CA GEN, Mainframe, Section 508, Business Objects
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Patrick A. Remsza
SUMMARY
Extensive business systems analysis and full software development life cycle experience with specialization in healthcare, financial, customer loyalty, accounting, and government sector. Expert and consultant specializing in Section 508 adaptive software with JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and Zoom Text. SAP Business Objects Universe engineer and mentor. TECHNICAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
IBM Mainframe z/OS
ISPF
SDSF
IBM DB2
QMF
SQL
IBM COBOL
JCL
BMC Control-M
Skype
Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 2010
CA Gen
CA Endevor
Response Systems Access Gen
CANAM Report Composer
IBM Rational Products
ClearCase
CLM/RTC/TBI/CSSR/CICD
Agile
Waterfall
MicroFocus INFOConnect
MicroSoft Windows 7/10
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Access
MS Visio
MS PowerPoint
SPECIALIZED SOFTWARE & (§508 Compliance)
JAWS
SAP Business Objects
Dragon Naturally Speaking
SAP Business Intelligence
ZoomText
SAP Information Design Tool
EXPERIENCE
Mphasis (03/2022 to 05/2023)
Signature Exchange,
Preston Road,
Dallas, Texas - 75254
40 hours/week
Delivery Module Lead
(COBOL, z/OS, COBOL, JCL, ISPF, SDSF, QMF, SQL, ISPW, Postman.
• Create COBOL wrapper programs for CICS input and output for API Web based services.
• Build z/OS UNIX Directory structure to include json, wsbind, config, log, shelf, and wsdl files.
• Install and manage COBOL wrapper programs using ISPW
• Promote and Implement code in ISPW for each CICS Region for Dev, Test, UAT, Pre-production, and Production.
• Testing and verification of code using InterTest on z/OS mainframe environment.
• Batch COBOL and JCL migrations from Production to staging environment for testing and data verification.
• Utilize Agility to create user stories, backlogs, and tasks throughout the project for tracking progress and backlogs.
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MAXIMUS/IRS (09/2015 to 01/2021)
3130 Fairview Park Drive
Suite 800
Falls Church, VA 22042
40 hours/week
Senior IT Specialist/Analyst/Team Lead
(CA Gen, CANAM Report Composer, Business Objects, DB2, z/OS, COBOL, JCL, ISPF, SDSF, QMF, SQL, Access Gen, Visual Studio C++, IBM Rational Products, Microfocus INFOConnect)
• Redesigned Revenue Accounting Control System (RRACS) project.
• Apply Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology.
• Designed, developed, and implemented SAP business objects universe.
• Constructed relational database tables and joins using data foundation.
• Designed and constructed SQL queries in Business Layer to access IBM Mainframe DB2 relational data.
• Managed user accounts through the Central Management Console (CMC).
• Maintain the Business Objects system utilizing the Universe designer, Information Design Tool, and Business Intelligence.
• Business Objects Point-of-Contact lead responsible for architecture, coding, and deliverables.
• Section 508 Point-of-Contact lead responsible for all window designs, coding, and testing to meet Section 508 compliance standards for all software releases.
• Responsible for software configuration management of source code packaging and deployment using IBM Rational ClearCase for TIER II transmittals to Development, System Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Production.
• EFTU Point-of-Contact lead for batch interface files and online reports on IBM Mainframe z/OS and BMC Control-M.
• Strong working knowledge of Response Systems Access Gen to access the CA Gen Encyclopedia to build and bundle code packages for migration to our System Integration Testing (SIT) environment.
• Strong working knowledge of MicroFocus INFOConnect for host access and file transfers.
• Set up TIER II Project Build Profile (PBP) and DRIVE transmittals for RRACS project to eliminate the Versioned Design Document (VDD) process to streamline and automate the delivery process.
• Strong working knowledge of Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF) full screen interface on IBM Mainframe z/OS.
• Strong working knowledge of System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) to view and control various aspects of the IBM Mainframe z/OS operation and system resources.
• Compile and generate application windows using Microsoft Visual Studio C++.
• Strong working knowledge of Query Management Facility (QMF) and Structured Query Language
(SQL) in performing analysis and data extraction.
• Strong working knowledge of relational databases on IBM Mainframe DB2.
