Douglas Sands

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EDP Operation Specialist at Minnesota Lottery
Douglas Sands's Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States, United States
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About Douglas Sands

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in Computer Operations and/or Technical SupportProfessional Experience:I have worked as a programmer using RPGIII, RPGLE, RPGIV, and other flavors for about three years. I have been a Computer Operator, Production Scheduler, Production Control Lead, Programmer, etc. since my graduation from college in 1984. My education hasn't stopped there. I have taken some IBM courses, Help Systems (Robot for the AS/400), Online computer courses (RPG classes through WITC), books (HTML, Java, Web Design, etc.) and learned on my own creating and maintaining web sites.Specialties: i-Series Computer Operations, i-Series RPG Programming, i-Series Job Scheduling (Robot), C/L Programming, SDA

Douglas Sands's Current Company Details

EDP Operation Specialist at Minnesota Lottery
Douglas Sands Work Experience Details
  • Minnesota Lottery
    Edp Operation Specialist
    Minnesota Lottery Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
    Roseville, Mn, Us
    Monitored and operated various computer systems, peripheral devices and environmental equipment associated with the Minnesota State Lottery headquarters computer center operations. Monitored the stability of the system, and analyzed and prepared documentation for system activities. Monitored and directed production control work and performed daily back up of system database. Maintained the computer room supplies and assures office security.
  • Best Buy
    Incident Manager
    Best Buy Dec 2018 - Dec 2018
    Richfield, Minnesota, Us
    Worked as a contractor at Best Buy monitoring various types of incidents though out the company and getting the required support involved in the resolution.
  • Ditech, A Walter Company
    Operations Analyst
    Ditech, A Walter Company Mar 2014 - Jan 2018
    Worked as an Operations Analyst monitoring multiple i-Series, Unix, SQL Servers, MSP, and other platforms. Performed nightly processing including daily/monthly/quarterly/yearly task list functions, backups, trouble shooting, etc.
  • Bioscrip
    Production Processing Lead
    Bioscrip Oct 2005 - Mar 2014
    Denver, Co, Us
    Managed a Production Processing team making sure claims are processed in a timely manner. Our team did troubleshooting for any processes that terminated abnormally. Ensured that Account Manager's requests are being made in a timely manner. We worked closely with the applications people, programmers, Help Desk, etc. Also, implemental in evaluating, installing, testing, and managing software packages such as Scheduling packages, monitoring software, Change Control software, backup automation, etc. Primarily responsible for a manual Change Control Process.
  • Greentree Servicing
    Lead Computer Operator
    Greentree Servicing Oct 2001 - Oct 2005
    Worked as a Lead Operator on second shift performing various tasks such as Production Processing, monitoring various systems, mentoring fellow co-workers, trouble shooting, backups, etc.
  • Alliance Software Development (Taymark)
    Programmer Analyst
    Alliance Software Development (Taymark) Aug 2000 - Sep 2001
    Programmed in many versions of RPG on various applications such as Billing, A/R, A/P, etc. Worked quit a bit with SDA (Screen Design Aid), subfiles, etc. to integrate these applications together.
  • Next Day Gourmet (Formerly Superior Products Mfg)
    Programmer/Telephony
    Next Day Gourmet (Formerly Superior Products Mfg) Sep 1998 - Mar 2000
    Worked on various programming projects(RPG) that my manager delegated to me. Performed maintenance on existing programs as well as developed new ones. Also, maintained a Nortel Telephone system to ensure all needs were met.
  • H. B. Fuller
    Production Scheduler
    H. B. Fuller Aug 1996 - Sep 1998
    Primary functions included monitoring production jobs, profile setups, year-end coordination of production jobs, administration of the Robot software package, provided backup helpdesk support, troubleshooting, provided backup to the third shift coverage, Query and C/L programming, Screen Design Aid programming, and many other functions.
  • Esp Software Services
    Consultant
    Esp Software Services Jan 1995 - Sep 1998
    Us
    HBFullerProvided lead help desk support, computer operations, and Production Scheduling for the AS/400 environment and Novell Networks. Provided basic and advanced training to fellow colleagues in areas such as C/L and Query. Wrote C/L, Query, and Screen Design Aid applications as needed. Assisted in the maintaining and monitoring of the Robot Scheduling system and assisted in the setup of user profiles and menu maintenance. Ensured that documentation was current and started mainstreaming processes like microfiching and laser printing.CargillProvided help desk and computer operations support to the Corn Milling Division. Troubleshot AS/400 and PC problems. Ensured that nightly and monthly processing executed on schedule and completed normally, wrote queries and C/L programs, provided graphing information to the I/T staff, assisted in the maintenance of the Menu Systems on the AS/400s, and updated documentation
  • Cargill
    Computer Operator
    Cargill Jan 1995 - Dec 1996
    Wayzata, Minnesota, Us
    Provided help desk and computer operations support to the Corn Milling Division. Troubleshot AS/400 and PC problems. Ensured that nightly and monthly processing executed on schedule and completed normally, wrote queries and C/L programs, provided graphing information to the I/T staff, assisted in the maintenance of the Menu Systems on the AS/400s, and updated documentation
  • H.B. Fuller
    Production Scheduler/Helpdesk
    H.B. Fuller Sep 1991 - Dec 1994
    Vadnais Heights, Mn, Us
    Primary functions included monitoring production jobs, profile setups, year-end coordination of production jobs, administration of the Robot software package, provided backup helpdesk support, troubleshooting, provided backup to the third shift coverage, Query and C/L programming, Screen Design Aid programming, and many other functions.
  • Universal Pensions, Inc.
    Computer Operator
    Universal Pensions, Inc. Mar 1989 - Aug 1991
    Primary functions included execution of monthly reports, distribution of those reports, and Query programming in pension plan applications. Other functions included supervising and training backup operator for full time operations, forms purchasing, report requests, updating system/procedure documentation, trouble shooting, etc.
  • St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center
    Senior Computer Operator
    St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center Aug 1984 - Mar 1989
    Primary functions included the execution of patient billing. Other functions included report distribution, conversion of diskettes to tape, Personal Services administration, supervising monthend billing procedures, some C/L and RPGIII programming, generating requested reports, enhance operational procedures along with updating documentation, maintaining the Hawkeye package, troubleshooting, and many other functions.

Douglas Sands Skills

Troubleshooting Ibm Iseries Software Documentation Technical Support Data Center Management Business Analysis Programming Microsoft Office Testing Servers Sdlc Visio Business Process Improvement Vendor Management Software Development Life Cycle Sql Sda As400

Douglas Sands Education Details

  • Alexandria Technical College
    Alexandria Technical College
    Computer Programming
  • Willmar Senior High School
    Willmar Senior High School
    General

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