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Tim Davis

Salem,AL

Summary

Talented Software Developer equipped with great coding, debugging and project management abilities. Accomplishes project goals consistently with elegant, scalable code. Works great with team members under Agile and Scrum frameworks. Senior-level Software and Application Developer passionate about creating cutting-edge products for [Industry]. Strong work ethic and dedicated to quality assurance. Adept at working with teams or independently in fast-paced settings.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Mainframe Consultant

Global Payments/TSYS
Columbus, Ga
09.2020 - Current
  • Daily programming using COBOL, Assembler, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, VSAM and using TSO/ISPF, CA7, and CICS to verify code changes
  • Develop and supervise project plans to ensure timely delivery of a quality programming solution
  • Interact with all levels of management as well as other team members in an agile environment, while using Jira to track all sprints and events.

Area Manager

Wal-Mart Distribution Center
LaGrange, Ga
11.2019 - 09.2020
  • Trained in all the Warehouse Divisions to get a full overview of daily and nightly operations
  • Manage, Monitor and service all data communication between all Wal-Mart stores and all Distribution Centers
  • Manage and train associates that operate and monitor system mainframe computer equipment using JCL, TSO/ISPF, CICS and CA7
  • Make necessary changes to the mainframe daily to ensure data flow runs timely and efficiently
  • Responsible for producing freight labels, freight tracking reports for Quality Assurance, and reports for order processing
  • All store orders downloaded from the home office have to be delivered to all warehouse managers in a timely manner
  • Ensure cleanup process deleted all information from databases and moved archived information from disk drives to storage tapes
  • Work closely with Purchasing and Shipping departments to ensure timely delivery to all stores
  • Analyze daily/hourly production levels and create plan of action to increase if goals are not met
  • Prepare daily/hourly productivity analysis for upper management
  • Create scenario projects for upper management as requested.

IT Consultant UACR Developer - Contractor

Randstad for Aflac
Columbus, Ga
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Designed and Implemented UACR for all Aflac departments on both the Mainframe and Distributed platforms
  • Coded mainframe by using UACR, and JCL to create reports for all balancing within Aflac, and also coded UACR on the distributed platform along with Autosys to drive the report creations
  • Also used Java, J2EE, Java Script, C#, some HTML and some SQL to aid in the UACR distributive process
  • Used Document Direct to verify that all reports and code changes were correct
  • Worked with an Agile team for a companywide Transformation project
  • Reported to the Director and Senior Project Manager for any issues or changes in direction that directly benefitted or hindered the time constraints of this project.

Sr. Asset Management Analyst

Aflac
Columbus, Ga
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Partnered with Marketing, Sales Training, and Career Channel Communications, to develop and determine support of business initiatives related to the sales growth of Aflac's existing account premium for all Territories
  • Made recommendations for new business rules and functionality to Asset Management systems specific to supporting the distribution channel, coordinated and drove the implementation of those changes
  • Acted as a liaison by supporting the sales development of the State Operations in the Territories by ensuring that the appropriate business areas and resources were identified
  • Acted further as a purchaser and a liaison to the Purchasing Department by providing the necessary resources which included market paraphernalia and sales data, to target sales growth to further their business
  • Managed the procurement and storage of hardware assets and their requests
  • Ensured that the proper software was loaded on those assets before their deployment to the sales field force so they could properly complete their job duties
  • Trained the sales field force on that software
  • I managed any problems, upgrading and accidental damage regarding those assets
  • Also kept up with the maintenance and warranties so they could be properly retired and disposed of
  • I used Service Now platform to keep track of all of this information and to create analysis reports for coworkers and management involved on the project
  • These analysis reports were automatically generated through Service Now and distributed via email to the appropriate personnel
  • Had to create the business requirements that related to Service Now platform and train department personnel on how to read and comprehend it
  • Provided detailed input into program/project implementation plans and partnered closely with business areas to achieve desired goals
  • Conducted regularly scheduled meetings with Market Asset Analysts and Market Directors to provide guidance and direction
  • Also, conducted business presentations related to the Asset Management, to internal partners and the Field Force on behalf of the Sales Enablement Division
  • Provided updates to executive management regarding year over year growth ($Annual Premium), enrollment statistics, enrollment effectiveness data, market comparisons, market opportunity data, and DSC/ASC sales effectiveness statistics
  • Worked with an Agile team on all projects.

