Kenneth B.

Silvey
11576 57th Street Cir E Parrish, FL 34219 kenbsilvey@yahoo.com Home Phone: (941) 776 0459

Profile and Summary

Information Technology
Nineteen-year career integrating various types of technology to support software projects in the financial services arena. Experience with several development methodologies, working individually and on project teams. Used knowledge of Accounting, IT, and communication/organizational skills to help deliver successful projects. Started as an intern and worked up to highest Software Developer level. Responsible for training new associates on department tools, technology and process. Assumed various roles on projects including business analyst, qa tester, and project lead.

Technology Skills and Qualifications

Software/Programs: HP Exstream Dialogue, COBOL, SQL, Elixir, UltraEdit, HP Quality Center, Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, Eclipse, JAVA, HTML, CSS, Xcode HP Non Stop (Tandem), Microsoft OS, IOS, Android DJDE, AFP, PDF

Operating Systems: Print languages:

Extensive experience with document composition, from requirements gathering to design to code testing and delivery. Responsible for the maintenance of the developer and production environments of the HP Exstream Dialogue tool. 19 years experience Tandem (HP) COBOL programming, including Pathway, FUP, TAL, TACL, SQL, RMS and Relate. Worked with CA Unicenter to develop scheduling routines to produce outputs more efficiently. Experience with requirements gathering and quality assurance testing of projects related to the financial services arena. Currently pursuing Mobile Device Programming Certificate, including courses related to HTML, JAVA, Android and Apple operating systems.

Professional Experience
Raymond James and Associates, St. Petersburg, Florida 1994 to June 2013 A financial services firm headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. 19 year professional career in the Information Technology Department, responsible for designing, coding and delivering software solutions. Job titles held include: Intern Programmer Program Analyst Systems Analyst Senior System Analyst Software Developer Application Developer

Worked on all aspects of software development, from requirements gathering, design, coding, quality assurance testing, and deployment. Participated in software evaluations for high-volume document composition tools, and various presort, IMB software evaluations. Followed several development methodologies, including traditional SDLC, Waterfall, and Agile. Supported the brokerage statements process for 12 years which involved monthly releases of enhancements and bug fixes. Duties included requirements gathering from both external and internal customers, coding, and QA testing changes involving users from departments across the company. Most recent duties include managing and supporting the HP Exstream Dialogue tool set for the company, as well as supporting the presorting and use of IMB on all mail packets. Worked on developing several new types of confirm and bank statements.

Major Projects and Achievements

Lead the conversion efforts of the brokerage statements from Tandem COBOL/DJDE-based Xerox printed output, to multi-channel delivery of documents through the HP Exstream Dialogue tool. Currently this system produces 1.5 million mail packets a month, faster and more flexibly than before. Supported the conversion of 30 client correspondence letters to the HP Exstream Dialogue tool, which increased uniformity and helped to streamline print and mailing costs. Expanded the use of Customized Logos on documents, allowing personalization and customization of mail packets Lead the project team to deliver the basic level IMB to all documents produced. Involved numerous meetings with Postal Representatives and testing with USPS. Allowed cost savings and improved mail delivery. Led the effort to upgrade the production environment of HP Exstream to utilize virtual servers. Involved coordination across numerous project teams and operations areas.

Supported 7 design databases used for document production, as well as the development infrastructure used across the company to use the HP Exstream tool.

Previous Professional Experience

Honeywell International - Co-Op Accounting Department, 1993 Duties included researching and reconciling Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable discrepancies.

Education
AA degree focused on Engineering - Saint Petersburg Junior College, 1991 BS - Accounting - University of South Florida, May 1994 BS - Management Information Systems - University of South Florida, December 1995 Certificate - Mobile Device Programming - August 2012 to present