Leonard Thompson

About Leonard Thompson

OBJECTIVETo acquire an opportunity to work in a team environment focused on processing data opportunities into information solutions. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS• Over 8 years of experience as systems analyst with focus in business software and systems.• Strong background working with clients, designers, and programmers to identify requirements, provide cost analysis, assist with creating user interfaces and develop implementation timelines.• In-depth understanding of project lifecycle, including all phases of system and software development.• Proven track record in testing, quality assurance, and networking.• Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Develop, map, test and implement EDI documents using knowledge of standards and business systems• Conduct tests and enable trading partners to send and receive EDI documents• Process failed documents and troubleshoot problems including communication, mapping, failures and issues• Work with trading partners to resolve EDI issues• Manage supplier and customer EDI/XML/CSV relationships and integrations• Provide EDI support for customers and internal users• Work with external consultants or business partner representatives to complete EDI projects• Participate in all design discussions and provide high level design inputs• 8+ years in an EDI developer/systems analyst role • Experience with ANSI X12 standards• Expertise with the Sequel Server• Expertise with Informatica• Knowledge of various connectivity solutions (VAN,AS2,SFTP,XML) • Transaction set requirements: 837,834• Proven record of good judgment in solving problems and handling challenges • Ability and desire to work with technical and non-technical internal teams and clients

Experience

1. Sr Systems Analyst

   UPMC

   Jan 2011 — Present

   SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:•Strong background working with clients, designers, and programmers to identify requirements, provide cost analysis•Assist with creating user interfaces and develop implementation timelines•In-depth understanding of project lifecycle, including all phases of system and software development•Develop, map, test and implement EDI documents using knowledge of standards and business systems•Evaluate design and technical layouts for purposes of data mapping, integration analysis, scripting, testing and software conversion•Collaboration with internal and external development team(s) to ensure that the proposed solution addresses all of the client’s business requirements•Demonstrated knowledge of ANSI specifications (ANSI 834, 835, 837, 820, 277) and ability to determine ANSI related problems/errors•Perform quality review checks on project deliverables•Import or Export, research and interpret ANSI X12 files coming from various sources. Formats include: 837I, 837P and 834Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:•ECMap subject matter liaison to outside vendors and providers with regard to the UPMC Health Plan\'s EDI functionality and process•Experience using office software tools such as MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, MS Outlook, Power point and Visio•Database Management Training and experience: Sequel Server, Informatica, MS Access•Ability to work with stakeholders to assess potential risks•Ability to analyze existing tools and databases and provide software solution recommendations•High-level experience in methodologies and processes for managing large scale databases•Demonstrated experience in handling large data sets and relational databasesEDUCATION:Master of Business Administration (MBA)- Concentration: Project ManagementCarlow University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bachelor of Science – Cum Laude Graduate: Information Management – Concentration: System DevelopmentCarlow University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Education

• Carlow University

  BS, Information Management

  1992 — 1994

• Carlow University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management

  2017 — 2019