Objective

Seeking employment in the technical field within Computer Programming/Analysis/Networking and Communications on IBM iSeries (AS400) platform and on other hardware platforms as required.

Technical Skills

Program development within manufacturing, supply chain warehouse management, and retail environments

Computer Programmer/Analyst on the IBM iSeries (AS/400) computer system utilizing RPG-IV/ILE, RPG-400, RPG-III, SQL, and Control/Command Language program languages

Proficient in interactive sub-file programming

Performed IBM OS/400 operating system software upgrades and PTFs

Proficient with MS Word & Excel software

Programming/Analysis utilizing MS Visual Studio software

Configuration of virtual machines using Hyper-V and installations of guest operating systems

Database processing utilizing MS Access Database, MS Visual Basic via ActiveX Data Objects (ADO)

Microsoft Windows operating systems (Win 9x, ME, 2000, XP Pro, Win 7 Pro, Win 10 Pro)

College exposure configuring Windows Server 2003

Microsoft office products and MS SQL Server software

Database design concepts utilizing MS SQL Server software

Performed Microsoft Windows software installations and upgrades

Installation and maintenance of Turnover Change Management software

Technical Work History

Ward Manufacturing – Blossburg, PA (Manufacturing) 10/2016-05/2017

Computer Programmer/Analyst ( IBM iSeries / AS400 – RPG ILE, RPG400,

CLP, CLLE )

Further development and enhancements to PRMS MRP/ERP software package.

within AP, AR, Payroll, Inventory, and Physical Inventory systems.

Some computer operation responsibilities regarding the daily, monthly, quarterly,

and fiscal year end backups of productions and developments systems.

Researched and applied Checkbook400 software upgrades for compatibility

for iSeries OS upgrade and iSeries Printer Files Overlays.

Utilized Aldon Project Management and Time Entry web based software.

Utilized Hawkeye cross reference software.

Set up, maintained, and troubleshoot ROBOT software for scheduled execution of daily, nightly, and monthly processes.

Provide end user support for iSeries existing applications, networking, and

communication issues.

Technical Work History (cont’d)

Independent Part-time - PC/Networking/Communication 06/2014-10/2016

Perform installations and upgrades of Windows Operation System.

Troubleshoot Windows OS, Network, Communication, and software issues.

Sunbury Textile, Sunbury, PA ( Manufacturing ) 08/2012-11/2012

(Contract thru Aerotek, Williamsport, PA)

Computer Programmer/Analyst ( IBM iSeries / AS400 – RPG ILE, RPG400,

CLP, CLLE )

Database changes involving field size increases affecting Pricing, Parts, Inventory Control, Order Entry, Quote system, and Order History files.

New reports for upper management.

Conversion of legacy system RPG-III to RPG-ILE.

Exel, Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA ( Warehousing Company ) 09/2007-07/2010

Computer Programmer/Analyst ( IBM iSeries / AS400 – RPG ILE, RPG400,

CLP, CLLE )

Computer hardware setup and maintenance for new customers involving installation of 3rd party warehouse software, change management system, and setup of user authorities.

Further enhancements / development and support of in house written Topex and 3rd party Manhattan PKMS (Pick Ticket Management System) warehouse management systems.

Enhancements of LMS (Labor Management System) interface of Manhattan PKMS system to Red Prairie warehouse system.

Development of UCC shipping labels for Exel customers.

Development and maintenance of EDI send / receive processes for Invoicing (810), Shipping Order (940), Shipping Advice (945), Warehouse Transfers (943 / 944), and Inventory Adjustments (947).

Independent Contractor 09/2000-01/2007

Computer Programmer/Analyst ( IBM iSeries / AS400 – RPG ILE, RPG400,

CLP ; MS Visual Basic, MS Access,

MS SQL Server )

Contract services maintaining, enhancing, and developing various computer systems for the following clients:

oPennsylvania House, Lewisburg, PA ( Manufacturing Company )

Development of MS Visual Basic GUI applications for user inquiry / maintenance of various MS SQL server databases. VB applications for exporting data from MS SQL Server to MS Excel and from MS Excel to MS SQL Server

Technical Work History (cont’d)

Maintained and further development to local AS400 applications within Order Entry, Inventory, Shipping, and Sales / Cost of Sales systems

oJPM Incorporated., Lewisburg, PA ( Manufacturing Company )