• Strong working knowledge of IBM rational products to include ClearCase Home Base in performing various maintenance and support operations with version control on the Versioned Object Base
(VOB).
• Utilize CANAM Report Composer to design and develop both online and batch reports.
• Working knowledge of Collaborative Life Cycle Management (CLM), Rational Team Concert (RTC), Track Build Item (TBI), Central Software Staging Repository (CSSR), and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) in performing TIER II Transmittals.
• Mentor and train FTEs and consultants.
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TREASURY/IRS (11/2010 to 04/2015)
New Carrollton Federal Building
5000 Ellin Road
Lanham, MD 20706
40 hours/week
Senior IT Specialist/Analyst/Team Lead
(CA Gen, CANAM Report Composer, Business Objects, DB2, z/OS, COBOL, JCL, ISPF, SDSF, QMF, SQL, Access Gen, Visual Studio C++, IBM Rational Products, Microfocus INFOConnect)
• Redesigned Revenue Accounting Control System (RRACS) project.
• Design, document, develop, modify, test, install, implement, and support existing application software products for TIER 1 and TIER II platforms.
• Point-of-Contact for RRACS Enterprise Architecture review team for JAVA strategy as an alternative application software solution.
• Analyzed several CA Gen and JAVA alternative approaches and phases for management review.
• Designed, developed, and implemented §508 remediation for entire RRACS application for TIER I & TIER II applications.
• Provide technical guidance during significant projects in designing, coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining programs as well as translating and interpreting functional requirements.
• Plan and build transmittal's utilizing CA Endevor for System Acceptance Testing and Production migrations.
• Apply Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology.
• Experience in developing Level-of-Effort projections for assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated ability in presenting project plans to management and business owners based upon the audience.
• Adhere to CMMI 3 standards for all documentation and programming tasks.
• Provide client support for user work requests, change requests, and defect reports from inception to final sign-off.
• Design and develop financial reports and maintenance procedures in COBOL on IBM Mainframe z/OS.
• Responsible for RRACS application §508 compliance for TIER II transmittals.
• Formal IBM Business Objects training utilizing measures and dimensions for report writing on IBM Mainframe z/OS.
• Strong working knowledge of IBM rational products to include ClearCase Home Base in performing various maintenance and support operations with version control on the Versioned Object Base
(VOB).
• Provide guidance and training to team members in solving programming issues as well as knowledge transfer for IBM Rational tools.
• Provide feedback from peer reviews for Business System Reports.
• Provide documentation for Interface Control Documents.
• Strong working knowledge of Response Systems Access Gen to access the CA Gen Encyclopedia to build and bundle code packages for migration to our System Integration Testing (SIT) environment.
• Strong working knowledge of MicroFocus INFOConnect for host access and file transfers.
• Strong working knowledge of Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF) full screen interface on IBM Mainframe z/OS.
• Strong working knowledge of System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) to view and control various aspects of the IBM Mainframe z/OS operation and system resources. Remsza, Page 4
• Compile and generate application windows using Microsoft Visual Studio C++.
• Strong working knowledge of Query Management Facility (QMF) and Structured Query Language
(SQL) in performing analysis and data extraction.
• Strong working knowledge of relational databases on IBM Mainframe DB2.
• Utilize CANAM Report Composer to design and develop both online and batch reports.
• Instrumental in providing customer support for Production, Systems Acceptance Testing, and Development in satisfying the customer’s needs and expectations. INSYSCO/IRS (01/2009 to 11/2010)
1340 Central Park Blvd
Suite 206
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
40 hours/week
Senior IT Specialist/Analyst/Team Lead
(CA Gen, CANAM Report Composer, Business Objects, DB2, z/OS, COBOL, JCL, ISPF, SDSF, QMF, SQL, Access Gen, Visual Studio C++, IBM Rational Products, Microfocus INFOConnect)
• Using CA Gen on Windows XP Client, designed several Server and Batch report procedures for the Redesigned Revenue Accounting Control System (RRACS) project.
• Designed, developed, and implemented production CICS security procedure.
• Designed architecture for Development, Integration Test, Production, and Production Fix for both online and batch reports. Utilized Report Composer’s Repository Manager software to maintain and store reports for Development, System Integration Testing and Production CICS environments.
