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David Alverson

Jenison,MI

Summary

Customer-focused Sr. Analyst/Administrator with expertise in convenience foods and applications. Skilled in system integration across midrange, network servers, and data communications systems. Demonstrated network management skills in technology assessment, acquisition, installation, upgrades, system integration, and technical help desk support. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, user support, and teamwork abilities. Proficient in leveraging existing and emerging technology to drive business outcomes. Recently supported Synon in a local government office and currently hold a Level 4 DOJ security clearance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Arbor Solutions
01.2023 - Current
  • The most recent position is supporting Synon a Iseries application supporting a local Government location.
  • I have supported Iseries administration, security, programming, RPG, Cobol, CLLE, SQL, and DDS.
  • I have also updated OS/levels, PTF's, and 3rd party software upgrades, Help systems, Gentran/EDI and JDE.
  • For this position I also now have a level 4 DOJ security clearance.
  • A new project converting IBM mainframe Cobol to Iseries Cobol.

Sr. Analyst/Administrator

Abraham and Sons (a division of Imperial Trading)
01.2007 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: A seller of goods for convenience stores in Michigan and surrounding states.
  • Systems analyst/Admin using JDE, EDI, AS2, High Availability, and IBM Client Access.
  • Support Robot systems, Save, Console, Scheduler.
  • Experience using Kerberos authentication
  • Experience with configuring and administration of Enterprise Identity Mapping
  • Analyze and recommend install of new Midrange system (Iseries).
  • (Including the planning and upgrading of 3rd party applications.)
  • Work on RPG, RPGLE, and CL programming.
  • Work on and install OS upgrades, PTF's and Cume upgrades utilizing Image catalogs.
  • Work with other team members on application and system upgrades.
  • Review and maintain High availability Disaster recovery system.
  • Work with IBM HTTP, and Apache web server.
  • Project management and problem solving.
  • Work on AS400 interfaces from server-based order systema using Robot.
  • Work on file transfer from AS400 to Vendor application systems.
  • Work with Programmer utilities like DBU, Hawkeye and SPLTOOL.
  • Maintain backup systems and work with Object Connect.
  • Maintain Forms overlay software (Create form).
  • Technical experience includes; Technical Help Desk support, Iseries (models Power 5, and the newer power 9 using V7R3).
  • Manage application upgrades, systems and 3rd party upgrades, and technical support activities.
  • Coordinate upgrades with 3rd party, IBM and company requirements.
  • Setup and maintain EDI for new and existing trading partners.
  • Maintain Iseries and JDE security.
  • Coordinate OS upgrades with Robot and other software.

Sr. Business Systems Analyst

Lansing State Journal (a Gannett owned company)
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: A publication company based in central Michigan with circulation in Lansing, Battle Creek, and Port Huron.
  • Systems analyst for three locations using Lansa Genesys systems, Advanced Systems Concepts Sequel, Kronos, ACOM report management, Lawson, Cyborg, and IBM Client Access.
  • Support Robot systems, Save, Console, Scheduler, and Reports.
  • Analyze and recommend install of new Midrange system with HMC.
  • (Including the planning and upgrade of application systems.)
  • Work on RPG, RPGLE, COBOL, and CL programming.
  • Work on application upgrades and multiple site data conversions.
  • Work on Advertising and Circulation system changes.
  • Work on and install PTF's and Cume upgrades.
  • Work with other team members on application and system upgrades.
  • Work on SOX compliance issues.
  • Review Mimix High Availability Disaster recovery system.
  • Work with IBM HTTP, and Apache web server.
  • Project management and problem solving.
  • Write AS400 interface from file server-based order system.
  • Work on file transfer from AS400 to Vendor application systems.
  • After hours on call support for local and remote users.
  • Technical experience includes; Technical Help Desk support, AS/400(models 810, 520) TCP/IP, WAN/LAN, Kronos time clocks.
  • Manage application upgrades, systems consolidations, and technical support activities for a multi-location network.
  • Work with third party vendors and banks on technology assessment and system integration. (Including work with banks on transfer of payments from customers to applications.)
  • Project management activities include managing systems software upgrades, application upgrades and combining of data for multiple systems.

