Jan Thorslund
Business Analyst, Cobol Developer, Supporter, Tester and CSP-Driver (Card Project Manager)
Experience
Business Analyst, Cobol Developer, Supporter, Tester and CSP-Driver (Card Project Manager)
Nordea Bank Nordic
- Worked on the Card Simplification Programme (CSP) in the Local System Denmark (LSDK) department.
- Implemented a new Card System from Tietoevry in Oslo, Norway.
- Applied Scrum techniques and artifacts (stories, backlog) and Agile within development, DevOps, service management, change, incident and error handling.
- Used Atlassian JIRA/JQL/Kanban and Confluence for feature creation and user stories.
Global Technical Mainframe Specialist
BMC UK Finanz Informatik / Sparkassen
- Worked with AMI DevX Code Pipeline (ISPW) 22.x and other BMC mainframe products.
- Developed and delivered training for Finanz Informatik in Münster, Germany.
- Migrated source control from BMC Endevor to BMC Code Pipeline and BMC Code Debug in Eclipse Workbench and IDz.
- Planned, established and coded Eclipse IDz Cobol student applications for testing and training.
- Prepared and ran PowerPoint trainings and demos for approximately 750 employees.
Modernization and Migration Consultant
Andersen Lab
- Managed tender for COBOL to Java modernization and migration.
- Handled migration, decommission and release/deployment management for >50 COBOL v4 systems with >1 million lines on z/OS Z14.
- Estimated new COBOL compilation from v4 to v6.4 on z/OS Z17.
Cobol SME and Developer
Commerz-bank DXC
- Updated and enhanced Avale Garantien/CoDOKA system for credit, securities, depot and trade finance.
- Served as Cobol SME and Cobol/PL-1 developer using IBM z/OS, IBM Cobol v4.2–v6.3, MicroFocus Cobol, RDz, Eclipse IDz.
- Managed source and release control with RTC, CI/CD, CPD and DevOps tools.
- Installed Checkpoint/Restart, unit and module testing with IBM z/UNIT and ALM Octane.
- Applied Agile Scrum with daily stand-ups and bi-weekly sprint reviews.
- Handled Easytrieve, change management and incident handling in JIRA/Kanban and Confluence.
- Created new features and user stories in JIRA.
Mainframe Consultant
UniCredit & Bank Austria
- Maintained and updated DTM (DataTransMission) project for cash/card payments via CAMT, SWIFT, PACS, PAIN.
- Set up client connections through MQ, NextShell Server Center and Connect:Direct.
- Developed and corrected JCL procedures and jobs, updated node names and APIs.
- Automated workload scheduling with CA 7 and handled abends.
- Analyzed SMF records and SVC dumps for optimization.
- Registered tickets and incidents in ServiceNow and MetaMon, performed testing and file comparisons.
Cobol SME for Transition / Modernisation / Deployment
IBM Denmark / DB Schenker
- Transitioned a monolithic TMS from IBM AS/400 iSeries to Java microservices on AWS via Cobol pseudo code deciphering and transformation.
- Developed Python and Java components and designed new APIs.
- Used Jira Service Desk, Confluence, GIT, GitLab, GitHub and Agile with daily stand-ups and sprint reviews.
SAFe Practice Consultant and Business Analyst
Fiducia & GAD IT AG
- Designed and updated batch and online Cobol applications for Meldewesen 2019 regulatory reporting.
- Conducted SDF design, backend and web application testing (UAT, SIT).
- Managed release, deployment and implementation, updated and created new APIs.
- Integrated backlog changes and supported operation under DevOps, CI/CD, CPD, SDLC, Scrum/Agile and SAFe.
- Developed in PL/1 and Cobol using SWT01, SWT05, DB2, SQL, VSAM, CICS on z/OS.
- Performed file transfers (SFTP, FTP, Connect:Direct) and updated JCL and REXX procedures.
- Managed documents in SharePoint and incidents in HP Service Manager, HP Quality Center, HP ALM, HP ITSM.
Senior Project Manager
Nordea Bank Nordic
- Led project I&O Vizier #21 Password Policy and #13 Cloud Governance and Transformation.
- Implemented password policy for HP NonStop and servers using RACF, AD, IAM, BMC Remedy, SoD and production gate.
- Coordinated with legal on GDPR and regulatory compliance (EU, ECB, DPA, FSA, PUL).
