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Convert existing QlikView models to conform to a new template to allow different clients to choose the specific Key Performance Indicators that are relevant for their level of maturity in asset management.Changed SSRS reports to be more flexible so that different clients can choose components to display and varying time periodsApply linear progression in order enable forecasting on a life cycle costing model.Reason for leaving: Fixed Term Contract Ended

Extract, Load and Transform (ELT) using PL/SQL extractors to move data from the transactional database into the Oracle Data warehouse via staging tables.A small amount of Extract, transform and Load (ETL) for data that did not originate in the transactional database and was for example loaded from excel spreadsheets and other sources into QlikView.Scheduling of batch processing using AutoSys.Maintain and add functionality to QlikView Models for Ackerman’s, Pep Africa and Pep StoresAssisting junior developers with QlikView problems.

Developed QlikView models for the operations team with initial assistance of a consultant from QlikView South Africa.IT person responsible for data integrity of the (Adabas) Merchandise database which Involved monitoring the output of snapshot programs which highlight any discrepancies between stock in different files and writing (Natural) fixes for data problems identified, investigating the cause of the problem and making (Natural) program changes as required. Previously was in a team external to the IT department, doing a Data Integrity Project to investigate why surpluses were occurring at stock take. Involved using a SQL database and Excel Spreadsheets.

Included a stint at Pick 'n Pay (6 months) and at Metropolitan Life (18 months) and some projects for BP.I was based at Metropolitan Life on back-to-back short-term contracts from October 2005 until February 2007 providing support and development of new enhancements for two systems using the Rational Rapid Developer Tool for the front end. Both projects were java-based, DB2 database, running on WebLlogic. Before that I was part of the Xpresso TeamDeployed software using Ant Maintenance and Customer Support for existing systemsDeveloping web-based Java Applications using struts, J2EE, XML, XSL, SOAP, SQL, HTML, CSS, JSP and JavaScript. Iterative development process.Some of the projects I have been involved in (Client):o Time management system (Software Futures)o Short Term Insurance Brokering (Covermaker - UK)o On-Line Advertising Systems (FGI101 - UK, Oxigen - UK)o On-line Reporting Systems (FuelLink, BPMI - BP South Africa)o Produce re-ordering system (Pick ‘n Pay)o Employee Productivity Suite (Software Futures)

Responsibilities included developing new programs in Natural.Maintaining existing mainframe applications.Stand-by for batch programs that were scheduled to run at night. Help desk support for fellow programmers: Natural Programming Language and In-house Infrastructure Programs. Redeveloped Program Movements System included analysis and design through development and testing (complete SDLC). Support for Quality Assurance, Batch Job Control, Internal Messaging System, Change Control, and other in house infrastructure systems.Data fixes on policies including developing a process for consolidating client data across policiesIn house Support for an external package and liaison with vendor

Worked in Department: Data Processing, Section: Analiese en Mynbou Ontwikkeling.(Analysis & Mining Development)Responsibilities included developing new programs in FORTRAN and CobolMaintaining existing mainframe applications.Stand-by for batch programs that were scheduled to run at night. Projects included a Function Point Analysis System, an on-line “gebruikershandleiding” (User manual) and a Laboratory Analysis System. Some exposure to the OMNICROM package and developing custom reports for the ledger module Also involved in a geological database project using SQL*plus and SQL*forms on a Xenix platform.Supervised Clipper/DB2 project done by bursary students as their vacation job