Software Project
Resume:
JAMES GREGSON
Brooklyn, NY 11218 Email: **********@*******.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly diversified senior database administration and computer system
technology experience requiring extensive use of organizational, technical,
managerial, and interpersonal skills. Possess strong analytical and
quantitative abilities; computer system management and analysis oriented,
detail conscious, independent and energetic with ability to work within
time constraints. Strong ability to develop procedural documentation and
train users in system operations. Maintain comprehensive knowledge and
expertise related to mainframe and network architecture/software. Able to
quickly learn and adapt to new methods/ideas. Foremost trait is
professionalism.
RELEVANT AREAS OF TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Mainframe Architecture IBM 3090, MVS XA, ESA, ADABAS V 7.4.3, OS/390,
Z/OS 1.7
Mainframe Software NATURAL, PREDICT, NATURAL
SECURITY, ADABAS Utilities, ASSEMBLER, MVS JCL,
APAS
INSIGHT,
Performance Utilities, EASYTRIEVE, MVS
Utilities, TSO, CLIST, COBOL, CICS, SQL6.5,
SQL2000,
Fog Light Monitoring Tool, TSO Batch and File
Maintenance
Network Architecture Microsoft Windows, IBM OS/2, IBM
Communications Manager
Network Software Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, Word, Project
EXPERIENCE
TIAA - CREF New York, NY
2004 -2009
Senior Database Administrator
. Employed as a Senior Database Administrator for a project team
responsible for providing support to a company wide new investment
direction initiative using ADABAS/NATURAL as the primary
DBMS/programming language.
. Provide 24 by 7 coverage to insure project deadlines are being met and
respond to any outages with ADABAS utility processing.
. Assisted in project to upgrade to latest releases of Software AG
ADABAS/NATURAL software.
TIAA-CREF, New York, NY
1997 - 2003
Senior Database Administrator
. Employed as a Senior Database Administrator for a project team
responsible for providing support to a company wide new investment
direction initiative.
. Accountable for centralization of testing environments utilizing data
consolidation techniques and creating a new test environment
consisting of multiple test regions to increase test cycle efficiency.
. Key player in relocation and consolidation of test environments from
the company's New York site to a site in Denver, Colorado. Ensured
proper installation of the software environment, decreased data
environment redundancy, and provided continuity for a 24 by 7
environment. Eliminated requirement for duplicate software licenses
used in code development.
. Achieved completion of projects within scheduled time constraints and
budgetary guidelines.
. Highly involved in an internal company initiative related to disaster
recovery contingency plans.
. Analyzed and documented existing disaster recovery procedures and
introduced, tested, and implemented new systems including code
modifications, migrations, and remote coverage to enhance overall
disaster recovery effectiveness.
. Oversaw computer user training, installation/management of business
and accounting programs, and providing technical support for computer
system hardware/software.
. Effectively set-up computer systems and planned electronic data
processing strategies for company.
. Conducted troubleshooting activities, performed technical diagnostics,
and handled resolution of user inquiries/problems utilizing diplomacy
and professionalism.
. Maintained documentation detailing database system specifications,
maintenance/repair history, and hardware/software settings.
Administrated and set-up remote connections for off-site projects.
. Implemented company policies and procedures including follow-up,
direct technical support, and provision of document orientation
materials. Ensured compliance with company policy by adhering to
written procedures and technical specifications.
. Analyzed computer system diagnostics, performed program modifications
and updates, developed solutions to problems, and informed management
of options/alternatives.
Chemical Bank, New York, NY
1986 - 1997
Senior Technology Officer
. Highly involved in company mergers with Manufacturers Hanover Trust
and Chase Manhattan Bank as related to back office operations, data
center relocation, merging of check processing operations, program
modifications and updates, ATM data reporting bases, and new user
support.
. Initially began employment as an Operations and Technical Support
Specialist and subsequently gained promotions to Programmer Analyst,
Senior Database Analyst, and Senior Technology Officer due to superior
job performance and evaluations.
. Performed senior technology related duties similar to those described
above at TIAA-CREF.
EDUCATION
New York University, New York, NY, and Curriculum: Computer Programming
Technology
TIAA-CREF, New York, NY - Successfully completed intensive employer
sponsored seminars in Computer Programming Technology, Database
Administration, and Business Management.
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