Joe McDonald
Support includes client and server development on the IBM i using
RPG IV ILE and DB2 SQL.
Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/pub/joe-mcdonald/24/387/624
Contact: 713.784.3870 jm@jm-solutions.com
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
IBM i RPGILE
Software Developer on the i5/OS using RPG IV ILE. Methodologies include specializing in the relational data base design
and full program life cycle development for various business models. Modular design approach includes using ILE service
programs and Binding by reference.
IBM DB2 / MS SQL Server 2005
Develop and deploy DB2 SQL back-end procedures and functions on the iSeries. Create vb.NET and T-SQL procedures to
work as a front-end applicant for the Series using OLE and .net iSeries providers.
DB2/400 Data Base Administrator
Worked independently as a system data base administrator using the change management tool TurnOver. Responsibility
include providing solution for the program development department with DB2/400 related issues
pertaining to Journaling, COMMIT, ROLLBACK, audit trail, DDM, Trigger, Data Dictionary, LF/PF, Normalization and join
files.
Web Developer and e-Commerces Strategist
In addition to IBM i5/OS software development I have extensive experience working as a web developer and e-commerce
strategist for small business in the Houston demographic area. The web programming involves using open source tools
such as PHP5, MySQL and Apache. All projects include - obtain and set up user domain and if required deploy SSL
certificate. Database design, application design, site architecture design, CSS, Javascript, XML and HTML programming to
meet client validation requirements. All developed web sites include comprehensive graphical site statistics. The special
area embedded into the existing website design allows the client to view collected data in tabulated and graphics form
about the visitor's that roam the site.
Visual Basic 6.0
Technology support includes front end web-enable and web-aware components to accept information uploaded to the
AS/400. Incorporate extensive use of Encapsulation of API calls, Active-X controls and ADO 2.6. Additional VB 6.0 support
includes VBA tools to develop programs and modules to interface with MS components such as Word applications and
Outlook Mail.
SKILLS AND TOOLS
Language/skills implemented
RPG IV ILE, embedded-SQL, CL, Query 400, ILE Service/Module, T-SQL, VB6, JDBC, Java, PHP
Platforms/OS
IBM i5/OS, Windows XP, 2K
Script Language
DHTML, Java script, VBScript
HTTP Servers
Apache 2.0.59, HTTP AS400
Data Base Management / Tools
DB2 SQL, MySql, SQL Server 2005-2009, Access
Program Tools
WDSC, Client Access, PDM, SEU, SDA, QRY/400, SQL, Hawkeye, eSend, ROBOT, DBU, Home Site, NetBeans 7.1, Eclipse
Project and Change Management Tools
MS Project, TurnOver, Aldon
ERP
Accounting Plus, PRISM, MAPICS
SAMPLE PROJECT SUMMARY
Oceanic Time Warner Cable
Oahu, Hawaii 8/2015 - Present
Role:
i5/OS RPG IV ILE Software Engineer
Industry: Manufacturing.
Provide integration support with back-end applications; build, maintain and support custom software based on JWalk front end,
RPGILE, CLLE, DB2 SQL.
Hewlett Packard
Houston, Texas 2/2015 – 8/2015
Role:
i5/OS RPG IV ILE Software Developer
Industry: Manufacturing.
Provide the following support for HP’s VISTA, FTP Feeds and Interlocks on the IBM iSeries platform using RPGILE and DB2/400
Vista Separation Program
VISTA
• Research sFTP, FTP, ODBC and mapping on each VISTA asset.
• Feed Analysis for the Interlock asset feed/data requirements
• Implement sFTP and FTP scripts with modifications to RPGLE & CLLE source as required to support separation.
Interlocking Asset
• Research Interlocking assets split strategy
• Identify and deploy source modification as required for each Interlocking asset
Base Utilities and assets used
• Robot IBM-based job scheduler.
• HP WebTools SFTP Webtools utility used to research data feeds on HP Service Bus (HPSB)
• Turnover IBM-based Program Management Tool
• Abstract IBM-based Program Analyst Tool
• HP ALM (Application Life Cycle Management)
• WDSC
Goodman Manufacturing
Houston, Texas 7/2007 – 2/2015
Role:
i5/OS RPG IV ILE PHP Software Developer and 24/7 On Call Support
Industry: Manufacturing.
