RAYMOND T. NIEMCZURA
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Cell:484-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
SUMMARY
A highly effective technology professional sought out by client teams for problem identification, solution design and implementation. Proven track record of successfully developing and deploying software solutions to solve complex business problems. I possess strong leadership skills with the ability to be an Analyst, Developer, Operations Engineer, and Project Manager.
Technology skills include:
Hardware/OS: Web development on Windows based servers, MVS/TSO, VAX/VMS, AS400/CODE400 Software: COBOL, SQL, Powershell Scripting, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, Basic, Datatrieve Tools/Methodologies Used: JIRA, Quality Center, Agile Development Practices, AWS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cerner (formerly Siemens Medical Solutions), Malvern, PA 2002 – 2019 A leading solution provider for integrated medical systems Senior Software Engineer
Performed all stages of analysis through development of complex software solutions for patient medication, and non-medication ordering systems. Performed DEV OPS function to configure and upgrade clinical environments. Solutions deployed to domestic and international customers.
• Performed maintenance/upgrades to INVISION (COBOL/OAS Gold/TCL/AUDA components) system.
• Diagnosed, and corrected issues of reported environment setup issues.
• Captured customer setup, and order data for the purpose of performing trend analysis.
• Responsibilities included analysis, coding, testing, and deployment of software solutions.
• Coordinated code reviews, and quality assurance functions for internal, and external team members.
• Led development effort for the creation of portions of the Continuity of Care Documents (CCD). RADIAN GUARANTY, Philadelphia, PA 1996 – 2002
A leading mortgage insurance company
Application Development Manager (2001-2002)
Led 5-7 programmer/analysts. Monitored production systems, and performed code and testing reviews. Managed staff, hired and conducted performance reviews. Integrated software upgrades into production environment.
• Successfully led staff of analysts to perform complex technical enhancements to existing legacy systems ahead of assigned time frames. Proactively managed to overcome traditional delays that occurred due to incomplete specifications, lack of technical knowledge, and a time lag due to quality control availability.
• Assigned to technical team as lead applications expert that performed the successful upgrade to a new GS160 platform.
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RADIAN GUARANTY, Philadelphia, PA CONTINUED 1996-2002 Project Leader (1999-2000)
Managed five Programmer Analysts in the performance of their duties. Integrated software upgrades into the production environment. Performed code and testing reviews.
• Developed strategic plan and coordinated successful integration effort to merge databases for acquired company. Improved integration effort by reducing transfer time from 3 days to 12 hours. Successful execution and management of effort to integrate database information from acquired company.
• Improved production integration function by implementing specific procedures.
• Selected to project team as application expert that developed WEB based systems.
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Senior Programmer/Analyst (1996-1999)
Performed enhancements to existing systems. Redesigned Month-End systems to complete in 300% faster. RELIANCE SURETY COMPANY, Philadelphia, PA 1989 – 1996 A leading insurance surety company
Lead Programmer/Analyst (1993-1996)
Acted as system manager, duties included performing system upgrades, system installs, and file reorganizations. Developed new applications and performed enhancements to existing systems.
* Acquired knowledge to develop new functions and perform maintenance on AS400 based Surety system.
* Developed pilot PC application in Powerbuilder.
Programmer/Analyst (1989-1992)
Performed maintenance and developed new functions for Premium entry systems. EDUCATION
MBA, Risk Management and Insurance, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA BS, Business Management major - Computer Technology minor, SPRING GARDEN COLLEGE, Phila, PA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WEB DEVELOPMENT: Professional Web Sites using PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and MYSQL. WEB SUPPORT: Deploy, monitor, and upgrade developed web sites after initial deployment.