DAVID McKENZIE
Charlotte,North Carolina
Summary
Results-driven Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in IBM mainframe technologies, particularly within the financial services sector. Proficient in developing and optimizing IBM z/OS banking applications, leveraging expertise in CICS and IBM DB2 to enhance system performance and reliability. Strong foundation in requirements analysis and software engineering methodologies, complemented by a Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication and Managerial Skills from North Carolina State University. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that drive business success and improve operational efficiency.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Wells Fargo
06.2000 - Current
- Supported three critical applications, enhancing functionality and reliability of the Funds Approval System and Wire Transfer mainframe processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of mainframe systems, focusing on risk management for Wholesale DDA balances.
- Optimized application performance through effective requirements analysis and implementation of best software engineering practices.
IT Consultant
Premier Alliance Group
03.1998 - 06.2000
- Mainframe software developer on the First Union ACH (Automated Clearing House) mainframe application - PEP+ from Check Free Corp (now Fiserve Corp) with emphasis on DB2 work / enhancements on the team.
Systems Analyst
NCNB / NationsBank / Bank of America
06.1988 - 03.1998
- Systems Analyst, Mainframe Developer
- Supported many of the consumer leading applications CLASS (Consumer Lending Application Scoring System), Dimension 4000 Installment Loans, Indirect Lending mainframe application.
- Used the Hogan development framework for online screens for the CLASS mainframe application.
- Supported and troubleshooted the lending application interface with FICO
- One the development team and provided the single support of the first DB2 system implemented at NCNB, the Consumer Leaning MIS system
- Team Leader of the technical team for the Corporate Data Warehouse DDA applications (with DB2)
Education
Graduate Certificate - Professional Communication and Managerial Skills
North Carolina State University
01.2015
Master’s Degree - Information Technology
Virginia Tech
01.2011
BS / BA - Computer Science, Economics
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
01.1988
Skills
- JCL, COBOL, DB2, CICS
- ServiceNow
- DB2 & CICS
- TSO / ISPF / Mainframe Utilities (ie SyncSort, IBM debugger, etc)
- SDLC / JIRA / Kanban
SOCIAL PROFILES
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/davidcmckenzie
Eagle Scout
1981
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Wells Fargo
06.2000 - Current
IT Consultant
Premier Alliance Group
03.1998 - 06.2000
Systems Analyst
NCNB / NationsBank / Bank of America
06.1988 - 03.1998
BS / BA - Computer Science, Economics
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Graduate Certificate - Professional Communication and Managerial Skills
North Carolina State University
Master’s Degree - Information Technology
Virginia Tech