Ben A. Rollins
**** ***** ** ( Columbus, Ohio ***24
Phone: 614-***-**** ( **********@*****.***
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Summary:
IT professional with full-Life cycle experience in Software Development and
Mainframe Programming. Highly skilled at implementing business area
requirements into the full-life cycle production system, from designing
technical specifications to providing production support after
implementation. Diverse experience includes designing, enhancing and
supporting Manufacturing processes and Inventory tracking, Bank
mergers/conversions and Installment Loan processing, State Government Job
and Family Service applications, Freight payment systems and Mortgage
loan/credit processes.
Skills:
Skill Years Skill Years
COBOL 16+ TELON 2+
TSO/ISPF 16+ Easytrieve+ 14+
OS/JCL 16+ Textpad 2+
MVS Utilities 16+ Project Management 1+
VSAM 12+ DB2 <1
GSAM 4+ FileAid 14+
IMS 4+ InterTest 2+
Micro Focus COBOL/MFE 2+ EDI 2+
Visio 2+ SAR/Express 1+
Dimensions 2+ Xpediter 14+
Quality Center 1+ Agile Methodology 2+
ChangeMan <1 CICS 2+
VM <1 SQL <1
QMF <1
Professional Experience:
ABSI, Columbus, Oh
Sept 2014 to Present
Senior Programmer Analyst, Worked on the CPU Reduction project for
NiSource. The purpose of this project was to improve efficiency and reduce
CPU utilization by archiving obsolete data from the Columbia Gas customer
database. Wrote functional design to document new system functionality and
detailed program specifications. Used DB2, COBOL, and Easytrieve to code
new programs. Used VM, Easytrieve, TSO, SQL, DB2, JCL, QMF and Syncsort.
Classical Realty, Granville, Oh
Oct 2013 to June 2014
Real Estate Sales Agent, Real estate services.
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Professional Experience Continued:
Apex Systems Inc. Dublin, Oh
Aug 2013 to Oct 2013
Senior Programmer Analyst III, Performed the following functions for the
Huntington National Bank's ARGO Teller Upgrade Project. Used analytical
skills to solve complex software/business issues. Performed structured
unit, integration and/or system testing with proven ability to create test
scenarios, analyze output log files and documents. Used Agile Software
Development Methodology. Performed analysis to determine gaps in data
mapping for converting to the new ARGO Teller Software. Used COBOL on large
complex distributive mainframe application to make necessary coding
changes. Compiled, executed and tested DB2 version 8 programs. Used
Xpediter to debug unit test issues. Used FileAid to confirm test results.
Used JCL to support the updates to the new ARGO Teller upgrades. Used
ChangeMan to manage change control for source code and JCL
migrations/promotions. Used SAR/Express to view and verify report output.
HP Enterprise Services, Dublin, Oh
Oct 2010 to Oct 2012
Software Developer III. Performed the following functions for the Enhanced
Locate Release for the State of Ohio ODJFS SETS application utilizing Agile
Software Development Methodology. Used analytical skills to solve complex
software/business issues. Used COBOL on large complex distributive
mainframe application. Created a data-mapping matrix for the existing
system using Excel. Performed structured unit, integration and/or system
testing with proven ability to create test scenarios, analyze output log
files and documents. Experience assisting with JAD Sessions for the purpose
of gathering requirements to create high level and/or detailed design
documents for COBOL. Created and maintained job flows and program logic
flows using Visio. Coded, maintained and unit tested new and existing
programs using Micro Focus COBOL/MFE, GSAM and supporting MVS Utilities.
Used IMS and TSO/ISPF to make necessary coding changes. Made minor
modifications to, and unit tested, existing TELON programs. Used Dimensions
to document and track program changes. Assisted in system testing by
performing the following functions: Created test files by transferring
files to and from mainframe and PC using Batch (.BAT) files, Textpad and
the TSO file transfer utility. Identified necessary Control-D changes per
system specificaitons. Also created test files using Excel macros to
convert spreadsheet data to text files. Created design steps for test-case
scenarios and worked defects using Quality Center. Utilized analysis and
problem solving skills to determine the validity of, and/or fix defects
found by recreating the problem using Micro Focus COBOL/MFE, and file
transfers. Wrote JCL to support system modications per specifications.
Rollins Custom Homes, Sunbury, Oh
1998 to 2010
General Contractor. Responsible for sales, marketing, customer service,
budgeting, scheduling material and labor.
Consulting & Development Services, Inc., Columbus, Oh
1997 to1998
Independent Programming Consultant. Supported Ross Labs with the year 2000
Mainframe conversion. Maintained existing programs to create migration
calculation from two digit year to four digit years. Used analytical
skills to solve complex software/business issues. Used COBOL on large
complex distributive mainframe application. Performed structured unit,
integration and/or system testing with proven ability to create test
scenarios, analyze output log files and documents. Changed code and unit
tested day and year fields to comply with four digit year transition using
COBOL and VSAM file structure. Unit tested program changes using
EASYTRIEVE+, IDCAMS REPRO and SYNCSORT utilities to ensure that test files
included both positive and negative conditions. Wrote JCL to support system
modications per specifications.
