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JAMES W. RENDER
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
James W Render is an IT and legal consultant with more than ten years dedicated
to information technology systems and law. He has performed multiple consulting
roles during his career as a Legal Assistant and Programmer/Analyst. He
specializes in Mainframe technologies, Data Warehousing(ETL), and Relational
Databases. He has substantial experience in financial, health care, legal,
manufacturing, and retail business processes.
HIS PRIOR POSITIONS HAVE INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING JOB FUNCTIONS:
Application Development Application
Support
Coding Database
Design/Analysis
Legal Assistance Structured
Programming
System Design/Analysis System
Development
System Implementation System Maintenance
System Requirements System Testing
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts, December 2004
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
Major: Political Science Minor: Economics Concentration: Computer Science
Legal Assistant Diploma, March 1996
ICC(Penn-Foster), Scranton, Pennsylvania
Journalism Diploma, October 1992
ICC(Penn-Foster), Scranton, Pennsylvania
TRAINING:
Instructor Led Training
DB2 Concepts and Programming
C Concepts and Programming
CICS
HTML
Internet
Java Concepts and Programming
Kmart Programmer Training
Legal Applications(LSA, DM5, Team Connect)
Oracle Concepts and Programming
Teradata Concepts and Programming
ANCILLARY SKILLS:
AT&T DSL
Data Warehousing
Freelance Writer
Member of American Political Science Association
Political Participant
JAMES W. RENDER
EXPERIENCE HISTORY:
7/08 9/08
CSC COVANSYS
INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURING-CHRYSLER
POSITION: PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Analyzed, designed, coded, and tested modifications for an Interim Price
Screen, a New Decoder Block, and an Automated Super Session of Parts for the
Component Procurement and Analysis System.
Also used Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Internet, DB2, SQL, IMS
DB/DC, MFS, COBOL, QMF, JCL, VSAM, IDCAMS, TSO/ISPF, File-Aid, Sarbanes/Oxley
Rules(Serv), and XPEDITER.
ENVIRONMENT: IBM MAINFRAME, PC, AND WEB SERVER.
1/06 - 12/07
COMPUTER CONTRACT SERVICES, INC
INDUSTRY: FINANCIAL-CHRYSLER
POSITION: PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Analyzed, designed, coded, tested, implemented, maintained, documented and
provided production support for a Service Contract Legacy System.
Was a member of the development team that created a VIN Driven System that
replaced the legacy system.
The VIN Driven System contained a web customer interface and mainframe
relational database. Converted legacy data to VIN Driven data formats.
Also used Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Internet, DB2, SQL, IMS
DB/DC, MFS, COBOL, QMF, JCL, VSAM, IDCAMS, TSO/ISPF, File-Aid, Sarbanes/Oxley
Rules(Serv), XPEDITER, and GCS Parameters.
ENVIRONMENT: IBM MAINFRAME, PC, AND WEB SERVER.
3/04 - 4/05
THE KPM GROUP
Performed legal research for Rose Law Office. The research was about asbestos
lawsuits that were litigated for Ford Motor Company.
Reviewed, unitized, and coded documents for the discovery process.
JAMES W. RENDER
EXPERIENCE HISTORY (CONTINUED):
11/92 - 11/02
COMPUWARE CORPORATION
VARIOUS ASSIGNMENTS
DURATION: 11 MONTHS
INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURING FORD MOTOR COMPANY
POSITION: PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Analyzed, coded, tested, implemented, maintained, and provided on call
production support for a Global Parts Ordering System.
Maintained programs that processed part orders from the WEB front end when
they abended during on call periods.
Reviewed specifications for enhancements that added new importers or exporters
to the system.
Coded, tested, and implemented changes to the system that allowed processing
of orders from new importers to new exporters.
Analyzed the system for changes needed to implement a database purge process
of production tables.
Participated in design of the purge process.
Also coded, tested, and implemented changes for the purge process.
ENVIRONMENT: IBM MAINFRAME, PC, AND WEB SERVER. TOOLS: IMS/DB, DB2, SQL, QMF,
COBOL, TSO/ISPF, IDCAMS, JCL, VSAM, FILE-AID, MS WORD, MS EXCEL, MS ACCESS, ASP,
HTML, STORED PROCEDURES, SPUFI, XPEDITER, AND WINDOWS.
DURATION: 10 MONTHS
INDUSTRY: FINANCIAL FORD MOTOR CREDIT
POSITION: PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Analyzed, coded, tested, implemented, maintained, and provided on call
production support for a Management Analysis and Planning System.
Maintained programs that processed automotive data from seventeen sources when
they abended during on call periods.
The data was extracted , scrubbed, formatted so it could be loaded to tables
of a data warehouse(ETL).
Analyzed the need for changes to system caused by new accounts receivable
system.
Participated in design of changes to system for new accounts receivable
system.
Coded, tested and implemented the needed changes.
ENVIRONMENT: IBM MAINFRAME AND PC. TOOLS: GDX, COBOL, TSO/ISPF, IDCAMS, JCL,
VSAM, FILE-AID, MS WORD, MS EXCEL, MS ACCESS, TERADATA, AND WINDOWS.
JAMES W. RENDER
EXPERIENCE HISTORY (CONTINUED):
DURATION: 37 MONTHS
INDUSTRY: FINANCIAL BANK ONE
POSITION: PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Analyzed, coded, tested, implemented, and maintained for a Demand Deposit and
Savings System.
Maintained programs that processed savings and checking account transactions.
The transactions were credited and debited to the appropriate accounts and
general ledger system.
Analyzed the need for changes to provide files to the State of Michigan of
inactive accounts.
Participated in design of changes.
Also coded, tested, and implemented the changes to produce the inactive
accounts files.