PHP Cloud Base Development
Developed Cloud based applications based on the RESTful architecture using PHP, HTML5 and Java. The process involved
developing PHP applications to handle GET, PUT and POST request using cURL resources. The applications provide update process
between COUPA purchase order / invoice system and MAPICS residing on IBM i, AS400. PHP, XML and JDBC was used to complete
the update request on the AS400 database.
SQL Server 2005 Development
Develop procedures to communicate between SQL Server and iSeries DB2 tables. This process involved posting and reporting
manufacturing orders generated from MAPICS and transferred to the SQL Server for logging. Currently working on web base
inquiry for order status residing on the SQL Server.
RPGILE CLLE SQL
Provide custom RPGILE development for ERP manufacturing package Infor XA (MAPICS). Developed the following packages to
integrate to Infor XA using RPGILE, CLLE and embedded SQL:
- Defective Parts per Million (DPPM)
- Vendor Return
- Fab Schedule
- Weight Scale processing w/barcode support via T.L. ASHFORD
- 1st Article Inspection
- Support Quiet flex Physical Inventory
JM SOLUTIONS, INC.
Houston, Texas 2/2000 - Present
Role:
IBM i RPG IV ILE PHP Software Developer
Industry: Software Development.
Client: McGuyer Home Builder.
Houston, Texas 6/2005 – 7/2007
Project: JDBC Java connection between MS SQL Server and i5/OS Resolve and deploy database connectivity
issues with the iSeries and MS SQL server using Java and JDBC. The process involved selectively reading the DB2
database using Java and JDBC and establishing JDBC connection with SQL Server.
Client: Community Educational Television, Inc
Houston, Texas 3/99- Present
Project: Telethon Batch Transaction Manager (TBTM)
Benefit: The front end component of the project allowed company to realize a 10% lower cost maintenance on data entry
procedures by mapping existing data stored on the AS/400. Data integrity and duplication was also eliminated. Responsible
for providing a solution for the development and deployment of a front-end Telethon Batch Transaction Manager (TBTM). The
scope of the project included several development tools – PHP, Visual Basic, RPG ILE, Message Handling API’s, SQL and CL.
VB programs were designed and created to accept transaction entries using VB and MS Access tables. Data integrity was
ensured by accessing DB2/400 using ODBC and SQL/data control implementation.
Client
FleetPride, Inc. Houston, Texas 10/2002 – 6/2005
Project: Price Control
Benefit: The design of the Price Control system provides for future prices to be loaded prior to the effective date and
automatic application of those prices when they become effective. In addition, provides for PO review process on non- match
purchase orders and the ability to update cost and/or generate vendor claims. Responsible for design and programming of
the company’s new Price Control system. The upgrade is to allow for the timely and automated application of vendor price
changes to the inventory and part files. In Addition, allow for the system to maintain the vendors cost for parts for the
purpose of purchasing so that process of matching vendor invoices to purchases orders can be automated and reliable.
Client:
Project:
Role:
Industry:
Small Business Houston, Texas 7/2000 - Present
e-Commerce, Dynamic and Static Web Development.
Web Developer and e-Commerce Strategist
Web Site Software Development.
In addition to IBM i5/OS software development I have extensive experience working as a web developer and ecommerce strategist for small business in the Houston demographic area. The web programming involves using
open source tools such as PHP5, MySQL and Apache.
Client:
Vitelco Telcom
St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. 2/00 – 12/00
Project:
Point of Sales TFS/ICMS
Role:
AS/400 RPG IV ILE Developer/ Independent Consultant
Industry: Utility -Telephone Communication (St. Thomas USVI)
Benefit: The POS conversion allow the company to be independent of the old software by providing a front end
module integrated to the new ICMS package. In addition, customer satisfaction increased by providing customers
additional account information. AS/400 RPG IV program and data base development working independently on ICMS
telecommunication. Support consist of providing a solution for migrating the current TFS Point-of-Sales component to the
ICMS package on the AS/400. In addition to providing a solution to the POS, additional modules integrated include Cash
Entry post, End of Day procedure and Automated Account Transfer Facility.
