Brad Hayes

**** ** **** ******* *******, FL ***** Phone: 954-***-**** acytmj@r.postjobfree.com

Business Analyst

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Systems: IBM z/OS mainframe, UNIX, MS-Windows

Databases: DB2, IMS DB/DC, Oracle (PL/SQL), MS-Access, SQL Server 2008

Languages: COBOL, MVS JCL, Easytrieve, SAS, Visual Basic, Java and other languages

Utilities/Tools: Endeavor, Changeman, Infoman, File-Aid, XPEDITER, TSO/ISPF, CLIST, SYNCSORT,

Crystal Reports, FTP, Database reporting, data modeling, MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, MS Visio, MS-Outlook, MS-Project

Strong knowledge of System design and Analysis, leading technical teams

Outstanding communication skills, writing requirement and technical documentation

Excellent problem solving skills and a team player

EDUCATION

B.S. Computer Information Systems

Nova Southeastern University – Fort Lauderdale, FL

A.A.S. Business Data Processing

Columbus Technical Institute – Columbus, OH

EXPERIENCE

08/2014 to 12/2016 Consultant – Programmer/Analyst (Advantage Resources)

American Express Company – Plantation, FL

Created batch programs and systems using COBOL

Maintained and enhanced existing systems

Created system documentation, led UAT testing and used MS-Project

Used SQL Server 2008 and SQL to create queries and stored procedures

Completed user ad-hoc requests and resolved problems on a daily basis

Transformed requirements into workable software solutions

03/2011 to 5/2014 Consultant – Programmer/Analyst (Ajasa Technologies)

American Express Company – Plantation, FL

Created batch programs and systems using COBOL

Maintained and enhanced existing systems

Used SQL Server 2008 and SQL to create queries and stored procedures

Completed user ad-hoc requests and resolved problems on a daily basis

06/2009 to 4/2010 Compupay – Business Analyst - Miramar, FL

Transformed requirements into workable software solutions

Created process flows and data entity relationships

Created system documentation, led UAT testing and used MS-Project

03/2008 to 11/2008 Consultant – Business Analyst (TEK Systems)

Florida Heat Pump Manufacturing – Pompano Beach, FL

Completed assignments based on user requests and developed data models

Performed requirement interviews with management and end users

Worked collaboratively as a business analyst and as a programmer

Created system documentation, led UAT testing and used MS-Project

Designed and implemented a new Purchase Order system

Transformed requirements into workable software solutions

06/2007 to 10/2007 Consultant – Business Analyst (Software Resources)

Miami-Dade County Public Schools – Miami, FL

Created data flow diagrams for existing Human Resources and Payroll systems

Created system documentation, led UAT testing and used MS-Project

Created data reports for the district as well as the State of Florida Education

11/2005 to 05/2007 Consultant – Programmer/Analyst (TRG Inc.)

Mutual of America – Boca Raton, FL

Led a project to convert IDMS databases to DB2 tables

Created data flow diagrams and data-entity relationship diagrams

Coded, tested and installed programs using COBOL

Created and presented training documentation to users

07/2005 to 10/2005 Consultant – Business Analyst (RCG I.T. Services)

Ryder Systems – Miami, FL

Led a project to upgrade existing EDI software with Ryder and IBM employees

Performed requirement interviews with management and end users

Created business requirements, technical specifications and used MS-Project

02/2005 to 04/2005 abc Distributing, LLC – North Miami, FL

Member of a team to convert VSAM files to DB2 tables

Coded, tested and installed programs using COBOL

Created business requirements and technical specifications

Project was cancelled since the company was sold and moved to Chicago, IL

03/2004 to 02/2005 Consultant – Programmer/Analyst (RCG I.T. Services)

Office Depot – Delray Beach, FL

Assisted Technical Support with analysis of DB2 table performance issues

Maintained and enhanced an existing inventory system

01/2001 to 08/2003 JM Family & Associates – Business Analyst - Deerfield Beach, FL

Assisted with building a Data Warehouse system and developed data models

Performed requirement interviews with management and end users

Created data flow diagrams and data-entity relationship diagrams

Created business requirements and technical specifications

Assisted with UAT testing and used MS-Project

08/1997 to 01/2001 Various consulting positions due to Y2K projects

07/1982 to 08/1997 American Express Company – Programmer/Analyst - Plantation, FL

Led a project to activate credit cards to reduce fraud losses

Coded, tested and installed programs using COBOL

Created business requirements and technical specifications

Led UAT testing and used MS-Project

Led many meetings

Designed and implemented IMS databases and DB2 tables

During my 15 years at American Express, I held the following positions:

Sr. Programmer/Analyst

Financial Programmer/Analyst

Data Base Administrator

REFERENCES

Doug Janssen, Manager, American Express Phone: 954-***-**** email: acytmj@r.postjobfree.com

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