Contact Information

Old Bridge, NJ	Phone: (732)539-9593
Email:	(masked to avoid spam email harvesting)

Professional Summary

• Experienced AS400/iSeries system RPG programmer with multifaceted programming knowledge and an extensive computer software/hardware background.
• Focused and hard working; willing to go the extra mile for the customer or the company. Excellent work ethic and self management skills.
• Experienced in troubleshooting complex problems with critical thinking skills.
• Dedicated to continuous quality and efficiency improvement.
• Effective team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.

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• Programming Environments: IBM AS400/iSeries, IFS, Citrix, Unix, Microsoft Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP
  
• Languages Used: RPG 3, ILE RPG IV/RPGLE, SQL, CL, & Visual Age RPG
• Experienced with ABS, JD Edwards, TL Ashford, MarkMagic & Spool/Form Flex
• Increased system efficiency and stability by converting inefficient RPG programs into RPGLE modules using service programs, reusable code, activation groups, and embedded SQL.
• Improved developer productivity by creating utilities that eliminated redundant tasks.
• Collaborated with Microsoft to save the company $8,700 in software purchases.
• Implemented, customized & maintained internet help-desk solution for direct communication with remote company locations.
• Improved the company's image by moderating an online support forum.
• Worked directly with IBM & third party developers to improve product development tools.
• Automated company-wide data backups across the local area network.
• Designed, created and maintained program solutions for database maintenance, report generation, data entry, and general documentation.
• Designed, created, and maintained programs using Graphic User Interfaces, Object Oriented programming techniques, and Event Driven methodologies.
• Spearheaded initiative to convert existing system to work with Microsoft Windows and conform to industry standards.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Word and Excel and familiarity with most MS Office products and methodologies.
• Created multi-media presentations of the company's products with custom designed graphics and sound bytes. Utilized Microsoft PowerPoint and Macromedia Flash.
• Contributed articles and assisted in editing of the company newsletter.
• Other duties: Direct customer support, On-call tech support and consulting, Basic networking, PC hardware troubleshooting and repair.

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Professional Experience

2006-Current Waterford/Wedgwood USA, Inc. Wall, NJ
... AS/400 Programmer/Analyst
2004-2006 I. Spiewak & Sons, Inc.New York, NY
... Assistant I.T. Director
2003-2004 Waterford/Wedgwood USA, Inc. Wall, NJ
... AS/400 Programmer/Analyst
... RPGLE/SQL Consultant
1998-2003 Health Care Software, Inc. Wall, NJ
... Programmer/Analyst
... Database/Software Maintenance & User Support

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Education

Lock Haven University - Lock Haven, PA

• Bachelor of Science Degree - Management - Focus: MIS and Office Computing
• Graduated on the Dean's List
• Founding member/treasurer of Lock Haven chapter of Phi Sigma Tau, National Honors Society.