• Designed and created end-user check-out and check-in procedures using CANAM Report Composer toolset as well as check-in and check-out procedures for each environment using Report Composer’s Repository Manager.
• Analyzed, designed, and developed several batch and server reports: Statement of Custodial Activity
(SOCA), Custodial Balance Sheet, General Ledger Account Detail by TAS, General Ledger Account Detail by Account, Daily Posting Summary, and EOY Adjustment DPS SGL.
• Designed, developed, and coded the following batch interfaces: Lockbox, ISRP and ID Theft.
• Lockbox batch procedure processes several major bank input deposit files daily. This batch procedure replaced the manual processing of three service centers around the country saving the government thousands of dollars each day as well as meeting time deadlines.
• Code and Unit testing to meet requirements and specifications.
• Senior Technical lead and analyst for §508 Compliance and provisioning.
• Analyzed, developed, and designed system requirements for §508 proof of concept for CA Gen 7.6.
• Coordinated CA Gen 7.6 WCE JavaScript §508 proof of concept design and testing.
• CA Gen 7.6 WCE JavaScript testing with IE6, IE8 and VMWare.
• Produced level-of-effort and remediation reports based upon analysis and testing for §508 compliance.
• Provide technical advisement to other analysts and programmers.
• Develop and assign software development tasks to developers based upon their expertise and skills.
• Conduct briefings and status meetings to project management on a regular basis.
• Instrumental in assisting with system level and integration testing.
• Provide production support for IBM Mainframe z/OS, COBOL and DB2.
• Strong working knowledge of Response Systems Access Gen to access the CA Gen Encyclopedia to build and bundle code packages for migration to our System Integration Testing (SIT) environment.
• Working knowledge of MicroFocus INFOConnect for host access and file transfers. Remsza, Page 5
• Strong working knowledge of Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF) full screen interface on IBM Mainframe z/OS.
• Strong working knowledge of System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) to view and control various aspects of the IBM Mainframe z/OS operation and system resources.
• Compile and generate application windows using Microsoft Visual Studio C++.
• Strong working knowledge of Query Management Facility (QMF) and Structured Query Language
(SQL) in performing analysis and data extraction.
• Strong working knowledge of relational databases on IBM Mainframe DB2.
• Utilize CANAM Report Composer to design and develop both online and batch reports.
• Strong working knowledge of IBM rational products to include ClearCase Home Base in performing various maintenance and support operations with version control on the Versioned Object Base
(VOB).
• Provide feedback from peer reviews for Business System Reports.
• Provide documentation for Interface Control Documents.
• Demonstrated ability in presenting project plans to management and business owners. Anheuser-Busch, Sunset Hills, MO (12/2007 to 12/2008) Senior Consultant
• Using Advantage:Gen on Windows XP Client, designed and produced several Transaction and Batch procedures for Data Collection and Retailer Sharing project to incorporate Geo spatial data.
• Designed several batch servers: Wholesaler Customer Geographic Area Address and Border Maintenance, Wholesaler Brand and Territory Group Email Recognition, Territory Group Versioning, and Wholesaler Sales and Invoice Territory Group Crediting. Completed Peer reviews, Unit Test Plans (UTP’s), System Test Plans (STP’s), and Test Director entries.
• Produced several servers: Wholesaler Customer Geographic Area Address and Border Maintenance, Wholesaler Brand and Territory Group Email Recognition, Territory Group Versioning, and Wholesaler Sales and Invoice Territory Group Crediting. Completed produce peer reviews for each server which included in-depth SQL queries for pre-and-post results recorded in EXCEL.
• Performed unit testing on a Windows XP workstation client targeting an Oracle database. Created, downloaded, and uploaded subsets using Encyclopedia Client.
• Designed, developed, and transformed several Entity Types for new code development and enhancements. Performed Migrations from Development, Test, Implementation and Production environments using Version control.
• Worked closely with Business Analyst’s (BA’s) to assist with full system testing in System testing environment. Created in depth SQL queries for each test script for validation. Instrumental in taking ownership of all assigned programming and documentation tasks to complete each assignment on time.
