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Willmington, De

BUSINESS ANALYSTDrives and delivers business-critical technology initiatives including:Z/os Upgrade. Provides application support for the Z/os 1.13 upgrade including attending all project meetings and participating in scheduled test weekends for infrastructure and application testing. Manages application resources during the testing of the application. Identifies and resolved issues. Coordinated with business users on testing the SBS - Special Business Systems, CBS - Customer Bill System, PBRS - Producer Billing & Receivables and Draft & Deferred Applications. The upgrade was tested and no issues were found.DB2 v11.1, IMS v13.1, CICS v5.2 Upgrades. Managed application meetings held by the Project Manager and shared project plans, upgrade dates, 3rd party software upgrades . Presented feedback on issues and concerns presented by the SBS team to the Project Manager. DB2 v10.1 Upgrade. Attended DB2 Upgrade meetings held by the Project Manager and shared project plans, 3rd party software upgrades (Omegamon, QMF, BMC Tools, unload, reload image copy). Presented feedback on issues and concerns presented by the SBS team to the Project Manager.ServiceNow request for the SBS New User ID System. Built framework for new system flow and list of approvers for each phase. Created functional specifications to streamline and simplify the process. Mainframe Batch improvement. Identified and recommended procedural changes to improve and reduce daily and monthly batch cycles while reducing errors. Successfully reduced change requests due to errors from 3 to 4 a week to just 1 or 2 a month. SBS Modernization Project. Migrated legacy PowerBuilder application to .Net. Member of team reviewing 4 proposals for modernization project. Participated in meetings on design, vendor selection, strategic vision, and overall cost and impact to the business. Collaborated with team on vendor selection, cost-benefit analysis of proposals and final vendor selection.

Philadelphia, Pa

A strategic thinker and accomplished problem solver consistently rated among IBM Global Services’ top performers for Mainframe Service Delivery. Recognized for meeting and exceeding customer commitments while possessing a deep understanding of service delivery, from both a technical and customer facing perspective. Strong track record for building value by leading high-performance teams that deliver innovative and scalable solutions with an intense focus on quality and sense of urgency. A fluid and proactive management style that encompasses team work, integrity, straight talk, forward thinking and accountability while always striving for “win win” situations. Proven experience in leading large and complex strategic mainframe software & hardware upgrades. Most of my career positions have been client facing roles working alongside customers to develop a roadmap for their future and to achieve their goals. One reason I've particularly enjoyed these roles, and all the challenges that go with them, is the opportunity to connect with people, bring them together, and work with them towards achieving success. I have formed significant customer relationships, which in turn removed barriers and developed partnerships. Manage multiple concurrent projects along with their competing priorities to a successful completion. I take pride in my reputation, my positive attitude, my ability to stay focused, and to see all the end results & successes I've helped my customers achieve.

North Castle, Ny

RESOURCE MANAGER, IBM GLOBAL FINANCING SUPPORT (2002 to 2006)Collaborated in the planning of activities supporting IGS's revenue growth while reducing the cost of delivery of IT services. Participated in efforts to develop and deliver innovative, cost competitive solutions that leveraged technologies in support of our customers. • Promoted, defined and ensured customer satisfaction and service quality goals. • Utilized Project Management disciplines and methodologies in all project activity. • Delivered committed services and achieved customer satisfaction.• Deployed new AIX and AS400 Hardware for the GARS System - Global Asset & Recovery System• Satisfied the customer's needs and lead in all efforts across the team and department to improve efficiency by balancing workload balancing, consistency and efficiency through consolidation, technology infusion, and process and tool standardization and integration.

Voorhees, Nj

Voorhees, Nj

Successive progression from IMS Batch and Online COBOL Application Programmer to Production Control Analyst and CA7 Administrator. Awarded the Significate Contribution Award in 1997 for automating a manual process for date cards and symbolics for JCL using SAS software that still in use today.

Philadelphia, Pa

Application Programmer for the OMNI Auto, Property and Liability Claims systems for IMS Batch and online MPP utilizing COBOL and Easytrieve.

Cherry Hill, Nj

Provided Batch COBOL programming support on a SPERRY UNIVAC 2200 for the SOA Nationwide Parts Inventory System (NPIS). Developed updates and programming changes to meet the needs of the 9 warehouses in the US. Utilized Mapper programming for ad hoc requests and reports for the Parts Department. Interfaced with Parts Management and collaborated on system enhancements as required.