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Durham, Nc, Us

Durham, Nc, Us

Utilizing significant expertise on varied information delivery platforms and technologies and with the application of business knowledge, I evaluate, validate and recommend requirements and design for complex solutions using data assets housed within my organization. I support an Enterprise Data Warehouse, Datamarts, and evolving Big Data technologies and multiple delivery methods for consumption by analytic solutions. I act in both a tactical and strategic capacity representing Information Delivery (ID) in discussions on the development and implementation of solutions within the current IT Information Delivery ecosystem

Interpret and translate business speak into technical speak!• Utilized Agile development method as a Certified Scrum Master to ensure team completed deliverables each sprint• Initiated and maintained business, technical and outside vendor relationships that enabled me to be a reachable and reliable point of contact for the Information Delivery department• Trained, mentored, and provided constructive feedback to new Project Managers, Data Analysts, and Business Analysts• Analyzed data in EDW using Teradata SQL, SQL/400, and Business Objects to ensure data integrated correctly• Assisted with the development of logical and physical models used to enable the integration of multiple sources into the EDW and other data marts • Created designs, specifications, and solutions to integrate data into and extract data from the EDW and other data marts• Ensured that data integrated into the EDW was both accessible and usable by our Business Users.• Gathered business, functional, and technical requirements across multiple departments of the Enterprise to create automated solutions that enable business users, management, and outside vendors to make informed business decisions and answer business questions• Performed requirements traceability throughout the SDLC process to ensure that all requirements were met for projects• Delivered with a team a new EDW system that is more timely, complete, and simple to use, that was different from an older CDW system• Assisted with the extracting, transforming, and loading of very different sources into an EDW and other data marts• Delivered projects, enhancements, and fixes to the EDW system that were value add, useable and accessible to our internal business and IT users and external vendors. • Presented monthly production release activities (project deployments, enhancements and fixes) and the risks to the production environment to the VP of Information Solutions

Bloomfield, Ct, Us

• Performed Senior Team Lead duties involved in managing and supervising personnel and other resources to complete numerous projects from inception to production.• Performed architectural and technical reviews of both business and technical documentation and coding to ensure that systems and applications are robust and that standards are being adhered to including but not limited to EDI claim processing using 835 and 837 formats and HIPAA security and confidentiality regulations.• Responsible for the successful completion of the nightly incoming EDI Hospital and Provider Claims batch load process, either by being the Primary or Secondary On-call Support person.• Performed Interactive SQL and ADHOC programming to perform file updates to correct and/ or enhance the database for the end user.• Coordinated across multiple departments and Outside Vendors before, during and after implementation of a new or modified system and programming change.• Wrote and performed maintenance on programs using RPG II & III, RPG400, RPG ILE, RPG SQL, CL, COBOL and COBOL SQL programming languages on the IBM iSeries System.• Performed analysis, develop plans, perform programming and conduct End User training in the use of applications dealing with; EDI Claims Receipt, Processing and Status, Claims Payment Reports, Provider/Vendor Reports, Membership Reports, Contract Reporting, Outside Vendor Claims Processing(both EDI and other media), Banking Applications (specifically for Accounts Payable) support, Financial Reports, Provider/Membership Survey, CSC/Power MHS Software Release Custom Modifications, generation of Membership Group Claims Usage Reports and data files.• Developed and performed File Transfer, from the AS/400 to PC file and vice versa, applications using FTP, Reflections and RUMBA Software tools.• Produced ADHOC Queries for End Users using AS/400 Query Software and Interactive SQL.

• Programmed in RPG II, RPG III, and CL on the IBM System 38 computer.• Developed and modified interactive, file maintenance, and batch programs, using; RPG II, RPG III, CL, IBM QRY, DFU, SDA & SEU, dealing with; Inventory, Customer and Salesman Sales Analysis, Commissions, General Ledger, Billing, Purchasing, Warehouse Distribution, Routing, & file conversions(for mainframe conversion).• Developed, documented, and updated the 1st Shift Operator's run book and report summary guide. Developed and updated user documentation.• Instructed users and computer operators on the use of applications.• Made recommendations for and where to purchase needed computer equipment and supplies.• Configured and installed System 38 peripherals and PC's.• Responsible for performing the duties of the 1st and 2nd Shift Computer Operators when needed.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Data Processing

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