Dan Alion

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About Dan Alion

I am a lead software engineer with expertise in DB2 database design and implementation on z/OS, Windows, and AIX. As a software developer, I’ve “done it all”. The net of this is I have a long track record producing high quality solutions on schedule, often as technical lead in those efforts. The breadth of my roles (developer, test manager, QA manager, development manager, tester, back to developer again) has made me very well rounded, able to fully appreciate the development process. Experienced in every phase of product development, including requirements gathering, design, development, all phases of testing, specifications, high quality user documentation, packaging, installation, subsequent customer support. Competencies include: • DB2 (for z/OS and LUW), SQL, triggers/UDFs/stored procedures • Sybase PowerDesigner (Data modeling, LDM, PDM, DDL) • IBM Mainframe, MVS/TSO ISPF Editor, CLISTs, SPUFI, SDSF, OpenText Exceed • Windows, Bat Files, PowerShell • XML • AIX, Shell Scripts, SMITTY • IBM: DataStage ETL / Cognos Business Analytics / MQ Series • Agile I have a positive attitude, like to “keep it light”, love to collaborate, but can work individually as well. I like to consider all ideas, regardless of source, on their own merit. Combined ideas often result in the ideal solution. I love a good mystery and have strong problem-solving skills, often employing complex SQL queries to research and narrow down a problem to the root cause. Years of customer support responsibility have developed strong support skills, able to calm tense situations and keep customers happy. I am highly organized and process-oriented with strong documentation skills, able to juggle numerous work items, yet keep attention to detail across the board and maintain high quality output. I like to automate repetitive processes, installation procedures, and tests to improve team efficiency and quality. Available to discuss new opportunities, please contact me at