Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Varsity Athlete Boston College, Play Golf, Enjoy all Sports, my family is most important to me.
Languages
Timeline
James Venuto

James Venuto

Mansfield,MA

Summary

Expert IT Professional in AS400, RPG-ILE, RPG Free, CLP, Oracle, PL/SQL, Trillium Systems Project Design, Data Analysis, Database Design.

Tools: PDM, PL/SQL, IBM I, FileZilla, Putty, VS Code, Snowflake

Continuous Developing Knowledge: AWS Cloud Computing, Data Science, Data Visualization, Python

Seeking challenging opportunity in a role that allows for continued excellence in the skills that are secured and progressive learning for the skills that being developed. Attentive Senior Systems Analyst with over20 years helping companies design and build technical systems customized perfectly for unique needs. Masterful at uncovering economical solutions to system design tasks of any scale. Keen to help clients design and acquire systems that overperform on business needs while coming in under budget.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Systems Analyst Sr.

MAPFRE Insurance
04.2007 - Current
  • Creation of Real Time interface to Web Services and Trillium to Determine Customer Data Matching to avoid system duplication and increase name and address accuracy.
  • Conversion of AS400 Application Data to GuideWire Policy Center thus providing modernization of systems.
  • Interaction with Actuarial Teams to Assist with Cloud Based information challenges
  • Interaction with Data Analytics teams to assist in providing data to complete model building for identification and prevention of fraud
  • Implemented strategic IT initiatives, contributing to overall company growth and success.
  • Developed customized software applications for diverse clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted comprehensive data analysis to identify patterns and trends, informing decision-making processes.
  • Evaluated current systems and recommended improvements, ensuring optimal performance levels were maintained.
  • Provided expert technical support, reducing system downtime and minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Trained new hires on company-specific software tools, ensuring seamless integration into the team''s workflow.
  • Spearheaded efforts to adopt emerging technologies within the organization, keeping pace with industry advancements.
  • Conducted regular system audits to ensure compliance with security protocols and best practices.
  • Created detailed documentation for both internal reference and client-facing presentations, improving communication between stakeholders.
  • Initiated process improvement initiatives that led to cost savings while maintaining high-quality output standards.
  • Assisted in the development of long-term IT strategies aligned with overarching organizational goals.
  • Mentored junior analysts on best practices in systems analysis techniques, contributing to their professional growth.
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders across departments to facilitate collaboration on critical projects.
  • Resolved or escalated problem tickets to resolve user issues.
  • Resolved malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting.
  • Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
  • Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.

Senior Application Consultant

Cornerstone Computer Services
12.1991 - 04.2007
  • Responsible for complete Y2K conversion of existing data on various AS400 systems.
  • Provided examination of data to identify issues related to dates for change of century and avoidance of future issues.
  • Modernization of legacy code to increase efficiency of development and maintenance of systems.
  • Provide Financial Chart Software specifically designed to the needs of client. Allowing for accurate decision making by CEO and investment teams.
  • Increased software adoption rates by developing comprehensive user guides and training materials for clients.
  • Creation of fully centralized pricing systems for supermarket chain to assist buyers in making better purchase decisions.
  • Integration of Great Plains Software to legacy systems to create seamless transition for accounting and finance teams.

Programmer Analyst

Commerce Insurance
05.1990 - 12.1991
  • Improved software efficiency by identifying and resolving programming errors in existing systems.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features into existing applications.
  • Optimized code quality through regular peer reviews, resulting in fewer defects and easier maintenance.
  • Boosted productivity by automating repetitive tasks using custom-built scripts and tools.

Account Administrator

BTS Asset Management
05.1986 - 04.1990

Mutual fund management of 800+ accounts during transfers from money funds to stock and or bond funds.

Daily analysis of exact investment locations

Verification of trades

Documentation and adherence to SEC regulations

Education

Professional Certification - Data Science

MIT, Boston, MA
01.2022

Professional Development: Applied Data Science

Competed with over 250 applicants from around the world with various backgrounds from finance, computer science, and medicine to attain a professional certification in Applied Data Science. Advanced mathematics employed in classroom study as well as programmatic usage to identify and solve various real world problems.


Concepts including:

Capstone Project in CNN Cellular Malaria Detection

Machine Learning

Regression Analysis

Data Analysis and Visualization

Recommender Systems

Decision Trees

Random Forest

Python and Model Development

Provided Weekly Exam completion coupled with projects focused on the various areas of study (listed above)

  • Ranked in Top 10% of class
  • 3.92 GPA

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Boston College / Bridgewater State College, Chestnut Hill / Bridgewater MA
05.1996

Professional Certification - IBM AS400 - Focus On CL/RPG

IBM Certified Professional, Las Vegas, NV
04.1993

No Degree - C Programming

Northeastern University, Boston, MA
05.1992

Skills

    • Technical Documentation
    • Organizational Change Management
    • Requirements Gathering
    • User Requirements
    • Change Management
    • Performance Tuning
    • Information Security
    • Cloud Computing
    • Data Modeling
    • Software Development Life Cycle
    • Database Design
    • Data Analysis
      • Process Improvement
      • Problem Solving
      • User Acceptance Testing
      • Version Control
      • Web Services
      • Quality Assurance
      • Software Testing
      • Technical Writing
      • Technical Analysis
      • Code Debugging
      • Systems Analysis
      • Client Relations

Certification

  • Licensed IBM Professional - 1990's
  • Professional Certification Applied Data Science - 2022


Varsity Athlete Boston College, Play Golf, Enjoy all Sports, my family is most important to me.

I was a varsity pitcher for the Boston College Eagles after my high school years. I now golf (with ex-teammates from BC) and have a low handicap, have been coaching youth travel baseball and local football teams since 1999. I have a beautiful wife of 35 years (Stephanie) and 2 great kids, James and Matthew. Both of whom are also Division 1 baseball players in North Carolina.

Languages

French
Limited Working
Greek
Elementary
Italian
Elementary

Timeline

Systems Analyst Sr. - MAPFRE Insurance
04.2007 - Current
Senior Application Consultant - Cornerstone Computer Services
12.1991 - 04.2007
Programmer Analyst - Commerce Insurance
05.1990 - 12.1991
Account Administrator - BTS Asset Management
05.1986 - 04.1990
MIT - Professional Certification, Data Science
Boston College / Bridgewater State College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
IBM Certified Professional - Professional Certification, IBM AS400 - Focus On CL/RPG
Northeastern University - No Degree, C Programming
  • Licensed IBM Professional - 1990's
  • Professional Certification Applied Data Science - 2022


James Venuto