Summary





Experienced in the Management, Architecture, Business and Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Logical and Physical Design, Programming, QA/Systems/Unit Testing and Support of Systems since 1975.
Full Project and SDLC responsibilities, Level estimates. Extensive Client/User Interface at all business and corporate levels, Requirements Analysis and Definition, Project Management and Planning, Functional Specifications, Data Mapping, Detail Design, Programming, System and Unit Testing and Documentation.
Possesses a strong and diverse technical skill set with solid experience and knowledge in environments like Health Insurance/HIPAA, Accounting, Banking, Brokerage, Communications, Consumer Finance, Manufacturing, Messaging, Retail and others.
A motivated individual with excellent communication, managerial, interpersonal and technical skills.
Articulate and creative, offering innovative and practical solutions. A hands-on professional with a proven record of success.
Technologies : Hardware : IBM Mainframe, IBM PC, MAC
Operating Systems : z/OS, OS/390 OS/MVS, DOS/VSE, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Languages : COBOL II/COBOL, BAL/Assembler, C, RPG II, JCL
Data Bases : DB2, VSAM, BDAM, ISAM, IAM, IDMS, IMS
PC Software : Office, Project, Near and Far, MS Visio, Team Track, ClearQuest
Mainframe Software : XML, MQSeries, TSO/SPF, SWIFT, CICS Command and Macro, EDI, SunGard, Finalist, ACP/PARS, Giles, CMS, Librarian, Panvalet, Roscoe, OS Utilities, FileAid, Intertest, Xpediter, Easytrieve Plus, Endevor, OPC/CA11, ZEKE
03/07 ACS MMIS Healthcare Tallahassee, FL to Present Systems Development Senior Specialist/Project Manager
Skill Sets Utilized z/OS, COBOL II, JCL, VSAM, CICS, ZEKE, Project, Office, ClearQuest
Prepared detailed specifications from which programs is written.
Applied configuration management procedures for changes to the operating system files and software.
Performed associated process studies, research investigations and requirements analyses of all aspects of communications and telecommunications system, etc., by applying statistical/analytical and modeling or engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in specialized areas.
Participated in the development and preparation of documentation for but not limited to, procedural, program and user documentation.
Designed, developed, installed, implemented, tuned, documented and maintained databases, database dictionaries ; monitored standards and procedures and integrated systems through database design and administration.
Worked with users to ensure successful system implementation ; assisted in user training.
Provided guidance and assistance in training of less experienced staff.
Researched and written portions of technical proposals.
Maintained state-of-the-art knowledge and compiled information into recommendations and analyses.
10/04 State of NJ Higher Education Student Assistance Authority HESAA Trenton, NJ to 03/07 Senior Applications Integrator
Skill Sets Utilized z/OS, COBOL II, Assembler, JCL, DB2, VSAM, CICS, OPC/CA11, MS Office
Applications Services Project Leader for IS Processing Improvement Project PIP. Project involves setting new standards for JCL and Procs across ALL systems, monitoring Production nightly process for defects regarding JCL, recommending improvements and periodic meeting and reporting to Operations, Technology Services and Executive management. Created a pilot project of new JCL and Procs for testing purposes.
Collaborated with Technology Services to define requirements for SCLM Software Configuration Library Manager. Configured and installed SCLM projects on the Test LPAR for application testing purposes. Tasks included designing a library structure, identifying types of data to control, determining languages required, defining SLCM controls and modifying project and language definitions. Defined and implemented stricter ACF2 security access for interim Library Management system until SCLM is in place.
Created, customized and maintained execution JCL and Procs regarding the upgrade to z/OS Operating System. Worked closely with Technology Services to ensure Application Services successful transition to z/OS. Provided assistance and support as required.
Provided TCP/IP AFX Backend back-up support and monitoring for inbound FTP datasets for General Revenue, TERP, Citigroup and Lockbox files, etc.
Planned and coordinated multiple offsite Disaster Recovery efforts at SunGard in Philadelphia for Application Services.
