David Franke has over 25 years of experience in IT with expertise in programming, systems administration, and project management. He has worked in various roles supporting applications at the City of Amarillo and Mesa Petroleum. Most recently, he served as a Systems Programmer/Analyst at the City of Amarillo where he helped migrate their systems to JD Edwards and implemented various applications.

1. DA V I D FR A N K E
1403 Fox Hollow Ave Phone: 806.674.2647
Amarillo, TX 79108 Email: dcf0905@sbcglobal.net
PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
A top-performing and dedicated IT Professional with over 25 years of experience in various application development
and technical systems support roles. Recognized for incorporating user and organizational needs into cost-effective,
secure, and user-friendly solutions known for durability. Demonstrates extensive analytic and problem solving skills.
An astute communicator known for understanding and presenting complex information and business processes in a
concise and clear manner.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Programming
 Streamlining Processes
 Troubleshooting/Debugging
 Technical Systems Administration
 Data Conversion
 Application/Platform Migration
 Project Management
 Systems Implementation
 Problem Resolution
TECHNICAL SKILLS
ERP: JD EDWARDS ONEWORLD, B7332 THRU
ENTERPRISEONE 9.1, HANSEN 7
PROGRAMMING: C, C++, C#, Java, VB, T-SQL, PHP, HTML,
CSS, JavaScript, .NET, CRYSTAL REPORTS, COBOL
OPERATING SYSTEMS: WINDOWS, IBM AS/400, UNIX, IBM
VSE/ESA, IBM VM/ESA
DATABASE: SQL Server, DB2/400, MySQL, MS ACCESS,
Software AG Adabas
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CITY OF AMARILLO, TX, AMARILLO, TX 1997 – 2014
SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER, SENIOR PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
 Recruited to serve as Co-Admin on the IBM mainframe and assisted with the city’s developing efforts to expand
deployment of desktops and networking.
 Initiated, pursued, and completed a project to replace an IBM 9221 mainframe with FLEX-ES, a Unix-hosted
software emulation of an IBM mainframe, resulting in an overall performance improvement and a reduction of
software and hardware costs by over $3,000 per month.
 A decision was made to migrate key business applications to JD Edwards OneWorld. Assumed primary JDE CNC
duties (installation, upgrades, configuration, etc.).
 Gained a working knowledge of JDE development concepts to support debugging, address CNC issues, and
perform light production development.
 Supported the phased implementation of JDE Accounting, Purchasing, Inventory, HR, Payroll, and Fleet
Management.
 Devised and implemented emergency JDE software fixes (in C & JDE ER) when vendor was unable to respond in a
timely manner.
 Created a web app utilizing .NET, ASP, and C# to replace departmental white board, allowing for smoother
workflow and better communication.
 Wrote a C++ conversion program that reorganized mainframe data into files for loading into SQL Server tables,
allowing for replacement of the overly-complex Commercial Solid Waste rate file with a greatly simplified,
accurate, and user-friendly implementation.
 Planned, designed, and implemented the migration of Building Permits and Contractor Registration applications
from the IBM mainframe to Hansen (an ERP for municipal government).
 Collaborated with IVR vendor, providing guidance and programming accommodations for the implementation of
Building Permits and Inspections phone and web IVR.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
MESA PETROLEUM, MESA LP, AMARILLO, TX 1983 – 1997
PROGRAMMER/ANALYST, SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER
 Systems Programmer on Sperry Univac system. Collaborated on development of bi-directional communication
between Sperry Univac & NCR systems.
 Application development to support significant corporate investments, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
 Migration of the NCR and Sperry Univac systems to IBM was enabled by a merger. While involved in this project,
developed an understanding of the IBM mainframe system sufficient to later assume all IBM VM & VSE systems
programmer duties.
 System administration and application development to support Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists.
 Took the initiative to migrate a suite of legacy (DEC/FORTRAN) reservoir and production engineering plot
programs to Windows/C++.
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IL, ROCKFORD, IL 1977 – 1983
PROGRAMMER, PROGRAMMER/ANALYST, SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER
 Initially hired as an entry-level COBOL programmer. During an early assignment to develop flow-charts for
various existing programs was able to identify and correct a number of serious bugs.
 Recruited to figure out why a tax bill numbering scheme was failing. Located and replaced lengthy, nearly
incomprehensible, and ineffective code with just three lines, which worked perfectly.
 Extensively involved in migration from NCR to Sperry Univac (MAPPER & COBOL). Along with application
development, assumed Systems Programmer position.
 Once devised and installed a one-bit fix from the console of the active production system.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Rock Valley College, Data Processing & Accounting
JDE Classes: Foundation, CNC