San Diego CA *****
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JAMES MATZ
OBJECTIVE
IT is forever changing and I am looking to be part of the change. To continue to learn and use/share my experience and knowledge.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Over 30 years development in RPG including RPGLE, free format, SQL Service programs, Web services, CGIDEV and more.
Web Development with PHP and EXT.JS as well as basic HTML, java scripting.
Good understand of development standards and practices
Strong with iSeries operations and support
Good with PC and PC server purchase and support, but little experience with PC server daily operations
Strong with current TCPIP communications
Good with VOIP and telecommunication systems – though my experience is outdated.
EXPERIENCE
OVERHILL FARMS
2014 – Present
Manager of IT with responsibility for aspects of IT including but not limited to IT infrastructure and networks, Payroll interfaces, system and building security.
Helped plan for server upgrades, looking to virtualize the PC servers moving from several stand along servers to a single virtual server with a backup. Upgrade the IBM i to a new server. Upgrade the desktop PC’s moving from windows XP to windows 7 with plans to move many the desktops to clients on the server to help with system updates. Plan for and starting to implement network upgrade from 10/100 to 1G as time and budget allows.
Implemented the web portal functions of the Harris Data Software
Implement a full testing environment within the ERP software
Setup for the server for the next version of the ERP and set plans to start migrating in 2015.
Eliminated many of the hand delivered paper reports changing them to email delivered PDF documents.
NAVITOR INC. /TAYLOR CORPORATION
2005 - 2014
Managed the iSeries Development and operational staff
Worked with the management team to handle development priorities
Partnered with other development teams to integrate the iSeries with existing applications
Developed programmer training plans
Researched ERP package to replace the legacy application. Presented the options to management, and assisted in the selection and installation of Harris Data ERP.
Coordinated iSeries operations staff
Purchased and maintained iSeries software and hardware
Implemented development standards and rules regarding development and deployment of applications and program fixes
Developed - RPG programs in support of the legacy applications and in support of the Harris Data ERP. Web Services for the .NET development team to integrate with Harris Data ERP. PHP applications extending the Harris Data ERP.
Worked with third party software vendors to ensure compatibility with all applicable systems. Created schedules to for updating of software and hardware that support all applicable systems
Development web applications that extended the Harris Data ERP.
ENTRONIX INTERNATIONAL INC.
2001 - 2005
Managed IT Staff
Worked to resolve financial and production issues minimizing costs and maximizing return on software and hardware
Upgraded existing network infrastructure and assisted in implementing the wireless network in support shop floor control and inventory systems
Upgraded PC and iSeries hardware
Created new iSeries application that integrated with the System 21 ERP that helped control the reconditioning of cell phones. This application tracked the phone from time it is received to finial disposition and tracked components used to repair the phone for billing and reporting to the manufactures. This application also interfaced with the ERP to assist in automated billing as required by the manufacturers
Western National Insurance
2000 - 2001
Lotus Notes Development including integration with the legacy application, and company intranet functions as requested by IT management.
RPG Development in support of the legacy application.
Instant Web Companies
1998- 2000
RPG Development in support of the legacy application.
iSeries hardware and operational support
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems - Alameda University – 2005
Programming/Accounting - Minnesota School of Business - 1981