• Responsible for 24 hour on-call production support on a rotating basis to monitor applications and data integrity. Instrumental in developing production fixes and minor enhancements. TMHP, Austin, TX (12/2006 to 05/2007)
Senior Consultant
• Using COOL:Gen 6.0 on Windows XP Client, designed and produced several Transaction and Batch procedures for Long Term Care (LTC) to incorporate the National Provider Identifier (NPI). Remsza, Page 6
• Designed eight servers: Medicaid Eligibility Service Authorization Verification (MESAV) Logger, Purge, Miscellaneous, Forced Transfer, Activation Mismatch, Retro, Retro Hold Override, and Claims Balancing and Staging servers. Completed Peer reviews, Unit Test Plans (UTP’s), GuardIEn change requests and Test Director entries.
• Produced nine servers: Medicaid Eligibility Service Authorization Verification (MESAV), MESAV Logger, MESAV Purge, Miscellaneous, Forced Transfer, Activation Mismatch, Retro, Retro Hold Override, and Claims Balancing and Staging servers. Completed peer reviews for each server which included in-depth SQL queries for pre and post results.
• Performed unit testing on a Windows XP workstation client targeting a Tandem environment. Created, downloaded, and uploaded subsets using GuardIEn. Change requests created for each uploaded subset. Manually added code to Report Composer External Action Blocks (EAB’s) for file readers and writers.
• Worked closely with Business Analyst’s (BA’s) to assist with full system testing in Product environment. Created in depth SQL queries for each test script for validation. Utilized PS Win for research and validation of test results. Instrumental in taking ownership of all assigned programming and documentation tasks to complete each assignment on time. EDS, Plano, TX (04/2006 to 12/2006)
Senior Consultant
• Using Advantage Gen and AllFusion Gen 7.0 on Windows XP Client, designed and produced several Application Program Interfaces (API's) for MetaVance Healthcare System. API's incorporated Test Harness, Transactional Procedure Step, Data Scrubber, Interface, Mapper, and Business Layer.
• Designed two APIs: List Invoice Adjustments (Automatic, Manual and Settlement) and Update Manual Invoice Adjustments (Change, Add, Deny, Return, and Approve). Completed Work Product Reviews (WPR's), Designer Checklists (DC's), Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM), Unit Test Plans (UTP’s), GuardIEn change requests and Test Director entries.
• Produced four APIs: List Adjustment Riders, List Invoice Adjustments, Update Invoices and Update Manual Adjustments. Completed produce WPRs, UTPs, DCs, RTM, GuardIEn change requests and Test Director entries.
• Performed unit testing on a Windows XP workstation client and Windows NT server targeting an Oracle database. Cursory tested API's on MVS. Assisted and directed other consultants and employees with API validation throughout project. Created and downloaded subsets using GuardIEn. Transferred and uploaded subsets using WS Win Pro and JCL on mainframe. Consistently met deadlines and scheduled validation, design, and produce meetings. NON-INDUSTRY RELATED EXPERIENCE (2001 to 2006)
• All jobs documented and reviewed during my initial background investigation.
• Available upon request.
VERIZON, DFW Airport, TX (2000 to 2001)
Senior Consultant / Team Lead
• Using COOL:Gen 5.1 on a Windows NT workstation client, developed and implemented several online, batch and conversion procedures for an Initial Distribution System (IDS). Instrumental in Remsza, Page 7
building online GUI client/server windows to store and process counts, quantities and control totals for phone book distribution throughout the country.
• Converted over one million data records for the northeast region to incorporate new business acquisitions in support of critical business requirements. Performed maintenance and production enhancements utilizing both online and batch procedures in support of mission critical applications.
• Performed unit and string testing on a Windows NT workstation client and UNIX server targeting an Oracle database. Migrated and installed acceptance-tested procedures to both staging and production environments.
TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, Austin, TX (1999 to 2000) Senior Consultant / Technical Writer
• Instrumental in writing over two hundred specification documents for the Water Utilities Division. This was an online GUI C/S application targeting UNIX with an Oracle database. Completed online help documentation for all specifications. Designed and completed all unit test plans incorporating online windows and dialog boxes for system and end-user acceptance testing. NASD, Gaithersburg, MD (1998)
Consultant / Team Lead
• Converted online COOL:Gen GUI C/S application to 4.1a targeting UNIX with an Oracle database. Debugged online GUI C/S procedures and windows to run on a Windows 95 client. Unit-tested Windows NT workstation client and UNIX server targeting an Oracle database. Provided knowledge transfer throughout the project.
