Christopher Kowal 716-***-****

Email: acrvpf@r.postjobfree.com 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

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