Alexander Zaslavsky

Re-skinned http://www.myworkliferewards.com - based on e-commerce requirements and new assets. Implemented new promotional functionality for on-line customers. Modified back end to accommodate new data. Performed daily builds. Struts 1, CSS, J2EE Websphere 8, SQL server 2008. 

Architected, developed, documented and implemented an online platform independent batch scheduling system to provide an ability to schedule or run on demand batch jobs responsible for processing online vendor’s content and moving to CMS Agility, to configure each job based on xml templates (i/o files/jvm args) eliminating dependency on mainframe scheduler and providing business community role based access to content management on demand.  Software used: Java based open source Quartz job scheduler, Java 7/J2EE Spring 3.x MVC based interface, ANT, Spring security 3 LDAP integration, Spring multicast file API, Oracle 11g backend. Hibernate 3.x. Designed DB model/triggers/sequences to support scheduling activities, job log maintenance. Apache Tomcat 7. IDE - Spring Tool Suite (STS)

TracFone Wireless , Doral, FL

7/2012-10/2012

http://www.tracfone.com

Production support and new development for top prepaid wireless provider in US. Multi brand ecommerce system (B2B, B2C, content) running on Sun Solaris/Weblogic with Oracle 11g database. J2EE, Spring 2.5. Eclipse. Agile development with daily scrum meetings. Direct QA support, release and post release support. Development of new features UI and client surveys. Heavy database querying to resolve problems. Modifying existing in-house developed MVC framework. Cross-group collaboration.

Royal Caribbean Cruises ltd, Miramar, FL

9/2011-6/2012

Production monitoring and support of a large scale high-availability systems, (www.royalcaribbean.com www.celebritycruises.com www.azamaraclubcruises.com  hosted on multiple JVM’s, B2B, B2C hosting industrial strength web commerce site which provides public internet access for cruise booking, reservations and various products. 500k unique users a day. Lead a singlehanded initiative from discovery, development and installation in production of 3 projects for technology migration, integration and metrics utilization. Insuring high availability and minimum downtime.

Developed and enhanced existing ASR (advanced shipboard revenue) system.

WAS 6.1 J2EE, STRUTS, Spring 2.5 SQL server, DB2 on System I (AS400), stored procedures, SQL optimization, emergency fixes, point pushes and DBUs.  Content management. Software migration and regulatory compliance.

UAIC, Miami Gardens, FL

3/2011-9/2011

http://www.uaig.net/

Configuration  and implementation for JAVA based GUIDEWIRE Automotive Insurance product integrated with AS400 I Series/DB2. Custom implementation and configuration of new billing system. Build and deploy custom Java api and Web service framework integrated via PHP server on AS400.

Judicial Systems of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC

3/2010-3/2011

CCIS DA (criminal court information system for a district attorneys)

·                           Providing support and enhancements to existing J2EE/STRUTS 1.1/Tiles application running on Websphere application server 6.1 in z/OS mainframe environment which interacts with legacy databases such as DB2 and IMS DB via CICS transaction gateway (CTG).  Designed and created custom interface to allow statewide name search for prior and pending cases as well as phonetic search. Provided support and guidance for QA team on testing approach, test scripting and documentation. Optimized database calls to minimize CPU usage to reduce licensing cost 

http://www.nccourts.org/Citizens/JData/Documents/Technology_CCIS_DA_Facts.pdf

JM Family Enterprises Inc, Deerfield Bch, FL

2000-2010

www.jmfamily.com/

LAWSON Financial Systems

·               Provided support and enhancements to existing custom interfaces connecting legacy mainframe financial system/database with 3^rd party CRM

developed in JAVA/J2EE technologies, MQ series, JMS and PUB/SUB transformation services in JAVA Multi-threading environment for LAWSON financial system (AR, AP, and GL). Provided solutions on performance enhancements and implemented immediate fixes.

·               IBM Mainframe(COBOL/CICS/VSAM), UDB (DB2 AIX/UNIX) IBM CDC data replication, IBM MQ Series, JAVA JMS, VB.NET/C#  

·               Provided leadership and mentoring to team members on the existing infrastructure

.NET Programmer / AnalystArea: Product development F&I

·               Participated in the analysis, design, requirement gathering, development and integration of web based application (“www.jmmenu.com”) with the existing pricing engine running on UNIX/J2EE environment to provide product pricing and loan break down for dealers as well as an opportunity to up sell in house developed products such as extended warranty, wear and tear, life insurance etc.. (.NET,C#,VB.NET SQL 200X,ORACLE/PLSQL/WEB Service)

·               Real time integration with Auto Dealership’s DMS R&R and ADP

·               Provided support, enhancements and development to a reporting (.NET, SQL, BOE). Web based reporting system is designed to provide various statistic information for about 2000 auto dealer on product (see above) sales performance, sales volumes, penetration etc.

