iSeries System Analyst/Programer

KELVIN OOSTRA

Euless, TX *****

******.******@*****.***

Administrator/Programmer Analyst

Software /Programming:

Design, Coding, Testing

ILE RPG (RPGIII, RPGLE, IBM SQL)

ASNA Visual RPG Integrations

Profound UI, Hawkeye, WorksRight

Web Development, Compleo

Visual Basic, ASP, HTML, and VBScript

Database Management

Trouble Ticketing Systems

Installing Anti-Virus Software

Remote Viewer, Turnover, LMI Rocket(Aldon)

Troubleshooting, T.L. Ashford

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint)

Networks/Systems:

Windows I-Series, XP, Vista, Win7

Cloud Computing

Virtual Servers

MS Server 2003, 2008, MS Exchange

Linux

Dell Servers

MacIntosh/Apple

Windows Active Directory

Wired & Wireless Routers

Systems Integration & Configuration

Network Planning, Design, Mapping

Switches & Hubs

Fiber Optic Cables

Imaging Servers

Imaging Laptop & Desktop

VPN Networks

File Transmission Protocols

Hardware Expertise:

Dell, HP, Compaq, IBM, Toshiba PC & Laptops.

iSeries/AS400

Printers & Scanners Setup

Troubleshooting & Repair

General Skills:

Supervision & Team Management

Budget Management

Project Management

Purchasing

Customer Service

Verbal & Written Communication

Profile:

20 years of experience in concept-to-delivery software programming and network planning/administration. Diverse technical skill set. Versatile in all aspects of troubleshooting, debugging, and repair. Exceptional reliability and strong customer service orientation. Adaptable, high-performer with strong time-management skills and ability to perform multiple IT roles.

Developed new business rules annually across all programs as a Programmer/Network Administrator at American Paint Horse Association.

Helped meet IT budget reduction goal of 62% via introduction of web-based record retrieval and data entry.

Experience:

XTO Energy subsidiary of Exxon.(Contract Programmer) 11/2014- Present

Writing interface between oil and gas databases and the iSeries db2, documentation, and writing technical specifications.

FleetPride Inc.(Contract Programmer) 11/2013- 10/2014

Writing interface between SalesForce.com and the iSeries. Creating Barcode printing programs that interface with TL Ashford Barcode Software.

AMERICAN PAINT HORSE ASSOCIATION 1993-11/2013

Collects, records, and preserves equine pedigrees worldwide.

Programmer/Manager 2009-11/2013

Promoted to senior IT management position. Oversees all aspects of technology, including hardware/software purchases, capital and operations budget management, network administration, programming, database management, and help desk functions. Supervised contractors and assisted in web development, programing, using IBM RPG programing languages.

Rolled out web-based record retrieval and data entry platform - shifting data research and entry to members, using RPGLE and RPGIII.

Migrated Exchange server to MS Office 365 cloud solution and set up virtual servers through Windows.

Renegotiated downsized software licensing contracts.

Programmer/Network Administrator 1998-2009

Installed all hardware, network equipment, VPNs, and servers. Maintained firewalls, Windows servers, and domain server. Lead Programmer with development experience from concept to testing and delivery. Supervised 2 Network/Help Desk employees.

Managed IT growth from 70 to 150 new devices.

Installed 2 virtual servers on a Dell hardware platform.

Developed new annual business rules to match new Association rules in place each year, by modified RPGIII, and ASNA RPG programs.

Installed wireless network each year at Fort Worth Stock Show – moving AS400 server and installing 25-30 wireless devices to network for horse show results tallying.

Guided planning and development of web-based record retrieval and data entry platform, using RPGIII.

Converted APHA to a TCP/IP across an Ethernet network.

Experience (cont.):

American Paint Horse Association

Programmer Analyst 1993-1998

Recruited to position as a development team member. Analyzed, designed, coded, tested, and implemented new programming using RPG. Debugged existing programming as necessary. Designed, coded, and tested company GUI applications, using ASNA RPG.

● Performed initial design, coding, and testing of browser-based applications using Visual Basic, ASP, HTML, and VBScript.

AMERICAN AIRLINES – Fort Worth, TX 1993

Contractor – Technical Sales Support, AS400

Hired to support a newly-piloted VAR sales program for IBM within AMR. Gathered customer requirements, designed new systems, and performed customer installations and technical support follow-up.

PLATINUM SYSTEMS, INC. – Bedford, TX 1989-1993

Value-added reseller of IBM systems and programming services.

Programmer Analyst

Lead programmer. Installed AS400 systems for new customers and converted S/36 programs to native AS400.

Education:

● A.S., Applied Computer Programming, Northwest Iowa Technical College – Sheldon, IA

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