Senior Application Software Developer
Resume:
Rob Webster
Senior Application Software Developer
North York, Ontario M2R 3N8
adcgs5@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER SUMMARY
** ***** ** ********** ** mainframe systems using COBOL and DB2.
15 years of experience on Unix systems using OO languages and data warehousing tools.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Languages: COBOL, PowerBuilder, Java, SQL, PL/SQL, PL/1, JCL, Easytrieve, Assembler, SAS, C++, AFP, Abinitio, Python
Markup Technologies: XML, XSL, CSS, HTML
Platforms: MVS, Unix, Windows NT
Databases: DB2, Oracle, Sybase, IMS, CICS, VSAM, IDMS
Methodologies: SDLC, Agile, UML
Middleware: MQ Series
Development Tools: Rational Rose, JBuilder, JDeveloper, WSAD, Xpediter, File-Aid, Endevor
Security: RACF, ACF2
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior IT Developer TD BANK Dec. 2019 – present
London, ON
Responsible for mainframe production support for the Bank's Centralized Delinquency Management System utilizing COBOL, SAS, IMS and DB2.
Familiar with change management processes and tools (Service Now, JIRA).
Python Developer SYMCOR March 2019 – June 2019
(8475865 Canada Incorporated)
Mississauga, ON
Developed python scripts for processing of AFP print files.
Senior Abinitio Developer GREAT WEST LIFE Sept. 2018 – Dec. 2018
(8475865 Canada Incorporated)
London, ON
Analysed, designed, developed and implemented data warehousing solutions in Abinitio.
Migrated and converted Abinitio graphs and Unix scripts from London to Winnipeg server.
Worked in an agile development environment.
Senior Mainframe Developer ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE April 2018 to Sept. 2018
(8475865 Canada Incorporated)
Toronto, ON
Provided mainframe development and support for PPSR (Personal Property Security Registration) System utilizing COBOL and IMS.
Assisted business analyst with the creation of requirements documents.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Resolved issues in an accurate and timely manner.
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Mainframe Performance Analyst MORGAN STANLEY Sept. 2016 to May 2017
(8475865 Canada Incorporated)
Montreal, QC
Responsible for performance enhancements related to MIPS reduction and scheduling in partnership with the application teams.
Assessed various DB2 queries and created various REXX reports to recommend changes to the application teams.
Used IBM Rational Asset Analyzer, Splunk and TWS scheduler.
Senior Mainframe Developer BC MINISTRY OF FINANCE March 2016 to Aug 2016
(HP Advanced Solutions)
Victoria, BC
Provided production support for the Rural Property Tax (RPT) and the Property Transfer Tax (PTT) Systems using COBOL, PL/1, DB2 and IMS.
Completed design reviews and code reviews for other team members.
Used HP workflow software to submit and receive review requests.
Senior Abinitio Developer GREAT WEST LIFE August 2015 to Dec. 2015
(8475865 Canada Incorporated)
Winnipeg, Manitoba and London, Ontario
Analysed, designed, developed and implemented data warehousing solutions in Abinitio GDE under AIX.
Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.
Demonstrated strong problem solving skills while managing multiple priorities.
Worked in an agile development environment.
Senior Abinitio Developer INVESTORS GROUP Jan. 2014 to July 2015
(8475865 Canada Incorporated)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Analysed, designed, developed and implemented data warehousing solutions in Abinitio GDE and Oracle under AIX.
Utilized EME for source control and metadata repository.
Set graph input parameters with PDL and psets.
Designed and developed Korn shell wrapper scripts for all graphs.
Used ESP to schedule production processes.
Worked in an agile development environment.
Senior Abinitio Developer LONDON LIFE June 2013 to Dec. 2013
(8475865 Canada Incorporated)
London, Ontario
Analysed, designed, developed and implemented data warehousing solutions in Abinitio GDE and DB2 under AIX.
Worked with BA to refine business requirements in an iterative development project.
Utilized EME for source control and metadata repository.
Experience gained reading XML data in Abinitio.
Worked in an agile development environment.
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Senior Software Developer BANK OF MONTREAL March 2006 to April 2013
Toronto, Ontario
Used Abinitio GDE, MicroFocus COBOL and SAS to extract data from various mainframe systems (primarily MasterCard) to various Sybase and DB2 data warehouses running Unix (Solaris and AIX).
Interacted with BA to gather business requirements and create detailed business requirements document.
Analysed, designed, developed and implemented data warehousing solutions in Abinitio.
Developed graphs with multiple subgraphs and over 100 components.
Experience with the following Abinitio components: Reformat, Rollup, Join, Partition, Departition, Lookup Files, Normalize and Denormalize.
Experience with the following Abinitio concepts: MFS files, EME and performance tuning.
Utilized EME for source control and metadata repository.
Set graph input parameters with PDL and psets.
Involved in testing and production support of Abinitio upgrade project to co-operating system version 3.0.
Contributed to design, code and deployment reviews on small development teams for high profile projects.
Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.
Demonstrated strong problem solving skills while managing multiple priorities.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills by translating technical information into business solutions.
Used Autosys and JIL to schedule and monitor production jobs on Unix with complex interdependencies.
Provided leadership to the web-site development committee.
Provided business hours and on-call production support.
Provided mainframe production support using COBOL, DB2 and JCL.
Experience with Connect Direct (NDM) to transfer data from mainframe to Unix.
