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Developed and maintained mainframe COBOL applications and reporting for the MOCAS contract · Enhanced applications to reduce operating time and improve efficiency including but not limited to COBOL, Mantis online applications, and Supra database applications · Prepares required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation · Analyzed existing legacy code (COBOL, JCL, TSO/ISPF) and documents existing as-is processes identifying all inputs, system processes, and outputs · Analyzed and documented data requirements and relationships · Developed programming specifications to support development team(s) · Wrote and updated technical documentation such as users manuals, product specifications, and training materials · Worked closely with other Developers to integrate databases with other applications.

Developed and maintained mainframe COBOL applications and reporting for the MOCAS contract · Enhanced applications to reduce operating time and improve efficiency including but not limited to COBOL, Mantis online applications, and Supra database applications · Prepares required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation · Analyzed existing legacy code (COBOL, JCL, TSO/ISPF) and documents existing as-is processes identifying all inputs, system processes, and outputs · Analyzed and documented data requirements and relationships · Developed programming specifications to support development team(s) · Wrote and updated technical documentation such as users manuals, product specifications, and training materials · Worked closely with other Developers to integrate databases with other applications.

Developed and maintained mainframe COBOL applications and reporting for the MOCAS contract · Enhanced applications to reduce operating time and improve efficiency including but not limited to COBOL, Mantis online applications, and Supra database applications · Prepares required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation · Analyzed existing legacy code (COBOL, JCL, TSO/ISPF) and documents existing as-is processes identifying all inputs, system processes, and outputs · Analyzed and documented data requirements and relationships · Developed programming specifications to support development team(s) · Wrote and updated technical documentation such as users manuals, product specifications, and training materials · Worked closely with other Developers to integrate databases with other applications.

Reviewed functional and technical requirements of proposed/existing IT software packages · Identified opportunities for development/enhancement based on objectives and Information Assurance (IA) · Developed information support plans, maintained system accreditation and documentation · Performed liaison activities with functional representatives and other technical teams to clarify requirements · Working under minimal supervision, used COBOL programming skills to conduct system testing using TSO/ISPF to make sure that programs followed product specifications · Ensured requirements for data flow, integrity, supportability, and security were delivered and followed technical specifications · Prepared and maintained interface control documentation (ICD) within CDRS · Participated in formal technical reviews, Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) and ensured business requirements were carried out · Provided technical support to security accreditation and certification in accordance with DoD requirements · Drove project execution, system monitoring, and IT systems analysis in support of system lifecycle · Created system documentation to enhance software development processes written in COBOL, CICS, and IDEAL in stride with industry best practices.

A real team player responsible for performing analysis and technical support of systems software products, including problem resolution, design, development, testing of both programs and Datacom/DB databases, operational integration, and user support in a Mainframe and Mid-Tier environment · Provide technical support in accordance with DoD and Federal requirements, participate on technical and functional review boards and evaluate system deficiencies, problem reporting, and change requests and assisted in developing solutions to implement these solutions · Work/coordinate closely with programmers to ensure proper implementation of program and system specifications written in COBOL, CICS, and IDEAL, analyze user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements and coordinate the different aspects and groups involved in the many different phases of testing the application.

Production Support contractor with the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.

Programed and maintained custom web applications in ColdFusion and IBM mainframe applications in JCL, TSO/ISPF, COBOL, SAS, RPG and PL/1, as well as Perl programs to access/update SQL, DB2 and MS Access database tables as well as stored procedures within these databases · Performed minimal database administration · Analyzed, monitored and troubleshooted console messages, batch events (using Zeke Online Scheduler), CPU performance across MVS & VSE production LPARS, all online systems, connect:direct processes and VPS printer activity. Resolved any abend (system crash) events, in consultation with the affected application group · Collaborated closely with the technical support, systems analysis and storage group teams to address immediate alerts and other areas of concern. Installed PC hardware/software and furnished troubleshooting/problem resolution, technical documentation, user training and operational support.

Ran/maintained a DEC VAX cluster running VAX/VMS and UNIX-based HP 9000s, as well as all related system peripherals

Operated an IBM mainframe running VSE, and all peripherals.

Performed system administration for UNIX-based, DEC PDP-II and Micro VAX II Systems. Maintained MACRO-11 Assembler language and IAS operating system. Provided software/operational troubleshooting and issue resolution, maintenance programming, staff training and technical support.