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Douglas Parks

Summary

With over 25 years of Information Technologies experience as a Business Analyst, Senior Security Analyst, Lead Programmer Analyst, Operations Support Specialist (level III), and Consultant.  As part of a Design Team, performed complex and difficult technical advisory functions in the analysis stages, while gathering user requirements, in order to design diagram charts of system flow to advise to users and system programmers of necessary changes.  This included evaluation of standards, users' data processing requirements and procedures, and techniques of various business process flows and UML diagrams to determine the feasibility of converting the requirements to a complex data processing system; planning and developing techniques to accomplish the conversion; interpretation of results and performance of technical analysis/improvement(s) on major systems and database implementations.  Prepares a description of complex systems using design flows and diagrams, cost estimates and analyzes alternative approaches and makes recommendations from all data analysis. Consults and advises prospective users concerning the feasibility of a cost effective conversion to the alternative data processing systems.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

·          Graduate Certificate in Information Systems at  Keller Graduate School of  Management  - 2009 (Attending online)

·          Management Information Systems at Sangamon State University (Springfield, IL) - 1992

·          Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems at DeVry Institute of Technology (Phoenix) - 1988

Project Management Skills

·          Develop scope of the project from business proposals; evaluation of standards, procedures, and techniques of the business processes to determine feasibility of converting requirements to a complex data processing system.

·          Develop project plans, implement plan, and coordinates assign resources to each task activities and conformed budgetary amount from project estimation.

·          Leads the definition of project risks, and the required mitigation approaches. Monitors project activities for the occurrence of risks and update the project plan, and takes timely action to mitigate the risk. Advises project team members and stakeholders of actions required or completed task reports.

·          Developing and implementing test plans and data test (program unit; system acceptance; regression; integration).

System Conversions Skills

·        MAP Legacy Data to determine most efficient conversion route based on UML diagrams.

·        Planning and developing techniques to accomplish the conversion based on deployment diagram.

·        Database loads conform to business algorithms and requirements mapped structure diagram.

·        Create system manuals and user manuals for new systems developed from interaction diagram.

 

Sysytems/Business Analyst Skills

·        Diagram flows, "round-trip" engineering, code generation, reverse engineering, data model and data diagram interchange, and model transformation all interpretations of UML diagrams for system analysis. 

·        Qualitative risk analysis process by using techniques such as the practical application of risk analysis (PARA); facilitated risk analysis process (FRAP) to ensure data security and system integrity; and IT control objective (COBIT).

·        Analyze data using simple and complex dynamic SQL queries mapped in a structure diagram.

·        Fine tuning SQL queries using EXPLAIN utilities and other object design diagram tools.

·        Data Modeling for Operational Systems conceptual, logical, physical and for Dimensional Systems and Reporting ("decision support") - conformed dimensions.

·        Data Structure Rationalization, realigning data structures of a common context into a single cohesive structure that can be navigated, and exploit different views representing the originating source structures.

 

SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES

RDBMS:                 DB2, Oracle 8.x, 7.3,6.0, SYBASE Data Warehousing, ERP.

GUI/Server:           Developer 2000(Forms/Reports/Graphics), Visual Basic 8.0, IBM WebSphere and MQSeries, DB2 Connect, LDAP, JAVA/Jave server pages (JSP)/JAVA EE, CICS SYSPLEX, AS/400, AIX, MS Integration Server.

Languages:          ABAP/SAP PL/SQL, C, C++, COBOL, HTML, Windows QMF, PC/COBOL, Crystal Reports.

Mainframe:            COBOL I II and 370, JCL, VSAM, QSAM, ISAM, CICS, DB2, SAS, IMS DB/DC, MFS, EASYTRIEVE, CICS, ASSEMBLER, QMF, SPUFI, FOCUS, REXX/CLIST, IDCAM, TSO/ISPF, Spectrum, CA-Endeavor, Panvalet.

Tools                      MVS Utilites, Erwin 7, Oracle 10g, TOAD, Informatica 8, Cognos 8, RAD, UML, CA - Products, File Aid, EXPERDITER, RACF Security Utilities, ISPF/TSO, PLATNIUM, TELON, IBM JCL Utilities,  

O/S                         Mainframe Z/OS and OS/MVS, UNIX, Windows 95/NT/2000/XP/2003, MS-DOS.