ENVIRONMENT: IBM MAINFRAME AND PC. TOOLS: IMS DB, CICS, COBOL, TSO/ISPF, IDCAMS,
JCL, VSAM, FILE-AID, WINDOWS, MS WORD, MS EXCEL, AND MS ACCESS.
DURATION: 12 MONTHS
INDUSTRY: FINANCIAL BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
POSITION: PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Analyzed, coded, tested, implemented, and maintained for a P&A Claims
Processing System.
Maintained programs that processed health care claims from health care
professionals.
The claims were validated and eventually paid or rejected.
Analyzed the system for changes when new medical or government requirements
were issued.
Participated in design of changes for the requirements.
Also coded, tested, and implemented the changes.
ENVIRONMENT: IBM MAINFRAME AND PC. TOOLS: IMS DB/DC, COBOL, TSO/ISPF, IDCAMS,
JCL, VSAM, MS WORD, XPEDITER, SQL, WINDOWS AND QMF.
DURATION: 38 MONTHS
INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURING FORD MOTOR COMPANY
POSITION: PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Analyzed, coded, tested, implemented, maintained, and provided on call
production support for a Parts Billing and Pricing System.
Maintained programs that processed part and pricing information when they
abended during on call times.
The information was updated to a database that was used to produce parts bills
for customers.
Analyzed the system for changes when new part requirements were developed.
Participated in the design of changes.
Coded, tested, and implemented changes for new part requirements.
ENVIRONMENT: IBM MAINFRAME AND PC. TOOLS: IMS DB,/DC, DB2, COBOL, MFS, TSO/ISPF,
IDCAMS, JCL, VSAM, XPEDITER, SQL, QMF, WINDOWS, AND PANVALET.
JAMES W. RENDER
EXPERIENCE HISTORY (CONTINUED):
11/91 - 7/92
KMART
INDUSTRY: RETAIL/WHOLESALE
POSITION: PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Analyzed, coded, tested, implemented, and maintained for a Centralized
Merchandising and Replenishment System.
Maintained programs that processed store replenishment transactions.
The transactions updated tables that contained information about merchandise
stocked at stores.
The tables were part of a data warehouse. I analyzed the system for changes
needed to make information available for online analysis.
Participated in design of changes.
Also coded, tested, and implemented necessary changes.
ENVIRONMENT: IBM MAINFRAME AND PC. TOOLS: IMS DB/DC, TERADATA, COBOL, BTS, MFS,
IDCAMS, CLIST, REXX, JCL, SQL, QMF, BTEQ, ITEQ, TSO/ISPF, PANVALET, AND MS-DOS.
6/90 - 8/91
DECISION CONSULTANTS INC.
INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURING
POSITION: PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Analyzed, coded, and tested for a Common Quality Indicator System.
Participated in development of a new system which collected car defects from
various sources.
The system updated tables with the information and allowed online analysis.
The database was a data warehouse.
Analyzed requirements for online programs used for defect analysis.
Coded and tested the programs.
ENVIRONMENT: IBM MAINFRAME AND PC. TOOLS: IMS DB/DC, DB2, COBOL, BTS, MFS,
IDCAMS, XPEDITER, JCL, SQL, QMF, TSO/ISPF, PANVALET, MICROFOCUS WORKBENCH, SCREEN
PLUS, WORD PERFECT AND MS-DOS.
5/86 - 6/90
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
INDUSTRY: FINANCIAL
POSITION: PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Project lead, analyzed, coded, tested, implemented, and maintained for a
Service Contract System.
Maintained programs for a system that processed car repair claims.
The claims were validated and paid or rejected.
Project lead and analyzed the system for new claim requirements.
Participated in the design of these changes.
Coded, tested and implemented the changes to the system.
ENVIRONMENT: IBM MAINFRAME. TOOLS: IMS DB/DC, CICS, DB2, COBOL, BTS, MFS,
IDCAMS, JCL, SQL, QMF, TSO/ISPF, PANVALET, AND VSAM.
JAMES W. RENDER
EXPERIENCE HISTORY (CONTINUED):
10/85 - 5/86
DECISION CONSULTANTS INC.
INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURING
POSITION: PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Analyzed, coded, tested, implemented, and maintained for a Tool and Facilities
Cost Estimating System.
Maintained programs that allowed online cost estimating of tools and
facilities for new car lines.
Analyzed changes for new analysis requirements.
Participated in the design of the modifications.
Also coded, tested, and implemented the changes for new analysis requirements.
ENVIRONMENT: IBM MAINFRAME. TOOLS: IMS DB/DC, COBOL, BTS, MFS, IDCAMS, TSO/ISPF,
JCL, PANVALET, AND VSAM.
5/80 - 10/85
KMART
INDUSTRY: RETAIL/WHOLESALE
POSITION: PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
Analyzed, coded, tested, implemented, and maintained for various Merchandising
Systems.
Maintained programs for the Check Off Sheet System.
This system allowed creation of forms for ordering advertised merchandise at
stores.
The forms were created online, printed, and sent to the stores so they could
order advertised merchandise.
Analyzed system for new order requirements.
Designed, coded, tested, and implemented the modifications.
Participated in analysis and purchase of a CAD system for the Construction
Department.
Also participated in development of Centralized Merchandising System.
Designed and analyzed the business to create programs that would allow central
ordering of merchandise for the stores.
Maintained a Transportation System that allowed the shipment of merchandise
via Consolidators.
Analyzed and designed modifications to implement new shipping requirements.
ENVIRONMENT: IBM MAINFRAME, IBM MID LEVEL, AND XEROX 9700. TOOLS: IMS DB/DC,
COBOL, BTS, MFS, IDCAMS, TSO/ISPF, JCL, PANVALET, EDX/EDL, FDL/EDL, CLIST AND
VSAM
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