Achievements

Responsible for all computer operations running on a Hagen Systems Mark 10 machine .
Specific responsibilities included :
Performing configuration adjustments to maximize capacity and efficiency .
All reporting and systems maintenance

Designed , tested and implemented a new purchasing system written in BASIC

Education and Credentials Computer Programming and Accounting Certification - 1983
Rasmussen Business College , St.Paul , MN
References available upon request


Employment

November, 2006 -  April, 2009
Contractor

Systems Administrator for 800 AS/400 users 3500 total employees at Mesaba Airlines in Eagan, MN, providing all support for 2 AS/400 s 1 DR/ test and 1 production environment
Specific responsibilities include : Configuring and implementing new AS/400 Hardware
Operating system implementation and PTF upgrades
Setting up users on the AS/400 s
Setting up users and jobs in ROBOT
DR/back-up procedures on both systems
Support of all AS/400 job scheduling applications
Ensuring database integrity on both systems
Maintaining proper systems performance on both AS/400 s
Ensuring all AS/400 systems security
Interaction with third party vendors : PMI a FAA regulated Software product written by Aerosoft Inc which maintains the accuracy of flight data, purchasing, inventory management and parts integrity for the airline fleet
JDEdwards World 9.1
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Project lead for senior management-directed technical projects tasks include technical specification development, risk assessment, impact analysis, contingency planning, cost analysis and budgeting
Maintaining RPG III and RPGIV code to facilitate the airlines multi-platform needs

June, 2006 -  September, 2006
Contractor

Systems Developer responsible for a major production system upgrade to handle adjudication of all Blue Cross/Blue Shield prescription claims in Minnesota and Illinois
Specific responsibilities included : Design, coding, testing and implementation of real time automation process of account balance benefit packages, out-of-pocket expenses and life term benefits for plan participants
Technical proficiencies required : Languages/Utilities : RPG IV, RPG ILE, CL ILE and SQL
Change management tools : Turnover, ROBOT, Hawkeye, Insight and Service Desk Magic
General tools : Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office Suite

May, 1993 -  March, 2006
MIS Manager

Responsible for all applications, systems software, system hardware, system maintenance, system backups and system upgrades for the I-Series
Management of staff, 1 full time programmer and 1 full time computer operator along with multiple consultants

Designed, coded and implemented an entire MRP system for manufacturing and production of educational cassettes, videos and CD products
Designed, coded and implemented an entire ERP system for Order Entry, Distribution, Warehouse Management, Pick/Pack, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Purchasing, Marketing and Manifesting
Designed, coded and implemented an entire Human Resource/ Time tracking system
Designed, coded and implemented an entire Product Development and P/L system to track the production of elementary, middle school, high school and college level textbooks.
modified all systems for Y2K compliance
Technical proficiencies required : I-Series Languages/Utilities : RPG II, RPG III, RPG 400 RPG IV, RPG ILE, CL, CL ILE, SDA, DDS, OCL, TCP/IP, TWINAX, RLU and Genesis V 5th generation Applications Generator

Harris Data, Progen, Sequel, Pre-Y2K JD Edwards, Pitney-Bowes manifest system, Lansa

March, 1985 -  May, 1993
Programmer

Responsible for all business applications on a System 36/AS400 related to the Distribution, Warehousing, Purchasing of wholesale recreational vehicle OEM products.

Designed, coded and implemented trucking delivery system via zip code for delivery of products throughout the state of Minnesota.
Designed, coded and implemented an entire purchasing system

January, 1983 -  March, 1985
Programmer/Computer Operator