MARK H. ENGEL

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SUMMARY

Senior IT developer with extensive experience creating and implementing complex business application software systems. Accomplished at supplying efficient technical solutions using SDLC standards for all phases of system development, maintenance and support, keeping deadlines and cost a priority. Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently as well a supportive team member. Primary technical focus and interest centers on batch and online systems within the IBM z/OS mainframe architecture.

TECHNICAL PROFILE

OS Platforms: IBM z/OS, Windows

DBMS: CA-IDMS, VSAM, DB2

Languages: COBOLII, Pro*COBOL, IDMS ADS/O, CICS-COBOL, SQL, SQL*Plus,

Tools/Utilities: IBM dataset utilities, JCL, TSO/ISPF, Syncsort, IBM Debugger, SPUFI, Autosys, IDMS utilities, CA-DMLO,

SQL*Loader

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE, Princeton, New Jersey 1986 – June, 2020

The world's largest private nonprofit educational testing, assessment and certification organization.

Responsible for all life-cycle phases of a wide variety of projects ranging from small client-server and

mid-range applications to large MVS multi-user complex international legacy testing systems, with

increasing degrees of expertise, responsibility, leadership and visibility.

College Board Systems – Shared Services IT: 2016 – June, 2020

Directed a diverse software team in the successful implementation of the new College Board Talent Search system. Designed database in conjunction with DBA, converted requirements into front and back-end specifications, coded, completed unit/system testing, and implemented a successful production rollout.

Redesigned AP and PSAT XML parsing routines. Utilized new COBOL Parse and Generate utilities to replace 'C' programs allowing for increased maintenance capability.

Technology used: z/OS, TSO/ISPF, Batch COBOL,, CA-IDMS/R, JCL, FTP

Education Certification Testing for Georgia and Texas: 2012 – 2016

Modeled and developed new DB2 back-end systems for processing Paraprofessional test registration and score reporting.

Redesigned case-tool generated programs into DB2 COBOLII and CICS for inclusion into new systems.

Coordinated various data source groups and off-shore software testing teams to create a cohesive, streamlined beginning-to-end process within tight deadlines using SDLC guidelines.

Technology used: z/OS, TSO/ISPF, DB2, SPUFI, IBM Debugger, COBOL, JCL, CICS, Syncsort, FTP, Panvalet.

Data Management Services - Data Warehouse: 2001 – 2012

Primary developer within a large team responsible for creating new, enhancing old and maintaining all processes supporting the extract, transformation and load (ETL) of data from various internal and external sources, which was the foundation for DW business intelligence and reporting. Implemented IBM Queue Replication software for instant data capture from DB2 sources to Oracle target databases.

Utilized PL/SQL procedures and functions to replace COBOL programs to increase maintainability.

Created the Oracle back-end process to support the first external teacher licensure application which was used as a template for future development efforts.

Led proof-of concept projects with outside vendors for obtaining customer matching software.

Technology used: z/OS, TSO/ISPF, COBOL, JCL, Oracle, DB2, SQL, PL/SQL, Syncsort, SPUFI, FTP, Autosys, SQL*Loader, SQL*Plus

Graduate Record Exam (GRE): 1986 – 2001

Promoted to Lead Programming/Analyst during work on this large-scale mainframe legacy system redesign from a VSAM file system to IDMS technology. Created ADSA online application structure, ADS/O maps, wrote ADS dialogs, COBOL batch programs, JCL as part of this large multi-year redesign project. Within a team, responsible for continual enhancements, maintenance and on-going call support.

Technology used CA-IDMS/R, COBOL, IDD, DME, DMLO, OLQ and other IDMS utilities for development and maintenance.

ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS, Parsippany, New Jersey and Santa Ana, California 1983 – 1986

Detailed system analysis, programming, testing and implementation of AT&T’s first IDMS system to enhance their Marketing Support group.

Trained in structured programming techniques within the EDS framework. Supporting COBOL Programmer in the contract for maintaining the Orange County Marshal Civil Process system.

EDUCATION

The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ – Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration

Computer Learning Center, Anaheim, CA – Diploma, Computer Systems and Programming.

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