Posts Tagged ‘DB2’

Excel-Access-DB2 Data Exchange

As you may be aware, with older versions of Excel you were limited to the number of rows which could be used.  Mid-level managers at large publicly traded company were comfortable performing various reporting and forecasting functions using Excel.  Unfortunately, the amount of data delivered during end of the month reporting frequently exceeded the capabilities of Excel.  Complicating the issue was the fact that data had to be gathered from both local Access databases and corporate mainframes.

I developed a series of customized Excel and Access macros which allowed them to break down the large data sets based on a number of criteria.  This facilitated their ability to use an interface they were comfortable with (Excel) while still allowing them to deal with and manage large volumes of information.

Knowledge Transfer and Migration Plan

Developed a knowledge transfer plan for a large insurance firm designed to bring their existing staff up to date on the latest web-based technologies. My efforts were instrumental in turning around a delicate contract problem. Also supplied planning services for establishing a national help desk.

This was an especially difficult and challenging project.  I was approached with an urgent need by a contracting firm I had worked with several times. They needed someone with mainframe, PC and Web knowledge to replace a contractor who had walked off the job as the project was nearing completion.

Only after I arrived and was being asked some curious questions did I find out that I was replacing an internationally acclaimed expert in the field. A published author who had made several presentations at conferences across the globe. Needless to say, I had a steep learning curve to catch up with my predecessor.  In addition to a four hour “commute.”

Despite all the cards stacked against me, I did what it took to successfully complete the task and got a nice little bonus from the firm for an outstanding job.

Vendor Relationship Management

Managed strategic relationships with two major marketing database companies.  I negotiated an agreement which allowed all parties to  enhance the competitive data contained in their respective databases.  During the negotiations, I also found creative ways to maximize revenues for all parties. My efforts allowed the firm to have access to an enormous volume of fresh marketing lead at minimal cost.

Stock Charting System

Developed for a prominent mutual fund company in Kansas City, this mainframe-based system tracked a portfolio of stocks on a daily basis. Utilizing a variety of IBM graphics packages (GDDM, PGF, ICU, VSE), current and historical information were graphed and incorporated into a concise report.

Stock Charting Software

Patient Accounting

Assisted a Buffalo, NY based hospital in the enhancement of several reports dealing with patient census and hospital billing. Provided consulting services to help standardize reports and create uniform coding criteria in preparation for conversion to an entirely new hardware and software platform.