DEALERTRACK, INC.

Senior Software Engineer  

03/09 to 03/2016                

Dealertrack engineers and supports software to manage all aspects of an automobile dealership, including: Parts and Service, Finance and Insurance, Showroom, OEM interfaces and Open API’s. The DMS application runs on an IBM iSeries using an cloud computing model. 

Responsibility and Skills Summary:

·   Architect and build B2B interfaces using RPG, XML, Java, HTTP, FTP, web services, Windows services

·   Analyze iSeries performance especially relating to SQL efficiencies

·   Created new async process using data queues to enhance performance and througput

·   Mentor and train engineers in Agile methodology and process.

Technical Summary:

IBM iSeries, IBM Client Access, IBM iNavigator, Surveryor/400, RPG(all versions from RPG2 to RPG Free), Service programs, stored procedures in DB2/400, SDA, DBU, Embedded SQL, Websphere, MQ, FTP, Microsoft C# .NET and VB.NET, Python, Profound UI, Java, Databases: DB2/400, SQL, XML, HTTP, Digital Signatures, encryption, JSON. Change Management: LMI, SVN, GitHub, , Axway Cyclone,

ITERA INC. (VISION SOLUTIONS)

Senior Software Engineer  

10/06 to 03/09                

iTera Inc. develops, sells and supports IBM iSeries high availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Responsibility and Skills Summary:

·   Architected integrated components for an iSeries high-availability software solution.

·   Responsible for developing, delivering and supporting key modules to a world-wide, multi-lingual customer base.

·   Extensive implementation of IBM-supplied APIs and remote journaling in the most current iSeries configurations.

·   Responsibility for ensuring software efficiency and compatibility for the smallest to the largest of iSeries implementations.

·   Analyze and improve iSeries performance from the database level to high-level application design

·   Support hundreds of customers’ iSeries, helping to ensure reliable fail-over processes.

Technical Summary:

IBM iSeries, Extensive use of IBM iSeries APIs, Remote journaling, IBM Client Access, IBM iNavigator, Surveryor/400, RPG(all versions from RPG2 to RPG Free), Service programs, stored procedures in DB2/400, SDA, DBU, Embedded SQL, Microsoft C# .NET and VB.NET, Python, Profound UI, Java, Databases: DB2/400, SQL, XML, HTTP. Change Management: LMI, SVN, GitHub, Websphere, MQ, FTP.

STAMPIN' UP

Senior Software Engineer

01/04 to 10/2006                

Stampin’ Up is a manufacturing and distribution company which uses a direct-selling business model to sell their products through 50,000 demonstrators in North America and Australia.  Their systems support a 24x7 business which is growing and thriving.  The IT department maintains more than 120 production servers running scores of enterprise-wide applications. 

Responsibility and Skills Summary:

·   Responsible for technology needs including developing technology strategies and priorities, and delivering and supporting the technology for the business as well as external customers in a multi-national environment.

·   Complete replacement of most legacy systems including order-entry, distribution, corporate web sites, credit card industry interfaces, and on-line marketing using  J.D. Edwards ERP replacement for financials, manufacturing, inventory control along with EAI to manage application interfaces.

·   Directed efforts to become fully CISP compliant thus enabling the company to meet the strictest security demands of the credit card industry.

·   Implemented and continued to grow disaster recovery and business continuity programs and processes.

Technical Summary:

Microsoft .NET; C# environment, CISCO networking, Databases: Microsoft SQL, Pick-to-light, distribution systems, Web and client/server development, Clear Commerce credit systems, Business Objects ETL and Business Intelligence suite, I3 system monitoring, Mercury QA suite including Test Director

AMX International                                            

Senior Software Engineer, JD Edwards Contractor, iSeries Administrator

11/98 to 01/04                

AMX International is both a consulting services company as well as a developer/vendor for its own world-class utility support software (see www.utiligy.com).  As a channel partner for JDEdwards Corporation, AMX provides consulting services for all aspects of JDEdwards World and OneWorld ERP installation and implementation.   “Utiligy”, AMX’s software offering for the utility industry is emerging as feature-rich solution for utilities and municipalities around the world. 

Responsibility and Skills Summary:

·   Lead JD Edwards ERP installations in a wide variety of corporations in size from 100M to 6B. 

·   In-depth experience in implementing Finance, Distribution, Manufacturing, Transportation, Health Care and other ERP modules across a variety of business types and models.

