Below are the 13 AS/400 RPG Developers and Programmer/Analysts with multiple technical skills. The Thor Group® provides AS/400 SME’s, consultants, DBA’s, project managers, business analysts, systems analysts, cloud specialists, software engineers and architects on a consulting, contracting, or direct hire basis.

Does a senior analyst/programmer with experience in pharmaceutical, distribution and mining industries pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes IBM AS/400/ iSeries, as well as RPG III, RPG IV, RPG ILE, RPG Free, CLP/CLLE, Embedded SQL DFU, SQL/400, TCP/IP, SDA, CLP, and QUERY/400. Educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, and Certificate in Programming.

In a pharmaceutical company, this independent consultant/senior analyst/programmer translated business requirements into functional and highly efficient technical requirements for a Warehousing ERP implementation to Pick, Pack and Ship pharmaceuticals products. Providing design, development, testing, debugging, documentation and implementation for business application was part of the job. Other functions involved supporting existing applications, enhancing system functionality and problem solving, aside from creating test cases to find errors and confirming programs met specifications. This specialist also worked within a team oriented environment, while completing the assigned tasks as designated. Environment: AS/400/ iSeries utilizing ERP Application, RPG III, RPG IV, RPG ILE, RPG Free, CLP/CLLE, Embedded SQL, Query, DBU, and Hawkeye 9.2.

Key roles were providing technical analysis and programming support for PRMS ERP System and Custom Applications for Order Processing and Distribution. Apart from providing Help Desk Support for daily operation by enhancing system functionality and problem solving, the job entailed working closely with the user in all phases of reviewing specifications, documentation, development, testing, training and support. Environment: AS/400 iSeries utilizing PRMS 8.4 ERP Application, RPG III, RPG IV, RPG ILE, RPG Free, CLP/CLLE, Embedded SQL, Query, DBU, Aldon/CMS, Change Management System 7.5, ROBOT 10. , Hawkeye 9.2 EzView and Surveyor 14.0.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a senior lead programmer analyst and RPG III/ILE/SQL developer, with work background in retail, wholesale and manufacturing industries? This individual has extensive experience in Information Technology, and with extensive qualifications in all aspects of IBM iSeries (AS/400) using RPG ILE, RPG 4, RPG 3, Free Format, CLP, and SQL. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

While working for a wholesale company, main functions were comprised of supporting the Purchasing System, developing new programs, as well as modifying and enhancing the IBS Purchasing system. The Purchase Order entry module was revised to consolidate the trucking delivery date, requested ship date and mode of transportation lead time calculation in PO maintenance. Developing new programs to consolidate all related products based on estimated delivery date and adjustment of requested ship date was one of the duties. The old RPG 3 source programs were developed in PO maintenance into SQLRPGLE source type programs to be more efficient in retrieving data and printing reports. The modification of PO Invoice maintenance programs was accomplished to resolve existing problems in the sub-file display for duplicate records.

Notable tasks included developing several new screens for inventory allocation, shipment maintenance and PO invoice approval using embedded SQL/400 in RPG ILE programs. Ongoing support was provided to the IBS application system for the new release version. Day to day customer support for Purchasing Systems was also provided. This developer was involved supporting sales and distribution as well as compliance group, developing new programs, modification, enhancement and consolidation of two distributions centers.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this senior AS/400 developer who is proficient in IBM AS/400, with industry experience in manufacturing? Technical competencies involve IBM AS/400, RPG IV, RPG Free, Embedded SQL, CLLE, DB2/400, SQL400, CMS, ALDON, HAWKEYE, Power Link, System Link, Stored procedures and ILE techniques using Sub-Procedures, Activation Groups, Modules Service Programs, Binder Language, CLP custom software applications, COBOL, DDM File and FTP. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science. This specialist has technical training and certification as Certified AS/400 Developer.

Important duties included working with functional and technical project leads, insurance and other business groups to identify, analyze, and document business requirements. This individual was responsible for XA Migration support from Rel. 7.7 to Rel. 9.1. Tasks covered maintaining and upgrading AS/400 systems (hardware/software/operating systems) to industry standards. RPG and CLP custom software applications were developed as per client’s specifications. The job entailed implementing and managing appropriate AS/400 security for system and applications at object and user level. Post implementation support was also provided. An additional task covered administering business meetings/discussions and gathering requirements from users. Analysis and documentations of all user reports and interfaces related to the AS/400 systems were provided.

