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Julie Hansen
Summary of Qualifications
Motivated achiever with significant, progressive experience in
information-technology consulting and project management, focusing on
complex requirements, analysis, and process re-engineering for Web and
client/server based applications, custom development projects, as well
as customization of packaged products. Over ten years of experience as
an I/T Analyst working in the technology industry through all levels of
the processes including gathering requirements, design, implementation,
and customer training.
Capabilities/Project Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Client Business: Part of the Blue Cross Association (BCA) including
business for Commercial Health, Medicare/Medicaid, Tricare, Medicare
Advantage.
My Role: System Analyst/Web Designer
Period: February 2009-Present
Project: Web Services Integration
Languages/Toolsets: Websphere Application server 7.0, Struts 1.2, DB2,
MQ Series, XML, SecureCRT, BeyondCompare, TextPad, SoapUI Pro,
PowerArchiver 2010 Pro, Harvest, zLinux, Lotus Domino, z/VM, z/OS,
SLES(SUSE Linux Enterprise Server)
Project Description: Integrate all Web applications to Business
Application Systems extending business functions to external partners
via Web Services through utilization of Service Oriented Architecture
(SOA), Portal Framework and Non-Host Web Services.
. This effort involved two external Web products/services, My
Insurance Manager and My Health Toolkit. These web-based
applications provide members, providers and other users access to
information regarding claim status, bill status, eligibility, and
benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), HIPAA, etc.
. Collaborate with art designers, writers, content editors, usability
experts /developers across each stage of project development and
implementation, participates in design reviews.
. Develops site maps, wireframes, use case scenario diagrams and
functional requirements, technical design documents (TDD),
integrations documents, system design documents (SDD).
. Validate technology approaches and associated work products to
ensure adherence to company guidelines.
. Current C2/C-2 Government Security clearance
My Role: Team Leader/Web
Period: October 2007-January 2009
Project: Strategic Development Initiatives
Languages/Toolsets: Java 1.5, J2EE, UML, Iplanet/SunOne Web Servers,
Websphere Application server 6.1, WCM, JSP, JSTL, Struts 1.1, JSF, Java
Script, Eclipse IDE, DB2, MQ Series, ANT build, Maven build, XML,
apache open source products commons, httpclients, log4j, Tivoli, PVCS,
svn, Oracle
Project Description: Guiding a combination of analysts and developers
in the process to formulate, define, and implement system scope/design
documents to meet deadlines and mandates.
. Responsible for internal Web-based applications/desktops including
Customer Service (CSR), Technology Support Center/Help Desk (TSC).
. Collaborated with Client services to interpret project needs,
available resources, and timelines.
. Review and approval of storyboards and technical specification
documents.
. Provided product launch support for Web site features including
product demos, content and other required aspects of both large and
small product launch initiatives with high visibility.
My Role: System Support
Period: July 2005-September 2007
Project: On-going support of mainframe systems.
Languages/Toolsets: MVS Operating System, COBOL, TSO/ISPF, JCL, batch
setup and processing, CICS, VSAM, DB2 (mainframe)
Project Description: Responsible for system builds, upgrades,
stability, maintainability, and availability of mainframe applications
and infrastructure.
. Provided first- level support for applications and system
environment support to maintain the integrity, stability, and
availability of middleware systems.
. Identification, isolation, and resolution of production system
problems, service requests and support processes.
. Respond to customer service requests and provide production support
coverage.
. Support both production and test mainframe environments.
My Role: Client Advocate
Period: March 2002-June 2005
Project: Tricare Military support.
Project Description: Various work efforts related to Tricare Military
contracts including work as third-party administrator with HealthNet
and Humana on various aspects of managing military contract work. This
includes reporting, internal/external customer requests for changes,
government\legislative changes, and mandates.
. Strong organizational and problem solving skills with a customer
service-oriented attitude to maintain good on-going relationships
with clients.
. Interpreted government documents and mandates in to workable
requirement and design documents.
. Quick understanding of software programs.
Palmetto Health Trust Services (PHTS), Columbia, SC
Client Business: Workers Compensation/Risk Management Services and
Consulting
My Role: Application Technology Specialist and Chief Learning Officer
Period: February 2001-January 2002
Project: On-going support of company educational and technical
initiatives.
Project Description: System expert on the RiskMaster software
application used by the company. Provided consulting and support to all
end- users including technical support and education.