Sr. UACR Programmer

Aflac
Columbus, Ga
10.2006 - 01.2014
  • Designed and Implemented UACR for all Aflac departments on both the Mainframe and Distributed platforms
  • Coded mainframe by using UACR, and JCL to create reports for all balancing within Aflac, and also coded UACR on the distributed platform along with Autosys to drive the report creations
  • Also used Java, J2EE, Java Script, C#, some HTML and some SQL to aid in the UACR distributive process
  • Used Document Direct to verify that all reports and code changes were correct
  • Programmed using UACR, JCL and used TSO/ISPF, Document Direct to verify code changes
  • Also, developed and supervised Team members and project plans to ensure timely delivery of a quality programming solution
  • Interacted with all levels of management as well as other team members
  • Managed the procurement and storage of hardware assets and their requests
  • Ensured that the proper software was loaded on those assets before their deployment to the departmental workers I was assigned to so they could properly complete their job duties
  • Trained those workers on that software, and managed any problems, upgrading and accidental damage regarding those assets
  • Also kept up with the maintenance and warranties so they could be properly retired and disposed of
  • I used Service Now platform to keep track of all of this information and to create analysis reports for coworkers and management involved on the project
  • These analysis reports were automatically generated through Service Now and distributed via email to the appropriate personnel
  • Had to create the business requirements that related to Service Now platform and train department personnel on how to read and comprehend it
  • Worked with an Agile team on all projects.

Area Manager

Wal-Mart Distribution Center
LaGrange, Ga
03.2005 - 10.2006
  • Trained in all the Warehouse Divisions to get a full overview of daily and nightly operations
  • Manage, Monitor and service all data communication between all Wal-Mart stores and all Distribution Centers
  • Manage and train associates that operate and monitor system mainframe computer equipment using JCL, TSO/ISPF, CICS and CA7
  • Make necessary changes to the mainframe daily to ensure data flow runs timely and efficiently
  • Responsible for producing freight labels, freight tracking reports for Quality Assurance, and reports for order processing
  • All store orders downloaded from the home office had to be delivered to all warehouse managers in a timely manner
  • Ensure cleanup process deleted all information from databases and moved archived information from disk drives to storage tapes
  • Work closely with Purchasing and Shipping departments to ensure timely delivery to all stores
  • Analyze daily/hourly production levels and create plan of action to increase if goals are not met
  • Prepare daily/hourly productivity analysis for upper management
  • Created scenario projects for upper management as requested.

Lead Operations Analyst & Manager of Computer Operations

Total System Services TSYS
Columbus, Ga
01.2000 - 04.2005
  • Supervised, operated, and monitored all system mainframe, AS400, computer equipment and peripheral devices using JCL, TSO/ISPF, and CA7, and ensured that every system remained up and functional
  • Brought down all systems, made necessary changes to that system, and then brought them back up to functional within a timely manner
  • Promoted to Manager where I managed and trained all team members that operated and monitored system mainframe computer equipment to ensure timely delivery of a quality solution for Operations
  • I trained all team members in a class room environment and one on one with any new software that was introduced to the department
  • I also communicated regularly with management and team members regarding any updates or problem escalations on batch cycle status
  • Created Business requirements for the Computer Operations department and trained all personnel on how to read and comprehend it.

Senior Mainframe Programmer

Vital Processing Services TSYS
Columbus, Ga
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Designed and Implemented CSF (Custom Statement Formatter) for the Vital Processing system on the Mainframe and AS400 system
  • Programmed using COBOL, CSF, Assembler, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, VSAM and used TSO/ISPF, CA7, and CICS to verify code changes
  • Also developed and supervised project plans to ensure timely delivery of a quality programming solution
  • Interacted with all levels of management as well as other team members.

