Manager Management

JAMES G. BARBER

***** **** **. *.*.

Mill Creek, Washington 98012

Phone: 425-***-****

abhpsu@r.postjobfree.com

I have over 25 years of experience in Information Technology on an iSeries that has covered many

different areas including: DBA administration, developer, application specialist, programmer / manager, and

system administration.

Experience in database and application performance tuning and capacity planning; 15+ years.

Working as an active member of a database administration team in large enterprise IT

environments; 12+ years.

Experience developing, implementing and managing enterprise database standards and

processes; 10+ years.

Experience working with data analysts and developers to transform logical data models

into physical database designs; 18+ years.

Experience with DB2 for i; 20+ years.

Experience with IBM Navigator for i; 15+ years.

Experience using SQL tools

Experience with ODBC, JDBC, OLEDB and other database driver

Basic understanding on inventory / order management systems

Good team player with good analytical and problem solving skills

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

WILBUR-ELLIS 03/06 – 03/11

CNC Administrator

J.D. Edwards Enterprise Server Management on an iSeries 570 12-way and an iSeries 570 5-way.

Responsible for operating system upgrades (V5R4 to V6R1), program temporary fixes, data base

management including; database and application performance tuning and capacity planning, developing,

implementing and managing enterprise database standards and processes, working with data analysts

and developers to transform logical data models into physical database designs, experience with DB2

for i, experienced with IBM Navigator for i, experience with SQL tools, backup and recovery procedures

(BRMS), security, auditing, iTera High Availability Replication (Disaster Recovery, Control Language,

RPG, ODBC, JDBC, iSeries Access for Windows, Performance Tuning, Software installation, Manage /

maintain multiple LPARs on an HMC.

I have managed small to medium sized projects involved from concept to implementation from the

development environment to the production environment, assigning internal and external resources.

Provide training to end users, working with Application Specialists, and DBAs to resolve technical

problems. This would also include managing the budget aspects of these projects as well.

I shared responsibility for J.D. Edwards Enterprise One software version 9.0 on tools release 8.98.2.

Responsibilities include:

Security Administration including: application, sign-on, user / group / system used id creation and

maintenance administration, security policies and procedures.

System Administration includes: package deployment, printing services, windows / enterprise server

installation updates and upgrades, problem resolution, administration policy and procedures,

environment management, path code management, client & server installation, upgrades and

installation. Down loading, applying, building of electronic service updates.

Change Control Administration includes: Configuration management, object transfer, data dictionary

management, client & server builds, tracking object / source code / data movement.

SEATTLE HOUSING AUTHORITY 01/98 – 03/06

Applications Specialist

As an application specialist for over 8 years at Seattle Housing Authority I had to provide timely and

accurate solutions to user requests, document all requests and resolutions, work effectively with internal

team mates and clients, educate features and functionality to customers, provide feedback to other

departments on issues relating to the system, contribute to knowledge sharing, taking on special

projects as required. Proficient in Office 2007 & 2010.

I was responsible for J.D. Edwards Enterprise One software (One World XE, service pack 23) and I also

provide support for 50 plus users which includes: security, technical hotline assistance, custom

interfaces to various modules, database purges, applying year end and other critical Electronic Service

Updates and cumulative Program Temporary Fixes, assist users in troubleshooting application

problems. Migration experience from J.D. Edwards World version A7.2 to A8.1 cumulative 2 on an

AS/400 (S20-2165). Modules include: General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Human

Resources, Payroll, some Inventory, and Fixed Assets. Taking lead role in the migration to J.D.

Edwards Enterprise One product (version B7333) which is currently in progress.

I share responsibility for installation, security, maintenance, troubleshooting, and configuration of Kronos

Work Force Central (version 4.3.8), Kronos Data Collection Manager (version 4.3.6), and Kronos

Teletime product (version 1.1.7), this includes service pack review, and installation for all three of these

products for over 600 users. Involved in writing specifications and writing interfaces with using the

Kronos Connect product to interface with J.D Edwards World product these interfaces include employee

time uploads, labor level downloads, and employee accrual uploads.

Administrator for Lotus Notes (Domino) version 5.0.12. Apply Lotus Notes server upgrades on an

AS/400, and desktop client upgrades. Support GWI help desk software (version 9.0.1a) which includes

user support, web interface, upgrades as well as technical support, assist in running help desk and

assist help desk users in questions about it.

