Jerry Wheeler

Available to Travel

*** *. ********* ***. ******, IL 61604

Mobile: 309-***-**** Email: add3tb@r.postjobfree.com

Technical Summary:

A diverse Application Developer/Business Analyst/Project Manager offering an outstanding knowledge of project planning, requirements gathering and development of applications With a deep understanding of Java, .NET web development, and project management coupled with a business analysis background allows the breaking down the technical aspects of a project and effectively communicate with the business partners and stakeholders to develop the desired outcome. Driven by a unique skill set and passion for self-guided learning of new technologies and business processes, this professional thrives in a dynamic team environment and enjoys new challenges. Your team will gain a valuable asset from the experience and this dedicated team player.

Core Competencies:

SharePoint Administration, Project Management (Project planning, risk management, project timetables and budget management), Application Development (Frontend/Backend), Business Analysis (stakeholder meetings, Planning, Execution), Team development, Programming languages (C#, Java, Python), Tableau, Visual Studio, Microsoft Azure DevOps, Jira, Scrum methodology, Agile business practices (5 years), Application maintenance, SQL, End User Support (Bug Fixes and Enhancement Requests), Database Configuration and Design, End User Testing, Proficient with Excel, CAT PSPS (Product Software Programming System) Application, OpenShift Environment, Tomcat Servers and JVM’s

Professional Experience: (10+ Years)

Caterpillar Inc. via Accenture (Peoria, IL)

IT Technical Business Analyst November 2018 – Present

Lead project planning for 43 CAT facilities across the world during the PSPS application migration to OpenShift

Employed Azure DevOps to create work plans, workflows and assign and track work items for projects.

Established a great working relationship with stakeholder and business partners that opened a fluent chain of communication to ensure projects were completed on time and to customer satisfaction.

Organized and conducted high level stakeholder meetings with business partners to gather requirements and enhancement requests for future PSPS application releases.

Developed several tracking documents to show progress, target dates, risk management and velocity of current projects for management.

SC2 Services Inc. (Peoria, IL)

IT Application Development Analyst September 2017 – October 2018

Utilized such technologies as ASP.NET, MVC, HTML5, JavaScript and SQL server to develop new applications.

Wrote code for database driven applications.

Consistently met deadlines and requirements for all production work orders.

Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions and integration solutions.

Provided a positive customer support training experience once the application was completed.

CLEAResult (Peoria, IL)

Data Analyst February 2017 – September 2017

Developed SQL scripts in SQL Developer and Microsoft SQL server to pull data from company databases.

Validated monthly audit reports for business needs.

Updated databases on cloud platforms and servers.

Projected monthly data for project allocations and programs for business partners.

Coordinated and managed quarterly and yearly budget for energy efficiency programs

Pekin Insurance (Pekin, IL)

Business Analyst April 2016-May 2016

Executed and drove the initiative to migrate from old legacy system to Guidewire.

Defined project objectives, scope, justification, constraints, limitations, and assumptions.

Assembled teams of project stakeholders and subject matter experts (SME's).

Lead requirements gathering meetings with Stakeholders for initiatives.

Assisted with development and implementation of initiatives with QA team and Developers daily.

Identified and conducted weekly status updates with executives and other stakeholders.

Evaluated and defined business needs and wants.

Prepared workflow diagrams for 'as-is' and 'to-be' solution requirements.

Country Financial (Bloomington, IL)

Claims Adjuster Analyst February 2013-June 2015

Proven success in business analysis and reporting activities.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills aimed at providing members with project goals and objectives.

Served as technical lead to develop project plans and accomplish goals.

Assisted working with business users and other Information Services personnel in the application development area in a cross-functional team environment to pursue and accomplish business critical projects and provide guidance on prioritization.

EDUCATION:

Secure Software Development -2017 – in progress

Illinois Central College

Java I & II, Visual C#, SQL Database Design

Associates in Arts – 2008

Heartland Community College

Major: General arts

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Peoria Great Banquet community

MMYBSA Youth Baseball Coach

IT and Audio at White Rose Community Church

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