SUMMARY

Senior Programmer Analyst fluent in many programming languages including COBOL, Assembler, and Easytrieve. Experienced in all phases of SDLC. Coded and tested programs using DB2, CICS, VSAM, and IMS. Performed systems programming, doing in depth root cause analysis by reading CICS and batch dumps. Led small teams, and mentored junior staff. Strengths include customer support,, small team leadership, analysis, problem solving, and testing. Open to relocation for right opportunity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AIC March 2016 – April 2017

Wipro, Jefferson City, MO Seniorr.Lead Programmer/Analyst

Coded and tested COBOL DB2 batch programs running on z/OS to process Healthcare Insurance Medicare EDI transactions. Coded and tested various jobs to process incoming client claims files, and reformat them to a standard format. Left due to end of contract.

Coded and tested generic COBOL programs to convert CSV files to flat files, and flat files to CSV files, with a high degree of flexibility, allowing for reuse of programs.

Coded COBOL CICS DB2 programs running under Q/Care for changing program specifications.

Researched errors in EDI X12 277, 837, and 999 files, resolving problems.

Cross-USA November 2014 – February 2016

Healthplan of Greater New York, Eveleth, MN Programmer/Analyst

Coded and tested COBOL batch and CICS VSAM programs running on z/OS to run under Q/Care, processing Healthcare Insurance Medicare EDI 837 transactions. Conducted Unit, System, and UAT tests on various programs. Left due to end of contract.

Diagnosed and solved very difficult problems in COBOL CICS programs causing transactions to lock and loop, using knowledge gained while maintaining CICS Resource Definitions, resolving problems.

Modified programs consuming and creating X12 837, 999, and 277 EDI files, ensuring functionality.

IGATE August 2014 – October 2014

Assurant Employee Benefits, Kansas City, MO Technical Analyst

Analyzed and designed solution to extract Oracle test data by converting manual process to automated Optim process for Healthcare Insurance. Left due to end of contract.

Interviewed various application managers, and collected their testing requirements, enhancing system knowledge.

Presented status to upper management on a weekly schedule, facilitating communication.

VIVA USA May 2014 - July 2014

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL Chicago, IL DW Developer/Enterprise Content Mgmt

Converted system running on z/OS from ImagePlus to Content Manager, and planned migration of documents from ASM for OS/390 to IBM Object Access Manager (OAM) for scanned Healthcare documents. Changed programs and JCL in support of conversion. Left due to end of contract.

Researched old system and modified JCL to enable conversion of entities betweenn image databases.

Employed SysCom's AIS2CM Conversion product to convert image databases from ASM for OS/390 to OAM.

Levanture, Inc August 2013 – November 2013

CVS/Caremark, Inc. Buffalo Grove, IL QA Consultant/Application Developer

Wrote test plans for COBOL CICS programs running on z/OS for other people to execute, and executed test plans written by other people for COBOL CICS programs adjudicating Healthcare claims. Tested programs through a GUI interface. Examined COBOL DB2 CICS programs and Stored Procedures for future modifications and enhancements, running on z/OS using TSO and ISPF.

Created SIT test plans for COBOL CICS DB2 programs, ensuring complete test coverage.

Executed SIT and UAT test plans on COBOL CICS DB2 programs, ensuring correct execution.

Modified and queried DB2 tables using Optim to create test data for programs, facilitating tests.

International Technology Solutions, Inc January 2013 – June 2013

NC Department of Transportation Raleigh, NC Senior Programmer/Analyst

Created test plans for COBOL Batch and CICS programs, running on z/OS using TSO and ISPF, for other people to execute for upgraded car registration tracking system. Executed test plans for COBOL Batch and CICS programs using DB2 running on z/OS created by another person. Updated status of testing and defects found in HP Quality Center.

Scheduled new test jobs in ZEKE, running on z/OS, automating test runs.

Reported defects using HP Quality Center, notifying developers of discovered defects.

Coded an Excel program in VBA, automating file import.