BAKER HUGHES
Houston, Texas 8/98 – 2/00
Project:
Prism Support
Role:
AS/400 RPG IV ILE Developer
Industry: Oil/Gas Manufacturing (Houston, TX)
Benefit:
Provide company support with technical documentation standards and in-house custom modifications
MS Project was used to identify related activities directed towards the scope of the projects.Several reports and enhanced
functionality led to increased production by 10% and provided the user a more reliable and stable platform - leading to increased
user and customer satisfaction. Modify existing code to support on-going interfaces. Maintain and develop core system
programming and technical documentation standards. Interface modifications between company and client using RPG IV ILE &
Prism and JDE extract/mapping of A/R, A/P files to interface transmission for MQSeries.
SYSCO
Houston, Texas 3/97 - 3/98
Project:
Data Base Administrator
Role:
Data Base Administrator DB2/400
Industry: Food Service/Distributor (Houston, TX)
Benefit:
The DMU utilities provide data base administrator and tech-support to make informative and analytic decision based
on the statistic information. Several time consuming task have been automated which contributed to faster and a more reliable
deployment. Provide technical support and development as a Database Administrator for major corporate project initiatives on
the AS400 platform using Turnover. Maintain and enforce the Change Control methodologies to provide a consistent and secure
transition from development to production
IBM GLOBAL SERVICES
Houston, Texas 7/94 - 3/97
Project: ICMS Integrated Customer Management System
Role:
AS/400 RPG IV ILE Project Management / Technical Lead
Industry: Utility -Telephone Communication (Houston, TX – New Zealand)
Benefit: The new modules allows increased functionality by supporting API system information and Prototyped calls in RPG ILE
for IBM’s ICMS Telcom software package. Responsible for the full life cycle application development methodology and production
support processes. Provide senior level support in the form of project management/ leader, analysis, design and implementation
of software solutions for IBM telephone cost management system –ICMS.
Cellular -Telephone Cost Management (Wireless Module- GSM) - Technical Programmer
Participate with IBM New Zealand development team to create a Cellular Telephone Cost Management
System supporting Type-1 and Type-2 Cellular Networks to integrate with IBM ICMS package version 3.0.
Call Sort Billing - Project Leader / Technical Programmer
Provide solution, documentation and programming for ICMS 3.3 Account Code Sort Billing statement
module. Results provide user flexibility to generate custom pre-sorted monthly statement of accounts
related to account code department and location.
Installment & Leasing - Project Leader / Technical Programmer
Led system analysts, developers and technical support team for creating the Installment and Leasing
component to integrate with the existing IBM/TFS System. Package will be incorporated IBM new release
version 3.1 of TFS for North America.
Soft Code Literal Module - Technical Programmer
Provide program support and analysis for the introduction of the Soft Code Literal component related to
Franchise, Regional and Division ID.
EQUIFAX
Houston, Texas 5/82 - 7/94
Project: Automated Transfer Facility System (ATFS)
Role:
System 38, AS/400 RPG /Project Leader / Technical Programmer
Industry: Financial –Collection / Credit Cards
Benefit: The successful completion of the AMEX project awarded client a $14 million annual contract with American
Express. Daily technical support allowed company to stay ahead of its competition, ranking company as the third collection
agency in the industry. The process enhanced data integrity, control and provide better user support for clients assigned to
company related to the transfer of financial business transaction between company and client.
Designed and programmed the communication software to interface with the specification provided by AMEX for the
above GFT application protocol on the AS/400 using RPG IV and ILE.
Responsible for the design and programming of the communication interface package to electronically transfer transaction, bidirectional, for selected vendors such as AT&T, Citicorp, American Express and Chemical Bank.
Install the RMS BT/Tymnent Menu System that provides a common interface for company and Associates National Bank via
PC. The process allows company to receive new placements, payments and updates and send updates/payments electronically
or by tape.
