Quality Assurance Software
Resume:
E dwin L. Farmer I I I
***********@*******.***
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
An experienced programmer/analyst with excellent problem solving skills in any
environment or programming language. Primary experience is in the IBM mainframe
environment with Cobol, CICS, Assembler and DB2 and scripting languages, applications
and systems programming/systems software. Exposure to C, C++, C#, Java and ASP.NET.
Currently studying Java and ASP.NET.
BAE Systems – Mount Laurel, NJ
(2009 to 2012)
Provided software engineering support to the U.S. Navy for the Aegis M issile System.
Consulted with the primary vendor on design changes and software maintenance.
Reviewed software specifications for completeness and technical accuracy. Verified that
requirements were properly implemented via system testing and code review. This position
requires a Department of Defense Secret Clearance.
Engineering Services Group - Phoenix, AZ
(2008 to 2009)
Assigned to BAE Systems in the same position described above. This position required a
Department of Defense Secret Clearance.
Computer Sciences Corporation – Moorestown, NJ
(2005 to 2008)
Performed software design, maintenance and development in support of the Aegis M issile
System and the U.S. Navy. Designed and implemented code changes based on
specifications provided by the Navy and the Aegis Prime Contractor. This position required
a Department of Defense Secret Clearance.
Cigna Healthcare – Voorhees, NJ
(1998 to 2005)
Performed system maintenance and ISV product support for one of the large healthcare
i nsurers in the U.S. Installed and maintained system software products such as AbendAid,
F ileAid and Syncsort. Supported a variety of programming languages including COBOL,
B AL, FORTRAN and APL. Acted as a leading proponent of run-t ime cost reductions and
performance evaluation. This included standardization of JCL parameters and t r ials of
several products designed to analyze live software performance. These projects led directly
to the annual savings of over $2,000,000 in processing costs and over 140 days of batch run-
t ime per year.
Computer Associates - Mount Laurel, NJ
(1989 to 1998)
Developed and maintained system software products for the world’s largest independent
mainframe software developer. Performed second level support for a variety of mainframe
tools and development environments. Second level support involved interfacing with clients
i n order to aid in product installation and use, recreating problems and creating solutions
a t the source (Assembler) and object levels and assisting clients coding exit programs to
customize systems for their site. Presented sales, marketing and t raining sessions at
i ndustry conferences and visited client sites around the world to help resolve installation
and usage problems.
Automatic Data P rocessing – Mount Laurel, NJ
(1987 to 1989)
Coordinated a team supporting CICS applications designed for the brokerage industry.
Debugged application, communications and network problems using IVS software and
hardware debugging tools.
Reliance I nsurance Company – Philadelphia, PA
(1986 to 1987)
Supported and developed CICS applications used to allow property and casualty insurance
agents daily access to company underwri ting data. In terfaced with the ISV developers in
order to improve system functions and performance.
PECO Energy - Philadelphia, PA
(1983 to 1986)
Designed and implements a software quality assurance program for affecting nuclear
safety. These policies were reviewed and approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission. Developed and maintain CICS/VSAM applications relating the company’s
electric production process.
L iberty Tax Service - Somerdale, NJ
(2011 to Present)
Part-time, seasonal work preparing personal and business tax returns in a family owned
office. Also provide technical support for the internal network, computers and printers.
Ed Fa rmer Photography – Mount Laurel, NJ
(1996 to Present)
Owner and principle photographer in a home based business offering wedding and portrait
p hotography.
Temple University – Philadelphia, PA
Completed one year of graduate study in computer science.
R utgers University – Camden, NJ
Bachelor of Ar ts, Computer Science
Camden County College – B lackwood, NJ
Associate in Applied Science, Electrical Engineering
Specialized Knowledge and T raining
COBOL, ASSEMBLER(BAL), CICS, VSAM, DB2, SQL, C, FORTRAN, TSO, CLISTs,
REXX, Unix, Shell Scripts, Software Quality Assurance and Control, System Testing, ISV
P roduct Installation and Control.
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