Michael R. Cariss
PO Box ***, *** High Street (724)
East Vandergrift PA 15629
*******@******.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Computer Science Corporation - Senior Consultant 1/2003 -
2/2009
. Develop logistic and distribution software per design
specification, installation, software support and maintenance for
on-line, batch and reporting applications.
. Installation of modifications and creation of test plans for (QA)
user community.
. Take ownership of program modifications making sure deliverable was
complete and stable.
. Develop system programming in DCL, support existing system
utilities, manage batch and print queues, error notification, and
support backup scheduler.
. Assigned to work on a number of highly visible projects with time
constraints.
. Modifications included customization of financial applications
(AR/AP) to assist with month end and automate weekly tasks.
. Hardware included DEC ALPHA. Programming languages included TOLAS,
OpenVMS Basic, DCL - Digital Command Language, CMS - Code
Management System, RMS - Record Management Services, DTR -
DATATRIEVE and DECFORMS. Software included Microsoft Office
products.
Transcomm - Senior Analyst / Programmer 10/1996 -
7/2002
. Team leader of the maintenance team, responsible for program
maintenance after warranty expiration.
. Responsible for a team of four programmers, assigning help desk
tickets, approving time while remaining within monthly budget and
continue service level with client.
. Responsible for on-site interaction with client for installation
and testing of software modifications.
. Hardware included DEC VAX and ALPHA. Programming languages
included TOLAS, DCL - Digital Command Language and CMS - Code
Management System. Software included Microsoft Office products.
Love, Scherle and Bauer, CPA - Programmer 10/1991 -
9/1996
. Converted IBM System 36 payrolls to MAS90 payroll.
. Process multiple client payrolls, compile depreciations and prepare
other financial reports.
. Customize General Ledger, Job Cost and Payroll applications of
MAS90 software to handle real-time processing of transactions.
. Hardware included IBM System 36. Programming language included
Business Basic (BBX). Software included MAS90, LOTUS 123 and
Microsoft Office products.
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Michael R. Cariss
PO Box 253, 418 High Street (724)
568-3426
East Vandergrift PA 15629
*******@******.***
Pleasantview Brethren Church - Programmer 2/1991 -
7/1991
. Designed and implemented member master profile and other programs.
. Hardware included MOHAWK Data Systems. Programming language
included QANTEL Basic.
Kelly Temp/Technical - Temp 7/1990 -
12/1990
. Diverse short term employment, which included computer programmer,
data entry clerk and cashier.
Bennet Supply Company - Database Manager / Programmer 7/1987 - 1/1990
. Designed and implemented the purchase order system.
. Responsible for management and upkeep of the database files,
backups and archiving of files.
. Creating and updating various programs and reports per requests.
. Hardware included MOHAWK Data Systems. Programming language
included QANTEL Basic.
Robert Morris College - Work Study 7/1985 -
5/1987
. Assist instructors and students with various program languages and
software packages.
. Hardware included Prime-750, Prime-9950 and IBM-PC. Programming
languages included COBOL, FORTRAN, and BASICA. Software included
LOTUS 123, Dbase III and WordPerfect.
EDUCATION
Robert Morris College 9/1982 -
5/1987
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Business Information Systems and Accounting
Minor: Mathematics
CONTINUING EDUCTION
Attend courses in SQL, Crystal Reports, and Visual Basic.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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