Systems Administrator

Red Gold, Inc. (a privately owned company)
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Company Overview: A major producer of Tomato Products with production of 200 Million tons of tomatoes and with 1,000+ employees.
  • Systems Administrator for a large AS400 system using IXS servers, BPCS 8.2, Infinium, Kronos, AS2 EDI, Showcase, Data tracker, IBM advanced job scheduler, ICOM, and AS400 performance navigator.
  • Support Backup AS400(High Availability) and support Robot Save.
  • Supporting Windows SQL servers as DBA for multiple databases.
  • High availability and Disaster recovery support and planning.
  • (Researched, proposed and implemented High Availability, DR system, including the installation of 2nd Midrange system.)
  • Experience with IBM HTTP, and Apache server using JAVA.
  • Support 45 Windows 2003 servers and document LAN using Visio.
  • Administrative support for Exchange 5.5 and 2003.
  • Support AS400 backups using BRMS and programmed CL programs.
  • Analyze, plan and install new Midrange system. (Including the planning and upgrade of application systems.)(2005)
  • Support Network server backups using Veritas Network backup.
  • Barcode and wireless support for 45,000 transactions per day.
  • Project management and problem solving.
  • Worked with 5S/Lean projects after 5S/Lean training. (2006)
  • Coordinate software applications, and hardware upgrades.
  • Maintain contracts and provide Technical Helpdesk support for 400+ users at multiple sites.
  • Technical experience includes: Technical Help Desk support, AS/400(models 820, 550, 520) TCP/IP, WAN/LAN, Windows 2000/2003 servers, Networked Kronos payroll system, and SQL based MP2.
  • Manage technical support activities including multi-location network (5 locations in Indiana), systems, hardware/software, third party applications and technology assessment as well as systems integration.
  • Project management activities included setup and recommendation for a High Availability system with off-site AS400 and Windows data replication.
  • Work in an 18-person IT department and coordinate AS400 hardware upgrades including system software upgrades, CUME upgrades, and PTF's.
  • Upgrade to AS400 Apache Web server and support HTTP applications using Java such as AS2 EDI, Kronos, Showcase, On-Demand and others.

Manager Technical Support

COUNTRY FRESH (a division of Dean Foods)
01.1997 - 01.2003
  • Company Overview: A leading processor/distributor of fresh milk and other dairy products with $300 million in sales and 1,000+ employees.
  • Systems Administrator for Multiple AS/400's, Windows NT servers, Linux, IBM AIX (RS/6000), network equipment, and Network printers (HP, Ricoh, Tally, Zebra, Epson.)
  • Technical software support includes Help systems Robot software (Alert, Console, Scheduler, Autotuner), Electronic forms design, Performance Navigator, Operations support, and Client Access to support Midrange operations and performance requirements.
  • Support for IBM AS/400's using DB2, SQL, ILE RPG, and CL programs on a BPCS ERP system.
  • Work on AS/400 based Email and electronic report distribution.
  • Researched, proposed, and supported Data Mirror data replication.
  • Work on AS/400 based Email and electronic report distribution.
  • Manage all technical support activities including a multi-location network (Michigan, Ohio and Indiana), multiple operating systems, hardware/software, third party applications and technology assessment as well as systems integration.
  • Report to the Director of Information Systems, and serve as a member of IS leadership team and work closely with internal customers and external business partners.
  • Maintain and support WAN/LAN environment using Frame Relay and Fiber, Using IBM and Cisco routers and switches.
  • Install software applications, coordinate software and hardware maintenance contracts and provide Technical Helpdesk support for 200+ users at multiple sites.
  • Plan and upgrade to IBM Midrange system from UNIX based system.(1997)
  • Plan and migrate to larger data center including setup of telecomm systems, WAN and server connectivity. (2000)
  • Plan and implement network backup for multiple locations using ISDN with Frame Relay WAN, determine technology needs, department budgets, and work with vendors to purchase and install equipment. (2001)
  • Plan and move data center to local office. (2002)
  • Researched, proposed, and implemented Inventory management system using RF devices for better control of Inventory systems. (RF inventory systems transferred data to midrange systems.)(2003)
  • Technical experience includes: Technical Help Desk support, AS/400(models 300, 500, 530, LPAR'ed 840), TCP/IP, WAN/LAN, NT servers, FrontPage 2000, HTML, and ADP Payroll systems.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Systems and Accounting

Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
06.1978

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team leadership & development
  • Client relationships

Timeline

Consultant

Arbor Solutions
01.2023 - Current

Sr. Analyst/Administrator

Abraham and Sons (a division of Imperial Trading)
01.2007 - 01.2023

Sr. Business Systems Analyst

Lansing State Journal (a Gannett owned company)
01.2006 - 01.2007

Systems Administrator

Red Gold, Inc. (a privately owned company)
01.2004 - 01.2006

Manager Technical Support

COUNTRY FRESH (a division of Dean Foods)
01.1997 - 01.2003

Associate of Science - Computer Systems and Accounting

Davenport University

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