·               Business Objects XI custom programming

·               On-call production support, maintenance and trouble shooting.

Sr. Java Programmer / AnalystArea: System conversion

·               Participated in design and development of  large conversion project, moving various financial systems off the mainframe to ORACLE CRM using Oracle app. server, forms and ORACLE DB, JAVA/MQ interfaces              

·               Developed various components and interfaces to access real time and convert data from various data source on  DB2/VSAM to ORACLE/UNIX.

·               Integration of 3rd party products (UNIX, C).

Sr. Java Programmer / AnalystArea: Product development "JANUS" 

·               Participated in development, implementation and support of newly designed product management system "JANUS",under J2EE architecture using MVC patterns, Struts, Log4J, ANT and JUnit running on BEA Weblogic. Developed integration of the legacy data utilizing IBM MQSeries, CICS on the mainframe (IBM OS/390) and   EJB/and MDB components running on UNIX.              Optimized SQL and DB2 .

Sr. Java Programmer / AnalystArea: Leasing Systems

·               Participated in the analysis, design, development and implementation of "dealer statement" system on the  IBM OS/390 utilizing CICS and number of back end batches accessing DB2 and VSAM data bases

·               Providing an ongoing support maintenance and modification to JM Family South East Toyota (“SET”) automobile leasing systems and interfaces.

Office Depot, Delray Bch, FL

1999 – 2000

Consultant - Sr. Mainframe Programmer / Analyst

Project:  Cross Dock Re-engineering

·               Participated in the design and development of Office Depot Cross Dock

Re-engineering project.  Modify existing DCMSC system that provides receiving, distribution and replenishment of inventory (on-line CICS).             

·               Utilize IBM MQ Series to establish cross platform communication between CICS applications and NT server. 

·               Create, execute and document test plans and their results.  Re-designed current processes of batch submissions through CICS internal readers. 

·               Convert systems from VSAM file processing to DB2

·               Create reports on user demand using CA-EASYTRIEVE. 

American Express, Weston, FL

1997 – 1999

Consultant - Sr. Mainframe Programmer / Analyst

Project:  Service Delivery Platform, 1999

·               Participated in the design and development of  new solicitation, cross-sell and balance transfer services.  CICS screen-scraper, and back-end host system that provides update, inquiry and reporting capabilities.

·               Designed, developed and tested numerous batch programs written in COBOL 370 utilizing IMS checkpoint restart facilities, VSAM, JCL, stored DB2 procedures which are utilized by the client (Microsoft Transaction Server) to complete back-end functions.

·               Software was developed and tested using CHANGEMAN and all IBM/DB2 utilities.

Project: Custom Extras, 1997- 1999

·               Served on the Custom Extras development team, responsible to implement the System capabilities in support of both the CCIB (Charge Card in the Bank) initiative and the Triumph Migration Strategy.  The purpose of the CCIB Initiative is to transfer the Charge Card Business from the LEGACY TRS (travel related services) to AECB (American Express Centurion Bank) TRIUMPH to take advantage of the flexibility provided by a bank infrastructure to increase Revenue and Profitability.

·               Involved in writing conversion programs to transfer accounts from the LEGACY System to the TRIUMPH System and involved the conversion of the present Custom Extras IMS/DC CICS/DB2 screens to a CICS DB2 base system

·               Responsible for upgrading existing and new systems to Y2K compliance level.

Bank of New York, New York

1994 – 1997

Consultant - Sr. Mainframe Programmer / Analyst

·               Took part in the development and implementation of various enhancements to the existing online global securities processing systems (GSPS) as well as maintenance of the existing parts of the system.  GSPS is a comprehensive menu driven real time application that handles securities ownership transfer facility, provides shareholders and securities maintenance/inquiry functions, allows dividend reinvestment and processing, generates payments, and distributes various financial statements and 1099 forms.

·                COBOL II CICS command level using SQL to access DB2 database under OS/MVS/XA environment.

·               Worked on various enhancements to an on-line money market system.  This real time system provides money market traders with accurate trading information, assists the operation area in the processing of deposits, placements and secondary market CD's,

·               Responsible for coding, testing and debugging of various on-line and batch programs to perform data processing.

PROFESSIONAL

TRAINIG:                         Cloudera Hadoop certified developer cource, JAVA,

J2EE (JAVA certified programmer)  ORACLE, PL/SQL

.NET VB.NET, C#

EDUCATION:                Globe Institute of Technologies 

Baruch College, City University of New York,