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Thomas Abbey Jr

Mainframe COBOL Programmer Analyst
Carter Lake,IA

Summary

Logical and methodical troubleshooter and problem solver with a direct no-nonsense approach to resolving all levels of technical issues. A trusted and highly accountable individual who works independently; enjoys collaborating as a team member and mentoring and training others. Personable, with strong communication skills. Talented Programmer Analyst offering advanced design and troubleshooting capabilities. Offering 7 years leading teams in planning and executing client deliverables within budget and timeline constraints. Enthusiastic software developer polished in optimizing systems to address dynamic needs, improve collaboration and strengthen security. Weighs crucial business and IT needs against procedural limitations to assess roadmaps for optimal functions. Talented Programmer Analyst offering advanced design and troubleshooting capabilities. Offering 7 years leading teams in planning and executing client deliverables within budget and timeline constraints. Rational Analyst with 24 years of experience enhancing operations for organizations through information systems solutions. Proven track record of transforming specific business goals related to growth and efficiency improvements into new system designs. Knowledgeable innovator known for recommending new technologies to enhance existing systems and introduce new systems. Effective at supporting team needs with high-quality code, subject matter expertise and collaboration skills. Skilled programmer and complex problem-solver experienced in data analytics and report writing.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer Advisor 1

Fiserv
, Omaha, NE
02.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features into existing applications.
  • Improved software efficiency by identifying and resolving programming errors in existing systems.
  • Reduced system downtime by proactively monitoring, diagnosing, and addressing performance issues.
  • Approved engineering and project scope documents prior to delivery.
  • Researched information and conducted analysis for software and systems modifications and new projects.
  • Wrote and maintained technical documentation for software applications.

Contractor

Fiserv/virtusa
, Omaha, NE
1 2020 - 1 2021
  • Responsible for converting onboarding branches to FISERV custom systems
  • Enhanced JCL
  • On-Call duties up to and including hot fixes and critical thinking on the fly.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations
  • Designed and implemented new features and enhancements to improve existing applications
  • Developed and maintained user documentation to establish product understanding
  • Established long-term relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business
  • Identified areas for cost reduction, leading to significant savings without compromising quality
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion

Warehouse associate

Amazon
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Palletize product and load on trucks
  • Team lead responsibilities including supervision of 10-20 associates palletizing product
  • Releasing trucks from the dock
  • Reorganizing product placement as needed on conveyers by product type and flow.

Contractor

First Data Corp
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Maintained current COBOL programs
  • Enhanced current COBOL programs
  • Provided production support.

Programmer Analyst III

Cuna Mutual Group
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Maintained and developed new interfaces using COBOL, DB2, JCL on a IBM mainframe
  • Successfully completed high profile project involving updating old code, writing new programs, updating current JCL and developing new JCL
  • Upgraded COBOL II to Enterprise COBOL 3.4 – Fixed any compile issues, Updated JCL
  • Tech lead on COBOL upgrade
  • Tech Lead on TELON retirement to CICS
  • Converted VB6 code to .Net
  • Converted VB6 SQL to Stored Procedures on SQL Sever 2008 R2
  • Developed new Batch .Net Programs
  • Successfully worked with and led offshore teams in numerous projects
  • Directed Offshore resources with Coding and testing.

Programmer Analyst III

Fiserv
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Converted client systems to Fiserv systems using COBOL on a Unisys mainframe
  • Successfully completed three bank conversions involving various incoming systems
  • Analyzed client systems, mapped data and wrote programs to convert data to the Fiserv system
  • Participated in the conversion weekend activities, including loading of all incoming data to the Fiserv databases.

Programmer Analyst II

FIS GLOBAL (formerly known as Metavante)
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Maintained and wrote new COBOL code to support card base applications
  • Developed and maintained COBOL programs on IBM Mainframe
  • Used both DB2 and IMS database calls to retrieve and load data as needed
  • Developed and maintained JCL for batch processing
  • Worked on projects for both internal and external customers, of various sizes and budget constraints, ranging from one person to teams of several programmers, business analysts and project leaders
  • Developed and used test cases and test plans for all projects including development of test files and VSAM files
  • Collaborated with other departments on several large projects to coordinate project goals, concurrent development and testing of software with partner systems
  • Developed and wrote several technical specifications as well as high level time estimates to complete projects.

Senior Programmer Analyst

OSI OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS
01.2000 - 01.2007
  • Maintained and wrote code to convert client data to the OSI systems
  • Responsible for full development cycle of projects from RFP review to completion of all development, testing and implementation
  • Developed COBOL programs on both UNIX and Windows platforms
  • Developed UNIX Scripts primarily to run COBOL programs and data processing
  • Responsible for solving issues of both internal and external clients
  • Worked closely with client IT staffs during development of projects as well as maintaining software after implementation
  • Demonstrated strong analytical skills primarily when on-call and working to resolve client issues
  • Worked primarily on collections software for government clients at Federal, State and municipal levels.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Information Technology

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona

Associate Degree - Information Technology

WCTC
Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved issues with JCL performance which led to reduced processing time.
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the implementation of new 3rd party job scheduling software.
  • Supervised team of 7 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved enhanced efficiency by completing updated processes with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved success by introducing Microfocus based solutions for invoice remittance.

Timeline

Software Engineer Advisor 1

Fiserv
02.2022 - Current

Warehouse associate

Amazon
01.2019 - 01.2021

Contractor

First Data Corp
01.2018 - 01.2019

Programmer Analyst III

Cuna Mutual Group
01.2011 - 01.2018

Programmer Analyst III

Fiserv
01.2010 - 01.2011

Programmer Analyst II

FIS GLOBAL (formerly known as Metavante)
01.2007 - 01.2009

Senior Programmer Analyst

OSI OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS
01.2000 - 01.2007

Contractor

Fiserv/virtusa
1 2020 - 1 2021

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Information Technology

University of Phoenix

Associate Degree - Information Technology

WCTC

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