Len Alba
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Credentials
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Experience
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Penn Foster Group
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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500 - 600 Employee
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Systems Development Manager
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Jan 1999 - Present
Systems Development Manager: September 2015 - Present Senior Programmer/Analyst: January 1999 - September 2015 Analyze and design system modules and sub-systems that meet the needs of the systems users and business requirements using SDLC methods. Write complex programs and processes to fulfill defined business requirements using IBM i (AS/400) programming methods. Ensure the successful implementation of software over multiple partitions, and that the system users are properly trained. Create and maintain documentation for the systems supported. Monitor multiple partitions on the IBM i to ensure they are running efficiently and are meeting the user's expectations. Wrote and supported conversions from several different computer platforms to the IBM i (AS/400). Designed and coded 'bridge' applications on the IBM ithat communicate with our Web applications utilizing External Stored Procedures as the means of communication. Working in conjunction with IT personal that hosts our systems, created and utilizes methods and cleanup processes to ensure our systems run efficiently. Research and recommend 3rd party software residing on the IBM i Research and coordinate with IT personal that hosts our systems that 3rd party software is up-to date and compliant in conjunction with operating system upgrades on the IBM i. Written and support back-end applications on the IBM i for Penn Foster's Study Plan Mobile App. Show less
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US Foods
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Programmer/Analyst
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Nov 1990 - Dec 1998
Sr. Programmer/Analyst, Fort Mill, SC. (Aug 1997 - Dec 1998) • Developed and supported custom in-house applications written in RPG IV on the AS/400. Applications included but not limited to Sales, Marketing, and Distribution. • Provided maintenance and support to systems on a 24/7 basis with remote technology and equipment. • Lead/Participated in system construction, analysis, design, testing, and implementation. • Worked within a team to resolve relational database problems using DB2/400. • Wrote and supported conversion from a mainframe platform to the AS/400 system. Programmer/Analyst, Pittston, PA. (May 1994 – Aug. 1997) • Developed and supported custom in-house applications written in RPG III/IV on the AS/400. Applications included but not limited to Sales, Marketing, and Distribution. • Lead/Participated in system construction, analysis, design, testing, and implementation. Computer Operator, Pittston, PA. (Nov. 1990 - May 1994) • Performed operational duties on both the S/38 and the AS/400 which included system backups, PTF installs, and assisting system upgrades. Show less
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Education
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1987 - 1989
Luzerne County Community College
Information Technology -
1987 - 1989
Luzerne County Community College
A.A.S, Information Systems Technology
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