DANIEL VOLKMANN

13041 24th Avenue South

SeaTac, Washington  98168-3009

(206) 241-5813

daniel.volkmann@comcast.net

 

 

Seeking a position where my Analytical, Database, Development and Programming skills can be utilized to our mutual benefit.

I have been a systems application programmer/analyst/developer for over 20 years, working in various development environments.  I am most proficient in COBOL, most recently in a mid-range environment, and skilled in systems analysis, database design, full cycle development, and system administration.  Additionally, I have been the supervisor / manager of a programming department for the past 9 years.

 

 

Skills

Development:   COBOL, CLP, Query/400, PDM, SEU, DDS,  SQL,  VBA,  Oracle(v7), HTML

                        Exposure to: C, RPG

Environments:   iSeries(AS/400, i5, System i )[OS/400],  VAX[VMS],  PC[Windows/DOS]

Utilities:            Group-1(Postal), FTP, Mailtool(email), PKZip, pgp, Kana(CRM), MS Office/Access, Visio

Applications:     Direct Marketing (Travel/Tourism, Gaming, Software, Financial),  Real Estate Information

 

 

Employment History

July 1996 – September 2009

June 2000 – September 2009 as Programming Supervisor.

Applications Programmer/Analyst, Programming Supervisor – Bowne and Company, Kent, WA.

Applications Programmer/Analyst, Programming Supervisor – Vestcom International, Kent, WA.

Applications Programmer/Analyst – Manus Direct, Seattle, WA.             

                Maintained the same position through two acquisitions, and was promoted to Supervisor in June 2000.

                Direct Marketing Services.  I have developed and maintained Direct Marketing databases / data warehouses and fulfillment systems, reporting and supporting systems, along with custom ETL software.  Client industries include Travel/Tourism, Software, Gaming and Financial.  Additionally, I have developed, enhanced and maintained many in-house tools and utilities, most dealing with mailing and email address enhancements and cleansing, and others dealing with data analysis, statistics and systems monitoring and support.

                Most applications and databases were developed and maintained on an iSeries (AS/400) mid-range system.  COBOL, Query/400, CL and various other software tools, including third party software, were used.  Additionally I prepared / interfaced data for Web and CRM application systems.

                I have supervised a small, but cohesive team of developers, ranging in size from 3 to 5 individuals, including contractors.  I have also done some System Administration and Systems Programming tasks in support of our secure environment.

 

March 1986 - November 1995

Applications Programmer/Analyst - TRW REDI Property Data, Seattle, WA.

Applications Programmer/Analyst – Washington Real Estate Register, Seattle, WA.

                Maintained the same position through an acquisition.

                Wrote and maintained components of a Real Estate Information database, as well as products developed from that system, including On-line system, Microfiche and printed.  This included updates of the databases from various divergent data sources, mainly from county government data files pertaining to Real Estate information.

                The on-line system ran on a Vax minicomputer with VMS operating system and an Oracle database.  The software consisted of SQL and Pro*COBOL code using Oracle Forms.  Some aspects of the business were developed in COBOL and Clipper/xBase on Personal Computers.  Was trained as an Oracle Database Administrator.

 

 

 

 

 

April   1983 - March    1986, part-time.

October 1980 - December 1982, part-time.

Computer Lab Supervisor - Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, WA.

                Supervised the student computer lab and assisted students in software and programming projects in various software packages and programming languages on Personal Computers.  Also assisted in computer seminar instruction for by Edmonds Community College and Central Washington University.

 

October 1984 - February  1985, part-time

July    1984 - September 1984, full-time

Programmer - Reynolds Corporation, Lynnwood, WA.

                Programmed and maintained BASIC programs on a MAI Basic Four minicomputer.  Various applications included; sales analysis, inventory valuation, and other manufacturing related systems.

 

June 1982 - September 1982,  200 hour internship for Everett Community College degree.

Programmer - Snohomish County Public Utility District #1, Everett, WA.

                Programmed and maintained statistical and load forecasting programs in COBOL and FORTRAN on a DOS/VSE 4341, using CONDOR and CMS for on-line programming.

 

 

Education

1985 – 1986

General Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Central Washington University Extended Degree Center, Lynnwood, WA.  Not completed due to full-time employment.

 

June 1985

Business Administration, Associate of Arts and Sciences Pre-professional Transfer degree, Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, WA.

 

August 1982

Data Processing, Associate of Technical Arts, Everett Community College,  Some classes taken at Edmonds Community College September 1979 - December 1981.

 

 

 

 

References

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