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Posted on Aug 28, 2017
EDDIE COOPER
4005 Ironhill Ln • Woodstock, GA 30189
770.928.2966 • coop4bama@gmail.com
MASTER TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT
‘Master Software Engineer’ able to develop programs with speed and precision. Over 34 years of experience troubleshooting extremely complex applications in a diverse set of industries and applications. Passionate about emerging technologies and seeks to remain constantly innovative. Highly skilled at managing products through entire life cycle. Flexible work style according to project dynamics.
WebSphere Installation/Configuration • HATS • Disaster Recovery • High Availability Configuration • Data Conversion • Application Development & Implementation • Capacity Planning & Forecasting • Technological Process Improvements • System Administration • Source Change Management • Systems Requirements & Design • Connectivity • Communications • Security Auditing & Analysis • Application Interfacing • Troubleshooting • Legacy Software Maintenance • Project Management • Technical Documentation • Executive Summary • Database Analysis • Process Automation • Release Upgrades • GUI Screen Design • Platform Configuration • Performance Tuning • Debugging • Operations • Advanced Programming Concepts • Software Survey • Impact Analysis • Rational Development for i • Rational Team Concert
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GOJO INDUSTRIES, Akron, Ohio Dec 2012 - Current
THE PETZL COMPANY, Salt Lake City, UT
HALLMARK CARDS, INC., Kansas City, MO
FISKARS, Helsinki, Finland
BUSHNELL, Overland Park, KS
ANDIS COMPANY, Sturtevant, WI
VTECH, Hong Kong
STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS, Mahwah, NJ
LEGRAND, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Technical Consultant Platform/Languages – System i / RPG IV_ILE
BOSS WM – Technical support.
NEWELL RUBBERMAID, Dunwoody, Georgia Jan 2012 – Mar 2012
A global marketer of consumer and commercial products
Technical Consultant Platform/Languages – System i / SEQUEL
WM – Completed numerous complex and comprehensive reports using SEQUEL reporting tool. Thorough understanding of the WM file relationships was essential. Deciphering deficient user specifications provided ample challenges. Requests ranged across multiple divisions and multiple versions of WM including 2006 and 2010.
KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE, Baltimore, Maryland Sep 2005 – Current
A regional and comprehensive provider of therapy services for children with psychological disabilities
Lead Technical Consultant & Subject Matter Expert Platform/Languages – System i / RPG Free, Embedded SQL
MedSeries 4 – Successfully performed full SDLC involving a broad range of hospital administration and back office applications. Generated dynamic Word XML files from DB2 data files by writing custom RPG Free ILE modules using an extensive set of API’s. Created payroll file to interface with Oracle HR.
WebSphere – Using IBM’s HATS and Rational Software Development Platform (V6.0.1) based on Eclipse (V3.0.2) technology, legacy 5250 green screens were successfully converted to GUI web browser capability.
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Feb 2006 – Sep 2006
WM – Performed as a technical resource to insert process logic into store allocation sequencing. Analyzed inventory differences between WM system DB2 files and MHE data files using complex SQL statements. Developed custom summary inquiry screens with drill down capability. Also, assisted in numerous technical issues associated with the acquisition and conversion of Galyan’s stores and warehouses. Successful resolution of each of these issues required a deep and extensive understanding of the WM system DB2 database structure.
PkMS – Provided technical analysis in support of Cabela’s Production Support issues. This included writing modifications specs, coding, and unit testing of requested program changes. Assisted in developing a utility used to compare DB2 files between separate applications on separate platforms.
DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION, Cincinnati, Ohio Aug 2005 – Sep 2005
A global marketer of computers and related products
WM – Reviewed, documented, and formulated recommendations regarding technical and internal business policies and procedures associated with WM system. Provided personnel assessment, work flow diagrams, and issue tracking. Extensive knowledge of application, WM system DB2 data base structures, and i5/OS object usage was essential for this task.
VF CORPORATION, Nautica Coalition, Greensboro, North Carolina Oct 2004 – Jun 2005
Largest manufacturer of apparel goods in the world
WM – Designed, coded, documented, and maintained conversion and interface programs for customers, items, picktickets, invoices, active pick locations, size descriptions, and inventory to successfully bridge information from legacy system into WM. Configured custom server programs to appropriately process inbound and outbound interfaces with multiple platforms. Developed numerous utility programs. Trained client’s personnel in MarkMagic labeling software and other add-on utilities.
SARA LEE CORPORATION, Hanes Sportswear Division, Winston-Salem, North Carolina Oct 2002 – Apr 2005
A global manufacturer and marketer of brand-name consumer products
Lead Technical Consultant and Subject Matter Expert Platform/Languages – AS/400 / RPG IV-ILE, SQL
Responsible for researching, documenting, scheduling, and maintaining PkMS Purge and Rebuild programs. Installed, configured, documented, and trained IT staff on MKS Implementer SCM which handled programming components for multiple PkMS instances on multiple computers. Solely responsible for production PkMS support and custom code modifications. Wrote numerous conversion programs for second-generation interfaces. Developed a full Manifest In-Transit system to interface with PkMS.
