Counseled project architects and project managers on conversion alternatives when cost effective alternatives were available. Arranged user testing periods when new versions of software were being introduced. Represented Boeing's position on proposed changes to program products. Identified desirable program product enhancements and developed the situation, target and proposal to the vendor for implementation. Programmed productivity tools to assist me in managing software across 50 IBM nodes in the Puget Sound area, Philadelphia and Ireland.
Coordinated system changes across diverse development and production groups.
Created the content and released the bulletins that notified users of changes to the MVS program products. Reviewed and authorized the release of all VM and MVS bulletins notifying users of changes in the IBM mainframe nodes and the networks which connected them. Provided consultation to senior programmers and architects on specific programming related issues and was instrumental in identifying and testing the solutions to programming roadblocks which meant the difference between success and failure of some projects. Maintained program products using SMPE on IBM mainframes. Recommended the adoption of new program products.