Software Engineer

Akram Elsayed

COBOL/CSP/Cool Gen/DB*/VSAM/CICS

Analyst Programmer

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Grover Beach, CA 93433 **************@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Areas of Expertise

I have more than 20 years of experience in the computer field in managing, implementation, analysis, design, coding, and testing software applications. I managed a team of engineers in developing new software and improved the performance of existing software systems. While working as an Analyst Programmer and Information Tech Consultant.

Technical Skills

Software:

SAP, JDEdward, ICCF, TSO, ISPF, JCL, QMF, BMS, CICS

Databases:

VSAM - IBM, DB2 - IBM

Developmental Tools:

COBOL, CSP, SQL, IEF Cool Gen, BMS, CICS Command Level

OS / Other Tools:

VSE/SP, OS/390, z/OS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Working Remotely from the US, California, Missouri, Kuwait, Middle East 2013 Tell Present

Consulting main frame IBM applications using COBOL, CSP, Cool Gen, COBOL, DB2, and VSAM.

Senior System Developer, Ministry of Interior, Kuwait 2007–2013 Managed a small team of computer engineers in developing the CoolGen using DB2 and CICS Environment Batch and Online systems. Consulted and served as technology advisor with administration and personnel about software requirements and maintenance.

Planned and executed all phases of development management which included design, coding, testing, and implementation.

Performed the analysis, coding and testing of batch and online programs using language COBOL, BMS access VSAM and DB2, and CICS command level.

Performed the analysis, coding, and testing of batch and online programs using IEF Advantage™ Gen Case Tool (CA Product) access DB2.

Improved performance by modifying existing software systems which corrected errors enabling it to adapt to new hardware.

Senior System Engineer, Public Institution for Social Security, Kuwait 2005-2006

Determined hardware configurations by obtaining information on factors such as costs, reporting formats required, and security needs.

Analyzed technology requirements, revamped technology infrastructure, and introduced cost-effective solutions.

Reengineered old programs to use COBOL access DB2.

Performed the analysis, coding and testing of batch and online programs using language COBOL, BMS access VSAM and DB2, and CICS command level.

Converted data from VSAM files to DB2 tables by using Data Stage.

Information Tech Consultant, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait 1999-2005

Served as a liaison between various departments. Set up development and test environments and drove all QA initiatives. Determined time and cost constraints by analyzing user needs, software requirements, and the feasibility of design.

Implemented CSP projects by assembling teams of systems analysts, programmers, and engineers.

Obtained information on project limitations, capabilities, interfaces, and performance requirements and then designed systems.

Performed analysis, coding and testing of batch and online programs using language CSP access VSAM and DB2, and CICS Environment.

Performed the analysis, coding and testing of batch and online programs using language COBOL, BMS access VSAM and DB2, and CICS command level.

Developed course and training materials for end users.

Information Tech Consultant, Ministry of Electricity and Water, Kuwait 1998-1999

Coordinated software installation and monitored equipment functioning to ensure that the specifications were met.

Performed analysis, coding and testing of batch and online programs using language CSP access VSAM and DB2, and CICS Environment.

Troubleshooted and resolved software issues.

Enhanced management and financial systems by adding additional functionalities.

System Analyst, Sara Corporation, Saudi Arabia 1995-1998

Supervised programmers, engineers, and other scientific personnel on projects, upgrades of existing systems, and on new technology deployment.

Lead team for setup and implementation for JDEdwards Financial and Distribution.

Performed quality assurance and quality control for the system.

Senior Developer, Ahram Management and Computer Center, Egypt 1990-1995 Developed and directed software systems testing, programming, validation procedures, and documentation. Upgraded interfaces and improved performance of existing software.

Performed the analysis, design, coding and testing of batch and online systems using COBOL, BMS, and CICS command level, JCL, VSAM, and SQL/DS.

Upgraded existing software systems, maintained systems, and provided on-call support.

Education & Training Certifications

Bachelors in Business Administration and Commerce

Helwan University, Egypt

COBOL, CICS, BMS, VSAM, VSE, JCL

Ahram Management and Computer Center, Egypt

Cross System Product (CSP) & SQL/DS

IBM Corporation, Egypt

DB2 & SQL/DS & CSP & z/OS

IBM Corporation Egypt Branch, GBM Corporation, (KW)

Building Web Application in PHP

University of Michigan, USA

Building Database Application in PHP

University of Michigan, USA

Getting Started with Python

University of Michigan, USA

Python Data Structures

University of Michigan, USA

Using Database with Python

University of Michigan, USA

Using Python to Access Web Data

University of Michigan, USA

System Analysis and Design

Ahram Management and Computer Center, Egypt

Project Management Professional

Humansoft, Kuwait

Managing Information Technology Project

Humansoft, Kuwait

ERP SAP (FI) Financial Accounting Configuration (ECC 6.0)

Michael Management Corporation, USA

ERP SAP BI/BW Business Warehouse Configuration (BI 7.0)

Michael Management Corporation, USA

ERP SAP HCM Human Capital Management Configuration (ECC 6.0)

Michael Management Corporation, USA

Data Warehousing Architecture

Humansoft, Kuwait

ERP JDEdwards Financial Accounting Configuration

XiSystems, UAE

ERP JDEdwards Inventory Management Configuration

XiSystems, UAE

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