QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly analytical, motivated, and results-oriented IT professional, offering top-notch qualifications in developing and implementing systems to improve operational quality and efficiency. Adept at executing state-of-the-art technology applications in support to large user groups; complemented with reliable skills in identifying and reducing operational discrepancies to enhance existing systems. Efficient at providing long-term resolutions to complex IT challenges in alignment with end-user needs. Known for exceptional ability to translate business requirements to technical specifications toward the achievement of company’s business objectives.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Systems Administration

Quality Assurance

Software Testing and Analysis

Network and Server Operations

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Test Plan Design and Preparation

Budgeting and Cost-Effective Solutions Development

Installation, Configuration, Update, and Integration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VERMONT INFORMATION PROCESSING, COLCHESTER, VT (CONTRACTUAL)

Senior IBM AS400 iSeries Administrator 2017–2018

Verified the integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes as part of daily system monitoring

Demonstrated ability to secure and properly maintain 38 logical partition (LPAR) for production and test environments

Displayed strong command in utilizing CCSS QSystem and Qmessage monitor, Robert Seal and MIMIX replication, business rule management system (BRMS), AJS, and CDC; as well as security tools, such as Powertech Poweradmin, network security, and authority broker

Performed program temporary fix PTF deployment, software installation, configuration, and security V7R1 through V7R3

Presided over performance analysis and system tuning for optimum performance

Obtained comprehensive experience with iDoctor, SQL (DBMON), and performance navigator

Made use of various DB2 utilities, which included LOAD/IMPORT/EXPORT/DB2MOVE and RUNSTATS/REORG

Collaborated with developers to ensure efficient SQL queries, while supporting SOC II compliance

Managed third-party software applications, including installation, upgrades, configuration, testing, and maintenance

BURLINGTON ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT, BURLINGTON, VT

Senior IBM AS400 iSeries Administrator/Senior Business Analyst (Contractual) 2016–2017

Held full accountability in performing iSeries administration, PTF deployment, software installation, configuration, file REORG’s subsystem management, and DB2 tuning

Took charge of rendering all Sungard application support; while working closely with vendors and internal departments on new system implementation

Applied modification and developed programs through CL, WRKQRY, SQL, ILE, Navigator, and Access Client Solutions (ACS), along with RPG IV (RPGLE)

Exemplified technical expertise through the use of BRMS, Navigator, Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), XML, and Sungard Windows Server applications

Oversaw daily operations of internal departments using business analysis and support

Revised procedures and technical IT processes toward the improvement of productivity and cost savings

Expertly handled assigned projects within allotted deadlines and budget specifications

CENTURY INTERNATIONAL ARMS, FAIRFAX, VT

Universe developer/Senior AS400 Administrator 2007–2016

Rendered technical support with IBM iSeries Power 720 running Epicor Solarsoft

Executed programming tasks in UniVerse Pick database for a customized ERP application; as well as in CL, SQL, ILE, and WRKQRY, along with Navigator and ACS

Assumed responsibility for technical support, business analysis, DBA management, and programming of all applications, such as Active Directory and Broadsmart IP telephony; along with email administration and network management through Windows 2012 server

Exhibited level III expertise in supporting multiple ERP database applications on numerous hardware platforms, while maintaining all network infrastructures from PC’s to servers

Played a key role as liaison to vendors for issues and enhancements, while assisting the Accounting Department on complex costing, general ledger, and tax problems

EARLIER CAREER

JP MORGAN, ISELIN, NJ

Infrastructure and Operations Support Consultant

CITIBANK, HARRISON, NY

Conversions and Acquisitions Team, Pick/Unidata InfoLease

CIT, LIVINGSTONE, NJ

Senior Programmer/Analyst, Pick/Unidata InfoLease Developer

BMB ASSOCIATES, BOSTON, MA

IT Manager

ROCKET SOFTWARE, DENVER, CO

Senior Professional Services Consultant Unidata/Universe Developer

WILMAR INDUSTRIES, INC., MOORESTOWN, NJ

Senior Programmer Analyst Universe

PICK UNIVERSE CONTRACT PROGRAMMING, VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Self-Employed Consultant

SOLUTIONS SYSTEMS, NARBETH, PA

Senior Technical Consultant

CONCEPT SYSTEMS, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Senior Programmer/Analyst

AMERITRANS CORPORATION, BENSALEM, PA

Information Systems Manager

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Java Programming: OLD, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Utility Accounting

AWARDS AND HONORS

Department of the Army, Plaque for Outstanding Achievement

Wilmar Industries Employee of the Month

Employee of the Month (3) Century Arms, Nomination (38)

TECHNICAL ACUMEN

Operating Systems

IBM System I UNIX (Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, System V, and SCO) Server 2012 Windows 7 and 10 Android Unidata Universe Pick

Hardware

IBM Power 7’s and Power 8’s IBM RS600 Series Sun 6000 Sequoia

Data General Honeywell Prime Systems ROLM PBX NCR Systems Dell

Lenovo Blade Servers IP Telephony Tablets Smart Phones Switches

HP and Cisco Wi-Fi Route SonicWall

Programming Languages

CL Shell Pick-Like Implementations (Adds to Ultimate, Unidata, Prime, PI Open Pick Blue, and Universe) and UNIX Shell Scripting DB2 ODBC Connects

Software Packages

BRMS AJS Power Admin Network Security MIMIX RSF Replication

CDC InfoSphere SolarSoft DataStage iDoctor CCSS Authority Broker InfoLease

VMware Broadsmart Telephony SQL Microsoft Office SunGard

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