Aaron Branham
@aaronbranham
Senior software developer specializing in mainframe insurance systems and Assembler/JCL improvements.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Software Developer focused on supporting and improving Protective’s Inforce policies system, Life-Comm (LFCM). Since June 2019, I’ve worked on the LFCM Cycle team, providing support, updates, and improvements, and I periodically provide on-call support for a nightly batch cycle and a real-time daily system.
I use IBM Assembler and JCL as my primary languages, along with COBOL and Easytrieve. I work in a semi-agile process with daily standups and a story board, and I’ve been trusted to train and mentor new hires and interns. I’ve also earned a Highly Effective rating in 2020, 2023, and 2025.
My path started as an Intern May 2018–August 2018, where I was trained on the Life-Comm (LFCM) maintenance system for over 3 million active policies and contributed to a hackathon project to improve Protective’s career website. I later served as a Part-Time Software Developer (August 2018–Spring 2019) while continuing to build my mainframe expertise, and I strengthened my foundation through a B.S. in Computer Information Systems, including Java, C++, Python, and COBOL, plus Scrum-focused agile study.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Supports the LFCM Cycle team with ongoing support, updates, and improvements for the Inforce policies system. Provides on-call support for nightly batch cycles and a real-time daily system, using Assembler and JCL along with COBOL and Easytrieve.
Trained in IBM Assembler and JCL and supported Life-Comm (LFCM), the life insurance maintenance system for active policies. Participated in the Cycle team’s maintenance work and contributed ideas for Protective’s career website during an intern hackathon.
Provided continuous system updates while growing knowledge of mainframe systems as part of the LFCM work. Split time between remote work and the Birmingham office.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Liberty University
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, Biblical Studies
2024 -
Activities and societies: Graduate studies in biblical theology and interpretation; courses include Biblical Hebrew, Old Testament, New Testament, and theology (began Fall 2024).
In progress: Master of Arts in Biblical Studies focusing on biblical theology and interpretation, including work in Old and New Testament studies.
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Systems
Activities and societies: Dean's List award for high GPA; participated in and won a programming contest; studied Java, C++, Python, and COBOL; coursework included agile development and Scrum.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems at Jacksonville State University, with recognition for academic excellence.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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