 

EXPERIENCE

BCBS of Illinois thru Make Corp. Consulting Firm, Consultant of Mainframe Projects August 2010 – Current

Supervision of subordinate members of the project team, including the assignment of work to other technical team members and establish change control rule for moving programs from unit test to UAT/BLD test then to cycle test, then eventually to production through change control process in ENDEVOR using multiple packages.

·        Managed a very large project that required government compliance to health processes from 4010 to 5010 and from IDC9 to ICD10 codes in over 500 programs on the mainframe and server program using such tool as SAS and EAZYTRIEVE, and SPUFI to read DB2 databases and to analyze programming code.

·        Used IBM Rational in Architecture Management to Model, design and rapidly build resilient architectures for SOA, systems and applications for claim adjudication for every home claim processes from model-driven development, component testing, and static and runtime analysis activities.  Improve software delivery and lifecycle traceability from requirements through deployment.

·        Also used IBM Rational in comprehensive, integrated build, change and release management products for successful software delivery of server programs and mainframe programs in the Blue Chip system integration which helped managed end-to-end software processes–all within budget.

·        Used IBM Rational to define and manage requirements, and provide traceability and alignment with business processes as part of the full development lifecycle and linking them directly to the Blue Chip claim processing business.

·        Used IBM Rational ClearQuest Test Manager to allow users to perform test planning and test execution on  new JAVA screens from mainframe CICS transaction or WEB processing from the INTRANET. Built and personalized ClearQuest framework for querying, reporting and storage. Test assets are stored in a database with access to the data through the ClearQuest Application Programming Interface.

·        Designed new CICS programs from business requirements based on new government regulations.

·        Debugged existing CICS/COBOL, SAS, EASYTRIEVE, and DB2 code in order to correct existing code to comply with new government regulations and bring old code to compliance.

·        Developed test cases and test plans and implemented the new test new plan in order test completely test and implement the code and new program.  Test phases included Unit, Regression, UAT, CYCLE and preproduction testing in a parallel environment.

·        Based on past experience recommend technical solutions to technological issues or operational production problems via on call 24/7 during implementation to production of new code and new programs.

·        Use IBM mainframe utilities such as IEBGENER and IEBCOPY to create new dataset and to copy dataset files. 

University Of Wisconsin thru APEX/Huron Consulting Firm, Consultant of Projects Mar 2010 – October 2010

·        While on a very important Data Conversion Project, wrote new IMS, DB2, and COBOL program retrieving input from ORACLE People Soft Tables. And also converted DB2 table to flat files sent to server via FTP and loaded into ORACLE using TOAD.

·        Give expert knowledge to project managers on system development and system integrations on different platforms and mainframes LPARs. Updated project plans and time estimations of resources and developed test plan and test cases in all the phases of testing including regression and system testing.

·        Used mainframe SAS to generate reports from SQL databases and DB2 tables.  Also used SAS with IMS databases.

·        Manage offshore development and integration planning using company policies and procedures.             

·        Analyzed DB2 data using SPUFI and other DB2 tools. Wrote JCL Jobs in TSO/ISPF mainframe environment.        

·        Used IBM backup utilities such as ADRDSSU Volume backup and restore for all projects dataset and databases backups and restore written in JCL.  Also used other IBM mainframe utilities such as IEBGENER to create datasets, IEBCOPY for coping simple flat files on the mainframe, and IEBEDIT to change to format or profile of the dataset on the mainframe or copy entire job or jobs, including JOB statements and any associated JOBLIB statements, and JES2 or JES3 control statements.   

RR Donnelley and Sons, Chicago, IL, Project Manager of Mainframe Application Projects Mar 2008 – FEB 2010

·        As Project Manager, I negotiated project analysis and development estimations based on past projects related development requirements and customer input needed along with the business requirements. Created program specifications to be used by developers internal and external which include offshore coding development based on UML diagrams and application data flowcharts.  

·        Analyzed DB2 data using SPUFI and QUICKJOB and generated quick customer reports in SPECTRUM. Wrote JCL Jobs in TSO/ISPF mainframe environment wrote SPECTRUM programs and created spreadsheets from JCL using SPECTRUM utility. 

