Software Information Technology

John M. Wachinski

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Home: 610-***-****

Coopersburg, PA 18036

Email: abof9g@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Versatile Senior-Level Programmer Analyst with 20 years experience in

information technology. Capability to translate user requests into business

results. Roles include programming, analysis, design, project lead, as

well as systems administration and operations. Reputation for improving

inefficient procedures, thorough problem investigation, and the ability to

communicate solutions.

Primary Skills: RPGIII, RPGIV/ILE, RPG/Free Format, CLP, SEU,

SDA, SQL, PDM,

DDS, Query400, and EDI.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BUSHKILL GROUP, INC., Bushkill PA

2008-2012

Senior Programmer/Analyst

2004-2006

Provide analytical and programming services in an AS400 environment.

Install upgrades to purchased software and programming related changes.

Perform computer operations as necessary. Develop solutions with minimal

guidance and supervision.

. Converted hotel folios, registration cards, loan statements, and

regular statements to lazer forms using Ezprint Software eliminating

preprinted forms.

. Installed latest versions of Fiserv banking software, Rita credit card

software, Agilysys hospitality software and Ezprint laser printing

software, making necessary programming changes to accommodate

enhancements.

. Developed automated credit card processing system for reservations and

financial services using RPG/ILE, embedded SQL and RITA software which

improved collection efficiency.

. Programmed automated calculation of local lodging and entertainment

taxes which eliminated extraneous steps and improved reporting in

reservation system process.

. Performed disaster recovery testing, assuring completeness and

effectiveness of planned recovery steps.

. Lead in project that consolidated steps in timeshare sales contract

process. Automated down payment collection, provided multiple payment

methods, as well as updated to accounting process.

KEYSTONE NAZARETH BANK AND TRUST, Bethlehem PA 2006-

2008

Senior Systems Administrator /Programmer

Provided primary systems administration and day-to-day operational support

of AS400 environment and core banking operations. Additional

responsibility of RPG and CL programming requests to facilitate business

needs of the company.

. Developed and delivered RPG/ILE, embedded SQL and CL programming that

enhanced purchased software as well as developed new applications.

. Installed and upgraded commercial and system software to ISERIES

keeping main banking system up to latest standards. Interacted with

vendors and users to resolve program errors, user mistakes, and system

problems.

. Executed daily bank computer operations, monitored system performance

and resources, enforced security systems and methodologies related to

the AS400 that enabled a reliable processing environment.

. Mentored, trained, and taught other system administrators to develop

additional skills.

. Programmed Certificate of Deposit rollover process that allowed bank

branches to change customer CD renewal which shortened the process and

improved customer satisfaction.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

KEYSTONE RAILROADS, LLC, Bethlehem PA 1987-2004

Programmer/ Analyst

Performed programming and analytical services for seven railroads and a

trucking firm on AS400. Directed and supported the EDI function of the

business. Traveled when requested to perform required tasks.

. Implemented electronic data interchange, used Gentran EDI software to

map documents in ANSI standards, established trading partner profiles,

customized communication methods with value added networks which

eliminated paper document exchange, shortened reporting time, and

reduced errors in document exchange.

. Supported Railcar Management (rail industry software), installed

cyclical upgrades, modified programs to meet unique business

requirements, trained users, managed security profiles, and rectified

problem issues which sustained railroad operations success.

. Maintained Lawson Software ERP applications which aided and assisted

with financial department efforts.

. Spent a month in Burns Harbor, Indiana for the startup of the Lake

Michigan & Indiana Railroad. Installed computer hardware, connect to

central processing computer, trained personnel in use of software,

eliminated problems when encountered, and performed tasks outside the

realm of information technology to make the startup successful.

. Analyzed, designed, and programmed a safety application system which

helped contribute to improvements, earning several of our railroads the

prestigious Harriman National Safety Award.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, DeSales University, Center Valley,

PA

Computer Programming Specialist Certificate, Information Computer Systems,

Allentown, PA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Lehigh Carbon Community College, Intro to Internet, Creating WEB Pages

(HTML), Intro to XML, CGI Programming for the WEB, JAVA Programming

Introduction.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

. Languages: COBOL, HTML, CGI, XML, JAVA, and PASCAL

. Operating Systems: IBM OS/400, MS Windows, 95/98/XP, Windows 2000

. Hardware: IBM ISERIES, Intel Servers, and PCs

. Software: RMI (Railcar Management), Gentran (EDI), Lawson (ERP), Hawkeye

(Cross Reference), RITA (Credit Card Processing), EZView (Database

Utility), Agilysys (Hospitality), Fiserv (Banking), Robot (Job

Scheduling), Vision (High Availability), Alliance (Encryption), Turnover

(Change Management).

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Pennsylvania Resident Producer Casualty and Allied Lines, Property and

Allied Lines 2012-2015

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