PATZ MICHAEL
Staten Island NY *****
Mobile: 917-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
Summary
Senior Developer/Analyst and Production Support with experience in design, rehosting, data analysis, database design, performance tuning.
Worked directly with business areas, Onshore and Offshore teams, product presentation, obtaining and monitoring user requirements.
Working knowledge and use of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). Worked with Agile, Scrum methodology to ensure delivery of high quality work with monthly iterations.
Ability to handle multiple projects, confidential matters and work independently.
Excellent communication, personal and technical skills.
Technical Skills
Software, Tools, Languages: Enterprise Cobol for Z/OS Version 5.2, TSO/ISPF, JCL Utilities, File-Aid, DFSORT/SYNCSORT, CICS 5.2 (Channel & Container), CICS, CTS,
Change Man, XPEDITOR, INTERTEST, CA-7, Web Sphere MQ, Microfocus, Net Express,
Autosys, Perforce, OMEGAMON, REXX, XML, MS Office, Visio
Databases: DB2, VSAM, SQL Server, IMS, IDMS.
Operating Systems: MVS/ESA, z/OS, Windows, UNIX, Linux.
Professional Experience
BARCLAYS/L&T INFOSYS; New York, NY 11/2016 – 06/2017
Technical project lead/Production Support
Built the road map to rehost Micro Focus on Windows from Release 6 to Release 2.3 for. Reference Data applications. Performed PM/BA functions
Provided Production support, analyzing/resolving software issues in 24X7X365 (Onshore-Offshore Model)
Created Autosys scheduling for UAT and PROD environments
Scoped and strategized the migration plan taking into consideration the interdependencies of upstream and downstream applications
Architected and build the solutions for:
-Test environment interoperability between Micro Focus and distributed platform Systems
-WebSphere MQ configuration to provide E2E testing
-Parallel and regression test including coordination between onshore and offshore teams and representing result in DSU Agile meetings
-Migration rules to verify new release in failover mode, disaster recovery and production release dress rehearsal
-All activities were performed using Agile Methodology
Skills: COBOL, DB2, RAPID SQL, VSAM, JCL, CICS, MICROFOCUS, PERFORCE, ENTERPRISE ANALYZER, NETEXPRESS, AUTOSYS, FTP/SFTP, WEBSPHERE MQ
BARCLAYS; Prague, Czech Republic 10/2013 – 11/2016
AVP, Analyst/Technical lead
Provided 3rd line production support for reference data applications
Implemented transmission conversion from FTP to secure SFTP between Reference Data and upstream/downstream Systems to meet new compliance requirements.
Wrote background online COBOL interface modules, developed data mapping and reconciliation procedures using Agile/Scrum methodology and JIRA. Used reverse engineering to extract business rules.
Provided database analysis to identify eligible accounts to transfer from Barclays Wealth to Pershing as part of business model repositioning. Wrote COBOL modules and SQL queries for ad hoc data extracts for reconciliation and synchronization of Barclays/Broadridge/Pershing customer databases. Work closely with management and senior operation for requirement capture and data gathering.
Skills: COBOL, DB2, VSAM, JCL, CICS, MICROFOCUS, PERFORCE, NETEXPRESS, AUTOSYS, FTP/SFTP, REVOLVE, SERVICE NOW
BARCLAYS CAPITAL/Momentum Resources; Jersey City, NJ 09/2008 – 10/2013
Senior Programmer Analyst
Supported platform rehost from ZOS to Microfocus on Windows. Wrote 15 COBOL modules to replace ASSEMBLER programs. Developed replacement for unsupported utilities.
Upgraded CODE1 software from 3.2 to 3.3. Worked with vendor development and customer support team.
Was solely responsible for production support, maintenance, and rehosting of House Holding System from ZOS to Windows based platform.
Skills: COBOL, DB2, SPUFI, QMF, PLATINUM, SYNCSORT, STORED PROCEDURE, VSAM, INTER-TEST, JCL, CICS, CA7, ENDEVOR, MICROFOCUS, NETEXPRESS, REVOLVE, PERFORCE
LEHMAN BROTHERS; Jersey City, NJ 11/2003 – 09/2008
Senior Programmer Analyst and Production Support
Supported CPI (Customer Profile Information) System for converging accounts followed by Neuberger Berman acquisition. Updated 20 COBOL Batch and 15 Online modules to incorporate new entity. Modified transmission to ADP/Broadridge.
