Mainframe Programmer & Production Support Specialist

LESTER MASLOW

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SUMMARY

Over twenty years’ experience supporting mission critical applications in systems analysis, production support, database administration and programming roles; including extensive experience conducting root cause analysis, triaging of issues and overall production support analysis.

Also have five years of unarmed security work (security guard, command center operator and shift supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

SQL • PERL • IDMS DBA • SQL • XAMPP • VSE/SP 3.1 • Panvalet • DOS BATCH • OLM (Online Mapper) • ASP • IDD (Integrated Data Dictionary) • IDMS COBOL • IDMS ADSO • TSO/ISPF • MVS JCL and Utilities • CULPRIT • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Access • Design • Acceptance Criteria • Systems Analysis • Analyst • Software Development • Usability Manual Testing • Project Management • Configuration Management •LINUX/UNIX-Level I & II•Endevor•JIRA• IDCAMS• IEBGENER• IEBCOPY• IEFBR14

WORK EXPERIENCE

ATTAINX - Remote Jan 2023 – Present

Mainframe – USDA contract

Converting and testing Cobol programs from pre COBOL4 to COBOL6.

Creating reports using CULPRIT

Accessing IDD (Integrated Data Dictionary) to access records, dialogues and elements

Use OLQ (online query) to learn more about the database and how the records are tied together

Create and Run IDMS reports – schema listing, map layouts

Using Endevor to retrieve the programs from Production to a PDS.

Changed calling programs from Static to Dynamic.

Created test jcl to run against test and production load libs. Created peer review package that compared files

Attended daily stand ups. Use Jira to update tickets that were assigned.

Used File-Aid to show what the data looks like in the file by using a cop book.

Used CA-ADS that is part of IDMS.

ICF- Remote Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

Mainframe – USDA contract

Converting and testing Cobol programs from pre COBOL4 to COBOL6.

Creating reports using CULPRIT

Accessing IDD (Integrated Data Dictionary) to access records, dialogues and elements

Use OLQ (online query) to learn more about the database and how the records are tied together

Create and Run IDMS reports – schema listing, map layouts

Using Endevor to retrieve the programs from Production to a PDS.

Changed calling programs from Static to Dynamic.

Created test jcl to run against test and production load libs. Created peer review package that compared files

Attended daily stand ups. Use Jira to update tickets that were assigned.

Attainx -Remote Sept 2020 – Jan 2022

Mainframe – USDA contract

Converting and testing Cobol programs from pre COBOL4 to COBOL6.

Using Endevor to retrieve the programs from Production to a PDS.

Changed calling programs from Static to Dynamic.

Created test jcl to run against test and production load libs. Created peer review package that compared files

Attended daily stand ups. Use Jira to update tickets that were assigned.

Securitas Critical Instructure Service June 2020 -Present

BAE Systems

Security Guard

Full time and now part time at Bae Systems. Responsible for dong building checks and recording daily activity report

MindBoard Chantily Virginia Feb 2019 – June 2020

Sited at Conduent Elkridge MD

Dept. Human Services

Mainframe Programmer, CARES System,

Analyzing existing COBOL 85 with DB2 running with CICS.

With the analysis – create documents showing how the online elements are populated as well as the table elements.

View DB2 tables, copybooks and data in VSAM files using File-Aid

Using ENDEVOR to analyze the Cobol programs

Modified a few COBOL85/DB2 programs.

Analyze complex legacy code / JCLs and document business logic, develop data flow diagrams, job dependency diagrams from legacy systems job scheduler.

Writing COBOL 85 programs and jobs to unload data and to convert data to required format

Assist in developing technical test specifications, test scenarios and assist test team in validating the test results

Experience with modern Integrated Eligibility System to process and manage eligibility for multiple health and human services programs including SNAP, TCA, TDAP etc.

Familiarity with Medicaid (MA) policies involving HHS programs.

Environment: TSO,ISPF,COBOL 85,JCL,DB2,CICS,,FILE AID-DB2,FILE AID-DSN, BATCH AND ONLINE, OPC, ENDEVOR, LIBRARIAN, DHS human services policies and procedures

PeakITServies Broadlands, Virginia Jan 2018 – Feb 2019

Sited at Fannie Mae Reston VA

Fannie Mae Contract

Mainframe Programmer, IBM Cash and CDS,

Modify existing COBOL85 programs.

Modify JCL and Procs to include parameters.

Developed Program Analysis for existing COBOL85 programs using VISIO, Word and Excel

Using ENDEVOR to modify the program, compile the program and move the program from one environment to another. Creating Packages so that the JCL, Proc and Source can be moved to Production.

Viewed Copybook, data in VSAM files using File-Aid.

Participated in end to end testing. Responsible for submitting jobs and sending files using FTP.

Modified assigned task using JIRA.

Submitted jobs using CA7.

Looked up tape files using CA7

General Dynamics Oakton, VA Jan 2016 – Jun 2017

Sited at TWD in McLean VA

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Mainframe Programmer, Central Index System (CIS),

Modify existing IDMS COBOL85 programs.

Modify JCL and Procs to include parameters.

Using ENDEVOR to modify the program, compile the program and move the program from one environment to another. Creating Packages so that the JCL, Proc and Source can be moved to Production.

