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NAME: Alex Saginur
ADDRESS: **** ******* **
CITY: Northbrook
STATE/PROVINCE: IL
ZIP/POSTAL CODE: 60062
COUNTRY: USA
EMAIL: *******@*******.***
PHONE: 847-***-****
CANDIDATE ID: 117432
CITIZENSHIP: US
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EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree
EXPERIENCE: 5
WILL RELOCATE: No
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JOB WANTED: Any
RATE NEEDED: Open
HOMEPAGE:
HOTSKILLS: business analyst =4+ yrs, Quality assurance =3+ yrs, Programmer analyst =5+
yrs, Data warehousing deve =5+ yrs
ESUME
Alex Saginur
3254 SANDERS RD NORTHBROOK, IL 60062TEL: (847) ***-***********@*******.***
Objective A challenging and demanding position that will create and enhance my current
and future skills in the financial and/or manufacturing arena of the system analytical
field and in Software Testing and/or Quality Assurance, IT implementation and support.
Computer skills Hardware: IBM-PC CLONES, IBM Netfinity, RS6000, Sun E-10K
Operating Systems: WINDOWS 95/98/2000/NT, UNIX, VMS, MS-DOS, DB2, OS
Programming Languagesand Data Bases: SQL, PL/SQL, VISUAL BASIC, PRO/C, COBOL, PL1, ALGOL,
Shell Script, HTML, PERL, ASP, ORACLE, SYBASE, SQL Server 7.0, MS ACCESS, MS EXCEL
Applications: COGNOS, ERWIN, WINRUNNER, Test Director, TOAD
Professional experience
01/2001
PresentProspect design, Inc. Lake Bluff,
IllinoisBusiness Manager
Developing short-term & long-term strategies for new business
partners & associates. Implementation web site, testing, maintenance and client
support.
10/200001/2001Allstate Insurance Northbrook, Illinois Business Analyst
Analyzed and maintained a sub-system of the Allstate Investment System. Monitored and
analyzed financial transactions in ORACLE environments (UNIX, 2000, NT & 98 platforms on a
TOAD system). Conducted functional and integration tests for multiple trading
systems.(Automation testing: WINRUNNER, Test Director) Analyzed system requirements and
produced testing specifications. Developed and designed test plans and executed test
scripts Analyzed and interpreted business information using COGNOS Power Play(offers
users an ability to easily wander through their information package). Implemented Data
Warehouse solutions using Star and Snow Flake Schemas. Created Library Server Load Status
reports based on UNIX Shell scripting and PL/SQL procedures. Improved performance by
analyzing and updating monitoring scripts that collected statistical information on
database objects. Active member of the Allstate Support Team.Environment: SQL, Oracle,
UNIX, 2000, NT, 98, Data Warehousing on WEB, PL/SQL, ASP05/2000 10/2000 Northern Trust
Banking Company Chicago, IllinoisSystem Analyst Analyzed and documented data sources and
transformation logic. Created, modified, validated and moved into production --
analytical policies and procedures. Performed tests and supporting efforts on SQL server
(Sybase System 11) based on the PIER system. Assisted end-user with interfaces into G/L,
Accounts Payable/Receivable (SAP) Developed and analyzed system design specifications in
order to support business requirements. Documented current and proposed systems
operations, business process, policiesand procedures. Estimated work effort and plan
technical portion of project. Developed and designed test plans and executed test
scripts. Provided end-to-end coverage of all end-user needs using COGNOS Impromptu.(for
delivering reports based on interactive query and reporting tools). Moved applications
into production and assisted with post-implementation issues.Environment: SQL, Oracle,
Oracle Financial, Unix, NT, Sybase, RL/SQL, Data Warehousing, ERWIN
03/199905/2000Zurich Kemper Life
Schaumburg, Illinois Data warehousing analyst Redesigned and enhanced
CK4 and KILICO systems that supported traditional and annuity products for life insurance
companies. Developed, tested and implemented conversion programs for CHECKFREE IRS TAX
and FORMMAKER systems. Developed system design specifications in order to support
business requirements. Created import/export interfaces into GL, AP, AR, CM, FA (IBM
AS/400) Designed and implemented conversion tasks to migrate data from CK4 mainframe to
Oracle based COMPASS database. Participated in full life-cycle development, including
design, analysis, coding, testing, installation and production support of the systems.
