Matthew Argo is a senior level IT professional with over 15 years of experience in programming, system testing, and ongoing systems support. He has expertise in Java, XML, UNIX scripting, databases, and business rule research. At Sears Holdings Corporation, he led projects that integrated systems, automated processes, and increased operational efficiency, resulting in millions of dollars in annual cost savings. He is proficient in various programming languages, technologies, and applications and has received several performance awards.

1. 853 La Costa Ct. • Elgin, IL 60123
Matthew Argo Home: 847.289.8948 • Mobile: 847.910.3173
e-mail: matthewargo70@gmail.com
Senior Level Information Technology Professional
Expertise Business Rule Research • Data Stream Design • Programming • System and Unit Quality
Assurance Testing • Ongoing Systems Support
Career Senior-level Information Technology professional possessing deep business acumen of supply
Signature chain logistics, inventory management, business partner processes, financial transactions, and
value-chain services. A highly motivated, project-oriented leader with a technical profile in
research, design, coding and testing. Achieves high-level delivery across project life-cycle
objectives as a team lead or individual contributor. Possesses the unique ability to seamlessly
work across many business functions.
Strengths • Daily Application of JAVA, XML, UNIX shell scripting, ODBC and JDBC
• Strong client user (internal and external) inquiry skills for complex business rule research
• Practical application of data design flow to service B2B and B2C business processes
• Subject Matter Expert: integration layer between business partner systems and Oracle
Transportation Management (OTM) application
• Continual improvement through further education in programmer languages, scripting and databases
• Inclusiveness: knowledge gathering across functions and sharing of best practices within a
team environment
• Internal and external business client consulting
• High level of personal and professional integrity
• Six Sigma Green Belt trained (April 2009)
Technical Profile
Languages Java, C, C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Technologies Java Beans, J2EE, JDBC, ODBC, MQ
COBOL, JCL, CICS Series
Scripting PERL, UNIX Shell Scripting JAVA IDEs RAD (Rational Application Developer),
Languages Websphere Studio Application Developer
(WASD), Eclipse
Application IBM Websphere, Tomcat Database Oracle, DB2
Server
Operating AIX-UNIX, Linux, Sun Solaris, Transportation OTM (Oracle Transportation
Systems MVS/ESA, Windows NT, Windows Applications Management), GC3 (Global Command
Vista and Control Center)
Other TSO, ISPF/PDF, SDSF, JES2, VSAM, IBM Utility Programs (IEBGENER, SORT, IEFB14,
Related
IDCAMS), FTP, Ultra Edit, Tera Data SQL Assistant, Putty, Toad, XML Spy
Subsystems
& Software
Professional Experience
SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION • Hoffman Estates, IL - 1998 to 2009 March
Sears Holdings Corporation is a S&P 500 general line retailer with three operating segments: Kmart, Sears Domestic, and Sears
Canada with annual revenues of $46.5 billion. Sears Holdings’ retail network includes 3,500 locations domestically, and 2,400
retail and pickup locations throughout Canada. Sears markets merchandise through proprietary brands such as Land’s End,
Martha Stewart Everyday, and Craftsman.
System Engineer, Transportation - 2005 to 2009
Responsible for the IT infrastructure supporting inbound and outbound carrier logistics, business partner systems integration,
and supply chain data optimization. Developed (architected, wrote, tested and implemented) Java programs to support
operations of the Sears and Kmart transportation group. Managed project meetings with internal business clients, including:
systems design, business rule approach and management, quality assurance and monitoring. Presented post-project audit and
summaries to impart program logic to systems support staff as well as senior-level directors. Interfaced with business partners,
distribution center staff and logistics providers to optimize operational availability through error log management, systems
support and consultation. Provided cycle regression testing to ensure system operability.

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e-mail: matthewargo70@gmail.com
(SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION cont.)
Key Accomplishments:
 Increased operational efficiency, reduced EDI connections and VAN costs, and streamlined reporting functionality by
sunsetting the i2 FreightMatrix system and streamlining to one system (Oracle Transportation Management application)
– resulting in an annual cost savings of $1.2 million
 Facilitated automation of direct delivery outbound logistics using Java to integrate existing systems into Oracle
Transportation Management – saving over $1.3 million annually in operating expenses
 Wrote a Java program to apply import container tracking statuses to advanced shipping notices thus increasing
accounts payable speed and accuracy and achieving net payment term discounts up to 1%
 Designed and implemented a program allowing the Land’s End business group to perform multiple less-than-load (LTL)
freight rates lookups using RateWare software
Lead Developer, Direct Delivery - 2003 to 2005
Served as technical adviser to business partners and provided programming perspective on requirements. Developed
(architected, wrote, tested and implemented) Warehouse, Direct Delivery and Order Entry mainframe business
applications. Lead small project teams to develop, test, code, debug, and document project assignments while adhering to
project plans and schedules.
Key Accomplishments:
 Led a team of IT professionals and successfully achieved project goals to integrate Contract Sales Business Order
Entry and Delivery into existing systems
 Appointed as Mainframe Team Lead and successfully completed project to supply harmonized tariffs to the US
Government for container shipping from the US to other countries
Developer, Direct Delivery - 1999 to 2003
Analyzed business requirements and existing applications / programs to design and develop mainframe programs using
COBOL, CICS, DB2, and MQ Series for Warehouse, Direct Delivery, and Order Entry business applications. Performed
system and unit level testing to debug mainframe applications / programs. Documented changes, test setup and results
for quality assurance and future program maintenance.
Quality Analyst, Home Services - 1998 to 1999
Performed Home Services mainframe systems and application tests, analyzed the results to detect the differences
between existing and required conditions, and evaluate the system features and applications.
MENARDS, INC. • Normal, IL - 1993 to 1997
Menards is a chain of home improvement stores operating in 12 Midwestern states across 250 retail locations. Annual
revenue is $8 billion annually.
Assistant Manager
Supervised, Motivated, and Planned assignments for a team of 5 to 7 associated on a daily basis. Trained new
associates in customer service, store and company policies, store operations, and product information. Provided
customer service to commercial accounts. Managed department product receipt and inventory management.
Education
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY • Chicago, IL • Information Technology UNIX System C / C++ Certificate Program
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY • Chicago, IL • Computer Career Program: An accelerated post graduate program concentrating on
Structured Programming and System Analysis
MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY • Decatur, IL • Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing
Professional Recognition
 Sears STAR Award (2006 & 2008) – Outstanding Performance Award
 Supply Chain, PMO, Financial & HR Systems Meteor Award (2006 & 2008) – Project Management Award
 Fast Track to Java, JCL Advanced, Websphere Studio Application Developer Fundamentals, Structured Query Language,
Fundamentals of C Programming – Sears sponsored
 Successful Internal Consulting – American Management Association