Develop and maintain logistics and transportation systems using Cobol on MVS OS/390, CICS, Java, Unix, DB2, Oracle, and Boomi. Vendor packages include Manhattan Warehouse Management and VoiceLink. Responsible for analysis, design, requirements gathering, programming, testing, integration, and installation.Introducing and promoting professional development practices, including coding standards, code inspection, QA throughout the SDLC, and Business Analysis. Improving internal IS team processes to reduce defects and increase productivity.

Managed the Retail Application Development dept., including Developers, QA Engineers, DBAs, and Systems Engineers.Responsible for all store systems across 89-store nationwide retail chain.Implemented improved processes, reduced defect rates, and increased productivity.

Develop and maintain retail point of sale system (AcuCobol) and related systems.

Lead technical analyst supporting and developing mainframe Cobol billing systems ($4 billion per year collected).Led team of Sr.-level professionals; managed workflow, change control, source control, and external communications for the team.

Led the growth of a small card-game publisher with $20,000 in annual sales to a three-store retail chain with $1,500,000 in annual sales.Directed daily operations of the company. Directly managed the CFO, VP Marketing, and all IT staff. Led the design, development, and successful launch of GamesAndGizmos.com. Raised $3 million in venture funds to grow the company.

Developed, maintained, and supported mainframe and PC billing systems.