James E. Howe
Williamstown NJ, 08094
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856-***-**** - Cell
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Skill Set: PICK, Unix, AIX, D3, Universe (9,11), Unidata
Job History:
Inerlinebrands (09/2016 to current): Senior Software Engineer
Programmer for international company. Using PICK to develop and update existing
code in a retail, supply chain environment.
DST Heath Solutions (01/2015 to 09/2016):Senior Software Engineer
Contract programming for the healthcare industry. Using PICK and S/B to develop and maintain current and new code. Working from specification that are required from ISO9000 as well as the client(s). Using Universe 11 on current system.
COPS Monitoring (11/2004 to 09/2014): Director Of Technology/Senior Programmer:
Oversee computer operations for a security monitoring firm. Managed a staff of 12 as well as hands on programming using, system design and QA. Programmed various applications using PICK, D3/Unix on IBM platform. Oversaw migration to NetApp and Vmware to increase capacity and reliability. Using 6 remote site throughout the United Stated to monitor over a million subscribers.
Provided 24/7 support to all locations and all equipment, phones system, PC, mainframes, and all networks. Working with all levels of management to determine needs for
new software as well as upgrades to current software. Created time tables and projects plan for each assignment. Reported directly to the President of the company.
Mothers Work INC. (07/1996 to 08/2004): Senior Programmer/Analyst
Programmer using PICK Basic/UNIX on a Data General platform for retail applications including POS and inventory control. Involved in design of new programs as well as changing and correcting existing programs. Created new ticketing system to improve inventory control both in warehouse and in the stores. Worked to help create a JIT to be able to ship to stores on an as needed basis to improve
control of what inventory was in the stores and warehouse. Worked will all departments to improve system as needed, designed and then programmed according to specification.
Response Time Catalog Fulfillment (05/1989 to 04/1996): Manager/Programmer
Managed programmers and technology department and internal call center for a catalog fulfillment company. Programmed in PICK Basic/AIX to create a catalog fulfillment program for various clients and types of merchandise. Used system to order inventory,receive inventory into warehouse, fulfill orders taken by phone and via mail orders.
Education:
Certified from Control Data institute 1981
References:
Available upon request