Rpg Iseries
Resume:
Karl Dreis
Tempe, AZ *****
adt8m0@r.postjobfree.com
IT Contractor
Frontier Communication – Dallas, TX June 2021 to Present
Contracted on iSeries platform using RPG Free, embedded SQL, SQL RDI, X-Analysis, stored procedures, use of modules, service programs, sub-procedures. Used many different tools such as Turn Over, Hawkeye, X-Analysis, Postman, SoapUI, Valence, Apicurio, Apigee and many agile collaboration tools.
Most of my time spent with Frontier was developing Restful API’s Integrated with backend database residing on iSeries platform. Development was in a very large scale, which can be taxing due to the size of the team, development effort being done and the multi-environment configuration.
Waterfall shop migrating to Agile environment utilizing Jira, & agile tools associated with agile methodologies. Working alongside international teams in collaboration development effort.
IT Contractor Republic Services – Scottsdale, AZ March 2019 to June 2021
Contracted on iseries platform using RPG Free, embedded SQL, SQL stored procedures, use of modules, service programs, sub-procedures. Used many different tools such as RDI, Aldon, Analysis and many agile collaboration tools.
Integrated INFOPRO ERP system to share point, Service Now Enterprise Service Bus, AAE, Web E, MDM and other software/platforms.
Agile Shop working with, IT Project Managers, BA’s, Scrum Masters along with off-shore teams of developers.
Contracted on Iseries platform using RPG Free, embedded SQL using modules, service programs, sub-procedures. Used many different tools such as RDI, Aldon, Xanalysis and many agile collaboration tools.
Integrated INFOPRO ERP system to share point, Service Now Enterprise Service Bus, AAE, Web E, MDM and other software/platforms.
Agile Shop working with, IT Project Managers, BA’s, Scrum Masters along with off-shore teams of developers.
IT Contractor
Net Star LLC 2018 to 2019
Maintained Job Scope which is large scale manufacturing and ERP system. This required enhancements & writing new software module for Kaiser Aluminum for 8 different locations utilizing RPG/ILE, SQL, DB2, Cobol and other tools.
Developed new software modules for shop floor reporting, shipping using new wireless methods for put away and picking.
Standardizing Cast # in system from 8 different API interfaces.
Enterprise Architect / Sr. Developer
Werner Enterprises 2014 to 2018
Designed enterprise solutions for large-scale projects for new functionality within Werner and different departments. Was brought in participate from conception and kick-off meeting with project stakeholders through the entire SDLC life-cycle of the project to ensure the needs of the end-user was met.
Designed & developed API's using RPG/ILE, SQL, DB2, HTML, PHP, MQ Broker, Webshpere development of Soap and Restful web services with heavy integration to 3rd party vendor's products integrating into our enterprise scale ERP software package. This included integration from Orbcomm, Spireon and other asset tracking solutions using their hardware and communicating with their Network Operation Center.
Developed new software for Hours of Service using Qualcomm's Mobile communication.
Integrated to HireRight to download new hire CDL history and other background information.
Contractor /Consultant 2009 to 2014
K & S Media Consultants, LLC.
Contracted to transportation companies, e.g., Knight Transportation and built applications on large ERP system on the Iseries. Developing in RPG/ILE. Using IBM ISQL, Sequel Viewpoint, Embedded SQL, Aldon (LMI). Also developed integration applications using web services on the Iseries.
Contracted to Freedom FastTrack developing websites from concept to implementation, i.e., creatives, HTML & CSS design, Java Script, Jquery UI, PHP backend integration to MySQL, CRM & other vendor integrations.
Built a E-commerce business selling Health & Beauty products on the internet. Responsibilities were development and implementation of the advertising.
Create marketing campaigns and strategies offline and online advertising, social media / PR, on-site, and direct marketing. Acquire target customer through sustainable and scalable methods with an emphasis on CPA affiliate networks.
Management of lead conversion's with strong knowledge of lead campaign metrics, analysis, data monetization and ensuring campaign is backing out financially.
Created a website using ASP.NET WinForms on a contract.
Installed & developed pages with many CMS systems, i.e., Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal etc.
Understanding & experience with several CRM's. Performed integration to InsideSales with understanding of Group-Office.
Iseries AS400 ERP customization work for different customers.
Contractor / Software Manager
DriverTech LLC 2004 to 2009
Initially hired to develop a Fleet Management system that would interface with different technologies across many different host platforms. During that time I developed products from concept to market that revolutionized the way transportation companies had been integrating to existing service providers. These are large scale projects that required all phases of SDLC.
