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BRENT D. JOHNSON

BRENT D. JOHNSON

Le Sueur,MN

Summary

Experienced professional in business analysis and software development. Leverages technology and software expertise to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Skilled in facilitating effective conversations with stakeholders and IT teams. Demonstrated success in project intake, definition, scoping, and estimation. Holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics, providing a strong foundation in problem-solving and critical thinking. Known for self-reliance and independence, excels at developing productive relationships with business and IT partners. Versatile team player with exceptional communication skills, thrives in fast-paced and dynamic environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Solutions Architect/Business Product Owner

Express Scripts, Inc.
01.2015 - 11.2023
  • Liaison representing business project sponsors to IT delivery teams
  • Led project intake, definition, high level business needs, and requirements with business sponsors
  • Reviewed requirements with IT teams and ensured project completion.
  • Managed project planning, scope, schedule, status and documentation.
  • Worked with business partners to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed requirement dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
  • Guided and influenced business partners on recommended upgrades and enhancements to integrated solutions.
  • Created and implemented innovative business solutions to support corporate objectives.
  • Created strong relationships with key decision makers as trusted consultant of pharmacy pricing product line.
  • Worked closely with product teams to define and prioritize feature requests.
  • Oversaw entire product deployments from vision and creation to rollout and delivery.
  • Focused on building critical features up front in order to identify constraints and technical challenges.
  • Coordinated with software developers to create custom applications and trackers to achieve client goals.

Software Engineer/Design Lead

Express Scripts, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2014
  • Technical and design lead overseeing multiple projects
  • Completed designs while assisting, mentoring, and overseeing the design and development work of junior software engineers and contractors.
  • Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures.
  • Collaborated with management, internal and external development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
  • Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.
  • Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
  • Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
  • Conducted data modeling, performance and integration testing.
  • Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
  • Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
  • Designed and implemented scalable applications for real-time transaction processing.
  • Developed system implementation plans.
  • Created maps, models, and templates for diverse projects.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Java Developer

Express Scripts, Inc.
01.2001 - 12.2005
  • Conducted data modeling, performance and integration testing.
  • Developed conversion and system implementation plans.
  • Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
  • Designed and implemented scalable applications for data extraction and analysis.
  • Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
  • Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
  • Authored application help topics and integrated help pages into application user help.

COBOL Developer

Express Scripts, Inc.
03.1997 - 01.2001
  • Evaluated and implemented enhancement design solutions to improve cost, quality and performance of software applications.
  • Troubleshot business logic and performance issues in existing mainframe applications.
  • Developed and executed complex system test plans to support quality.
  • Performed lead analyst role to complete technical systems design for new and enhanced systems.
  • Applied business and technical knowledge to provide quality solutions for business and enterprise software needs.
  • Identified opportunities to modify software to avoid future problems and promote continuous improvement.
  • Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
  • Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.

COBOL Developer

Electronic Data Systems

Education

Bachelor of Science – B.S. Mathematics Education -

Northwestern College
St. Paul, MN

Skills

  • SDLC, Agile Framework
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2
  • SQL
  • Visio
  • Java, Java Swing, Oracle DB, Ant, Eclipse
  • XML, HTML, JSON
  • Linux, Unix, IBM Mainframe

Work Availability

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Timeline

Business Solutions Architect/Business Product Owner

Express Scripts, Inc.
01.2015 - 11.2023

Software Engineer/Design Lead

Express Scripts, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2014

Java Developer

Express Scripts, Inc.
01.2001 - 12.2005

COBOL Developer

Express Scripts, Inc.
03.1997 - 01.2001

COBOL Developer

Electronic Data Systems

Bachelor of Science – B.S. Mathematics Education -

Northwestern College

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