BBS, Inc. 

Putting the information and technology pieces together....to build your strategic future.


 

Professional Experience at KeySpan (formerly Boston Gas Company):

Return to Previous Page

From To Accomplishment

Sep-96

Feb-97

  • Systems Planning, Integration and Implementation of the Voicelink II Upgrade. This included full integration of the system onto the IP network, use of FTP for automated file transfers, ability to perform multiple calling jobs simultaneously from multiple mainframe download files. Also included a Meter Change (ERT) extract for scheduling meter changes / upgrades.

Aug-94

Dec-94

  • Analysis, Design, Development and Implementation of a Transportation / Demand Billing application. This PB v3 / Oracle interfaced with various Meter Reading Oracle database as well as the CSS system via API calls the 3270 emulator. The application calculated all Demand Billing Charges, tracked nominations, produced bills and management reports. Eliminated 6 full-time positions and improved accuracy by 100%.  See Demo!

Jul-94

Dec-94

  • Analysis, Design, Development and Implementation of a Legal Complaint Tracking Application. This PB 3 / Oracle based application allowed the internal Legal Department to manage their Claims and Court appearances. Performed workflow functions by utilizing various Complaint statuses to determine next action required and due date.  See Demo!

Jul-94

Sep-94

  • Analysis, Design, Development and Implementation of a Hardware/Software Asset Tracking Application. This PB 3 / Oracle based application allowed the various Help Desk technicians to manage a centralized Hardware / Software Inventory database.

Jul-94

Jul-94

  • Enhance and Run GEMS System

May-94

Jun-94

  • Installation and Configuration of Attachmate Gateways. Rollout of the Extra 3270 Emulator to 250 client workstations.

Mar-94

Mar-94

  • Installed the first Production Oracle Server on a Netware Platform. Configured SQLNet for IPX protocol on the server and connected various clients to the server over the client's WAN.

Mar-94

Mar-94

  • Developed and Implemented the first Production PowerBuilder Application - The Billing Verification Application.  See Demo!

Jan-94

Feb-94

  • 90 - IBM PS/2 System Upgrades using Reply System Boards

Jan-94

Sep-96

  • Analysis, Design, Development and Implementation of a mission-critical Mains Authorization System. This dBASE IV application allowed the Engineering department to manage all of the Gas Mains throughout the metropolitan Boston Area. Project Phases I & II included conversion of the existing dBASE data into the new database structure, tracking of Mains Service, issuance of Mains Service Reports, tracking Open Service (Form 261) requests, etc.

Nov-93

Feb-94

  • Analysis, Design, Development and Implementation of a Billing Verification System for independently verifying the results of the mainframe Billing Run. This PB v3 / Oracle application performed the same set of calculations (including rounding, etc.) performed by the mainframe billing system. Various test cases were verified daily between the PB Bill Calc and Mainframe Bill Calc. Variances of $0.01 were unacceptable.

Jan-93

Jun-94

  • Analysis, Design, Development and Implementation of all of the required functionality for the 1993 Rate Case. This project involved performing major system modifications to their custom Billing System a COBOL / II IDMS/R application to support the requirements of Gas Adjustment Factor based on temperature conditions and the wholesale cost of gas.

Nov-92

Jul-93

  • Analysis, Design, Development and Implementation of the GEMS System. This mainframe application developed in COBOL/II and IDMS/R allowed the Marketing and Rate departments to determine compliance with Energy Conservation Regulations.

Oct-92

Dec-92

  • Implementation of Digital Systems VoiceLink Call Management System. Involved working with the vendor to integrate the system into the environment at Boston Gas. Included creating and transferring extract files to the UNIX-based system via SNA. Also included integrating the PC's into the Token-ring network and VoiceLink system.

Aug-92

Aug-96

  • Memory and Hard Drive Sales & Upgrades; Performed the necessary steps to roll out a NetWare VLM upgrade across 250 users; Multi-site Support for WAN and LAN hardware / software.

Aug-92

Aug-92

  • Install 30 Secretary Memory Upgrades in evening hours.

Aug-92

Aug-92

  • Develop SQL Queries; Assist Engineering Dept with queries from new mainframe (IDMS/R) Master Directory database.

Aug-92

Oct-92

  • Rate-Specific GAF Project. Analysis, design and implementation of a new Rate system. Required numerous modifications to major components of large custom-designed application.

Jun-92

Jun-92

  • Provided intensive company-wide training to various groups within the company on a new custom-designed mainframe Customer Service application.

Jan-92

Jun-92

  • Setup and Configure 31 new PC's. Including transferring files and re-installing and re-configuring user applications. Customized with user DOS user menu to run applications and load files.

Nov-88

Jan-92

  • CSS System IDMS, ADS/O, etc. Primary architect of Financial Engine, Cash processing, System Integration Test Phase, Production Planning, Tracked Database, 2 month on-site Production support, Controls, Massive Project, Designed and Developed the Master Directory application, Initial Database Design, "One-Bill" Concept

 Top    •    Return to Previous Page


Send mail to webmaster@bbsystems.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Version 2.3 Last modified: 10/08/02