Focused and passionate mainframe developer with more than 15 years of experience supporting businesses, solving complex issues with a high level of mainframe expertise in developing software driven by structured COBOL specializing in Financials. Expert COBOL\DB2 mainframe developer using proven methods and techniques to achieve results. Articulate professional capable of supporting large groups and individuals confidently and empathetically.

Technical Proficiencies

Platforms: z\OS, MVS (Multiple Virtual Storage) OS, ROSCOE (Remote Operating System Conversational On-Line Environment), Compuware File-aid, Windows.

Tools: SYNCSORT; File-AID, Abend-AID, QMF (Query Management Facility), RPF (Reverse Path Forwarding, VSAM), ENDEVOR: Source Code Management, Release Management, ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode), GERS1 (Expense Reporting System), IT Consulting, Information Technology (IT), Systems Analysis, Program Development, Technical Project Management, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), User Experience (UX), System Testing, Business Development, Business Analysis, Departmental Analysis, Change Management, Regulatory Compliance, User Acceptance Testing, Needs Assessment, Cost Optimization, Resource Allocation, Risk Assessment, Team Building, Training, Workflow Management, Coaching, Mentoring, Systems Administration, Software Architecture, Quality Assurance (QA), Servers and Systems, Programming, Coding, Stakeholder Relations, Vendor Relations, Client Relationship Management (CRM), Strategic Planning, Data Management, Data Integrity, Information Management Systems, Security Integration, ITIL, Budgeting, Forecasting.

Databases: SQL Server, SQL DB2 (Relational Database Management System), dBase III, ADABAS, CA-7\OPC Schedulers.

Hardware: IBM Mainframe: TSO\ISPF, SPUFI, CICS; Burroughs Medium Systems Group (A3, A9, A12, A15); PERSETEL; Routers, Printers.

Languages: Structured COBOL, JCL,VSAM, EasyTrieve, Natural2, DataCom, IDEAL, BASIC.

Software: Walker Interactive Systems Management Modules AP [Accounts Payable], PO [Purchase Order] Management, AM [Asset Management], GL [General Ledger], EN [Encumbrance Accounting], Bank Reconciliation Software. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Walker background is all COBOL driven.