Kurt Lawrence
Elkhorn,NE
Summary
Seasoned COBOL and Java Developer with 15+ years of proven experience in software architecture, design, development, system analysis, and data management. Notable strengths include troubleshooting complex issues, enhancing existing systems for improved performance, and maintaining a strong commitment to quality standards. Significant impact made on past projects includes efficient bug fixing, successful system upgrades, and seamless integration of new technologies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advisor | Application Architect
Fiserv
Omaha, Nebraska
12.2023 - Current
- Design and develop COBOL and Java programs to support business applications and processes.
- Improved the customer Report Management System experience by replacing a Visual Basic desktop application with a Java RESTful API connected to a new GUI that invoked COBOL batch programs on the mainframe in realtime.
- Contributed to the mainframe modernization project by designing and developing COBOL and Java programs to offload Apache Kafka data streams to a VSAM file.
Product Engineering Lead
NTT Data
Omaha, Nebraska
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Led engineering teams to migrate mainframe COBOL batch and CICS applications to Linux servers running MicroFocus COBOL and Unikix.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance project workflows and deliverables.
- Mentored junior engineers to improve technical skills and project contributions.
Full-Time Caregiver
Family Member
Port Ludlow, WA
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Dedicated full-time support to a family member, taking on a caregiving role during a period of need.
- Used time effectively to complete online courses in Java.
Senior Developer
First National Bank Omaha
Omaha, NE
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Developed software solutions for banking applications and internal systems.
- Was primary support for the Bill Pay system which was written in COBOL, CICS, DB2 and VSAM
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues in production environments promptly.
Senior Developer
EVO Payments International
Omaha, NE
09.2016 - 02.2020
- Worked in team environments to produce high-quality programs and applications for the payments industry.
- Automated a manual merchant boarding process by designing and developing COBOL batch and CICS programs to import transactions via a TD Queue pipeline.
- Created detailed design documents for new software features based on customer requirements.
Career Break For Industry Layoff
Self
Omaha, NE
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Took courses in Java programming
- Volunteered at local convention center
Systems Integration Senior Advisor
Dell
Omaha, NE
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Legacy Application Modernization Technical Lead responsible for all technical aspects of mainframe migration and rehosting projects
- Primary responsibilities were to code interfaces to 3rd party products, troubleshoot and fix problems, develop documentation, install and configure systems and communicate with all project stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CASkills
- IBM COBOL
- MicroFocus COBOL
- Java
- Spring Boot
- CICS
- DB2
- VSAM
- JCL
- Syncsort
- Expeditor
- QMF
- Linux
- Shell Scripting
- Gitlab
- IntelliJ
- Unikix
- Agile
Timeline
Senior Advisor | Application Architect
Fiserv
12.2023 - Current
Product Engineering Lead
NTT Data
08.2022 - 12.2023
Full-Time Caregiver
Family Member
07.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Developer
First National Bank Omaha
02.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Developer
EVO Payments International
09.2016 - 02.2020
Career Break For Industry Layoff
Self
01.2016 - 09.2016
Systems Integration Senior Advisor
Dell
08.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
California State University, Sacramento