STEPHANIE HOWARD
Tomball,Texas
Summary
Accomplished and innovative software developer with a proven track record of delivering complex projects aligned with client business and technological goals. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills consistently lead to meeting deadlines and exceeding performance expectations, earning recognition from management and clients. Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee who works quickly to meet tight deadlines. Experienced in handling multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy. Exceptional communication and project management skills make a valuable asset. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Advisor Specialist
NTT Data
08.2023 - Current
- Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues
- Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment
- Developed software for desktop and mobile operating systems
- Achieved faster development cycles using Agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban processes.
Senior Consultant
DXC Technology
01.1998 - 08.2023
- Review, analyze, and modify programming systems including coding, testing, debugging, and documenting programs for Annuity, Universal Life and Traditional Life processing
- Support testing and code implementation through Software Development Life Cycle
- Provide solid technical advice on solutions to requirements for Universal Life processing
- Solve defects in a timely manner
- Utilize Net Express environment for debugging
- Provide technical solutions which meet the business requirements
- Provide feedback to the Business Analyst and Project Manager on system solutions to requirements.
Senior Consultant
DXC Technology
01.2004 - 01.2013
- Provide solid technical advice on solutions to requirements for Annuity processing
- Support production support team by solving defects in a timely manner
- Provide technical solutions which meet the business requirements
- Provide feedback to the Business Analyst and Project Manager on system solutions to requirements
- Analyze complex accounting reports to address out of balance issues affecting the accounting team.
Consultant
Lincoln Financial Group
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Review data mapping documents in preparation for Vantage conversion from 3 platforms to a unified end state system
- Follow the process standards that meet CMM level 2 requirements
- Retrofit code necessary for the end state platform required for the Lincoln Universal Life project
- Document information regarding fields for each transaction and work with client via meetings and email to ensure all necessary functionality was there for the end state system.
Senior Programmer Analyst
Manulife Financial/John Hancock
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Review, analyze, and modify programming systems including coding, testing, debugging, and documenting programs for Annuity processing
- Support testing and code implementation through Software Development Life Cycle
- Team lead on numerous development projects
- Strong ability to communicate information to client and upper management
- Supervised new team members and offshore India resources during technical processes, code design and modification
- Collaborated with clients to assess and identify technical needs and presented solutions to attain business objectives
- Led rollout of Mainframe Express (MFE) platform that supports mainframe code without the high costs of testing on the mainframe
- Initiated cross training of developers and technical staff on MFE resulting in greater communication and team effectiveness
- Follow all procedures necessary to remain Capability Maturity Model (CMM) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Level 2 compliant and prepare for SEI Level 3 assessment
- Achieving level 2 demonstrates that the organization has achieved a stable process with a repeatable level of statistical control by initiating rigorous management of projects, commitments, costs, schedules, changes, production control, quality assurance, and configuration management
- Selected to be a Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS)
- This role involves auditing other teams within CSC to determine compliancy according to CMM.
Programmer Analyst
Fidelity and Guaranty Life
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Run reports daily for management within CSC and F&G
- Document all procedures necessary to produce these reports.
Associate Analyst
Security First Group (SFG)
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Responsible for running batch cycles and resolving any abends
- Solve defects in a timely manner.
Associate Analyst
Computer Sciences Corporation NEST program
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Worked with Senior Programmer Analysts and Project Managers to gather project requirements and develop technical specifications
- Received training regarding CSC methodology, VANTAGE, and COBOL programming.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Austin, Texas05-1998
Skills
- COBOL, COBOL II, Micro Focus COBOL
- JCL
- VSAM
- DB2
- SQL
- Vantage One Insurance Software (25 years)
- Wealth Management Accelerator (wmA) Insurance Software (15 years)
- LifeSys Insurance
- MFE, Net Express, Visual Studio Code
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point
- CICS, TSO/ISPF, MVS, Linux
Timeline
Software Advisor Specialist
NTT Data
08.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant
DXC Technology
01.2004 - 01.2013
Consultant
Lincoln Financial Group
01.2003 - 01.2004
Senior Programmer Analyst
Manulife Financial/John Hancock
01.2000 - 01.2003
Programmer Analyst
Fidelity and Guaranty Life
01.1999 - 01.2000
Senior Consultant
DXC Technology
01.1998 - 08.2023
Associate Analyst
Security First Group (SFG)
01.1998 - 01.1999
Associate Analyst
Computer Sciences Corporation NEST program
01.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
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