ROBERT S. PARKIN
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 (973) 566-9708
http://www.linkedin.com/in/rsparkin
SUMMARY
Highly motivated and experienced Software Developer with experience in SQL Server
Management Studio, Visual Studio 2008, Oracle Forms, PL/SQL, UNIX, SQR and
COBOL
Accustomed to working on multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines
and shifting priorities
Demonstrated leadership abilities and team work skills as well as the ability
to accomplish tasks under minimal direction and supervision
Excellent problem-solving skills
Eager to learn new technologies
Contributed to the success and productivity of every company that I have been
associated with
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Database Management Systems:
Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Oracle 9i and 10g
Software:
MS SQL Server 2008 Integration Services (SSIS), MS SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
(SSRS), Microsoft Office
Programming Languages:
T-SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, COBOL, FMS, DECforms, HTML, FOCUS, ASP, JavaScript,
VBScript, DCL, UNIX, SQR,
Tools:
SQL Server Management Studio, Microsoft Visio, Business Intelligence Development Studio,
Oracle Form Builder, PL/SQL Developer Version, Toad for Oracle, Microsoft Visual
SourceSafe, Microsoft Visual InterDev, ERICOM PowerTerm Pro, Reflection Terminal
Emulator, KEA Terminal Emulator, Frontier Terminal Emulator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MindTrust Consulting/Gallagher Bassett Parsippany NJ 11/10 - Present
Oracle PL/SQL Consultant
Create/Modify PL/SQL Scripts, Stored Procedures, Packages, Functions, Views,
Triggers to facilitate transition from GAB Robins to Gallagher Bassett
Research and fix problems with monthly file creation and transfer of Third Party
Administration (TPA) data from the Data Warehouse to Chartis
Monitor and fix problems that occur with the Hartford weekly EDI Process
The Computer Merchant/Fordham University Bronx, New York 12/08–12/09
OpenVMS COBOL Consultant
Created and modified programs using VMS COBOL, IBI FOCUS
Provided client support
Researched and restored Student Write Off System
Researched and wrote code to shut down the Student Information System on VMS
Wrote program to create random PIN numbers for new students to access their
accounts
Ran various manual synchronization jobs between VMS and Unix systems
Maher Terminals Berkeley Heights, NJ 8/00 - 8/08
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Using Oracle Forms created and modified complex applications for the Gate System
and the Equipment Management System
As part of a team, modified the Gate System and Clerical Services to process
truckers more efficiently by using SAIC OCR and Barcode Technology.
Improved the Equipment Management System by testing and fixing bugs quickly and
efficiently
Using PL/SQL created/modified Tables, Views, Triggers, Procedures, Packages
Created and modified programs using VMS COBOL, DCL, Oracle Forms, HTML, ASP,
JavaScript, VBScript
Headed the VAX to Alpha Conversion Project (VMS)
Wrote specifications, assigned work and deadlines to 8 programmers during
Mainframe development and reported status of projects to upper management
Single-handedly maintained the Mainframe environment for 2 years
Provided first line client support and training
Mentored junior programmers
Organon Inc. West Orange, NJ 6/98 – 8/00
Senior COBOL Programmer
Created and modified programs using VMS COBOL/DCL
Rewrote the Samples System for pharmaceutical sales representatives
Developed the Profit and Loss System (P&L)
Y2K Development and Testing
MILITARY SERVICE United States Navy 5/84 - 4/88 Postal Clerk 3rd Class
Independent Postal Clerk aboard US Destroyer
Responsible for distribution of mail and thousands of dollars of postal securities and
money orders
Received two Letters of Commendation from Commanding Officer for outstanding
postal audits
VOLUNTEER WORK
West Essex Philatelic Society
President for the past 4 years of a non-profit organization with over 30
members dedicated to the promotion of stamp collecting throughout Northern
New Jersey
Society’s webmaster and newsletter editor
EDUCATION
SetFocus, LLC. Parsippany, NJ 2010
SQL Master’s Program (8 weeks)
The SetFocus SQL Server Master’s Program is an intensive, hands–on, project oriented
program where participants gain knowledge and valuable experience putting the SQL Server
skill set to use in a simulated work environment.
Created numerous simple to complex queries involving self joins, correlated
subqueries, CTE’s and XML techniques for diverse business requirements. Tuned and
optimized queries by altering database design, analyzing different query options, and
indexing strategies.
As part of a team, analyzed the business requirements and systematically designed a
database for an online-movie (DVD/Blu- Ray) rental company. Employed best
practices in creating a complete schema including tables, relationships, stored
procedures, views, clustered and non-clustered indexes and triggers, and
implemented the import and export of data using XML and SSIS.
As part of a team, created various reports according to the business requirements for
the movie rental company. Individually authored, installed, deployed and managed
reports using SSRS for a library database.
Individually designed a bank application according to business requirements, and
implemented robust stored procedures, functions, and triggers to implement
required functionalities.
Created an ETL solution that reads Product, Vendor, and Order data from an FTP
server into a SQL Server database. The solution also validated incoming data and
performs notifications when jobs complete. The order data thus loaded into SQL
Server was used to generate reports and charts using the new SSRS 2008 reporting
functionality (Tablix control, new charting features). The reports were set up for
automatic delivery based on data-driven report subscriptions.
Familiar with employing Service Brokers.
Chubb Institute for Computer Technology 1994
Parsippany, NJ
Computer Programming
Keystone Junior College 1983
La Plume, PA
AA General Studies with an emphasis on Biology
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