Planned and coordinated upgrade to DB2v7 with Technology Services and Applications Services.
Maintained legacy systems utilizing Assembler/BAL and COBOL. Maintained PROCS, JCL and CLISTs in a z/OS TSO/SPF environment.
Duties included process and system re-engineering ; building new components to meet competitive business needs ; project planning and control in a team environment ; all phases of project life cycle, Applications support.
Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective actions.
03/03 Intelligent Search Technology Brewster, NY to 10/04 Senior Software Specialist
Skill Sets Utilized z/OS, COBOL II, C, Assembler, JCL, VSAM, CICS
Designed and developed CICS interface for ISTwatch anti-terrorist tracking software utilizing data spaces and access registers to provide performance for memory management routines.
Modified and developed batch Cobol, Assembler/BAL and C programs and subroutines for ISTwatch and NameSearch name and address correction software for Z/OS and OS/390
Provided training, assistance and advice to non-Mainframe personnel regarding JCL, Proc and other Mainframe matters. Acted as liaison between Mainframe user personnel and IST non-Mainframe employees.
Wrote, designed and produced user documentation for Mainframe products.
Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective actions.
10/01 Self-Employed Statewide in NJ to 03/03 Vice President
Due to the tragic events of 09/11, the uncertainties of the IT industry in the New York Metropolitan area forced a temporary career change.
Served as an account representative for family owned and operated gourmet food distribution company. Responsible for Inventory, Billing and Disposition of domestic and international high-end food products and giftware for corporate clients throughout New Jersey.
Advised clients on all matters concerning sales and display of all products.
Directed and managed staff of 10 full-time employees.
02/01 HIP Health Plans New York, NY to 09/01 Business Analyst
Skill Sets Utilized MS Office
Created and presented High Level requirements documents and Executive summaries of HIPAA to appropriate Business Users and Partners. Attended senior level meetings as required.
Identified Administrative Solutions like : 1 Full Conversion of existing HIP data formats to new HIPAA standards 2 Evaluation of Middleware products 3 Complete replacement of HIP systems 4 Advocation of Bridges and Filters 5 Outsourcing 6 Utilizing a Translation Clearinghouse.
Defined Project Scope and Compliance Methodology.
Defined Internal and External Communication requirements and determining usage of identifiers, transactions, code sets, etc.
Developed Gap Analysis Process Flow utilized to generate Data Repository analysis and program specifications to greater simplify remediation as required.
Created and presented mapping documents for Enrollments and Premium Payments ASC X12N 834 and 820 transactions and performed initial analysis of the additional 7 EDI transaction types 270 271 276 277 278 835 and 836
06/99 Citibank New York, NY to 02/01 Project Manager/Business Analyst
Skill Sets Utilized z/OS, MQ Series, XML, MS Office managed a 5 - person team developing MQSeries Message Data Mapping requirements in order translate from XML to Legacy Systems both SWIFT and non-SWIFT and vice-versa, utilizing DTDs for a web based Citibank Global project. Responsible for interviewing and hiring entire team.
Prepared and presented overall SIT Systems Integration Test through Production Implementation Project Plans, SIT Test Plans, SDLC Level estimates, Logical Endpoint documents and Global Interface Control Documents for the middleware product at senior management and business area meetings in New York, Tampa, London and Singapore. Delivered oral and written presentations for overall project requirements. Demonstrated skillful communication and negotiation skills.
Produced data mapping program specifications for the IBM MQSI middleware developers. Prepared requirements for creating new MQSeries queues as required.
Coordinated upgrades between front end, middleware and back end legacy systems utilizing Team Track.
Implemented new procedures for Mapping Document Change Control providing a more stable middleware environment.
Assisted subordinates and supervisors in identifying and resolving problems. Consulted with clients to determine their needs and priorities.
