OBJECTIVE
A self-motivated individual seeking a dynamic and challenging position with an organization that will utilize my years of experience and professional expertise in the information technology arena.
SKILLS PROFILE
Manage high visibility projects
Design, develop, and implement enterprise-wide reporting solutions
Design and develop executive dashboards
Creating and maintaining stored procedures, views, user functions, and database triggers
Develop complex reports which includes financial, operations, Dashboards, KPI, scorecard, and OLAP style reports
Develop complex SQL queries, views, and stored procedures
Instrumental in the designing of data warehouse processes
Data modeling
Defining standards and best practices as well as creating appropriate documentation
SOFTWARE TOOLS / SKILLS
Business intelligence tools: SSRS, Report Builder, SSAS, MDX, SSMS, Power BI, Incorta, WebFocus, Crystal Reports, familiarity with Tableau
Data Visualization tools: SSRS, Incorta, Power BI
ETL: SSIS, Data Migrator
Languages: SQL, WebFocus, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, Dialog Manager, JAVA COBOL, COBOL II, SAS, CLIST, PL/1, REXX, PDL, SDT, JCL
Other tools: SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Visual Studio, TFS, UC4, SharePoint, TEAMS, Project Insight, Remedy, Developer Studio, Report CasterMicrosoft Project, EXCEL, Microsoft Word, MS Access, RUMBA, EXTRA, CC MAIL
Database administration tools: SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Data modeling tools: CA Erwin
Environments: SQL Server 2019, UNIX, ORACLE, INFORMIX, EDA, OS/MVS-XA, TSO/ISPF, VM/CMS, ROSCOE, VSAM, JES2, JES3, ACF2, RACF, TPX, NETMAN, NETVIEW, LIBRARIAN, PANVALET, PROFS
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Senior BI Developer
May 2005 – May 2024
GC Service LP., HOUSTON, TX
Responsibilities include: Managing, mentoring, and leading a team of developers in designing, development, and implementation of reporting solutions. Assisting in the development and design of enterprise data warehouse. Managing high visibility projects, gathering requirements and working closely with business users. Development of self-service applications, complex reports which include operational, financial, KPI, and OLAP style reports. In addition, utilizing SQL to create and maintain stored procedures, views, user function, and database triggers. Duties also include the creation of executive dashboards and user interfaces. Manage user’s expectations and reporting to upper management.
Software and tools: SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, SQL, Incorta, Report Builder, Visual Studio, TFS, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), UC4, TEAMS, WebFocus, Developer Studio, Report Caster, Report Library, HTML Composer, SharePoint, HTML, JavaScript, Dialog Manager
Senior BI Consultant
Jan 1999 – Apr 2005
Information Builders Inc., Houston, TX
Responsibilities included: Working with various clients in various industries mentoring on IBI suite of products, advising clients on best practices, managing projects, developing self-service reporting applications, and complex report writing. Duties included working with IBI products such as Developer Studio, Dashboard, Data Migrator (ETL), Report Caster and MRE on multiple platforms. Environments includes UNIX/Oracle, UNIX/Informix, windows NT, Windows 2000, TSO/MVS.
Software and tools: SQL, WebFocus, Developer Studio, Report Caster, Report Library, Managed Reporting Administration, Data Migrator (ETL), HTML, JavaScript, Dialog Manager
Senior Consultant
Mar 1997 – Dec 1998
WorldSpan, Atlanta, GA
Responsibilities included: Development, enhancement, and maintenance of all FOCUS applications. Duties also included the conversion for FOCUS applications to a client server environment. Required gathering of requirements and heavy user interactions.
Languages used: FOCUS, COBOL, SQL, and CLIST.
Senior Consultant
Oct 1996 – Mar 1997
Enron Corp., Houston, TX
Worked as part of the tactical development team responsible for the maintenance, enhancement, and
development of a FOCUS based oil and gas system. Responsibilities required in-depth knowledge of HLI and multi-record processing in a CMS/VM environment.
Senior Consultant
Sep 1995 = Jan 1997
Amoco Corp., Houston, TX
Responsible for the maintenance, enhancements and the day to day support of several financial applications. Systems supported included Facility and Service Charge-outs, Commercial Check Reporting, and Appropriations and Liabilities systems. Languages used were PL/1, SQL, REXX, CLIST, and FOCUS. The environment CMS/VM and MVS/TSO.
Senior Consultant
Jun 1994 – Sep 1995
WorldSpan, Atlanta, GA
Responsible for maintaining all FOCUS applications which included an Equipment Tracking and Inventory System and a Machine Discrepancy Reporting System. Also responsible for the analysis and designing of all interfaces to and from other existing applications. Other languages used included COBOL, SQL, PDL, SDT, and CLIST. Duties required heavy user interface.
Consultant / Systems Analyst
Mar 1994 – May 1994
Amresco Services, Dallas, TX
Position included working in a MVS/TSO and client server environment converting a mortgage and loan system from mainframe FOCUS to PC FOCUS. Duties also included analyzing data, designing FOCUS databases, and modifying the master file descriptions and FOCUS programs to run under PC FOCUS.
Consultant / Systems Analyst
Oct 1993 – Mar 1994
Enron Corp., Houston, TX
Worked as one of an eight member development team in a VM/CMS environment utilizing FOCUS to develop an Oil and Gas Imbalance system. Duties included designing and creating full screen forms for data entry, utilizing the SPA for multi-record processing, HLI processing, and heavy user interface.
Consultant / Systems Analyst
Apr 1993 – Oct 1993
Shell Oil Company, Houston, TX
Worked as a key member of the Base Support Reduction Team to analyze and eliminate reoccurring production problems, and to provide maintenance and enhancements to existing systems in the financial area. Languages used included COBOL, COBOL II, SQL, MARK IV, and JCL.
Consultant / Systems Analyst
Jul 1990 – Jan 1993
Exxon Company USA, Houston, TX
Worked as a productive member of the upstream financial team utilizing my FOCUS, SAS, COBOL, CLIST, and PL/1 skills. Responsible for the day to day support of their Employee Expense and Travel, On-line Check Register, Material Ticket, NETMAN, and KODAK systems. I also aided in the analysis, design, and implementation of major projects. The position required heavy user interface.
Programmer Analyst / Quality Assurance Specialist
Mar 1988 – Jul 1990
System One Corp,, Houston, TX
Duties included maintenance, enhancements, and development programming to their MSA Payroll/Personnel system, handling change control process for IMS/ADF application, ACF2 rule writing for dataset security, and developing new in-house written systems using CLIST and Dialog Manager. I also supported NETMAN developing new screens and customized reports through the OLCF facility, and trouble shooting. Other languages used were COBOL, SAS, and FOCUS.
Programmer Analyst
May 1984 – Feb 1988
Associates Corporation of North America,, South Bend, IN
Duties included maintenance, enhancements, and development programming to their MSA Payroll/Personnel system, handling change control process for IMS/ADF application, ACF2 rule writing for dataset security, and developing new in-house written systems using CLIST and Dialog Manager. I also supported NETMAN developing new screens and customized reports through the OLCF facility, and trouble shooting. Other languages used were COBOL, SAS, and FOCUS.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Trine University, Angola, IN
Minor: Accounting
REFERENCES
Available upon request