1. Timothy L Zbydniewski
9671 Ryan Drive
Mentor, Oh 44060
(440) 478-5167
timzbydniewski@oh.rr.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Results-driven Senior Software Engineer who plans, develops, and implements solutions in support of
business objectives. Experience supporting billing systems and financial retail products. Ability to
thoroughly identify and qualify a system or problem and structure a concept or strategy for its solution or
resolution. Excellent personnel, mentoring and communications skills:
Mainframe Design and Programming
Product Conception, Design and
Specification
Mainframe and Distributed Support
Leading IT Projects
Cross-function Communication
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: COBOL, COBOL II, Assembler, CICS
Web Services: XML, XML Schema, SOAP
Internet: HTTP, XHTML
Platforms: Windows NT & 2000 Servers, Unix
Databases: MS SQL Server, Oracle , IMS
Utilities: TSO/ISPF, Roscoe, Librarian, File-Aid, Abend-Aid, Expeditor,
DYL280,MVS JCL, CA Products, SDSF, Easytrieve, IDCAMS, Changeman,
Endevor,
Service Center
Other: Well versed in various Hardware / Operating System Environments
(Mainframe and Midrange). Experience in Business Analysis,
Business Process Analysis, Documentation (Technical Writing), Research,
Unit, Integrated, System, User Acceptance and Performance Testing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Innosource for Goodyear, Akron. Ohio 2014 - Present
Business Process Analyst
Supporting the Mainframe Technologies currently used by Goodyear. This involves Telon, COBOL,
CICS, and focus languages. Work on adhoc projects to satisfy the requirements given to me by
Goodyear and peers on our team. Troubleshooting issues and solving them as to not cause
disruption to the Retail Processing cycles.
2. Lead and developed a process plan for Retail Closing which included gathering information from
multiple sources and executing the plan to allow for a 100% success rate of monthly Retail Closing.
MACYS, Lorain, Ohio 2010 - 2014
Programmer Analyst – Architecture
Conceptualized, designed, developed and led development of multiple software products for Credit
Systems Application which housed 27 divisions that were unique in certain instances. Utilized
COBOL, Assembler, CICS and Easytrieve.
Implemented the adding of new Account types to existing Customers on MCOM databases using
COBOL and CICS.
Implemented the addition of Shadow Regions which was a virtual copy of the production databases
allowing for continual processing of accounts on the Macys systems with no down time.
Updated over 3 million Macys credit card accounts credit limits designing the solution, writing
technical specs, created programs, jobs required for updates, tested, and completed the updates
on the MCOM databases. Utilized COBOL.
Worked on multiple production issues involving Credit Authorization issues, researching, analyzing,
designing, coding, testing, and implementing solutions in a timely manner.
Rewrote the Authorization reformat modules for all Credit Cards processing through Macy’s POS
system. Worked closely with POS System Architect and other key POS personnel. Included
architecting solution, designing, analysis, coding, and testing of new module s that replaced current
out-dated existing modules and process using SOAP services. Utilized COBOL, CICS, and SOAP
Services.
PNC BANK, Cleveland, Ohio 2000 - 2010
Senior Software Engineer
Conceptualized, designed, developed and led development of multiple software products for
Customer Billing Application, Demand Deposit Accounts Application, Fraud Application and Float
application. Utilized MS SQL Server, GUI frontend, Oracle, COBOL, Assembler, DYL280 and
Easytrieve.
Implement new Customer Billing System product 1 year ahead of schedule and ahead of other
large banking institutions. Architected, designed, developed, coded, tested, implemented and
supported application that serviced 45,000 commercial accounts. Parallel developed effort with 5
development teams. Technologies involved COBOL, DYL280, Oracle, SQL query, GUI frontend,
Shellscript, and Java. Involved with support and ongoing development of product using
Onshore/Offshore model working with Vendor Suntec.
Analyzed 780 DDA transaction codes to determine correct debit and credit processing for new
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) system. Implemented needed modifications with zero defects.
System enabled 60,000 clients to use HSA product. Technologies involved Assembler and COBOL.
Directed 2 other team members.
3. Analyzed, designed, developed and implemented many other Demand Deposit Accounting projects
less than $100K in project cost. Technologies included COBOL, Assembler and DYL280. I led the
Coordination of offshore resources to deliver a few projects in a very small time frame. The process
included business requirements gathering, design, coding, assisting with development, testing, and
implemented the solutions error free.
Analyzed, designed, developed and implemented 18 new international wire transaction codes for
Demand Deposit Accounting System. Allowed for 20% increase of foreign wire transactions to
occur. Technologies involved Assembler and COBOL.
Analyzed, designed, developed and implemented modifications to 400 existing Float application
jobs and programs. Allowed for seamless releases. Technology involved COBOL.
Architected, analyzed, designed, developed and implemented new Fraud detection software.
System detected $3M in fraud occurring within the first month and allowed for recovery of millions of
dollars to date. Technology involved COBOL.
OHIO SAVINGS BANK, Cleveland, Ohio 1997 - 2000
Computer Programmer / Analyst
Supported, designed, developed and led development of Demand Deposit Account Application,
Savings / CD Application, Credit Card Application and Club1000 book. Utilized COBOL and
Assembler.
Architected, analyzed, designed, developed, tested, implemented and supported region processing
within the DDA system. Allowed for 5 regions to be processed and balanced simultaneously.
Reduced balancing time by 67%. Technology involved Assembler and COBOL.
Analyzed 250 jobs to insure the Y2K savings / CD application was government compliant. Zero
problems were encountered in the year 2000. Technologies used involved COBOL and Assembler.
Led team of 3 to complete task 2 months ahead of schedule.
EDUCATION
Technical Degree, PSI Institute of Technology, Cleveland, Ohio
Information Technology Courses which included COBOL II, SQL, and AS400,
Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, Ohio