Resume of Systems Architect

Title
Systems Architect

Primary Skills
IT architect with 17 years of experience in software development, technical support, and team leadership

Location
US-MI-Waterford

Posted
Mar-24-08


SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE & DEVELOPMENT

Accomplished senior information technology architect with 17 years of experience in software development, technical support, and team leadership for a wide range of industries. Oversee systems operations and ensure efficient, cost effective implementation and functionality of technology. Deliver targeted solutions to effectively address specific business needs by developing custom applications and extensions to maximize productivity and technological performance. Guide teams in coordinating to complete projects using innovative problem solving techniques to resolve issues and assure superior service from project inception to completion.


Project Management * Six Sigma Methodologies * Technical Team Leadership * Applications Development
Data Warehouse Systems * Database Administration * Database Design * Process Improvements
Operational Enhancements * LAN Technologies * Software Solutions Design * Technology Implementation
Server Architecture * Fault Analysis * Cross Functional Technology Team * Technical Support


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TAC AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, Dearborn, Michigan * 2006-Present
Subsidiary of TAC Worldwide offering information technology services to the automotive industry.

Senior Mainframe Developer
Developed and implemented a funding warehouse of randomly chosen assets within defined audit parameters to raise capital by selling over $1 billion in newly acquired assets, with immediate returns of $500 million in asset sales followed by a $1 billion relational warehouse sale. Oversaw securitization of Canadian wholesale assets, including developing custom reporting applications to streamline processes and ensure compliance with time and budget constraints. Pioneered changes in production techniques by supervising 2 resources in accomplishing design and development of effective methodologies to increase production and allow unassisted data queries by business users. Performed testing and documentation of processes and applications, with full reporting to upper management.

* Accomplished securitization of $1 billion in Canadian wholesale assets.
* Reduced IT expenses by streamlining user access screens used for similar data queries.
* Created and implemented a random number generator used to build file keys that sort by criteria and restrictions.
* Developed a business user defined report generator functioning across multiple platforms and disciplines.
* Designed new programs and executed changes to existing programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Provided innovative custom solutions to securitization systems production issues.
* Utilized Checkpoint Restart shell to redefine programs in order to align them with project objectives.

BARTECH IT SOLUTIONS, Bingham Farms, Michigan * 2005
North American provider of information technology services for the automotive industry.

Mainframe Programmer Analyst and Web Developer
Integrated the Modular Pay as Built system into daily operations, developing and supporting application functions for the procurement and purchasing departments. Performed integration of technologies and methodologies involved in accessing relational and hierarchical databases to complete assigned tasks, including developing interfaces to access data within both database types as part of procurement functions. Engaged in needs assessment and utilized data gathered and management directives to further refine application parameters.

* Reduced process time and resource consumption by improving the SQL writing technique used in batch processing to eradicate unnecessary sorts.
* Designed and deployed targeted solutions to issues with purchasing systems production.
* Realigned programs with project requirements using Check-Point Restart.
* Provided guidance and assistance to staff in completing assigned tasks.


FRANK J. VERTIN * Page 2 * fvd7291@westpost.net


COMPUWARE CORPORATION, Detroit, Michigan * 2003-2004
$1.2 billion global provider of programming tools/software.

Technical Support Representative
Served as technical support on a domestic and international level, assisting clients in the installation and operation of a multi-platform programmer tool. Provided superior customer service and ensured satisfaction through focused attention to customer needs and dedicated analysis to devise swift solutions. Performed diagnostics, testing, and recreation of customer issues in a test environment for demonstration to senior management. Coordinated with development to test new products, and conducted educational training for staff to instruct on new features.

* Developed and established use of a macro language screen to improve speed and efficiency by giving operators the capability to choose issues from buttons or pick lists, allowing for swifter issue registration.

SPHERION SYSTEMS ARCHITECHTS, Troy, Michigan * 1996-2003
Provider of human resources services, sourcing temporary and direct hire services to multiple industries.

Programmer Analyst
Developed and supported targeted financial software solutions dedicated to track revenue and expenses. Oversaw daily system integration operations on the mainframe and server, and provided key departmental technical support. Programmed modifications and extensions to dealer billing and customer service systems, utilizing management directives, research, and analysis of data. Coordinated with engineers, senior management, and cross-functional teams of developers to analyze market trends and adjust to changes.

* Resolved all defects with the Income Recognition System and removed the need for nightly support calls by analyzing system issues and developing solutions.
* Spearheaded drastic improvements to critical expense reporting systems.
* Improved access times to current data and preservation of archived data by creating a new archiving system.
* Recommended a crucial fix to previously existing issues with system design and data integrity.
* Received the DaimlerChrysler Pentastar award in 1999 for outstanding achievements.

CITIZENS' INSURANCE OF AMERICA, Howell, Michigan * 1992-1996
Subsidiary of Allmerica Financial offering casualty and property insurance services to individuals and businesses.

Programmer Analyst
Retained to improve efficiency and data integrity on the company's data repository project. Supervised 2-8 staff in analyzing the technology needs for the project, using available resources to discover the best method to manage 50 million rows of data and deploy targeted solutions within budget and time parameters. Oversaw development of a system to track histories and generate insurance reserve forecasts. Utilized measuring tools to assess performance issues and devise resolutions to said issues.

* Successfully led the redesign of the data management system, reorganizing over 50 million rows of data into a more effective system.
* Achieved $65,000 in monthly savings by drafting a DASD recovery plan to separate warehouse storage of active and inactive data.
* Improved efficiency by reducing processing times, leading to a 75% reduction in wait times for accounting and actuarial reports.
* Boosted customer relations by developing a user friendly client interface.
* Received the Citizens' Insurance of America employee recognition award for 1993 and 1994.

TAMARACK REHABILITATION CLINIC, East Lansing, Michigan * 1991
Outpatient treatment center for closed-head injuries.

Programmer Analyst
Wrote patient scheduling software and acted as technical/program support to doctors and clerical workers.

* Developed a calendar program to coordinate multiple system aspects by displaying all holidays.

FRANK J. VERTIN * Page 3 * fvd7291@westpost.net


FORMAL EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication Design
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York

Master of Business Administration, Computer Information Systems
Baker College, Flint, Michigan

CERTIFICATIONS

Six Sigma Methodologies Training

Certificate of Accomplishment, Computer Programming
Career Development Institute, Southfield, Michigan

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Methodologies
J2EE, Six Sigma Methodologies, Object Oriented Programming,
Top Down Programming, Sarbanes-Oxley.

Technologies
TCP/IP, Token Ring, Ethernet, Netware, Domino

Databases
Access, DB2, DB2 Stored Procedures, REXX, Oracle, ADO/ASP, Nomad PC,
IMS, VSAM, QSAM, DISAM

Applications
Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, IMS, FileAid, Easytrieve, Workbench, MS Project, SPSS,
Vitria, PVCS, MQSeries

Utilities
Xpediter/DevEnterprise/Code Coverage/TSO/CICS, Strobe, TMON-DB2, Omegamon, DCCS,
WSF2, FTP, QMF, mainframe batch email, Attachmate, Rumba, Visio, CA7, Magic Draw, DMAIL

Languages
C/C++, Nomad, COBOL (ANSI, II, 370, 390), REXX, C-LIST, Macro, Pascal, PL1, SQL,
Java, JCL, CICS, Informix, XMI, XML

Platforms
Microsoft Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP, MS-Dos, Multiple Virtual Systems (MVS)

Certifications
See above


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