. Responsible for the development of employee needs assessments,
curriculum development, technical training, job skills review and
staff training needs.
. Developed and coordinated educational workshops and managed all
third-party training initiatives.
. Provide technical assistance, monitoring, and program development
services in support of associate education programs and activities
to include any e-learning initiatives.
. Wrote information technology policies and procedures in accordance
with internal systems and submitted changes to existing policies and
procedures as needed.
. Analyzed data and prepared reports to management including data
management, claims management, and the educational components of the
risk management program.
. Designed and implemented risk management surveys and studies
assisting in long-term planning.
. Maintains awareness of legislative activities that may affect risk
management programs.
. Provided assistance to departments in complying with Joint
Commission or other accrediting agencies.
Computer Science Corporation (CSC), Columbia, SC
Client Business: Property & Casualty and General Insurance Software
My Role: Senior Business Analyst - Training Consultant
Period: November 1998-January 2001
Project: Provided training, technical expertise, consulting, and
guidance for external clients with newly implemented systems or
products.
Languages/Toolsets: Data Director, Crystal Reports, Visual Basic (VB)
Project Description: Worked strategically with new and existing clients
on evaluation and benchmarking, electronic case assignments, e-billing,
automated bill review, guideline monitoring, budgeting, planning,
results tracking, document management and reporting.
. Assisted clients in defining strategic technology direction
solutions providing input to selected business application packages.
. Evaluated technologies and recommended solution(s) to ensure
consistency.
. Work included clients needing automation or enhancement of 1099
processing, Third-Party HR/Payroll Systems, Claims Index Bureau, EDI
Interfaces, third-party accounting systems.
My Role: Business Analyst - Account Analyst
Period: September 1997 - October 1998
Project: New Account Implementations
Project Description: Worked with team members, on-site consultants,
partners, companies, third parties, and clients to define, develop, and
deploy technology solutions on small and large projects. Worked on
project life cycles from requirements through design, implementation,
and support to ensure a quality implementation at every stage.
. Assisted with identifying process gaps; proposed alternatives and
recommended implementation of new processes to improve management
practices as they relate to organizational goals.
. Assisted in analyzing and documenting basic client business
requirements and processes; communicating the requirements to
appropriate personnel to ensure client needs met business
strategies.
. Captured technical requirements and defined technology solutions.
. Assisted in planning and designing basic management processes and
formulating recommendations to improve and support business
activities.
. Assisted experienced analysts in preparing and analyzing project
plans to ensure a best practice approach to meeting client needs.
. Participated in meetings with clients to gather and document
requirements and explore potential solutions.
. Executed system tests from existing test plans as well as analyzing
testing results.
. Participated in technical reviews and inspections to verify the
intent of change is carried throughout project phases.
Shelby Insurance Companies, Shelby, OH
Client Business: Property and Casualty Insurance Company
My Role: Supervisor
Period: June 1995 - September 1997
Project: Marketing Administration
Project Description: Support of marketing research and State licensing
procedures.
. Worked with Field Marketing Staff, Regional Business Directors and
Independent Agents to ensure adhesion contractual stipulations.
. Monitored legislative and administrative activities.
. Supported primary and secondary marketing research needs for
evaluation of client base
. Evaluated and coordinated state insurance licensing policies and
procedures to ensure adequate controls.
My Role: Applications Developer/Programmer
Period: September 1992 - May 1995
Project: On-going development tasks to support and maintain corporate
system(s).
Languages/Toolsets: MVS Operating System, COBOL, TSO/ISPF, JCL, CICS,
batch setup and processing, VSAM, MicroFocus COBOL
Project Description: Development, testing, implementing and supporting
mainframe applications.
. Analyzing service request for defect repairs, correct defects and
develop enhancements for production applications.
. Participated in the development of new applications in the mainframe
system.
Education
Bachelor of Science majoring in Business Management; Minor in
Management Information Systems.
Ashland University, Ashland, OH 1997.
Achievements
. Selected as 1 of the top 10% of applicants to participate in the Blue
Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Furman University Management Information
Program, attending the program at Furman University Summer 2009.
. Received the Associate Hero Recognition award at PHT Services for my
efforts in working with internal associates to better utilize a software
system.
. Fourth Quarter Quality Award recipient at CSC for my work on a client
implementation, which met the prescribed deadlines and budgetary
constraints.
. Recognized as a Distinguished Employee of the year at Shelby Insurance
Companies for my efforts related to an acquisition of another company.