation, and delivering project communications.

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Analyze client requirements, propose solution alternatives, manage

detailed work plans and project schedules, and ensure project outcomes

successfully meet client expectations. Ensure adherence to quality IT

standards. The primary point of contact for all assigned poject

deliverables and accountable for managing the client relationship while

serving as a client contact for the duration of assigned project or

project components

11 recommendations available upon request

Senior Disaster Recovery Planner/ contractor at State of South Carolina

February 1998 - January 2000 (2 years)

Provided contingency planning.

• Analyzed and evaluated all Mainframe applications.

• Modeled all systems and identified all critical paths

• Proposed workable solutions for critical path issues

Senior Software Engineer(ISE 8 )/Team Lead at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of South Carolina

February 1998 - February 1999 (1 year 1 month)

Guide general and detail design phases, prioritize plan and report to

management, carry out duties of programming manager in managers absence,

participate in departmental short and long term planning, assist and share

technical knowledge, using Cobol II, DB2, CICS

Project Lead/ contractor at Physicans Mutual Insurance

April 1996 - February 1998 (1 year 11 months)

Responsible for leading rewrite of Billing System

Promoted from Programmer Analyst to Project Lead of Billing project 1 month after project began

Taught CICS and DB2 classes

Convinced upper management to update billing system from batch reporting to a fully integrated online

CICIS with instantaneous access to information

Lead Analyst at Nebraska Department of Road

March 1992 - April 1996 (4 years 2 months)

Analysis and design using Excellerator. Coding & Testing of programs using

Cobol, Cobol II, CICS and DB2, DB2 database analysis and design.

Software Project Lead at Peter Kiewit & Sons' Inc

January 1985 - January 1992 (7 years 1 month)

Analysis and Design using EXCELERATOR and VISIBLE ANALYST Development using (Cobol, CICS

DB2) and (Natural, Adabas), DB2 database analysis and design

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Skills & Expertise

Project Management

SDLC

Software Documentation

JCL

CICS

Database Design

Xpediter

MVS

HTML

Batch Processing

Mainframe

Business Intelligence

Process Improvement

Software Project Management

COBOL

Endeavor

SharePoint

Software Development

Testing

User Acceptance Testing

Leadership

IMS DB/DC

Quality Assurance

Vendor Management

Analysis

IBM Mainframe

Requirements Gathering

PMP

Test Planning

SQL

Data Warehousing

Management

Disaster Recovery

TSO

Fileaid

Syncsort

Visual Basic

Program Management

DB2

Project Planning

Business Analysis

Systems Analysis

SPUFI

COBOLII

ISPF

VSAM

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MS Project

Troubleshooting

Programming

Microsoft SQL Server

Education

Des Moines Area Community College

aa, computer, 1972 - 1975

Drake University

Business Administration, 1970 - 1972

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity

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dennis galvin

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11 people have recommended dennis

"I worked with Dennis at DST Systems for several years. Dennis possesses a high degree of knowledge of

Cobol, DB2 and JCL, and was able to code programs at a level commensurate with DST's high standards for

such work. However, that element is only one of the skills required to perform as a programmer at DST. The

batch and online programs involved in processing data comprise an extremely complex process so that,

before even a line of code can be written or changed, an extensive analysis must be made of the outcome and

ramifications of such a change. Dennis's analytical nature gave him an edge in performing these analyses.

Another important trait Dennis brings to an employer is his honesty. DST regularly works with sensitive data,

so all employees must be trustworthy; however, Dennis's honesty goes beyond the required limits. In all areas

his integrity is above reproach. Dennis can always be trusted to do the right thing, to be completely truthful

and forthright. He holds himself to the highest standards. Further, Dennis was a team player, always available

to help others and to support DST in whatever manner necessary. Any employer will be pleased to have

Dennis as an employee."

Sally Berneathy, Senior Software Developer, DST Systems, Inc., worked directly with dennis at DST

Systems, Inc

"Dennis is detail oriented manager who always gives his best effort on a project."

David Pacha, Software Developer, DST Systems, worked indirectly for dennis at DST Systems, Inc

"Dennis worked with our team to coordinate his projects. He was very cooperative and wanted to ensure his

projects met project standards."

Mary Lamy, Software Engineer, DST Systems, worked with dennis at DST Systems, Inc

"Dennis was very detailed oriented and usually had multiple projects to supervise at the same time. He

worked with offshore groups as well as in house groups to meet the companies strategic objectives. He was

always available to assist in giving support and answers. If there were installs on the weekends or at night, he

was usually in the office with us to make sure that everything went well. Dennis would be a good asset to any

company and would give them 110% consistently."

Donna McCain, Sr Software Developer, DST Systems, reported to dennis at DST Systems, Inc

"I was instrumental in interview process when DST Systems hired Denny. I was impressed with his

knowledge of COBOL and CICS. He was able to answer the questions in the technical portion of the

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interview with minimal or no hesitation. While working with Denny at DST Systems I found him to be easy

to work with, accurate in following instructions and able to ask question when the instructions did not make

sense to him or the process being coded. Denny was able to prove himself in such a manner he was promoted

to a project leader and went to work with another client within DST’s work groups. I found Denny able to

adapt and put in whatever hours were needed to get the job done in a timely manner. I think Denny will fit

into any industry or position with very little effort. I would recommend Denny for any Software engineering

position."

Markus Lindley, Senior Software Developer, DST Systems, worked directly with dennis at DST Systems,

Inc

"I would reccommend Dennis for any project lead position. He always puts forth his best effort into each

project he does. When working for him on one of his projects, you always know that he will do what it takes

to make sure everyone is treated fairly and that you will receive constructive criticism and praise as

necessary. Dennis would make a good fit in any organization."

William Gentry, Software Engineer, DST Systems, worked directly with dennis at DST Systems, Inc

"Dennis is a very thorough at his work and detail oriented with very good documentation."

Ranganathan Varadarajan, Software Engineer, DST Systems inc, worked directly with dennis at DST

Systems, Inc

"I had the pleasure to work with Dennis on several projects. Dennis has consistently demonstrated attention to

detail and expertise in projects he has been assigned. Dennis has shown committment to do whatever was

required and to ensure his project team would be able to deliver a project on time. I would welcome the

opportunity to work with Dennis again and highly recommend him to any company."

Andrew Maurer, Senior Software Developer, DST Systems, reported to dennis at DST Systems, Inc

"Dennis is a detail-oriented project leader. He is able to lead several projects at the same time, keeping them

on track and making sure that they are completed on time and within budget. He has extensive knowledge and

experience in I.T."

Dianne Terry, Project Manager, DST Systems, Inc., worked directly with dennis at DST Systems, Inc

"Dennis is a detail-oriented project manager who takes great pride in the successful implementation of

projects."

Douglas Jensby, Software Engineer, DST Systems, inc., worked with dennis at DST Systems, Inc

"Dennis was an excellent Project Leader while working with him at DST. He always treated his subordinates

with the utmost respect and dignity. Dennis always go the extra mile, to make sure his projects were

completed on time and within budget"

Luis Gonzalez, Software Engineer, DST Systems, worked with dennis at DST Systems, Inc

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