HIRAM AVERY
1912 11th Street NW
Home [Send email to request phone number] 20 - 9861
Birmingham, AL 35215 hiramavery@bellsouth,net
Cell [Send email to request phone number] 70 - 6673___
Skill Set
Expertise in mainframe systems planning, analysis, design,
construction, testing, and implementation. Skilled at processing from solving
problems to documented designs.
Strong analytical thinker that consistently resolves issues or
defects.
Solid management skills, demonstrated proficiency in leading and
mentoring individuals to maximize levels of productivity.
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Strong knowledge of COBOL II with experience in coding, reading code
and debugging.
Expert knowledge of EASYTRIEVE Plus including experience in teaching
Introduction to EASYTRIEVE Plus and Advance EASYTRIEVE Plus.
Experience and knowledgeable of CICS Command Level COBOL.
Expert in Customer Statement Formatter (CSF) in creation of bank
statements.
Strong knowledge of Job Control Language (JCL) with experience in JCL
setup for Test and Production environments.
Knowledge of DB2 using embedding code in COBOL. Knowledge and skills in
Structured Query Language (SQL) and Platinum Report Facility (PRF).
Knowledge in Sybase writing scripts and SQL code.
Used INFORMIX database to update and delete data.
Some knowledge of “C”.
Technical Skills
Software: EASYTRIEVE Plus, COBOL II, Microfocus COBOL I, COBOL II, Structured
Query Language
(SQL), IBM Data Base 2 (DB2), Platinum Report Facility
(PRF), SPUFI, QMF, Customer
Statement Formatter (CSF), Sybase, VI Editor, C language,
Xpediter Online and Batch,
Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Publisher, CICS Command Level
COBOL, INFORMIX Database,
JCL, TSO/ISPF, FILEAID, Utility programs, Operating Systems:
MS DOS, MVS and OS,
Clarity (NIKU), Version Control experience with Endevor,
Korn Shell Scripting, Sterling
Commerce product ConnectDirect, Syncsort, Alltel-Systematic
DDA application (IMPACTS),
SDLC, ChangeMan
Hardware: Epson, Texas Instruments, Tandy 1200, Wyse and IBM Mainframe and
Compatible, PC
Workstation, Gateway 2000, UNIX (SUN Solaris)
Professional Experience
Compass Bank, 701 32nd Street South - Birmingham, AL 35233
Contract Programmer
09/2007 to Present
Handled support issues and development projects. Made enhancements for the
ATM/VISA Card Holder applications by CV Systems. Also worked on Safe Box Deposit
System by CheckFree Systems. Help to resolve issues in Safe Box Release 10.
Designed online transaction to automate and enhance the Card and Sales
Tracking/Key Fast applications. Created software to send updates to vendors.
Successfully created code to Auto-delete and purge 1.69 millions records from the
master file. Responsible for design, coding, testing, and implementation. Help
other team members in analyzing problems. Participated in conference calls by
giving updates on projects being work on. Worked on conversion team to create
General Ledger Transactions. The languages used for this application are CICS,
COBOL, JCL, VSAM files, IBM Utilities programs, TSO/ISPF, EASYTRIVE PLUS,
FileAid, ChangeMan, and XPEDITER (batch and online), CEDF, FTP, and send reports
to MOBIUS.
Unemployed
02/2006 to 09/2007
The reason for my unemployment was due to being laid off from my previous
employment. The company out source the work and 65% of the workers were laid off.
Before I could find employment in March 2006 my wife had major surgery (life or
death) and after her surgery she was confine to the bed for six months. Due to
her illness I had to stay home and take care of her and my sons. After the
doctors release her I started back looking for work.
Accenture/BellSouth, 3535 Colonnade Drive -Birmingham, AL
Functional Test Architect
01/2001 to 01/2006
Reviewed requirements, test conditions and test scripts for projects. Worked as
a Test Manager overseeing projects. Conducted meetings with users and help work
through issues and risks. Created high level test scenarios for projects. Worked
as a Defect Coordinator for the life of the project. The languages for this
application are COBOL, JCL, VSAM files, Utilities programs, TSO/ISPF.