Key roles involved developing and enhancing financial, manufacturing and distribution programs using RPG/400. Supporting and maintaining the AS/400 Legacy Systems written in CLP, COBOL and RPG were skills brought to the table. Customer software applications were developed for international dealers using CLP, RPG, ILE, DDM File and FTP communications. Responsibilities consisted of designing and coding a set of Triggers programs to update cost, sending notification emails to users and other MAPICS related custom files.

What can an AS/400 programmer with work background in the automotive, food/beverage production and banking industries bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve IBM AS/400, RPG IV, ILE-Free and more. Educational attainment includes a Master’s Degree in Portfolios and Companies Evaluation as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. This programmer is a Cisco Certified Networking Associate.

In support of an automotive and parts manufacturing company, this AS/400 programmer was in charge of AS/400 ERP ASW programming using RPG IV, ILE-Free, PHP, JavaScript and Java. In a banking company, this individual worked as project coordinator and was in charge of 9 programmers to support personal financial services: products, credit cards and electronic banking.

Other tasks were developing workflows in a web environment using technologies like PHP, JSP, Java, ASP, Lotus Notes, RPG/ILE, AS/400, Visual Basic, MySQL, Oracle and SQL Server. Developing databases and special reports using Business Objects and PHP was also part of the job.

Could your organization use a programmer analyst who is proficient in IBM AS/400, with experience in technology, professional services and financial services industries? Technical proficiencies cover AS/400, IBM-Midrange systems, RPG, RPG/400, RPGIII, RPGLE, RPG IV, RPG FREE, CLP, CLLE, DDS, DSPF, PDM, DBU, EzView, ROBOT, Hawkeye, Turnover, Aldon, IBM SQL, Stored Procedures, AS/400 iSeries-DB2, Query and SEQUEL. Educational attainment includes a Diploma in Automated Processing and Computer Programming as well as a Certification in RPG lV.

Some impact accomplishments in a computer hardware company included working with a conversion team for analysis, mapping and conversion of all products and data due to a corporate decision to split the company to become two distinct entities. Challenges like planning and designing specifications, as well as writing the RPG programs for specific parts of the conversion in conjunction with other contract programmers were welcomed and successfully completed. This individual was responsible for testing and confirming the validity of the data converted with business professionals who are very knowledgeable of the application software which would use the converted data. This conversion was done using RPG FREE and some RPGLE.

One of the contributions involved supporting the Legacy software on AS/400 to meet the needs of the business. Meeting daily with test team and users was done to review testing issues of new software or modifications to be implemented. Day-to-day programming, analysis and recommended technical solutions were provided. Programming new applications using RPGLE as well as maintaining existing applications were part of the assigned tasks. Aside from gathering requirements, an additional duty involved writing design specifications.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of an RPGILE programmer/systems analyst who is adept in IBM AS/400, with background working in IT and banking industries? Technical competencies involve IBM AS/400, IBM Series eServer OS/V7R1M0, IBM S/38, IBM S/36, IBM S/34, RPG II, RPG III, RPGIV, ILE RPG, RPG Free Format and Structured Modular Design. Areas of expertise cover RPG (all versions) application development, enhancements and support. Educational attainment includes Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems.

Serving in an IT company, main functions were working as systems analyst, as well as developing and implementing a custom product structure module to replace core banking pre-migration, as well as coordination and testing of migrated applications. Responsibilities consisted of providing analysis, maintenance and enhancement of applications and systems with the help of RPGLE, Web Sphere and Java. The maintenance of interactive and batch processing of applications were carried out. Designing and creating software in ILE RPG and Web Sphere were all part of the duties competently performed. The conversion of database of the system assigned was carried out.

Skills consisted of maintaining project reports and preparing presentations. This individual was mainly responsible for analyzing computer applications and finding out problems to make applications error-free. Various tasks involved designing flow charts, verifying applications, writing specifications, coding and determining the causes of application malfunctions. Key roles included developing, testing and maintaining applications by using knowledge of RPG, RPGLE, RPG IV, RPG Free Format, Binders, Procedures, Service Programs and Modules.

Would a programmer who is skilled in IBM iSeries, with experience in computer technology, banking and communications industries help your organization achieve greater success? Technology specializations cover Programming Languages: IBM iSeries Stored Procedures, ILE RPG/400 Free Format, ILE COBOL 400, CL/400, JAVA, C#.NET, Visual Basic.NET, ASP, HTML, PL/SQL & Oracle 11g, PHP, & SYNON. This programmer is also a Certified Oracle DBA.