Twenty Second Century Technologies, Inc September 2012 – January 2013

AL Department of Labor Montgomery, AL Senior Programmer/Analyst

Rewrote COBOL CICS VSAM security subsystem for the Unemployment Benefits Tracking System, running on z/OS using TSO and ISPF, and trained users in use of new system. Supported jobs containing JCL, procs, SyncSort, various IBM utilities, and IDCAMS.

Interviewed end users, extracted requirements, designed a new security subsystem, and coded the new security subsystem in COBOL CICS using a VSAM database, allowing for enhanced security and increased performance.

Coded conversion routines to move security levels from old security system to new system.

Queried and modified VSAM files using File Manager for testing, ensuring correct subsystem execution.

Modified COBOL Batch programs for recently changed mandates, facilitating ongoing usability.

TSYS, Inc February 2012 – July 2012

Columbus, GA Senior Programmer/Analyst

Coded and maintained COBOL and Assembler programs in z/OS, running in Batch and CICS, using DB2, IMS, and VSAM, for changing credit card requirements. Used TSO and ISPF environment for development. Used Endevor for release management. Supported jobs containing JCL, procs, SyncSort, various IBM utilities, and IDCAMS.

Tested programs using IBM Debug utility, ensuring correct program execution.

Created new security interface to enable a small group of authorized people access to secure information, enhancing system usefulness.

Queried and moved data in DB2 tables using Optim to create test data for programs, facilitating tests.

FutureTek November 2011 – February 2012

NC Division of Employment Security Raleigh, NC Programmer/Analyst

Coded COBOL Batch and CICS programs using DB2 and MQ Series, running on z/OS using TSO and ISPF, to handle Employer Termination inquiries. Supported JCL jobs and procs containing SyncSort, various IBM utilities, and IDCAMS.

Assumed duties of a previous programmer, got up to speed, and delivered programs ahead of schedule.

Coded COBOL CICS program interacting with MQ Series, enabling functionality.

Tested CICS and batch programs, procs, and JCL jobs containing SyncSort and IBM utilities, ensuring functionality.

Artech Information Systems September 2011 – October 2011

Macy's MST Atlanta, GA Senior Programmer/Analyst

Examined CICS transaction dumps, performing root cause analysis, and suggested solutions.

Discovered CICS program using uninitialized storage, which was causing intermittent abends, and recommended solution.

Genesis Network Solutions July 2011 – August 2011

AT&T Abilene, TX SME/Implementation Specialist

Coordinated installations and created installation schedules. Managed RACF profiles for personnel.

Ensured required documentation was correct and complete before releasing package to production.

Keane/NTT Data April 2011 – May 2011

State Farm, Bloomington, IL Mainframe Programmer/Analyst

Modified COBOL and Assembler programs handling life insurance policies.

Coded Assembler program to reformat compressed data to usable format, facilitating usability.

Internal Revenue Service February 2011 – March 2011

Lanham, MD Mainframe QA Tester

Created test plans for Assembler and COBOL DB2 programs. Mentored more junior staff on how to program Assembler.

Tested batch progrmas to ensure correct execution.

CDI IT Solutions August 2010 – November 2010

SunTrust Banks, Inc. Atlanta, GA Mainframe Application Developer

Coded COBOL CICS programs using DB2 and MQ Series to automate car loan approval process. Worked on z/OS using TSO and ISPF. Programs interfaced with ImagePlus and AIS+ EE,. Used Endevor for release management. Supported jobs containing JCL, procs, SyncSort, various IBM utilities, and IDCAMS.

Embedded DB2 and MQ Series calls into COBOL programs, facilitating interfaces with AIS+ EE.

Coded and tested COBOL Batch programs using DB2, to convert and import files into ImagePlus and AIS+ EE.

Coded and tested COBOL CICS program to interface with MQ Series and notify other system of status, facilitating system communication.

