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JOHN VALENTINE

Notre-Dame de l'Île Perrot, Qc. john.valentine@bell.net

Profile

Bilingual Programmer Analyst having professional experience with information systems and programs in the wholesale and manufacturing environments. Self-sufficient with strong analytical skills and is known to be persistent. Work independently or in a group setting.

Technical Knowledge

Languages:

SQL  -  C#  -  C++  -  Visual Basic  -  COBOL  -  PHP  -  JavaScript  -  jQuery  -  HTML  -  CSS
ActionScript  -  DOS Script  -  GDT/JCL  -  IDS/2  -  Mantis  -  JCL  -  TCL  -  VDAM

Software:

MS Visual Studio  -  MS SQL Server  -  Micro Focus Net Express  -  PRO EDI  -  iFTP
MySQL  -  Dreamweaver  -  Flash Professional  -  Windows  -  MS Window Server
PCAnywhere  -  InfoSol GDT  -  GCOS7-V8 (Bull DPS-7000)  -  AIX/HVS 6 (Bull DPX-20)

Competencies

System and program Management

  • Investigate user reported problems and questions to clarify requests and assure proper diagnosis
  • Troubleshoot a variety of problems related to multiple programs and applications
  • Create, install and verify updates to specialized computer programs
  • Confirm the success of daily EDI transmissions to suppliers and clients
  • Technical support for personal computers
  • Assign tasks to programmers and guide them through implementation
  • Participate in management meetings
Achievements: 
  • -Designed and implemented the exchange of electronic documents with customers and suppliers using PRO EDI V4.3, MF COBOL and InfoSol GTD. Data transmission was accomplished using AT&T VAN services and hosting FTP directories on a Window Servers 2003 platform.
  • -Part of a team of programmers working on a project to convert legacy COBOL programs and JCL from an obsolete system to run on an IBM x3500 window based server.
  • -Coded and tested with co-workers the integration of a Buhrs picking system with the Magazine Application running on the DPS-7000 mainframe.

Programming

  • Code, test and implement custom programs for various departments
  • Maintain and modify existing programs to meet new business requirements
  • Technical support for local and remote user’s
  • Document system functionality to facilitate support
  • Train personnel to use newly implement programs
Achievements: 
  • -Redesign and rewrite the Sales Analysis subsystem to add flexibility for future sales categories and make efficient usage of System Resources.
  • -Code and document an online sub-system “Authorized Titles Listing” using 4GL Mantis, a standard in the Magazine Industry.
  • -Enhance the Books, Newspapers and Sundries Systems for Y2K compliance. The Online and batch applications written in Cobol-85, IDS-II, TCl and VDAM.

Professional Experience

InterTrade Systems Inc., Laval, QC 2015 to date

  • Programmer Analyst

Réno Dépôt, Vaudreuil, QC 2013 - 2015

  • Advisor/Sales Person, Plumbing

Voluntary withdrawal from labor market for family responsibilities2008 - 2013

Les Messageries de Presse Benjamin Inc., Bois-des-Filions, QC 1991 - 2008

  • System and Program Manager (2003)
  • Programmer Analyst (1993)
  • Programmer Analyst - clients (1991)

La Société Canadienne des Pneus Michelin Ltée., Dorval, QC 1990 - 1991

  • Programmer Analyst

Education

Studies in Bachelor of Computer Science 1988

  • Concordia University, Montréal, QC

Diplôme d'études collégiales; électronique - équipements audio-visuels 1980

  • Cégep du Vieux-Montréal, Montréal, QC

Diplôme d'études Secondaires 1977

  • École secondaire Jean XXIII, Dorval, QC

Complementary Education

John Abbot Colledge, Ste-Anne de Bellevue, QC 2010 - 2014

  • C# Level II
  • C++ Level I
  • SQL - Level III
  • MS Reporting Services
  • PHP Server
  • JavaScript - Level I
  • Web Mastering
  • Web Design

Others educational centers 1989 - 2000

  • Visual Basic 6 Fundamentals
  • PRO EDI Tutorial
  • System Concepts GCOS-6

Reference available upon request