- Managed cloud risk, auditing, SaaS, AWS and other cloud services using Skyhigh network tool.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings and weekly steering committee reporting.
- Employed ITIL, SCM, SDLC, Agile/Scrum, CPD, CI/CD, Atlassian Jira Service Desk and Confluence.
- Oversaw contract management and configuration in CMDB and SharePoint.
Program and Infrastructure Manager
Nordea Bank Nordic
- Led Transition Project Tutankhamen for data center move, network planning, security and operations.
- Managed release, change, problem, service and delivery, SCM, asset management, SNA/VTAM, TCP/IP and knowledge transfer.
- Migrated mainframe, client server and midrange systems, insourced DB2 databases and Cobol applications.
- Coordinated test scenarios (UAT, SIT), cutover of >120 employees and merger of HR systems.
- Used ITIL, SoW, Agile/Scrum, Jira Service Desk, Confluence, SharePoint, BMC Remedy and CMDB.
- Participated in disaster recovery, business continuity, risk management and crisis management.
- Reported to steering committee and facilitated workshops.
Cobol SME, Project Manager and Team Lead
VW
- Managed transition and outsourcing of IBM mainframe Vehicle, TMS, DMS and logistics systems to Tech Mahindra.
- Led L1/L2 support move, documentation and API ownership as Product Owner.
- Designed test plans (UAT, SIT), backlog analysis, development in Cobol, Assembler, PL/1 with CICS, SDF and Transaction Gateway.
- Handled release, deployment, change/problem management, service and delivery management.
- Oversaw incident management, business continuity, configuration management and ITSM asset setup.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer and translation from German to English and workshops with stakeholders.
- Used HP Service Manager, HP ALM, Quality Center, FTP/SFTP, Connect:Direct and CA Easytrieve.
Solution Architect, Business Analyst, Cobol SME and Developer
BankData
- Served as solution architect and business analyst on Kredit Erhverv securities project.
- Designed programs, batch and online Cobol development, testing (UAT, SIT), release/deployment and integration.
- Employed Waterfall, SDLC, Agile and DevOps tools with daily sprint reviews and Jira Service Desk.
- Used SOA for host and XML services, Xpediter, IBM PD tools, z/OS, MVS, TSO/ISPF, SCLM, Cobol, PL/1, DB2, SQL, VSAM and CICS.
- Managed file transfers (FTP, SFTP, Connect:Direct) and internal release system Boks.
Solution Architect, Business Analyst, Cobol SME and Developer
BEC A/S
- Designed and developed mainframe integration with MQ for Salesforce, Calypso and Java applets for securities trading and reporting (Basel III, EMIR).
- Performed online and batch development, SDF design, testing (UAT, SIT), deployment and integration.
- Used COBOL, PL/1, Eclipse, JCL, JES2, DB2/SQL, VSAM, CA Endevor, Xpediter, File-Aid, CA Librarian and CICS on z/OS.
- Employed SOA, XML services, FTP/SFTP, Connect:Direct and Erwin for data modeling.
- Managed release and change in Endevor.
Test and Team Manager/Lead
IBM / DAK
- Led mainframe testing for DAKIDIS, DAKISS and iskv_21c at DAK/Bitmarck.
- Built automated test environments for batch and online Cobol systems, managed UAT and SIT.
- Handled incident/problem/change management and release/deployment/integration.
- Used Cobol, SWT Cobol Generator, SDF, JCL, JES2, DB2/SQL, VSAM, File-Aid, Beta91, QRM, CICS, HP Service Manager, HP ALM, Quality Center, FTP/SFTP, Connect:Direct.
Technical Solution Architect/Designer and Business Analyst/Developer
H&M
- Designed and developed EDI, POS, card, transfers, credit, loan, lending and accounting systems on DB2.
- Created and executed Perl test scripts and designed US market web-based card payment and order-to-cash processes.
- Managed incident/change/problem in HP Service Centre, HP ALM and Quality Center.
- Owned products, adjusted TMS, logistics and supply chain systems.
- Migrated DL/1 and IMS/DB/DC to DB2 and PL/1.
- Generated QlikView BI reports and regulatory financial reports using DB2 and SQL Server.
- Analyzed SMF records, used Agile with sprint reviews, Jira Service Desk, SOA and XML services.
