Project Management It Infrastructure

David Martindale

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Senior Mainframe Computer Programmer (COBOL)

Technical Leadership Project Management COBOL, DB2, IMS IT Infrastructure Services Expertise

Technical Consulting COBOL Development IMS (Information Management System) Mainframe Systems System Integration Technical Project Management IT Infrastructure Services SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) Problem Solving & Debugging

Process Improvement Risk Assessment & Mitigation Stakeholder Collaboration Data Analysis & Reporting Agile & Waterfall Methodologies Software Testing & Quality Assurance Legacy System Modernization Cross-Functional Team Leadership Career Progression

Consultant, Kyndryl Sep 2021 – Oct 2024

Consultant for the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, working on assignments involving COBOL and IMS development, system integration, and technical project management to support enterprise clients' complex information systems. Tech Lead, IBM July 2010 – Sep 2021

Accomplished Tech Lead with over a decade of experience at IBM, driving technical innovation, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering enterprise-grade solutions.

Accomplished Senior Mainframe Computer Programmer eager to leverage experience and expertise in developing, maintaining, and optimizing mainframe applications using COBOL. Known for expertise in debugging, performance tuning, and implementing scalable mainframe solutions that enhance business continuity and customer satisfaction.

Strong technical acumen in significantly improving customer satisfaction and system efficiencies. Excels in roles managing projects while drawing on deep experience resolving technically sophisticated challenges. Highly skilled in assessing requirements at the systems and enterprise level.

Proven ability to deliver high-quality, efficient, and secure enterprise-level solutions across departments in large companies, and well as across industries. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze complex systems, identify process improvements, and ensure seamless operations. Proactive in learning new technologies and expanding certifications.

Developed and maintained COBOL-based applications and IMS databases for mission-critical enterprise systems, ensuring reliability and scalability for high-transaction environments.

Provided technical project management for large-scale IT infrastructure projects, overseeing end-to-end delivery from requirements gathering to implementation and support.

Designed and optimized workflows, reducing processing times through efficient COBOL coding and IMS enhancements. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate legacy mainframe systems with modern applications, improving interoperability and data accessibility.

Managed risk assessment and mitigation strategies for enterprise system upgrades, ensuring seamless implementation and adherence to client timelines.

Mentored junior developers on COBOL and IMS, enhancing team productivity and ensuring high-quality project delivery.

Conducted software testing and quality assurance, maintaining a defect-free rate for delivered systems. Directed the design and implementation of scalable microservices-based architectures, improving system performance and significantly reducing downtime.

Championed Agile best practices, serving as a Scrum Master for multiple cross-functional teams, resulting in improvement in delivery timelines.

Designed and implemented APIs that streamlined system integrations, enhancing interoperability and reducing manual data exchange.

David Martindale

517-***-**** *******@*******.***

IBM Tech Lead, Express Scripts, IBM 2010 – 2012

Proactive Tech Lead with extensive experience delivering technical leadership and innovative solutions for Express Scripts, a leading pharmacy benefit manager and online pharmacy. Senior Systems Analyst, Ford Motor Credit Company March 1989 – Feb 2009 · Experienced Senior Systems Analyst with 20 years of expertise at Ford Motor Credit Company, specializing in analyzing, designing, and implementing enterprise-wide systems to enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives. Previous Roles

Analyst/Programmer, Ford Motor Company

Professional Development

Certifications

[Enter any relevant Certifications or Trainings here] Spearheaded cloud migration projects, moving legacy applications to IBM Cloud and AWS, improving operational efficiency and scalability.

Implemented CI/CD pipelines, automating deployment processes and reducing release times by 50%. Conducted code reviews and technical mentoring for junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Specialized in designing and implementing scalable systems that improve prescription medication processing, enhance operational efficiency, and meet client business objectives.

Led the design and implementation of scalable systems to improve prescription processing accuracy and reduce turnaround times, contributing to enhanced member satisfaction.

Modernized legacy mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, and DB2 while integrating API-driven architectures, streamlining data exchange across platforms.

Collaborated with Express Scripts’ business and IT teams to define technical requirements for systems handling sensitive member data, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Implemented performance optimization strategies, reducing system latency, leading to faster transaction processing for pharmacy benefit management.

Managed end-to-end SDLC for critical applications, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions in alignment with Express Scripts’ goals.

Managed complex systems integrations, modernizing legacy platforms, and providing innovative solutions to meet evolving business and technological needs.

Spearheaded the modernization of legacy applications, transitioning from mainframe systems to more efficient platforms, ensuring scalability and alignment with future business goals.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and document business requirements, translating them into technical specifications for development teams.

Conducted comprehensive system testing and quality assurance, identifying and resolving issues pre-deployment to maintain defect-free record in production environments.

Identified and executed process improvements, enhancing system efficiency and reducing operational costs.

Mentored junior analysts, fostering technical skill development and preparing them for increased team responsibilities. Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Lawrence Technical University

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