Information Technology Sql Server
Resume:
Stephen J. Foley
Marlton, New Jersey 08053
Personal Phone: Cell 609-***-****
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Summary IT Specialist
Information Technology Specialist highly skilled in multiple technologies and platforms. Extensive experience on numerous business applications. Proven team member and leader with expertise in all phases of the project life cycle. Ability to quickly learn new technologies and applications. Effective in developing client relationships, managing expectations and in planning and meeting aggressive deadlines. Proficient in working as part of a team utilizing SDLC.
Technical Skills
Operating Systems Windows, MVS
Programming Languages SQL, Cobol, Microfocus Cobol,JCL, IMS Database, Easytrieve, CICS, TSO, DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle SQL, Stored Procedures, Microsoft Access,Visual Basic, VBA, PowerBuilder, Crystal Reports, DataStage, Batch Scripts for Microfocus Cobol, VB.net(limited exposure 6-8 months), Visual Studio, SourceSafe and other Source Control Tools. Cognos(Power Play, Impromptu).
Tools MS Office, Mainframe Utilities and SQL tools.
Professional Experience
TekSystems 2016-2017
Application Developer on the Quest Diagnostics Account
* New development using Cobol, DB2, VSAM on IBM Mainframe to provide data for Billing and diagnostic reporting.
* JCL, Endevor, TSO, ISPF, IBM Utilities, FTP all employed to accomplish goals.
* Clarity for SDLC collaboration.
* MS Access for analyzing data.
* Rally for story/task recording and time tracking.
TekSystems 2015 - 2016
Application Developer on the InsPro Account
* Contributed to the reduction in client service requests by resolving reported issues for the InsPro batch and on-line system.
* Quickly adapted to the Microfocus Cobol environment in solving customer problems and requests.
* Became self-sufficient in a short period of time in learning how to test changes using batch scripts.
* Used a variety of tools to code such as NetExpress and Eclipse. Eclipse was needed to utilize the on-line user interface and to search for Java related issues.
* Adhered to InsPro practices and procedures for PLC. Worked with personnel to ensure changes were properly implemented.
IBM 2009-2015
Information Technology Specialist on the PHI Account (Atlantic City Electric)
* Successfully provided programming support for a mainframe based Billing system utilizing IMS databases and CICS as the on-line interface. Coded for both on-line and batch programs.
* Maintained MS Access time keeping and service request applications utilizing SQL and VBA code.
* Recognized for work providing customers with daily energy usage graph on utility bill.
* Proven ability to interface with vendor applications utilizing various middle-ware technologies.
* Created added value for PHI by supporting a vendor product (ITRON-IEE) that maintains meter information with millions of meter readings and information required for billing. The repository is an Oracle database.
Information Technology Specialist for Ace Insurance 1999-2009
* Technical support for many customer business applications employing a wide range of skills. These applications were developed and supported on such base platforms as Client/Server, Web Applications and Mainframe based applications. Support for these applications included all phases of a project with emphasis on coding.
* Key member for supporting a Worker s Compensation Claims application using PowerBuilder and Microsoft SQL Server. Application was marketed to brokers and third parties for a fee.
* Lead IT Specialist that developed and maintained the ACE Bonds Surety line of business. Technology was Visual Basic, SQL Server and Crystal Reports. Recognized for implementing a solution that saved thousands of dollars in time, labor, equipment and software replacing an obsolete scanning process.
* Supported policy registration applications for various lines of business using Microsoft .NET technology and Microsoft SQL Server.
* Critical to the support for applications interfacing with ACE Financials. DataStage was the software for transaction transformation.
Cigna Corporation 1984-1999
Applications Designer/Supervisor/Senior Systems Consultant
* Contributor in converting a risk management application from Visual Basic Client/Server version to an Intranet application version. Employed a variety of tools and software such as: Microsoft InterDev, VB Script, Visual Basic, Active Server Pages, SQL Server, Stored Procedures and HTML.
* Along with a small team, successfully developed a Risk Management application using Microsoft Access. External Cigna clients purchased over 200 licensed copies which generated income for Cigna. Also assisted in developing the process and code to extract the data from the mainframe databases.
* Key developer on the mainframe version of Cigna s Risk Management application. This included such tools as CICS, COBOL, and IMS database interfaces. Developed Focus reports for Fortune 500 clients. Developed a model for client reporting using Cognos tools Impromptu and Power Play.
* Part of a team that designed and developed a new application for Commercial Automobile. This was a mainframe application using COBOL and IMS. Later transitioned to team supervisor and coordinated coding releases, test plans and release schedules with the research and testing group.
United Engineers and Constructor s
Programmer Analyst - Cobol
EDUCATION
B.B.A. - Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. (Major-Computer Science)
High-School Diploma Northeast Catholic High School Philadelphia, PA.
(Academic)
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