·        Used IBM Rational in Architecture Management to Model, design and rapidly build resilient architectures for SOA, systems and applications for sale orders processing from model-driven development, component testing, and static and runtime analysis activities.  Improve software delivery and lifecycle traceability from requirements through deployment.

·        Also used IBM Rational in comprehensive, integrated build, change and release management products for successful software delivery of server programs and mainframe programs in order processing system integration which helped managed end-to-end software processes.

·        Used IBM Rational to define and manage requirements, and provide traceability and alignment with business processes as part of the full development lifecycle and linking them directly to the order processing business.

·        Used IBM Rational ClearQuest Test Manager to allow users to perform test planning and test execution on new JAVA screens from mainframe CICS transaction or WEB processing from the INTRANET. Built and personalized ClearQuest framework for querying, reporting and storage. Test assets are stored in a database with access to the data through the ClearQuest Application Programming Interface.        

·        Rewrote RACF security applications from security input files (SMF Records) using COBOL and DB2.  Managed security reports and reported security access to management with policy for giving and updating privileges.

·        Used CA-Disk on the mainframe to backup data volumes on disk packs to move from one test LPAR to another.

·        Analyzed Application programs using COBOL, DB2, and CICS programs that utilized JAVA online applications; JAVA screens and applications were sent by CICS transactions and some were sent through WMQ and MQ series.  Access MQ tools and screens to correct MQ messages sent to the queue or via CICS transactions from the WEB server.

·        Received and transmitted EDI files, wrote COBOL program to convert a delimited file (from a spreadsheet) to a TSO input file that can be used by COBOL programs.

·        Used development tools such as workbench (WB), Design Flowchart tool Visio, and MS Project tool for project management.  Designed system projects to be in requirements of the business and ensure compliance with all current policy and procedures of environmental and government compliance.

·        Production Support (Day and Night on call) for production system applications including server programs and mainframe.

CAREMRK/CVS (C R S Consulting Firm), Chicago, IL, Consultant/Analyst Lead  2007 –  2008 (Part-Time)

Created system flow chart of financial system for QL Adjudication Systems and QLR Re-processor adjustment system in order to reprocessor and correct claims bypass bypassed during the QL Adjudication process. My new program reprocessed over 3.5 million claims in new COBOL program developed to review participants claims that were bypassed during the normal QL Adjudication process and created reimbursement checks and outstanding balances notices to participants.

·        Helpped debug ABAP/SAP program for the finacial system and corrected file sent to the mainfraim via of batch processing.

·        Completed the expansion on existing DB2 table with new column for CLT-ID in test database up to level 30.

·        Analyzed QL Financial system programs using EXPEDITER,  EAZYTRIEVE, and SYNC SORT code tool utilities.

·        Completed thee enhancement of legacy DB2 programs to meet requirements for BRT-ID expansion, created new DB2 programs to create BR5 table unload.  Support Websphere file layouts to use in adjudication batch system for preprocessor and claims adjustments; adjusted claim from bypass file batch system from claim adjustment module all for MED-D claims. Liaisons between upper management and Technical leads and other project managers for business requirements and technical specifications of systems required business needs. 

·        Used Serena Dimensions software to safeguard all COBOL/DB2 financial programs through change management from CHANGEMAN (CM) development to production control via Heat Tickets. Used SAR to see and interpret production Job executions.  

·        Used IBM Rational in Architecture Management to Model, design and rapidly build resilient architectures for SOA, systems and applications for claim adjudication processes from model-driven development, component testing, and static and runtime analysis activities.  Improve software delivery and lifecycle traceability from requirements through deployment.

·        Also used IBM Rational in comprehensive, integrated build, change and release management products for successful software delivery of server programs and mainframe programs in the adjudication system integration which helped managed end-to-end software processes.

·        Used IBM Rational to define and manage requirements, and provide traceability and alignment with business processes as part of the full development lifecycle and linking them directly to the adjudication processing business.

·        Used IBM Rational ClearQuest Test Manager to allow users to perform test planning and test execution on new JAVA screens from mainframe CICS transaction or WEB processing from the INTRANET. Built and personalized ClearQuest framework for querying, reporting and storage. Test assets are stored in a database with access to the data through the ClearQuest Application Programming Interface.

