Professional Summary
Senior Mainframe DevOps Engineer with 30+ years coordinating deployments across legacy COBOL systems and modern platforms (GitHub, Java, Jenkins). Specialize in legacy modernization initiatives requiring a technical bridge between mainframe and cloud environments. Proven 12-year continuous remote delivery track record with a major healthcare client through multiple prime contractor transitions (IBM → Deloitte). US Citizen; 28+ years corp-to-corp contracting through TLPV, Inc.
Professional Experience
Build & Deployment Lead (promoted from Deployment Team Member)
Washington State DSHS — via Deloitte (TLPV, Inc.)
Joined Deloitte engagement as Deployment Team Member in April 2024 upon IBM contract transition, continuing uninterrupted service to the same healthcare client. Promoted to Build & Deployment Lead in September 2025, taking ownership of a 3-person team managing enterprise-scale Java and COBOL deployments for systems serving 2M+ Medicaid beneficiaries.
Lead Role — September 2025 – Present
- Lead 3-person Build & Deployment team across quarterly release cycles for critical ACA implementation systems
- Manage code migrations and deployments for mission-critical healthcare operations with <4-hour SLA
- Lead cross-functional coordination between legacy mainframe teams and modern DevOps practices
- Bridge communication gaps between distributed teams across multiple time zones
Deployment Team Member — April 2024 – September 2025
- Executed COBOL/Java deployments using GitHub workflows and Jenkins for healthcare systems
- Troubleshot production issues with rapid turnaround for compliance-critical systems
- Maintained deployment continuity through IBM → Deloitte prime contractor transition
► Retained through vendor transition — zero disruption to healthcare service delivery
Environment: IBM Mainframe (z/OS), CICS, IMS DB, DB2, GitHub, Jenkins, SCLM, RAD, IDz, FileManager, JCL/TSO, Rational Suite
Analyst Programmer → Deployment Team Member
Washington State DSHS — via IBM (TLPV, Inc.)
11-year continuous engagement supporting ACA implementation systems for a major state healthcare agency. Progressed through three distinct phases: core development, database modernization, and deployment operations. Longest-serving contractor on the project; retained through major prime contractor transition (IBM → Deloitte).
Analyst Programmer — December 2012 – April 2023
- Developed new functionality and maintained existing COBOL programs for critical healthcare systems
- Analyzed programs and JCL to increase system availability and performance
- Wrote one-time repair programs to resolve database anomalies and production errors
- Facilitated maintenance requests and enhancements across database, program, and JCL layers
- Transitioned to fully remote work in March 2020 without any productivity impact
IMS-to-DB2 Transition Team — April 2023 – August 2023
- Joined cross-functional team supporting migration from IMS to DB2 for production healthcare systems
- Performed testing and problem solving for vendor-delivered DB2 conversion solution
- Diagnosed and triaged post-migration issues; coordinated resolution with development team
Deployment Team Member — August 2023 – April 2024
- Volunteered to join newly-formed dedicated GitHub deployment team as organization transitioned from decentralized deployment practices
- Executed COBOL/Java deployments using GitHub workflows for mission-critical healthcare systems
- Continued post-go-live DB2 support: problem solving, issue triage, and handover to development team
- Collaborated with remote teams across multiple time zones
► Longest-serving contractor on project — retained through IBM → Deloitte prime contractor change
Environment: IBM Mainframe, CICS, IMS DB, DB2, GitHub (introduced 2020), SCLM, FileManager, JCL/TSO, Rational Suite
Systems Consultant — Legacy Modernization & API Development
Avnet, Inc. — via TLPV, Inc.
Led development and maintenance of CreateOrder API enabling real-time order processing between legacy COBOL mainframe systems and modern web/XML platforms. Coordinated complex system integrations during company acquisitions.