While working for a technology company, responsibilities covered analysis support of new PBM “pharmacy benefit management” share on share plan for Walgreens RX project. This programmer was client representative for five offshore IBM iSeries RPG resources, and was in charge of QA check for code quality and requirements. In another computer technology company, contributions involved programming support of financial systems utilizing embedded SQL in RPG on the IBM AS400/iSeries platform. Using change control tool TURNOVER as well as maintaining and development of existing service programs was part of the assigned tasks.

In a bank, primary job functions included programming support of mortgage auditing project, utilizing embedded SQL in RPG and service programs on the IBM AS400/iSeries platform. Jobs required extensive use of change control tool TURNOVER, as well as debugging and modifying existing programs.

Does your organization require the expertise of a programmer/analyst with work background in manufacturing, banking and communications industries? Technical knowledge involves IBM AS/400/iSeries, COBOL, RPG II, RPG III, RPG 400, RPG IV, ILE and SQL, RPGLE, RPG Free, MS Basic, CLP, CLLE, HTML, Honeywell DPS, IBM 36, 38 as well as Power System 6 & 7. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, Basic Course in MODEL-NETICS and IBM Education Classes.

One of the important contributions in a manufacturing company included creating stored procedures and service programs for use in multiple parts of the system. Assistance was provided in developing additional manufacturing software for a plant. New reports were created for the production department to run daily on job scheduler and on demand. Programming was done using RPG Free, embedded SQL and CLLE programs. New accounting reports were created showing work in process for a selected period of time. The reports were programmed (.txt or .csv) to be sent via email to user or list of users. Developments tools utilized consisted of Aldon CMS and RDI.

Functions in a bank involved converting CLP to CLLE and converting RPG II and III to RPG IV in existing applications. This programmer analyst provided consulting work to develop new RPGLE and CLLE software for bank customers (credit reporting agencies). New interactive programs were created using “Green Screens” to be used at branches for customer inquiries. Majority of work was with customers in testing SFTP and FTP processes. Additionally, there were a number of customers who wanted the FTP processes modified to SFTP.

Does your organization require the expertise of an AS/400 programmer analyst with specialization in IBM AS/400, as well as work background in manufacturing, insurance and computer software industries? Technical knowledge involves IBM AS/400, RPG III, RPG IV and Free Format. Educational attainment includes an Associate’s Degree.

In a manufacturing company, one of the important contributions included programming on one partition of a five-partition iSeries machine using all flavors of RPG, from RPGIII to Free-Format RPG. The job involved managing the home-grown ERP system with specialization in programming for use in RF terminals. Supporting the Varsity shipping software used by the company was one of the key roles. Packaging labels were modified using the T.L. Ashford software. The company utilized the CMS ERP system. In addition, this individual made modifications to the order entry module of the CMS package, but aided in applying updates to all modules within the package using RPG IV and some free format RPG.

An additional function involved completing a project involving the migration of data from an SQL Server database application to an equivalent AS/400 application. This involved coordinating activities with another division of the company where the AS/400 was located, running queries in SQL Server and mapping the data to equivalent DB2 files. Other functions were transferring the data and writing/modifying migration programs on the AS/400 side. VB programming was employed, taking over support of an application that parsed and processed sales files into the company’s system Class II regional railroad with approximately 350 employees. Responsibilities consisted of handling all facets of the corporate computing system, including AS/400 administration, programming, and operations. Communicating regularly with all departments within the company was part of the assigned tasks. The main thrust of the workload was operations and programming.

What can a programmer/analyst who is knowledgeable in IBM AS/400, with experience in manufacturing, IT and professional services industries do for your organization? Technical competencies consist of IBM AS/400, RPG, IDE, Infinium Financial Software and JD Edwards. This specialist has a Certificate in Computer Programming.

One of the key roles were composed of writing web applications in Visual Basic and C# using Visual Studio 2010 including but not limited to HR, Customer Service, Security and Payables applications. Duties involved writing and maintaining CL and RPG programs in support of web applications. Tasks covered writing and maintaining CL and RPG programs in accounting, inventory, order processing and marketing for a manufacturing corporation using Infinium Financial software and a legacy package. Applying Infinium software upgrades to the base package and to customized code was part of the assigned tasks.

Aside from writing and maintaining CL, RPG and RPG ILE programs on an IBM AS/400 in distribution, manufacturing and software development industries, other functions covered Order Entry, order processing and handling multiple distribution centers. All areas of EDI processing including creating User file definitions, translation formats, trading partner relationships and RPG programs were efficiently handled to process both inbound and outbound EDI documents. EDI documents including 810 Invoices, 850 Purchase Orders and 856 Advance Ship Notices were also managed. Setting up and implementing all aspects of project life cycles were some of the key roles. The job entailed working with various platforms and technologies to achieve projected results.

