Microsoft Office Information Technology
Resume:
DANIEL H. ALLEN
Home: 570-***-**** • Cell: 570-***-**** • Email: ***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Talented IT professional with significant experience in software applications development and information system management. Successful, self-taught web page designer, serving as Web Master for several local companies. Well-developed research and analytic skills with the demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve program defects.
WORK HISTORY
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE (for GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY), Wilkes-Barre, PA 2016 - 2017
Success is our first priority. Deploy smart solutions in support of complex challenges and take pride in role as a trusted partner. Flexible, lifecycle solutions ensure that we meet customer’s unique requirements anytime, anywhere and for any mission.
Business Systems Analyst\Programmer
Performed automatic testing of webpage applications using Java and Selenium
Worked across multiple business and technical teams and guided the development team to ensure quality project delivery through the Release Life Cycle
Applied VersionOne Agile methodology to collaborate and communicate with SCRUM master, development team, and stakeholders
MAXIMUS, INC., Jenkins Township, PA 2014 - 2016
Provide government agencies with solutions that lead to efficient and effective public programs, help them achieve their goals, and improve the quality of life for beneficiaries in local communities across the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.
Senior\Lead Reporting Analyst
Developed comprehensive reports, adhering to federal government regulations for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), for internal and external project stakeholders using Excel, VBA, SAS, SQL, EACMS, VDS and CUIC
Retrieved, processed, classified, sorted, and evaluated data, validating compliance and promoting growth
Designed, wrote, and maintained Excel-based data input systems, focusing on increasing accuracy while reducing production time
Contributed to reducing non-EACMS resources by 50%, replacing spreadsheets and extraneous trackers with data input
Wrote and maintained SQL and Excel procedures for acknowledgment letter mail merge, reducing processing time from 16 hours per day to 15 minutes enabling the company to easily achieve KPI requirements
Collaborated with management team to design, implement, and write the CUIC Daily, Weekly and Monthly Phone logs
NEPA SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2010 - 2014
Ensure the continuation of curriculum programs and student academic success by providing Summer School, Homebound Instruction, long and short term substitute assignments across all subject areas throughout the Northeastern PA school districts. Maintained classroom rules and implemented clear expectations of student behavior for effective classroom management.
Certified Middle and High School Teacher
Mathematics
General Science
Physics
NORTH STAR CONSULTING, INC., Moosic, PA 2007 - 2010
Provider of technical resources to major US financial institutions in the 401k/Retirement Plan Services record keeping industry. Assisting these companies with implementation, upgrades, conversion, ongoing maintenance, and product support for the Omni suite of products used in the 401k/Retirement Plan Services record keeping industry.
Implemented process changes and optimized software code that improved CPU execution by 50%
Developed custom reporting tools to streamline extraction of data for use in business analytics and reporting
Taught fellow employees programming logic for OmniScript
INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC., Cherry Hill, NJ 1998 - 2007
Industry leader in the development of software and technology solutions for Benefit Fund Administration for both single and multiple employers, collectively-bargained Benefit Trust Funds, in North America.
Computer Programmer
Designed, developed, and tested computer programs for multi-million dollar Pension Funds, Annuity Funds, and Health & Welfare Plans. Managed cross-functional team of 8 to deliver projects on time
Created client reporting capabilities for accessing databases to retrieved data for pension calculations, tracking contributions, and financial submissions to Actuaries
Independently identified and evaluated solution alternatives that met functional and technical requirements of the business. Executed complex data analysis to resolve data issues
Performed network maintenance, including backups, hardware and software troubleshooting, and security access
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FRANK M. VACCARO & ASSOCIATES, INC., Trevose, PA 1988 - 1997
Employee benefit plan administrative and consulting service specializing in serving both single and multiple employers, collectively-bargained Benefit Trust Funds.
Computer Programmer/Actuarial Assistant
Wrote maintained Pension and Health & Welfare software for multi-million dollar funds
Programmed, reviewed and developed liabilities using actuarial principles and provided administration assistance to clients including calculation of individual benefits, reviewing plan documents, producing employee benefit statements and filing annual government reports
Troubleshoot researched, diagnosed, documented and resolved technical issues in both hardware and software
Managed project team responsible for company-wide PC upgrades and made all computer or network-related purchase decisions. Managed network expansion and ensured operational efficiency
Instructed classes on word-processing and spreadsheets
COMPUTER CAPABILITIES
Software/Programming: SQL, VBA, SAS, Access, Microsoft Office Suite, TCP/IP, VPN, FTP, Java, Visual Basic, C, C++, C#, COBOL, OmniScript, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, PHP, CSS, Visio, MS Project, ActivInspire, Selenium, Eclipse, Version One, Outlook, Internet Explorer, and various graphics programs
Operating Systems/Hardware: Proficient with Windows, RS6000, Mainframe JCL., PC (network & peer-to-peer) UNIX (AIX), Linux, and Novell
MILITARY EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
UNITED STATES ARMY Darmstadt, Germany and Fort McClellan, Anniston, AL
Senior Military Police Customs Inspector, Secret Clearance, Good Conduct Medal, General’s Letter of Appreciation, First Sergeant’s Letter of Appreciation, Army Service Ribbon
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics, Emphasis on Actuarial and Computer Science (1988)
Computer Programming and Secondary Education Coursework
WILKES UNIVERSITY Wilkes-Barre, PA
Coursework toward Master’s Degree in Education
KING’S COLLEGE Wilkes-Barre, PA
Teaching Certification Secondary Mathematics
LUZERNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Nanticoke, PA
Introduction to Education, Technology in the Classroom, Classroom Management
BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Newtown, PA
Novell Network Administration Coursework
Computer Programming Visual Basic, C and Visual C++ Coursework
AMERITRAIN Wayne, PA
Novell CNE & Microsoft MCSE
CORPORATEU Philadelphia, PA
Computer Programming C and C++
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ACTIVITIES
Web Developer - Created nepawebdesigns.com, dallaslittlepeople.com, dvmasters.org, nepagsl.com, wyomingvalleycyc.org, stjosephberwick.org, harveyslakevet.phpnet.us, and others
Nationally Ranked Masters Swimmer - Member of Delaware Valley Masters, and Webmaster for Delaware Valley Masters
ETS Recognition of Excellence - Praxis II Mathematics Content Knowledge
Head Coach and Web Designer/Administrator - Girls/Boys Swim Team, Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center Wilkes-Barre, PA
Head Coach - Girls/Boys Swim Team, Dallas Mountaineers Aquatic Club Dallas, PA
Volunteer Assistant Coach - Girls/Boys Swim Team, Lake Lehman High School, Spirit Swimming Newtown, PA
Lifelong Learner - Strong interest in Technology
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