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Professional Experience Continued:
Diversified Systems, Inc., Columbus, Oh
1995 to 1997
Independent Programming Consultant. Responsible for creating and
maintaining software for the State of Ohio's Sets project. Used analytical
skills to solve complex software/business issues. Used COBOL on large
complex distributive mainframe application. Performed structured unit,
integration and/or system testing with proven ability to create test
scenarios, analyze output log files and documents. Unit tested program
changes using File-Aid, IDCAMS REPRO and SYNCSORT utilities. Other
technical experience involved TELON, GSAM and InterTest debugging software.
Used IMS and TSO/ISPF to make necessary coding changes. Wrote JCL to
support system modications per specifications.
Bank One, Westerville, Oh
1993 to 1995
Senior Programmer Analyst II. Responsible for maintaining the Installment
Loan software, including a coupon-book vendor conversion and affiliate-bank
conversions to common systems. Used analytical skills to solve complex
software/business issues. Used COBOL on large complex distributive
mainframe application. Performed structured unit, integration and/or system
testing with proven ability to create test scenarios, analyze output log
files and documents. Managed up to 3 people for the conversion of the
existing reporting system to SAR/EXPRESS. Unit tested program changes using
EASYTRIEVE+, IDCAMS REPRO, TSO/ISPF and SYNCSORT utilities to ensure that
test files included both positive and negative conditions. Ran parallel
test comparing test results with production output file. Other technical
experience involved VSAM, MVS utilities and the use of SAR reporting
database. Wrote JCL to support system modications per specifications.
Credit Bureau of Columbus, Columbus, Oh
1991 to 1993
Programmer Analyst. Responsible for analysis, design, programming, testing
and necessary documentation on the Mortgage Systems (MACS). Used analytical
skills to solve complex software/business issues. Used COBOL on large
complex distributive mainframe application. Performed structured unit,
integration and/or system testing with proven ability to create test
scenarios, analyze output log files and documents. Also utilized COBOL,
VSAM, TSO/ISPF and CICS on-line programming. Wrote JCL to support system
modications per specifications.
Comtech Systems, Inc., Columbus, Oh
1987 to 1991
Analyst/Programmer. Responsibilities: Consultant/contractor providing
Comtech's clients with technical assistance on a wide range of application
software projects. Clients included Bank One, Buckeye Federal, Nationwide,
Borden and Ross Labs. Used analytical skills to solve complex
software/business issues. Utilized COBOL on large complex distributive
mainframe application and TSO/ISPF on an IBM mainframe. Performed
structured unit, integration and/or system testing with proven ability to
create test scenarios, analyze output log files and documents. Performed
analysis, coding, testing and necessary documentation. Wrote JCL to support
system modications per specifications.
Comtrac, Columbus, Oh
1985 to 1987
Analyst/Programmer. Responsibilities: Support and new development of third
party freight payment systems using COBOL, GENER/OL, EASYTRIEVE+, EDI
software and analytical skills to solve complex software/business issues..
Used COBOL on large complex distributive mainframe application. Performed
structured unit, integration and/or system testing with proven ability to
create test scenarios, analyze output log files and documents. Experienced
in DOS to MVS conversion; switching editors from OWLE to TSO/ISPF. Wrote
JCL to support system modications per specifications.
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Professional Experience Continued:
Shoe Corporation of America, Columbus, Oh July 1981
to October 1985
Programmer Trainee.
(February 1985 to October 1985)
Responsibilities: New system and program development, designing program
specifications, writing and maintaining COBOL programs. Used analytical
skills to solve complex software/business issues. Used COBOL on large
complex distributive mainframe application. Performed structured unit,
integration and/or system testing with proven ability to create test
scenarios, analyze output log files and documents. Wrote JCL to support
system modications per specifications.
Computer Operator.
(July 1981 to February 1985)
Responsibilities: Operating IBM 4341 DOS/VSE/VM/VTAM monitoring system
performance, analyzing production problems and taking corrective action
with little or no supervision. In addition to day-to-day responsibilities,
I assisted the systems staff in maintaining JCL and testing programs in my
spare time.
Volunteer Efforts:
St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry, Columbus, Oh
Fall 2012 to Oct 2014
Volunteer, Responsibilities: Unload delivery trucks. Stock shelves and
freezers.
The Brian Muha Memorial Foundation, Columbus, Oh
Spring 2014 to Oct 2014
Volunteer, Responsibilities: Miscellaneous duties include, but not limited
to, problem solving, setting up
computers, organizing class rooms, data entry, and running errands.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Computer Management, Franklin University
Real Estate Sales Licensing, Hondros College