Joseph E. Solis Jr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Phone: 805-***-****(Cell)
805-***-****(Home)
mailto: abodkf@r.postjobfree.com
Summary:
IT professional, skilled in developing solutions from client/user
requirements and with a proven track record as a problem solver and team
player, is seeking a position as an iSeries Programmer/Analyst that will
provide opportunities to utilize my programming experience, excellent oral
and written communications in a productive team environment and to learn
for the future. Let me put my 25 years of experience in iSeries systems
including seventeen years of RPG-IV-ILE/RPG-FREE development, 1.5 years as
an iSeries Security officer, and seven years of experience in iSeries
operations to work for you.
IT Skills Set
Languages:
ISeries: RPG-FREE, RPG-ILE, AS400-DB2, DDS, ASC Sequel(SQL),
CL(w/OPNQRYF), FTP.
P.C.: Currently training in Java and HTML.
Programming Environments:
ISeries: ILE, PDM, SEU, SDA, RLU, DDS, DDM, I.B.M. Source Debugger.
P.C.: IBM Eclipse Development Studio.
Tools/Software:
ISeries: IBM AFP, Genalco, Hawkeye, Turnover, ASC Sequel(SQL),
Client Access, Infinium.
P.C. PSNext, Turnover, Showcase, Visio, Word, Excel, MS-Office, MS
Project.
Operating Environments:
Computers: ISeries, P.C.'s.
Operating Systems: OS/400 through V6R1, Microsoft Windows XP-
Professional, Windows 8.
Employment History:
A.G.I.A. Inc. 11/04-Current
Programmer I:
. Developed, Implemented and Maintained Solicit and Fulfillment programs
using RPG-IV and RPG-FREE.
. Reduced development time by utilizing program templates and RPG
procedures.
. Performed system setup in Genalco and NAVISYS to run correct S&F
schedule page print programs.
. Developed and maintained: interactive, report and file
update/purge/transmission application programs for various company
applications using CL, RPG/400, RPG-ILE (IV), RPG-FREE, and File
Transfer Protocol.
. Converted programs from RPG-III (OPM model) and RPG-IV(ILE) to RPG-
FREE on an ongoing basis.
. Performed file loads from IFS to iSeries Databases for various
departments.
. Streamlined Fulfillment re-issue processes to reduce processing time
by two-thirds.
. Wrote RPG procedures that are currently in use at AGIA (Procedures are
similar to methods in Java).
. Utilized SQL and Query/400 for data analysis and data staging.
Countrywide Financial Corporation. 01/03-11/04
AS400 Security Officer:
. Maintain and implement company security standards.
. Develop custom auditing reports utilizing Penta-Safe software, CL and
Query/400.
. Audit and report security violations, focusing on programmer staff for
compliance with internal audit requirements.
. Develop CL and RPG Programs to restore object authority after object
restores.
. Responds and advises on current security standards.
Lost Arrow Corporation (Patagonia). 05/98-05/02
Programmer:
. Developed and maintained: interactive, report and file
update/purge/transmission application programs for various company
applications using CL, RPG/400, RPG-ILE (IV), ASC Sequel and File
Transfer Protocol.
. Commended by supervisor that developed and maintained programs seldom
need re-work (Documented).
. Developed "Extranet Order Processing System" for more efficient
electronic order processing using data queues.
. Converted all ASC Sequel *DTAARA Views to *USRSPC format and modified
all CL Programs to use them.
. Converted programs from RPG-III (OPM model) to RPG-IV(ILE) on an
ongoing basis.
Merchants Home Delivery Service Inc. 12/97-05/98
Programmer:
. Maintained interactive and report application programs for A/P, A/R,
Billing, Risk Management, Quality Management, and Contractor
Administration using CL, RPG/400, RPG-ILE(IV) and Pro-Gen code
generator.
. Converted custom application programs that previously accessed
Infinium files to access LAWSON files while converting programs to RPG-
ILE (IV).
. Trouble-shot help desk problems for all systems.
. Utilized P.C.'s equipped with Windows 95 and OS Office and Rumba for
connection to AS/400.
Merchants Home Delivery Service Inc. As Above. 09/95-12/97
Jr. Programmer:
Merchants Home Delivery Service Inc. 12/94-09/95
Operations Supervisor:
. Supervised computer operations Department, developed backup and
disaster recovery strategies, as well as Report distribution strategy
using ROBOT Report system.
. Reduced month-end report distribution from 14 to 3 days using this
system.
. Served as Security Officer, maintaining AS/400 System security and
user profiles, and Software2000(Infinium) Menu system and user
profiles.
. Performed system maintenance/backups and performance tuning.
Technicolor Entertainment Services. 09/93-12/94
Computer Operator:
. Operated consoles on both AS/400 and 3081 I.B.M. Mainframes, running
and printing jobs in the job/output queues.
. Performed data transmissions to and from other data centers.
Players Club International. 11/92-09/93
Operations Supervisor:
. Supervised computer operations department consisting of one operator,
one AS/400 computer system, 3 LAN systems, and a data communications
system.
. Ensured that production processes and printing were completed on
schedule by updating and streamlining operation procedures for more
efficient use of computer room resources, re-configured system for
twisted-pair wiring.
. Performed data transmissions to and from other data centers.
. Performed light programming and modifications in CL and RPG/400.
Education:
B.S. Business Administration, San Diego State University: 1987. Major:
M.I.S., Systems Analysis.
Skills Development
Continuing self-study in Java and HTML languages(2011/2013).
Completed in-house Java training including final project(07/2010).
Completed in-house XML training including final project(08/2010).
2007 COMMON Conference to further training in iSeries RPG-FREE, including
Procedures.
MS Project Training 06/2004.
PMCTI Project Management Training 10/2003.