M. David Ross
Broken Arrow, OK 74014-2030
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Advanced systems/programmer analyst with over ten years experience in
mainframe/mid-range environments: COBOL, NATURAL, IDEAL and SQL. Experience
in full lifecycle design from requirements, testing through installation
with business systems in Manufacturing, Inventory, Financial Services,
Retail Services, Technology, Telecommunications and Government. Interested
in Programmer, Programmer Analyst or Systems Analyst role.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Developed Vendor Performance System for McDonnell Douglas integrating
Quality Assurance and exceeding government requirements.
. Collaborated with design team in an inventory system that tracked jobs
from contract acceptance through client delivery for research engineering
company.
. Converted flat file system to ORACLE9I to increase customer service and
delivery for "Dollar Thirty Auto Group" impacting over 600 U.S.
locations.
. Served as lead expert in troubleshooting complex IDEAL-based system at
Fortune 500 Telecommunications Company and their international sites.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Programmer Analyst June 2007 - November 2008
Verizon Business Tulsa, OK
. Analysis, design, development and test a batch process to receive a data
file by FTP and call various batch IDEAL programs to update DATACOM
tables depending upon type of transaction. FTP the errors back to the
remote server.
. Converted 350 FTP jobs to Secure FTP.
Application Analyst October 2006 - May 2007
Electronic Data System Tulsa, OK
. Develop Test Cases to test Program and System modifications for both
COBOL and C# systems.
. Develop Relational Traceability Matrixes from Analysis documentation and
Development documentation modifications for both COBOL and C# systems.
. Partner with systems design manager in analysis, documentation, coding,
testing and implementation for maintenance of existing system and its
code.
. Validate modules of source code for operability, conduct and lead peer
review sessions and monitored code in systems environment through Quality
Assurance testing for quality and operability.
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Programmer/Systems Analyst September 2005 - October 2006
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Tulsa, OK
. Converted legacy files to Oracle tables as part of major retail
conversion to new data administrator tool.
. Collaborated with systems design manager in analysis, documentation,
coding, testing and implementation for maintenance of existing system and
its code.
. Validated modules of source code for operability, conduct and lead peer
review sessions and monitored code in systems environment through unit
testing, peer testing and system testing for quality and operability.
. Interfaced with customer and project lead in gathering requirements,
metrics and functionality for test plan documentation and writing.
. Performed analysis for implementing changes/corrections/enhancements to
applications.
. Wrote test plans for conversion of flat-files to Oracle tables.
Programmer Analyst/Administrator April 2001 - July 2003
SBIRE Stroud, OK
. Developed, tested and implemented supplier performance system for
Inventory, tracking and timekeeping applications using Access, Visual
Basic and EmbeddedVB for Pocket Computer, and Delphi.
. Provided client-support for troubleshooting and system administration
including system back-ups and maintenance of Participated in systems
implementation, monitoring, maintenance, security, administration and the
installation, troubleshooting and daily operation of servers, printers,
workstations, LAN, email, internet, voice and fax.
. Upgraded and maintained network operating systems, server hardware,
software, and related projects.
. Delivered Help Desk support for a wide range of laptop, and desktop
support issues to include MS Outlook, MS Office and Windows XP.
Applications Developer May 1999 - February
2001
WorldCom, Inc. Tulsa, OK December 1996 - September 1997
. Analyzed, coded, and tested new and changes to existing programs for
Circuit Inventory and Equipment Inventory online and batch systems using
COBOL, IDEAL and SQL.
. Researched and assisted users by integrating changing requirements,
managing system expectations and conducting training.
. Consulted with long-distance clients and provided support for successful
system implementation of IBM mainframe telecommunication system.
. Monitored communications, investigated and resolved issues with the Bell
Co's and Rebillers using NDM, FTP/IP and oneshot programs.
. Assisted in System test preparation, execution, fix, and documentation.
. Facilitated conversion of mainframe flat files to Oracle table on Sun
RS6000.
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Sr. Systems Development Analyst September 1997 - March 1999
First Data Oil Services Tulsa, OK
. Analyzed, documented and designed new inventory and purchasing system.
. Interfaced with project teams specifically in the conversion of client
Oil Company legacy systems and development of ticket retrieval,
chargeback and fraud systems using COBOL, VSAM and ISAM.
. Performed Y2K changes to systems and files.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Languages: VisualBasic, EmbededVB, ACUCOBOL, COBOLII, ICOBOL, MFCOBOL,
COBOL, IDEAL, Natural, PLSQL, SQL, DL1, PowerBuilder and Delphi.
. Hardware: IBM, Data General, Aviion, Concurrent, Honeywell, Dell Servers
and Personal Computers.
. Operating Systems: ZOS, MVS, CICS, Aviion - UNIX, DG - MVS, Concurrent -
Reliance and Honeywell - GCOS.
. Databases/Files: Oracle9i, Access, Datacom, Sybase, Informix, ADABAS,
DB2, IMS, VSAM, MVS and IDCAMS.
. Utilities: TSO, Endeavor, UltraEdit, TOAD, ViaSoft, NDM (Network Data
Mover), FTP/IP.
. Case Tools: Prokit*Workbench.
. Methodologies: STRADIS, SPECTRUM.
. PC Software: DOS, Windows (2000, NT & XP), Oracle Tools, ProComm Plus, MS
Office (2000), TimeLine, Flowcharting III, Visual Basic and Access.
EDUCATION
Oklahoma State University, Okmulgee, OK
Course work completed toward
Associates of Science in Information Technology
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
. Visual Basic Applications, PowerBuilder, Advanced UNIX, Intermediate
UNIX, Natural Applications Workshop, Introduction to DB2, Introduction to
SQL
. APICS: (Capacity and Priority Management, Material Requirements Planning,
Just in Time, Inventory Planning)
. Analysis for design Decisions, STRADIS Management Overview, Structured
Systems Analysis and Design
. Team Building, Leadership Development Program, Effective Presentations