Quality Assurance System
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Foster Hull
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** *.****** ***
City: Salisbury
State: MD
Zip: 21801
Country: USA
Phone: 443-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $80,000
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M. FOSTER HULL
Frederick, Maryland
*********@********.***
SUMMARY
Information Technology Professional with proven success in applications programming and systems analysis addressing processes in healthcare, financial systems, manufacturing, insurance, banking, government, and major utilities. Expertise in software component level management from development, unit and systems testing, quality assurance, and implementation to production. Methodologies include Use Case and Waterfall approaches. Known as a creative problem solver with multi-tasking capabilities and the ability to deliver projects on time and under budget.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
* IBM Mainframe z/OS
* COBOL - II
* COBOL - 370
* DB2 and SQL
* IMS - db / dc
* HIPAA and FAMIS
* VISIO
* CASE Entity Management
* Intertest
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freddiemac, Hexaware Inc, Tysons Corner,Va 11/2012 - Present
Senior Applications Programmer
* Provided CICS and Batch software changes for upgrade to Securities purchasing system .
* Responsible for evaluating testing scenario's for bundling products.
* Designed and wrote several testing procedures for user required changes.
DP Professionals, State Department of Employment & Workforce, Columbia, SC 07/2012 - 09/2012
Senior Applications Programmer
* Provided CICS programming for Unemployment Insurance project designed to facilitate recovery of benefit overpayments through payment plans or federal income tax capture.
* Responsible for designing and writing 9 CICS programs to assist call center support operations.
* Designed and wrote several on-line and hard copy reports for management use.
* Developed 5 VSAM "database" files to support benefit overpayment fund.
* Utilized COBOL,JCL,VSAM,DB2,File-aid,TSO on an IBM Z/OS platform
MFH Corp, Frederick, MD 05/2011 - 03/2012
Senior Applications Programmer
* Provided programming support and analysis of master file used to update tables associated with home, property and funding characteristics for Fannie Mae records. Was required to interpret Fannie Mae codes and abbreviations for lay usage on related application sub-systems.
* Integrated over 4000 Entity Name/Attribute Name/Definitions in Master EMR extract table for accuracy and completeness.
* Wrote and maintained programs to insure correct processing of in-house data collection.
* Developed cross referencing procedure to facilitate manual specification checks.
* Provided analytical and programming support for clients and developed programs in CICS with Maps to satisfy government regulations on the Mortgage industry.
* Developed 4 CICS programs and Screen maps to interface with VSAM files for mortgage pricing on loan terms.
* Developed 6 CICS programs and Screen maps using VSAM files for mortgage classification per Federal guidelines.
* Platform - IBM Mainframe, VSAM, Endevor, TSO/ISPF, multiple region testing, JCL, Batch.
CITIFINANCIAL, INC., Baltimore, MD 11/2006 - 02/2011
Senior Applications Programmer
* Provided technical and analytical support for "Bureau Link" credit reporting system, backbone of all loan application processing with COBOL API, JAVA front end and over 200 CICS programs. Led Master customer number database and mortgage release projects. Designed and coded JAVA object model changes usually applets to satisfy the front end data capture needs of the user requirement in web applications.
* Maintained 150 CICS modules with VSAM, DB2, and Flat file structures.
* Development tools included TSO/ISPF, File-Aid and Xpediter.
* Responsible for overseeing upgrades to credit authorization system - Bureau Link (CGI / AMS) - processing 62,000+ applications daily on CICS system middleware and Maestro system front end. Maintained system availability of 99.8%. Supplied modifications to JAVA based front end for customer representative to capture loan application data. Responsibility was to design, test and implement (46) COBOL and JAVA changes for project maintenance.
* Background in Object-Oriented analysis and design. Very good at various Design Patterns, exposure to XML and Enterprise Application Integration (EAI).
* Enabled several loan conversion application systems and accounts. Supported client request throughout loan processing and risk analysis.
* Utilized Use Case in JAVA front end application and Waterfall design techniques in COBOL middleware by CGI.
* Wrote and maintained several Easytrieve Plus programs for ad hoc and production usage.
