Project Manager Engineer

David T. Floyd

SUMMARY

An IT Professional with 38 years of experience in software design, software development, deployment and

QA testing in both technical and managerial positions. Strong technical background with 29 years of

hands-on IBM Mainframe experience across a wide range of COBOL programming skill sets to include

DB2 and IMS. An expert in the use of IBM COBOL, JCL, VSAM, Sort, and file utilities. Proven QA

background in developing and implementing complicated test cases for Unit, System, Integration, User

Interface, or End-to-End level testing. Experienced in the design and development of web based

automated test cases. Excellent interpersonal skills accompanied with the ability to relate effectively to a

multitude of individual levels.

Industries: HealthCare, Banking/Finance, State Government, US Army, Hospitality

Functional Areas: Insurance, Credit Card, Business Finance (GL, Payroll, AR,AP), Banking

DDA & Loans, Logistics (US Army)

Methodologies: Software Design & Development, QA Testing

SKILLS PROFILE

Application Development

FileAid, JCL, VSAM

Tools:

Application Package: MS Word, MS Excel

Databases / DB Tools: IMS, DB2

Desktop Tools: HP Quality Center, Visio

Hardware: IBM S390, PC

Methodologies /

SDLC, Test Automation Frameworks

Techniques:

Operating Systems: MVS, MS-DOS

Programming

COBOL, EZTrieve Plus

Languages:

Testing Tools: HP Quality Center, TestPartner, QADirector, Toad

Utilities / Command

IBM Sort, VSAM, FileAid

Languages:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NTT Data Inc. 04/97 Present

Excellus Health Care 10/12 – 05/13t

Healthcare Insurance

Principal Consultant (Test Engineer)

Siebel Test Automation Project.

• Responsible for Siebel knowledge acquisition in Proof of Concept Phase.

• Converted Siebel manual testing task flows into automated test case format.

• Developed automated test plan and strategy documents.

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Environment: Web Based, Siebel Application.

Whirlpool Corporation 07/12 – 08/12

Manufacturing

Principal Consultant (Test Engineer)

Whirlpool Softgrid Project.

• Reviewed evolving Test Requirements for both Residential and Commercial User Interfaces.

• Compared HP QC Test Plan to Test Requirements to ensure overall compliance.

• Completed 28 Test Sets for Residential User Interface testing.

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Environment: Web Based, HP Quality Center.

Tufts Health Plan 04/11 – 05/12

Healthcare Insurance

Principal Consultant (Test Engineer)

Tufts Test Automation Project.

• Analyzed manual testcase requirements to convert them to a standardized documented format.

• Imported objects (TestPartner) from application that will be needed for data verification.

• Developed data extraction scripts (TOAD) and parameters to populate test data tables.

• Created standard Keywords for common automated test repository and link to scheduler

(QADirector) for final shakedown test prior to production.

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Environment: Web Based, Object Oriented, TestPartner

Carefirst 06/08 – 04/11

Healthcare Insurance

Principal Consultant (Mainframe Developer)

The Large Group Migration Project. First component was the EAB (Enrollment & Billing) for

Membership and second, the Accums (Monetary & Non-Monetary) for Claims. Each component has

its own set of programs and job streams responsible for extracting and formatting data that was used to

set-up both membership and claims on NASCO.

• Standardized EAB (membership) Migration job streams to document and simplify creation of test

and production files. Created 2 job streams into one library from 6 different job streams in 5

different libraries.

• Provided maintenance support for EAB programs and JCL changes

• Validated all BA control records used to extract account data.

• Updated legacy files after being notified by BA that EAB data has been successfully migrated to

NASCO.

• Programmed and tested Accums extract and format programs for both Monetary & Non-Monetary

Claims based on BA requirements.

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Environment: Mainframe, MVS, COBOL, EZTrieve Plus, IMS, DB2, JCL, VSAM, FileAid

Carefirst 11/07 – 05/08

Healthcare Insurance

Principal Consultant (Mainframe Developer)

HOME Financial Reports - Used by auditor to monitor and verify monthly NASCO claim extracts.

• Gathered functional requirements from BA.

• Conducted a series technical walkthroughs with BA to prevent report overlap and to determine

feasibility of combining several reports into one.

• Successfully programmed and tested all 18 programs into 1 monthly job stream.

• Designed and programmed a record Auto-Delete process to prevent manual deletion of records.

Environment: Mainframe, MVS, COBOL, EZtrieve Plus, DB2, JCL

Carefirst 07/07 – 10/07

Healthcare Insurance

Principal Consultant (Mainframe Developer)

FACET Upgrade Project -

• Upgraded and tested 110 JCL Procedures in preparation for UAT, System, and Integration testing.

• Created probationary libraries and documents for assigned JCL members prior to being promoted

to production.

• Maintained MVS Procedure and Execution libraries.

Environment: Mainframe, MVS, JCL

Capital One Financial 12/05 – 06/07

Credit Card

Principal Consultant (Senior Test Analyst)

Project Helix – Conversion of COF Card System from UNIX to Mainframe (TSYS)

• Conducted interviews with BA and stakeholders for assigned New Accounts and (CBR) Credit

Balance Refund applications.

• Developed paper for management summarizing the benefits of using Test Director instead of MS

Excel as the repository for test cases.

• Created and implemented detailed End-to-End test cases from BDM (Business Design Documents)

for entry into Test Director.

