Sr SAS Developer & Analyst

KEVIN M. CASEY

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DATABASE DEVELOPER

Application Development and Support / Network and System Administration / Customer Service

PL/SQL / Oracle / Testing / Project Management / System Integration / SDLC / Quality Assurance

Implemented database solutions, improving IT functions and business operations for industry leader. Established standards and quality controls for software testing, increasing efficiency and exceeding corporate objectives. Guided IT projects, including operating systems, software, server, mainframe and life cycle management. Delivered complex information systems supporting high volume data management operations. For Citibank Student Loan Corporation…

• Saved $1.4M annually, identifying and improving software inefficiencies

• Led technical system testing process, ensuring 100% error free programming

• Initiated upgrades for Keymaster data-entry system without interruption to business operations

• Resolved critical mainframe system error, ensuring smooth system conversion

Key Skills: Proven technical knowledge with ability to simplify complex problems. Personable, good natured professional with attention to details. Resourceful, reliable and well respected. Exceptional people skills. Troubleshooter and problem solver. Able to meet demanding objectives and perform against tight deadlines.

AAS, DP2 School of Computer Programming, Rochester, NY.

Technical Skills: SQL Plus, ORACLE, IBM (3270, 3090, PC), AS/400, Windows (95, 98, 2000, ME, XP), AS/400, MVS/TSO, MS-DOS, CAD. Languages: PL/SQL, Visual Basic, Keymaster, COBOL, Easytrieve Plus, RPG, JCL.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Saved $1.4M annually, identifying and improving software inefficiencies. Gathered critical data, identifying problem area of opportunity. Produced substantial recommendations for shift of resources to eliminate costly issues. Wrote code and tested system, modifying program to eliminate statements with zero balance. Improved program processes, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Led technical system testing process, ensuring 100% error free programming. Company program developers consistently submitted sub-standard code for testing. Conducted in-depth evaluation of programs, determining system issues. Devised strategies to resolve issues, implemented unit testing procedures, focusing on writing code, test strategy, planning and execution. Eliminated multiple errors, improving quality and saving time for system assurance department.

Initiated upgrades for Keymaster data-entry system without interruption to business operations. Software vendor was eliminating support for key system administration program. Researched problems with software, identifying need to upgrade existing system. Collaborated with vendor, gaining additional software knowledge to improve and simplify data management. Implemented system upgrades, revitalizing underperforming system and maintaining security.

CAREER HISTORY

D4, LLC.

• Data Forensics, 2009 to 2010. Performed data modification, data loading, and quality control. Data is processed by the Law sub-system to meet customer specifications. The data is then loaded into the Relativity software system for the lawyers to view.

Citibank Student Loan Corporation.

• Production Support Specialist, 2007 to 2008. Promoted to support vital IT functions 24/7 for student loan files/records, integration, security, quality assurance and customer service. Built and monitored applications received database. Wrote ad hoc reports in PL/SQL for business. Implemented proactive solutions for infrastructure problems.

• System Administration, 2000 to 2007. Promoted to perform all system tasks, including analysis, programming, daily maintenance, troubleshooting, upgraded software and hardware. Built middleware to format data for multiple systems. Identified system problems, tested resolutions and installed solutions to exceed customer service satisfaction.

• Programmer/Analyst, 1996 to 1999. Responsible for integrity of Government 1098E process, as it relates to recovery of taxes paid on student loans. Supported LAN and home dial-in PC accessibility. Interfaced between loan origination systems and central database systems. Maintained system reliability and emergency installations.

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