* Authored specifications for upgrade to Master Customer Number database resulting in faster and more efficient file access.
* Led project team maintaining national voice recognition database system and allowing customers to review balances, modify payment term options, and request credit line increases.
* Supported mortgage deed release system enabling clients to receive ownership paper work.
* Designed and wrote specification for software changes to implement Symphony interface system.
AFLAC, Columbus, GA 05/2005 - 06/2006
Senior Applications Programmer (contract)
* Collaborated in maintenance of modules that supported policy automation.
* Maintained and wrote specifications for 10 DB2 Batch and CICS programs for agents' accounting system using TSO/ISPF and File-aid as support/development tools.
* Utilized Easytrieve Plus for specialized applications.
* Created 8 new modules for claims processing involving interface with Mercado QUE and using MQ series interface for mainframe backend.
* Created programming changes to affect policy insurance claims processing followed by testing and insulation.
* Designed system modifications for resolving multiple Medicare claims entered from 6 third party billing providers (WEBMD, Mutual of Omaha, etc.).
EDS, Dulles, VA 10/2004 - 02/2005
Senior Systems Analyst (contract)
* Analyzed and identified methods by which property managers can be reimbursed for expenses and eliminate program exposure to fraud. Created automated programmable solutions.
* Evaluated current Housing and Urban Development property rehabilitation programs; managed and maintained contract payment system, monitoring for potential fraud.
* Created automated methods for tracking payments and identifying systematic abuse.
* Built specifications and modules to enhance accountability, identify parties involved in abuse, and facilitate legal compliance.
STATE OF ARKANSAS, Little Rock, AR 05/2003 - 01/2004
Senior Systems Analyst (contract)
* Led analysis, design, and development of automated systems to support state judges and police retirement compensation computation.
* Developed 12 programs and 8 specifications in COBOL and CICS to report and track judicial salaries on DB2 file. Participated in requirements analysis and definition; wrote design specifications.
* Produced and maintained collection system for state judges and state police retirement contributions which enabled payroll department to operate more efficiently.
* Maintained interstate driver's license data exchange using MQ series, allowing for critical data transfers between other states.
CTG / NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING, Smyrna, TN 07/2002 - 12/2002
Senior Systems Analyst (contract)
* Participated and contributed to analysis, design, development, and testing of 30 programs to upgrade vehicle manufacturing inventory system.
* Analyzed complex IMS-DC programs for conversion to CICS using DB2.
* Developed conversion methodologies and data transfer modules.
* Converted and tested 20+ CICS programs and 10 batch COBOL modules including JCL.
Washington, D.C. Municipal Government, Washington, D.C. 04/2001 - 01/2002
Senior Systems Analyst (contract)
* Contributed to design and analysis of current payroll system changes; maintained 5 on-line production systems.
* Performed monitoring for check writing and fund distribution system.
* Implemented HR and Payroll department enhancements.
* Modified screen views and function capabilities for on-line programs.
Wal-Mart, Bentonville, AR 05/2000 - 12/2001
Senior Systems Analyst (contract)
* Participated, consulted and wrote design/program components in a major upgrade to the food distribution tracking and ordering systems
* Coded and tested 10 major COBOL CICS and Batch modules for inventory tracking.
* Maintained IMS and DB2 input/output sub-modules for security related system support.
* Used SAS for adhoc programs to satisfy user 1 time application requests.
Programmer Analyst (multiple contract positions ) 1995 - 2000
AIG - contract Programmer Wilmington, DE 1999 - 2000
Nations Bank - contract Programmer Charlotte, NC 1998 - 1999
Ely Lilly - contract Programmer Phoenix, AZ 1996 - 1997
Wells Fargo Bank - contract Programmer Phoenix, AZ 1996
American Express - contract Programmer Phoenix, AZ 1995 - 1996
* Designed specifications for multiple application COBOL systems
* Analyzed application systems for life insurance claims processing
* Wrote and Maintained several COBOL CICS or Batch application programs
* Provide 24/7 production support for critical business systems
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, MBA, Business Administration
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, BS, Information Technology
Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA, AS, Computer Science
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