JOHN MARK SUTTON
9727 Misty Trail
San Antonio, Texas 78250
suttonj@suttonj.com
(210) 913-5201
Results oriented Computer Science professional with over Ten years COBOL II, CICS, REXX and DB2 programming experience in the Research & Development and Accounting arenas. Expertise in OS/2 Lanserver and NT network troubleshooting. Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills.
EXPERIENCE
1-99 to Present IT Analyst
USAA
San Antonio, TX
Systems Technical support and Country Doctor on OS/2 and NT Platforms for the corporate voice response, Corporate Utilities, and Bank Applications Dev Teams. Perform all Hardware/Network support for over 20 OS/2 VRU servers. Designed and implemented automated production software distribution program over the network using Rexx program’s. Wrote Programs to monitor all servers to verify consistent code across each line of business. Wrote Access programs to report Problems/outages using ODBC hitting Oracle and a Project/Resource Tracking Tool. Currently working on projects at the Bank.
4-97 to 12-98 Senior Software Engineer
COMPUTER TASK GROUP
Austin, TX
Contract position with USAA.
Client/Server development using Visual Basic, VBA, Office 97, and VC++ in a NT environment. Developed and implemented unit and overall system test plan. Wrote VB. Applications, and converted wordperfect macro’s to VBA code in MSWORD. Moved to the Voice Response Team after 8 months to do Hardware/Software Maint. Involving JCL, Eztrieve, Clists and Rexx programming as well as Network Troubleshooting, on-call duties, and the Country Doctor for the group.
04-95 to 4-97 Lead Programmer
USAIRWAYS
Winston-Salem, NC
Client/Server development using Visual Basic, Rexx, DB2/2, COBOL, CICS and Stored Procedures in a OS2/AIX environment. Network Trouble shooter for two Domains with a total of 36 Servers supporting over 450 users with a Lan Staff of four personnel. Wrote and maintained their DirectTalk/2(CVRS) in a OS/2 environment using Rexx. Worked on DB2, CICS and Batch Cobol Programs, Performed maintenance of existing applications, and conversion programs along with on call Responsibilities.
07-94 to 4-95 Programmer/Analyst
THE WACHOVIA CORPORATION
Winston-Salem, NC
Prepared detail analysis of Legacy Systems for conversion to client/server applications. Completed a low level analysis, on a field by field and functional level, to determine the scope and objectives needed to redesign the old system using a GUI interface to COBOL/DB2 programs on the mainframe. Documented and benchmark procedures and details of both the old and new systems. Assisted lan staff automation team.
11-92 to 7-94 Programmer/Analyst, Research & Development Department
Lowell, Arkansas
Developed, programmed and implemented the On-Board computer project using CICS, DB2 and COBOL II. Successfully completed the purchasing, installation and configuration of a PS/2 system network which interfaced with the On-Board units via mainframe using TCPIP and various OS2 software packages to create a communications link throughout the US. Assisted Lan Staff in the rollout of 1,500 OS/2 workstations for Client Server project. Designed, wrote and implemented their first CVRS application.
07-85 to 10-92 Programmer
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Huntsville, Texas
Management of an IBM 3090-400 (using COBOL II, CICS, DB2) in conjunction with the accounting and data processing departments. Assisted Peat Marwick LLP with the implementation of various accounting projects which involved converting VSAM files into DB2 tables to customize packaged software to meet state requirements. Began with the TDCJ as a prison guard and worked into a Programmer apprentice slot and then into a Programmer position. Programmer/analyst.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice - May 88
CICS Class - June 1990
DB2/SQL Certification 1991
Situational Leadership - August 1993
Officers Basic Course - February 1994
UNIX Advance Administration Dec 1995
Technical writing class - November 1995
IBM Lanserver Advanced class - May 1996
IBM Network Performance & Tuning - February 1997
Officers Advance Course – February 1999
Command and General Staff College - February 2000
Completed the AMA Strategic Planning Program -August 2001
Tools and Techniques for Thinking and Managing Strategically - September 2001
MILITARY: Entered Military service as an E3 May 1989
Completed Texas Officer Candidate School in September 1991
Completed the Officers Basic course with honors.
Managed a Fire Direction Center with 12 personnel for 2 year.
Managed a Battalion Survey group with 18 personnel for 2 years.
The Executive Officer of Bravo Battery 4th of the 133rd FA for over 4 years.
Currently the Battalion S4 for 4th of the 133rd Field Artillery.