Consolidated Edison Electric Meter

PAUL M. JACOBOWITZ

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SUMMARY

Information Systems Specialist with expertise in applying technology to business applications in the Utility, Banking, Insurance, Financial and Communications industries. Extensive experience in COBOL, PL/1, ANSI C and Assembler application programming techniques, DB2 and SQL programming techniques, CICS and IMS DB/DC programming techniques utilizing MFS and IMS utilities. Expert in all aspects of the software development life cycle: analysis, design, development, testing and implementation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: COBOL, PL/1, ASSEMBLER, DB2, SQL, QMF, IMS DB/DC, CICS, CHANGEMAN, ENDEVOR, LIBRARIAN, FILE-AID, BTS, MFS, IMS UTILITIES, EASYTRIEVE, TSO/SPF, DB2, MQ, STORED PROCEDURES

HARDWARE: IBM Mainframe, IBM PC and Compatibles

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consolidated Edison Co., New York, NY

Lead Programmer Analyst – Contractor (10/2007 – December 31, 2020)

Developed the conversion process from the ADAMS gas and electric IMS database meter systems, which included data from the Customer DB2 system to the new AMI data management system SQL databases. The Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) project is an integrated system of smart meters, communications networks, and data management systems that enables two-way communication between Con Ed and customers. Time frame 2015 – Present.

Total support for the ADAMS gas and electric meter systems written in PL/1, Cobol, IMS DB/DC and DB2. Time frame is 2010 – 2017.

Developed an electric meter system interface with the Work Management system, to select meters for a Public Service Commission mandated annual tests. The interface sends meters and related customer information from a random sample via MQ to the Work Management system to build work requests to test selected meters. Time Frame is 2014.

Total support for the Gas Operations System (GOPS). The system is written in COBOL, IMS DB/DC. Time frame is 2009 – December 31, 2020.

Developed Emergency Control system interface with Oracle EBS. The interface sends all new emergency work tickets for gas leaks and gas maintenance via MQ to an Oracle EBS system. Time frame is 2012 – 2013.

Developed GOPS vendor requisition system with Oracle EBS. The interface sends all GOPS vendor work hours and tasks in a weekly job via MQ to an Oracle EBS system to build requisitions to pay outside vendors. Time frame is 2013.

Developed GOPS and DOCS HR Payroll interface to send Electric and Gas utility workers hours and tasks for weekly payroll. Time frame is 2007 – 2009.

JPMorganChase – Credit Card Services, Wilmington, DE

Lead Programmer Analyst (7/2006 – 9/2007)

Participated in all phases of testing, development and enhancement of the MyTSYS in-sourcing Credit Card processing system. Developed and reviewed Business and Technical requirements for both online and batch processing systems on the IBM Mainframe environment. Extensive experience in credit card processing, statements and account maintenance.

The project included testing program specifications, modification of numerous batch and on-line programs; preparation of test plans, test environment (load and unload of DB2 databases), technical documentation, validation of test results, and creation of JCL jobs and stored procs, for unit tests. The System runs in a Mainframe COBOL II, Assembler, DB2, IMS, CICS environment.

Tested, coded and enhanced the Interchange Accounting (Financial Control Services) System, which acts as a highway that connects all the parts of MyTSYS. All transactions processed by Chase (MasterCard, Visa, etc.) enter MyTSYS through Financial Control Services (FCS).

Developed Application Support Guide for the Financial Control Services system (FCS).

Developed Reconciliation Reports for the Financial Control Services system (FCS).

AXA EQUITABLE, New York, NY

Lead Programmer Analyst (11/2003 – 4/2006)

Participated in all phases of development, redesign and enhancement for the IMG/Accumulator System, which is a variable annuity product system.

Designed, coded and enhanced commissions processing application for NSCC brokerage firms.

Designed, coded and enhanced an annuity positions application for NSCC brokerage firms.

Utilized strong organizational and planning skills combined with Insurance and Financial Services business processes and systems experience to successfully complete assignments.

Collaborated with Production Managers and Developers to establish and enhance MODEL office region for QA testing.

The project included program specifications, modification of numerous batch and on-line programs; preparation of test plans, test environment (load and unload of DB2 databases), technical documentation, validation of test results, and creation of JCL jobs and stored procs, for unit tests. The System runs in a Mainframe COBOL II, DB2, IMS, CICS environment.

AXA EQUITABLE, New York, NY

Lead Programmer Analyst (6/1998 – 10/2003)

Participated in all phases of development, redesign and enhancement for the Agent Compensation System, which handled the processing for all agents’ Commissions, Service Fees and Production Credits for Life, Health and Annuity Insurance products. The System runs in a Mainframe COBOL II, DB2, and IMS DB/DC environment.

Redesigned and created new IMS databases.

Redesigned and created new DB2 databases.

Completed all Y2K modifications and testing for application.

DMR CONSULTING COMPANY, New York, NY

Consultant, Programmer Analyst (1994 –1998) – following assignments:

Verizon, Philadelphia, PA

Collaborated in the design, coding and testing of the XSOG (Service Order Generating System) for Verizon’s New York Telephone Company. System runs in a COBOL, IMS DB/DC environment.

DMR CONSULTING, Jersey City, NJ

Participated in all phases of the design, coding, maintenance and testing of the CRIS (Customer Records Information System) for Verizon’s New York and New England Telephone Companies, Responsibilities included TCM1 application, the foundation for data integrity throughout the CRIS Service Order and Billing Systems.

VERIZON, New York, NY

Participated in the design, programming and implementation of the Management Decision Support System (MDS), a PC based reporting system that provides overall performance information for the Financial, Service, Regulatory, Marketing, Strategic, and Employee categories. Developed a central repository of data on the mainframe.

VERIZON, New York, NY

Managed out-source Service Order Interface System (SOI), software maintenance team of 10 members. System runs in a PL/1, IMS, and DB2 environment.

Additional Relevant Experience:

Various Information Systems positions at AT&T, Verizon, Bell Laboratories and Consolidated Edison.

EDUCATION

B.A., Economics, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY

Intensive Data Processing Certificate Program, New York University, New York, NY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

IMS/VS Coding Techniques

Implementing Database Technology

DB2/SQL Coding Techniques

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