Assist in managing a Sequel Server (Microsoft Sequel Server 2000). Database responsibilities include:

dropping, copying tables (using ETL tool) from multiple environments into a Sequel Server managing

indexes and permissions. Create daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly jobs which do all of these database

functions. User reports are generated using Crystal Reports (version 9) pointing at the Sequel Server

database via an ODBC connection. Sequel Server serves as a repository for centralized reporting

purposes.

AS/400 administrator, involved in migrating to new operating systems, V4R3 to V4R5, and V4R5 to

V5R2, applying quarterly cumulative updates. Establish user profile enrollment procedures for the

AS/400, and J.D. Edwards World product. Write custom Control Language programs which have

automated RTAPE backup procedures for daily, weekly and monthly backups. Maintain and create new

RPG and RPG IV programs based on user requirements, programs often interface with J.D. Edwards

World product.

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL 4/91 – 01/98

Programmer/Manager

Hands on manager responsible for all day to day functions. programming and supporting users.

Supervise efforts of a part-time consultant, programmer, two computer operators and four data entry

clerks.

Systems Analysis - Define software requirements for new and enhanced Systems. Hands on

experience in the following applications: Year 2000 project, general ledger, accounts receivables,

accounts payable, inventory, payroll, order entry, education, membership end cash on an IBM AS/400

using RPG/400 and RPG IV, Control Language, Client Access, Hawkeye, Questview and some COBOL.

System 38 to AS/400 migration. Define hardware requirements based on future growth/new system

requirements.

• MONTGOMERY RYLAND INC. 10/90 – 4/91

Programmer/Analyst

In a medical environment (contract), maintain and troubleshoot existing Systems including patient

registration, order communications and accounts receivable system in RPG/400; Control Language,

Hawkeye on an IBM AS/400. Activities also include regular interaction with client users.

SUPERIOR FIREPLACE COMPANY 04/90 – 10/90

Applications Programmer

Designed, coded, tested and implemented purchasing system on an IBM AS/400 using RPG/400,

Control Language, in a MAPICS II manufacturing environment, replacing MAPICS purchasing module,

integration of new purchasing

EMERSON ELECTRIC COMPUTER POWER DIVISION 11/80 - 4/90

Applications Programmer

Extensive user interface in the development of new Systems from inception of project through

production installation in a manufacturing environment - custom MRP System, hybrid standard and job

cost system, Bill of Materials (including phantom and pseudo Bill of Materials for manufacturing and

engineering, cost rollups capturing actual costs, project status reporting and project status clean-up

reporting. Developed Model Code system for maintaining item master family identity. inventory values

by model code and also provided stock status positions by model code. Top Unit identifier reporting -

RPG II and COBOL. Responsible for troubleshooting, development and maintenance of Unisys 1100

ECL. Performed routine maintenance as well as enhancement to existing systems. set up and

configured new terminals on the Unisys 1100 CMS communications system. Responsible for solving

user problems related to the use of terminals arid printers.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

SOFTWARE:

Mid-Range:

J.D. Edwards – Technical Foundation, Advanced Technical, Purchasing, Worldwriter, Dreamwriters,

FASTR, Fixed Assets.

Kronos – Work Force Central, Data Collection Manager, Teletime.

RPG lV, RPG/400, RPG Ill, RPG II, COBOL, Control Language,

Hawkeye, Questview. Source Edit Utility, Data File Utility, Screen

Design Aid, Subfile Processing, AS/400 Query.

Windows, CISC to RISC migration experience.

PC:

Windows 7, Windows 2008 / Windows 2003, Office 2007 / 2010, Client Access Express, Washington

State UI Fast Tax, Kronos Work Force Central, Kronos Data Collection Manager, Kronos Teletime.

HARDWARE:

AS/400 570 12 way & 5 way, S20-2165, various Intel based Personal Computers and Servers

EDUCATION:

J.D. Edwards classes – Technical Foundation, Advanced Technical, Security, Purchasing, Worldwriter,

Dreamwriters, FASTR, Fixed Assets.

Kronos – Work Force Central, Data Collection Manager, Teletime

In house education - Word, Access, Power Point, Excel, Crystal Reports, GWI Help desk software.

Lotus Notes – Implementing, Maintaining a Domino infrastructure, and User Security.

IBM AS/400 570 12 way & 5 way S20-2165, F35, D50, B50, IBM System 38, Unisys 1100.

California State University at Fullerton, California: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration,

concentration in Economics.

Cypress College, Cypress, California: Associate Arts Degree in Business Administration.

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