James H. Winstead
Dallas, TX *****
972-***-**** – Home
214-***-**** - Cell
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SUMMARY
20+ years business analysis and implementation
Multiple databases – IMS/DB2
15 Years DB2 including stored procedures (Cobol/Procedural Language)
DB2 SQL Performance Tools (Visual Explain, Quest)
Multiple versions of Cobol
ALC (Assembler)
10+ years CICS
IBM utilities and JCL
20+ years VSAM
Librarian, Panvalet and Changman
Mainframe de-bugging tools – Intertest, File-Aid, Abend-Aid, Expediter, IStrobe
20+ years experience designing, implementing and maintaining computerized systems
Strong background managing multiple projects concurrently
Ability to meet deadlines within budget
Integrity, dedication, detail oriented, strong work ethic
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Provided interfaces from DB2 mainframe tables to web applications using stored procedures (Cobol and Procedural Language)in a z/OS environment
Managed both large and small projects to develop and implement various types of applications
Implement and maintained Database Physical Model from a Logical Module
Enhance performance of SQL statements for both batch and web processes using Visual Explain, QUEST.
Created audit entries and ensured table validity for DB2 tables using triggers and foreign keys
Part of a team which provided income and savings of several million dollars a year for company
Enhanced Journal entry processing to provide expenses base upon fiscal date processing
Provided summary transaction information in DB2 tables for reporting
Set up EDI processing to send files to third party for processing of credit card transactions
Added capability to statement printing to dynamically include AFP page segment at execution time
Designed, coded, tested and implemented a new billing statement using AFP capabilities
Managed a team of analysts and users to design over 130 online screens for a utility company field service order system
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Programmer/Analyst
Health Management Systems 2016 - 2020
Researched, identified and corrected errors in production system modules have to do with the posting of medical cases and claims (COBOL/ and COBOL/DB2 modules).
Coded and install changes for processing requirements requested by clients.
Coded and install processing enhancements requested by clients.
Consultant
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad 2012 - 2015
Reviewed errors with the posting of purchase orders, receipts, issues, and invoices and determine the cause to facilitate the posting of these documents.
Research and identify coding errors in production systems such as Travel Card and Safety Boots in COBOL modules.
Research problems that users are having with the production (COBOL/DB2 or COBOL/VSAM) environment.
Verify application software upgrades using DB2/SQL using SPUFI.
Consultant
Computer Saints 2010 - 2012
Review clients environment and made recommendations for changes to better support their environment
Evaluated PC problem for individuals and gave estimates and/or fixed identified problems.
Consultant
Texas Department of Public Safety 2006-2009
Implemented physical model from a logical model for a database of over 100 table which will contain approximately 2 terabytes of data (new Texas Driver’s License Database) after conversion for multiple environments (Development, Q/A, Migration, Stress Testing) in a DB2, z/OS environment
Kept both Logical and Physical modules in sync during concurrent design and development
Worked with the clients (ran JAD sessions and taught them how to run JAD Sessions) to produce the requirement documentation for migration all history information into the new database format
Wrote migration module using COBOL/DB2 to convert data from old environments into the new database environment
Provided support for the web and batch developers with performance tuning of their SQL statements using Visual Explain and Quest.
Consultant
JCPenney 2003 – 2005
Working in a z/OS environment wrote multiple stored in COBOL procedures to provide interfaces from web application to mainframe DB2 tables for both queries and updates
Worked with users to produce documentation for the employee benefits application
Created triggers on DB2 tables for table integrity and to create audit entries for all table update activity
Provided support for new functionality (stored procedures) for existing CICS modules and supporting batch modules
Senior Consultant
JCPenney. 1992 - 2002
Provided support for a large (JCPenney) private label credit card company
Part of a team which provided savings and income of several million dollars a year
Worked with JCPenney employees and outside vender to produce the requirements for the conversion of the JCPenney private label transactions into the format required for the outside vendor
Provided interface file of daily credit card transactions for sending to third party using EDI for processing
Provided summary files for determination of daily processing totals
Provided enhancements and modifications to support credit processing system including changes to support imbedded SQL processing
Changed customer statement processing to support dynamically include AFP page segments at execution time
Worked with various sections of the JCPenney Credit Department to document and implement required and requested changes to the JCPenney credit system
EDUCATION
The Atlantic Systems Guild
Modern Structured Design
TECHSKILLS, Inc.
Microsoft Certified Applications Developer
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator