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CONTACT

Address : Omaha, NE *****

Phone : 402-***-****

Email : ad4rb9@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Mainframe COBOL

Micro Focus COBOL

Reviewing, analyzing, and modifying

programming systems

Excellent verbal and written

communication skills

Experience with mainframe software

development tools and platforms (z/OS,

z/VM, z/Linux, IBM Systems)

Excellent problem-solving and

troubleshooting

7+ years experience in Agile / JIRA

environment

Other mainframe technologies

File-Aid

TSO

DB2

SQL

CICS

CA7

NDM

SAS

VSAM

MVS JCL

CAPS online protocol

Micro Focus Applications: NetExpress &

Visual Studio

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

30 years of experience in mainframe and non-mainframe systems development; including coding, testing, debugging and installing program code for large computer systems in various industry fields. Detail-oriented, organized, dependable and meticulous candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

WORK HISTORY

IS Engineer 1, 09/2019 to 03/2024

Mutual Of Omaha - Omaha, NE

• Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop complex engineering solutions.

• Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.

• Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.

• Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests, verifying technical code integrity for product optimization.

• Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommendations for improvements.

• Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.

• Helped improve team productivity by training and mentoring junior engineers, providing technical guidance and direction.

• Wrote, reviewed and edited technical documents in accordance with corporate/team guidelines.

• Provided input to team and project leads regarding areas for process and procedural improvements.

• Collaborated with other team members to facilitate successful project completion.

IT Software Support Technician, 05/2015 to 11/2018 Cable Services Group - Omaha, NE

• Programmed and tested new/updated software for the maintenance of cable TV services systems.

• Maintained servers and cable service systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.

• Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.

• Installed and configured cable TV operating systems and applications.

• Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.

• Participated in annual disaster recovery and backup for cable TV services systems.

ROBERT FINGER

Computer Programmer/Analyst, 01/2004 to 04/2015

Methodist Health Systems - Omaha, NE

• Developed and maintained in-house mainframe and online applications designed for health system needs.

• Debugged problems and cycle failures caused by program flaws, and/or data input issues.

• Ensured smooth deployment and operation of health system patient records and billing processes through mainframe tools like TSO and non-mainframe control tools like Cerner and Lawson.

• Conducted rigorous code reviews.

• Tested mainframe code to validate code changes, maintaining high-quality standards and reducing the number of bugs in production environments. EDUCATION

Associate of Science: Computer Programming, 05/1991 Arapahoe Community College - Littleton, CO

Bachelor of Science: Forestry, 12/1982

Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Carbondale, IL

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