Computer Operator Cobol

Dinesh M. Patel

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Columbus, NJ **022

********@*******.*** 732-***-**** - Cell

Summary of Qualifications

More than 20 years of experience maintaining software throughout Project life cycle, from identifying Business requirements to implementation.

Proficient in Cobol II, DB2, CICS, VSAM, JCL, File-Aid, Xpeditor, Sync sort, SQL Server

Strong Database development experience with DB2 and SQL servers in enhancing user access and GUI design.

Superior analytical, time management and problem solving skills. Work well at all business levels.

Professional Experience

Verizon Wireless Warren, NJ

Senior Programmer Analyst (Consultant) Aug. 2010 - June. 2019

Performed Vision Billing Systems enhancements activities for following (Cobol/DB2/JCL).

-Build End of cycle process for JITR rated calls for Voice, Data and SMS

-Voice, Data and SMS call detail validations and Toll charges calculations

-Device payments and Admin fees creation

-Applying customer discounts and promotions

-Updating and applying of Remaining Allowances

-REVO file generation

Resolved software defects identified during System/QA/BMUT testing.

ACE Limited Cherry Hill, NJ

Systems Consultant Feb. 2007 – Sept. 2009

Leaded Ceded Loss v/s Direct Loss Balancing and Premium Comparison projects from Initiation through Implementation (Requirements, Detail Design, Coding and Testing using Cobol/DB2/JCL)

Leaded bill by claim project allowing billing at individual claim level instead of policy/coverage level. (Cobol/DB2/JCL)

Participated in Cash Flow Sub Ledger conversion process to eliminate manual intervention of recording TPA tape data within ledgers.(Cobol/DB2/JCL)

IBM Global Services Nov. 1997 – Jan. 2007

IT Specialist

Client: ACE Limited (Cherry Hill, NJ)

Participated in Genius Interface project for General Liability and Auto claims. Major functions of this project are processing Premiums and Surcharges thru SBS system and create appropriate General Ledger entries. Also, created daily email reports for processed and rejected transactions, and monthly feed for PeopleSoft to verify account balances (Cobol/DB2/JCL) .

Participated in Cash Apply at Legal Entity project for development and testing of mainframe (Cobol/DB2/JCL) components. Major functions of this project are applying cash at legal entity level by percentage or sequence of charge types, handling of disputes, aged receivables matched with true unallocated and draw down by charge type.

Client: Prudential (Turnersville, NJ)

Escheat processing. Developed requirements and test plans to process unclaimed funds to be puffed.

Electronic Funds Transfer. Developed requirements and test plans to provide direct deposit options for Prudential’s disability clients (Cobol/VSAM/JCL/Visual Basic 6/SQL).

CMS (Cash Management System). A mainframe application for Prudential that supports processes related to accounting and banking functions for disability checks. It coordinates data from a claims issuing area and manages bank feeds to and from Chase Bank for Insured activity.

Client: Pathmark Stores, Inc. (Woodbridge, NJ)

Modified existing programs for Store systems using Cobol II, DB2 and CICS.

Participated in Y2K maintenance for Time & Attendance system utilizing UNIX/C.

Implemented programs to edit and reformat vendor tapes for 3rd party vendor systems.

The Home Depot Atlanta, GA

Programmer Analyst (Consultant) Aug. 1997 – Oct. 1997

Participated in the developed of Store Level Entry project for human resources.

Designed, coded and tested employee review and employee transfer modules using Cobol, DB2.

Utilized used of Endeavor, QMF, Xpeditor and File-aid.

United Parcel Service Morristown, NJ

Programmer Feb. 1997 - Aug. 1997

Participated in design, development and testing of MDCS (Manifest Data Capture System) using Cobol II, DB2 and CICS. Also, performed editing, validation and report creation activities.

MDCS system is used to collect data multiple times a day from all regions, districts and vendors.

Tan Check Inc. Trenton, NJ

Client: UNISYS Mar. 1996 - Feb. 1997

Programmer (Consultant)

Performed maintenance on existing program New Jersey Medicaid Management Information System.

Participated in problem research, coding and testing on claim processing system using Cobol/VSAM.

Used File-aid for VSAM file handling and Easytrieve for ad hoc reports and extracts.

Johnson & Johnson Raritan, NJ

Computer Operator Oct. 1989 - Mar. 1996

Monitored MVS system console and ran batch schedule successfully.

Responded to customer line calls, followed direction accurately and carefully.

Communicated with the supervisor and programmers in order to resolve system problems.

Technical Summary

Languages: Cobol, CICS, MVS-JCL, ASP.net, Java Script, HTML

Databases: DB2, MS-SQL Server

Hardware: IBM-390 Mainframes, PC’s

Software: z/OS, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, JES II, SDSF, MQ Series, QMF, Spufi, Endeavor,

Xpeditor, Easytrieve, Pan valet, File-Aid, Windows XP, MS-Office

Education: The Chubb Institute Parsippany, NJ

Diploma in Computer Programming 1993-1994

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