Modification, enhancements and further development to local iSeries / AS400 BPCS ERP/MRP software package primarily within Order Processing and Inventory Control systems

oNew MMI Corporation, Williamsport, PA ( Retail Company )

Maintained and further development to local AS400 applications within Order Entry, Shipping, Invoicing, Sales, and Inventory systems

Enhancements to E-Commerce processing applications using Inet Web Server/400 Software package

Arnold Industries, Inc., Camp Hill, PA ( Distribution Company ) 09/1999 - 06/2000

Computer Programmer/Analyst ( IBM AS/400 – RPG ILE, RPG400, CLP )

Development of Order Management system for the downloading (via FTP scripting), allocation, and processing of orders

Development of Box Fill system for packaging and shipping of orders

Development of RPS (FedEx Ground) interface to RPS mainframe via FTP scripting

Configured and performed upgrades to purchased shipping software package Logistic Pro

Utilized Turnover and Hawkeye software as project management tools

Lycoming County Courthouse, Williamsport, PA ( County Government ) 01/1998 - 09/1999

Computer Programmer/Analyst ( IBM AS/400 – RPG ILE, RPG400, CLP )

Modification to existing systems for Y2K compliance

Development of County Award Performance Evaluation System (CAPES)

Development of Programmer’s Work Management System

Maintained various other systems

New MMI Corporation, Williamsport, PA ( Retail Company ) 04/1996 - 01/1998

Computer Programmer/Analyst ( IBM AS/400 – RPG ILE, RPG400, CLP )

Maintained and further development within Order Entry, Shipping, Invoicing, Sales, and Inventory systems

Development of web processes using Inet Web Server/400 Software

Development of automated faxing of documents using Quadrant Fast Fax Plus software

Installation of PC software and upgrades, AS/400 PTF’s, and OS/400 upgrades

Scheduling of automated nightly backup operations

Technical Work History (cont’d)

Project Resource Group, Wilkes-Barre, PA ( Consulting Company ) 07/1995 - 01/1996

Goulds Pumps, Inc., Ashland, PA ( Manufacturing Company - 6 month contract )

Computer Programmer/Analyst ( IBM AS/400 – RPG III, CLP )

Maintained and further development to Purchase Order, Order Entry, A/P, Invoicing, and Sales/Cost of Sales systems

Uniquest, Inc., Conshohocken, PA ( Retail Software Company ) 01/1993 - 09/1994

Computer Programmer/Analyst ( IBM AS/400 – RPG III, CLP )

Customer specific modifications and development to retail software package Retail Express

Development of Unit Control System (UCS) to interface between AS/400 and POS devices

Scheduled and managed projects for junior programmers

Springs Windows Fashions, Montgomery, PA ( Manufacturing Company ) 09/1989 - 12/1992

Computer Programmer/Analyst ( IBM AS/400 – RPG III, CLP )

Modification and further development to purchased MRP software package High Function Applications (HFA)

Planned and implemented data conversion from old company systems to HFA systems

Development of Assemble To Order (ATO) order entry system

Further development to Inventory Control and Pricing systems

Maintained and further development to various other systems

Lycoming County Courthouse, Williamsport, PA ( County Government ) 02/1987 - 09/1989

Computer Programmer/Analyst ( IBM AS/400 – RPG III, CLP ) 08/1988 - 09/1989

Modification and further development to Payroll, Tax Claim, Tax Assessment, and Accounting systems

Computer Operator ( IBM System 38 ) 02/1987 - 08/1988

Preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports

Performed backup/restore operations required during workday

Resolved problems regarding computer hardware

Supervision of nightly backup operations

Minor programming responsibilities

Education

ITT Technical Institute, Mechanicsburg, PA 09/2003 – 03/2005

Computer Network Systems Associate Degree Program

GPA: 3.8

Penn College of Technology, Williamsport, PA Fall 1997

PC Maintenance and Repair

Grade received: A

Education (cont’d)

Williamsport Area Community College, Williamsport, PA 09/1984 - 05/1986

(Currently Penn College of Technology)

Computer Science Technology Associate Degree Program

Graduated: 05/1986

GPA: 3.7

Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA 1982

Twelve non-credit sessions using the BASIC programming language

References available upon request

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