Software Insurance
Resume:
Todd Denney
** ***** **** **, ********, Georgia *0064
**********@*******.***
TECHNICAL
Hardware: IBM System 38, IBM AS/400, IBM Mainframe, PC’s
Operating Systems: OS400, CL, DDS, DFU, SQL, SDA, RLU, Z-OS(OS 390), Windows (VISTA/XP/2000/NT/98/95)
Programming Languages: COBOL, RPG, RPG400, VISUAL BASIC, DAL
Software: Docucorp/Oracle Software Systems, American Software Systems, Microsoft Office Suite
Server-Side Technology: Documaker Studio 11.5, 11.4, 11.3, 11.1, 10.3, 10.2, RP, FP
Compare Utilities: FIM Tool, Paloma StreamDiff
EXPERIENCE
TCS (TATA Consultancy Services)
Client: Prudential November 2013 – Current
DocuMaker Technical Lead Jacksonville, FL
Provide development and support solutions for the Documaker software package. Worked with the business analysts and
the offshore development team on project scope and analysis. Develop and support the Life Insurance batch and real time
Application systems. Upgraded Documaker Studio 11.4 to 11.5. The environments are configured to output metacode,
AFP and PDF format for archiving. Responsible for Documaker code development and administrative roles including:
Documaker code promotions, code reviews, maintaining test environments, mentoring and training other developers, and
liaison to Business Managers.
• Develop and maintain the Life Insurance batch system for all state versions for any given product.
• Create new forms designated by the business. This includes building form and section triggers, DAL scripting, data
dictionary updates, and Logo creation.
• Execute unit test plans, which includes integrated, regression, performance and systems testing.
• Modified custom code during 11.4 to 11.5 migration.
• Work with offshore teams in providing Documaker system development and support.
• Modify existing forms, add new functionality to forms that are currently being used.
• Mentor and train IT developers and Business teams.
P3 (Professional Project Partners)
Client: Aviva June 2012 – June 2013
DocuMaker Software Consultant Des Moines, IA
Provide development solutions for the Documaker software package. Worked with the business analysts and the
development team on project decisions. Develop and support the Annuity batch Application system built around
Documaker Studio 11.1, focusing on document generation for Annuity Packages. This includes the contract for a
purchased annuity. The environments are configured to output XEROX metacode, RTF and PDF format for archiving.
Responsible for Documaker code development and administrative roles including: Documaker code promotions, code
reviews, maintaining test environments, mentoring and training other developers, security configuration and liaison to
Business Managers.
• Develop and maintain the Annuity batch system for all state versions for any given Annuity product.
• Create new forms designated by the business. This includes building form and section triggers, DAL scripting, data
dictionary updates, and Logo creation.
• Create XML files, execute unit test plans, which includes integrated, performance and systems testing.
• Recommend improvements to design and testing approaches.
• Work with offshore teams in providing Documaker system development and support.
• Work with the business teams to provide solutions for future development and software issues that may arise.
• Modify existing forms, add new functionality to forms that are currently being used.
• Mentor and train IT developers and Business teams.
TEK Systems
Client: Travelers July 2011 – April 2012
DocuMaker Project/Technical Lead Hartford, CT
Advise the client on Documaker software decisions. This includes assistance with software upgrades, software updates
and software development. Managed the development team of 8 developers and coordinated all development activities
and decisions on the best practice for implementation. Develop and support the Personal Auto Insurance batch and
realtime Application systems built around Documaker Studio 11.3, focusing on document generation for Auto Insurance
Packages. This includes the Policy Declarations, Policy Jacket, ID cards, cancellations, reinstatements and renewals. The
environments are configured to output XEROX metacode, RTF and PDF format for eCommerce and archiving.
Responsible for Documaker code development and administrative roles including: Documaker code promotions, code
reviews, maintaining test environments, mentoring and training other developers, security configuration and liaison to
Business Managers.
• Develop and maintain the Auto batch system for 40 states.
• Support and maintain the Auto Application system for 8 states. New states are being added monthly.
• Apply 3 of 9 and OMR barcodes to all output for finishing and handling of all printed material.
• Create new forms designated by the business. This includes building form and section triggers, DAL scripting, data
dictionary updates, and Logo creation.
• Create XML files, execute unit test plans, which includes integrated, performance and systems testing.
• Recommend improvements to design and testing approaches.
• Managed local and offshore teams in providing Documaker system development and support.
• Work with the business teams to provide solutions for future development and software issues that may arise.
• Modify existing forms, add new functionality to forms that are currently being used.
• Mentor and train IT developers and Business teams.
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Client: Liberty Mutual June 2010 – July 2011
DocuMaker Technical Consultant/Assistant Manager Projects Dover, NH
Develop and support the Personal Auto Insurance batch and Application systems built around Documaker Studio 11.3,
focusing on document generation for Auto Insurance Packages. Provided assistance with decisions on software upgrades
and updates. Worked with the business analysts on best approaches for software development and issues. This includes the
Policy Declarations, Policy Jacket, ID cards, bills, cancellations, reinstatements and renewals. The environments are
configured to output AFP, RTF and PDF format for eCommerce and archiving. Responsible for Documaker code
development and administrative roles including: Documaker code promotions, code reviews, maintaining test
environments, mentoring and training other developers, security configuration and liaison to Business Managers.
• Support and maintain the Auto batch system for 50 states.
• Support and maintain the Auto Application system for 10 states. New states are being added monthly.
• Create new forms designated by the business. This includes building form and section triggers, DAL scripting, data
dictionary updates, and Logo creation.
• Create XML files, execute unit test plans, which includes integrated, performance and systems testing.