Provided financial analysis data mart using OLAP. Distributed data warehouse information
to users based on COGNOS packaging tools. Presented assistance and technical guidance to
less experienced staff and conducted walk-through and training sessions for new team
members. Simplified the logical data model by organizing data entities in a more optimal
fashion for analytical processing (from Star to Snowflake schema).Environment: SQL,
Oracle, Oracle Financial, UNIX, NT, Visual Basic, PL/SQL, Data Warehousing, ERWIN
09/1996-
02/1999
Dyntel Corp. North Chicago, IllinoisData Warehousing developer / System manager
Developed Oracle based Integrated Resource System (MIRS) for the United States Military
Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM). Designed and implemented features that provided
automation and communication capabilities for data sharing on all levels of the USMEPCOM
through distributed architecture. Analyzed business requirements in close coordination
with external customer and functional user personnel. Managed staff of six developers.
Supervised and approved internal inventory and financial controls. Executed operating
budget within specified framework. Analyzed, designed and updated ORACLE database with
more than 350 tables and 3000 columns. Designed and developed ORACLE forms and reports
using Developer 2000. Implemented systems that coordinated communications between the
host and 65 outlying stations(Used Impromptu to allows users import queries from Cognos
query). Participated in all phases of software development cycle, including analysis,
design, development, support, and maintenance and enhancements of the system. Documented
current and proposed systems operations, business processes, policies and
procedures.Environment: SQL, Oracle, Oracle Financial, UNIX, NT, Developer 2000, PL/SQL,
Data Warehousing, ERWIN09/199209/1996 Chicago Messenger Service Chicago,
IllinoisProgrammer analyst Participated in design, development, implementation and
maintenance of VB4.0 and MS Access based system. Implemented data entry, data entry
validation, logical data consistency check, and inventory control and distribution
functions of the system. Designed and developed VB and MS Access forms and reports for the
system. Developed an application to perform order processing and shipment updates.
Implemented and maintained a VB4.0 based system to support transportation tasks processing
based on time and location of delivery.09/198906/1991 Merchants Home Delivery Service Des
Plaines, IllinoisProgrammer analyst Maintained and supported applications for Inventory
Control in warehouse, G/L application & data and accounts receivable/payable. Responsible
for data flow of the above mentioned items to HQ.
Education 1983
1987 Georgian Technical University Tbilisi, GeorgiaBS in Computer Science
Additional courses 1998
Greenbrier and Russel, Inc Schaumburg, Illinois Certificate in
Developer 2000: Build Forms 1994 Atlantis Technologies, Inc Arlington Heights,
IllinoisCertificate in Developing Client Server Applications 2001 Solex Computer Academy
Wheeling, Illinois Certificate in Software testing and Quality Assurance
References Available upon request
Alex Saginur
3254 SANDERS RD NORTHBROOK, IL 60062TEL: (847) ***-***********@*******.***
Objective A challenging and demanding position that will create and enhance my current
and future skills in the financial and/or manufacturing arena of the system analytical
field and in Software Testing and/or Quality Assurance, IT implementation and support.
Computer skills Hardware: IBM-PC CLONES, IBM Netfinity, RS6000, Sun E-10K
Operating Systems: WINDOWS 95/98/2000/NT, UNIX, VMS, MS-DOS, DB2, OS
Programming Languagesand Data Bases: SQL, PL/SQL, VISUAL BASIC, PRO/C, COBOL, PL1, ALGOL,
Shell Script, HTML, PERL, ASP, ORACLE, SYBASE, SQL Server 7.0, MS ACCESS, MS EXCEL
Applications: COGNOS, ERWIN, WINRUNNER, Test Director, TOAD
Professional experience
01/2001
PresentProspect design, Inc. Lake Bluff,
IllinoisBusiness Manager
Developing short-term & long-term strategies for new business
partners & associates. Implementation web site, testing, maintenance and client
support.
