Douglas Donaldson
Sr Programmer Analyst at Capricorn Systems- Claim this Profile
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Linda Fisk McNeil
I worked with Doug Donaldson at Blackwell, and found him to be an excellent technical resource. As a business user I intersected with Doug initially on mainframe issues. Later we worked on issues related to a web-based interface for our customers, and a new system for internal use. Doug always listened carefully to our concerns, asked for very specific details, and would act quickly to resolve our problems. He was very good at explaining technical issues to non-technical users. Doug had a thorough understanding of multiple internal systems, and he was the first person I would seek out if I found a systems interface problem. He was consistently friendly, even-tempered, careful of his time, and professional.
Eric Redman
Doug’s role has evolved over his years at Blackwell from mainframe programmer to Oracle PL/SQL and query specialist. Doug has received numerous compliments from the business units that he has supported regarding his attention to detail, helpful attitude, and ability to speak their language rather than the jargon of IT. Doug has also earned the respect of his IT colleagues for developing reslient PL/SQL-based processes that adhere to best practices.
Linda Fisk McNeil
I worked with Doug Donaldson at Blackwell, and found him to be an excellent technical resource. As a business user I intersected with Doug initially on mainframe issues. Later we worked on issues related to a web-based interface for our customers, and a new system for internal use. Doug always listened carefully to our concerns, asked for very specific details, and would act quickly to resolve our problems. He was very good at explaining technical issues to non-technical users. Doug had a thorough understanding of multiple internal systems, and he was the first person I would seek out if I found a systems interface problem. He was consistently friendly, even-tempered, careful of his time, and professional.
Eric Redman
Doug’s role has evolved over his years at Blackwell from mainframe programmer to Oracle PL/SQL and query specialist. Doug has received numerous compliments from the business units that he has supported regarding his attention to detail, helpful attitude, and ability to speak their language rather than the jargon of IT. Doug has also earned the respect of his IT colleagues for developing reslient PL/SQL-based processes that adhere to best practices.
Linda Fisk McNeil
I worked with Doug Donaldson at Blackwell, and found him to be an excellent technical resource. As a business user I intersected with Doug initially on mainframe issues. Later we worked on issues related to a web-based interface for our customers, and a new system for internal use. Doug always listened carefully to our concerns, asked for very specific details, and would act quickly to resolve our problems. He was very good at explaining technical issues to non-technical users. Doug had a thorough understanding of multiple internal systems, and he was the first person I would seek out if I found a systems interface problem. He was consistently friendly, even-tempered, careful of his time, and professional.
Eric Redman
Doug’s role has evolved over his years at Blackwell from mainframe programmer to Oracle PL/SQL and query specialist. Doug has received numerous compliments from the business units that he has supported regarding his attention to detail, helpful attitude, and ability to speak their language rather than the jargon of IT. Doug has also earned the respect of his IT colleagues for developing reslient PL/SQL-based processes that adhere to best practices.
Linda Fisk McNeil
I worked with Doug Donaldson at Blackwell, and found him to be an excellent technical resource. As a business user I intersected with Doug initially on mainframe issues. Later we worked on issues related to a web-based interface for our customers, and a new system for internal use. Doug always listened carefully to our concerns, asked for very specific details, and would act quickly to resolve our problems. He was very good at explaining technical issues to non-technical users. Doug had a thorough understanding of multiple internal systems, and he was the first person I would seek out if I found a systems interface problem. He was consistently friendly, even-tempered, careful of his time, and professional.
Eric Redman
Doug’s role has evolved over his years at Blackwell from mainframe programmer to Oracle PL/SQL and query specialist. Doug has received numerous compliments from the business units that he has supported regarding his attention to detail, helpful attitude, and ability to speak their language rather than the jargon of IT. Doug has also earned the respect of his IT colleagues for developing reslient PL/SQL-based processes that adhere to best practices.
Experience
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Capricorn Systems
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India
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr Programmer Analyst
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Jul 2010 - Present
After 4 months of unemployment, I found a job. It required moving to Georgia, but at least it's only about 4 hours from our 2 grandchildren. After living all but a few months of our lives in Oregon, we are off on an adventure in the southeast. After 4 months of unemployment, I found a job. It required moving to Georgia, but at least it's only about 4 hours from our 2 grandchildren. After living all but a few months of our lives in Oregon, we are off on an adventure in the southeast.
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Unemployed
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Developer
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Mar 2010 - Jul 2010
Blackwell is closing and I have been laid off. I am seeking employment as a Software Developer using my primary skills in Oracle PL/SQL or my abundant background in Mainframe Software Development. Blackwell is closing and I have been laid off. I am seeking employment as a Software Developer using my primary skills in Oracle PL/SQL or my abundant background in Mainframe Software Development.
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Blackwell Book Services
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr Programmer Analyst
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Sep 1979 - Mar 2010
* 1998 to 3/10 Sr Programmer Analyst - Development, Enhancement and Support of web-based customer facing application - Oracle PL/SQL, Toad, stored procedures, SQL*Plus, SQL*Loader, ad-hoc queries, ETL - Oracle versions 7 (1998-2006), 8i (2006-08), 10g (2008-10) - Limited usage of DB2 and SQL Server 2005 - Crystal Reports, MS Windows XP, Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint - Some mainframe access using Hummingbird to access VM, TSO/ISPF, and SAR to reference and maintain MVS JCL and Easytrieve Plus programs to feed data - Developed ETL process in PL/SQL to support moving data from new Book Acquisition system (2008) - Implemented new partnership offering of ECHO ebooks (2007) - Provided support for implementation of new ISBN13 values (2006) - Added Selection Lists feature (2005) - Developed interface to new Order Management system (2003) - Implemented Sales and Returns reporting (2002) - Added ebook access (2001) - Provided analysis and coding support for Mainframe Y2k revisions (1998-2000) * 1990 to 1998 Sr Programmer Analyst - Development and Support of various batch and CICS mainframe applications - Cobol, Structured BAL, MVS JCL, SyncSort, Easytrieve Plus, CICS, VSAM, BSAM, DB2 - Technical Lead for Cataloging and Authority Control systems - Provided detailed estimates and specialized programming to support bids and contracts to clean up customer cataloging data * 1981 to 1990 Sr Programmer Analyst - Technical Lead for Cataloging and Authority Control systems - Structured BAL, MVS JCL, SyncSort, Easytrieve Plus, VSAM, BSAM - Installed Blackwell’s Authority Control systems at the 3 major universities * 1980 to 1981 Manager of Systems Development - Full managerial responsibilities for Systems Development - Voluntarily resigned this position to return to pure Development and Support * 9/79 to 1980 Chief Programmer - Developer on Cataloging and Authority Control systems - Structured BAL, MVS JCL, QSAM, BSAM Show less
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Computer Management Services, Inc
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United States
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Programmer
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Jan 1978 - Sep 1979
• Coded and tested business applications for a manufacturing client on Prime computers using Cobol and Prime’s proprietary DBMS. • I left CMSI to return to Blackwell for expanded opportunities. • Coded and tested business applications for a manufacturing client on Prime computers using Cobol and Prime’s proprietary DBMS. • I left CMSI to return to Blackwell for expanded opportunities.
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Education
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1966 - 1967
Western Business College
non-degree program, Computer Programming -
1963 - 1966
John Marshall HS
HS Diploma, General Studies
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