Anthony Dunning
**** ******* **** *****, ********, GA 30060
404-***-**** • ****************@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-dunning-6b19785b
Senior/Lead Analyst
Expert in Partnering IT with Enterprise Strategies, Operations & Goals.
Accomplished technical professional with successful track record of goal-surpassing performance delivering large-scale product development projects on time. Knowledgeable about all stages of SDLC including solution design, requirements analysis, integration testing and customization, product rollout, custom, and support.
Strategic & Tactical Planning Budget Management Team Building & Coaching Agile Development
RFP Development Project Management Policy / Program Development Staffing & Employee Relations
Technical Proficiencies
OS: MVS, z/OS, Windows, UNIX, Linux, TSO/ISPF
Languages: COBOL, Micro Focus COBOL, JCL, CICS, SQL, CSP, REXX, Easytrieve, SAS
Tools: Xpediter, SharePoint, IBM Tools/Automation, Endevor, NetView, Changeman
Databases: DB2, IMS, IDMS, VSAM, Informix
Professional Experience
Pozent Corp./Morgan Stanley September 2022 - Present
Senior Contractor/Mainframe Technologies
Supporting the E*TRADE & RTA Applications utilizing mainframe tools COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, TSO.
Contributed wo applications with program creation and updates.
Completed PSRs that had been sitting on the shelf for over a year.
Notable Accomplishment:
Completed two major projects:
Worked with Libra team to knowledge transfer & understanding of coded financial rules associated with client and product data.
Currently leading the COBOL 6.3 upgrade with RTA-Positions team, updating over 500 modules.
First Data USA/Fiserv, Atlanta, GA December 2017 – August 2022
Application Analyst/Mainframe Technologies
Supporting the Merchant Back End Application utilizing mainframe tools COBOL, JCL, VSAM, TSO.
Operated in support of projects and incidents requests. Understanding the transaction process.
Utilizing Endevor for changes
Completed several enhancements and numerous incidents from development to implementation.
Notable Accomplishment:
Became SME in several sub-systems of team, MIRS, OMNIPAY, USD/DCC, Debit.
DELOITTE/ANTHEM, Atlanta, GA April 2017 – December 2017
Senior Consultant/Mainframe Technologies
Coach, guide, and mentor team in Agile methodology. Enhance systems. Analyze batch inputs and outputs. Perform Unit Testing and document results.
Migrated and modernized code from SWG/IGS Claims IT to new platform.
Enhanced Limited Liability code.
Key resource on Part A and Part B Medicare claims processing initiative.
Notable Accomplishment:
Achieved recognition for performance as on-shore development lead for WGS Claims.
T SYS, Columbus, GA April 2016 – April 2017
Programmer-Analyst Senior
Served as Principal COBOL programmer for new Agile feature team. Analyzed business and data processing problems to improve computer systems using COBOL, SQL, DB2, IMS, JCL, VSAM, CICS, TSO.
Managed Canadian and Collection systems.
Served as Acting Scrum Master when needed.
Key resource in backlog creation during PI planning sessions.
WAL-MART CORPORATE, Bentonville, AR October 2011 – April 2016
Programmer-Analyst
Lead developer for new TA slip/purchase order cross reference application for business users in Japan. Oversaw designing solutions and development of new global replenish system (GRS).
Served as COBOL developer responsible for maintaining, upgrading and support of legacy systems.
Reduced batch run times of GRS system from 80 to 400 million SKUS.
Key player on beta Agile team.
Notable Accomplishment:
Recognized as first developer in replenishment to successfully code with web services technology
First developer in Wal-Mart ISD to code using NSF mount writing of data for viewing by user through GUI front end.
OACQUIRE STAFFING, Atlanta, GA January 2010 – September 2011
Applications Management
Established implementation protocols and production support and warranty processes for application teams. Oversaw continuous improvement and performance initiatives to existing software and application systems.
Implemented IT infrastructure requirements and upgrades to improve overall system performance and ensure high-level security and data recovery.
Designed, and implemented major projects, applying technical expertise in Cobol/CICS/DB2, IMS, TSO, JCL, VSAM and IMS.
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METROPOLITAN ATLANTA RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY, Atlanta, GA December 2005 – December 2009
Manager, Technology Systems Support
Managed four primary support teams: server and storage management, change and release management, mainframe and network operation, and service desk. Responsible for 40% of the technology division’s annual budget. Managed projects and provided expert advice to CIO.
Managed 24x7x365 data center environment.
Developed performance measures to ensure high quality service delivery standards.
Ensured all auditable functions in compliance with industry standards.
Notable Accomplishment:
Reduced operating budget by $500,000 in first year by eliminating outdated software and streamlining existing software.
Tek-Systems January 2003 – November 2005
Contract Programmer Analyst – Mainframe Systems
Worked as computer programmer for Atlanta Gas Light
THE HOME DEPOT, Atlanta, GA November 1993 – December 2003
Manager, Application Development
Managed development team for The Home Depot Expo Division
Prior to promotion to Manager was Senior Cobol Development Analyst
Life Insurance of Georgia (ING) June 1989 – November 1993
Senior Cobol Programmer
Cobol Programmer
Additional work experience as a CIS Applications Development Manager, Programmer, Computer Operations Supervisor and Computer Operator for the following companies: TEK-Systems, Home Depot, Life Insurance Company of Georgia, First Financial Management Corporation, Firestone Tire Manufacturing Plant, The United States Military as part of the United States Marine Corps.
Education and Credentials
Professional Development
Six Sigma Process Improvement United States Marine Corps Computer Science School
Dale Carnegie Leadership Training Data Center Facilities Design
CSM Certified Scrum Master PMLG Certified Project Manager ITIL Foundation Certification