George J. Miko is a senior programmer analyst with over 30 years of experience in systems design, development, testing, and implementation using technologies like COBOL, CICS, DB2, SQL, IMS, and VSAM. He has worked in consulting roles for various companies, most recently as a senior programmer analyst at Epitec where he worked on the Global Parts Pricing system for Ford Motor Company. Miko has extensive experience developing and analyzing features for software systems in both batch and online environments.
1. GEORGE J. MIKO
40198 Sara Rose Email: georgemiko@att.net
Clinton Township, Michigan 48038 Cell: 586-322-5240
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Programmer Analyst/Systems Analyst experienced in systems design, development, unit and
parallel testing and implementation of a variety of mainframe based systems. Combined strengths in problem
solving and decision making as well as being knowledgeable in all aspects of the System Development
Lifecycle. Demonstrated the ability to acquire new knowledge and skills quickly. I have provided technical
expertise in COBOL II, CICS, DB2, SQL, IMS and VSAM. Knowledgeable and experienced in:
COBOL II CICS DB2 SQL IMS / IDMS
XPEDITER SPUFI ENDEVOR FILE-AID TSO / ISPF
JCL VSAM QMF DB2 Utilities IBM Utilities
OUTLOOK Windows CA-7 VISIO SDLC
FTP BMS MQ Series Access SharePoint
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consulting positons:
Epitec, Southfield, MI
Programming and analysis responsibilities performed in a batch environment at Ford Motor Company for
the Global Parts Pricing system using Cobol II, JCL, DB2, SQL and IMS. 02/2014 to Current.
Galaxe Solutions, Detroit, MI
Senior Software Engineer – QA Team Lead
Programming and analysis responsibilities performed in batch and online environments for Express
Scripts (Medco) using Cobol II, JCL, CICS, DB2, SQL, TSO, ISPF and Endevor.
• Performed unit and parallel testing for all enhancements
• Developed detailed test plans that were used in enhancement verification. 12/2012 to 11/2013
Interpro, Keego Harbor, MI
Programming and analysis responsibilities performed in batch and online environments for the Oakland
County Judicial system using Cobol II, JCL and CICS. 08/2012 to 12/2012
Jawood, Bingham Farms, MI
Senior Systems Analyst for the ICD9 to ICD10 claims migration project for WellPoint.
Programming and analysis responsibilities performed in batch and online environments for Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Minnesota using Cobol II, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, SQL, TSO, ISPF and Endevor.
09/2011 to 05/2012
CSC, Farmington Hills, MI
Programming and analysis responsibilities performed in batch and online environments for the Chrysler
invoicing system using Cobol II, JCL, CICS, DB2 and SQL. 05/2011 to 09/2011
Galaxe Solutions, Detroit, MI
Programming and analysis responsibilities performed in batch and online environments for Medco using
Cobol II, JCL, CICS, DB2, SQL, TSO, ISPF and Endevor. 03/2011 to 05/2011
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IBM, East Lansing, MI 05/2010 to 3/2011
Application Specialist
Programming and analysis responsibilities performed in a batch environment for Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Amica Insurance using Cobol II, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2 and SQL. TSO /
ISPF and Endevor are also used as tools.
Member Driven Technologies, Warren, MI 04/2006 to 06/2009
Programmer Analyst
Responsible for developing and analyzing features and functions of software systems.
Assists the Programming Team in assessing system requirements, completing system diagramming, and
documenting development activities.
Consulting positons:
The Judge Group, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Programming and analysis responsibilities performed in a batch environment for the EIM DC Receiving
project at Kmart Corporation using Cobol II, JCL, IMS, DB2, SQL, TSO, ISPF and Endevor.
08/2005 to 01/2006
Resource Technologies Inc., Troy, MI
Programming and analysis responsibilities performed in on-line and batch environments for the NAFTA
Security system at Chrysler Corporation using Cobol II, JCL, CICS, IMS, MQ Series, DB2, SQL, TSO, ISPF
and panvalet. 02/2005 to 7/2005
Sirco Associates Inc., Troy, MI
Analysis responsibilities performed in on-line and batch environments for the Integrated Property and
Casualty Management (IPM) system at AAA of Michigan using Cobol II, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, SQL, TSO,
ISPF and Endevor. 09/2004 to 12/2004
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN, Detroit, MI 06/1998 to 06/2004
Application Developer Advanced - Team Lead
Programming and analysis responsibilities performed in online and batch environments for the Drug
Claims and Managed Care systems using COBOL II, JCL, CICS, IMS, SQL and DB2. TSO/ISPF and
ENDEVOR were used as programming tools.
• Developed online screens allowing customer support to approve patient prescriptions remotely, and
improve customer service.
• Revised online and batch programs to meet Government mandated NCPDP 5.1 and HIPAA
regulations.
• Performed unit and parallel testing for all projects and enhancements
• Developed detailed test plans that were used in enhancement verification.
• Identified test cases that were used by the entire team in testing.
Consulting positons:
KELLY SERVICES, Troy, MI 09/1996 to 06/1998
Lead Programmer / Analyst
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AMERICAN SCI. INC., Troy, MI 09/1994 to 09/1996
Consultant
ARBOR DRUGS INC., Troy, MI 08/1993 to 09/1994
Lead Programmer / Analyst – Team Lead
TECHNALYSIS CORPORATION, Southfield, MI 03/1988 to 08/1993
Consultant, Ford Motor Co. Detroit Edison and Highland Superstores
TECHNALYSIS CORPORATION, Southfield, MI 09/1987 to 03/1988
Senior Programmer / Analyst
ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION, Southfield, MI
Systems Engineer 05/1987 to 09/1987
EDS - Technical Development Training Specialist 06/1986 to 05/1987
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Warren, MI 09/1983 to 06/1986
Lead Programmer / Analyst – Team Lead
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Associates Degree, Computer Science, Lawrence Institute of Technology, Southfield, MI
.NET 2010
Oracle 2010
JAVA 2010
COGNOS 2007