·   Creative solutions for B2B using EDI, Active/Webmethods

·   Disaster recovery policies and procedures

Technical Summary:

IBM iSeries, IBM Client Access, IBM iNavigator, Surveryor/400, RPG(all versions from RPG2 to RPG Free), Service programs, stored procedures in DB2/400, SDA, DBU, Embedded SQL, Microsoft C# .NET and VB.NET, Python, Java, NGS-IQ, Databases: DB2/400, SQL, XML, HTTP, Digital Signatures, encryption, JSON. Change Management: LMI, SVN, GitHub, Websphere, MQ, FTP, Axway Cyclone. Interfaces to Scientific Atlanta, CoolGen Development methodology and toolset, JD Edwards World and OneWorld: All things related to JDE development; both hardware and software, Database environments; Oracle, Microsoft SQL, DB2/400, Informix, Platforms: Windows NT/2000/XP servers, Unix, AS/400, RS6000, JDE XPI (Active Works), EDI processes and protocols – most transaction sets, Wireless technology and applications; particularly Emerys, Interfaces to OneWorld include, CamStar, Agile Works, Meridian’s Prolog, Web-enablement , Seagull software and interfaces to JDE World modules, Web development; Java, HTML, XML, Project manager for complete EDI solution for a multi-billion dollar company in which 98% of all inventory, billing and distribution transactions occur via EDI.

ASSIST INTERNATIONAL                                            

Senior Software Engineer, AS/400 Administrator, Contractor              

11/93 to 11/98                

Assist International is a software vendor/developer for a suite of  integrated ERP applications which includes all general accounting functions as well as distribution, logistics, light manufacturing and direct sales support. All applications were designed, built, installed and supported the IBM iSeries platform.

Responsibility and Skills Summary:

·   Lead implementation of Assist’s ERP solution in a wide variety of business types and models.

·   Build and deploy new features and functions based on customer feedback and system needs.

·   Responsible for division staffing, P&L and budgets.

·   Established software development policies and procedures

·   Implemented software release / version control policies and procedures

·   Tools selection, R&D, prototype

·   Disaster recovery policies and procedures

Technical Summary:

IBM iSeries, IBM Client Access, IBM iNavigator, Surveryor/400, RPG(all versions from RPG2 to RPG Free), Service programs, stored procedures in DB2/400, SDA, DBU, Embedded SQL Assist Software development environment including AS/400, RPG, Heavy use of AS/400 API’s, AS/400 performance tuning, Custom interfaces between Assist on the AS/400 and various third parties including, JDEdwards-World and OneWorld, Vertax, LTL400, Varsity, PageNet, and SkyTel.  Used TAP protocol to paging systems,  EDI processes and protocols – most transaction sets, Custom interfaces for credit card processing, paging networks and EDI environments, Lotus Notes, Development and interfaces with the AS/400, Web development HTML, XML, Java

COMPHEALTH INC.                                              

Senior Software Engineer, AS/400 Administrator              

06/89 to 11/93                  

CompHealth Inc. fills a unique role in the medical field.  They use sophisticated homegrown systems to match medical professionals from many specialties who are willing to work as “locum tenens” (temporary positions) with situations at medical facilities around the world where temporary help is needed.

Responsibility and Skills Summary:

·   Build and support all in-house developed applications for the locum tenens business.

·   iSeries performance analysis and support

·   Apply AS/400 PTFs support all admin functions.

·   Maintained and enhanced JD Edwards World applications

·   Coordination and management of four satellite offices spanning the US.

·   Implemented software release / version control policies and procedures

·   Disaster recover policies and procedures

Technical Summary:

IBM System/38, multiple AS/400's,  IBM OS/2, Windows95,98,NT, 5250 remote communications, Token-ring LAN, WAN, running under IBM LAN Server, OS/2, with MicroComm Bridges and routers.  Later moved to Windows 2000 servers, Extensive AS/400 performance tuning, AS/400 communications, Varied communications applications linking AS/400 with PCs, telephone switches, other AS/400s etc, System/38 to AS/400 Migration, Applications to link AS/400 with WorldSpan airline ticketing systems, CC:Mail  - Lotus Notes Interface, Interfaces to/from JD Edwards World software

FORMAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION

 University of Utah         1972-1973 COMSCI Major

                            Honors-at-Entrance Scholarship

 Brigham Young University   1975-1977 COMSCI Major

 Weber State University    1989-1991 COMSCI Major

Formal IBM Training       Over 70 formal classes covering all

                            topics relating to System/38, AS/400, iSeries

 JDEdwards TrainingWorld Software and OneWorld development tools training

JDE XPI (Active Works)Development toolset

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