EDUCATION
University of Houston 1977 – 1979 Houston, TX (open)
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Computer Science
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Studied Cobol, Assembly and Fortran programming,
Computer Architecture…
Houston Community College 1975 -1976 Houston, TX
Web Developer and e-Commerce Strategist
Technology support includes client and server development
PHP 5, mySQL, Apache and VB 6
In addition to IBM i5/OS software development I have extensive experience working as a web developer and e-commerce strategist
for small business in the Houston demographic area. The web programming involves using open source tools such as PHP5,
MySQL and Apache. All projects include - obtain and set up user domain and if required deploy SSL certificate. Database design,
application design, site architecture design, CSS, Javascript and HTML programming to meet client validation requirements. All
developed web sites include comprehensive graphical site statistics. The special area embedded into the existing website design
allows the client to view collected data in tabulated and graphics form about the visitor's that roam the site.
Web Technologies:
PHP 4/5 | MySQL | SQL | HTML / XML | JavaScript | CSS | FreeBSD | BPFTP Server | Apache Web Server |
Argo mail server | Subversion Version Control | Source Safe| Microsoft Access | Simple DNS | Web based e-mail
(ArgoSoft and UebiMiau!)
Web Applications:
Zend Studio | Eclipse | Homesite | Microsoft Visio | Microsoft Project | Adobe Photoshop
JM Solutions, Inc. 5/2000 - Present
Role:
Web Developer and e-Commerce Strategist
Industry: Web Site Software Development.
iPhone PHP Web App Designed exclusively for iPhone. Visit this website, http://www.lrtj.com/ , as advertised on Roule &
Ryan 104.1 KRBE on your iPhone to receive the latest news for all freeway traffic jams in the Houston area. View live cam
and incidents reports 24/7 harvest from Houston Transtar - one of the nation’s best internet destinations for providing
travelers with the most useful and up-to-date information on road and traffic conditions. You can also use the live cam
report to view current weather conditions as it happens.
Treo 650 PDA Website http://www.jm-solutions.com/PDA/Treo/index.php
Developed a traffic report website, "Live Report Traffic Jam" exclusively for the Treo 650/700. The project will allow a web
enable PDA device such as the Treo to receive the latest news for all freeway traffic jams in the Houston area. Web users
will be able to view live cam and incidents reports 24 hours a day. The development project required the deployment of
PHP5, mySQL, HTML, CSS, Apache Server, Adobe Photoshop and Javascript.
Best Vanilla http://www.bestvanilla.com/catalog/
An online shop e-commerce solution for selling Watkins products. The project includes handing credit card transactions and
provides and administration tool backend to allow product and catalog maintenance.
The development project required the maintenance of open source oscommerce and deployment of PHP5, mySQL, HTML,
CSS, Apache Server, Adobe Photoshop and Javascript.
Southern Conference On African American Studies, Inc. http://www.scaasi.org/Introduction/introduction.php
This web site helps require the objective of Texas Southern University to bring together persons from across the State of
Texas who were interested in interpreting and preserving African American history and culture. The site includes a PHP5
developed search engine and a backend utility maintenance procedure to allow user maintenance for ongoing events,
publications and white papers announcements. The development project required the deployment of PHP5, mySQL, HTML,
CSS, Apache Server, Adobe Photoshop and Java script.
Ameritec Maritime Consultants http://www.ameritec.us/Introduction/introduction.php
Static Web site for consultant describing vendor services for the Shipping Industry with over twenty-five years of maritime
experience. The extensive technical knowledge and expertise gained during this time coupled with a strong commitment to
meet and exceed our customers needs, is the reason for our success.
Griot Calenda http://www.griotcalendar.org/Introduction/introduction.php
The Griot Calendar is a calendar sales brochure that represents persons and activities related to specific dates in African
American History. The information is such as one would find in a souvenir booklet/program. The site uses mySQL to allow
interactive day by day historical information of main events derived from the calendar database.
Keyboarding and Word Processing http://www.keyboarding1.org/keyboarding/Introduction/introduction.php
Dynamic and self maintain website developed for the Keyboarding department at Pershing Middle school. The website
includes an administrator area that allows user input to create and maintain lesson plans.
JobCrawler (shareware product) http://www.jm-solutions.com/JobCrawler/Introduction/index.php
An automated job search facility developed in Visual Basic 6. The product allows web scraping of the popular job boards
such as Monster and Dice. The design allows the user to visit selected sites and purge the information into one centralized
location. The user has the capability to audit, track, manage and save real job opportunities posted on the web.