Deborah K. Porter
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Stoughton, MA 02072 *********@*********.***
PROFESSIONAL Accomplished, innovative software implementation/support professional
SUMMARY with over fifteen years of experience, providing project leadership and application
analysis, design, development and implementation. Recent expertise in Web
software, Intranet portal design, database development and multi-tier applications
utilizing Oracle and Microsoft technologies.
Adept at identifying complex application/systems issues and collaborating
with appropriate staff to design/execute quick and accurate solutions.
Record of achievement in project management, dramatically improving
application stability and efficiency.
Successful producer and performer who consistently delivers projects ahead
of schedule and under budget.
TECHNICAL Databases: DB/2, MQSI, Oracle, Access, Datacom, IMS, SQLServer
SKILLS Languages: HTML, JavaScript, VSAM, SQL, VB6, VBScript, VB.NET,
ASP, ASP.NET, XML, CSS, IIS, ADO, SOAP, PERL, PL/SQL
Operating Systems: MVS, W indows NT/2000/XP/Vista, UNIX
Development Tools: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Visual Studio, Illustrator, Flash
CERTIFICATIONS Boston University Oracle & Microsoft Solutions Developer Certificate Program
PROFESSIONAL Verispan, LLC, Waltham, MA 2006-2007
EXPERIENCE ETL Developer
Developed, tested, and implemented into production ETL scripts to be
used to support the integration and deployment of data into the Verispan
Enterprise Data Warehouse.
Developed, tested, and implemented into production ETL scripts to be
used to support the extraction of data from the Verispan Enterprise Data
W arehouse to support client deliverables.
Assisted/lead developers in the design, implementation and tuning of
production processes and algorithms.
Environment: Oracle 9i, UNIX, SQL, PL/SQL, Informatica
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 2006
Radiology Webmaster
Developed and managed Department of Radiology websites as a tool for
Continuing Medical Education and information exchange around the world.
Completed a variety of projects as a member of the Educational Design
and Technology team.
Defined project plans, cost estimates, and timelines, working with team
members and customers.
Created and closed work orders for site support updates and new sites,
using established standards.
Environment: Dreamweaver, Interwoven, Flash, HTML, CSS
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, Boston, MA 2003 –2004
Web Portal Developer (Intern)
Designed and developed an Intranet Web portal, enabling staff to access system
files from desktop Web browsers.
Environment: Dreamweaver, ASP, JavaScript
First Baptist Church of Boston, Boston, MA 2002 - Present
Webmaster, www.firstbaptistchurchofboston.org
Consulted with church staff to define optimal design and layout requirements.
Deborah K. Porter *********@*********.***
Customized and developed HTML pages and Perl scripts.
Updated Schedule pages, formatted church newsletters into PDF format for
easy download from website, and made other content changes as requested
by church staff.
Environment: Dreamweaver, PhotoShop, Adobe Acrobat, Perl, HTML, CSS
2000 – 2001
State Street Corporation, Boston, MA
Senior Systems Analyst, Electronic Trade Delivery (CTI)
Key contributor to the implementation and support of an electronic trade delivery
application.
Consulted with staff and users to define optimal application requirements.
Thoroughly analyzed/tested computer system and related applications,
identifying errors and ensuring conformance to standards.
Customized and developed PL/I programs and JCL batch jobs to execute
delivery of trade information to the Fund group.
Environment: MVS, TSO/ISPF, PL/I, JCL, ChangeMan
1998 – 2000
Fidelity Investments, Boston, MA
Software Engineer/Developer
Performance Reporting/Portfolio Advisory Services (FPI & BG)
Maintained reporting programs for high-performance mutual fund accounts.
Fully supported MVS application functionality.
Maintained PAS application.
Accomplishments:
Developed and updated FTP jobs, enabling data sharing between MVS and
UNIX.
Provided key support for Portfolio Advisory Services by implementing and
upgrading programs, driving the reporting of high net-worth client accounts.
Environment: MVS, TSO/ISPF, COBOL, UNIX, FTP
1997 – 1998
Unicare Life and Health Insurance Co., Boston, MA
Systems Analyst/Special Accounts Group. Systems
Supplied comprehensive support of the client/server-based premium accounting
system (OS/2 front-end, COBOL/CICS/DB2).
Contributed to the migration of DB2 tables from VM to MVS, providing post -
implementation support.
Maintained multiple IBI Focus applications.
Developed production jobs driving disability voucher feeds for DB2 clients.
Environment: OS/2 front-end, TSO/ISPF, COBOL, CICS, DB2, MVS, VM
1993 – 1997
State Street Bank and Trust Company, Boston, MA
Systems Analyst/Commercial Banking Systems (2 years)
Maintained a legacy commercial loan accounting system (DOLLARS), effectively
resolving program failures during the overnight batch cycle. Assisted with analysis
for replacement commercial lending system.
Created and modified PL/I batch programs with Datacom in a TSO/ISPF
environment.
Produced ad-hoc reports for loan accounting users.
Supported nightly batch cycles and analyzed process for AS/400-based
replacement system.
Developed an Access Database repository for loan accounting data, enabling
real-time management monitoring and analysis of data key to system
procurement decisions.
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Deborah K. Porter *********@*********.***
Senior Programmer/Analyst/Application Technology Services (2 years)
Implemented and supported CICS (PL/I, COBOL) in a TSO/ISPF environment for
the internal message switch group (EZBridge product).
Accomplishments:
Developed a message queue monitoring system (CICS) that enabled the
Helpdesk to track stock trade data delivery and receive automated problem
notification.
Enhanced EZBridge software, improving internal functionality and
compatibility.
Provided responsive batch cycle problem resolution, ensuring timely and
accurate delivery of trade information.
Environment: MVS, TSO/ISPF, EZBridge, CICS, COBOL, PL/I, VSAM File
Structures, File-Aid, ChangeMan, AS400
PROFESSIONAL Boston University Computer Career Programs, 2002
TRAINING Oracle & Microsoft Solutions Developer Certificate Program
Oracle University, 2007
Oracle Database 10g: Program with PL/SQL Ed 2
Other Training: CICS, UNIX, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, IBM AS/400
Concepts/Facilities, AS/400 CL Programming Workshop, MQSI
EDUCATION University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA
B.S., Computer-Oriented Mathematics
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