Software Developer Engineer
Resume:
Divide, CO *****
John C. St. Vrain
Objective
My goal is to render my expertise as a skilled software developer to an organization that can utilize my 42+ years of computer knowledge in the IBM Midrange and PC arenas.
Experience
12/01/2016 Retired
05/01/2013 – 12/01/2016 Agrium Inc.
Analyst III
As an employee of Agrium, I perform senior developer work for users of the BPCS software on the IBM iSeries developing systems to enhance or maintain the current client’s BPCS software products.
Platform: IBM iSeries
Computer languages: RPG-ILE, ILE-free, RPG-IV, RPG-III, CLP, CLLE, DDS, Visual Basic.
Tools: SDA, SEU, DFU, RLU, Query, SQL, CM tools, Sequel
PC skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio and others
Microsoft Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7
Position terminated due to out sourcing to off shore company on 12/01/2016.
09/08/2009 – 04/30/2013 TEKSystems
Software Consultant
As an employee of TEKSystems I perform consultant work for designated clients on the IBM iSeries developing systems to enhance or maintain the current client’s software products.
Platform: IBM iSeries
Computer languages: RPG-ILE, ILE-free, RPG-IV, RPG-III, CLP, CLLE, DDS, Visual Basic.
Tools: SDA, SEU, DFU, RLU, Query, SQL, CM tools, Sequel
PC skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio and others
Microsoft Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7
I accepted a senior position on the development staff to continue my work at Agrium.
07/04/2009 – 09/07/2009 Unemployed
10/01/2001 – 07/03/2009 Harris Corporation
Software Engineer IV
As one of the senior software developers I helped design and program complex processes within the Broadcast business to create applications to be at the forefront of the ever-changing world of TV networks, cable networks and radio. I used my experience and vast knowledge of operating systems and programming to be an integral part of the development staff.
Platform: IBM AS/400(iSeries)
Computer languages: RPG-ILE, RPG-IV, RPG-III, CLP, DDS, Visual Basic.
Tools: SDA, SEU, DFU, RLU, Query, SQL, CM tools, Sequel and OMNIS Studio
PC skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio and others
Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, 98, 95 and Vista
Position abolished on 07-03-2009.
01/01/1995 – 09/30/2001 ST. V, Inc
Computer Consultant
I owned and operated a computer consultant firm and provided consulting services specializing in IBM Midrange computer systems and PC systems. The following were some of the services provided; Systems and Data Base design, Custom Programming, Migration plans and services, On-site training and education classes, Project Management, Installation Management and Communications Solutions.
Platform: IBM AS/400, IBM S/38, IBM S/36, IBM S/34, IBM S/32, IBM System 3,
and Data General
Computer languages: RPG-ILE, RPG-IV, RPG-III, RPG-II, CLP/OCL, DDS, COBOL
and Visual Basic
Tools: SDA, SEU, DFU, RLU, Query, SQL, CM tools and Sequel.
PC skills: WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio and others
Microsoft DOS, Windows XP, 2000, 98, 95
One of my clients was with Harris Corporation and when the agreement expired I accepted a senior position on the development staff to continue my work on the Broadcast Management System.
03/01/1992 – 12/31/1994 Candy’s Tortilla Factory, Inc.
Senior Programmer/Analyst
As the Senior Programmer/Analyst, I provided all the administrative and technical directions for the IBM S/36 including data processing operations, equipment installation, system software, system design/program development, and documentation, communications, and system administration. I wrote all programs for the IBM S/36 as well as train the users. I defined with management the data processing requirements to meet current and future needs, which included hardware, software and communication capabilities necessary to meet these requirements.
Platform: IBM S/36
Computer languages: RPG-II, OCL
Tools: SEU, DFU, Query
PC skills: WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3
Microsoft DOS
Position abolished in 12/94.
01/01/1990 – 02/28/1992 SECUTRON Corporation (IBM Business Partner)
Systems Engineer (SE)
My position as a SE included all technical aspects of developing a computer installation, actual installation of the hardware and operating system, system utilities and application products as needed. I also trained the personnel to operate and understand the AS/400 computer system.
