Berman Taylor
305-***-**** ********@*****.***
Miami, FL 33186
SUMMARY
Senior iSeries/RPG ILE/RPG Free Format developer with over 15 years’ experience in design, development, and maintenance of applications utilizing AS400, RPG and CL. My skills and accomplishments include:
Development – RPG 400, RPG IV, ILE, RPG Free format, OCL, CL, CLE, SQL, SDA, conversion of RPG programs to RPG IV ILE
Techniques - Sub files, flat screen design, Interactive and batch processing, Client-Access ILE Binding directories, service Programs
Database - SQL (embedded SQL, Stored procedures)
Quality Assurance - QA Analyst, creation of test scripts, test requirements, track defects
Operations – Upgrades, migrations, conversions, AS400 Administrator creates, modify, and delete user profiles, and security
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD, Miramar, FL SEP 2006 – PRESENT
Software Engineer
Worked on a large 18-month project, “Targeted Offers”, using RPG Free Format, with embedded SQL, RPGIV/ILE, and stored Procedures in order to create, maintain, and apply a variety of Promotions to Cruise Reservations
Developed enhancement and supported iSeries API’s for the Reservation Systems using RPG Free Format, with embedded SQL
-Programmed in RPG ILE using free format in true ILE environment with modular programming.
-Created all service programs.
-Free RPGLE (V7R1), Embedded SQL
Worked on the development of Cruise Match Online - a major reservation project.
-Replaced green screen data entry and inquiry programs with callable modules from many different applications and environments.
-Documented existing RPG systems functionality in preparation of new coding requirements.
-Analyzed, coded and debugged programs for ISERIES using RPGIV/ILE, RPG Free Programs.
SITA PRA DIVISION, Miami, FL AUG 2001 – AUG 2006
Senior Programmer Analyst
Developed of new AS400 / RPGIV/ILE systems based on new customer requirements.
Determined functionalities on existing RPGIV systems to avoid negative impact due to new requirements, measures time and efforts involves.
Analyzed and proposed solutions to new requirements along with related costs and recommendations to the clients willing to pay for new pieces of functionalities.
Designed, coded, debugged and developed documentation for ISERIES / RPGIV applications.
Posted code and provided quality control for revision test and promotion to production.
Worked on the customization of PRA (Passenger Revenue Accounting) software for major airline carriers that involved numerous interfaces with software like E-Ticketing, Air pricing, Oracle, etc.
HAMILTON BANK N.A., Miami, FL MAR 2001 – AUG 2001
Senior Programmer Analyst (Contractor)
Maintained and supported DATAPRO (Banking Software) using RPGIV/LE on the AS/400.
Projects include:
Money Laundering Module: Performed the Analysis design and programming of this module to comply with federal regulations on “cash management”
Overnight Investments: Analyzed, designed and programmed this module to calculate the customer’s balance to be invested every night on mutual funds, generate a wire transfer for the total balance to be invested to the Mutual Fund Institution, and generate an advisement for the amount invested plus interest earned for each customer doing investment.
RYDER SYSTEM, Miami, FL JUL 1998 – AMR 2001
Senior Programmer/Analyst (Contractor)
Customized and maintain JIT (Just in Time logistic software) using RPG/400/RPG IV /ILE.
Major projects included Y2K software compliance, and development of new modules for the existing application, among them: Cross-dock Module for two major car-manufacturer companies - Ford Motor and Chrysler.
RENE PEREZ AND ASSOCIATES, Miami, FL SEP 1993 – JUN 1998
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Customized Airline Revenue Accounting Software (PRA), using RPG IV analysis, design, programming, testing, and implementation.
Documented all code modifications/enhancements, and created weekly reports for management.
Major projects included Customization of PRA software for Virgin Atlantic, Air UK, TACA International, Tunis Air, and Ladeco Airlines.
Delivered large-scale enhancements to the core software in the Sales Area, Refunds, and Automated coupon pricing.
VISA INTERNATIONAL, Miami, FL APR 1992 – SEP 1993
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Supervised and coordinated the analysis and programming of VICAPS (Visa Credit Card Application System) proprietary software application.
Monitored and implemented new application releases.
Analyzed, designed, and programmed in RPG/400, and COBOL/400.
EDUCATION
Continuing Education – 60 credits in Computer Science
Rio Hondo College, Whittier, California
Bachelors Degree, Computer Science
Central American University, Managua, Nicaragua