CINGULAR WIRELESS, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia Mar 2001 – Oct 2002
The second largest provider of wireless phone services in the U.S.
DBA - Responsible for creating, configuring, auditing, and delivering fully functional cross-platform test environments. Modified scripting tools and environment audit programs; resolved problem tickets; administered security on all test AS/400’s; configured and monitored High Availability (HA) systems using MIMIX; technical lead in new, CARE production software release implementation; documented source code move and Environment Build procedures. Extensive use of Embedded SQL, API’s, TCP/IP, DDM and DB2 file sharing across multiple platforms.
CITY WHOLESALE GROCERIES, INC, Birmingham, Alabama Oct 1999 – Feb 2001
A regional distributor of convenience store products
Lead Analyst/Consultant Platform/Languages – AS/400 / RPG IV-ILE, SQL
Troubleshooting and problem resolution of complex, undocumented order entry system. Full responsibility in training new IS personnel. Lead technical specialist on implementation, training, and support of Aldon CMS.
ROYAL CUP INCORPORATED, Birmingham, Alabama Jun 1999 – Jan 2000
A full provider of beverage and coffee services nationwide
Assisted in conversion from legacy system to SAP. Successfully completed DB2 data mapping, program design, development, testing, and debugging of conversion and interface programs. Documented work flow diagrams using Visio. Converted data from EBCDIC DB2 UDB data files into ASCII files in the IFS.
VESTA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Birmingham, Alabama Feb 1997 – Jun 1999
A provider of Property-Casualty insurance and reinsurance services
Software Engineer and Consultant Platform/Languages – AS/400 / RPG III, RPG IV-ILE
Reinsurance – Conducted intense business analysis and technical software research solving numerous long-standing issues. Automation of manual month-end process. These projects eliminated the need for system replacement, resulting in savings of $850,000.
LIBERTY CHILDRENSWEAR COMPANY, Birmingham, Alabama Mar 1995 – Feb 1997
A manufacturer of children’s apparel
Senior Systems Analyst Platform/Languages – AS/400 / RPG III
PkMS - Full responsibility for implementation and support of PkMS application software, in-line scales, and R/F scanning hardware. Trained warehouse personnel in all aspects of new system, work flows, business processes, terminologies, and technologies.
EDI Coordinator - Trading partner setup, data mapping, program interface development, and processing of purchase orders, invoicing, and inventory sell-through data.
BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC., Birmingham, Alabama Mar 1993 – Mar 1995
The fourth largest book retailer in the U.S.
Systems Analyst Platform/Languages – AS/400 / RPG III
Enhancement and support of entire Sales Audit process from 220+ retail stores into GL accounts. Managed initial testing of UPC scanning for wall-to-wall inventory. The project was designed to eliminate inventory services’ costs and to assist with auto-replenishment. Projected annual savings of $1.5 million.
FISERV, INC., Memphis, Tennessee Sep 1992 – Mar 1993
The sixth largest financial services company in the U.S.
Technical Conversion Consultant Platform/Languages – AS/400 / RPG III
Lawson Associates Inventory Systems – Provided data mapping, conversion program design, development, testing, and debugging for conversion to Host Marriott file structures.
DOBBS HOUSES INC., Memphis, Tennessee Jan 1990 – Sep 1992
A subsidiary of The Dial Corp., providing airport food services and retail concessions
Programmer Analyst II Platform/Languages – AS/400 / RPG III
Duties included technical and application support of AS/400 and back-office field systems, implementation of new data processing products and services, vendor negotiations, project development, and assisting in the development of the IT strategic plan.
Field Automation - Assisted in installation of an unattended communications wide area network between headquarters and field locations. Developed and implemented custom field applications that improved document accuracy and eliminated paper flow from airport locations to corporate headquarters. The project produced savings of $250,000 annually.
Retail Scanning - Developed and implemented the first full-integrated retail point-of-sale scanning and back office system in the airport industry. Generated an overall return on investment in excess of 15% through inventory and administrative cost savings.
EDUCATION
Earned BBA in Computer Information Systems with an emphasis in Accounting; Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas – 1984
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Technical Skills and Languages:System i – RPG Free, RPG/IV-ILE, RPG/400, RPG III, RPG II, RDA, RLU, SDA, SEU, CL, SQL, ODBC, API, DDL, Visual RPG, SEQUEL ViewPoint, WebSphere WDSC, RDi IDE, RTC, HATS, JAVA, MQ Series, LPEX editor, CoDE/400 Designer, and Client Access.
Hardware:IBM – iSeries, System i, AS/400.
Communications Software and Technology: EDI, SDLC, SNA, RJE, FTP, TELNET, DDM, QNTC, CGI, and TCP/IP
Software Systems Experience: Lawson Associates’ financials, Manhattan Associates’ PkMS 2001R1, WM 2004R1, WM 2004R2, WM 2006, WM 2010, BOSS WM, SAP R3, MKS Implementer, Aldon CMS, SoftLanding’s Turnover, DBU, Help/Systems’ Robot/SCHEDULE and Robot/REPLAY, Hawkeye, Abstract Probe+, Vision Solution’s MIMIX HA.
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