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Missouri, United States

Oak Grove, Mo

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Warrensburg, Mo

Reduced Banner systems production upgrade error rates to zero by implementing templates, checklists, and a standardized procedure to address issues through test and QA systems consistently.Banner Upgrades, Oracle, MS SQL Server 2008 through 2014, Linux, Database backup and restores• Managed Oracle and MSSQL databases. • Performed Banner software upgrades. • Instrumental in two projects to upgrade and/or replace Linux servers• Migrated databases and software components in Linux server environment• Oracle and MSSQL database component upgrades • Banner software upgrades.

Warrensburg, Mo

Banner HE application management and support, Windstar Tax Navigator upgrades, Programming interfaces between Banner and 3rd party applications and databases, SQL and PL/SQL scripting, Appworx job scheduler software implementation and management , Application support• Managed Banner software modules for Human Resources and Payroll. • Worked with HR/Payroll personnel to implement Banner software and data setup. • Regularly upgraded Windstar Tax Navigator (international payroll tax reporting system). • Implemented interface between Windstar and Banner. • Integrated third party software applications and databases with the Banner applications and Banner’s Oracle database. • Implemented key control software • Migrated application from an Access database system to a MSSQL database system. • Created reports using SQL and PL/SQL • Migrated SQL reports to Argos reporting tool. • Automated repetitive SQL reporting tasks and migrated to a platform where users could run their own reports without compromising database security.• Improved security roles to grant limited access where appropriate, simplifying the process of personnel security setup during transitions, while securing the integrity of protected data.

Leavenworth, Ks

Designed and implemented a development methodology, documentation standards, policies and procedures to exceed industry audit standards in the MIS department, saving the company fines previously incurred for failure to meet industry audit standards.• Led design and development teams in both mainframe and client-server environments.• Provided automated solutions for all aspects of the insurance business. • Worked extensively with the user community to gather and analyze business requirements and define functional requirements for systems solutions. • Implemented a development methodology and introduced standard procedures and documentation for the development process, which had been absent in the company's MIS department. • Organized the structure for audit trails in the development process using SharePoint. • Trained MIS personnel and the user community on the process and procedures to follow, and on the use of the SharePoint project tracking site.Software developer/functional analyst most preferred by the user community.

Lee'S Summit, Mo

Located and corrected errors in a major component of the redesign system for converting applications from Progress to Retek, saving over 100 hours of coding effort.  Worked through Intellimark, Inc. as a contracted analyst/programmer. Worked on a redesign team to convert applications written in Progress, which interfaced with other corporate systems to adapt to the corporate systems' change to Retek.

Overland Park, Ks

Lead analyst, designer, and programmer for a major redesign of the Payroll system.Lead analyst and designer in a redesign of the Payroll interface system to work with a new corporate Payroll system.• Worked through Century Computer Consultants, Inc. as a contracted analyst/programmer on a software design and development team.• Developed and implemented a new integrated business system for all Customer Service Centers nationwide. • Worked extensively in all areas of the development cycle: analysis, design, development and implementation, maintenance.• Designed and implemented solutions, including database modifications, using Progress v7 on a UNIX system. • Provided complete documentation including project plans, timelines, functional requirements, technical specifications, test plans, code documentation and records of database modifications. • Worked extensively with user representation to assess their software needs and ensure that the programs developed met their requirements.

Liberty, Mo

Programmer/Analyst (05/96 – 06/97) • Worked on design team for major distributor and retailer of propane gas. • Designed software solutions, developed and implemented programs, performed maintenance.• Wrote programs for software development in a UNIX environment using Progress v6. • Developed software for several applications: pricing, time reporting, overtime calculations, payroll generation, customer accounting, billing and reporting. • Maintained programs written in COBOL.

Liberty, Mo

Programmer/Analyst (05/96 – 06/97) • Worked on design team for major distributor and retailer of propane gas. • Designed software solutions, developed and implemented programs, performed maintenance.• Wrote programs for software development in a UNIX environment using Progress v6. • Developed software for several applications: pricing, time reporting, overtime calculations, payroll generation, customer accounting, billing and reporting. • Maintained programs written in COBOL.

Overland Park, Ks

• Worked on programming team for a truck fleet management company. • Developed and implemented programs on a UNIX system utilizing C++, Oracle, COBOL and PL1. • Performed maintenance.

Montgomery, Alabama Area

Project manager and system designer/developer for creation and implementation of an E911 address database, and software. Trained and directed 15 team members, including field engineers and data entry operators. Managed UNIX based CAD system. Designed and developed database and software using dBase IV. Translated database and software to Alpha4 to meet client's changing needs. Implemented system at client site, trained users, and provided user documentation. Designed and developed CAD maps with structures to tie to the address database.Administrator of a UNIX based CAD system.Created numerous Ingres database scripting routines, greatly increasing productivity and reducing labor costs by thousands of dollars.Created and implemented standard operating procedures for the company's DOS based system.• Worked on engineering team for an engineering consultant firm with its main client, South Central Bell Telephone.• Analyzed telephone routing and design plats to develop inventory data for telephone equipment and routes. • Worked from a DOS based PC system utilizing ProCom to connect to SC Bell Telephone's UNIX based system. • Worked with Ingres database to analyze and correct equipment and routing inventory data based upon analysis of the plats of existing builds. • Trained all engineers and data entry clerks on newly implemented procedures and Ingres scripting processes. • Coordinated with vendors on new database product implementation.

Dothan, Alabama Area

Most requested customer implementation and support technician by the pharmacy industry served.• Worked on a software design and development team for a provider of Medical and Pharmacy computer systems and software. • Responsible for analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, and client support of mid-range computer system applications. • Developed software programs in IRIS Business Basic for several applications in retail pharmacy operations: customer information, drug inventories, prescription records, accounting information. • Designed and developed new file structures for programs and enhancements. • Installed IRIS file structure and application software onto client hardware. • Installed systems at client sites and provided training. • Wrote training and user manuals. • Worked with clients for new product implementation, technical support, and performance improvement. • Utilized ProCom for dial-up networking to provide technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, 3.97

Computer Programming, Specific Applications, 4.0

Programming in VisualBasic.NET, Java, RPG IV, Access with VBA, and Web Page Development, HTML

Associate Of Science - As, Information Technology, 4.0

Engineering