Senior position in Systems
Engineering/Programming/Technical Analysis utilizing in-depth and diverse
experiences to successfully analyze, support, and manage organizational
information systems
QUALIFICATIONS
Systems Programmer of 25
plus years with extensive experience installing, upgrading, and supporting
computer systems, software, hardware, and networks, including problem diagnosis
and resolution
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Roles: Systems Programmer/Engineer, Technical Analyst, Programmer Analyst,
Operations Analyst
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Hardware:
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Mainframe: Assembler, COBOL, JCL, REXX, TSO, CLISTS, Candle, Cincom, LRS, ASG, BMC, CA, Mackinney Systems, CompuWare, Innovation, CICS, OS/390, SMP/E, VSAM, ISPF, DFSMS/MVS
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Network: LU62 Interfaces, VTAM/NCP,
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PC: Microsoft DOS/Windows/Office
(Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project)
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Security Level: TOP SECRET Clearance - Last used in 1988
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Omaha, Nebraska
A global payment technology solutions company and the #1 merchant acquirer providing credit card processing services for small/large businesses as well as national and global financial institutions.
Systems Engineer
Supported MQ (Message Queuing) involved with the processing of billions of financial transactions.
Omaha, Nebraska
A leader in Selective IT Outsourcing Solutions with services designed to provide customers with the ability to strategically outsource non-core IT operations and IT-driven business processes to reduce costs and improve performance – without the risk or loss of control associated with wholesale outsourcing engagements.
Senior Systems Programmer
Responded to and resolved system software issues from clients and Infocrossing operations with goals of minimizing negative impact to clients, maximizing client system availability, and eliminating on-calls and interruptions for staff system programmers.
Gordmans
(Contracted via Bass & Associates) 2007
Omaha, Nebraska
GORDMANS: A nearly 100 year old, retail merchandise business that takes great pride in delighting its guests with big savings on name brands in fun, easy-to-shop department stores, spanning 15 states and 60+ locations.
BASS & ASSOCIATES: An award-winning service organization, customer focused and committed to providing quality information technology consulting, as well as the utmost professional service, employing the best possible talent the industry has to offer from consultants and support staff.
Technical Consultant
Installed and configured CICS socket interface software options capable of providing a TCP/IP Socket solution to distributed network communications. Successfully designed, coded, and readied for initial testing a socket interface program capable of supporting advanced peer-to-peer communications between department store registers and CICS credit, debit, checking, and other financial transaction processes. This new interface replaces outdated and unsupported legacy processes and hardware, allowing Gordmans to reduce costs and maintenance.
City Hall, New Orleans
(Sub-Contracted to CIBER, Inc.) 2005
to 2006
CIBER: A pure-play international system integration consultancy with superior value-priced services for both private and government sector clients
Systems Programmer/Engineer Consultant
Provided disaster recovery following hurricanes Katrina
and Rita. Enabled the City of
Cessna Aircraft
(Sub-Contracted to Computer Science Corporation) 2004 to 2005
CESSNA: An innovative manufacturer of personal and business aircraft for more than 70 years
CSC: Provider of integrated, results-oriented services across geographies, industries and solutions
Systems Programmer Consultant
Responsible for the installation, upgrade, maintenance,
tuning and support of OS/390 platform based CICS Transaction Server version 1.3
systems on
(i)Structure, LLC (now Infocrossing, Inc.) 1995
to 2004
An IT Infrastructure Outsourcer delivering in cost saving methods, highly reliable and secure cutting-edge technology solutions to customers in a wide range of industries across multiple platforms, including S/390
Systems Programmer/Technical Analyst
Responsible for the installation, upgrade, maintenance,
tuning and support of OS/390 and limited VM/VSE platform based CICS systems,
spanning CICS releases from version 2.1.2 to Transaction Server version 1.3 on
multiple
· Conceived, developed, implemented, and maintained a “hub” based CICS maintenance and version upgrade process to allow rapid deployment of software fixes and upgrades for all company customers utilizing a single DASD volume of runtimes from which all client systems can execute.
· Saved the company over $400,000 in annual software cost by installing, configuring, and training customers on CA-SysView products while removing Candle Omegamon products as part of a team implementing the company’s Global Monitoring plan resulting in a personal monetary bonus.
· Created, maintained, and incorporated assortment of tools, many of which based on mainframe shareware/freeware tools (CBTMODS), providing instruction and expertise on use and deployment to clients and fellow employees allowing enhanced productivity and rapid problem resolution.
· Instructed client customers on use of Computer Associates software products, Candle Omegamon products, and Landmark TMON products including the installation, configuration, and daily problem determination and resolution of performance and problem issues.
· Migrated diverse client mainframe environments into centralized data center environment using personally developed comprehensive set of tools along with skills and scripts to minimize disruption.
One of the most preferred healthcare systems in Nebraska with seven hospitals, 35 primary care physician offices, 100 outpatient service centers, more than 7,500 associates and 1,500 physicians
Systems Programmer/Technical Analyst
Responsible for the installation, upgrade, maintenance,
tuning and support of MVS/XA and MVS/
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Implemented multiple interfaces, creating LU62
protocol programs in support of healthcare compliant data transfer processes
and other PC/
· Trained co-workers and outside consultants, assisting with their installations and software upgrades.
· Provided network and interface support to other, dissimilar computer platforms.
· Retained as a Part-Time/On-Call systems support provider for over 18 months after going to work for (i)Structure in 1995 due to personal knowledge of the operating system, interfaces, and software.
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the employment of a $130 million aircraft in support of national security objectives around the world. Supervised and contributed directly to the safe accomplishment of countless missions, requiring effective management of up to 35 aircrew members in conjunction with a highly complex system operating within potentially hazardous environments.
EDUCATION
Six Graduate hours within Management of Information
Systems
United States Air Force
Academy, Colorado Springs, CO 1977
BS Computer Science
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT and TRAINING
Brainbench 2004
Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS - Master Level Score) Certificate
Computer Technical Support Certificate (equivalent to CompTIA A+)
Computer Associates 2000
CA World Conference
Candle 1997
Solving
Problems with Omegamon II for CICS, Solving Problems with Omegamon II for MVS
CICSPlex System Manager/
Verhoef Information Packages 1997
JES3 for Operations
ACTS Corporation 1997
OS/390 MVS/
Circle Education 1994
CICS/
American Research Group 1993
Hands-On Internetworking with
Science Research Associates
(
CICS/VS Fundamentals, CICS/VS Command Level Coding
Fundamentals (COBOL), CICS/VS Commands for Extended Functions (COBOL)
AWARDS
· Air Medals (4) · Air Force Commendation Medals (2) · Joint Meritorious Unit Award · Outstanding Unit Awards (2) |
· Organizational Excellence Award · Combat Readiness Medals (2) · Overseas Long Tour Award · National Defense Medal |
· Senior Pilot rating with 4300 hours of total flying time · Parachutist rating |