Years Experience Human Resources
Resume:
JAMES F. ZIANTS
Clearwater, Fl 33761
*******@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position that will provide an opportunity to utilize my skills, education and experience
towards the success and achievement of my Employer’s objectives. Interested in utilizing my skills as an
AS400 Administrator.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 25 years experience in Computer Technology and Application Development arena.
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Experience in managing contracts and projects from inception to completion.
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10 years designing, developing, and maintaining COBOL, RPG, SQL, and Control Language programs.
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16 years experience in all aspects of AS400 Administration and Database Administration.
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Excellent skills in troubleshooting programs, software, and networking.
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Self-motivated, highly creative, detail oriented, organized, and willing to travel.
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System knowledge includes Windows XP / Vista / 7, Server 2000, 2003 2008 and OS400.
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SKILLS
COBOL, RPG, Query, Control Language, Mimix, LPAR, MKS Implementer, DFU, Crystal Reports, HTML,
Microsoft Office, MS Project, Avaya/Nortel CS1000, Call Pilot, IBM Cognos, KACE, Watchguard, Arcmail
EXPERIENCE
City of Dunedin, Dunedin, Florida August 2006 to March 2013
Information Systems Manager
• Performed AS400 administration duties to support SunGard Naviline software.
• Created an interface for Bentek benefits system and SunGard Naviline using CL400 and RPG400.
• Created custom AS400 queries for specialized reports for local and state agencies.
• Upgraded OS400 and maintained PTF and software and license updates.
• Managed a budget of $500,000 and 5 employees.
Chugach, Anchorage, Alaska March 2004 to August 2006
Network Administrator
• Worked at three locations for Chugach to include Wake Island, HI. Fort Greely, AK. and Shemya, AK.
• Increased efficiency at Fort Greely supply by implementing a bar code system in supply.
• Established a backup and recovery system for company database at Fort Greely, Shemya, and Wake.
• Setup, install computers, printers, other equipment, and manage users on an Air Force LAN at Shemya.
• Created a Database for Human Resources that reduced time to do monthly reports by 15 hours at Greely.
• Increased productivity by 30% by eliminating repetitive errors due to invalid data in the database.
• Assist in the planning and setup of the Air Force LAN on Wake Island and Eareckson Air Station.
EDAW, Fort Greely, Alaska September 2003 to March 2004
Computer Analyst / Programmer
• Manage projects as related to the directorate of information management (DOIM)/communication functions.
• Assist the overall planning and management of DOIM/communication functions for Fort Greely.
• Assist in the planning and setup of a United States Post Office.
Park Place Entertainment, Las Vegas, Nevada May 2002 to September 2003
Computer Programmer
• Develop and maintain hotel applications for Park Place Entertainment properties.
• Work with hotel application users and Business Analysts to help solve problems.
• Set up and troubleshoot interfaces with IBM AS400 for various hotel functions.
• Assist with a major database conversion for a corporate acquisition in Atlantic City.
• Analyze hotel databases using Data Base Management tools such as SQL, DBU, DFU, and QUERY 400.
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV May 2001 to May 2002
AS400 Computer Operator
• Managed 9 AS400’s on LPAR’s for Park Place Entertainment properties.
• Monitored Mimix for HA on all Park Place Entertainment properties.
• Run the help desk for 9 Park Place Entertainment properties.
• Run and assist in nightly, weekly, and monthly system backups.
• Run and monitor nightly jobs on 4 Park Place Entertainment properties.
Precision Aire, St. Petersburg, Florida June 1999 to January 2001
AS400 System Administrator
• Processed EDI orders on the AS400.
• Write, modify, and run CL programs for nightly job stream.
• Troubleshoot user problems with network and terminals locally and remotely.
• Set up, modified, and ran company back up procedures.
• Created company invoices and reports for company executives.
Boeing – McDonnell Douglas Services, St. Louis, Missouri March 1996 to March 1999
Computer Programmer
• Developed programs in COBOL400, RPG400, and CL400 for the Royal Saudi Land
Forces Army Aviation Command at King Khalid Military City, Saudi Arabia.
• Wrote applications that interface with U.S. Army Supply system.
• Responsibilities included AS400 System Administration, AS400 Database Administration with DBMS,
and AS400 Computer Room Operations.
• Designed and created AS400 databases and data entry screens.
• Helped train Saudi soldiers in use of computers.
EDUCATION
Florida Metropolitan University, Clearwater, Florida
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Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Computer Information Science
CERTIFICATIONS
Comp TIA Security+
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Microsoft Certified Professional
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IBM Certified Specialist: AS400 RPG IV Programmer
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IBM Course Certificates: AS400 Security Concepts and Planning and
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AS400 Database Coding and Implementation
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