Pick/Universe Programmer Resume

Title
Pick/Universe Programmer

Primary Skills
Universe, Pick,Visual Basic,Globus

Location
US-DC-Washington (will consider relocating)

Posted
Jun-06-09

PROFILE
. Keys of success: Teamwork, dependable, continuous improvement.

Ensure that optimum business solutions are promptly delivered to meet customer requirements within budget.

KEY SKILLS
Project Management

Recent projects:
• Straight-through Processing system for automation of posting of transactions between banking system and SWIFT inter-bank funds transfer system. (2008)
• Developed electronic funds interface to the Globus banking system for Point of Sale and ATM transactions. Software developed in-house. (2007)
• Point of Service -- Development and installation of branch POS system to 16 branches country-wide. Significant reduction in stationery usage and faster service provision to clients. System testing, verification and acceptance. Documentation and training of branch staff. (2007)
• PAYNET - Facilitates interchange of payroll information between Paynet and main (Globus) banking system. Reduced transaction costs and faster and accurate operations (2007)
• ATM Roll-out -- Configure and installed first batch of ATMs which were acquired by the bank. (2006)

Analysis and Programming

Maintenance of business systems, working closely with clients and designing relevant solutions.
• Auto-reconciliation System - Uses data from Globus and ATM journal entries for speedy reconciliation of ATM and POS transactions. (2007)
• Maintenance of Offline/ Batch Processing (OFS) in line with changing business rules and operations.(2006)
• Loan Tracking - Greatly improved efficiency in tracking of agricultural loan processing by the bank. (2006)
• Management Information System
o In-house developed of a series of key management reports after banking system upgrade. There were significant savings through use of in-house resources.
o Ad-hoc report and data extraction (2005)


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Environments
Intranet,Extranet, WAN, UNIX, Linux, Microsoft, Windows-based platforms
Programming languages
Universe, PICK, C and C++, Oracle, Visual Basic, Dream Weaver, ASP
Software
Microsoft Back Office Administration, Globus, Postilion


FURTHER COURSES

o SWIFT training (System management and Relation Management Application) (2008)
o Globus and Universe -- Adroit Consulting Ltd (UK) -- April 2005
o Configuring Cisco Devices -- Mar 2005
o Microsoft Server 2003 -- Unisys, Harare - 2004
o SQL & PL/SQL Plus -- Oratech, Harare -- March 2003


CAREER SUMMARY
2005 -- Present: Agribank, Harare, Systems Integrator
• Implementation of business enhancing IT projects for the bank
• Design, develop, implement and maintain interfaces to the main banking system. Produce supporting documentation; manage staff training and support.
• Universe development of management information reports on the Globus banking system.
• Provide second level support on Postilion (ATM and POS system) administration.
• Liaise with the central bank regarding implementation of banking industry IT projects to ensure attainment of initiatives within the stated timeframe.
• Liaise with external service contractors on maintenance of IT systems (ATMs/POS)
• Ensure readiness of equipment on sites in line with bank Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity strategy.
• Contribute to IT policies and procedures.

2003 -- 2004 Bindura Nickel Corporation, Bindura, Applications Administrator
• Microsoft Back Office Administration of system with more than 200 networked users.
• Design and implement Intranet to enhance communication within the organization.
• Provide user support and IT training
• Manage and monitor availability of the Wide Area network linking up branch offices
• Provide recommendation of IT trends in order to keep abreast with industry developments.
• Ensure security of information resources
• Ensure implementation of Disaster Recovery procedures and security of IT solutions
• Evaluation and recommend IT hardware /software purchases
• Ensure connectivity of satellite offices through the Wide Area Network.


2002 -- 2003 NetOne Cellular, Harare, Systems/Database Administrator
• Ensure timely printing of mobile subscriber bills
• Administration of the Business Support and Billing
• Report production

1997 -- 2002 Cosmos Cellular, Harare Team Leader
• Systems analysis and development
• Maintenance of Customer Support and Billing System and billing operations to ensure that business rules and data integrity are fully observed.
• Producing of system and ad-hoc reports.

1995 -- 1996 Integrated Engineering Group, Harare Trainee Systems Engineer
• Designing and installation of computer systems.
• Preparation of tender documents
• Software development.


EDUCATION

2006 -- Current Graduate School of Management, University of Zimbabwe
• Masters in Business Administration (Final dissertation stage)
1989 -- 1994 Central University of Las Villas, Cuba
• Masters in Science. Electrical Engineering
1987-1988 University of Matanzas, Cuba
• Pre-University
1985 -- 1986 Morgan High School, Harare
• GCE Advance Level


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Clean Class 4 driving licence
• Languages: English -- excellent, Spanish - excellent
• Health - excellent
• Interests -- Jogging, gym, reading

Certifications
See above


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