Michael J. Byrne

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www.linkedin.com/in/michael-byrne-01

SUMMARY

Mainframe Software Engineer with 30 years of experience as an enthusiastic, hard-working, and well-rounded individual. Diverse corporate background in Finance, Health Care, Government, and Food & Beverage industries. A conscientious and confident IT professional with strong technical expertise. Solid, effective interpersonal skills used to establish and maintain excellent client relationships.

Skills profile includes:

COBOL

REXX

BAL

EASYTRIEVE

TSO/ISPF

JCL

DB2

VSAM

CICS

IMS DB/DC

IBM UTILITIES

CLISTS

FILE-AID

ENDEVOR

SCLM

z/OS

TWS

CA-7

EXPERIENCE

Infosys, Chicago, IL

2017 -

Technical Consultant for Northern Trust Bank

Enhanced COBOL/DB2 programs to create account verification reports.

Updated JCL to improve job restart performance.

Guided staff in knowledge and use of SCLM.

Capital One, Rolling Meadows, IL

2015 - 2017

Software Engineer

Created COBOL and Easytrieve programs to validate VSAM conversion files for newly acquired credit card accounts.

Generated VSAM verification files from variable blocked files, sometimes requiring the manipulation of data fields to build new access keys.

Utilized JCL and File Manager for file validations and comparisons.

Developed programs to create CSV files to expedite identification of file discrepancies.

Responsible for the daily execution and support of batch schedules in TWS and CA-7.

MAKE Corporation, Chicago, IL

2008 - 2014

Technical Consultant for Health Care Service Corporation

Set up and tested ISPF panels, skeletons, JCL, and REXX interface programs to help developers with separating their test and production systems.

Wrote and enhanced COBOL/DB2 programs for HCSC Billing applications.

Analyzed existing applications and created documentation to enable users to make mass changes to JCL.

Provided timely resolutions to problems encountered during Separating Test from Production project.

Produced reports and tables for verification of test and production file usage.

Modified and tested application JCL, resulting in more efficient use of system resources, thus reducing job execution times.

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Infinite Computer Solutions, Syracuse, NY

2005 - 2007

Configuration Consultant for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

Coordinated conversion from Librarian to SCLM.

Converted existing JCL and procs into SCLM language translators to enable developers to compile and link programs.

Developed procedures and documentation for using and maintaining SCLM.

Created ISPF panels and programs to allow users and administrators to more easily control their system software.

Computer Associates, Lisle, IL

2000 - 2004

Software Engineer

Provided technical assistance and support for SCLM, enabling developers to manage their application source code.

Wrote REXX programs to verify adherence to in-house standards and permit faster installation of SCLM project definitions.

Coordinated release of product upgrades issued to customers.

Utilized experience and previous responsibilities to convert SCLM applications over to the company’s proprietary Endevor software.

Blackwell Consulting Services, Chicago, IL

1999 - 2000

Software Configuration Consultant for the City of Chicago

Established software control by managing and restructuring Endevor environment.

Created Endevor processors to allow programmers to implement Y2K source code changes.

Developed change management standards and procedures.

Set up baseline, regression, and compliance testing environments for Y2K evaluation and resolution.

McDonald’s Corporation, Oak Brook, IL

1989 - 1999

Software Engineer

Provided technical assistance and support for Endevor and Panvalet, enabling end users to control their application software.

Built and enhanced Endevor processors and software configuration management tools to assist application teams in the development and support of mainframe systems.

Analyzed, designed, coded, and tested new programs and jobs, as well as established client relationships. Worked with end users to develop on-line systems and batch applications that addressed their business requirements.

Provided 24/7 support for Accounting and Human Resource applications, including Staff and Crew Payroll systems. Resolved critical problems that required immediate corrections to programs and JCL.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics – Loyola University, Chicago, IL

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