Resume of Dennis Schmid

1. DENNIS F. SCHMID Cell (516) 426-6820
mitschmid@hotmail.com - Suwanee, GA
SUMMARY
An experienced, insightful, flexible and motivated Data Analyst with the ability to work independently and to add insight
and value to development and analysis projects. Experience with diverse data sources, highly experienced in the use of
SAS for the analysis and presentation of data. Trained in SQL Server R2 for T-SQL, SSRS and SSIS. Excellent
communication, facilitation and organizational skills.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software:
SAS, SAS Macro, SAS Procs. Experienced with SAS in zOS, Windows and UNIX platforms. Exceed. Transact-SQL, SQL
Server Management Studio, Microsoft Visual Studio, MS SQL Server 2008 R2 Integration Services (SSIS), MS SQL
Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft Office Productivity Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Proficiency with Mainframe Tools for System Performance Management (MXG, Strobe, FreezeFrame, Omegamon, RMF,
SMF, CMF).
Certifications:
Six Sigma Green Belt
Apex Consulting Inc. / DB Consulting Group Inc. 01/2012-Present
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) – Data Analyst
Public Health Labor Force Analyst. Sole analyst/programmer responsible for exploring the use of Bureau of Labor
Statistics data for completing an enumeration of the public health workforce in the United States.
Visiting researcher at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Washington, D.C. From March, 2012 through June, 2012 worked at
BLS’s Washington D.C. headquarters using OES and OPM data to support the CDC’s enumeration initiative. Developed
numerous SAS programs and reports.
SQL Master’s Program 08/2011-10/2011
SetFocus, LLC – www.setfocus.com
The SetFocus SQL Server Master’s Program is an intensive, hands–on, project oriented program where participants gain
knowledge and valuable experience putting the SQL Server skill set to use in a simulated work environment. This training
program focused on MS SQL Server 2008 R2, T-SQL, SSIS and SSRS.
Technical Specialist – Performance Management and Capacity Planning 1998-2011
MEDCO HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INCORPORATED, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Performed all phases of performance management including programming in SAS to analyze SMF/RMF, CMF,
FreezeFrame and other data sources to report on and analyze performance in a large z/OS computing environment.
• Developed techniques for forecasting long range and short term capacity requirements, resulting in better planning for
hardware upgrades and fewer disruptions due to capacity constraints. Utilized zPCR to evaluate upgrade proposals
and technology shifts which contributed to better upgrade planning.
• Monitored the production and development environments for performance issues, which were documented and
reviewed with development personnel. These activities resulted in a well-tuned environment and optimized utilization
of the z/OS systems. Cost avoidance was achieved by minimizing expenditures for Capacity on Demand for the
production environment as well as by eliminating problems that often wasted 10% or more of resources allocated to
the development system.
• Developed a fully automated health check system that compared FreezeFrame samples for production CICS systems
on a daily basis. Potential problems were highlighted in a short e-mail based report. This approach saved staff time

2. and afforded the performance team the ability to review the system on a wider scope than had been possible
previously as well as to identify processing problems before Peak Period started.
• Developed the ‘Weekly Reader’ report that performed a high-level weekly comparison of MIPS utilization. This
enhanced the ability of the performance team to identify increases in system utilization and to work with responsible
areas to correct problems and reduce disruptions to the system. In addition to conserving system resources, this
resulted in manpower savings.
• Supported efforts to reduce MIPS utilization for projects spanning several years from 2007 through 2010. Reductions
at the system and application levels resulted in thousands of MIPS saved in the Data Center. Savings for 2010 are
estimated at $2,000,000. Similar savings were generated in the three preceding years.
• Acted as project manager for a two year Mainframe Re-architecture effort for the z/OS environment. Completion of
this effort to split to multiple LPAR architecture allowed us to successfully process transactions during periods of high
seasonal activity. Eliminated 100% of all service disruptions that occurred during our peak processing month.
• Served as a co-coordinator for our bi-annual Disaster Recovery tests, which resulted in successful tests with all
primary objectives met. These tests supported our management team’s priority to demonstrate our Disaster Recovery
capabilities.
Technical and Managerial positions in Database Administration and Performance Management 1984-1998
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING, INCORPORATED, Jersey City, NJ
Various technical and managerial assignments in Database Administration and Performance Management and Capacity
Planning, progressing from Junior Systems Programmer to Senior Director over the course of my career with ADP.
• Technical responsibilities included all phases of database administration and software support. Database
administration experience with IDMS and DB2 in the MVS environment as well as Sybase and SQL Server on UNIX
and NT platforms. Provided development and production support for several applications.
• As a member of the Performance Measurement group was responsible for SMF/RMF data integrity and reporting,
capacity planning and system performance monitoring.
• Management responsibilities included software evaluations and recommendations, development support, production
support, working with team members to manage project deliverables, budget preparations, hiring decisions, and
salary and performance administration.
EDUCATION
Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta Georgia
(May-July, 2011)
Completed Graduate level courses in the Foundations of Health Information Technology and Database Systems
MBA, Information Systems, Pace University, New York
BA, Philosophy, Brooklyn College, New York
Graduated magna cum laude, received Departmental Honors in Philosophy and the Franklin J. Matchette Award for
Excellence in Philosophy