Archie M Custodio
Granada Hills,CA
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable retired US Army Veteran with a proven track record at Veterans Affairs, excelling in teamwork and communication. Skilled in COBOL programming, I effectively reduced software bugs and enhanced user experience. Committed to continuous improvement, I thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired Disabled US Army Veteran
Veterans Affairs
06.2011 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Senior COBOL Programmer
Shelter Insurance
05.2005 - 09.2006
- Facilitated seamless integration between internal systems and external vendor tools through effective communication with stakeholders and diligent attention to detail during the development process.
- Expanded professional skill set by staying current with industry trends, attending workshops, seminars, and conferences to remain knowledgeable about best practices for COBOL programming and mainframe development.
- Supported the successful conversion of legacy systems into modern platforms by diligently reviewing existing code for potential improvements and ensuring seamless compatibility with new technologies.
- Reduced software bugs by rigorously testing and debugging COBOL programs during the development process.
- Improved user experience for enterprise applications through the development of intuitive user interfaces utilizing CICS and COBOL programming skills.
- Contributed to successful project completion by consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality coding standards in a fast-paced environment.
Application Developer
JPMorganChase
07.1997 - 11.2003
- Leveraged expertise in CICS transaction server administration to ensure smooth functioning of online applications.
- Conducted regular training sessions for junior programmers, fostering a collaborative learning environment within the team.
- Evaluated third-party tools/software packages against specific project requirements and provided recommendations on the best-suited options, driving informed technology investment decisions.
- Implemented automation initiatives to minimize manual intervention in routine tasks, leading to increased productivity levels among team members.
- Streamlined data processing by designing and implementing efficient COBOL programs.
- Established strong working relationships with key stakeholders to gather system requirements, ensuring alignment of programming solutions with business objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology - Computer Programming
Chubb Institute
Parsippany, NJ12-2000
Psychology
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ08-1997
High School Diploma -
Crescenta Valley High School
La Crescenta, CA06-1993
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved sales quotas through effectively helping with referring various bank products.
- Earned Teller of the Year for outstanding customer service
Timeline
Retired Disabled US Army Veteran
Veterans Affairs
06.2011 - Current
Senior COBOL Programmer
Shelter Insurance
05.2005 - 09.2006
Application Developer
JPMorganChase
07.1997 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Information Technology - Computer Programming
Chubb Institute
Psychology
Seton Hall University
High School Diploma -
Crescenta Valley High School
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