How to Present Your Contact Information
- Full name.
- Professional email address (avoid unprofessional ones).
- Link to your portfolio, LinkedIn, or relevant online profiles (if applicable).
- Phone number with a professional voicemail.
Experienced COBOL Programmer with over 5 years in the banking sector, specializing in system upgrades and maintenance of legacy applications. Proven track record in reducing system downtime by 30% through efficient debugging and code optimization. Seeking to leverage expertise in COBOL and mainframe technologies to provide robust solutions within a dynamic IT department.
Technical Skills:
- COBOL programming
- JCL (Job Control Language)
- CICS (Customer Information Control System)
- DB2 Database Management
- MVS (Multiple Virtual Storage) Systems
Soft Skills:
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Communication
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators):
- Code Debugging Accuracy
- System Uptime Percentage
- Project Completion Timeliness
OKRs (Objectives and Key Results):
- Reduce system downtime by 20% in one year
- Successfully upgrade legacy systems by Q3
- Enhance system performance efficiency by 15% within six months
List your experience in reverse chronological order. Focus on achievements, responsibilities, and quantifiable outcomes.
Right Example:
- Led a team of 4 developers to successfully upgrade legacy banking applications, improving processing speed by 20%.
- Implemented a new error checking module that reduced code debugging time by 30%, saving the company 100 hours per year.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted system services, maintaining 99.9% uptime.
Wrong Example:
- Worked on some systems and improved performance a bit.
- Used COBOL on projects that were kind of important.
- Helped team members sometimes with problems.