• Recommend improvements to design and testing approaches.
• Work with offshore teams in providing Documaker system development and support.
• Work with the business teams to provide solutions for future development and software issues that may arise.
• Modify existing forms, add new functionality to forms that are currently being used.
• Mentor and train IT developers and Business teams.
Access Insurance August 2009 – November 2009
DocuMaker Technical Consultant Atlanta, GA
(Contracted through Verity Professionals)
Provided solutions with the development of the Documaker software package. Worked with the development team on best
strategies for software development and updates. Created a new batch system, built around Documaker Studio 11.3, which
produced documents for Auto Insurance Packages at this Specialty Auto Insuer. This included the policy, ID cards, bills,
cancellations, reinstatements and renewals. These documents were rendered in a PDF format for printing and storage. A
daily batch cycle was also created to run the necessary steps to produce these documents and send them to an online
repository called ImageRight for storage and historical reference.
• Involved in Architectural and Technical design of DocuMaker Studio 11.3. This includes all initial file setup and batch
configuration.
• Developed state specific forms in Studio for multiple state processing.
• Developed Forms using many DocuMaker system tools which included DAL scripting, Font cross reference file
setup, and Logo creation.
• Created batch scripts, executed unit test plans, which included integration, performance and systems testing.
• Recommended improvements to testing approach.
• Provided Quality Assurance, user training and full system support.
• Managed forms, created new forms, modified forms. Involved in application maintenance to existing applications.
Allianz Life July 2006 – January 2009
DocuMaker Technical Consultant/Specialist Minneapolis, MN
(Contracted through Micro Technology International, IBM Blue Direct-Zero Chaos, and ITR Group)
Provided leadership in the development of the Documaker software package. This included best development strategies,
software updates, manage the development team and training and work with the business teams to coordinate software
decisions. The purpose of this project was to build a new system, around Documaker, to produce documents for
"contracts", new policy forms, and "statements", annual & quarterly reports of policy activity and values. Allianz called
these packages of documents and forms sent to a new policyholder, a "Welcome Packet". This included the policy contract
and various marketing and administrative or legal materials. An annuity "welcome packet" contains about 20 to 50 pages.
A quarterly or annual statement is normally two pages.
• Involved in Architectural and Technical design of DocuMaker Studio. This includes all initial file setup and batch
configuration.
• Lead software application development team and/or enhancement projects exercising exceptional judgment and
creativity in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions.
• Assisted others in the steps involved in the life cycle of software development. Ensured code quality by coaching and
reviewing the work of other developers, which included conducting code walk-through.
• Migrated all forms into Studio utilizing Studio tools and forms conversion utilities. Converted word documents into
DocuMaker.
• Developed Forms using many DocuMaker system tools which included DAL scripting, Font cross reference file
setup, and Logo creation.
• Created and executed unit test plans, which included integration, performance and systems testing.
• Recommended improvements to testing approach.
• Provided Quality Assurance, user training and full system support.
• Managed forms, created new forms, modified forms. Involved in application maintenance to existing applications.
• Created Logos in graphics applications such as MS Paint or Photoshop and imported manipulated Logos into
Documaker Studio and managed them in forms.
Docucorp International August 2000 – October 2006
Technical Consultant Atlanta, GA
• Developed, supported and enhanced client specific publishing systems using Docucorp proprietary software. These
systems were built with efficiency in mind by implementing reusable objects and a methodology to improve
maintenance times. This required the use of XML and flat data files used as input to trigger forms to be produced
within the system. On site client support and training of both products and systems were also required.
Profit Recovery Group June 1998 – August 2000
Senior Systems Analyst Atlanta, GA
• Developed relational databases from client data for the auditors in the field. This required client data conversions and
then link EDI, AP and Purchasing system data and build Sql, Access and Dbase databases for the auditors to perform
history audits.
Coca-Cola Enterprises December 1997 – June 1998
Senior Systems Analyst Atlanta, GA
• Enhanced and supported the BASIS legacy system which controlled the COCA-COLA bottlers worldwide. This
included user interfaces, reporting, batch processing and building interfaces to many other functional systems.
American Insurance Management April 1997 – December 1997
Operations Manager Roswell, GA
• Managed systems operations to ensure all system functionality. Performed system upgrades and backups. Maintained
the insurance software package and provided support to 30 plus associates on a daily basis.
Crawford & Company April 1994 – April 1997
Application Systems Analyst Atlanta, GA
• Modified and supported Automated Risk Management and Case Management systems worldwide. Designed and
implemented state specific reporting modules as mandated by the states.
McKinley Group August 1993 – April 1994
Systems Consultant Virginia Beach, VA
• Provided solutions to modify software specifications to meet the clients’ business strategies. Systems enhanced
include complex order processing, inventory, and financial business packages.
Coulter Source, Inc. August 1990 – August 1993
Senior Programmer Analyst Marietta, GA
• Enhanced software systems to meet the direction of the company. Systems responsible for were order processing,
inventory, purchasing, and financial business packages. Complex reporting modules were also designed to identify
inventory cost and sales by accounting structure.
American Software November 1988 - August 1990
Systems Analyst Atlanta, GA
• Modified software systems to meet client specifications. Order processing and inventory control systems were
modified to allow for growth and concise reporting. Consultant to outside clients.
Omni Insurance Company October 1986 – November 1988
Operator/Programmer Atlanta, GA
• Responsible for all system operations on a daily basis. Performed backups and printed all policy documents for mail
assembly. Promoted to programmer to support auto insurance application.
Education
Computer Science
Marietta Cobb Vocational Technical School
Visual Basic
Dekalb Technical Institute
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