Samantha Star Straf

Multi-language and cross-platform Programmer / Systems Analyst with 20+ years of experience across a diverse set of fields including Higher Education, Financials, Human Resources, Federal, and Web Design, is seeking a PeopleSoft or SQL developer position in the Alexandria or Washington, DC area.

• PeopleSoft versions: 4 through 9.1
• PeopleSoft modules: Student Administration, Financial Aid, Student Financial, Human Resources, Federal
• PeopleCode
• SQR/SQL
• COBOL
• HTML
• Java
• Pascal

• Secret Clearance (active)
• PeopleTools 8 Developer Certified Expert
  Oracle Certification September 2007
• Expanded Financial Aid award acceptance to include a second page of questions, replaced a paper form for 15,000 students annually, saving the university time and money and improving the student experience.
• Converted Transfer Credit courses and Transfer Equivalency rules for Student Records from a custom system to PSoft8.0, decided where to change policy vs modify PeopleSoft, preformed data conversion which included data mapping, scrubbing, validation, and end-user training.

Department of State Bureau of Human Resources

Washington, DC

Link Solutions, Inc (Contractor)

Conversion Analyst /Data Architect

• Data mapping for PeopleSoft 8.8 to 9.1 upgrade
• Determine delivered upgrade process and determine if correct for client.
• Analyze and Document data changes between versions to assist client in decisions
• Create the data dictionary and mapping between PeopleSoft version 8.8 and 9.1
• Work with functional analysts to resolve data mapping issues.
• Identify and analyze data conversion anomalies and propose corrective action.
• Identify inbound and outbound interface requirements and map changes between versions.
• Create, track and update conversion documents on SharePoint site.

The Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies

Washington, DC

The Collier Group (Contractor)

Database Specialist

• Prepared existing PeopleSoft implementation for conversion into new system.
• Created data dictionary of current system usage.
• Updated existing systems to better use installed technology.
• Streamlined processes to take advantage of advanced reporting technology.
• Researched data inconsistencies to facilitate conversion.
• Passed Common Access Card background check.

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Information Technology, Enterprise Administrative Systems

Sr. Programmer / Architect

• Developed KU customizations to support staff, faculty, and 30,000 students.
• Participated in all stages of the development cycle. Worked with a functional team to gather requirements and determine the best solution between delivered system and various modification options; wrote technical specifications; coded record, page, and PeopleCode changes; coordinated user testing; delivered documentation; and provided end-user training.
• Updated look and feel of PeopleSoft online system to conform to university web standards of colors, fonts, and images. This required learning Application Designer's version of stylesheet, HTML objects, and branding.
• Updated the diploma delivery request postcard system to a self service form that is used by 3,000 graduates and alumni annually.
• Implemented Financial Aid module, which included writing a program to compare and move setup tables between test databases and helped debug equation engine programs.
• Re-implemented Human Resources from version 4 to 7.6 which included evaluation of previous page and report customizations.
• Customized Human Resources Benefits including Faculty Tenure Tracking and VTSA.
• Created system interfaces between PeopleSoft systems and external databases such as student card system, in-house advising system, and housing. Each involved custom records and SQR programs to extract and load data between systems.

The Kansas Event Data System (KEDS)
Center for the International Political Analysis

Lawrence, KS

Programmer Consultant

• Updated KEDS_Count Utility from a command line C program to a web based Java program.
• Update allowed for both Windows and Macintosh platform use.
• Added user flexibility.

University of Illinois

Urbana, IL

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES)
Information Technology and Communication Services (ITCS)

Network Analyst

• Maintained four teaching and student labs at the Academic Computing Facility (ACF), a multi-platform environment.
• Supported OS/2, NT, and Macintosh operating systems.
• Designed and maintained site and college web pages.
• Solved hardware and software problems that occurred during class usage.
• Installed software and enhanced software performance.
• Interacted daily with lab users, lab monitors, staff, and faculty to determine their needs and the best use of lab resources.

Gelber Group

Chicago, IL

Chicago Board of Trade

Systems Analyst, Research and Development / Clearing

• Developed programs for trade accounting, commission, basis trading, and fund tracking.
• Created clearing operations with GMI software.
• Administered AS/400 in 20 hour a day usage environment.
• Responsible for machine and software maintenance, personnel training, and software evaluation.

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

McCormick School of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

• Programming, system design, accounting
• Dean's List
• GPA in major 3.63/4.00

PeopleSoft Training

• HR: Introduction to HR (7.5), Introduction to Benefits (7.5)
• SR: Introduction to Student Administration (7.6), Student Records I & II (7.6), Transfer Credit Setup (8.0), Transfer Credit Processing (8.0)
• SF: Student Financials Fundamentals (8.0)
• FA: Using Financial Aid (8.0), Financial Aid Term Issues (7.6), Financial Aid Awarding Suite (8.0), Financial Aid Loan Processing Suite (8.0), Restricted Aid (8.0), Printing Perkins Loan Promissory Notes (8.0)
• Developer: PeopleTools Foundation (7.5), Tools I & II (8.12 Delta,8.4 Delta, 8.48), Application Designer (8.4 Delta), PeopleCode (7.5, 8.44) , XML Publisher for PeopleSoft (8.48), Application Engine/Mass Change (7.5), SQA for PeopleTools (7.5), SQL/SQR for PeopleSoft (7.5), Application Engine (8.12), Integration Tools (8.12, 8.48), Introduction to Workflow (8.4), 3C Engine & Mass Change (8.0)

Aspect Security

Secure Java EE Application Development

University of Kansas Information Technology Training Web authoring series

 

Introduction; Intermediate; Tables, Frames, and Image Maps; Cascading Style Sheets Introduction; Forms; Perl

 

Higher Education User Group Conference

• 2008 Co-presenter: FFEL or DL: Letting the Student Choose
• 2006 Co-presenter: Enhanced Self-Service Award Acceptance
• 2006 Co-presenter: Upgrading to Campus Solutions 8.9 -- Finding Our Way Through Security

North Lawrence Improvement Association

Neighborhood Coordinator

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

• District 9W Computer Liaison Committee (1990, 1991)
• Outstanding Staff Officer, Information Services Flotilla 7-2 (1989)