Christopher Kowal 716-***-****
Email: ********@*****.*** 211 Wagner Street • Buffalo, NY 14212
PROFILE
Extensive experience developing and maintaining complex programming and database applications; systems development, engineering, administration and analysis; network administration; isolating, diagnosing and repairing computer system problems … Readily learns complex technologies and computer programs … Seeking a position as a Systems Analyst or Software Developer for an organization that values integrity and overall hard work. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages: FoxPro, MCL, COBOL, C+, CICS, TELON, VB6, VB.NET Easytrieve Plus, ADABASE Natural, dBase, SQL
Databases: SQL/DS, VSAM, DB2, Oracle, SQL
Operating Systems: Windows, Microsoft Office, DOS, MVS EXPERIENCE
QUAD GRAPHICS, Depew, NY 1994 to 2014
Software Engineer.
• Designed, developed, maintained, revised, and administered complex network applications and connectivity issues, software applications, and databases for Warehousing, Logistics, Labor Management, Invoice Processing, Billing and EDI ERP systems.
• Extensive experience in object oriented programming.
• Ensured data security and consistency of programming.
• Analyzed system hardware and software to prevent system failures and maximize uptime.
• Provided ongoing technical support and training and determined programming requirements of end-users.
• Developed and maintained wireless scanning systems for plant floor data collection and logistics.
• Programmed in CICS, COBOL, MCL, C+, ADABASE Natural, dBase, VB6, VB.NET, SQL. AM&A’S CORPORATE CENTER, Buffalo, NY 1992 to 1994
Database Analyst.
• Maintained merchandise applications written in CICS and SQL/DS.
• Developed new Merchandise Systems.
• Programmed in CICS, SQL/DS, COBOL, Easytrieve Plus HSBC BANK (formerly MARINE MIDLAND BANK, N.A.), Buffalo, NY 1987 to 1992 Senior Analyst/Programmer.
• Designed and coded the Marine Auto Leasing System
• Programmed in DB2, CICS, TELON, COBOL
Prior to 1987, employed as a Programmer/Analyst in positions with increasing responsibilities by: Peter J. Schmitt Co. and internship at Xerox Corporation. EDUCATION
STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AT BROCKPORT
B.S., Computer Science (1984)
Minor: Mathematics
REFERENCES
Available upon request.