Robert Finger
Omaha,NE
Summary
30 years of experience in mainframe and non-mainframe systems development; including coding, testing, debugging and installing program code for large computer systems in various industry fields. Detail-oriented, organized, dependable and meticulous candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
IS Engineer 1
Mutual Of Omaha
09.2019 - 03.2024
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop complex engineering solutions.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
- Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests, verifying technical code integrity for product optimization.
- Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommendations for improvements.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Helped improve team productivity by training and mentoring junior engineers, providing technical guidance and direction.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical documents in accordance with corporate/team guidelines.
- Provided input to team and project leads regarding areas for process and procedural improvements.
- Collaborated with other team members to facilitate successful project completion.
IT Software Support Technician
Cable Services Group
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Programmed and tested new/updated software for the maintenance of cable TV services systems.
- Maintained servers and cable service systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
- Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
- Installed and configured cable TV operating systems and applications.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
- Participated in annual disaster recovery and backup for cable TV services systems.
Computer Programmer/Analyst
Methodist Health Systems
01.2004 - 04.2015
- Developed and maintained in-house mainframe and online applications designed for health system needs.
- Debugged problems and cycle failures caused by program flaws, and/or data input issues.
- Ensured smooth deployment and operation of health system patient records and billing processes through mainframe tools like TSO and non-mainframe control tools like Cerner and Lawson.
- Conducted rigorous code reviews.
- Tested mainframe code to validate code changes, maintaining high-quality standards and reducing the number of bugs in production environments.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO05.1991
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12.1982
Skills
- Mainframe COBOL
- Micro Focus COBOL
- Micro Focus Applications: NetExpress & Visual Studio
- CAPS online protocol
- MVS JCL
- CICS
- DB2
- TSO
- Experience executing mainframe JCL jobs
- Other mainframe technologies
- 7 years experience in Agile / JIRA environment
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting
- Experience with mainframe software development tools and platforms (z/OS, z/VM, z/Linux, IBM Systems)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Reviewing, analyzing, and modifying programming systems
- Maintaining and developing online and batch application programs
Timeline
IS Engineer 1
Mutual Of Omaha
09.2019 - 03.2024
IT Software Support Technician
Cable Services Group
05.2015 - 11.2018
Computer Programmer/Analyst
Methodist Health Systems
01.2004 - 04.2015
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
Arapahoe Community College
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Southern Illinois University Carbondale