Discover Card, Chicago, IL, Contract Sr. Project Lead of Mainframe Data Security Systems Mar 2006 – Mar 2008

·        As Lead Security Consultant, I negotiated mainframe and server network based data security system projects to establish company responsibility for authentication, authorization, encryption, and certificates/signatures, with TCP/IP, networking, firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, and systems security fundamentals projects.

·        Maintain user Ids and improved security access to business data by creating layered Data Architecture from mainframe DB2 data to second tier Operational Data Store (ODS), and third tier Enterprise Data Warehouse and Data Marts using group profiles access, user groups, and dataset profiles.

·        Responsible for creating RACF process Ids used in batch jobs and WEB access to mainframe data.  

·        Analyzed business application programs written in CICS, COBOL, DB2, Assembler, JCL, and CICS programs utilizing RACF data security system tools and MS Project for project managing and QMF for data models.  Analyzed Security Policies requirements to ensure compliance with all current policy and procedures. Use Visio to layout design flow.

·        CICS/TS in a SYSPLEX environment that support MQ and CICS transactions server processing.

·        Received server security request from MQ messages sent to the queue or via CICS transactions from the WEB server.

·        Interfaced between mainframe and UNIX server FTP application/AS400 based systems.  Also interfaced between HR Files and LDAP authorization system and RACF ids and participated in Active Directory updates.

·        Support Websphere Message Queuing Series product (WMQ), distributed application via TCP/IP address. 

·        Production Support (Day and Night on call) for RACF production system applications.

·        As part of the Disaster Recovery Team used IBM DFSMSdss utility for mainframe host system backup and recovery functions at both the data set and volume levels to restore data saved in offsite tapes and volumes.  I was lead analyst for most mainframe Restore Program which planned system test of all data restores of vital system packs during disaster recovery tests.

·        Managed DB2 SQL using QMF and DB2 utilities, created QMF stored procedures to EXEC from JCL PROCs. 

·        Liaisons between upper management and Technical leads and other project managers for business requirements. 

·        Securely maintained DB2/CICS programs, CICS Regions, and Starter tasks in TSO/ISPF using RACF. 

·        Secured change management and used ENDEVOR to safeguard all security programs and change control.   

·        Added Assembler code to existing Assembler programs for mainframe production databases updates. 

United Airlines, Chicago, Illinois, Consultant Sr. Data Security Analyst May 2005 – Mar 2006

·        As Project Manager, Analyzed Security Policies requirements to convert ACF2 security system programs to comply with current policy and procedures on United's five mainframe systems, Unimatic, Cosmo, General Services, Mileage Plus, and Apollo as well as Distributed Systems and Galileo's Network for United using MS PROJECT.

·        Wrote JCL jobs to execute COBOL, assembler, VSAM, EASYTRIEVE, and SAS programs accessing DB2 databases.

·        Used FileAID to view data and XPEDITOR test programs batch and online CICS programs.

·        Received security requests from MQ messages sent to the queue broker via CICS transactions from the WEB server.

·        Created new programs for reporting and data passed from system SMF records which created specific ACF2 security reports; also programmed reports using SAS database for input. 

·        Responsible for authentication, authorization, data sensitivity, encryption, certificates/signatures, firewalls apps.

·        Documented all work done on the system and created user manuals and documentation for users of the reports and for other programs and scheduled JCL jobs using CA7 and maintained all programs in PANVALET and used CHANGEMAN to migrate from test to production.

·        Created management reports on Visual Basic programs and GUI systems from mainframe data downloaded from an IMS system sent by FTP to the UNIX servers.  ORACLE used on UNIX and Visual Basic used on WINDOWS server applications and GUI systems depending on what reports and the manager’s requests.

·        Use Excel spreadsheet for project plan and Visio to design the flow of the system.  

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Baltimore, Maryland, Consultant/Programmer Analyst, December 2004 – May 2005   

·        Built data models and system diagrams flowcharting in order to convert legacy data (IMS, DB2, flat files) to server data (ORACLE) on a new development project using IBM DB2 utility unloads in order to unload DB2 data into unload files and load into ORACLE database on the server to create new membership database.

·        Required heavy data mapping structure diagrams, data modeling, QMF, and SPUFI inquiries. 

·        Also wrote new batch COBOL programs with embedded SQL to retrieve data from DB2. 

