Jerome J. Telep
51965 Fox Point, New Baltimore, MI 48047 • (586) 612-2752 • [Send email using
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A Highly Dedicated IT Professional with Expertise in 4GL Technologies
Summary of Qualifications
• 21 years experience in system design, analysis, development, implementation
and support of FOCUS mainframe and client-server applications.
• Experienced with all aspects of the systems development life cycle.
• Skilled at training and mentoring employees.
• Effective manager of people and processes.
• Diligent professional with a solid work ethic.
Computer Skills
Languages/Tools: Basic, JCL, APL, REXX, Paradox, SQL, CLIST, Easytrieve,
File-aid, FOCUS, WebFocus, HTML, MS Excel, MS Word, Lotus Notes, Lotus 1-2-3, PL
SQL, Netscape, Cognos, SAS, ISPF, SPF, CMS, TSO, COBOL, MS Outlook, DECNET,
JavaScript, Visual Studio, Sybase InfoMaker, REMEDY
Databases: Oracle 9i, DB2, Focus Database, MS Access
Environments: IBM Mainframe, IBM PC/Compatible, Unisys, Wang, DEC-Alpha 2100,
Windows 95/98/XP, MS DOS, VM/HPO, MVS/XA/ESA, Open-VMS, Linux, NetWare, Novell,
Unix
Professional Experience
Decision Support Systems, MI Independent Consultant 05/2007 - Present
Manage consulting assignments on behalf of local merchants for database
upgrades and inventory management systems, primarily using MS Office products.
These are short term contracts (3-4 weeks) involving the creation or
modification of simplified databases, or automated spreadsheets
SYNERGY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC. Southfield, MI 10/2006 – 04/2007
Consultant – ArvinMeritor Corporation
• Responsibilities included maintenance of warranty registration database via
reformatting of files received from original equipment manufacturers, loading
input data with MODIFY procedures, and performing REBUIIDS of warranty FOCUS
databases.
• Additionally, I was responsible for, updating FOCUS warranty registration
files in response to information received from internal customers, and generating
adhoc FOCUS reports as requested
• I also functioned as a liaison in moving production databases and
maintenance procedures to new servers and environments in response to changes in
technology.
MILLENIUM SOFTWARE, INC. Southfield, MI 5/2006 – 9/2006
Consultant – I.B.M. Corporation
• Provided consulting and training remotely to a team of off shore developers
in migrating
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• an existing Webfocus installation to a new server in connection with their
assumption of system responsibilities from General Motors (Germany).
• Responsibilities included validating the file structure of the new server
installation, testing the functionality of the installation, and training of
personnel in the use of Webfocus.
COMPUTER HORIZONS, INC, Troy, MI
2/2006 – 5/2006
Reports Analyst – CHIMES, Inc.
• Provided report development support in the context of a new WebFocus reporting
system replacing an earlier Crystal Reports environment.
• Provided ORACLE database connectivity and consulting.
TAJ TECHNOLOGIES, Minneapolis, MN
9/2005 – 3/2006
Consultant – Target Corporation
• Developed 35 WehFocus reports, including drill downs, as well as supporting
database to enable conversion of mainframe-based FOCUS property tax application
to an Internet/intranet environment.
• Provided FOCUS, EASTTRIEVE, and JCL programming and consulting support to
personnel throughout the financial division in developing and revising management
reports.
• Developed, maintained, and coordinated project schedules and objectives with
financial user community.
Decision Support Systems, Sterling Heights, MI 1/2005 – 9/2005
Consultant
• Managed consulting assignments on behalf of local merchants for database
upgrades and inventory management systems.
• Utilized MS Office software products.
Compusystems, Rochester Hills, MI 1/2004 – 12/2004
Program Manager
• Directed the conversion of mainframe programs written in VISION/INFORM and
RAMIS to FOCUS by a group of offshore developers for a national
telecommunications company. Accomplished programming in I.B.I. Developer Studio
(WebFocus).
