Deborah Williams
Harrisburg, Pa *****
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-williams-9661a494
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly skilled EDI Technical Analyst and Tech Lead with 18+ years of expertise in the healthcare and supply chain sectors. Specializes in end-to-end management of healthcare claims (837, 835) with rigorous HIPAA compliance, alongside a full suite of supply chain transactions (810, 832, 850, 852, 855, 856, 860). Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, translate business requirements into technical mappings, and resolve complex production issues. Aiming to apply deep ANSI X12 knowledge to drive efficiency and accuracy.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
EDI Standards: Expert in ANSI ASC X12 (837, 835, 277, 270/271, 276/277, 278, 214, 810, 832, 850, 852, 855, 856, 860), EDIFACT,
Mapping & Translation: Gentran (Basic), Map Mate, Benchmark, Claredi
Programming: COBOL II, JCL, C, Unix Shell Scripting, SQL (Query Writing)
Databases & Tools: VSAM, File-Aid, Xpedite, SPUFI, Endeavor, MS Office Suite, Visio, HP Quality Center
Systems: OS/390 MVS TSO/ISPF, UNIX
Methodologies: System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Unit/Integration/Acceptance Testing, Cost-Benefit Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDI Business to Business Tech Lead Rite Aid Corporation Harrisburg, PA Nov 2008 – Present
Perform troubleshooting with trading partners to resolve technical mapping variations and first-level production issues for EDI transactions, including healthcare claims.
Develop and support trading partner definitions and translation objects using EDI translation software, ensuring compliance with ANSI X12 standards.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation depicting functionality and logic for all business applications and EDI processes.
Coordinate between trading partners and VANs to ensure mapping compliance and successful transaction processing.
Programmer Tyco Electronics Harrisburg, PA Mar 2007 – Nov 2008
Responsible for development, unit testing, integration testing, and acceptance testing of EDI components during a system upgrade.
Updated Legacy System programs and maps to maintain business continuity.
Specialty Developer Ford Motor Company Dearborn, MI Nov 2003 – Aug 2004
Served as the central point of contact for e-Commerce issues, problems, and solutions, acting as a liaison between technical teams and business partners.
Led the implementation and conversion from ANSI ASC X12 to UN/EDIFACT standards, managing testing, tracking rollout status, and migrating partners to production.
Designer/Developer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Detroit, MI Sep 2001 – Jan 2003
Developed HIPAA-compliant GAP Analysis for the Health Care Claim Payment (835) transaction set.
Translated business specifications into coded programs, data models, and procedures for healthcare EDI.
Gained working knowledge of HIPAA transaction sets: 837 (Claims), 835 (Payment/Advice), and 277 (Claim Status).
Created complete project documentation including flowcharts, operational instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
Responsible for development of components for unit testing.
Programmer/E-Commerce Coordinator Deere & Company Moline, IL Sep 2000 – Feb 2001
Established and coordinated e-Commerce relationships, analyzing activities to standardize functions and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Developed and conducted EDIFACT training for internal and supplier personnel.
Programmer/Analyst GXS Global eXchange Services Latham, NY Mar 1997 – Sep 2000
Wrote and tested data translation maps and programs for Fortune 500 clients in a multi-project environment.
Performed analysis, mapping, and programming for retail and manufacturing sectors using ANSI X12 and EDIFACT standards.
Extensive hands-on experience with key transaction sets: 810, 820, 830, 850, 855, 856, 860, 862 (X12) and INVOIC, ORDERS, DELFOR (EDIFACT).
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science & Visual Arts
State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY
REFERENCES
Available upon request.