GLENN E. BIANCHI
847-***-**** ∙ **** Coyle Ave ∙ Skokie, IL. 60077
SKILLS:
HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, PeopleSoft, Oracle DB, Cobol, CICS, VSAM, JCL, Assembler, Perl, Java, OOP, SQR, SQL, Crystal Reports and other computer languages on IBM, Microsoft, and Unix operating systems. Soft skills include analysis, critical thinking, complex problem solving, and communication.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2007 to Present Freelance, as web designer.
* Working closely with customers to design web pages for their small business or club using HTML and CSS adhering to web 2.0 standards.
* Knowledge of Javascript, PHP, MySQL, and Java.
2005 to 2008 Westmont School District 201, Westmont, IL., as Teacher.
* Grades 7-12 Technology teacher writing curriculum, leading class, demonstrating processes related to the Technology field. Managed the technology department’s budget.
2004 to 2005 Navteq, Chicago, IL as Consultant
* Bringing in and applying PeopleSoft 8.4 approved updates and fixes adhering to policies, procedures and standards setup by Navteq, saving the company money on support calls to PeopleSoft help desk. Importing custom Application Engine processes, panel changes, table updates, menu changes, custom SQR changes, and testing.
* Modified Application Engine code for a PeopleSoft applications saving the company money in having to hire PeopleSoft application engine expert to create changes.
* Created SQR and SQL code for PeopleSoft applications based on customer requests. These applications saved the users time in looking up critical job related information.
1999 to 2002 Zurich Scudder Investments, Chicago, IL., Sr. Associate
Functioning as an Analyst and System programmer.
* Successfully converted PeopleSoft AR/BI system from a Sybase to an Oracle environment, which brought the company one step closer to a single integrated PeopleSoft Department saving money in the upkeep of two separate databases.
* Modified Application Engine code for a customized PeopleSoft application becoming the expert in this code, saving the company from hiring a PeopleSoft consultant to do the work.
* Created SQR code for custom Commissions system within PeopleSoft allowing the users to save time in looking up billing information.
* Merged two separate PeopleSoft environments into a single Financial environment saving the company money in upkeep and running of two separate financial systems.
* Upgraded PeopleSoft 7.5 to 8.0 SP1 Financials/Supply Chain putting the company in the current manifestation of PeopleSoft thus saving money by not having to pay extra for expired support contract.
* Managed HR system while it was being converted to the Deutsche Bank HR system, saving the company money by not having to hire an HR specialist.
1995 to 1999 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL., Sr. Tech. Programmer:
Functioning as an Analyst and System programmer.
* Involved in converting the current Accounting system to PeopleSoft modules saving the company money involved to upkeep of antiquated system.
* Developing a database to manage a system of user defined reports saving users time in having to build dedicated reports.
* Involved with integrating the current system into the next generation of Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) systems based on millennium capabilities saving the company money in having compliant error free programs.
* Planned and coded enhancements to the Distribution Resource Planning system saving the company money in potentially over ordering products to stock in stores that did not require much inventory.
1993 to 1995 NATLSCO, Long Grove, IL., Programmer/Analyst I:
Functioned as an Analyst and System programmer.
* Responsible for having adding enhancements to, and for maintaining the integrity of, the functional NATLSCO Claim system saving the company money in not having to shut down the system during upgrade.
* Testing of a new Claim system to confirm the corresponding functional system was maintained saving the company money by having an error free system run from implementation.
1989 to 1993 Discover Card Services, Inc., Riverwoods, IL., Systems Programmer:
Functioned as a Project Leader and Systems Analyst and Programmer.
* Tracked projects, specified system requirements, estimated due dates, and managed resource saving the company money by supplying on time systems.
* Maintained the Discover Card Promotion Enrollment subsystem, which matched, merged, and purged purchased mailing lists to produce pre-approved solicitation mailings saving the company money by not allowing credit cards to be solicited and mailed to credit challenge customers.
EDUCATION:
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Master of Science, Industrial Technology Management, August, 1989
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology Computer Specialties, May, 1987
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Alternative Teacher Certification, August, 2006
Certifications
Certificate of Linux/Unix System Administration, March 2003.
Initial Type 09 Teaching Certificat