• Trained developers and resolved problems experienced with the software.
Optimized and tested program code using CLIST and JCL batch routines.
• Developed the plans and schedules by which development work was to be
completed and tested..
• Managed quality control to ensure compliance with project specifications and
completion requirements.
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Ajilon Consulting, Dearborn, MI 3/2000 – 12/2003
Lead Consultant – Ford Financial
• Supervised a help desk for 1200 FOCUS users in North America, Europe, India
and the Caribbean in an MVS/XA environment utilizing REMEDY.
• Supported programming and TSO for a diverse user population which frequently
required upgrading or developing new programs for non-technical users. Programs
were executed from within JCL batch routines and CLISTS.
• Analyzed user problems including hardware failures, printer problems and
coordinated resolution with other areas.
• Administered user access and a database driven menu system, as well as
maintaining continuous communication with the user community and management.
• Converted COBOL reports maintained by I.T.Department to FOCUS for ongoing
maintenance and use by users.
• Performed as a liaison between the systems development staff and the user
community during implementation of a new combined automotive receivables system
known as CARS.
• Converted 20 Focus reports to Webfocus as part of a process to evaluate
various business intelligence software.
DPM Consulting, Warren, MI 5/1999 – 2/2000
Senior Systems Engineer
• Maintained a second-level help desk supporting custom applications written in
Focus-for-Windows used by staff at approximately 200 GM and Delphi locations.
• Corrected user-induced error conditions in the data via frequent rebuilds of
Focus databases.
• Redesigned and corrected programs for non-technical users.
• Investigated and debugged program errors caused by hardware at user
locations.
• Communicated with various management levels and functions on a regular basis.
• Provided consulting support to non-technical personnel to resolve problems.
Selectcare Inc., Troy, MI 5/1993 – 4/1999
Senior Applications Engineer
• Created and maintained Oracle databases for a new ORACLE data warehouse.
• Developed new FOCUS program code to provide input for ORACLE tables and to
test the resulting new table structures. Executed program code using JCL batch
routines.
• All coding and program management activities performed in a UNIX environment
requiring working knowledge of UNIX operating system commands and file
structures.
• Identified table structures and key data relationships required to achieve
project deliverables.
• Utilized SQL and PL/SQL to develop and populate core tables for enterprise
level reporting needs.
• Organized Oracle Data Dictionary/Data Administration functions and conformed
to all marketing division reporting requirements, including customer driven
reporting.
• Created and populated all Oracle tables required for sampling database used to
support a major demographic analysis of the company's subscriber population.
• Supported and maintained the company's quarterly book of business customer
reporting,
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• a key Oracle database, and converted all of the Marketing Division's Focus
based reporting to Oracle PL/SQL.
• Developed SAS programs as part of major corporate study on incidence of
health claims among subscribers. .
• Communicated effectively with users and all levels of management.
Techpoint Consulting, Inc., Southfield, MI 6/1991 – 4/1993
Lead Consultant – Chrysler Finance
• Managed system liaison activities and provided FOCUS consulting support to the
MIS division.
• Upgraded FOCUS code to synchronize it to function consistent with recent
database changes.
• Created DB2 databases for testing purposes.
• Converted COBOL production reports to FOCUS for use by user community.
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D.P. Management, Detroit, MI 9/1988 – 5/1991
Senior Consultant
• Assigned to large companies including Ford, General Motors and EDS.
• Functioned as a liaison between personnel function and systems development
area to coordinate implementation of revised personnel reporting system, and
provided ongoing FOCUS consulting support.
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Detroit, MI 6/1983 –5/1988
Project Manager
• Supervised a group of analysts responsible for maintaining company's
performance reporting systems in a VM/HPO environment using FOCUS to maintain
many of the system's larger modules.
• Managed the development of the company's first digitally based management
information system.
Education
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Arts Degree
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