·        MQ Series to allow message CICS processing queues assigned to CICS regions.   CICS transactions to allow DB2 applications to receive server data or vice versa.

·        Using CICS debugging tool such as CEDF, also online XPEDITER to resolve testing bugs and make changes accordingly on one mainframe system and used problem solving techniques to resolve test issues request from users and another mainframe system requirements.   

·        Design new CICS program to retrieve message from the MQ to load data back into DB2 and VSAM files on the mainframe from the UNIX server box, which data on the UNIX box was converted from ORACLE data.    

·        Created DB2 SQL Select statement with OUTER and INNER Joins to specify columns from multiple tables and UNION rows form multiple tables based on data flow diagrams and data modeling.  

·        Scheduled JCL jobs using CA7 once unit and acceptance test was complete.

·        Created QMF stored procedures to interface with JCL stored PROC for management reporting.

Wells Fargo Bank, Phoenix, Arizona, Consultant Analyst (Data Security), December 2003 – December 2004

·        Managed Security Policies requirements to convert ACF2/RACF security programs to TOP SECRET security system programs authentication, authorization, data sensitivity, encryption, and certificates/signatures, and firewalls apps.

·        Worked mainly on the ACF2 side to interpret current processes and ACF2 security code for updates and conversions.  Some programs were written in assembler/CICS on-line programs. 

·        Maintained CICS programs in production CICS Regions in a TSO environment and Starter tasks region. 

·        Created new EASYTRIEVE and SAS programs for the security conversions to create flat file data that and then programmed into SAS database using SAS version 8 and some DB2 database for input to reporting systems.  

·        Added Assembler code to existing Assembler programs for mainframe production databases updates. 

·        Documented all work done on the system and created user manuals and documentation for users of the reports and for other programs.  Scheduled JCL jobs using CA7.

Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio, Consultant Business Analyst / Programmer, May 2003 – December 2003

·        Analyzed and mapped data conversion project in order to allow newly acquired processes from another bank to process in 5/3 Bank Merchant processes; conversion plans includes CA-Endeavor, Panvalet. 

·        Maintained CICS programs in production CICS Regions in a TSO environment.

·        Created new COBOL 370 programs for the conversion in a mainframe environment, wrote JCL to test programs using test data created from product GDG files. 

·        Added Assembler code to existing Assembler programs for mainframe production databases updates. 

·        Converted Assembler Language programs to COBOL programs. 

·        Documented all work done on the system and created user manuals and documentation for users of the reports.

City of Mesa, Arizona, Consultant Business Analyst / Programmer, July 2001 – May 2003

·        Managed a conversion project from an Excel spreadsheet, Interacted with users of the legacy and server systems to determine the most efficient mapping of Mainframe files to server files for CIS Billing System. 

·        Main job function was to Analyze and develop mainframe and SQL Server processes to convert IMS database to flat files for FTP to server boxes for ORACLE load tables ERP system (PeopleSoft HR data product). 

·        Wrote program specifications from user’s requirements and in most cases programmed new conversion programs from specification documentation for Windows, UNIX, and Linux security requirements. 

·        Wrote ACF2 and LDAP authentication procedures to Integrate AD and LDAP directory stores for authentication.

·        Also, enhance mainframe programs written in IMS, DB2, EASYTRIEVE and EASYTRIEVE PLUS, and COBOL to create flat file for download to server.  Some VSAM programs need conversion, as well as JCL procedures enhancements and new development. Developed specification documentation for new SQL Server programmers to create new Visual C++ programs and other server programs including Visual Basic connection users. 

·        Analyzed and developed specifications documentation for the new GIS system to be used in conjunction with the new CIS Billings (BANNER) system on the ORACLE server box.  Wrote SQL code using PL/SQL to interact with ORACLE Databases and Windows 2000 Advanced Server was the server operating system used for the Billing System line-of business applications and e-commerce for scalability and reliability features, such as clustering, and most designed scenarios. Some JAVA strips development used to transfer files from server to server.

·        Developed interface and conversion programs that route data to and from the simpler EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) formats.

Arizona Power Service(APS), Phoenix, AZ, Sr. Consultant / Analyst, January 2000 – July 2001

·        While supporting Billing processes and programs on the mainframe, main job function was to maintain and enhance mainframe programs written in CICS, DB2, and COBOL. 