- Developed on Cobol, PL/1, JCL, OPC, AQT/DB2 and CICS on z/OS.
- Managed file transfers with FTP, SFTP and Connect:Direct.
Technical Solution Architect/Designer and Business Analyst/Developer
Danske Bank
- Reviewed and enhanced Global Financial System (GFS) for depot and securities.
- Developed Cobol, PL/1, RDz and EGL solutions, SDF design, testing (UAT, SIT) and automation.
- Managed incident/change/problem in HP Service Manager, HP ALM and Quality Center.
- Developed SofGen RegReporter for US tax and regulatory securities reporting.
- Mapped and converted data to US GL standards.
- Used RBD/EGL, Codewright, Cobol, PL/1, Assembler, Eclipse, DB2/SQL, MQ, CICS, Endevor, FTP/SFTP, Connect:Direct.
Team Lead, Technical Solution Architect/Designer and Business Analyst/Developer
SEB Bank
- Designed and developed OLAP-based DWH system on z/OS.
- Used Cobol, DB2/SQL, VSAM, JCL, FTP/SFTP, Connect:Direct and Endevor.
- Performed application test (UAT, SIT) and release management.
- Analyzed SMF records.
Developer
Commerz-Bank
- Developed batch and online applications for FSA transaction monitoring and financial reporting (WpHG, MiFID1).
- Used Cobol, PL/1, DB2/SQL, SDF, IMS/DB/DC, CA Panvalet, File-Aid, Xpediter on MVS z/OS.
Project Manager, Development Manager and COBOL SME
Readers Digest
- Managed transition and modernization of Readers Digest mainframe applications for outsourcing to HCL.
- Updated, developed and maintained Cobol, Assembler and DB2 applications on AS/400.
- Handled translation, documentation, incident/change/problem and release management.
- Built file transfer via FTP and Connect:Direct.
Technical Solution Architect and Business Analyst/Developer
KBC Bank & Insurance
- Delivered SIS and party risk, commissions, depot/securities systems.
- Designed batch and online development, testing (UAT, SIT), deployment and integration.
- Used RDz, RBD/RAD EGL, RTC, EDT, Cobol, DB2/SQL, VSAM, IMS/DB/DC, MQ, CICS, FTP/SFTP, Connect:Direct.
- Managed release in Serena Changeman ZMF, BMC Catalog Manager and CA products.
Technical ITIL Project Manager, System Engineer, DBA and Service Delivery Manager
IBM A/S and Danske Bank
- Led merger of Sampo Bank into Danske Bank.
- Migrated mainframe and midrange software/hardware, data scaling, transition and decommission.
- Managed incident/change/problem and release processes.
- Planned with MS-Project and managed a team of >25 consultants.
- Performed SMF analysis and migrated legacy UNIX systems to HP servers.
Technical Solution Architect and Business Analyst/Developer
BEC A/S
- Updated FX market, SWIFT transactions, depot/securities and stock exchange systems.
- Designed and developed Cobol, PL/1, DB2/SQL, SDF, CICS on z/OS.
- Managed testing (UAT, SIT), release, deployment, decommission and integration.
- Used FTP/SFTP, Connect:Direct.
Technical Solution Architect and Business Analyst/Developer
KMD A/S
- Designed and developed Cobol, PL/1, DB2/SQL, VSAM, MQ and CICS online and batch systems.
- Managed UAT, SIT, release, deployment and integration.
- Automated output conversion to IBM OnDemand.
- Used Serena ChangeMan ZMF.
Solution Architect and Business Analyst/Developer
MultiData
- Optimized DB2/SQL performance for salary and accounting systems.
- Developed Cobol and SDF solutions, performed testing (UAT, SIT), release and integration.
- Analyzed SMF records.
Project Manager, Team Lead, Analyst and Developer
Zürcher Kantonal Bank
- Migrated >800 SAS programs from FastTrack to DataStore DB with SAS/SQL and DB2 access to Avaloq.
- Designed and developed Cobol, SDF, DB2/SQL and SAS online and batch systems.
- Managed testing (UAT, SIT), release, deployment and integration.
- Used FTP/SFTP, Connect:Direct and analyzed SMF records.
Technical Solution Architect and Business Analyst/Developer
Silkeborg Data
- Developed online and batch salary systems in Cobol, PL/1, DB2/SQL, SDF, MQ and CICS.
