Mainframe Programmer

1. DAVID (RICKY) GARDNER JR.
3229 PERCH DRIVE SW
MARIETTA, GA 30008
(404) 395-8559 - Cell
Email – Tulane1999@gmail.com
Summary: Diverse and extensive software engineering experience in several industries.
Possess broad knowledge of computer hardware, testing, and development environments.
Possess strong analytical, communication and documentation skills. Established
reputation for ability to work well in a team environment and learn and apply new
technologies rapidly. A professional with very strong work ethic which has led to a
proven track record and numerous accomplishments
HARDWARE: IBM - OS 3090 MVS/ESA
SOFTWARE: IBM - JCL, TSO, ISPF, DB2, FOCUS, CICS, SYNCSORT, EASYTRIEVE,
RPG II, PL/1, VIASOFT, CHANGEMAN, XPEDITOR, COBOL II,
VSAM, FILEAID, SDF, PANVALET, FULL LIFE CYCLE, STROBE,
FTP, SQL, SAS, Control-M, Endeavor, VISIO, BMS and
QMF
DATABASES: DB2, ORACLE, TERADATA
EXPERIENCE:
Mind Tree Consulting - APPLICATION DEVELOPER 08/15 – 04/16
•Client – TSYS – KENNESAW, GA
•Developing and testing a in house ALERT description systems
•Very strong analytical and problem solving skills
•Handled multiple tasks and work independently.
• Maintain and communicate timelines, schedules and status reports
• Developed SQL queries for data verification
Using CICS, COBOL II, DB2, Endeavor, DTCN debugging tool and GTB mapping tool
Insight Global Consulting- APPLICATION DEVELOPER 09/14 – 7/15
•Client – HOME DEPOT - ATLANTA , GA
•UNIX/Windows/Oracle//JAVA/XML
•Developed and tested code modifications
•Support and resolving level 3 tickets
•Production support of register receipts resolutions
•Understand the standard web frameworks and languages (HTML, JavaScript)
•SharePoint
•Developed SQL queries to perform data verification
•Using HTML, SQL, DB2/ORACLE, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, and HP QUALITY CENTER

2. Tek Systems Consulting - APPLICATION DEVELOPER 04/13 – 07/14
APPLICATION RELEASE LEAD
Client – BANK OF AMERICA- CHARLOTTE, NC
•Lead a team working in the Online Banking unit in a onshore /offshore operation
•Project management
•Developed and tested code modifications
•Mobile, Authorization, Authentication, Bill pay, and Safe pass back end testing
•Used SQL, CICS, JCL, DB2, MQ SERIES, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, HP QUALITY CENTER,
COBOL II and the IBM mainframe
•Developed SQL queries to perform data verification on DB2 database systems
•Created test cases in HP Quality Center
INFOSYS TECHNOLOGIES LTD, ATLANTA, GA 01/12-03/13
SR. PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
MAINFRAME TECHNICAL LEAD
Client - LOWE’S – MOORESVILLE, NC
•Lead a team working in the Retail, Logistics and Life Sciences unit of the onshore/off shore operation
•Developed and tested code modifications
•Created test cases in HP Quality Center
• Developed and reviewed code documentation and unit test script
•Using SQL, CICS, JCL, DB2, TERADATA, MS EXCEL, ETL, ZEKE, POWERPOINT, HP QUALITY
CENTER ,QTP,COBOL II and the IBM mainframe
•Developed SQL queries to perform data verification on DB2 and Teradata database systems
•Sterling Order Management business processes
LEXIS NEXIS - ALPHARETTA, GA 06/04-12/11
SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER
• Developed and modified programs to the NCF Rules System for existing and new clients requesting
information or background checks on potential applicants.
• Maintained a complex online system to satisfy the needs of the Marketing department for specific
customers
• Developed turnover documents for Quality Assurance and assisted them when necessary.
• Developed and maintained programs using COBOL II, Endeavor , SQL, CICS, DB2,XPEDITOR, JCL,
SDLC, FTP, VSAM, BMS, INTERTEST, IBM MAINFRAME and EASYTRIEVE
EDUCATION:
Tulane University, Bachelor of Science (Computer Information Systems)