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Donald Kosslow
Tidioute,Pennsylvania
Summary
Background includes data mining, warehousing and analytics. Quality-driven and hardworking with excellent communication and project management skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
05.2000
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Usability Testing
- User Research
- PL/SQL and Oracle Databases
- Database Design and Development
- Data Analytics
- Technical Support
- Requirements Gathering
- Data warehousing expertise
Timeline
IT Information Architect - U.S. Steel Corporation - Headquarters
05.2012 - 04.2024
IT Application Developer - U. S. Steel
09.2000 - 05.2012
Robert Morris University - Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Benefits Accounting Data Warehouse.
- Achieved saving 80 work hours annually through automating selection criteria for annual pension supplement payment.
- Documented and resolved vendor premiums calculation which led to approximately $5 million retroactive savings and $500K annual future savings.
- Achieved Mainframe Rationalization by introducing Oracle Data Warehouse for Insurance Invoicing/Reporting Application.
Work History
IT Information Architect
U.S. Steel Corporation - Headquarters
05.2012 - 04.2024
- Organized content hierarchies based on user needs analysis, resulting in accessible and easy-to-navigate interfaces.
- Created detailed specifications documentation to effectively communicate information architecture requirements to development teams.
- Mentored junior team members on best practices in information architecture, fostering culture of continuous.
- Championed empathetic design thinking within organization by incorporating end-user perspectives into every aspect of development process.
- Conducted comprehensive user research to identify areas for improvement in existing applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of information architecture into overall product design.
- Gathered, defined and refined requirements, led project design and oversaw implementation.
- Developed database architectural strategies at modeling, design, and implementation stages to address business requirements.
- Increased user engagement by developing engaging, interactive prototypes for testing and feedback.
IT Application Developer
U. S. Steel
09.2000 - 05.2012
- Collaborated with stakeholders regarding project capabilities and limitations to deliver optimal functionality.
- Used Linux, Oracle PL/SQL, APEX, Cognos, Tableau and COBOL to develop new applications.
- Collaborated with multi-functional teams to design and develop high-quality applications for Pension, Benefits Analysis and Accounting Teams.
- Developed custom solutions for clients based on their unique business requirements and objectives.
- Lead Monthly meetings with stakeholders, presenting updates and discussing any roadblocks encountered.
- Optimized application performance through rigorous analysis of system bottlenecks and implementing targeted solutions.
- Worked closely with clients throughout development process to gather feedback, ensuring that final products met their expectations.
- Implemented user-friendly interfaces, improving overall user experience and satisfaction rates.
- Developed reusable Oracle Packages streamlining future projects saving both time and resources while simultaneously standardizing codebase ensuring consistency across all applications.
- Created software applications in test-driven development environment.
- Contributed to successful completion of numerous projects, meeting deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Designed and developed application scripts for test scenarios.
- Adhered to strict coding standards, ensuring maintainability and scalability of developed applications.
- Assisted with training junior developers, providing guidance on best practices in application development.
- Reduced software bugs by conducting thorough testing and debugging procedures.
- Provided excellent customer support, addressing client concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Enhanced application functionality by implementing new features and optimizing existing code.
Work Availability
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Volunteer
- Soccer Coach for 6 years
- Boy Scout Troop Summer Camp Coordinator
- Boy Scout Troop Summer Camp Coordinator
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursOverview
24
24
years of professional experience
Interests
All Outdoor Activities
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