1. TIMOTHY J. MC
KAY 309.467.2182 | 2109 Century Drive, Eureka, IL 61530 | timmyjoemckay@yahoo.com
APPLICATION DEVELOPER
Highly qualified software developer with expert proficiency in leading software and system development for a leading
Fortune 500 company in the construction materials industry, with a focus on the development of code for customers
and support for existing source code in both an on-line and batch mainframe environment.
Seasoned technical leader with extensive experience providing technical and customer support for in-house applications
and purchased packages on multiple platforms.
Regarded for the unique ability to implement a highly organized, analytical, and process-oriented approach to achieve
results and ensure compliance with all corporate and client standards of quality.
Core Skills and Competencies
 Software Development  Systems Analysis  Database Management
 Highly Complex Systems  Regulatory Compliance  Operating Systems
 Proprietary Systems
 Data Modeling
 Troubleshooting
 Process Modeling
 Process Improvement
Relevant Professional Experience
CATERPILLAR INC., Peoria, IL (1996-2016)
SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST (2007 TO 2016)
Leveraged superior technical expertise to support the Corporate Accounts Payable System (CAPS), Corporate Freight Payable
System (CFPS), Facility Cost and Trends System (FACTS), Tech Center Labor, Product and Component Planning and Costing,
Notification Access Removal System (NARS), and the Metrics System on a 24/7 basis at this leading provider of construction and
mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines.
 Substantially reduced the time required to support systems through the development of automated processes.
 Led cleanup work on the NARS system, allowing for the investigation and resolution of issues on other systems.
 Applied a data-driven approach to the design of DB2 databases that removed hardcoding for the Mach-1 initiative.
 Served as the architect and developer of the Metrics system, reporting all abends from the prior business day and
maintaining compliance with all SOX regulatory requirements.
SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST (1996 TO 2007)
Fulfilled a key role supporting the Factory Reporting and Control System (FRACS), Work Order Issue System (WOIS), Equipment
Reporting System (ERS), CYBORG, and Material Tracking System (MTS) on a 24/7 basis.
 Lowered support calls for FRAC by eliminating repetitive errors and modifying the run schedule to process on a daily
basis, ensuring consistency of support across thirteen facilities and eliminating time required to modify the run schedule
for monthly processing.
 Served an integral role in the transition of support for FRACS to Brazil.
Early Career
Senior Programmer Analyst, Central Illinois Light Co., St. Louis, MO 01/1990 – 09/1996
Programmer, Illinois Mutual Insurance Co., Peoria, IL 02/1988 – 01/1990
Programmer internship, Country Companies, Bloomington, IL 08/1986 – 05/1987
Programmer, Busey Bank, Urbana, IL 07/1983 – 05/1984
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Computer Science – Illinois State University
Majors in Business Analysis and Design / Business Applications Programming
Technical Skills
COBOL, DB2, JCL, SYNCSORT, PLATINUM TOOLS, IMS, JES2, JES3, TSO, EJES, ZEEK, AJS, QUIKJOB, VSAM, DOS, OSVS, IBM
UTILITIES, CICS, IMSDC, Dumpmaster, Abend Aid, Endevor, PANVELET, CHANGEMAN, ACF2, RC/SECURE, RACF, EDI, and
Powerbuilder