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JOSE PRATES

@joseprates

Software Specialist at ADP Brazil Labs who developed COBOL features for legacy IBM mainframe systems and advised Java teams on integration.

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to work as a Software Specialist.

At ADP Brazil Labs, I analyzed and developed features for legacy IBM mainframe systems using COBOL, and supported their application development and maintenance. I also advised Java teams on mainframe topics to help integrate legacy and modern platforms.

Earlier, I contributed new features to IBM’s SERVERPAC software and developed systems for banking, financial management, inventory control, and newspaper sales. My work has also included supporting Continental Airlines’ COSMOS crew management system and converting Department of Veterans’ Affairs application code for Year 2000 compliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Specialist

ADP Brazil Labs

Feb 2019 - Jun 2026 (7 years 4 months)

Analyzed and developed new features for legacy IBM mainframe systems using COBOL. Advised Java development teams on mainframe topics and performed debugging and system-behavior analysis.

COBOL IBM Mainframe TSO IBM Developer Java Debugging Systems Analysis

Remote Trainer

Vauban IT Services

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)

Delivered remote COBOL and IBM mainframe training to technical audiences. Taught foundational and advanced COBOL, DB2 SQL, and command-level CICS programming.

COBOL IBM Mainframe DB2 SQL CICS Training

Consultant

JobMari Tec Infor Ltda

Feb 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Designed and developed a modular enterprise management system supporting financial management and inventory-control processes. Integrated multiple processes into a single enterprise solution.

Enterprise Systems Financial Management Inventory Control System Design

Software Engineer

IBM

Jul 2013 - Jan 2016 (2 years 6 months)

Contributed to IBM's supply chain software portfolio in a distributed engineering environment. Maintained existing SERVERPAC components and developed new features for the SERVERPAC development team.

ServerPac Distributed Systems Software Engineering Remote Collaboration

Consultant / Systems Analyst / Financial Systems Developer

CaixaRS / BADESUL / ZH Editora Jornalística SA

Jan 2006 - Dec 2013 (7 years 11 months)

Developed financial applications supporting budget management and operational risk management at BADESUL. Worked as a Systems Analyst for RBS ZH Editora Jornalística SA, supporting the newspaper single-copy sales system.

Financial Systems Budget Management Risk Management Systems Analysis

Software Engineer

EDS (Electronic Data Systems)

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 11 months)

Supported the COSMOS crew management system for Continental Airlines. Provided weekly on-call support to help ensure the stability of production operations.

Cosmos Crew Management Production Support On call Support

Systems Analyst

CaixaRS / BADESUL

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005 (1 year 11 months)

Developed a microcredit system that provided credit analysis data for individuals and low-income businesses.

Micro Credit Credit Analysis Systems Development

Software Engineer

IBM SDMS/NDRS

Jan 2004 - Dec 2004 (11 months)

Completed knowledge transfer activities in North Carolina, USA, to support IBM systems operations. Took responsibility for IBM's SAS-based management information system, integrating data across corporate systems.

SAS management information system Data Integration Knowledge transfer

Systems Analyst

RBS ZH Editora Jornalística SA

Jan 1999 - Dec 2004 (5 years 11 months)

Developed new functionality for the newspaper single-copy sales system in an IBM Mainframe environment.

IBM Mainframe Systems Development Sales Systems

Software Engineer

Department of Veterans' Affairs

Jan 1998 - Dec 1998 (11 months)

Reviewed and converted application code to ensure Year 2000 compliance. Built validation tools to verify code changes and protect module integrity.

Y2K Compliance Code Review Validation and Compliance Tools Mainframe

Programmer, Systems Analyst, Coordinator, and Project Manager

BANRISUL (Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul)

Jan 1978 - Dec 1996 (18 years 11 months)

Started IT career in the bank's production environment, gaining hands-on experience with operating systems. Maintained and enhanced systems supporting banking operations and developed essential banking systems including customer restriction, financial position, registration, and credit procedures guidance systems.

Banking Systems Mainframe Roscoe Credit Analysis Project Management Systems Analysis