Gregory R. Tenute
13502 West 72nd Street
Shawnee, Kansas, 66216

(913) 962-0976   (913) 314-1909 (Cell)
gtenute@live.com

 

 

OBJECTIVE:

 

I am seeking a Senior Programmer Analyst position with a progressive company that can utilize my skills and experience in analysis, design, coding, implementation, and system conversions.  Looking for permanent employment, but also willing to travel or temporarily relocate for short / long term contracts.    Flexible, having worked from client sites, CSC home offices, and telecommuter type environments.    

 

CAREER SUMMARY:

 

Senior Programmer Analyst with 30 years of expertise.  An innovative designer and have made substantial contributions at each of the companies where I have worked.  Highlights of my career include:

 

·          Seasoned professional well versed in customer interactions necessary to provide a timely and quality product delivery.

 

·          Analysis and design of client modifications within life insurance systems, thereby satisfying client product requirements. 

 

·          Supported multiple life insurance clients giving them more product leverage in the industry.

 

·          Led Projects facilitating interface between client and technical staff to achieve a mutually successful solution.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

 

Languages:           COBOL, Assembler

Operating Systems:   MVS, OS/360

Protocols:           Procs, JCL
Development Tools:   CICS, Micro Focus Mainframe Express 
Source Management:   Endevor, ChangeMan, TSO/ISPF, Panvalet, SDSF

File Structures:     VSAM, DB/2

Database Platforms:  CA-Easytrieve 
Testing Tools:       FileAid, Abend Aid, Xpediter

Job Schedulers:      ZEKE, CA7   

IBM Utilities:       IEBCOMPR, IEBCOPY, IEBGENER, IEBGENER, IEBUPDTE, IEFBR14, etc

Software Packages:   LIFE-70®, LIFECOMM III®, VANTAGE-ONE®, Client Legacy Systems,

Business Models      SEI’s Capability Maturity Model (CMM)

Microsoft Windows

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION                   06/1985 – 12/2008

CLIENT: LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE                   06/2006 – 12/2008                               

Title:  Senior Consultant                   

 

·          Code retrofit analysis and corrections to Policy Issue, Payment, Term Rider, Waiver Of Premium Rider, Monthly Deduction, and Loan processing.

 

·          Member of two-person team responsible for integration of CSC’s Visual Product Modeling System (VP/MS). 

 

·          Ownership of analysis, technical design, and coding for client changes to VANTAGE-ONE® Compensation Management System (Performance Plus). Activities included creation of maping documents and processing flows.


 

 

 

CLIENT: MET LIFE                                01/2003 – 06/2006                               

Title:  Senior Consultant                   

 

·          Worked closely with Met Life’s IT Management on front-end interface to VANTAGE-ONE® System. Insured quick identification and resolution to problems within a highly visible environment.

 

·          Provided problem resolution to Met Life’s down stream interface processes, such as Annual Statements and Confirmations.

 

·          Ownership of client changes to different version of CSC’s Visual Product Modeling System (VP/MS). 

 

 

CLIENT: AXA EQUITABLE                           01/2001 – 01/2003                               

Title:  Senior Consultant                   

 

·          Developed and implemented interfacing VANTAGE-ONE® Annuity processing with a front-end Internet process.  Also, provided support on several modifications, including Safe Harbor product.      

 

 

CLIENT: AVIVA                                   06/1999 – 01/2001                               

Title:  Senior Consultant                   

 

·          Analysis, technical design, coding, testing, and implementation of numerous client modifications associated with VANTAGE-ONE® Annuity System Policy Page processing.

 

·          Training of off site Indian resources enabling them to become more Productive.

 

 

CLIENT: PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE               01/1996 – 06/1999                               

Title:  Senior Consultant                   

 

·          Analysis, Technical Design, Coding, Testing, and implementation Of

       numerous client modifications within New Business, Policy Administration

       and Agent Agency areas of VANTAGE-ONE® Annuity System.

 

 

CLIENT: JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE                   01/1995 – 01/1996                               

Title   Senior Consultant                   

 

·          Responsible for implementation of Market Value Adjustment modification. utilizing Assembler.

 

 

CLIENT: FORTIS LIFE INSURANCE                   06/1994 – 01/1995                               

Title:  Senior Consultant                    

 

·          Provided on site support, streamlining clients publishing vehicle by setting up VANTAGE-ONE® IPS System.


 

 

 

CLIENT: JOHN HANCOCK                            01/1991 – 06/1994                               

Title:  Senior Consultant                    

 

·          Responsible for implementation of Market Value Adjustment modification.

    utilizing Assembler.

 

 

CLIENT: SEGUROS GRUPO FINANCIERO                06/1990 – 01/1991                               

Title:  Consultant                   

 

·          On site LIFE-70® Universal Life analysis and programming support.

    utilizing Assembler.

 

 

CLIENT: MULTIPLE CLIENTS                        01/1986 – 06/1990                               

Title:  Project Manager

                  

·          Organizing and planning LIFE-70® Base System and Client Enhancements for

       Equitable Life Insurance Company.

 

·          Lead teams to successful completion of high priority projects with

       aggressive delivery deadlines.

  

·      Assisted management by administering workflow assignments to staff.

 

·          Facilitated interdepartmental communication by presenting detailed

       project status in departmental meetings.

 

 

CLIENT: EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE                06/1985 – 01/1986                               

Title:  Programmer Analyst

 

·          Assigned LIFE-70® Universal Life programming tasks utilizing Assembler.

 

 

EDUCATION:

               

University Of Dallas, Irving Texas

Earned 73 hours in general studies with courses covering business data processing.

 

Brookhaven Junior College, Farmers Branch, Texas

Successfully completed a 6-hour management course.

 

University Of Texas, Arlington Texas

Hours completed towards a degree plan in management and systems analysis.