Software Developer
Handled detailed designs, construction, and support (coding in C language for 6
months) for Virtual Negotiate System (VNS - This system also involved html files
for the web). Supported system and made enhancements as requested on ISIS (DSL
Billing). Handled the ISIS production requests including being on-call. Planned
and analyzed detailed designs, construction, testing, and implementation. Ran
component, UAT, regression, and parallel testing. The languages for this
application are UNIX, Korn Shell Scripting Sybase, SQL and VI Editor . Worked as
the Connect Direct Administrator for the ISIS application which included
installing and updating connect direct on development, test and production
servers. Promoted to work lead for this application. Handled enhancements to the
applications including planning, analysis, detailed designs, construction,
testing, implementation, and support for Rating Interface / Guide Access System.
Ran component, regression, and parallel testing. The languages for this
application are COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM files, Utilities programs, TSO/ISPF,
XPEDITER.
SouthTrust Data Services, 200 Wildwood Birmingham, AL 35209
Senior Programmer Analyst
01/1998 to 01/2001
Developed and implemented statement in Customer Statement Formatter (CSF) using:
Report Definition Library (RDL), Data Definition (DDL), and Report Output Control
(ROC). Updated the ROC and DDL Maintenance. Wrote interface programs and setup
JCL. Wrote documentation of all projects, ran component, regression, and parallel
testing when requested. The languages for this application are COBOL, JCL, VSAM
files, Utilities programs, TSO/ISPF, Customer Statement Formatter, EASYTRIVE
PLUS, Version Control experience with Endevor.
The Baptist Health System, 3201 4th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35211
Senior Analyst I
09/1996 to 01/1998
Maintained Patient Accounting system for the Financial System Team. Analyzed
user problems and performed enhancements to the system. Assisted team members
with projects. Wrote DB2 programs using embedded SQL code and utilizing Platinum
Report Facility. Wrote documentation of all projects, ran component, regression,
and parallel testing when requested. The languages for this application are
COBOL, JCL, VSAM files, Utilities programs, TSO/ISPF, DB2, Platinum Report
Facility, SPUFI, Customer Statement Formatter, EASYTRIVE Plus. Taught two
EASYTRIVE classes (Introduction to EASYTRIVE Plus and Advance EASYTRIVE Plus).
RHS Associates, Inc., One Perimeter Park South, Suite 400 Birmingham, AL 35243
Contract Programmer
12/1995 to 09/1996
Contract work assignment onsite at Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS). Maintained
present system, participated in development effort by providing enhancements and
resolving user issues. Also taught EASYTRIEVE Plus to BCBS programmers. The
languages for this application are COBOL, Microfocus COBOL, JCL, VSAM files,
Utilities programs, TSO/ISPF, FILEAID, Customer Statement Formatter, EASYTRIVE
PLUS.
SouthTrust Data Services, 100 Brookwood Place, Suite 600 Birmingham, AL. 35209
Programmer IV
09/1989 to 12/1995
Led support team for Alltel-Systematic DDA application programs. Assigned
problem logs and handled complex problems. Started implementing development
projects for DDA batch and online application. Design the software for the DDA
Relationship Banking System which involved CICS and creating COBOL programs.
Worked on the conversion team and helped write the software consolidating all
SouthTrust Banks DDA application into one online banking system. Ran component,
regression, and parallel testing. The languages for this application are COBOL,
JCL, CICS, VSAM files, Utilities programs, TSO/ISPF, EASYTRIVE PLUS, Version
Control experience with Endevor.
AmSouth Bank, 700 39th Street North – Birmingham, AL. 35222
Record Clerk
03/1981 to 09/1989
Responsible for storing and retrieving of all bank records.
Education
Southern Junior College
1710 1st Avenue North - Birmingham, Al. 35202
Associate Degree in Computer Science: GPA 3.5
Birmingham Large User Group
Introduction to JCL, Advance JCL, VSAM Usage, Utilities
Jefferson State College
CICS Command Level COBOL
SouthTrust Bank
Panvalet/SYSD, COBOL II, Using BMS Maps, IMPACS II Products Class, TSO, Fileaid,
XPEDITER Online and Batch,
M & I Customer Statement Formatter Class, Endeavor, EASYTRIEVE Plus
Accenture, LLC
Intro to JAVA, Web-logic, C, C++, UNIX, UNIX Shell Script, VI Editor, Test
Director, NIKU, American Management Association (AMA) – Interpersonal
Communication: Relationship Building Behavior Modification, AMA - Five Steps to
Achieving Performance Excellence
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