System Development

MICHAEL GAMBURG

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Warrington, PA 18976

215-***-**** - home

215-***-**** - cell

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SUMMARY:

. Over 15 years of experience in Data Processing.

. Experience in all phases of Software Development Lifecycle -

Requirements, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Integration,

Deployment, and Post-Implementation Support.

. Extensive background in Software Development and Integration using

Mainframe and Unix Technologies.

. Deep knowledge of Unit Testing, Regression Testing, Integration

testing, Client Acceptance testing, production implementation and

maintenance, including coordination with business clients and users,

creating test plans, scenarios, cases, test scripts and tools.

. Proven ability to work efficiently in both independent and team work

environments. Excellent team player.

. Experience in setting up NDM - ConnectDirect connection, FTP & Secured

FTP mailbox for file transmission between client & outside vendors

along with setting up file in their required format.

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES AND SOFTWARE: COBOL, COBOL II, Micro Focus Cobol,

CICS, DB2 (SQL, SPUFI), JCL, TSO/ISPF, VSAM, IBM UTILITIES, XPEDITOR,

FILEAID, QMF, C/C++, UNIX, ORACLE, ENDEAVOR, PVCS, IMS, SQLPLUS,

TUXEDO, VISIO, EASTRIEVE.

OPERATING SYSTEMS: Z/OS, UNIX, MS WINDOWS.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1999 - Present Independence Blue Cross

System Analyst / Senior System Analyst

For over 30 major projects performed the following duties:

. participated in project meeting activities;

. performed analysis and provided input for business requirements;

. developed functional specification and detail design documents;

. developed inter-platform interfaces (Unix, Mainframe);

. delivered on or ahead of time error-free code on both Unix and

Mainframe platforms(COBOL/DB2/CICS, C++/ORACLE, Unix shell script,

SqlPlus, Spufi);

. provided testing support, including unit and user acceptance testing;

. took active part in post-implementation activities and system

performance improvements.

Was a key developer for re-occurring ITS Releases and ITS on MHS project

to process Home claim on MHS adjudication system.

As a key member of a development team, participated in final implementation

of Blue Cross Point Of Service system. Contributed in analysis and design

of several complex cross-platform systems, including MVS (COBOL/IMS/DB2)

and UNIX (C++/Oracle). Cross-platform systems use Remote Store Procedure

(RSPs) for data accumulation. Personally responsible for design, coding

and implementation of Provider and Manage Care Validation subsystems.

Responsibilities also included: conducting business analysis, design and

work through session, user acceptance test and production implementation.

Participated in Bridge Claims Migration to CIS project. Responsibilities

consisted of writing and enhancing various programs to extract specific

claim data.

Was a key contributor in System Maintenance and Support team:

. provided Production and UAT Systems support, including 24x7 on-call

rotation duties;

. conducted analysis and research, suggested solutions and provided

fixes for thousands production issues and problems;

. provided day-to-day support for existing production mainframe

environment, and applications on Unix platforms.

Was actively involved in Testing Activities, including:

. Development of Test Plans, Scenarios and Cases;

. Unit, Regression, Integration, User Acceptance testing, and

coordination of testing activities with business clients and users;

. Development of a number of Test Tools to increase Testing performance

and efficiency.

1997 - 1999 Health Partners of Philadelphia

Senior Programmer/Analyst

Performed the leading role in the implementation of the numerous components

of the provider's information system using COBOLII, DB2 in CICS and batch

environment.

Personally responsible for analysis and development of the new system for

reporting MEMBERSHIP and PROVIDER'S information to the Department of

Public Welfare. Analyzed and modified membership information system per

user's request to new requirements. Participated in the development,

maintenance and support of the COBOLII/DB2/CICS based CLAIMS processing

system. Wrote, tested and was responsible for the block of jobs which

reflects the data interchange between the HEALTH PARTNERS and DORAL SYSTEM

corporation.

Responsible for the system support after implementation. As a DB2/SQL

specialist, provided help to the other members of the team.

1996 - 1997 New York State of Social Services

Consultant

Participated in Database conversion for the Foster Parents System.

Responsible for creation of the data files that are used for further

loading into ORACLE DB.

The tasks included: design, coding, and testing of COBOL programs, creation

of the copybooks, verification of the loaded data.

1996 CIGNA Insurance Co.,

Consultant

Participated in the development of the Revenue Recognition System using

COBOL II, DB2, JCL. Activities included: program design, coding, debugging

and testing.

1995 - 1996 Alliance Capital Management Corporation

Consultant

Participated in development of asset management system that provided loan

administration with accurate funding information and assisted the operation

areas in the processing of loans. System provided the facilities for the

input and maintenance of detailed loan information, the production of

payment notifications, and reconcilement of customer confirmation.

Designed, coded, and implemented various parts of the system and report

generation modules.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

Data Processing Trainers Business School, Philadelphia, PA

Advanced courses and "hands-on" training in COBOL, CICS, DB2/SQL, VB,

C/C++, JAVA, ORACLE, UNIX, IMS, MQ Series, DB2 Stored

procedure.

Diploma, Computer Programming.

State University, Kishinev, USSR

MS in Engineering, minor in Computer Sciences.

REFERENCES : Available upon request.

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