Robert Clayton

1037 Brownstone Drive

Grapevine, TX  76051

(817) 416-3857  Home

(817) 676-1604  Cell

E-mail: rrclayton@comcast.net

 

 

 

objective

 

Obtaining a technical consulting position where I can apply  my mainframe technical skills, knowledge of Fidelity/Alltel Systems and Bank conversions to make a positive contribution in a fast-paced environment.

 

Experience

 

January 2002 – Current        Saratoga Financial                      Latham, NY

Senior Technical Consultant

 

n     ALS conversion coding and conversion design documentation

 

n     International AM203 conversion programming Bangkok Thailand

n     AM203 SIF build conversion programming for three different tiered commitment systems including participations with orphan draws

n     AM203 data mapping from DB2

n     Conversion JCL, Static run and batch cycles

n     AM203 custom coding as well as interface design and development

n     Conversion balancing reports and miscellaneous easytrieve development

n     Provided multiple on-site client support engagements

 

n     AM203 gap analysis, design and coding

n     AM203 conversion mapping

n     ALS mini file build JCL, programs and testing

n     Custom code analysis, rework and testing for AM203 Installed and tested AM201 and AM203 file conversions for Profile Upgrade project

n     Multiple new development projects on AM200 for custom client requests

n     KO991 installation, testing and support for Profile Upgrade and SCB projects

n     Modified KO991 and successfully tested with AM203 and IM203

n     GN232 installation testing and support

n     Provided production support for ALS online and batch system

n     Researched and corrected ALS batch balancing issues

n     Provided ALS problem analysis and resolution for online transactions and batch programs

n     Designed, developed and implemented new GN host transactions and process modules for RM new customer and relationship maintenance from Bunker platform transactions

n     Provide technical consulting, development and support for Alltel GN and RM applications

n     Responsible for GN change control for all conversion implementations

n     Developed and implemented new host transactions and process modules for Check Free Safe Box system new customers from Bunker platform transactions

n     Designed, developed and implemented new CICS transactions using TS native, EAA and Cobol

n     Developed Cobol and API programs based on specifications

n     Developed Easytrieve and custom reports based on specifications

 

September 2001 – December 2001        EDGE Software    Woodbridge, VA

Senior Technical Consultant

 

n     Provide technical consulting and support for Alltel deposit applications

n     Assist in conversion efforts for IMPACS 97.1 and ST 97.1

n     Developed and implemented Cobol conversion programs based on specifications

n     Developed Easytrieve reports based on specifications

n     Developed custom reports for conversion and ongoing processing

n     Provided technical support for three deposit application Business Analysts

 

1999–August 2001    Sabre Inc.                                       Fort Worth, TX

Manager

n     Manage a team of 5 Cobol II and DB2 developers

n     Project management and maintenance activities for credit card systems

n     US Customs EDI project completed on time and under budget

n     Provide technical direction for new product features

n     Support sales and Marketing in new business initiatives

 

 

 

1998-1999         Saratoga Financial Inc                                  Latham, NY

Senior Technical Consultant

n     Conversion and maintenance Cobol programming for major financial institutions

n     Designed, developed and implemented new system functionality and solved complex processing issues

n     Development, support and maintenance of Alltel GN and Deposits systems

 

 

 

1988-1997         Alltel Information Services                       Little Rock, AR

§         Programming Manager over Deposit and GN applications

§         Responsible for technical deliverables, conversion and support

§         Cobol, Cobol II and CICS development and support

§         Project manager for large conversion and installation efforts

§         Interact with  internal and client management at all levels

§         Technical team lead for multiple international projects

§         Computer operations experience with detailed MVS knowledge

§         More detailed ALLTEL experience gladly provided on request

 

 

 

1987-1988         Murray Information Services                           Dallas, TX

Computer Operator

n     Processing for Systematics banking applications

n     Maintain and develop JCL and job processing schedules

n     Responsible for rerun and restart procedures

 

Education

 

1982-1984         University of Texas                                        Austin, TX

n     Major:  Computer Science

 

1984-1986         University of Houston                                Houston, TX

n     Major:  Computer Science

 

1992-1996         Alltel information Services                                             

n     Effective Supervision

n     Consulting Skills

n     Project Management

n     Savings Time Product

n     TS Delivery I & II

n     Programming Skills

 

 

Computer Skills

 

Alltel Software

n     Advanced Loans (ALS)

n     Architecture Systems (GN – TS, TL, SA)

n     Customer Information System (RM)

n     Online Collections (KO)

n     IMPACS (IM)

n     Savings Time (ST)

n     Intersystem Transfer (IT)

n     Item Reconciliation (IR)

 

 

 

Systems

n     MVS, JCL, ISPF, TSO

n     VSAM

n     IBM DOS/VSE VM-CMS

n     Windows 2000, NT

 

 

 

Tools

n     Microsoft Office

n     Microsoft Project

n     Expediter Batch/CICS

n     Intertest Batch/CICS

n     DYL280, Easytrieve

n     File Aid

n     Librarian, Panvalet, ISPW

 

 

 

Languages

n     COBOL/COBOL II

n     CICS Command Level

n     Assembler