Mainframe Programmer Analyst II

Total System Services TSYS
Columbus, Ga
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Programmed on the mainframe and AS400 systems, using COBOL, CSF(Custom Statement Formatter) software, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, VSAM to design statements and correct out of balance statements for clients and used TSO/ISPF, CA7, and CICS to verify code changes
  • Also developed and supervised project plans to ensure timely delivery of a quality programming solution
  • Interacted with all levels of management as well as other team members.

Mainframe Mark IV Programmer

Total System Services TSYS
Columbus, Ga
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Used Mark IV programming language on the Mainframe and AS400 systems, JCL, COBOL, CICS, DB2, IMS, VSAM to code many projects and used TSO/ISPF, and CA7 to verify code changes
  • Tested and verified all projects to ensure that the code produced the desired results and quality for the client
  • Used CICS to verify account information, while updating that information when the client requested
  • All related reports, code, and projects produced within a timely manner.

Mainframe File Transfer Operator

Total System Services TSYS
Columbus, Ga
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Total System Services TSYS File Transmitted and received accounts payable and updated account information
  • Observed control panels for transmission malfunctions and errors in operation messages
  • Initiated and monitored all computer software using TSO/ISPF and CA7
  • Prioritized the job streams to ensure all transmission processing deadlines were met, making adjustments to correct operational problems or meet special conditions
  • Primarily concerned with the appropriate use of computer equipment and ensured that client service expectations are met
  • Provided diagnosis in common error situations to determine point of equipment or program failure
  • Conferred with technical personnel when error requires a change of instructions or sequence of operations.

Mainframe Operator

Total System Services TSYS
Columbus, Ga
01.1990 - 01.1991
  • Operated and monitored mainframe computer equipment and peripheral devices
  • Observed control panels for malfunctions and errors in operation messages
  • Initiated and monitored all computer software using TSO/ISPF and CA7
  • Prioritized the job streams to ensure all processing deadlines were met, making adjustments to correct operational problems or meet special conditions
  • Primarily concerned with the appropriate use of computer equipment and ensured that client service expectations are met
  • Provided diagnosis in common error situations to determine point of equipment or program failure
  • Conferred with technical personnel when an error required a change of instructions or sequence of operations.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL

Some College (No Degree) -

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Skills

  • System Analysis
  • Client Communication
  • Agile Methodology
  • Problem resolution
  • Storage Management
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Performance Tuning
  • JCL Expertise
  • REXX Scripting
  • TSO and ISPF Proficiency
  • Endevor Tool
  • CICS Development
  • COBOL Programming
  • DB2 Administration
  • z and OS Experience
  • CA-7 Scheduling
  • VSAM Management
  • MVS Operating System
  • Software Documentation Control
  • Software Development Standards
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Software Testing and Validation
  • API Design and Development
  • Performance Evaluation and Optimization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Advanced computer programming
  • Professionalism
  • Performance Improvement
  • System Administration
  • Problem Solving
  • Software Applications
  • Data synchronization
  • Interface design and implementation
  • Cost Assessment
  • Customer Oriented
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Software Quality Assurance
  • Functionality Implementation
  • Test development
  • iOS Application Development
  • Capacity planning

Timeline

Mainframe Consultant

Global Payments/TSYS
09.2020 - Current

Area Manager

Wal-Mart Distribution Center
11.2019 - 09.2020

IT Consultant UACR Developer - Contractor

Randstad for Aflac
02.2018 - 08.2018

Sr. Asset Management Analyst

Aflac
01.2014 - 01.2018

Sr. UACR Programmer

Aflac
10.2006 - 01.2014

Area Manager

Wal-Mart Distribution Center
03.2005 - 10.2006

Lead Operations Analyst & Manager of Computer Operations

Total System Services TSYS
01.2000 - 04.2005

Senior Mainframe Programmer

Vital Processing Services TSYS
01.1999 - 01.2000

Mainframe Programmer Analyst II

Total System Services TSYS
01.1997 - 01.1999

Mainframe Mark IV Programmer

Total System Services TSYS
01.1993 - 01.1997

Mainframe File Transfer Operator

Total System Services TSYS
01.1991 - 01.1993

Mainframe Operator

Total System Services TSYS
01.1990 - 01.1991

Some College (No Degree) -

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Some College (No Degree) -

Columbus State University

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