Project Manager Service

Overview

. I started working on the IBM midrange computer programming in RPG 30

years ago and have stayed with it ever since. I have chosen to stay

technical and endeavored to be as current as possible with new techniques

and technologies. My specific proficiencies are detailed separately for

readability.

Knowledge Base categorized by type

. RPG Proficiency - All code I currently produce is in free form ILE;

embracing the model/view/controller pattern where the model is

implemented in RPG service programs/subprocedures and modules. I use

both native file and embedded SQL for access to DB2 data. I am

comfortable with working with subfile display programming and traditional

RPG techniques. I have worked with all flavors of RPG since the System/3

and comfortably deal with old 36 code for maintenance and modernization

projects.

. XML - I have worked with DB2 XML Extenders product from IBM to parse and

generate XML documents into/out of DB2. I have familiarity with SAX/DOM

models for XML development and have worked with Xalan and Xerces on

system i. Also have coded RPG applications using XML-INTO and XML-SAX

operation codes.

. SOA & Web Services - I have worked as a lead architect on re-engineering

legacy code into function based procedures residing in service programs

that will be exposed as a web service. I work with the integrated web

services server for system i and have used Websphere V6.0 to expose RPG

functions. I also design and write functions on the system i to consume

services residing on other systems.

. Java - I have a working knowledge of Java having written applications

that run on the IBM i that serve as a interface between java front end

and system i back end ( IP sockets to system i data queues ). Knowledge

of JSP's, Java Toolkit for i series, and a basic working knowledge of

Struts and Java Server Faces.

. Database Administration - I have extensive experience with DB

constraints, triggers, and DDL for file creation using SQL, in addition

to traditional DDS proficiency. I have excellent knowledge of indexes,

views and SQL stored procedures. I use SQL as a tool to validate

referential integrity using all types of joins between files.

. Electronic Commerce - I worked as an EDI consultant with Whitman-Hart in

The Electronic Commerce group under Nahid Jalovic. I was the EDI

coordinator at Chem Central for 8 years. I supported EC at several

clients while with Evirt Systems and continued this at Tripp Lite in a

back end capacity. I have an excellent knowledge of X12 especially of all

major transaction sets (810,850,856, etc) used in most

manufacturing/distribution environments. Additionally I have worked with

implementing more esoteric transaction sets and processes (Financial

transactions, AS2). I served as project lead on a project (Sunbeam,

Mississippi) converting Sun Micro systems EDI to AS/400 platform

(GENTRAN). I am familiar with all major EDI translators on system i.

. Workbench/IDE - Currently using WDSC version 7.0 for ALL development on

system i. Also experienced with Thenon and MKS Implementor change

management tools.

. Team Member and Project Management - I have been in varied positions in

development/project teams of all sizes. I have handled projects

completely on my own from specifications through development, testing,

user acceptance, integration, deployment, and maintenance. I have also

been a constructive member of team projects. I am currently working as

system i lead on web service based integration between system i and

MICROS Systems Property Managements system. I am responsible for weekly

project updates to overall project manager and guiding the RPG developer

for integration programming tasks.

. SQL - I am proficient in using SQL in DB2 and have used the following

(among others):

o Joins- Left Inner/Outer, Exception, Subselect, UNION

o SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE

o Written SQL User Defined Functions

o Scalar functions

o CASE statements

o Common Table Expressions

. IBM i on Power Systems Management/Workflow - I have excellent knowledge

of the IBM i (aka i5, system i, AS/400, etc). I am extremely comfortable

with anything related to how a job enters the system and processes within

it. I also know how to maximize resources allocated.

. Stored procedures - I have used both external and SQL to modularize and

modernize my development for maximum reusability/flexibility.

. Testing/Deployment - I have worked in environments with little or no QA

framework or positions. As a result I have done extensive testing of all

kinds - unit, system, regression, and integration. I have also worked

very closely with the parties responsible for UAT and supported them. I

recently was involved in a large scale project (working as the i

developer in conjunction with a SME/project manager and a Java developer)

with minimal bugs/complications and that had no negative impact during

deployment.

. Consulting Background/Relationships - I have over 6 years experience

consulting while with Whitman-Hart, Evirt Systems, and Insel Solutions.

I have been actively engaged in all aspects of the client relationship

process including initial sales meetings, project planning, design,

working with on-site resources, coordinating/supervising contract

resources, documentation, and transitioning off of engagements. I have

had long term maintenance relationships with clients as needed. I have

been exclusive to a single client for up to a year during a major project

and successfully handled supporting as many as 6 clients during lulls

between major engagements. I have excellent soft skills and a strong

ability to communicate.

Work HIstory

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance, Ft Wayne, IN; Follett Higher Education Group

Oakbrook, IL,

Hub Group, Inc, Oak Brook, Il

09/2009 - Present

Consultant

. Free form RPG/ILE using service programs and modular architecture, also

performing Web services on iseries.

. Heavy Embedded SQL in RPG

Shell Vacations, LLC, Northbrook, IL 09/2004 - 09/2009

Senior Programmer Analyst

. Free form RPG/ILE using service programs /modules. Heavy web services, MQ

series, integration work with all platforms/protocols. Main architect on

modernization projects.

Richco Plastics; Arjo 09/2003 - 09/2004

Consultant

. Free form RPG/ILE using service programs /modules. MOVEX, JDE, BPCS

Tripp Lite, Chicago, IL 03/2003 - 09/2003

Senior Programmer Analyst

. Free form RPG/ILE using service programs /modules. CGI programming with

RPG

Vienna Beef; Tripp Lite; Richco Plastics; Arjo 04/2002 - 03/2003

. Free form RPG/ILE using service programs /modules. Heavy imbedded SQL

ITW Brands; Richco Plastics; Arjo; Tripp Lite 11/1997 - 03/2002

Senior Consultant

. Free form RPG/ILE using service programs /modules

Sunbeam; Chem Central; Bosch; Radio Flyer 07/1996 - 06/1997

Consultant

Chem Central, Bedford Park, IL 1990 - 07/1996

EDI Coordinator and Programmer Analyst simultaneously

Education

DePaul University

Certificate Programs

. Web Development, XML Development, Project Management, Java Developer

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