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Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Meet with clients to understand their needs and goals, and assess their current technology solutions.Design applications and other products that run on the server architecture.Troubleshooting, developing and/or debugging applications.Writing and maintaining code using RPG, RPGLE, RPG Free, CLLE, SQLRPGLE and other relevant languagesOptimizing system performance and ensuring data integrity and security.Collaboration with others to deliver high quality software solutions that meet the needs of the organizationAny additional task as assigned.

Maintain current system applications related to the processing of credit card transactions to issue reward points to the iDine network.Develop applications for the processing of credit card transactions related to issue rewards to members based on branded cards.Write documentation on all existing in-house processes so they can be used by the operations team in case of any issues during daily processing.Knowledge sharing with all team members to eliminate knowledge silos and expand education on iSeries capabilities.Utilize IBM AS/400 application tools, DB2, use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Project, RDi, Azure Devops, Turnover and Client Access

Manage technical activities related to the programming of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) files in the Distrack applicationMigrate EDI from Gentran to IBM Sterling, InFlight data management (B2B)Interface with business users and functional analysts to identify the companies’ business requirementsDevelopment of value-added enhancements, conforming to the system development life cycleDesign applications and work with business analysts and users to complete UATUtilize IBM AS/400 application tools, DB2, use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Project, RDi, Azure Devops, Turnover and Client Access

Managed the maintenance, modification, enhancement and implementation of financial applications, including reservations, billing, accounts receivables, and wholesale travel systemsCreated RPG based applications for DOT compliance, insurance certification and incident reporting systems, using RPG and SQL based processesUtilized IBM AS/400 application tools, use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Project, Turnover, RDi, Azure Devops and Client Access.

Managed the development and implementation of quality web-based and mainframe applicationsManaged multiple projects concurrentlyCoded RPG based applications for E-commerce, inventory, distribution, pricing and tracking systems, using RPG and CL on IBM AS/400 using ALDONUtilized IBM AS/400 application tools, use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and Client AccessProvided code review for onshore and offshore development teamsDeveloped user friendly pseudo-code, used for the business analystsTrained the QA team to understand program codeCreated system flow documentation for end-users in order to understand the system architecture and file structuresManaged teams during the project lifecycle, including offshore developers to meet job expectations and timelinesProject ManagementMet financial objectives by preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actionsProvided support to the BA and QA teams during project developmentLiaison between IT and business teams, during project developmentImplemented E-commerce applications, increasing orders by 35%Managed project status meetings for internal staff management and management

Managed the development of quality conversion tools for ATM and Debit cardsCoded RPG based applications for ATM, Credit/Debit card processing and conversion systems using RPG, CL on IBM AS/400 using ALDONMS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and Client AccessUtilized IBM AS/400 application toolsTechnical support for the implementations business analystsAssisted the implementation business analyst team, providing support and troubleshoot any issues that are discovered in the process of the ATM/Debit cardsInstallation and setup of ATM/EFT transaction modules for financial software

Designer and Senior Programmer for Individual Life Administration System and Group Accident & Health SystemProject ManagementCoded RPG based applications for Life Insurance, Group Insurance, Claim Adjudication, Agent Commissions and G/L application systems, using RPG and CL on IBM AS/400.Utilized IBM AS/400 application tools, Aldon, use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and Client Access.Program design and installation of custom client insurance administration systems.Managed the support of system installations, after the delivery of the productProvided expert training to all customer departmentsProvided expertise in software management for billing, accounting, underwriting, actuarial functions, agent commissions and claims processing.Provided on-going technical supportRecognized for superior interpersonal communication skills dealing with customers

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Education record

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Computer Systems

B.S., Computer Systems Engineering