Microsoft Office Information Systems

Steve Gibson

Elgin, SC, *****

803-***-**** • **.*******@*****.***

Senior Application Programmer

Application programming expert with extensive background in software development and experience within several hardware platforms.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Adaptable programmer with demonstrable coding and client support experience in the banking, insurance, and health care fields.

Successful design and implementation of client software solutions, including requirements gathering, design, coding, debugging/testing, maintenance, training, lead other team members, and ongoing customer support.

Proven ability to successfully code and test in varied environments including mainframe and GUI processes.

Proven capability of supporting systems migrations within mainframe and server environments.

Team player, leveraging service experience in the United States Army to collaborate and successfully accomplish unit goals.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Languages

COBOL, SQL, DB2, PICK BASIC, JCL, HTML, CL, JAVA, Visual Basic, FTP, Kermit, C++, CICS

Tools and Utilities

XMLSpy, UniDebugger, UniEditor, vi, WIntegrate, Hyperedit, Microsoft Office, Eztreive Plus, Endeavor, MQ, TSO, ISPF, File-AID, Syncsort, NDM (now Connect:Direct), OPC, InfoPac, AIX, Beyond Compare, REXX, QMF, Xpediter, SPUFI

Professional Experience

CSC, Columbia, SC

Professional Programmer/Analyst (April 2008 - June 2017)

AS400 Platform, DB2 Database, SQL, COBOL, Embedded SQL, CL, FTP Scripting, JAVA.

Developed software solutions and maintained applications for processing property and casualty insurance claims. Engaged clients to determine scope of, and level of effort necessary to complete, projects. Coded, debugged, tested, and delivered final products to clients. Balanced primary client projects against queue of incoming job tickets.

Replaced customized Access/Excel reporting within AS400 system with COBOL/embedded SQL solution, reducing run times from 100-200 hours to less than 10 minutes.

Provided quarterly modifications to reporting process, based on evolving client requirements.

Collaborated with team of up to 3 individuals to optimize client daily and monthly run cycles over the course of 6 months.

TM Floyd, Columbia, SC

Consultant (September 2003 - March 2008)

Universe Database, PICK Basic, XML, Java, FTP, Kermit, AIX, XMLSpy, UniDebugger, vi, Wintegrate, Hyperedit, Microsoft Office

Analyzed potential client solutions, including requirements gathering and mapping current process. Designed packages and wrote specifications. Coded, debugged, and tested new solutions. Trained staff on new systems as implemented and remained available to provide ongoing customer support and system maintenance.

Key Achievements:

Led team of 4 developers to successfully deliver new practice management system for Healthport (formerly Companion Technologies). Replaced antiquated “green screen” system with a graphical front end and Pick Basic back end that could operate on variety of platforms.

Additional noteworthy positions include: Independent Consultant at D.A.M.n. Computers, Consultant at E.D.P. Contract Services, Senior Programmer/Analyst at MVP Health Plan, Senior Consultant at Keane, Inc., Senior Programmer/Analyst at Computer Sciences Corporation, and Assistant Programmer at State University of New York.

Education

The College of St. Rose, Albany, NY

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems

Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY

Associate of Applied Science, Computer Information Systems

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