PETER H. GORBACH
pgorbach@comcast.net . . . 781-929-3379
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Mainframe: |
IBM 370, AS/400, MVS, JES2, ACF - 2, EXCP, BDAM, VSAM, DB2, TSO, ISPF, CICS, IMS, VM, CMS, BAL, COBOL, PL/I, REXX, TCP/IP, APPC, 3270, VTAM, SMP/E |
EXPERIENCE
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ACI Worldwide, Newton, MA, 4/04 - present
Software Architect (6/05 - present) Leader of research and design for banking software leveraging the power of Java and WebSphere. Specializing in Service Oriented Architectures (SOA), software security and new technologies. Mentor to developers and other software architects. Client and vendor liason for architecture and security concerns. Technologies include Java, XML, XSLT, WebSphere, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) including Web Services and Service Integration Bus. Security Specialist including: data encryption, multi-factor authentication, token processing, developing hack-proof applications, managing external security assessment, PCI compliance.
VP of Development (4/04 - 6/05) Sr. As VP of Development role I managed the software development organization during a period of renewal. Our legacy ASP/C++/COM model was ported to a Java/J2EE technology to facilitate future growth. Managed legacy application maintenance and new software development during this period. Attracted senior developers to ensure a successful migration to Java. Grew company bottom-line through efficient management, selective engagements, and attention to quality. Managed 60+ developers on multiple projects in multiple locations including offshore development. Cranberry Software, Inc., Marblehead, MA, 4/01 - 12/05Consultant, President, 4/01 - 12/05 Hands-on architecture, development, and process management consulting for growing companies in the Boston area. Specializing in Microsoft server development technologies including COM, DOM, ASP, MTS, IIS, ISAPI, SQL Server, XML, XSLT, and, more recently, .NET development. Client engagements include:
Event Zero (formerly InScribe Technologies, Inc.), Watertown, MA, 6/98 - 3/01 Sr. Architect, 6/98 - 4/01 Architect and Lead Developer of secure e - business solutions using Site Server, OrderTrust, VeriSign, CyberSource, Visual Interdev, Visual Basic, COM, DCOM, ASP, MTS, IIS, ISAPI, SQL Server, XML, XSL, and Wireless Access Protocol for Windows NT and Windows 2000 Platforms. Business Solutions developed include: |
| www.navimedix.com | Developed the Navimedix Doctor/Patient referral application, an internet applications that connects doctors' offices with health-care insurers to provide real-time patient referral services. In addition to developing the on-line application, we also developed the interfaces to back-office systems and fax servers. | |
| www.viamericas.com | Developed the Viamericas On-line overseas money transfer system, a multi-lingual applications servicing ex-patriots of Latin American countries now working in the U.S. | |
| www.edu.com | Developed a complete eCommerce implementation,
EDI Transaction processing, and a
Customer Support System. This company was acquired by Student Advantage. |
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| www.eventzero.com | Developed numerous in-house utilities including a
Wireless (mobile) interfaces to MS/Outlook and a comprehensive on-line performance review system. When the dot-com bubble burst, this company folded. |
Politzer and Haney, Newton, MA, 8/95 - 5/98
Independent Software Consultant, 6/97 - 5/98
Project manager and architect of Web Payments - a web based ACH and Wire origination product. Web Payments is an HTML forms based on - line funds transfer system constructed using IIS 3.0, ASP, ATL, ADO, VB, C++, VBScript, JavaScript, Crystal Reports and Oracle.
Vice President of Software Development, 8/95 - 6/97
Built a team of talented software developers and quality assurance analysts. Redesigned and implemented the Auto Cash Payments for Windows product including support for ODBC Databases, OLE objects and extensions permitting tighter integration with our customerĂ¢€™s platforms. Implemented process and goal oriented methodologies which ensure on - time delivery of software products. While growing the team from 3 developers and analysts to 10 developers and 7 QA analysts I also participated heavily in project design, coding, and implementation.
Legent Corporation, Marlborough, MA, 11/93 - 8/95
Manager of Software Development, Workstation SCM Tools
Manager and senior developer supporting the Endevor Workstation and E/Link products. Endevor Workstation is a pc - based version of the leading Endevor/MVS source configuration management tool. E/Link is a cross - platform communications product which links Endevor Workstation to Endevor/MVS. Led a team of 6 senior developers and 1 documentation specialist. Created several enhancements including support for TCP/IP, performance improvements, sort utility, and various procedural improvements. Created the Batch Search and Replace utility for Endevor/MVS.
Micro - Focus, Framingham, 1/92 - 11/93
Senior Software Engineer, Communications Tools
Developer of communication tools on multiple platforms including MVS/ESA and AS/400 using LU2 (3270), LU 6.2 (APPC) and TCP/IP protocols.
Developer of the Fileshare for CICS product which gives mainframe - based CICS VSAM database access to PC - based COBOL programs without any proprietary APIs.
Developer of CCI/VTAM. CCI is the Common Communications Interface technology developed by Micro Focus. CCI/VTAM is the MVS/VTAM implementation of that technology.
On - Line Software Corporation, Waltham MA, 6/89 - 10/91
Senior Software Engineer / Team Leader, DB2 Database Tools
Led a group of developers in designing and building DB2 Database Administration utilities including an event driven scheduler, database optimization tools and an audit log reporting function. Architect and principle developer for ProUtility.
Various Companies, 12/79 - 6/89
IBM mainframe Systems Programmer, Operator, IDMS Database Developer, and other functions requiring an in - depth knowledge of IBM's MVS and VM operating systems including ACF - 2, JCL, SMP/E, User Exits, etc. Developed channel programs to access DASD devices and perform VTOC management, developed JES2 User Exits, performed operating system installations and upgrades, migrated BAL code - base to 32 - bit assemblers, among technical responsiblities.
EDUCATION
| Boston University, Boston, MA Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, 1989, Cum Laude |