DIORIS RAFAEL ALVARADO
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Profile:
An energetic achiever that has developed and Supported systems, Willing to take on challenges
of learning new technology. I have created ininnovating new system applications for
Goverment Agency, Hospitality Companies and Educational Institutions.
Provided support for an organization as a UNIX Systems Administrator.
SKILLS:
ORACLE- PRO-C/PL-SQL/SQL-form (5) years
UNIX (AIX) Shell (KS, BSH, CSH) (15) years,
INFORMIX-4gl/SQL/ESQL_C (15) years
C (15) years
PERL, Crystal forms (4) years
Certificate in Oracle Database Administration
JAVA Training
COBOL (4) years
EXPERIENCE:
The Adaptable Corp, Winston-Salem, NC Computer Instructor Dec-2007 to Present.
Provide training in computer literacy on different Microsoft tools.
Continue developing applications using PL/SQL and other ORACLE tools.
CATAPULT TECHNOLOGY CORP., Washington D.C, Programmer/Analyst Sep-2009 Dec-
2009
Provide support by analyzing problems on the system and making modifications to the
applications. The project also include the design, development and testing of new applications for
future releases.
Conduct system analysis and submit recommendations to improve system
efficiency and performance.
- Some of the tools used: Oracle-sql, Pl/Sql, C, PERL and UNIX (KS)
VIVA USA CONSULTANT, Winston-Salem, NC Programmer/Analyst Jul-2006 to Oct-2006
Design and support a pension system. Analyze the current system to enhance and add new
features. Also, provide support by fixing bugs and making modifications to the applications.
Trained new staff in INFORMIX-4GL, INFORMIX-SQL.
- Some of the tools used: PL/SQL, C++, and UNIX (KS)
COMPUTER SCIENCE CORP., Chicago, IL Programmer/Analyst Oct-2005 Dec-2005
Design and support reservation system. Provide support by fixing bugs and making
modifications to the application. The project also include the design, development and testing of
new applications for future releases.
- Some of the tools used: INFORMIX-4GL/E, SQL_C and UNIX (KS)
DLA CONSULTING ASSOCIATES, Lawrence, MA. Programmer Oct-2004 Jul-2005
Design and develop student record tracking systems for local School. Design to client's
specifications. The project included the analysis of the current system, design and development of
a database system and some applications to run all aspects of the school system
- Some of the tools used: Oracle-SQL PL/SQL, PERL
BLUE CROSS OF FLORIDA, Florida, Application Developer Sep-2002 Dec-2002
Developed an Insurance Medical systems application that sought to analyze, identify file type and
create standardized file formats to upload into a database system.
- Some of the tools used: Oracle-SQL, PL/SQL and a File Edit Scripting
VERIZON, Tampa Florida, Application Developer June-2000 Feb-2002
Developed a security systems application that sought to analyze, identify file type and create
standardized file formats to upload into a database system. The script program included the
following functionalities of the main driver for the security application system
Main driver would identify the file format
Break each line into records and fields
Create a standard file format
Generate SQL scripts depending on the file type
Run the SQL script to upload the data in to the database
Perform file maintenance
- Some of the tools used: C, ESQL-C, SQL, PERL and INFORMIX-4GL
Provide technical Assistance to other members of the team to develop other areas of the project.
Developed documentation for the Systems Administrators to maintain the security systems
application.
Develop an application to maintain an equipment database management system; involving the
manipulation of data from the inventory database, downloading it and prepare the information to
be transferred to another system for further processing.
- Some of the tools used: Oracle/PL-SQL/PRO*C and PERL (DBI)
HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA, Database Application Developer Sept-1997 June-2000
Working under new release of the accounting system using INFORMIX-4GL/SQL, C, PERL and
UNIX tools. Duties included:
Redesign the current database to comply with the requirements specified by the new
school's accounting system
Analyzed each of the application of the accounting system
Identify changes and make the necessary adjustments. Most of the screens and reports
were developed to reflect the changes made in the applications and the database.
Assist staff with the installation and implementation of other database applications for a
newer version of INFORMIX.
Created and monitored the database (tuned, created indexes, etc.)
Wrote SQL scripts to improve efficiency of database and to monitor the integrity of the
data.
MASSACHUSETTS DEPT. OF REVENUE, Boston, MA, Database Specialist 1994-1996
Developed programs using COBOL, IQU to maintain RDBMS/DMS systems. Maintained
database for a Unisys system. Completed time-critical projects related to the unload/reload
program in preparations for the 1996 reorganization of a Case Tracking database to streamline
operational processing for revenue collections. Analyzed database schema and other software
tools such as the Database Editor (D.B.E.) and IQU and presented enhancement opportunities for
review.
- Some of the tools used: COBOL, Oracle, SQL Forms, SQL Plus, and Pro C
JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL SERVICES, Boston, MA, Programmer 1993
Recruited to administrate a project segment for updating a system application for a pension
system on an IBM mainframe using COBOL.
SHERATON CORPORATION, Braintree, MA, Computer Systems Analyst, 1987-1991
As team member on the development of Worldwide Reservation Systems, contributed to the
conversion to a new reservation system that would make the company more flexible and dynamic
when responding to client needs. Designed database applications and communication programs
for an NCR system. Developed and supervised documentation controls. Generated detailed
reporting for executive review.
- Some of the tools used: UNIX platform, C, SED AWK, BOURNE-Shell,
INFORMIX/ESQL/SQL/4GL
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, Boston, MA, Programmer Analyst, 1983-1987
As project leader, analyzed, designed and implemented database applications. Conducted a
system study for a division of the Internal Revenue Service, made presentation of findings to
management committee. Trained new employees and supervised staff throughout all project
phases. Recognized with several awards for achievements and performance.
- Some of the tools used: UNIX platform, COBOL, C, INFORMIX and Bourne-Shell
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF MA 100+ Credit
Bachelor Degree in Management Information Systems
NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Haverhill, MA.
Associate of Science in Computer Science