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Shannon Sterling

Mainframe Developer / DevOps Engineer
Carrollton,TX

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Mainframe Developer Consultant

Brooksource, LLC.
Carrollton, TX
06.2021 - Current
  • Work as on outsourced consultant for Cigna as a mainframe developer on select Medicare and Medicaid systems and related projects
  • Perform research and in-depth analysis of back-end systems, for both batch and online issues
  • Support Agile team members through company transition from Rally tracking tool to Jira, as a Jira SME
  • Assist with manual coding modifications used for conversions between processes (i.e. Easytrieve to COBOL)
  • Xpedite code to resolve issues, perform analysis, and assist with unit testing
  • Perform pre-release functions using ISPF and Endevor system tools
  • Hands on work experience also includes: DB2, SQL, JCL, File-Aid, Confluence

Associate DevOps Engineer

AUTO CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Coppell, TX
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Developed thorough test cases (normal and exception) and fully tested programs using standard accepted practices for unit testing and system testing
  • Worked in a sourced environment and worked efficiently with team members across multiple geographical locations
  • Worked on enhancements and new IBM Mainframe development projects (80+% Maintenance, up to 20% Development)
  • Hands on technical development of mainframe application components
  • Development skill sets included: COBOL, DB2, SQL, CICS, ISPW, HUON and MRM interface systems (All under Agile Scrum Working Environment)
  • Provided extensive technical assistance, of Jira and Confluence tools, to fellow team members and Scrum Masters
  • Provided technical assistance during operational changes via both on-site support and remotely

Computer Programmer

WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITY SERVICES
Coppell, TX
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Worked as an outsourced contractor for Auto Club of Southern California as an entry-level computer programmer
  • Analyzed, debugged, tested and documented problems or recommended solutions that involved new applications
  • Analyzed specifications developed by a Business Systems Analyst for such factors as type and extent of information to be processed, designed detailing logic flow diagrams and program code instructions
  • Assisted in completing unit testing by preparing test data, running tests and evaluating results
  • Assisted in developing screen tests and debugging problems
  • Assisted in researching and analyzing existing systems and program requirements
  • Assisted in resolving basic production support problems
  • Coded enhancements/corrections to existing applications and developed new applications based on design specifications using DCF standard tools
  • Designed basic programs for projects or enhancements to existing programs
  • Developed, modified, and maintained complex programs
  • Followed coding standards and best practices
  • Maintained appropriate documentation regarding new programs or changes to existing programs
  • Maintained appropriate documentation regarding new programs or changes to existing programs
  • Performed other duties as assigned

Education

Continuing Education - Computer Science

Harvard Online EdX Courses
Online
12.2022

Computer Programming/Mainframe Developer Certification - Computer Science And Programming

Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX
09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL
2019

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Code and Mainframe Quality Standards
  • DB2 and SQL Development
  • Tracking Tools: Rally, Jira, Confluence
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Agile/Scrum Methodology
  • Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Eagerness to Learn New Technologies
  • Programming Languages: Java, C, Python (all entry-level), COBOL (mid-level)
  • TSO / Mainframe Systems: ISPW, ISPF, Endevor

Timeline

Mainframe Developer Consultant

Brooksource, LLC.
06.2021 - Current

Associate DevOps Engineer

AUTO CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
09.2019 - 06.2021

Computer Programmer

WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITY SERVICES
09.2018 - 09.2019

Continuing Education - Computer Science

Harvard Online EdX Courses

Computer Programming/Mainframe Developer Certification - Computer Science And Programming

Collin County Community College District

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

American InterContinental University

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