PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
IT Specialist with 10+ years of programming experience ranging from COBOL to C#
.NET. Strongest skills include coding, testing, design, implementation and system
integration. Projects included systems migration and complex file conversions
used by diverse industries including healthcare, retail, book publishing and
warehouse. Good performance and work ethic demonstrated by serving on a 24/7
on-call production application support team.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Code web and windows-based applications using C#.NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, T-SQL,
SQL Server 2005, SSIS, HTML, XML, JavaScript, Web Services
• Design, create, and develop databases using T-SQL, Visio, SSIS
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
IT Systems Analyst
Fire department Seattle WA 03/2008 – Present
• Developed on-line ASP.NET firefighters performance report
• Created DailyStaffing report for chiefs and HR
• Converted several MS access DB’s to SQL 2005
• Enhanced in-house built MIS time tracking system
• Converted shift transfer schedule FoxPro application to .NET
• Tools used included Visual Studio 2005, SQL server 2005, Team Foundation
Server, Beyond Compare
• Multi tier platform servers (SQL, IIS test and production)
SDET 3 – MSN QA Application tester
Microsoft Redmond WA 09/2006 – 04/2007
• As part of the MSN gadget certification team I have tested gadgets designed
for Microsoft Live.com environment (Autos, Celebrities, TVListing, Sports)
• Testing included several aspects :
• Basic Functionality, UI, Accessibility, Browser compatibility (IE6, IE7, FF1.5
and FF2.0), memory leaks and security
• Wrote ASP AjaxMasterPages test web site and ControlBox tool to trigger errors
for testing of the in house MSN web pages activity and functionality
• Tested WebCrawler functionality and checked SQL database files written
• Wrote couple of Vista sidebar gadgets
• Tools used included Visual Studio 2005, SQL server 2005, Product Studio,
• Fiddler, WebCrawler, ControlBox (for testing automation), Drip 0.5
ASP.NET Application Developer
Strategy Computers, Inc. Bellevue WA 06/2005 – 08/2006
• Designed and developed web-based applications using C#, ASP.NET, HTML,
JavaScript, XML Web Services, ADO.NET, and SQL Server
• Automated reporting functionality using SQL Server
• Wrote audio editor C# application to parse mp3 stream files using Media
Control Interface, delegates and timer event
• Coded ASP.NET application with backend SQL Server database that gathers,
analyzes, and tracks customer feedback by using HTML/XML to transform, format,
and transfer data via email to administrative personnel
• Wrote variety of applications including chat room, calculator, bouncing ball,
grocery shopping cart, implementing DataGrid and XML Web Services
• Tested and de-bugged application code
• Technologies used included Visual Studio .NET, FrontPage and HTML editor, SQL
Server, Microsoft Access
IT Specialist
IBM Seattle WA 12/2004 – 06/2005
• Wrote documentation for MQ Series part of the integration project transferring
data from the mainframe application to the message broker hub using XML messages
and JAVA interface
• Active training in JAVA, XML, Websphere MQ, and Websphere Business Integration
tools (Interchange Server and Message Broker)
Consultant
IBM Seattle WA 06/2004 – 12/2004
• Provided technical training and support for the back-end area of the claims
processing system for Regence Blueshield Health Insurance Company
• Trained staff on batch journaling data recovery, claim suspense file rebuild,
VRU on-line check, CPS eligibility processing and claims history files update and
recovery
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Regence BlueShield Seattle WA 10/1994 – 06/2004
• Provided 24/7 on-call system support
• Implemented journal recovery process for claims batch system critical files
• Maintained CPS Eligibility daily rebuild from membership
• Served on CPS system performance and tuning SWAT team
• Developed, designed, coded, tested and implemented core claims (CPS system)
batch and CICS applications, history checks (retro process), inventory and
professional claims on-line screens
• Ensured data integrity and validation throughout process of maintaining and
converting critically large files
Technical Analyst
Weyerhaeuser (P&CS contract) Tacoma WA 02/1994 - 09/1994
• Implemented reporting features of Labor Distribution System which serves as an
interface system processing payroll information feeding GL, with weekly posting
• Accessed database files through Dun & Bradstreet software
Consultant
Zenith Administrators Seattle WA 04/1992 - 05/1993
• Maintained and enhanced on-line (western division) claims processing system -
including both dental and medical processors
• Expanded major project service file, converted CICS programs, and performed
general system improvements
Programmer
Unisys Corp (Lenco Pro Consultants) Trenton NJ 07/1990 - 07/1991
• Coded new Medicaid management information system for state of New Jersey
• Wrote 25 brand new report programs as part of MARS division including pharmacy
and provider subsystem
• Performed unit and integrated testing
Programmer
Crown Publishers Avenel NJ 04/1984 - 04/1990
• Supported BISAC report system for Walden and Dalton including on-line accounts
payable, item inquiry update screens and materials inventory
• Wrote credit card check/validation program
Programmer
Cybco Systems New York NY 09/1982 - 04/1984
• Designed, coded, tested and implemented programs for the Customer Information
System Department
• Participated in ISAM/VSAM conversion for Merrill Lynch
• Technologies included COBOL, VSAM and TSO
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
C# BrainBench Certification
Strategy Computers, Inc. Bellevue WA
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD for .NET) Certification Training
IBM Seattle WA
JAVA 2 Fundamentals BrainBench Certification
Polytechnic University Krakow, Poland
B.S., Electronics/Computer Science
SUMMARY
Industries: Healthcare Insurance, Warehouse Distribution, Book Sales
Project Domain:
Application Development, Data Architecture, Change Management, Performance and
Tuning
Hardware: Intel-based PCs, IBM
Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Vista, IBM OS/MVS
Computer Languages: C#, TSQL, Java, JavaScript, HTML, COBOL, CICS, JCL,
Eztrieve, REXX
Middleware ASP.NET, XML, SOAP, Web Services,
RDBMS: SQL Server 2005, DB2, , MS Access, VSAM
Development Tools: Visual Studio 2008, Team Foundation Server,
Product Studio, Fiddler, Beyond Compare
Applications: MS Office Suite, Visio
Methodologies Gantt charts, CPA (Critical Path Analysis), Life-cycle
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