Robert E. Mcleod, Ii. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il

Completed over 25 new redesigned websites in using Adobe Web Premium CS5 Suite including Dreamweaver CS5, JavaScript and CSS. Performed Search Engine Optimization (SEO) on all client sites.• Business Analyst Role – Met with each client to gather the project requirements. • Co-developed and managed development of responsive websites using HTML, CSS, MySQL and Drupal 7 content management systems (CMS) for clients. Portfolio visible at https://www.mrdesignworks.com/our-work and… Show more Completed over 25 new redesigned websites in using Adobe Web Premium CS5 Suite including Dreamweaver CS5, JavaScript and CSS. Performed Search Engine Optimization (SEO) on all client sites.• Business Analyst Role – Met with each client to gather the project requirements. • Co-developed and managed development of responsive websites using HTML, CSS, MySQL and Drupal 7 content management systems (CMS) for clients. Portfolio visible at https://www.mrdesignworks.com/our-work and https://www.mrdesignworks.com/ • Configuration of Cloud WHM/cPanel server including security and email spam configurations. Show less

Chicago, Il

Mainframe Programmer/Analyst (Contractor)eTeam, Inc. at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, 2005 - 2006• Created production JCL for a VSAM to DB2 Conversion project using COBOL, ChangeMan, JCL, MVS, ISPF, File Aid, DB2, IEBGENER, Xpediter, IDCAMS which combined 100 jobs into 14 utilizing procs and symbolic with the ITS application. Tested conversion processes using the new jobs and procs in an onsite/offshore environment.• Created test scripts for Quality Assurance (QA) testing and… Show more Mainframe Programmer/Analyst (Contractor)eTeam, Inc. at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, 2005 - 2006• Created production JCL for a VSAM to DB2 Conversion project using COBOL, ChangeMan, JCL, MVS, ISPF, File Aid, DB2, IEBGENER, Xpediter, IDCAMS which combined 100 jobs into 14 utilizing procs and symbolic with the ITS application. Tested conversion processes using the new jobs and procs in an onsite/offshore environment.• Created test scripts for Quality Assurance (QA) testing and assisted QA with the testing of the conversion process and updated technical and functional specifications using Word and Visio.Ciber, Inc. at Galileo International, 2004 - 2005 • Developed billing enhancements to Galileo’s Billing System using COBOL II, DB2.• Provided Mainframe Application Development of a COBOL II, DB2, MVS application for a large reservation system using COBOL, ISPF, SPUFI, Endevor, SQL and File Aid.Web Development Consultant for MRDesignWorks, LLC. 2002-2006• Designed and redesigned serveral websites in using Adobe Web Premium CS5 Suite including Dreamweaver CS5, javascript and CSS. Show less

Chicago, Il

Provided high level of leadership and expertise in governing the delivery of application maintenance and support services performed by managed services providers. • Maintained team SharePoint website for centralized location of support documents and activities.• Provided primary CNA interface for production support operations with the managed services providers and improved operational efficiencies to offer a superior customer experience to our internal as well as external customers.… Show more Provided high level of leadership and expertise in governing the delivery of application maintenance and support services performed by managed services providers. • Maintained team SharePoint website for centralized location of support documents and activities.• Provided primary CNA interface for production support operations with the managed services providers and improved operational efficiencies to offer a superior customer experience to our internal as well as external customers. • Coordinated incident and defect management for managed service provider (MSP) (onshore and offshore) with triage of production outages to reduce future outages.• Monitored MSP and identified high visibility issues. Created succession plans to ensure problem resolution.• Mainframe analysis of COBOL DB2 programs assisting the development teams with the Billing and Collections applications. Show less

Chicago, Il

Oversaw WebSphere 4, 5, and 6.1 application deployments and infrastructure support in an onsite/offshore environment.• Established and maintained standard knowledge base articles for applications our team supported to create more efficiencies and better support the applications.• Managed Team incidents, problems and tasks using BMC Remedy Suite• Developed and maintained team internal HTML and SharePoint website for a centralized location for documentation, support items and tools… Show more Oversaw WebSphere 4, 5, and 6.1 application deployments and infrastructure support in an onsite/offshore environment.• Established and maintained standard knowledge base articles for applications our team supported to create more efficiencies and better support the applications.• Managed Team incidents, problems and tasks using BMC Remedy Suite• Developed and maintained team internal HTML and SharePoint website for a centralized location for documentation, support items and tools for easy access and efficiency. Show less

Lisle, Il

Developed and tested COBOL DB2 Mainframe conversion interface with a new Internet application and full-life cycle development including Business Analyst, Lead Programmer Analyst, QA Testing and Production Support roles.• Converted Insurance Replacement application from SQLServer to Oracle8i using Visual Basic and PL/SQL. • Performed Business Analyst role working with the Marketing Department to define requirements for the Budget’s Loyalty Programs. • Redesigned Web site to provide… Show more Developed and tested COBOL DB2 Mainframe conversion interface with a new Internet application and full-life cycle development including Business Analyst, Lead Programmer Analyst, QA Testing and Production Support roles.• Converted Insurance Replacement application from SQLServer to Oracle8i using Visual Basic and PL/SQL. • Performed Business Analyst role working with the Marketing Department to define requirements for the Budget’s Loyalty Programs. • Redesigned Web site to provide the "look and feel" consistent with other Budget Websites, using FrontPage, ASP, and HTML.• EDI experience using FTP to transfer EDI files from mainframe to vendor mainframe.• Recommended and implemented improvements, which resulted in $300,000 in annual cost savings. • Provided analysis support and enhancements for the Rental Agreement and Reservation systems. • Helped develop, maintain, and enhance Budget’s Loyalty Programs. Show less

Chicago, Il

Lead Analyst, First Chicago• Lead Analyst for the Year 2000 project. Provided analysis, resolution and testing, using COBOL, CICS, TSO, JCL, ISPF and Microsoft Office.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Sr. Consultant, Steelcase, Inc.Legacy Analyst for the Steelcase Accounts Receivable MSA to SAP R/3 Conversion. Provided analysis, programming, and implementation of the project, in an IBM environment, using Microsoft Office, TSO, SPF, Panvalet, COBOL II, CICS, IMS, and File AID.

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Full life cycle development experience, including Business Analyst, Lead Programmer Analyst, QA testing, and production support roles.• Performed Business Analysis and Documented Requirements: Met with business users (Registers Office) to analyze business process and define requirements.• Lead Analyst for the Student Information System and Accounts Receivable System. Analysis, programming, implementation, quality assurance end to end testing and production support roles for… Show more Full life cycle development experience, including Business Analyst, Lead Programmer Analyst, QA testing, and production support roles.• Performed Business Analysis and Documented Requirements: Met with business users (Registers Office) to analyze business process and define requirements.• Lead Analyst for the Student Information System and Accounts Receivable System. Analysis, programming, implementation, quality assurance end to end testing and production support roles for on-line/batch programs using COBOL II, CINCOM SUPRA database, and CICS. • Lead Analyst for Student Information System and Accounts Receivable System conversion from Unisys to IBM mainframe. The conversion involved creating conversion interfaces to convert the data stored on a Unisys DMS 1100 database and updated the data in VSAM and SUPRA. Show less