Cynthia Renee McConnell

adwog6@r.postjobfree.com

770-***-****

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Dear Hiring Personnel;

I am an experienced IT Mainframe Professional seeking an opportunity as a Mainframe Tester.

In addition to programming, debugging and implementing mainframe systems, I have a passion for testing software to ensure accurate functionality and find it very rewarding.

My Brand: Professional, Proficient and Personable.

I know I can add value to your organization utilizing my technical expertise, team collaboration,

testing efficiency, problem solving ability, attention to details, identification of system defects and

providing quality results in a timely manner.

These attributes were demonstrated when I worked on a project to test enhancements to a major financial application that included, executing, monitoring and fixing applications problems every day.

This involved working late night and all night for 6 months to ensure the successful execution of modifications for review by the customer to test a new functionality.

In addition, I enjoy and I’m efficient at writing technical documents, including test results, defects,

training documentation, work flows and more.

I have proven to be efficient, versatile and committed to producing quality results in a timely manner.

I would greatly appreciate an interview with you to discuss my qualifications and the requirements for

this position in detail to determine why I would be a good fit for your organization.

Thanks in advance for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Renee McConnell

adwog6@r.postjobfree.com

770-***-****

Smyrna, Ga 30082

SUMMARY

Experienced Information Technology Professional with Mainframe Expertise that includes the Development,

Enhancement, Testing and Implementation of complex and multi-million-dollar Financial Systems, In addition, I have a passion for and experience with efficiently testing software, identifying defects

and solving them.

Brand: Professional, Proficient and Personable

Areas of Expertise:

Application Development & Support

Software Testing and Implementation

Positive Attitude

Attention to Details

Quick Learner

Problem Solver

Technical Writing

Flexibility

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Hardware: IBM 30xx

Databases: DB2

Operating Systems: MVS/ESA Microsoft Windows

Languages/Tools/ COBOLII, SQL, JCL, TSO/ISPF, CA-7, CICS

Utilities: Xpediter, File-Aid, Debugger, Endevor, Quality Center, Spufi,

QMF, Microsoft Office Products.

Methodology: SDLC, Agile

EXPERIENCE

HOME DEPOT, Atlanta, GA 18 years

Senior Mainframe Developer

Developed, Coded, Maintained, Enhanced, Debugged, Tested, Documented and Implemented mainframe applications requests, while working on several significant and complex financial

systems and projects.

Utilized COBOL, JCL, DB2, CA7, QMF, CICS, ISPF and other standard mainframe tools.

Successfully Unit Tested (UAT) and System Tested new and existing system changes to ensure

accurate functionality, by identifying defects and resolving them in a timely manner to meet the

needs of the customer.

Collaborated with team members on complex assignments or worked independently, as needed.

Worked on a team that saved the company thousands of dollars on an ongoing basis by developing

processes that monitored and identified merchandise shortages, when stock was delivered from one

location to another. These findings were reported to management and financial departments to take

appropriate actions to recover losses.

Mentored and provided guidance to new and less experienced team members to complete assignments,

with accuracy and in a timely manner.

ACCENTURE, Atlanta, GA 7 Years

Client- BellSouth Telecommunications (currently AT&T)

Mainframe Software Developer

(Contractor)

Developed, Maintained, Enhanced, Tested, Debugged, Implemented and Documented complex mainframe applications requests, using COBOL, DB2, JCL, QMF, CA7 and other mainframe tools.

Collaborated closely with coworkers on complex assignments and worked independently with

minimum supervision, as needed.

Successfully Unit Tested (UAT), System Tested new processes or modifications to existing ones.

Provided product test estimates and schedules.

Performed code reviews and reviewed test results to ensure accurate functionality to meet the needs

of the customers.

Worked closely with business analysts to interpret and translate functional requirements to write

technical specs to develop or modify programs.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Southern University, Baton Rouge, La.

Technical Writing Courses – Udemy Online Training.

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