- Performed testing (UAT, SIT), release and integration.
- Analyzed RMF/SMF records.
Business Analyst/Developer and Release Manager
UBS AG
- Developed online and batch Cobol, DB2/SQL, SDF and CICS systems for SSP and GFD projects.
- Managed testing, UAT, SIT, release and change management under ITIL/SCM.
- Performed batch development in MicroFocus Cobol on Solaris and MQ integration.
- Analyzed SMF records.
Solution Architect and Business Analyst/Developer
Hypo Vereins Bank AG UniCredit
- Advised on mortgage, loan and securities web-based batch and online system.
- Designed, developed, tested (UAT, SIT), deployed and integrated Cobol, SDF, DB2/SQL, IMS/DB/DC and MQ interfaces on z/OS.
Solution Architect and Business Analyst/Developer
MIGROS AG
- Developed MicroFocus Cobol batch and online system on Sun Unix for goods delivery to MIGROS shops.
- Managed testing (UAT, SIT), release, deployment and integration on IDMS/DB.
Technical Solution Architect and Business Analyst/Developer
Unibank
- Designed and replaced legacy trade system with standard Front Capital System.
- Developed Cobol85, Delta Cobol and SQL interfaces on Tandem (HPNS) and IBM systems.
- Managed MQ interface between Copenhagen and Stockholm.
- Installed Y2K fixes on >3600 PCs and servers.
- Led web-based system for real estate agencies and SQL fundraising system.
Technical Solution Architect and Business Analyst/Developer
BankData
- Developed FX market and SWIFT transactions for Swedish banks and GIRO payments system.
- Designed, developed, tested and integrated Cobol, PL/1, SDF, DB2/SQL and CICS on z/OS.
- Used internal release system Boks.
Lotus Notes Consultant and Account Manager
CINET A/S
- Pre-sold, managed and installed Lotus Notes and Domino document handling systems.
- Handled project management, planning and resource estimation.
Consultant and Developer
Independent and Freelance Consultant
- Developed MS-Access applications and supported Windows systems.
- Deployed Concorde XAL and C5 (Navision) systems with installation, training and maintenance.
- Provided PC software/hardware support.
- Developed on IBM mainframes with RPG, Cobol, PL/1, SDF, DB2 and SQL.
Sales Manager
Olivetti A/S
- Managed team of three sales representatives covering banking and insurance customers.
Sales Representative and BS2000 System Engineer
Siemens A/S
- Sold mainframe and minicomputers to insurance customers.
- Managed BS2000, UDS and Cobol85 installations.
DP Manager
Teknisk Forlag A/S
- Led six-person department with IT budgeting and people management.
- Architected, developed, installed and maintained subscription and accounting systems.
- Migrated Texas Instruments Cobol and assembler applications to HP system.
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Insurance, Media and Entertainment, Retail, and Automotive.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Sales, and Customer Service.
Skills
Product Experience
- Ibm 390
- Ibm Z/os
- Ibm As/400
- Os/390 Mvs
- Z/os Mvs On Z/16
- Os/400
- Sun Solaris Unix
- Suse Linux
- Hp / Nonstop, Tandem
- Assembler
- Algol
- C++
- Cobol Codewright / Unix
- Cobol Generator Swt01-5
- Cobol Ibm V.4 + V.6
- Cobol Microfocus / Unix
- Cobol On Linux Pc
- Cobol85 / Tandem / Hpe
- Codewright (Borland Pc)
- Delta Cobol Hp
- Dl/1
- Fortran
- Ibm Rad/egl, Rtc, Rdz, Idz, Rbd And 4gl Edt
- Java
- Pl/1
- Rexx
- Rpg
- Sas Base
- Script/gml/html/perl
- Tacl + Tal (Tandem)
- Host Database And Sql + Ddl – Ibm
- File Systems And Sql/db2, Dbms, Rdbms
- Ims/db/dc
- Isam
- Vsam