IT Resource Solutions, Inc March 2009 – June 2010

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of SC Columbia, SC Application Developer/Systems Analyst

Coded and supported COBOL Batch and CICS programs using DB2, IMS, and MQ Series, running on z/OS using TSO and ISPF, to track insurance premium payments. Used ChangeMan for release management. Supported jobs containing JCL, procs, SyncSort, various IBM utilities, and IDCAMS.

Queried and moved data in DB2 tables using Optim to create test data for programs, facilitating tests.

Coded and maintained COBOL programs handling ACH Debit/Credit transactions for member premium payments, enhancing system efficiency.

Tracked and resolved defects using HP Quality Center, ensuring complete follow up for discovered defects.

OfficeMax, Inc January 2005 – November 2008

Naperville, IL Business Configuration Analyst

Supported third party Taxware Tax Calculation system running on z/OS using TSO and ISPF. Supported bridge program between Taxware and POS terminals in store. Supported batch jobs containing JCL, procs, SyncSort, various IBM utilities, and IDCAMS. Upgraded and supported UNIX Taxware Tax Calculation system. Trained to support Taxware on AS/400 system. Used Endevor for release management. Analyzed and installed Deloitte & Touche CORPtax system.

Evaluated and corrected mainframe Taxware Zip Index, increasing sales tax accuracy and expanding sales territory.

Wrote a UNIX Korn shell script to update Taxware files unattended, automating file update process.

Established and maintained relationships with external vendors Taxware, Inc. and Deloitte & Touche, Inc., ensuring communication.

TECHNICAL PROFILE

Operating Systems

MVS/XA, MVS/ESA, z/OS, Sun Solaris, Windows Server 2003, UNIX, X Windows Server

Databases

VSAM, IMS/DB, IMS/DC, DB2, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0

Software Tools (Mainframe)

SmartTest, Intertest, File-AID, Abend-AID, SyncSort, FTP, IDCAMS, IBM Utilities (IEBCOPY, IEBGENER, IDCAMS, etc.), MQ Series, JCL, TSO/ISPF, IMS Utilities, SPUFI, QMF, Xpediter, Endevor, DumpMaster, ZEKE, Optim, PuTTY, IBM File Manager, IBM Debug Utility, IBM Fault Analyzer, DFSORT, RACF, ACF2

Software Tools (UNIX)

cron, PuTTY, vi, Shell Scripts (C Shell and Korn Shell),

Software Tools (Distributed)

Java, ColdFusion

Computer Software

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Taxware Sales/Use Tax System, Taxware VeraZip System, Taxware STEP System, Taxware Toolkit, CORPTax US Compliance, CORPTax Provision, CORPTax Calendar, CORPTax FIN 48, ChangeMan, PVCS, CA-1, CA-7, CA-11, Connect:Direct (NDM)

Programming Languages

COBOL, Assembly language (ASMH, High Level Assembler), Language Environment/370 for OS/390 (LE/370), Assembler Macros, APS (Microfocus COBOL), APS, CLIST, ISPF Dialogs, ISPF Panels, ISPF Skeletons, REXX, Easytrieve, Quikjob, CICS Macro Level, CICS Command Level, SQL Queries, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), CICS Resource Definition (RDO and Macro), Clipper, CONCEPT 14

Methodologies

Yourdon, DMR Productivity Plus (P+), Cadence, Unified Process, Waterfall

Soft Skills

Vendor Relations, System Analysis, System Design, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Database Analysis, Database Design, Data Modeling, Process Modeling, Business Analysis, Test Plans, Test Scripts, Test Execution

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

AS/400 (SEU/DFP/SDA) C++ CICS Channels/Containers

CICS Web Services COBOL/400 FORTRAN

HTML IDMS Java

JavaScript Lawson Microsoft SQL Server

Program Management RPG/400 SAP FI/CO

SMP/E Verbal Communication Written Communication

XML Perl DFSMSdfp/rmm/hsm

JES2 ColdFusion

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Science

DeVry Institute of Technology, Addison, IL

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