Aaron V. Berger
Mount Vernon, Oh 43050
*********@*****.***
Experience Summary
Senior IT professional with 25 years experience in developing, coding, documenting, project management, risk management and problem solving. While the majority of my experience is Mainframe related, I have recently transitioned into other environments including Software Engineer experience.
Professional Experience
JPMorgan Chase, Columbus, Ohio
Software Engineer Dec.2016 – Aug.2020
Agile group utilizing Jira stories for workload, responsible for taking in-depth business process requirements and writing VBScripts/Excel VBA to automate and speedup service to the customer.
Provided mentoring, coaching and leadership to team peers.
Build strong relationships with peers, customers and across other technical teams.
Working with GIT/Bitbucket for code reviews/version control. Use ITSM for migration.
Develop and maintain documentation.
Use of Microsoft products for documentation and VISO for creation of process flowcharts.
Researched and resolved script issues as needed.
utilized C# tools for maintenance and monitoring of executions.
Setup BlackDuck code scans from AIM using the Jules Global Library.
JPMorgan Chase, Columbus, Ohio
Application Support Analyst Jan.2007 – Dec.2016
Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the Vendor Loan System application in non-production regions. Ensuring test environments are properly aligned with production and development.
Oversee batch cycle testing, communicating with and applying solutions provided by developers
Conduct Changeman promotions of JCL during Enterprise Release testing.
Provided on-site support of Enterprise Release implementations which consisted of completing and reporting tasks per playbook.
Develop and maintain documentation.
Populate Zeke scheduler per project requirements.
Setting up the JCL, loading VSAM files for regression captures, laydowns and batch runs.
Create, track and document ITSMs from initiation to completion working with developers and management to ensure ITSMs meet JPMC requirements.
Conducted Audit reviews.
Managed group workload covering scheduled test cycles and region maintenance.
Researched and resolved issues during cycle processes.
Utilized file transmissions, NDM, SAR, ZEKE/ZEBB, FileAid and Easytrieve.
JPMorgan Chase, Columbus, Ohio
Appl Developer/Analyst Dec.2005 – Jan.2007
Provide guidance to Mainframe projects and initiative.
Technical analyst on Voyager Project.
Conducted meetings with Service Providers to review monitoring, documentation and project status.
JPMorgan Chase, Columbus, Ohio
Technical Production Analyst Aug.2004 – Dec.2005
Provide guidance and support to the Permit to Operate process.
Monitor and report on all Mainframe and Midrange applications.
Assist with project to wrap strategic monitoring around the ten most disruptive applications.
Assist with the requirements identification for Topaz/Tivoli scripting.
Performed wellness checks on several applications.
Technical analyst on Mainframe/AS400 Disaster Recovery Project assisting Project Manager.
Conducted weekly meetings, updated project plan, coordination, tracked issues log.
Other tasks included capacity planning, and locations of data Centers and system monitoring.
JPMorgan Chase, Columbus, Ohio
Quality Assurance Analyst Sept.2002 – Aug.2004
Coordinate [UAT phase] of PLC meetings and testing.
Schedule, set-up and monitor UAT environment.
Operate test CA7 scheduler.
Monitor outflow to AS400 and Client Server.
Code JCL, send NDMs and FTPs.
Assuring standards and efficiency with each project before migration to production.
Document all internal processes and procedures for infrastructure Management UAT.
Participate in DR
JPMorgan Chase, Columbus, Ohio
Lead Operations Analyst Jan.2001 - Sept.2002
Rotating Production Support of all Mainframe job flows.
Write and debug JCL, work in CICS modifying files and screens.
Operate Production CA7 scheduler.
Assist all projects to ensure Chase standards followed.
Help desk problem resolution.
Utilized TSO, Endeavor, FTP and NDM transmissions.
Cooper Energy Services, Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Application Programmer Mar.1998 – Jan.2001
Mainframe Cobol programmer with MVS/JCL, DB2, Mantis, CICS, VSAM, FileAid and Easytreive experience
Analyzed, developed and tested enhancements.
Responsible for all programming and support of financial systems - Physical Inventory, Cost, A/P, & A/R.
Utilized SupportMagic and MaCafee Helpdesk.
Worked on Year 2000 fix.
Cooper Energy Services, Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Mainframe Computer Operator Sep.1995 – Mar.1998
Worked from detailed operating instructions for each job; Select and load tape and disk files. Utilizing MVS, JCL, CICS, JES2, Roscoe and Production Database.
Operated production ZEKE scheduler.
Helpdesk support.
Programmed company forms on Xerox (PDL).
Supported and participated in DR.
Programmed RPF and REXX functions.
Education
Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Science
Mar.1999 – May.2003 GPA: 3.69
Major: MIS
Central Ohio Technical College, Newark, Ohio
Associate of Applied Business
Mar.1994 - Jun.1998 GPA: 3.72
Major: Computer Programming
Curriculum Highlights: Project Management, Vax COBOL I & II, Basic, C, ++, SQL, Database Analysis & Design, RPG, Repairing PCs, Windows NT Server, Visual Basic, HTML, JavaScript, FrontPage
Military Service
Branch: United States Marine Corps
Rank: E4 - Corporal - Training NCO
March 1988 to March 1992
Spent the majority of my time in 3rd Battalion 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. (BLT 3/1)
• Developed and maintained a training database for all marines in Lima Company.
• Radioman for company Executive Officer
• Operation Desert Shield/Storm/Saber
Commendations:
• Navy Unit Commendation
• Southwest Asia Service Medal (w/3 stars)
• Kuwait Liberation Medal
• Combat Action Ribbon
• Good Conduct medal
• National Defense Service medal
• Rifle Sharpshooter