Mark Kochert Email & Phone Number

currently on assignment at Honda

As Application Development Analyst:• Converted VSAM files to DB2 tables and COBOL programs to Easytrieve, as part of consolidation project. Restructured programs and changed JCL accordingly. Eliminated redundancy and enabled business analysts to run ad-hoc queries without programmer intervention.• Established process improvement and performance tuning initiatives. Re-designed batch cycle to allow jobs to run simultaneously reducing run time by 50% (from 4 hours to 2 hours). Re-calculated space allocations for sequential and VSAM files to improve performance and DASD utilization. • Developed unit, IST, and QA test environments for developers, business analysts, and end-users. Collaborated with corporate testing team to ensure all standard policies and procedures were followed. Resulted in more comprehensive testing in all phases of project development.As Application Development Analyst Lead:• Led credit bureau and scorecard projects as part of yearly underwriting lending criteria. Managed all phases of system development life cycle while also acting as lead programmer. Reduced outstanding loans and collection efforts due to improved risk analysis. • Volunteered to serve as acting business analyst due to team member’s extended leave of absence. Developed project charter, scope, business requirements, and test plans for several small to medium sized projects. Lessened load on other BA’s which resulted in projects remaining on schedule.• Managed 3 direct reports for the Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) team. Assisted with establishing yearly performance goals and objectives. Instituted weekly status reports and one-on-one quarterly meetings to provide coaching and feedback. Conducted semi-annual and annual reviews.

• Supported payroll, personnel, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger systems for manufacturing company. Performed business analyst and programmer analyst functions through all phases of system development life cycle. Installed all projects on time and with accuracy.

• Maintained scheduling, grading, attendance, financial, and payroll systems for school districts. Acted as programming liaison between business analysts and customer service representatives. Ensured that all deliverables and deadlines met school administrators’ requirements.