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Jim Avelar

Phoenix,AZ

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Mainframe Programmer

Uhaul Corporate
Phoenix, AZ
03.2015 - Current
  • Monitored performance metrics across multiple environments including production, QA and UAT.
  • Performed troubleshooting activities to resolve issues related to mainframe applications.
  • Resolved complex customer inquiries related to mainframe application usage.
  • Maintained source control within a distributed version control system.
  • Created technical documentation for software projects.
  • Entered important data into computer programs with minimal errors to streamline workflow.
  • Directed programming and documentation development team, offering insight into design process and procedures.
  • Prepared detailed technical specifications for application development projects.
  • Debugged existing code and identified areas of improvement.
  • Executed batch jobs on a regular basis while ensuring accuracy of output results.
  • Conducted software trial runs to achieve desired results and confirm accurate information.
  • Used software and computer programs to compile and categorize data for daily use.
  • Collaborated with other teams in order to identify problems or conflicts that may arise during development processes.
  • Resolved customer issues by establishing workarounds and solutions to debug and create defect fixes.

Record Retention Clerk

Uhaul Corporate
Phoenix, AZ
11.1987 - 03.2015
  • Ensured that all records were stored securely in the appropriate locations after being processed properly.
  • Scanned paper documents into the electronic system for easy retrieval.
  • Maintained and updated company filing systems.
  • Performed regular checks of data integrity within the electronic file system to ensure accuracy of information.
  • Assisted in the development of records retention schedules, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Purged inactive files and destroyed obsolete files following procedures.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ

Skills

  • REXX scripting
  • Mainframe debugging
  • IBM utilities proficiency
  • CICS development
  • Syncsort utility
  • DB2 database management
  • System analysis

Timeline

Mainframe Programmer

Uhaul Corporate
03.2015 - Current

Record Retention Clerk

Uhaul Corporate
11.1987 - 03.2015

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Jim Avelar