- Designed and maintained CreateOrder Telon API accepting real-time orders from disparate systems
- Debugged XML source data and API calls between legacy COBOL and modern middleware
- Performed application-layer IMS and Fast Path database expansions (field additions) using IBM utilities and COBOL exits — enabling new business functionality without infrastructure changes
- Delivered programming changes for 6+ concurrent projects simultaneously with consistent on-time delivery
► Reduced order processing from 24-hour batch to real-time (seconds); extended mainframe ROI by 10+ years
Environment: IBM Mainframe, Telon, IMS DB/DC, CICS, COBOL II, DVAN, Xpediter, IMS Connect (OTMA-based API integration)
Business Consultant — Systems Integration
DHL Express — via TLPV, Inc.
- Coordinated technical integration during Danzas acquisition; conducted mainframe candidate interviews
- Performed comprehensive systems inventory for Danzas-to-DHL integration
- Set up and configured help desk support systems for integrated organization
Environment: IBM Mainframe, IMS DB, VM
Telon Consultant — Legacy System Maintenance
Verizon Communications — via TLPV, Inc.
- Configured Telon IMS environment supporting 20+ developers; developed interfaces to replace legacy MISOS system
- Maintained Collection Systems (RFACS) Telon programs; enhanced direct order entry system (NJ DOE)
Environment: IBM Mainframe, Telon 4.0, DB2/COBOL, TSO/ISPF, IMS DB/DC, Endeavor, BTS/JCL
Systems Consultant — API Development & Integration
Avnet, Inc. — via TLPV, Inc.
- Designed CreateOrder API for real-time order processing from web applications
- Developed COBOL application interfaces using OTMA and IMS Connect to enable real-time integration between mainframe systems and external applications
- Led technical integration during Marshall Industries acquisition with zero-downtime cutover
- Performed Y2K remediation and batch optimization achieving 30–50% processing time reductions
- Delivered all fixed-bid projects on or under budget
Environment: IBM Mainframe, Telon, IMS DB/DC, CICS, DB2, COBOL/COBOL II, OTMA, TransAccess, MS-Project
Technical Consultant — Y2K & Telon Configuration
Keane Consulting, Inc. — via TLPV, Inc.
- Configured Telon IMS/CICS environments; rewrote subsystem for Y2K compliance; trained programming staff
Consultant — Y2K Compliance & System Enhancement
Experian Credit Data — via TLPV, Inc.
- Supported CICS online programs; performed Y2K compliance analysis and remediation specifications
Environment: IBM Mainframe, DB2 3.1, CICS/COBOL, TSO/ISPF, Telon 2.1, Librarian, File-Aid, SmartTest, Endeavor
Consultant — Y2K Tools & System Software
Levi Strauss & Co. — via DPRC, Inc.
- Evaluated Y2K tools; upgraded system software including Telon 2.3, SyncSort, Abend-Aid, Xpediter
Environment: IBM Mainframe, Telon 2.3, DB2 4.1, CICS/COBOL, TSO/ISPF, File-Aid, Xpediter, Comparex
Earlier Career Highlights (1986–1996)
Consultant | Marshall Industries via Computec, Inc. | Sep 1995 – Oct 1996
- Implemented online vendor interface for real-time inventory inquiries; completed long-stalled Customer Purge project
Consultant | TRW Credit Data via Computec, Inc. | Nov 1993 – Aug 1995
- Improved key program performance by 95%+ through DB2 optimization
Consultant | ARCO Products via Computec, Inc. | Jul 1992 – Nov 1993
- Designed DB2 tables and coded Telon programs for Generalized Survey System
Consultant | Avnet, Inc. via Computec, Inc. | May 1991 – Jul 1992
- Designed automated warehouse system using HDAM, HIDAM, Fast Path; conducted Telon training for staff
Contract Analyst Programmer | Scottish Widows | Apr 1989 – May 1991
- Developed Claims Control System; reduced machine time costs through program optimization
Programmer/Maintenance Supervisor | Infoplan | Mar 1986 – Dec 1988
- Developed Financial Management and Cost Accounting System; supervised team of 2–4 programmers