- Vtam And Sna
- Idms
- Ibm Connect Direct
- Ibm Cics And Oltp
- Ibm Db2/sql Admin
- Ibm Db2/sql Qmf
- Ibm Eclipse Workbench
- Ibm File Manager
- Ibm File-aid Mvs/db2
- Ibm Iam-and Sod
- Ibm Jcl-and Jclgen
- Ibm Jes2 Batch Scheduler
- Ibm Opc And Tws (Tivoli)
- Ibm Pd Tools
- Ibm Qrm
- Ibm Racf Security
- Ibm Sdf-design
- Ibm Spufi - Sql
- Ibm Tso Clist
- Ibm Tso / Ispf
- Ibm Explorer For Z/os
- Ibm Visual Age / Pacbase
- Ca Easytrieve
- Ca Librarian
- Ca Panvalet
- Ca Spool
- Ca7 Workload Automation
- Ca Tpx Session Management
- Ca Unicenter
- Bmc Catalog Manager
- Bmc Code Debug
- Bmc Code Pipeline
- Bmc Compuware Abend-aid (Ami Devx Abend-aid)
- Bmc Endevor - Ispw
- Bmc Helix
- Bmc Remedy
- Bmc Ami Strobe
- Bmc Xpediter/tso – Debug
- Bmc Eclipse Ide
- Access Db2
- Api Generation
- Applconview (Serena)
- Aqt/db2
- Atlassian Confluence
- Atlassian Jira/jql/kanban
- Avaloq Stocktrade System
- Aws Cloud
- Beta91 – Beta Systems Software
- Beta92 – Z/os Jobmonitor
- Boks (Bankdata)
- Calypso Capital Market
- Changeman Zmf
- Ci:cd / Cpd
- Citrix
- Cisco Routers
- Clarity
- Crossref
- Data Manager
- Erwin Data Modeler
- Ftp And Sftp
- Git
- Gitlab
- Github
- Hp Itsm
- Hp Alm
- Hp Quality Center – Qc
- Hp Service Manager
- Metamon
- Midas
- Mifid Compliance
- Mq - Message Queue
- Ninjago
- Ninja
- Ondemand (Ibm)
- Qlikview For Sql/db2
- Quickref
- Sdlc
- Scm
- Waterfall
- Skyhigh Network Tool
- Smf Record Analysing
- Soa (Service Oriented Architecture)
- Startool Fdm 7.3.0
- Swift
- Fx Transactions
- Syncsort / Dfsort
- Saas – Software As A Service
- Tcpip
- Testdirector
- Unicode (Utf8)
- Weblogic
- Xedit For Z/os
- Xinfo – Horizont Gmbh
- Microsoft Pc Systems
- Ms Access
- Ms Active Directory (Ad)
- Ms Dos
- Ms Office 365
- Ms Office Home
- Ms Office Suite
- Ms Project
- Ms Sharepoint (Cms)
- Ms Sql Server
- T-sql
- Ms Sql With Crud
- Ms Visio Design Tool
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- Windows 7
- Windows Nt
- Windows Vista
- Windows Xp
- Lotus Notes
- Staroffice
- Oracle Pl/sql
- Python
- Java
Job Roles
- Application Designer
- Application Developer
- Business Developer
- Business Analyst - Ba
- Cloud Compliance Project Manager
- Compliance Analyst / Project Manager
- Dwh Management And Developer
- Independent Consultant
- It Solution Architect
- It Hr Consultant / Recruiter
- Mainframe Support
- System Engineer (Se)
- Team Lead
- Technical Business Analyst
- Technical Solution Architect
- Tester And Test Responsible
- Project Manager, Asset Management
- Pmo And Itil Related Management
- Bmc Codepipeline Instructor
- Change Management
- Delivery Manager
- Deployment Management
- Document Management
- Facilitating It Project Workshops
- Incident Management
- Infrastructure Project Manager
- Itsm In General
- Knowledge Transfer Manager
- Operational Integrator
- Password Security Project Manager
- Problem Management
- Process Engineer
- Program Manager
- Project Manager - Driver
- Project Manager – Itil V3
- Release Management
- Rollout Manager
- Senior Project Manager
- Service Delivery Manager – Sdm
- Itsm Manager
- Sme - Subject Matter Expert
- Sow – Statement Of Work
- Transformation Manager
- Transition Manager
Other Experience
- Agile, Safe And Scrum
- Cards, Payments, Transfers, Credit, Cash Etc.
- Cobol Sme
- Regulatory Reporting
- Depot/securities
- Servicenow
- Devops
- Sit And Uat (Testing)
- Stakeholder Management
Languages
Certifications & licenses
IBM ITIL V3 Project Manager
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