Michael R Royce
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Work History
September 2019 to around September 2020: COMPUTER CONTRACTOR
Hardware:
PC DeskTops, PC LapTops, iPads, iPhones
Operating Systems:
Windows10
Products:
Microsoft & US Census proprietary
o Team Support of IT Systems for the custom built US 2020 Census in NH, VT, ME & Western MA.
All of these jobs are temporary in nature meaning we can move on to more permanent positions as the needs arise.
May 2002 to Present: COMPUTER CONTRACTOR
Hardware:
PC, Client / Server
Operating Systems:
WindowsXX
Languages:
Micro Focus (MicroFocus) NetExpress COBOL,
Flexus SP2 (Windows interface to COBOL),
MS-Access databases, HTML
File Structures:
VSAM, SEQUENTIAL
o State of NH Veteran's Cemetery MS-Access database application
adding features with Micro Focus NetExpress COBOL & Flexus SP2.
o COBOL application conversion project from AS/400 to Windows
Client Server.
o Built a few "proof of concept" COBOL application projects.
A fully functional sample application is here:
www.RoyceFamily.com/convert.htm
o Built a few databases & Web sites, fixed a few computer problems
& viruses for non-profit organizations.
o Donated 67 consulting days (in 7 years) to our local PBS TV
auction. These assignments are very interesting in that they
deal with everything that is computer related such as installing
hardware & software, training on any application that a client
may have, suggesting hardware, software & upgrades, digital
photography, clean up computer systems, etc.
June to July 2014: CREDENTIALS PROCESSOR
NH Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
Hardware:
PC, Client / Server
Operating Systems:
Windows7
Application:
Ticketmaster
o Process and put together credential packets needed to work at Speedway
February 2002 to May 2002: IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Horizon-Boss, Loganville, GA
Hardware:
PC, Client / Server
Operating Systems:
WindowsXX
Application:
Food Service POS
o Installation of hardware & software, training & support of Food Service POS systems.
April 2001 to February 2002: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
CCR Data Systems, Concord, NH
Hardware:
PC, Client / Server
Operating Systems:
WindowsNT
Languages:
Micro Focus (MicroFocus) NetExpress COBOL,
Flexus SP2 (Windows interface to COBOL)
File Structures:
VSAM, SEQUENTIAL
Applications:
Retail Inventory Management System (RIMS80)
o Development of inventory control system.
This is an interesting project that uses a Windows interface (Flexus SP2)
with Micro Focus (MicroFocus) COBOL source code in the background originally based
on RealWorld accounting system.
February 2000 to April 2001: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST VI
State of New Hampshire, Concord, NH
Department of Health & Human Services
Hardware:
Mainframes, PCs
Operating Systems:
IBM Mainframe Multiprise 2003/225, VM/VSE V2.3, VSE/ESA,
V2.4 running under a VM environment utilizing the American
Management Systems Enterprise Server 2.0 Middleware,
MS-DOS, Win95
Languages:
JCL, COBOL, COBOL II
File Structures:
VSAM, SEQUENTIAL
Applications:
On-line & Batch
o NECSES (New England Child Support Enforcement System) technical
team leader for development & support.
March 1999 to February 2000: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST V
State of New Hampshire, Concord, NH
Department of Administrative Services
Hardware:
Mainframes, PCs
Operating Systems:
IBM Mainframe Multiprise 2003/225, VM/VSE V2.3, VSE/ESA,
V2.4 running under a ICCF environment utilizing the American
Management Systems Enterprise Server 2.0 Middleware,
MS-DOS, Win95
Languages:
JCL, COBOL, COBOL II
File Structures:
VSAM, SEQUENTIAL
Applications:
On-line & Batch, Data Conversions, Many varied
o Y2K JCL data conversion & updates.
o IFS (Intergrated Financial Systems) developer & support.
1989 to March 1999: COMPUTER CONTRACTOR
For companies and small businesses
including the next 5 contract positions.
Hardware:
Mainframes, PCs
Operating Systems:
Mainframe, MS-DOS, Windows 3.1
Languages:
COBOL, COBOL II, Professional, Quick BASIC, MS-ACCESS
File Structures:
ISAM, VSAM, RANDOM, SEQUENTIAL
Applications:
On-line & Batch, Data Conversions, Many varied
o Contract programming and specialized services such as
installation and setup of PC computer systems and
training.
o Develop / maintain genealogy, cemetery management,
file management tools, water / community association
billing system, computer dating, program modules and
strategy that solve the coming world-wide YEAR-2000
computer crisis.