Provided business analysis of Household System DB2 database and as a result database was reduced from 8 to 2 tables. Designed and implemented new functionality to the Household System. Technically were updated DB2 schema, 10 COBOL batch and 8 COBOL online modules.
Skills: COBOL, DB2, VSAM, JCL, CICS, CA7, OMEGAMON, INTER-TEST, ENDEVOR, REXX, MVS UTILITIES
Avis Inc.; Mineola, Long Island, NY 2/2003 – 11/2003
Senior Programmer Analyst
Participated in Budget to AVIS customer database conversion. The conversion was due to acquisition of BUDGET by AVIS/CENDANT. The database was part DB2 and part IMS BD/DC.
Was responsible for conversion of 80 batch and 15 online COBOL modules. Provided post conversion production support.
Skills: COBOL, DB2, IMS BD/DC, VSAM, JCL, CICS, CA7, OMEGAMON, CHANGE MAN, FILE AID, PLATINUM
CIBC WORLD MARKET; New York, NY 8/2002 – 12/2002
Senior Programmer Analyst
Provided analysis and modification of International account process, label address printing, and money market position reporting.
Performed expansion of Name and Address master file.
Skills: COBOL, VSAM, JCL, JCL UTILITIES, TSO ISPF, CICS, CHANGE MAN, FILE AID, SYNCSORT
LEHMAN BROTHERS; Jersey City, NJ 7/2000 – 7/2002
Senior Programmer Analyst
Worked extensively on conversion of name and address System to ADP/Broadridge followed by transaction process migration from BSSC to ADP.
Was solely responsible for converting House holding System. Totally 20 batch and 8 online COBOL modules were updated.
Designed and implemented reconciliation reports for 40 attributes on ADP and Lehman sides. Developed 12 JCL’s and 15 COBOL modules.
Performed design, development, and implementation of OFAC regulations for Name/Address System.
Skills: COBOL, VSAM, JCL, JCL UTILITIES, DB2, PLATINUM, TSO ISPF, CICS, CHANGE MAN, FILE AID, SYNCSORT
UBS/PAINE WEBBER: Weehawken, NJ 8/1999 – 7/2000
Senior Programmer Analyst
Participated in analysis and design of new real time Position and Balancing System aimed to replace legacy Margin and Bookkeeping System.
Carried out analysis and reversed engineering of existing modules to extract business rules and wrote proposal for the project rewrite.
Designed and coded CICS/DB2 skeleton modules to be used by the programming team to facilitate coding and testing of the applications.
Skills: COBOL, VSAM, JCL, JCL UTILITIES, DB2, PLATINUM, TSO ISPF, CICS, CHANGE MAN, FILE AID, SYNCSORT
MORGAN STANLEY/DEAN WITTER; New York, NY 6/1998 – 7/1999
Senior Programmer Analyst
Participated in development and implementation of new ACATS System. Was responsible for design, implementation and testing of ACATS interfaces to legacy Systems (CAGE, MFT, PNS, CPS and MSD).
Implemented over 25 Business wires and reports. Wrote several stored procedures used as a data source for front end Power Builder application.
Skills: COBOL, VSAM, JCL, JCL UTILITIES, DB2, PLATINUM, TSO ISPF, CICS, CHANGE MAN, FILE AID, SYNCSORT
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS; New York, NY 7/1993 – 6/1998
Programmer Analyst
Participated in full life cycle of P&S trade processing Engine. Developed prototypes for basic on-line modules. Designed front end for trade’s browse, detail and cancel/correct functions.
Was responsible for analysis, design, and implementation of the ‘When Issued’ System to process new bonds and IPO by P&S Engine.
Participated in T+3 Settlement project, created procedure for trade settlement scheduling.
Skills: COBOL, VSAM, JCL, JCL UTILITIES, TSO ISPF, CICS, CHANGE MAN, FILE AID, SYNCSORT
EDUCATION: MS in Physics