Part-Time Systems Analyst

CLEVELAND S. MORRISON

Mint Hill, NC *****

Phone: 240-***-****

Email: **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Senior COBOL Programmer and Systems Analyst with over 15+ years of experience in IBM mainframe environments, specializing in application development, legacy system modernization, data analysis, and enterprise-level system maintenance. Proven expertise in COBOL, DB2, JCL, VSAM, and CICS. Recognized for technical leadership, problem-solving, and consistent delivery in high-stakes government and financial systems.

WORK PREFERENCES

• Seeking remote work opportunities (part-time or full-time).

• Successfully worked in a remote capacity for the IRS for over a decade, maintaining productivity, collaboration, and mission-critical support.

• Comfortable with independent and team-based virtual environments, remote collaboration tools, and flexible schedules.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: COBOL II, COBOL VS, JCL, SQL, Easytrieve, C, C++, Visual Basic 6.0

Mainframe: IBM z/OS, TSO/ISPF, File-Aid, IMS, ENDEVOR, INTERTEST, CICS, DB2

Tools/Utilities: VSAM, IBM Utilities, QMF, SPUFI, File Manager, Windows OS

Other: Personal Oracle 7, HTML, Microsoft Office Suite

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Pacific Western University – Los Angeles, CA July 1989

Certificate in Computer Programming

Yorktowne Business Institute – College Park, MD 1984

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

• CICS/TS Command Level Programming – ITM (2019)

• User and System Requirements for Software Development – Rockville, MD (2008)

• Visual Basic 6.0 Programming – ITAT, Vienna, VA (1999)

• MS FrontPage 2000 & Basic HTML – The CompuClub (2001)

• In-house Training: VSAM Performance, DL/1 Programming, Structured Analysis, Software Testing, Operations Development (EDS)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – Washington, DC & Charlotte, NC / 80% Telework

Senior COBOL Programmer (GS-2210-14) May 2006 – Present

• Develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications for the Tax Return Database (TRDB) using COBOL, JCL, and DB2.

• Analyze business requirements and recommend IT solutions impacting national tax systems.

• Provide technical leadership in adapting TRDB applications to legislative changes and emerging IT initiatives.

• Lead defect resolution and production support, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid issue resolution.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and delivery.

• Participate in technical planning, resource estimation, and documentation for mission-critical systems.

Contractor with IRS & Various Vendors – Washington, DC

Mainframe Developer / Analyst May 2000 – May 2006

• Supported TRDB Load/DDL team with COBOL II, DB2 utilities, File-Aid, and JCL.

• Designed innovative solutions to resolve leap year calculations, date/time stamping, and DB contention issues.

• Self-learned C/C++ for project needs; collaborated with seasoned developers to optimize performance.

• Executed software fixes, data extracts, and user support tasks ensuring timely delivery of IRS programs.

Systems Application Inc. – Vienna, VA

Programmer Analyst (Consultant) Nov 1998 – Jan 2000

• Performed Y2K compliance testing and upgrades on HUD 1099 systems.

• Maintained and enhanced legacy codebases using COBOL II, CICS, VSAM, Easytrieve, and JCL.

DMR Consulting – Vienna, VA

Programmer Analyst (Consultant) Oct 1996 – Nov 1998

• Led data conversion efforts for Bell Atlantic’s EXPRESS TRAK billing system migration.

• Mapped, developed, and tested conversion routines using COBOL II, DB2, and VSAM.

Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) – Washington, DC

Programmer Analyst May 1989 – Oct 1996

• Developed and maintained financial and construction management systems in COBOL II, CICS, IMS, and DB2.

• Created unit test scripts and debugged applications using INTERTEST.

American Security Bank – Washington, DC

Computer Programmer May 1986 – May 1989

• Programmed deposit and interest reporting systems in COBOL VS and Assembler.

• Developed reporting solutions in compliance with IRS regulations.

Electronic Data Systems (EDS) – Rockville, MD3

Computer Operator / Production Scheduler Sept 1984 – May 1986

United States Marine Corps

Active Duty Jun 1979 – Jun 1983

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Eligible for retirement; currently exploring separation options including VERA, VSIP, and DRP 2.0.

• Veteran with 4 years of honorable service.

• Known for self-motivation, technical curiosity, and mentoring junior developers.

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