UNISYS, Eagan, MN (1996 to 1998)
Consultant / Team Lead
• Using COOL:Gen 4.1a on a Windows NT workstation client, developed and implemented several batch procedures to integrate multiple legacy systems for a worldwide airline passenger carrier. Extractions to legacy systems were critical to deliver information on current activities for the worldwide airline passenger carrier. Unit testing accomplished on a Windows NT workstation client and UNIX HP9000 server targeting an Oracle database. Instructional training for new hires for both COOL:Gen and Report Composer as needed on a day-to-day basis. Conducted batch training.
• Using Composer 4 on a Windows NT workstation client, re-engineered Composer 3 batch procedures to enable new printing and report writing capabilities using Report Composer by CANAM Labs. Checkpoint, restart, and rollback logic enhanced to meet new Report Composer design specifications. Unit testing accomplished on Windows NT workstation client and UNIX HP9000 server targeting an Oracle database.
• Using Composer 3, debugged and installed print procedures for Frequent Flyer system to enable printing of customer account information as well as invoicing for on-line GUI client/server procedures. The GUI procedures were targeted for a UNIX OS/2 server environment on a Windows 3.1 workstation client. All print procedures generated, and string tested using distributed processing targeting an Oracle database. Compiled and linked external action blocks as well as debugged native COBOL programs.
• Converted over Forty Composer 3 MVS batch procedures to run on a UNIX HP9000 platform. Job Control Language (JCL) re-written in script language to run batch procedures on UNIX HP9000 platform.
• Instrumental in writing technical specifications for Revenue Accounting and Passenger Check-in Interfaces for an on-line Frequent Flyer system for the Airline Industry. Technical specifications include scope, business requirements, technical requirements, external design, internal design, and Remsza, Page 8
alternative solutions. Produced and coordinated inspection meetings for technical specifications. Knowledge transfer played a key role in the success with this client. TROPICANA, Bradenton, FL (1996)
Consultant / Mentor
• Using Composer 3, developed and implemented an invoice tracking system utilizing online GUI client/server procedures. The GUI procedures were targeted for a Windows 3.1 workstation client and UNIX HP9000 server environment. All procedures were string tested using both remote data access and distributed processing targeting an Oracle database. Developed unit test plans for all procedures including security, audit routines, and expected results. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SOFTWARE BUSINESS, Dallas, TX (1995 to 1996) Employee
• Used the IEF/Composer Toolset to design, develop and maintain systems targeted for a variety of different platforms for Texas Instruments’ (TI) clients. Successfully completed Composer 5.3 ‘Fas Track’ class. Worked in TI’s hotline software support. Client’s supported: CHASE MANHATTAN, Brooklyn, NY (1995 to 1996)
TI Consultant
• Performed many roles using the IEF 5.2 Toolset on both workstation and Host mainframe. Instrumental in the cleanup of redundant relationships and attribution on key Entity Types. Ran Host- generated reports and trial deletes as well as created aggregate sets for migration. Testing was accomplished using TSO and workstation construction. All procedures and action blocks were migrated and installed in four different regions to reach the production stage. IBM/ISSC, Bethesda, MD (1995)
TI Consultant
• Re-engineered Case Management System for the State of North Dakota’s welfare system using Composer 5.31. All application development and testing accomplished on an OS/2 2.1 workstation. Coded and implemented eighteen client/server procedures targeted for an MVS platform. GTE DIRECTORIES, Irving, TX (1995)
TI Consultant
• Responsible for developing and testing several online Batch transactions to deactivate accounts as well as creating alerts nationwide using IEF 5.2. Maintained UNIX shell scripts to implement batch jobs. Unit tested all transactions on both workstation and UNIX platform. All Batch transactions included checkpoint, restart, and rollback logic.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Management and Administrative Sciences (12/1994) University of Texas at Dallas
800 West Campbell Road
Richardson TX 75080
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Computer Information Systems (05/1992) Remsza, Page 9
University of North Texas
1155 Union Circle #311277
Denton, TX 76203-5017
SPECIAL AWARDS
Technical Visionary Award for Section 508 accomplishments from Treasury/IRS (07/2012) United States Air Force honorable discharge (04/1987)
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