10/200001/2001Allstate Insurance Northbrook, Illinois Business Analyst
Analyzed and maintained a sub-system of the Allstate Investment System. Monitored and
analyzed financial transactions in ORACLE environments (UNIX, 2000, NT & 98 platforms on a
TOAD system). Conducted functional and integration tests for multiple trading
systems.(Automation testing: WINRUNNER, Test Director) Analyzed system requirements and
produced testing specifications. Developed and designed test plans and executed test
scripts Analyzed and interpreted business information using COGNOS Power Play(offers
users an ability to easily wander through their information package). Implemented Data
Warehouse solutions using Star and Snow Flake Schemas. Created Library Server Load Status
reports based on UNIX Shell scripting and PL/SQL procedures. Improved performance by
analyzing and updating monitoring scripts that collected statistical information on
database objects. Active member of the Allstate Support Team.Environment: SQL, Oracle,
UNIX, 2000, NT, 98, Data Warehousing on WEB, PL/SQL, ASP05/2000 10/2000 Northern Trust
Banking Company Chicago, IllinoisSystem Analyst Analyzed and documented data sources and
transformation logic. Created, modified, validated and moved into production --
analytical policies and procedures. Performed tests and supporting efforts on SQL server
(Sybase System 11) based on the PIER system. Assisted end-user with interfaces into G/L,
Accounts Payable/Receivable (SAP) Developed and analyzed system design specifications in
order to support business requirements. Documented current and proposed systems
operations, business process, policiesand procedures. Estimated work effort and plan
technical portion of project. Developed and designed test plans and executed test
scripts. Provided end-to-end coverage of all end-user needs using COGNOS Impromptu.(for
delivering reports based on interactive query and reporting tools). Moved applications
into production and assisted with post-implementation issues.Environment: SQL, Oracle,
Oracle Financial, Unix, NT, Sybase, RL/SQL, Data Warehousing, ERWIN
03/199905/2000Zurich Kemper Life
Schaumburg, Illinois Data warehousing analyst Redesigned and enhanced
CK4 and KILICO systems that supported traditional and annuity products for life insurance
companies. Developed, tested and implemented conversion programs for CHECKFREE IRS TAX
and FORMMAKER systems. Developed system design specifications in order to support
business requirements. Created import/export interfaces into GL, AP, AR, CM, FA (IBM
AS/400) Designed and implemented conversion tasks to migrate data from CK4 mainframe to
Oracle based COMPASS database. Participated in full life-cycle development, including
design, analysis, coding, testing, installation and production support of the systems.
Provided financial analysis data mart using OLAP. Distributed data warehouse information
to users based on COGNOS packaging tools. Presented assistance and technical guidance to
less experienced staff and conductedwalk-through and training sessions for new team
members. Simplified the logical data model by organizing data entities in a more optimal
fashion for analytical processing (from Star to Snowflake schema).Environment: SQL,
Oracle, Oracle Financial, UNIX, NT, Visual Basic, PL/SQL, Data Warehousing, ERWIN
09/1996-
02/1999
Dyntel Corp. North Chicago, IllinoisData Warehousing developer / System manager
Developed Oracle based Integrated Resource System (MIRS) for the United States Military
Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM). Designed and implemented features that provided
automation and communication capabilities for data sharing on all levels of the USMEPCOM
through distributed architecture. Analyzed business requirements in close coordination
with external customer and functional user personnel. Managed staff of six developers.
Supervised and approved internal inventory and financial controls. Executed operating
budget within specified framework. Analyzed, designed and updated ORACLE database with
more than 350 tables and 3000 columns. Designed and developed ORACLE forms and reports
using Developer 2000. Implemented systems that coordinated communications between the
host and 65 outlying stations(Used Impromptu to allows users import queries from Cognos
query). Participated in all phases of software development cycle, including analysis,
design, development, support, and maintenance and enhancements of the system. Documented
current and proposed systems operations, business processes, policies and
procedures.Environment: SQL, Oracle, Oracle Financial, UNIX, NT, Developer 2000, PL/SQL,
Data Warehousing, ERWIN09/199209/1996 Chicago Messenger Service Chicago,
IllinoisProgrammer analyst Participated in design, development, implementation and
maintenance of VB4.0 and MS Access based system. Implemented data entry, data entry
validation, logical data consistency check, and inventory control and distribution
functions of the system. Designed and developed VB and MS Access forms and reports for the
system. Developed an application to perform order processing and shipment updates.
Implemented and maintained a VB4.0 based system to support transportation tasks processing
based on time and location of delivery.09/198906/1991 Merchants Home Delivery Service Des
Plaines, IllinoisProgrammer analyst Maintained and supported applications for Inventory
Control in warehouse, G/L application & data and accounts receivable/payable. Responsible
for data flow of the above mentioned items to HQ.
Education 1983
1987 Georgian Technical University Tbilisi, GeorgiaBS in Computer Science
Additional courses 1998
Greenbrier and Russel, Inc Schaumburg, Illinois Certificate in
Developer 2000: Build Forms 1994 Atlantis Technologies, Inc Arlington Heights,
IllinoisCertificate in Developing Client Server Applications 2001 Solex Computer Academy
Wheeling, Illinois Certificate in Software testing and Quality Assurance
References Available upon request