• Platforms: Extensive experience with utilities, operating system languages, sequential and database file systems, and productivity tools on IBM OS/390 mainframes and Windows 2000 servers and desktops.
• Languages: Thorough knowledge of SQL, COBOL, command level CICS, and EasytrievePlus. Training in Java, SQL, Visual BASIC, C and C++, Pascal, SAS, RPG II, and Fortran.
• Databases / File Systems: Extensive experience with DB2, VSAM files, and sequential files. Experience with IMS, IDMS, and Access.
• Utilities: Expert knowledge of OS/MVS JCL, IBM utilities, Access Methods Services (IDCAMS), CA-11, ADR Librarian, TSO, and ADR Roscoe.
• Productivity tools: Proficient with Insync, File-AID, InterTest, Expediter, VIA/Insight, VIA/SmartTest, and Symdump.
• Support Tools: Experience with mainframe and PC CASE tools. Extensive technical writing experience. Proficient with all major Windows word processors, spreadsheets and databases.

• SQL Tuning, Optimization and Debugging - Workplace Seminar, Virginia Western Community College
• DB2 SQL and Application Programming - Computer Horizons
• DB2 for MVS Application Programming Workshop - IBM
• SQL Workshop - IBM
• Completed 3 graduate courses towards C. A. S. in Computer Science at Hollins University
• Awarded M. A. L. S. in Computer Science from Hollins College, 1995
• Advanced Command-Level CICS Course - Apex Computer Resources
• Command-Level CICS Course - The Knowledge Exchange
• Received Bank Data Processing Diploma from American Institute of Banking
• Completed 12 undergraduate courses in computer science after receiving Bachelor's degree
• Management Training Course - U. S. Department of Agriculture
• Graduated cum laude from Longwood College with B. S. in Physics and B. S. in Mathematics, 1976
• Elected to membership in Phi Kappa Phi, Longwood College

Analysis and programming for implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of management information system. The system is a dimensional data warehouse stored on DB2 on an IBM mainframe, with a Platinum Forest & Trees front-end.

Wrote technical skills assessment tests for JCL Entry Level, DB2 Entry Level, and DB2 Developer. Reviewed tests for COBOL, COBOL II, COBOL for Year 2000 Programmers, CICS, JCL, and DB2.

Analysis for conversion of automotive transport system from IDMS to DB2. Maintenance of and enhancement to IDMS system.

Programming and analysis for conversion of merchandise control system to HP MPE/iX platform. Troubleshooting, programming, and analysis for system support. Programming in COBOL II and SuprTool for IMAGE database files.

Programming and analysis to add functionality to existing order processing system. Programming in COBOL II and CICS for VSAM database files on OS mainframe.

Analysis and technical writing. Developed and wrote user documentation and technical documentation for Pick BASIC warehouse system.

Programming and analysis at Singer Furniture Company. Mainframe projects included maintenance of online and batch in-house financial systems, and troubleshooting production problems. Programming on both DOS mainframe and UNIX for platform conversion from mainframe to UNIX.

1994 - 1995

Adjunct Faculty Virginia College Salem, VA

Instructor of BASIC, COBOL, and C programming classes and introductory LAN classes.

1984 - 1993

First Union National Bank / Dominion Bankshares Corporation Roanoke, VA

• 1986 - 1993

Progressive positions from Associate Programmer through Programmer Analyst

Technical project leader for implementation of new application to reconcile accounts with the Federal Reserve Bank. Worked with management, end users, vendors, and other technical personnel to research, evaluate, and select software package. Prepared cost/benefit analysis, hardware requirements, manpower requirements, project schedule, and specifications. Coordinated data transmission with two Federal Reserve Banks.

Programming, testing, research, and analysis for software development, installation and modification of vendor packages, resolution of production problems, and maintenance of in-house and vendor systems. Developed in-house batch and online systems and sub-systems.

Served as Applications Consulting Expert, assisting other programmers and analysts in use of productivity tools, utilities, and programming languages.

Analysis and programming for conversion of Dominion application systems to First Union systems and conversion of acquired banks to Dominion systems.

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