MARC SAMMIS

* ******* *****, *********, ** *****

516-***-****

ac6cxd@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Offers over 30 years of stellar experience in championing mainframe application processing

INNOVATIVE, CLIENT-FOCUSED SENIOR MAINFRAME DEVELOPER with great breadth in directing IT teams to achieve successful business infrastructures through extensive mainframe application process.

STRATEGIC PARTNER & RESOURCEFUL PROBLEM SOLVER that drives expertise in analyzing, designing, programming, testing, supporting, and maintaining software systems while implementing solutions and resolving corporate risks. Extensively involved in Production Support (24x7), fixing issues and incident, problem, and change management processes.

INSIGHTFUL, THOUGHT LEADER who gets on board quickly with new technologies and projects. Delivers wide-ranging capabilities in transcending business needs, bridging the gap between business and technology to redefine organizational integration.

BOLD, ASTUTE PROFESSIONAL with an analytical and enthusiastic approach that revitalizes robust client relationship building and strong team enhancements.

SKILLS

IT Leadership

Mainframe Programmer / Developer

Change Management

Business Programming

Process Improvement

Risk Mitigation & Adjustments

Project Management

Documentation Management

Finance Analysis & Trading

Performance Enhancements

Client Relationship Management

Organizational Leadership

IBM Mainframe Systems, Windows Platforms and Office Software and other PC applications:

COBOL, IMS DB/DC, DB2, CICS, MQ, OS/MVS/XA/IBM JCL and UTILITIES, IDCAMS, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, ROSCOE, RPF, LIBRARIAN, PANVALET, MFS, BMS, BTS, SDF, SYNCSORT/DFSORT, ICEMAN, IMS TEST, SQL, SPUFI, QMF, CA-INTERTEST, Boole & Babbage (BMC), OMEGAMAN, CLISTS, DLI Utilities, Abend Aid, File AID (IMS), Endeavor, CHANGEMAN, SAR, CAVIEW, RACF, FTP/SFTP, NDM, CA-7, CA-11, OPC/TWS.

WORK EXPERIENCE

AVP-Technical Specialist/Project Lead (SME): Interest A/P & F/A Systems/Finance Systems

Citigroup, GCOT, Global Corporate & Operations Technology

New York, NY

Mar 2004 - Present

Globally challenged to upgrade and support the firm’s Finance Accounting System (FAS) and Finance Positioning System (FPS) (COBOL IMS DB/DC with some DB2 & CICS) working on critical mainframe projects and engaging collaborative solutions for the firm’s financial integrity. Takes an edge to maintain and secure the risks of Secure Financing Trading systems mainly on interest accrual accounting and position totals for all currencies and legal entities in the firm. Champions the distribution/reporting of data to users/management and traders and other quantitative trading systems including GL postings.

Upgraded Technology Solutions. Increases savings for the old hardware while supporting costs for the cutting-edge implementation of new, FAS incorporated, online, product processing for SF-Trading analyzing, designing, coding, and testing application to replace the older, Australian based (QUANTUM) SFT application.

Optimized Product Development. Boosted savings for the Buy/Sell SF-Trading and Canadian SF-Trading while implementing cost-efficient solutions branding new online product processor and GL system.

Developed Competencies. Strategically identified mainframe solutions that analyzed business functions and requirements.

Technical Specialist: Trade Entry Systems (TES)

Citigroup, GCIB/GTS, Global Transaction Services

New York, NY

Apr 2000 – Mar 2004

Drove initiatives and competitive edge to client’s businesses enhancing and maintaining the Trade Entry System (TES) of the firm. Delivered end-to-end solutions of complex programming assignments chiefly handling trade entry, data capture/validation, and all required reporting including customer confirmations, periodic trading, and volume/activity reports for users/management and traders.

Captured Mainframe Project. On-boarded the Australian Trading activity.

Adjusted Design Improvements. Slashed the daily batch cycle from 5 hours to 2 hours through competent redesigning, recoding, and rescheduling of batch processing which increased efficiency.

Transformed Application System. Converted all CICS-Socket trading activity processing to use MQ transaction processing.

Sr. Analyst: Systems Management Consulting Division

Andersen Consulting, Arthur Andersen & Co.

New York, NY

Dec 1990 – Apr 2000

(On-site consultant for Salomon Brothers)

(Jun 1998 – Apr 2000)

Maintained Application Development. Prior to being hired by Citigroup, supported the TES system for Salomon Brothers.

(Jun 1995 – Jun 1998)

Strengthened Quantitative Systems. Reinforced all activities to improve and preserve the firm’s Stock Record & Settlement Systems.

(Dec 1990 – Jun 1995)

Developed Internal Implementations. Supported the firm’s in-house General Ledger System while coordinating its phase-out and retirement.

Sr. Programmer/Analyst: Technical Design and Support Services

Chemical Bank (Information Technology Management)

New York, NY

Oct 1985 – Dec 1990

Enhanced Security. Geared the technical design and support services in developing architectural components to upkeep business requirement while investigating and proposing system improvements in FPS - Fraud Prevention System, BIFS – Budget and Information Forecasting System, and CARS - Cost Allocation and Reporting System.

Programmer: Software Analysis, Design and Systems Support Group

Grumman Data Systems

Bethpage, NY

Mar 1984 – Oct 1986

Defined Software Applications. Worked as part of a team on the EIDS (End Item Definition) System, an engineering/manufacturing interface application for all the companies’ aircraft.

EDUCATION

B.S. Computer Science

New York Institute of Technology

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