Introduction

I am an independent computer consultant with over 20 years experience developing & implementing systems solutions in a variety of industries. If you have a business problem or a short-term project that requires a diligent, experienced analyst or programmer, I can help.

Experience Summary

My roles have included requirements analysis, systems development, project management and training, as well as systems integration, programming, and testing. Applications include forecasting, sales analysis, automated storage and retrieval systems, shop floor control, order processing, MRP, DRP, AP, Billing, AR, GL, real estate valuations, receiving, electronic funds transfer, direct marketing and insurance.

Languages, Tools and Operating Systems

CICS, DB/2, VSAM, COBOL/COBOL II, IMS/DB, QUIKJOB, TSO/ISPF, Windows, Roscoe, ICCF, DOS/VSE, MVS/ESA, OS/390, TCP/IP, Panvalet, Endeavor

Hardware

IBM 370/30xx/9000, IBM 43xx, PC, CDC Cyber

Professional Affiliations

Independent Computer Consultants Association (Vice-President, At-Large Chapter)

Former member of the Board of Directors of the American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS)

Recent Assignments

Upgraded EFT systems to allow online payments by consumers and automatic processing of government assistance payments.

JCL updates to add eight new companies to a billing system (aquisitions) and standardized 400+ IMS/DC programs.

Implemented Electronic Funds Transfer for two insurance companies (using COBOL-II, DB2, TCP/IP).

Converted a mainframe-based payroll system to OPEN4 (UNIX / Windows/NT).

Converted physical inventory and parts costing systems from IMS/DB to DB/2.