June 1998 to January 1999: COMPUTER CONTRACTOR
Sun Life of Canada, Boston, MA
Agency:
Ambit Technology
Hardware:
IBM Mainframe, PC
Operating Systems:
MVS, MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, Win95
Languages:
JCL, COBOL, COBOL II, Quick BASIC
File Structures:
VSAM, RANDOM, SEQUENTIAL
Applications:
Group Life Annuity
o Complete Y2K methodology changes to a series of programs
and test system.
o TU bypass conversion.
o Merging of Y2K correction code with developing products.
February 1997 to March 1998: COMPUTER CONTRACTOR
Fidelity Investments, Boston, MA
Agency:
The Systems Group (TSG)
Hardware:
IBM Mainframe, PC
Operating Systems:
MVS, MS-DOS, Win95, WinNT
Languages:
JCL, COBOL, COBOL II, Quick BASIC, MS-ACCESS
File Structures:
VSAM, IDMS, RANDOM, SEQUENTIAL, SAS
Applications:
MAPS, Y2K, FBSI, SAS, CA
Contract 1 - February 1997 to June 1997
o Fidelity Investment Retail Marketing Company (FIRMCO)
Analyze MVS MAPS Leads database to develop a
plan that would convert FOX Pro transaction data
to go through the MAPS Leads production process
and then design a report and output data back
to the FOX Pro format.
Contract 2 - June 1997 to September 1997
o Fidelity Customer Processing Group (FCPG)
Develop and program a YEAR-2000 prototype solution
for the MAPS Leads system to allow data to be read
and written in centuries 1900 and 2000.
Contract 3 - September 1997 to October 1997
o Fidelity Investment Retail Marketing Company (FIRMCO)
Complete another MAPS Lead design process similar
to contract 1 but using data from a DB2 database.
Contract 4 - October 1997 to March 1998
o Fidelity Data Research (FDR)
Analyze corporate-wide data to design audit trails
for potential high-risk fraud applications.
Capture MVS daily production data files, convert
extracted data to SAS format, upload to Client/Server
for technical analysis.
Design, build and load data tables from MVS transaction
data to MS-ACCESS database.
May 1996 to January 1997: COMPUTER CONTRACTOR
BankBoston, Boston, MA
Agency:
The Computer Merchant (TCM)
Hardware:
IBM Mainframe 9021/982, PC
Operating Systems:
MVS/XA, MS-DOS, Windows 3.1
Languages:
JCL, COBOL, COBOL II, Quick BASIC
File Structures:
VSAM, DB2, IDMS, RANDOM, SEQUENTIAL
Applications:
DBS - Payroll, HR, TSO, ISPF, ENDEVOR
o Analyze and correct problems with employees in a
HR IDMS database.
o Analyze newly purchased BayBank payroll / HR
transaction data and develop a plan to load and
convert data of the 8,000 BayBank employees to
Bank of Boston IDMS database.
o Apply payroll year-end updates to archive system.
April 1996 to May 1996: COMPUTER CONTRACTOR
Anderson Systems Management Associates, Salem, NH
Agency:
Kenda Systems
Hardware:
PC, Client/Server
Operating Systems:
MS-DOS, Windows 3.1
File Structures:
Btrieve
Applications:
Smithware Btrieve DDF Sniffer and Builder
o Analyze client Btrieve DDF files (data dictionary)
and develop data keys that allow these files to be
loaded and used with MS-ACCESS database.
June 1995 to January 1996: COMPUTER CONTRACTOR
Genesys Software Systems, Methuen, MA
Agency:
New Boston Systems
Hardware:
IBM Mainframe 3090 & 9672, PC
Operating Systems:
MVS/VSE, MS-DOS, Windows 3.1
Languages:
JCL, COBOL, COBOL II, Micro Focus (MicroFocus) COBOL, Quick BASIC
File Structures:
VSAM, DB2, IMS, RANDOM, SEQUENTIAL
Applications:
Genesys Payroll
Applications: Batch, Payroll
o Develop several reporting systems for audit and tax
purposes, tax system data transfer.
o Data file conversion from a payroll service bureau to
Genesys format.
October 1993 to April 1995: SPECIAL PROJECTS PROGRAMMER ANAYLST
RealWorld Corporation, Concord, NH
Hardware:
IBM PC
Operating Systems:
MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, UNIX
Languages:
COBOL, COBOL II, Micro Focus (MicroFocus) COBOL, RM COBOL, C, Professional &
Quick BASIC, MS-ACCESS
File Structures:
ISAM, VSAM, RANDOM, SEQUENTIAL, Btrieve
Applications:
Client/Server, On-line & Batch Payroll, Accounting, PVCS, IQ Report
Writer for DOS, Windows 3.1 & UNIX, On-line HELP
o Develop / maintain / support accounting software
modules.
o Test / correct / package application problems for
current and prior versions.
o IQ Report Writer data dictionary creation automation
for ISAM and BTRIEVE files.
o Develop / maintain on-line HELP system for many
applications.
o Packaging of third party applications for distribution.