·        Testing Online EXPEDITER for CICS and Batch COBOL program and JCL procedures.

·        I created test data via moving DB2 rows from production table to test tables using a utility called "Move for DB2". 

·        I use File-Aid for DB2 to manipulate the rows on the table in the test environment.  Changed some IMS programs and made enhancements to MFS Screens. 

·        Wrote RACF Security Procedures and assembly code to process some security code.

·        Interacted with client server programs such as C++ and Visual C++ and some Visual Basic and Crystal reports.  Used ACCESS databases on daily bases to generate graph Reports. 

·        Changed mainframe programs and JCL using CHANGEMAN product.  Wrote many SQL queries in QMF and some TSO JCL SPUFI.  

·        Used server database and Windows’ SQL server technologies for the server operating system and Billing System applications and e-commerce for scalability and reliability features, such as clustering, and most designed scenarios.

American Express, Phoenix, AZ, Consultant Business Analyst / Programmer, May 1999 – January 2000

·        Gathered customer information from many users of the system and converted Corporate Finance & Reporting mainframe data (IMS, DB2, SAS, VSAM, and Flat Files) from mainframe application into down load files sent to file server via FTP. 

·        Wrote RACF Security procedures and some ACF2 depending on the mainframe environment.

·        Loaded server data files into server databases (ACCESS, SYBASE, or TEXT Files) using server programs and utilities based on the need and complication of the system.

·        Created Visual Basic programs to view and update databases and created Crystal Reports for reporting.  Created SYBASE databases from mainframe programs and link into the SYBASE database via ODBC link from Visual Basic programming, and/or link into SYBASE and ACCESS databases via ODBC link from Crystal Software programming.  

·        Normalized SYBASE database by create related tables with primary and foreign key indexes.  Developed links to other SYBASE and ACCESS tables linking software from Crystal and Visual Basic programs.             

 Avnet Inc., Chandler, AZ, Consultant - Sr. Programmer / Analyst, June 1998 – May 1999

·        Responsible for the analysis, development, and deployment of over 10 systems and some 1,000 programs in a COBOL environment using such databases as IMS, VSAM, and ISAM “flat” files for a Year 2000 project. 

·        Most IMS programs were written in APS (code generator).  Installed new version of utility software package VISION: REPORT (QUIKJOB) for Y2K enhancements.

·        Update GENTRAN EDI files and JCL. 

·        Used utility software programs such as QUICKJOB to create reports and generate files.  Used Lotus Notes Database schemas to ensure source code changes were authentic via check-in checkout process. 

·        Designed and developed new front-end objects to access new legacy data from database file server via FTP with ORACLE application in Developer 2000 with forms 6.0 web enabled front end and ORACLE backend which involves lots of procedures, function and triggers on the mainframe using JCL and PROCs.

American Express, Phoenix, AZ, Consultant Business Analyst, September 1997 – June 1998

·        While on the Triumph System, I used Method 1 Life Cycle Methodology and participated in the deployment of Triumph Applications in a COBOL II environment using such databases as DB2, VSAM, and ISAM “flat” files. 

·        As project manager, lead the team on gathered information from an online CICS environment via Install 1.  Using in-house utility programs, generated JCL jobs, I-O modules, copybooks, and compiled load modules. 

·        Used Lotus Notes Database schemas to ensure source code changes were authentic via check-in checkout process.  Accessed the mainframe via DynaComm and update project plan.  

·        Used Microsoft Word to develop U950 user specifications, T240 working storage definition, and T215s executable definition and specifications. 

·        Used Visio to develop application flow charts.  Used Microsoft Excel to develop T910C component test and T930C component test conditions.  Used SPUFI, PLATINUM, and FILEAID test tools on DB2 databases, VSAM files, and ISAM Flat files.            

·        Used EZEDIT/ISPF to change program source code.  Supported Production, and Test JCL releases of 97.2, 98.1.5 and 98.2.  Participated in team events and contributed to the Coaching and Development of other team members. Created GENTRAN EDI files and FTP in the JCL.

Honeywell (Allied Signal), Sr. Programmer / Analyst and Project Leader, September 1993 – June 1997

·        As a Project Lead of Tactical Solutions in Engines I/S for quick turnaround projects, and developed procedures and processes for the Tactical Solution Group and Technical Publication/Provisioning System. 