A subject matter expert in COBOL.
Used ACF2 to control access to mainframe datasets.
A wealth of experience with relational databases and writing SQL statements.
Worked in an agile development environment.
Senior Programmer/Analyst AVIVA Canada July 2005 to March 2006
Scarborough, Ontario
Used COBOL, CICS and DB2 to enhance the General.
Worked with business to define requirements and develop detailed design in a multi-tasking environment.
Intermediate Systems Developer CIBC March 2004 – June 2005
North York, Ontario
Used COBOL, IMS and DB2 to enhance the Operator Profile system.
Documented business rules for existing CRT systems to prepare for their retirement.
Developed customer extracts for BASEL data warehouse.
Used MQ Series to create customer address notifications.
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Intermediate System Designer MANULIFE FINANCIAL March 1990 – Sept. 2003
Waterloo, Ontario
A wealth of experience with COBOL, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, MVS JCL, Endevor, Xpediter, AFP, Abend-Aid and File-Aid.
A wealth of experience working in a variety of teams and as an individual with minimal supervision.
A wealth of experience preparing design documents and unit test plans and participating in their associated walkthru’s.
A wealth of experience utilizing the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Experience researching, analysing, designing and resolving complex issues on legacy host based
systems.
Ability to consistently deliver results on time based on project time line estimates provided, adhering to development quality standards.
A solid understanding of a broad range of IT systems, technologies and IT concepts.
Able to handle difficult situations professionally and with integrity.
Presentation skills developed via new employee training and department training sessions.
Some experience coaching other team members.
A strong desire to learn new skills and take initiative.
Provided business hours and on-call production support.
Group Benefits Solutions – MAC (Major Accounts Customization) Team
Used SAS, COBOL, PL/1, CICS and DB2 to design, code and test enhancements to the claims processing system (Clients 2).
Classroom training received in Client/Server Fundamentals and CICS.
Canadian Pension Operations
Used PowerBuilder, SQL and Unix scripts to design code and test enhancements to MPS (MPS is a Object Oriented Client/Server system on a Sybase db used to administer Pensions products)
Involved in various project teams over five years.
Classroom training received in PowerBuilder and SQL.
Savings and Retirement Services (Wealth Management)
Investigated and resolved all issues with the complex T3 process.
Developed main conversion module to convert VANN (a former North American Life Annuity System) to VAPS.
Investigated and resolved all tax issues and supported year end tax runs.
Used COBOL and IDMS to design, code and test enhancements to the Total Online Pensions System (TOPS).
Familiar with IDMS tools such as DMLO, OLM, ADSG and ADSA.
Used COBOL (PC Realia and mainframe) and ScreenIO to design, code and test enhancements to the Savings Management System.
Familiar with tools such as Xpediter and Intertest.
Technical Systems Analyst ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Nov. 1988 to Feb. 1990
Toronto, Ontario
Used COBOL II, IMS and BTS to develop the Global Funds Transfer System (GFTS) -Release 1.
Supported and maintained GFTS - Release 1.
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Programmer AIR CANADA Sept. 1987 to Oct. 1988
(Quantum Information Resources)
Toronto, Ontario
Used PL/1-IMS and ASSEMBLER to modify and enhance the Flight Operations System (FMIS,
ALPAC, HLW, FIDS).
Familiar with tools such as BTS, INFO/SYS and PANVALET.
Served as ADF co-ordinator.
Programmer PETRO-CANADA May 1986 to August 1986
(Co-op Workterm)
North York, Ontario
Used EASYTRIEVE, EASYTRIEVE PLUS and COBOL II in a VM/CMS environment to produce a variety of reports.
Involved in coding, testing and debugging activities.
User Support Analyst BANK OF MONTREAL Sept. 1985 to Dec. 1985
(Co-op Workterms)
Scarborough, Ontario
Served as a contact person for user problems in a large multi-site computing facility.
Involved in problem determination, analysis and resolution.
Developed installation verification code in FOCUS.
Operated computer graphics facilities.
Technical Specialist Jan. 1985 to May 1985
Investigated and analysed a set of tape library error reporting procedures in order to provide alternate facilities.
Used SLR, an IBM database management reporting system.
Programmer May 1984 to August 1984
Designed, updated and tested PL/1 programs for the purpose of ATM reporting.
Designed and implemented a menu driven graphics package in SAS.
Prepared and updated program documentation.
Programmer Sept. 1983 to Dec. 1983
Learned and used PL/1, JCL, TSO/ISPF and SCRIPT.
Designed, updated and tested PL/1 programs which report on ATM availability.
Prepared and updated program documentation.
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EDUCATION
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE Feb. 2018 to Aug. 2018
Information Systems Business Analysis - Graduate Certificate evenings and weekends
SUN MICROSYSTEMS
Received Sun Certified Programmer Certification November 2005
RYERSON UNIVERSITY Sept. 2004 to April 2005
J2EE Solution Developer – 3 courses
HUMBER COLLEGE Jan. 2004 to August 2004
Received Internet Software Developer Certificate
Oracle Java Enterprise Solutions
Experience with the following technologies/products:
Swing, JSP, ASP, Javascript, XML, XSL, CSS, PL/SQL, WSAD, UML, Rational Rose, JDeveloper, JBuilder, EJB and Struts.
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO Sept. 1982 to May 1987
Received Honours Bachelor of Mathematics in Computer Science and Business.
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