Assumed an expanded role as Business Analyst. Created functional specifications, supported testing, and created documentation to support software releases into a production environment. In addition, continued to develop and implement mainframe software applications. • Reduced backlog to a manageable level over the five month period.

Developed and implemented mainframe software applications, supporting the Oracle real-time Financial Data Repository (FDR) system. Project scope included: creation of technical specifications, application development, developing bug fixes and patches, functional testing, and managing migrations and implementations through the post process.• Participated in IT Transformation CTI Migration initiatives for external clients; reviewed requests, scheduled changeover, and coordinated the retirement of over 1000 legacy jobs, seamlessly transitioning to new processes on DB2 and Oracle platforms. Institutional subject matter expert, mentoring and coaching onsite and off-shore consultants, tracked and published weekly result reports and provided proof of cost savings.• Provided proactive analysis for the Datacom to DB2 conversion, assessing and mitigating potential negative impact to downstream FDR Oracle tables as a result of conversion. Performed regression testing, monitored performance, and communicated results to management.• Member of two-person team responsible for rewriting the Open Trades reporting system on the Oracle platform. Created and implemented matrix of complex test scenarios, collaborated with application developer to identify and correct issues, and partnered with SQA so that their testing could be based on what was already completed.• Created and executed concise functional specifications, technical documentation, and test plans with a focus on attention to detail.• As SME, created process documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer to support staff.• Participated in the Multi-Listed Cross Reference conversion, overseeing junior consultants in the implementation of new processing subroutines and interfaces within the existing DB2 extract process.• For client-focused data repositories, created, maintained and enhanced batch extracts from legacy accounting, custody and reference Datacom databases and batch loads to DB2 and Oracle databases.

Two-year sabbatical serving as member of the church’s leadership team.• Oversaw several groups within the church, focusing on developing and building teams, strengthening relationships, resolving conflicts, and providing teaching and motivation to strengthen the church.

Systems Officer • Senior member of Multicurrency Horizon Reference Team, evaluating, developing, maintaining, and supporting reference applications.• Diligently worked with IT and business personnel in assessing and responding to organizational requirements and provided technical solutions.Senior Systems Analyst • Analyzed and resolved problems with Multicurrency Horizon Reference System, including coding, technical support and maintenance, as well as introduction of new Euro-Dollar conversions into the system.• Responsible for identifying and resolving Y2K vulnerabilities.Senior Programmer Analyst• Expertly assessed, tested, coded, maintained, supported and documented Multicurrency Horizon Accounting and Derivatives applications.• Diligently provided round-the-clock technical support.