December 1992 to March 1997: ADJUNT PROFESSOR
New Hampshire Technical Institute, Concord, NH
Hardware:
IBM PC
Operating Systems:
MS-DOS, Windows 3.1
Languages:
Quick BASIC
File Structures:
RANDOM, SEQUENTIAL
Applications:
Batch, Word Processing, Spreadsheet
o Taught several semesters of "Introduction to Computers", "MS-DOS",
"Microsoft Works for Windows", including course design, selecting
books and additional training materials.
The age of students was from high school to grandparents.
October 1990 to October 1992: SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANAYLST
ISI Systems, Andover, MA
Hardware:
IBM Mainframe 3090, PC, PS/2
Operating Systems:
MVS, OS/2, MS-DOS, Windows 3.1
Languages:
JCL, COBOL, COBOL II, Micro Focus (MicroFocus) COBOL, Quick BASIC
File Structures:
ISAM, VSAM, SQL, DB2, IMS, RANDOM, SEQUENTIAL
Applications:
Client/Server, Batch, Insurance
o Develop automated underwriting system.
o Develop / maintain project software tools / technical
analysis / programming and test plans.
October 1989 to October 1990: CONTRACT PROGRAMMER
RoyceFamily Computer Services, Webster, NH
Hardware:
PC
Operating Systems:
MS-DOS
Languages:
Quick BASIC
File Structures:
RANDOM, SEQUENTIAL
Applications:
Genealogy, Cemetary Manager
o Develop / maintain genealogy & cemetary manager.
February 1982 to October 1989: COMPUTER CONTRACTOR
(part-time, as needed)
City of Concord Water & Sewer Billing Department, Concord, NH
Hardware:
UNISYS mainframes B1865 & B1990
Operating Systems:
MCPII
Languages:
JCL, COBOL, NDL
File Structures:
ISAM, RANDOM, SEQUENTIAL
Applications:
On-line & Batch Municipal Water & Sewer Billing
o Develop / maintain water & sewer billing system for
City of Concord.
May 1979 to October 1989: IT DIRECTOR / SYSTEMS ANALYST / PROGRAMMER
(Best position)
Concord School District, Concord, NH
I liked this position best because I created this Unisys mainframe
computer system utilizing financial business applications, networking
the Superintendent's Business Office with 12 schools and and then added
applications and expanded features to meet user needs. I installed &
maintained all computer equipment throughout the school district.
The only reason I am not with Concord today is because of budget cuts.
Hardware:
UNISYS mainframes B1865 & B1990
Operating Systems:
MCPII
Languages:
JCL, COBOL, NDL
File Structures:
ISAM, RANDOM, SEQUENTIAL
Applications:
On-line & Batch Payroll & Accounting, Education Administration
o Managed total operations of a mainframe data
processing center including: System / data
back-up and recovery, user training, system
/ user documentation.
o Converted databases from NCR to Unisys.
o Major upgrade and computer conversion from one
Unisys system to another Unisys system that
improved productivity by four and saved space
and cooling needs.
o Selected / installed / maintained / troubleshoot
100+ node data network, terminals printers and
related equipment at 12 sites.
o Select / modify / develop COBOL application
packages for personnel, payroll, budget,
accounting, student records and scheduling
including:
> Converted batch payroll system to on-line.
> Develop interface programs between payroll
and budget applications saving many hours
of reentry per week.
> Automate procedures for retroactive pay, pay
increases and expected budget cost increases
for new budget year.
> Monitor quality assurance for all application
systems.
February 1976 to May 1979: PROGRAMMER
Concord Group Insurance Company, Concord, NH
Hardware:
HONEYWELL mainframe 2040A
Operating Systems:
OS
Languages:
SPS Assembler, JCL, COBOL, DAP
File Structures:
ISAM, RANDOM, SEQUENTIAL
Applications:
On-line & Batch Insurance, Payroll, Accounting
o Computer conversion from IBM 1401 Assembler
to Honeywell COBOL.
o Develop / maintain statistical, auditing and
claims processing programs.
o Develop / maintain / troubleshoot national
data network.
o Install / service terminal & printer equipment.
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