Responsible for writing many Client/ Server applications that communicated to a multitude of host platforms utilizing many different technologies.
Developed TCP/IP socket applications from the AS400 to Windows Server retrieving & posting transactions to TMW System dispatch.
Developed TCP/IP socket applications from AS400 to ICC's customer's AS400's via internet for many smaller trucking fleets. Also developed custom socket applications for Werner Trucking for secure access.
Developed ODBC connection utilizing flat file/data queue transaction methods to customser & to network operation center.
Maintained DriverTech NOC updating a SQL Server with C# code that integrated to the customer's host platforms.
Developed web service applications in ILE that accessed the NOC using SOAP requests that retrieved XML data that was parsed by Expat.
Developed web services in Java on the AS400 using Java Toolbox, JAXB & JAXP for marshalling & unmarshalling documents for J1708 engine data information sent in XML documents. Also utilized SoapUI for testing & debugging web service applications.
Developed and underway with designing and developing a new Fleetwatcher system for smaller trucking companies that DriverTech hosted written in Java & using Websphere as the application server.
Tasked with growing engineering and developing core in-cab communication software, along with value added technologies that had not yet been offered in an in-cab device for the transportation market.
Hired and trained an integration team to be able to develop integrated solutions for complex business problems that require ingenuity and innovation.
Implemented process/improvement procedures in departments to streamline operations and improve efficiencies.
Outsourced documentation of all our hardware and software products, reviewed current software for corrections/improvement/enhancements.
Responsible for 7x24 data center & developed a system for monitoring critical data communication across our network.
Worked closely collaborating and prioritizing engineering tasks for our customers developing a close partnership.
Client Services Developer/ Software Manager
Aether Systems Inc April 1995 to April 1995
Technologies: RPG, ILE, AS400, System 38, System 36, IBM 4341, IBM 3090, Cobol, VSAM, CISC, JCL, Sun Solaris, Unix SCO, AIX. Linux. Client Access, Citrux, Iseries Navigator, Citrix, Cisco routers, Hubs, Frame Relay, T1's.
Senior Manager of MMS Applications is responsible for the life cycle ownership of assigned accounts, identifying customer requirements, manage implementation of activities, and provide overall technical, customer relations and personnel direction. This requires accounting for the timely planning of installation, project completion; develop progress/status reports, ensuring timely and cost effective accomplishment of contractual commitments, responsive support and customer satisfaction. Developed process improvement plans with focus on Site-survey, Implementation Plans and Customer training. Responsible for the entire Western regional personnel, which included Software Engineers, Field Technicians, Technical Support & Project Manager. Received "Employee of the Quarter" recognition twice in 1996. Implemented successfully nine of AMSC's largest national accounts.
Sr. Software Engineer
Qualcomm 1992 to 1995
Technologies: AS400, RPG, PDM, Query, pcAnyWhere, Frame Relay, T1's, FRAD's, Cisco equipment, DB2, APPN, APPC, SDLC, DDM, DFU, DBU, PDM, SDA CL, Office/400, Qtracs, SensorTracs, Jtracs, TrailerTracs, System/36.
Installed, maintained, upgraded, developed, integrated and customized numerous transportation software dispatch systems on numerous computer platforms, primarily responsible for AS400 customers. Managed over 40 AS400 platform accounts when the average number of accounts handled was ten per SAE while achieving excellent reviews and letters of commendation on service. consult, design, develop and test customizations of software on multiple software platforms. This also required extensive operational knowledge, customer service, and responsibilities of training and meeting customer needs and expectations. Achieved 98% customer satisfaction on services and support through successful implementation of systems and total follow-through, including on-site programming and training
Software Engineer
Business Applications Group 1992 to 1993
Developed a sophisticated multi-level marketing software package, which had order entry to manifesting, along with sophisticated commissioning module. Designed and wrote accounting modules to interface with base product which allowed for selling a turnkey solution to a complex situation. Created a new complete international software product that personally involved successful installation of hardware, software and training in European countries.
Senior Systems Analyst
ConAm Management Corporation 1991 to 1992
Developed and maintained a McCosker software package modified and designed for property management use. This package included sophisticated use in accounting, banking and construction. Devised and implemented a plan to eliminate a financial Services company. This involved collection of information, transfer of moneys and account information for numerous accounts, which allowed ConAm to save over $120,000 per year.
Education
Undergraduate Computer Science Degree
Coleman College - San Diego, CA
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