Kathleen M. Nolan Porta
Topeka, KS 66614
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Objective
An accomplished Programmer Analyst looking for an Analyst position to use my analytical skills in tandem with my software development skills.
Summary of Qualifications
• Posses 5+ years of experience as a Programmer Analyst
• In-depth knowledge of software programming and development
• Experience with project management and database management
• Posses good analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently under deadlines
Technical Skills
Languages: T-SQL, SAS, FORTRAN, C++, Java, JSF
Software: MS Reporting Services, MS SQL Server 2005, Access, Crystal Reports, (PC)SAS
Systems: Windows(2000, XP, 7), UNIX
Microsoft Windows Applications: Excel, Word, Visio, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher
Professional Experience
Business Analyst, Security Benefit
Topeka, KS, January 2011 – Current
• Responsible for development and maintenance of sales and asset reports in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
• Responsible for data gathering and change analysis
Programmer Analyst, The Nielsen Company
Schaumburg, IL, 2005 – January 2011
• Responsible for development and life cycle (including testing) of SAS applications, with use of Base SAS, Proc SQL, Proc Means, Macros, SAS/GRAPH, SAS/STAT
• Responsible for development and life cycle (including testing) of databases and T-SQL stored procedures
• Maintained and revised FORTRAN applications
• Developed applications in Java, with JSF components
• Participated in project development and management for a large-scale, highly-visible software re-write project, using MS SQL Server, Java, and Crystal Reports
• Worked on international projects with The Nielsen Company
• For 3 years, worked 100% remotely, completing given tasks independently and on-time with limited supervision
Associate Research Demographer, The Nielsen Company
Schaumburg, IL, 2003 – 2005
• Produced, designed, tested and analyzed demographic estimates for The Nielsen Company’s samples
• Worked with US Census and other demographic surveys data
• Built new software applications in SAS for estimate production purposes
Education
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL (2003)
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Minor in Computer Science
References Available Upon Request