Responsible for executing daily, monthly and quarterly reports. Sending them to the client using WINZP to zip and encrypt the file.

Creating SQA package for each program assigned to me. The package consists for source code, superc, specs, test plan and test results.

Assisted on the Help Desk – using ServiceNow to document the solution, the issue, any emails and conversation with the users

Computer Science Corporation Falls Church VA Jun 2014 – Jan 2016

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Washington DC

Mainframe Programmer, Marriage Fraud Assessment System (MFAS) and Computer Linked Application Information Management System (CLAIMS3)

Modify existing ADSO dialogs (using IDD – Integrated Data Dictionary) and maps.

Modifying process and adding elements using Integrated Data Dictionary.

Used ADSALIVE as a debugger.

Modified the database in development environment using DMLO.

Created reports using Online Query(OLQ)

Modifying existing COBOL85 programs.

Creating test scripts for each program that is modified. Creating result files to show screen prints on how changes of the program work.

Modify Program Design Document (PDD) for the programs working on. Insert in the PDD – any inut changes or output changes that might have been added to the program.

Responsible for Production Support-statistics for certain jobs, recording records for certain files, making sure that all the jobs have been run and if not contacting personal to inform them of the issue

Whelan Security- Washington, DC Oct 2013 – Aug 2014

American Red Cross (full time/part time – Saturday)

Shift Supervisor / Command Center Operator

Responsible for inspecting Officers on appearance and knowledge of post assignment

• Monitored Command Center Daily Journal

• Responsible for filling the shift during a call out • Prepared incident reports

• Prepared work orders

* Creating files, retrieving records and placing new information in existing files

• Performed equipment inventory checks at the start of the shift

• Observed and Monitor building using the security MDI and Camera systems

• Respond to customer care (telephone/emails) with the appropriate information

• Responsible for sending out (FYIs) to appropriate address for emergencies/non-emergencies

Unemployed August 2013 to Oct 2013 until I was hired by Whelan Security

HP Enterprise Services, LLC Reston VA Sept 2007 – July 2013

(Hewlett Packard acquired EDS in 2008),

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Washington DC

Production Systems Analyst, Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)

Developed Perl script that would upload previous month’s text files to the hard drive and delete it from the File Transfer process directory. The program would add these text files to a zip file, which would be downloaded to the file transfer process directory. Files would then be deleted from the hard drive.

Developed Perl script to download daily, weekly or monthly reports from the Local Area Network (LAN) to the hard drive. Script would then rename the report to include the date, and then add it to the zip file (that also included the date). The zip file would be password protected. Script would e-mail the zip file to the respected personnel.

Developed Perl script that included SQL “select” statement that would retrieve data between two dates. The data would be inserted into an excel spreadsheet. The script would format and sort the data by a certain date.

Developed and/or modified Perl/DOS scripts for the following interface; DOS, NIV, CLAIMS, I901 US_VISIT and ADIs. Many of the modifications or enhancements dealt with new business theories.

Modified all Perl scripts for the interfaces when Homeland Security went from File Transfer Process to Secure File Transfer Process. To accomplish this feat, a third party software (Chilkat) was used along with Perl.

Modified all Perl scripts to give the user options to run the scripts for certain dates or to create certain reports. The user would then have to enter the date or keyword after entering in the program name.

Facilitated and scribed monthly interface meetings.

Electronic Data Systems (EDS), Herndon VA Sept 1998- Sept 2007

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Washington DC

Systems Analyst Central Index System (CIS)

Central Index System (CIS) 2003-2007

Developed and implemented program that collated information from Central Index System (CIS) pinpointing U.S. location of aliens from a specific country during a specific time-frame

SDLC – Worked in all stages of the SDLS, including collaborating with coworkers, planning updates, implementing changes, documenting changes, peer review, regression testing, and deployment to production.

Developed and modified COBOL 85 programs with IDMS as the relational database

Created, maintained and executed test plans

Used Online Query or DMLO to show before and after images of the database – to show the program worked

Bond Management Information System 1998-2003

Maintained the BMIS Government “Alien Tracking” System that managed information on students immigrating to U.S.

Tracked and maintained critical application processes to ensure reports were created on time, data updated accurately and that the online systems were up and running on-time

SDLC – met with the client to design the screens, reports, elements that made up the records. Met with the DBA to create the records and areas. Developed the program and tested. Then showed the client what the outcome would be just in case there were changes. After the client signed off it was put into production. I then had to create the document describing the screens, reports and what the program did.

Developed and conducted slide show using PowerPoint for training..

Developed VISIO diagrams in the document to show system use, program flow and layouts.

Developed and modified – IDMS ADSO and IDMS ADSA. Developed the Online Mapper.

Developed and modified COBOL 85 programs that updated the database or created reports.

Created and maintained the systems website

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Department of Defense (DOD) – Secret Clearance – through Securitas

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Certificate in Computer Processing Computer Processing Institute Hartford, CT

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Ithaca College Ithaca, N.Y.

During the years October 2013-August 2018 I worked for Whelan Security – Hyatsville MD, at the American Red

Cross Building in Washington D.C, as Shift Supervisor/Command Center Operator. I was responsible for

inspecting Officers on appearance and knowledge of post assignment.

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