As a S.E. I designed and developed computer applications, wrote the software programs and trained the customer to use the application. I wrote programs for the IBM S/36 in RPG II and for the IBM S/38 and IBM AS/400 in RPG III. I installed the IBM AS/400 and migrated IBM/38, IBM/36's to the AS/400.
Platform: IBM AS/400, IBM S/38, IBM S/36
Computer languages: RPG-III, RPG-II, CLP/OCL, DDS
Tools: SDA, SEU, DFU, RLU, Query and CM tools.
PC skills: WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3
Microsoft DOS and IBM OS2
I left Secutron to accept the Senior Programmer/ Analyst position at Candy's Tortilla Factory.
02/01/1982 – 12/31/1989 Pueblo Board of Water Works
Data Processing Manager
As the Data Processing Mgr., I planned and directed all data processing functions. I provided all the administrative, technical and management directions for the entire data processing department including data processing operations, equipment installation, software, program development, documentation, communications, system administration, vendor contracts and related systems. I prepared future data processing plans and an annual budget. I wrote all programs for the IBM System/38 as well as train the users. I defined with management the data processing requirements to meet current and future needs, which included hardware, software and communication capabilities necessary to meet these requirements.
Platform: IBM S/38
Computer languages: RPG-III, RPG-II, CLP, DDS and Visual Basic
Tools: SDA, SEU, DFU and Query
PC skills: WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3
Microsoft DOS
I left the Board of Water Works to accept the Systems Engineer position at Secutron.
02/01/1981 – 01/31/1982 Boeing Services International
Lead Senior Programmer
I was hired to help on the conversion from the DEC PDP 11-50 in Chicago to the on-site Honeywell 750. With the conversion completed in June of l981, I became project leader to develop an on-line data entry system. I designed the on-line system using the terminal control commands on the Honeywell 750 to incorporate validation, accuracy, and cost saving manners in which to process the research data. All programs were written in COBOL.
Platform: DEC PDP 11-50, Honeywell 750
Computer languages: COBOL, FORTRAN
Tools: CM tools.
I left the Test Center to take a management position with the Pueblo Board of Water Works.
05/01/1974 – 01/31/1981 Fountain Sand & Gravel
Data Processing Manager
As the Data Processing Mgr., I planned and directed all data processing functions. I provided all the administrative, technical and management directions for the entire data processing department including data processing operations, equipment installation, software, program development, documentation, communications, system administration, vendor contracts and related systems. In September of 1980, Fountain Sand & Gravel installed an IBM System/34 to replace the IBM System/3-10. I, alone, converted all programs, OCL, data files and designed the on-line system for the System/34. This conversion was from a batch card input system to an on-line data entry system via display stations (CRT's).
Platform: IBM S/34, IBM System 3
Computer languages: RPG-II, RPG, OCL
I left Fountain Sand & Gravel to enter the research field of data processing at the Test Center.
06/01/1973 – 04/30/1974 Colorado State Hospital
Accountant of Special Accounts
I maintained the General Ledger for special accounts. I also did the accounts payable, control of cash receivables, purchase orders and cash flow. I was in charge of the daily reporting of inventory that was sent to the data processing center.
I left the Colorado State Hospital to take a position at Fountain Sand & Gravel.
Education
09/1968 – 06/1972 Colorado State University Pueblo, CO
Bachelor Science degree in Mathematics.
Attended several IBM Schools for programming and system design on different platforms.
Attended several Management and Technical conferences during my career.
Computer Languages
My knowledge of computer languages includes RPG-ILE, ILE-free, RPG-IV, RPG-III, RPG-II,
RPG, CLP/OCL, DDS, COBOL, FORTRAN and PC-Visual Basic.
I can use SDA, SEU, DFU, RLU, Query, SQL, CM tools and Sequel.
PC skills include Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio and others
Platforms
IBM iSeries, IBM AS/400, IBM S/38, IBM S/36, IBM S/34, IBM S/32 and IBM System 3
DEC PDP 11-50, Honeywell 750, Data General
Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, 98, 95, Vista and Windows 7
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