How can a senior programmer/analyst who is adept in IBM AS/400, with background working in food/beverage production, business services and telecommunications industries fit within your organization? Technical specialties cover IBM AS/400 (iSeries), RPG, BPCS and MAPICS. Certifications cover courses in programming (RPG and COBOL) and Business Accounting.

Duties covered supporting and programming the development for a complex and diverse independent and interconnected system in a fluid, expanding corporate environment due to acquisition of existing systems, on the iSeries platform utilizing the RPG programming language. This individual was a member of both the production support and program development teams, until the two teams were combined to a single development team. Systems used were IBM iSeries and the RPG (ILE/FREE) programming language, for both support and development. Production support was provided such as assisting four independently developed and operated systems in handling problem analysis, problem resolution, and documentation of issues as they arose when on call or as they were assigned. The main functions of each system included inputting of call records to be processed, client billing, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.

Development was responsible for analysis, design, testing specification, coding, unit testing, overseeing user acceptance testing, installation documentation as well as user documentation and training if required. The development team was a critical part of a major company initiative to consolidate the systems to a single OSS to allow better flow of data through the systems utilizing a single product catalog, and to more effectively assist clients through those systems. In support of this initiative, a new method of change management was implemented, with ALDON chosen as the provider of the software.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this in-house programmer analyst who is knowledgeable in IBM AS/400, with work background in computer software, manufacturing and education industries? Technology competencies involve IBM AS/400, RPG, Check Point Software, Solaris System, JBA ERP system, JD Edwards, Extol EDI, Innovis/Harbinger EDI, Varsity Shipper, Telemar Contact Manager, SQL, VBA, Robot, DBU, PFE, Saleslogix and several Networked products. Educational attainment includes Bachelor’s Degree and Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences, Computer Programming and General Business.

Responsibilities in a computer software company included upgrading and troubleshooting several AS/400 models, including PTF and OS upgrades. Providing in-house support for AS/400 products was one of the duties. The system installation of several networked products such as Lava imaging System was completed and the installation of Saleslogix sales automation tool was started. Duties consisted of handling Internet Access, using the Check Point software on a Solaris system and later migrating the firewall to NT. A log extract warehouse was built for management to review internet usage. The RPG program was customized to more easily manage license shipping software.

In a manufacturing company, designing and developing a Flow Technology Software solution that bolted on to the Custom ERP system and used in the Assembly Process were skills brought to the table. Assistance was provided in the implementation of the J.D. Edwards financial system. This individual worked specifically with GL conversion, AP conversion and software modifications to the Manufacturing System in relation to AP. The job involved working with a Symbol, Time and Attendance product; where a contracted company wrote the Symbol software and assistance was extended in designing and coding the AS/400 software. General troubleshooting of most hardware including some Novell exposure was also carried out.

Could your organization use a programmer analyst, who is adept in IBM AS/400, with experience in the government, as well as the banking and computer software industries? Technical proficiencies encompass IBM AS/400, RPG & OS/400. Educational background includes Course of Study: Computer Science.

One of the primary tasks included implementing hundreds of Full Life Cycle AS/400 RPG development projects. This individual served as liaison between all city departments and I.T. department working with end users to gather requirements, do the design, development, testing .and implementation. Custom front end data entry screens that interfaced with J.D. Edwards World financial modules were developed. This included Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Purchasing as well as Fixed Assets and Inventory. The job involved working as OS/400 and J.D. Edwards Security officer. Functions covered streamlining and enhancing in-house written legacy RPG applications to produce more efficient and user-friendly business applications incorporating the latest RPG coding techniques, including but not limited to, payroll/HR, accounts receivable, property tax and business tax.

All EDI and communication procedures were maintained. The development of Visual Basic applications that interfaced with DB/400 database was completed. Business operations were analyzed to understand their strengths and weaknesses as well as to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions. A key role was played in the development of web-based Inquiries of Utility Billing and property tax Information. Aside from being the head Y2K conversion project leader, the upgrade and migration of JD Edwards Financial package, from version A.31 to A7.3 Implementation of new JD Edwards features, such as “Z” file interface tools, was part of the job. This systems analyst was responsible for writing custom RPG programs that provided the path for interfacing all non JD Edwards applications into JD Edwards General Ledger.