CEDRIC HERRON
Racine,WI
Summary
Hands-on software developer with a focus on IBM i technologies, including RPGLE and SQL. Experience in system integrations and digital transformation that enhanced operational efficiency by 25%. Pursuing entry-level Software Engineer or Associate Developer roles to leverage skills in modern programming languages for software development and maintenance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Administrator
Long-Term Care Facilities
Wisconsin
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Managed operations for multiple facilities with 100+ staff members, overseeing scheduling, billing systems, and workflow optimization
- Implemented system integrations for scheduling and billing platforms, improving operational efficiency by 25% and accelerating cash flow cycles
- Led digital transformation initiatives, migrating paper-based patient data processes to electronic systems, which inspired transition to software development career
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Software Development
Gateway Technical College
Racine, WISkills
- RPGLE
- C#
- Java
- Python
- SQL
- CL
- HTML/CSS
- RDi (Rational Developer for i)
- Visual Studio
- VS Code
- Eclipse
- Spyder
- Git
- Azure DevOps
- IBM i (AS/400)
- DB2
- SQL Server
- Systems Design
- Web Development
Leadership And Professional Development
- President, WMCPA (Wisconsin Midrange Computer Professional Association) Student Chapter at Gateway Technical College, Led initiatives to promote IBM i skills development and mentored peers in RPG and modern application development practices.
- Developed healthcare technology concepts through academic projects, applying software solutions to real-world operational challenges.
Academic Projects And Technical Experience
- Developed batch processing applications using Advanced RPGLE and CL on IBM i emulator, implementing file I/O operations, error handling, and data validation routines.
- Built Java-based web integrations and servlets for IBM i systems, creating RESTful interfaces to expose legacy RPG data through modern web applications.
- Engineered Python automation scripts for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes, integrating with DB2 databases using SQL queries.
- Participated in team-based software development projects utilizing version control (Git) and agile methodologies to deliver solutions collaboratively.
Timeline
Owner/Administrator
Long-Term Care Facilities
01.2017 - 01.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Software Development
Gateway Technical College