·        Interacting with users of the system for new requirements.  Also, responsible for creating useable database files for TSO driven users from a TOTAL Database, and for creating reports using EASYTRIEVE.  Also, was responsible for maintaining a Legacy System, which will require new processing in the future to convert from code generated languages such as TELON.  Generated TELON code using DB2 and IMS databases. 

·        Also, responsible for designing and creating a new DB2 Database from Technical Pub. IPC Legacy Data, and for writing the programming specifications and delegated assignments for the development of the programs.  The environment was IBM 30XX under MVS utilizing TOTAL and DB2 Databases.

·        Responsible for the Implementation of Procurement/D System.  Duty included analyzing the conversion process from a TOTAL Legacy System to an IMS DB/DC MACPAC/D and Procurement /D System.  Also, responsible for creating statistical reports using EASYTRIEVE, and for assembling programs in VIASOFT, and analyzing the progression of Procurement/D Programs via VIASOFT.

 American Express, Phoenix, Arizona, Contractor Analyst, August 1992 – September 1993

·        On contract assignment, Wrote and maintained COBOL programs for statistical analysis for management review and evaluation of potential card member accounts. 

·        Analyst for Systems includes Global Risk Management System (GRMS), Mother Maiden Name (MMN), Profitability Modeling, and Student Card System (SCS).  Each project demanded very strong skills in System Analysis, Program Development, IMS DB and DC, DB2, JCL PROCEDURES, COBOL, and sound verbal skills for interacting with users of the systems.

State of Illinois, Springfield, IL, Contractor Analyst, April 1989 – August 1992

·        As part of a consulting team responsible for the business requirement analysis, system analysis, system design, program development and integration, and implementation of a State Provided Group Insurance Systems. 

·        Also, was responsible for the analysis, coding and testing of IMS DB/DC programs, with heavy user interface from users at Family Services and Child Welfare.  Along with responsible for utilizing MFS to assemble all screens and coding all programs using COBOL II, also responsible for generating detailed reports from the DB2 Table using the DB2 SPUFI processing environment, including SQL statements. 

·        Used TELON to generate COBOL programs and IMS Screens. Was also responsible for generating PSB for all programs and the DBD for each test database.  Also, was responsible for creating CLIST to test each on-line menu and module in the BTS environment.

·        Was responsible for a Corrections System for State insurance coverage, which updates Procedure System to allow backlog overrides to insurance information dating back in time.  The system maintained the current Group Insurance Membership Database (IMS DB/DC), and also maintained a new Database Table (DB2) created to keep track of all Group Insurance Membership Records edited using this procedure. 

El Paso Natural Gas Co., El Paso, TX, Contractor Programmer Analyst, September 1988 ‑‑ April 1989 

·        Utilized output data from another natural gas company as input to the new system, assigned to support the Natural Gas Accounting System including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Equipment Inventory functions.  Specific duties included analysis of IMS DC programs to improve production stability.  In a related project, implemented WANG on‑line programs using COBOL WANG/MVS on‑line Utilities Systems.

ARKLA Gas Co., Shreveport, LA, Contractor Technical Writer/Analyst July 1988 ‑‑ September 1988

·        Project Started well before I started with the company.  For a different Natural Gas Utility, analyzed and reorganized IMS DL/I programs for the corporate accounting system.  The process allowed rollback of the IMS database transactions in a CICS environment.  Also, developed communication routines between Natural/DLI and CICS/DLI.

U. S. West Communication (QWEST), Phoenix, AZ, Programmer/Analyst, February 1987 ‑‑ July 1988

·        For a Regional Communications Company, implemented and maintained an Inventory Maintenance Control System.  The system heavily utilized structured programming methods.  Responsible for all phases of testing and troubleshooting.  All work was developed using COBOL and PERKIN ELMER On‑line/Batch Concurrent Operating System and Screen Design Aid.

G'TECH Corporation, Phoenix, AZ, Operation Support Specialist, March 1984 ‑‑ February 1987

·        Utilized heavy Job Control Language (JCL) skills.  Submitted JCL Procedures, backed up production databases, and executed run control procedure on many of the JCL batch utilities.  Promoted to a System Support Team (Technical Support) which helped identified system concern problems.  All work done in an IBM mainframe environment.

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