Shavia P. Jones
***********@*****.***
Permanent Address
Present Address
POBOX 18172, San Jose, CA, 95158
**** *********** *****, *** ****, CA, 95122
Summary
I am a hard-working software engineer with excellent leadership and communication
skills. I am seeking a position that not only enables me to contribute and maximize my
current skills, but encourages me to learn new skills as well.
Computer Skills
Languages
Proficient in: Java, COBOL, C#, HTML, SQL, XML, JCL
Familiar with: C/ C++
Software
Database: IBM DB2, IMS
Testing Tools: CMVC, TTT, VM, Debug Tool, RD/z, RFT, RAD, ClearCase, ClearQuest
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Sun Solaris, IBM AIX, HP-UNIX, LINUX, z/ OS
Experience
International Business Machines Corporation - San Jose, CA May 2009 - Present
IMS Solution Test Developer
Develop COBOL, Java, and PL/I IMS TM and CICS transactions used to test different Line
Items and Business Needs
Web Service enable IMS Solution Test Insurance Application utilizing various IBM tools
Test IBM's Soap Gateway products to find defects and work with developers to solve known
issues
Create test plans to test IBM's Soap Gateway and automate test plans for faster
turn-around time
Assist in developing strategic plans for new business opportunities
Create Project Plans for various IMS Projects
Assist in establishing a brand for IMS Regional User Group
Assist other members of the solution test team when workload rebalancing is required
International Business Machines Corporation - San Jose, CA Feb 2005 - Mar 2009
zSeries AIM Solution Test Developer
Developed COBOL and Java CICS and IMS TM transactions used to test various PD Tools
Web Service enable transactions to test different functionalities in the AD Tools
Find defects in zSeries AIM tools to reduce customer defects and improve the total user
experience
Create use case test scenarios to solution test PD Tools and automate test scenarios for
faster turn-around time
Assist other members of the solution test team when workload rebalancing is required
International Business Machines Corporation - San Jose, CA Jan 2002- Aug 2004
Pre-Professional Software Engineer/Tester
Tested new and existing functions of DB2 OLAP Server and Analyzer, improving product
efficiency
Created and modified test cases for new functions of DB2 OLAP Server
Identified product defects and initiated suggestions for functionality improvements
Trained and mentored new interns on DB2 OLAP products to ensure seamless transition of
job assignment
Education
Grambling State University - Grambling, LA
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Graduation Date: December 2004
San Jose State University - San Jose, CA
Degree: Master in Business Administration
Graduation Date: May 2010
San Jose State University - San Jose, CA
Degree: Master of Science in Software Engineer
Graduation Date: May 2010
Publications
IMS Solutions: Utilizing the IMS synchronous callout function to invoke a CICS Web
service through IMS SOAP Gateway
Java in IMS Dependent Regions Tutorial