06/98 Horizon BlueCross BlueShield of NJ Newark, NJ to 05/99 Project Leader/Systems Analyst
Skill Sets Utilized OS/MVS, COBOL II, JCL, VSAM, MS Office
Solely responsible for analysis, design and implementation of a Batch Inquiry system for the Medicare Fraud and Medical Review areas. This unique and innovative system allowed users to request YTD Claims History data residing on Mainframe Magnetic Tape files to be downloaded to individual PC's utilizing IBM PC/3270 Ver 4.0. The request inquiry represented over two-dozen key fields like Paid Dates, Provider, Type of Bill, Revenue Codes, etc. The selected records could be transmitted back to the user and printed on a hard-copy report. This 'home-grown approach contributed to profitability by eliminating the need for a more expensive PC-based product LOLA Plus.
Supervised small user group in the scheduling of a Y2K Test Plan for the Health Care Finance Administration HCFA. This included Baseline Analysis, Regression and Integration Testing, Future Date Testing and Compliance Testing. The comprehensive schedule included both Batch and Online components.
Performed various maintenance tasks for both Batch and Online systems as required by HCFA for local compliance.
08/97 Merrill Lynch New York, NY to 06/98 Team Leader
Skill Sets Utilized OS/MVS, COBOL II, Assembler, JCL, VSAM, CICS OPC/CA11
Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective actions for Merrill Lynch's elite 24/7 SWAT Production Support team. As part of a group effort, monitored over 30000 nightly job streams providing continuous direction and assistance to all application areas.
Successfully handled problems of varying natures like system and user abends, data transmission and scheduling errors and Y2K support. Coordinated key ad-hoc re-run requests utilizing OPC/CA11.
Demonstrated skillful communication and technical abilities while providing immediate problem resolutions.
Responsibilities included modifications of production Programs, PROCS, JCL etc., and extensive user/programmer interface as required.
01/97 Morgan Stanley and Co. New York, NY to 08/97 Team Leader
Skill Sets Utilized OS/MVS, COBOL II, JCL, VSAM, CICS
Solely responsible for the Inventory and Assessment of the ENTIRE COBOL environment for Morgan Stanley regarding Y2K compliance.
The Inventory process included identification of all active modules involving nearly 1700 programs, JCL PROCs, CICS Trans IDs, Load Modules, relationships Calls/Called by and User responsibility. This process was achieved by utilizing GILES software product and 'home-grown' tools developed by our team.
The Assessment process included identification of all problematic date references. Extensive reports were produced and given to appropriate area managers. This process was labor intensive utilizing GILES to a small degree but, relying on manual examination and 'home-grown' tools. The effort produced a false positive rate of less than 5 per cent.
05/96 Bank of New York New York, NY to 01/97 Team Leader
Skill Sets Utilized OS/MVS, COBOL II, JCL, VSAM, CICS, Endevor, Easytrieve
As a member of the Unit Investment Trust UIT area, was solely responsible for the consolidation of all client Equity Daily Evaluation Reports utilizing AFP Advanced Function Printing. This effort greatly improved functionality and readability.
Standardized these reports by the addition of Daily Expenses, Net Expenses, Net Cash and Total Income Assets etc. Included the addition of Deferred Sales Charge which improved the client's ability to assess the correct Public Offering Price POP.
participated in maintenance of various legacy CICS systems, the addition of Commissions and SEC fees required by the Evaluation consolidation effort.
10/75 Organizational Summary - Details Available Upon Request to 05/96 Consultant and Full-Time Employee
Sandoz
E R Squibb and Sons
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Prudential Insurance Co
McKinsey and Co
Merrill Lynch multiple assignments
Chase Manhattan Bank multiple assignments
Vista Concepts multiple assignments
ADP multiple assignments
Bell Atlantic/Verizon
Royal Bank of Scotland
Bankers Trust Company
First Chicago Trust Company
Drexel Burnham Lambert
United States Lines
Chemical Bank
Marsch and McLennan
AT and T/American Bell
RCA
American Broadcasting Co
Avis
Associates Corporation of North America
Beneficial Finance Corp
Common Bros Inc
Petrie Stores


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