• Implemented CBR QA scenarios from Business Assurance Rules providing test conditions for fraud

prevention.

• Mentored junior associates in the use of Test Director.

Environment: Mainframe, MVS, Test Director

Capital One Financial 12/03 – 11/05

Credit Card

Principal Consultant (Test Analyst – Mainframe Developer)

COF Savings Program – SPP (Same Person Processing)

• Developed and utilized over 2,200 test cases for validating a wide range of COF Loan and CD

products.

• Converted 850 CD product test cases from Excel to Test Director.

• Developed lesson plans and conducted training classes to system test and UAT participants in the

use of Test Director.

• Created and maintained MVS test libraries and test files used by SPP team to validate new credit

card application business rules.

Environment: Mainframe, MVS, JCL, VSAM, FileAid, DB2, Test Director

Virginia Department of Taxation 04/03 – 11/03

State Government

Principal Consultant (Senior Programmer)

2003 Tax Amnesty Project

• Modified and tested 27 IMS/CICS inquiry and batch screens to display all of the new fields used by

the Amnesty project.

• Programmed and tested 15 IMS batch programs used by Lead Analyst and her staff to extract

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taxpayer information for the Amnesty Penalty Collection process.

• Programmed and tested the 2 major processes: Amnesty Discharge and Amnesty Penalty for both

business and individual accounting system.

• Approximately $93 million was recouped for the State of Virginia.

Environment: Mainframe, MVS, COBOL, JCL, IMS, CICS, FileAid

Capital One Financial 01/01 – 03/03

Credit Card

Principal Consultant (Mainframe Developer)

Solicitation Project

• Customized vendor supplied files for integration into monthly solicitation merge process.

• Responsible for monthly Accounts Management process that supplied updates to and from the

three major Credit Bureau Services.

• Reviewed COF regulatory program updates to Account Management process.

• Developed program update schedules, unit test plans, and change implementations.

• Maintained MVS test data and test libraries for Account Management process QA testing.

Environment: Mainframe, MVS, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, FileAid

Virginia Department of Transportation 12/97 – 12/00

State Government

Senior Programmer

Y2K Remediation

• Analyzed Y2K scope to determine project length and additional resources needed.

• Conducted client requirement walkthrough sessions to develop work plan and establish priorities.

• Provided client a detailed work action plan outlining which applications to remediate.

• Directed the activities of 3 programmers work assignments, scheduling, and tech walkthroughs.

• Maintained all Y2K MVS libraries and test files.

• Documented and reported weekly daily progress to Project Manager.

Environment: Mainframe, MVS, COBOL, JCL, IMS, CICS, FileAid

Wachovia Bank, NA 04/97 – 12/97

Banking

Senior Programmer

Y2K Project

• Developed test plans and test scripts for DDA and Loan applications.

• Conducted walkthrough sessions with DDA and Loans stakeholders.

• Approved reusability of test conditions for other applications and assisted other teams in their

implementation.

• Maintained MVS Procedure and Execution libraries.

• Provided detailed weekly status and progress to Application Managers and Client Representatives.

• Represented the team in inter-Application technical initiatives.

Environment: Mainframe, MVS, COBOL, JCL, IMS, CICS

Computer Sciences Corporation 01/85 – 03/97

CASCOM (Combined Armed Services Command)

US Army Quartermaster (Logistics)

Technical Team Leader

SARSS (Standard Army Retail Supply System) Project.

• Technical Lead for development and testing conversion software from current legacy system to

SARSS.

• Reported directly to CASCOM (GS-15) director on all conversion activities.

• Conducted pre-site conversion surveys to develop unique site requirements for software and

hardware.

• Responsible for finalizing deployment budget and schedules.

• Worked closely with Contractors Officer Representative (CAO) on planned deployment schedules.

• Led deployment team on Corp and Divisional conversions in Europe, Japan, South America, and

CONUS.

Environment: Mainframe, MVS, COBOL, UNIX, UNISYS

Wild Dunes Beach & Racquet Club 11/81 – 12/84

Wild Dunes

Resort

IT Director

Project Description Summary

• Responsible for all technical and operational aspects for an online integrated resort system.

• Reviewed management specifications for computer usage to determine future hardware and

software purchases.

• Coordinated department efforts to meet deadlines for producing financial, Payroll, General Ledger,

Account Receivable reports.

Environment: DEC PDP 11-45, RSX11MP, DIBOL

Computer Sciences Corporation 05/78 – 11/81

CASCOM (Combined Armed Services Command)

(US Army Field Engineers)

Technical Director

Technical Director

• Led a group of 4 teams, 3 programming and 1 test, in support of US Army Integrated Facilities

System (IFS).

• Represented CASCOM as Lead Tech during IFS deployments and System Change Package

upgrades.

• Responsible for tracking assigning Work Requests.

• Conducted training classes in the use of US Army software utilities.

Environment: Mainframe, MVS, COBOL, JCL

Medical University of South Carolina 04/74 – 04/78

MUSC

Medical University

Programmer

Entry level programmer for Student Information System

• Programmed a series of OCR input edit applications for College of Medicine.

• Programmed Lock-Step Registration for College of Dentistry.

Environment: Mainframe, MVS, IMS, COBOL, JCL, VSAM

DUCATION

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Majored in Computer Science

College Of Denver

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