RE: Mainframe - COBOL, DB2, IMS Etc.

  • From: "Stanzel, Susan - Kansas City, MO" <susan.stanzel@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:02:44 -0500

Hi Aran,

I programmed in COBOL and most of the other stuff you did from my first job on 
August 9th until March of 2006. In 2004 I took a Java course at our local 
community college. I work for the United States Department of Agriculture in 
Kansas City, Missouri. I have been training in Java since being transferred to 
this division. I also help with Section 508 web questions. Please get on the 
program-java list on freelists and tell us about your travel to Sun 
certification. If you can't do that, please continue this thread to explain 
things like how much time it took you to take the test, how was your blindness 
accomidated, and what study material did you use. Obviously, I feel the need 
for us old folks with COBOL is out dated. Everything here is being migrated to 
Java.

Susie Stanzel

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[mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Homme, James
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 7:17 AM
To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Mainframe - COBOL, DB2, IMS Etc.

Hi Aran,
I work for Bender Consulting Services, http://www.benderconsult.com/ I sent a 
note to our office to ask of we have any mainframe openings in your area. That 
was before I saw this note about your Java certification. If you want to send 
me your resume, I will forward it to our recruiters to see if we can help you.

Jim

Jim Homme,
Usability Services,
Phone: 412-544-1810. Skype: jim.homme
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-----Original Message-----
From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
[mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Aran A
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 7:16 PM
To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Mainframe - COBOL, DB2, IMS Etc.


Alex, thank you very much!

More than 3 years ago, I took and I was certified in Sun Certified Java
Programmer (SCJP), but, after I was certified, I did not think that I was
capable of writing anything more than very simple Java programs.

I thought that the following course probably can help me with achieving
employment as a >Net programmer, specially with the internship at the end:

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer


Program Description: The training is designed to educate the individual in
computer programming and prepare the individual to work as a programmer at a
business that has a computer network. The course is divided into three
training modules: an introduction to programming; the .Net programming
environment; development; followed by an internship.
The first module combines an introduction to the Eclipse development
environment and the Java programming language. The second module focuses on
the .Net programming environment. Languages and environments taught include
C sharp, XML, SQL, Visual Studio, SOAP, and WCF. The third module is a
follow up to the academic instruction. Individuals work on development
projects which serve to pull the diverse elements of the programming courses
into a cohesive understanding of programming. Successful completion of the
course will result in five Microsoft certifications: four Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialists (MCTS) and one MCPD.


What do you think?



Other responses, and opinions are welcome!



Regards,

               Aran



----- Original Message -----
From: "Alex Midence" <alex.midence@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 6:01 PM
Subject: Re: Mainframe - COBOL, DB2, IMS Etc.


> Hi,
>
> Everything I have read so far has Java as the number 1 most popular
> language to learn because it is object-oriented and multiplatform.  I
> am sure those on the list who are actively programming right now can
> give you more experience-based answers but I've been exploring this as
> a potential field for the last few months and doing a lot of research
> on the best directions in which to go.  So far, it appears that Java
> is a must-know for anyone with c# and other .net languages right on
> its heals like VB and asp.  If you are going to do web development,
> then php, javascript, and either python or perl are what you need to
> learn.
>
> Try doing a search on Craigslist in your area using keywords like
> developer, java, .net, c# web developer senior developer ETC.  That
> will give you an idea of what might be out there in your area.  And,
> of course, there is always c++ which never goes out of style and is
> probably used on some of the main frames you have used.
>
> Sorry to hear about your job.  I hope you find something else soon.
>
> Alex M
> Ps.  Here's an interesting link you might find helpful:
>
> http://regulargeek.com/2009/02/11/what-programming-language-should-i-learn/
>
> On 10/11/10, Aran A <aran351@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> In the last 23 years I worked as a mainframe programmer (COBOL, DB2, IMS,
>> EASYTRIEVE, IBM Utilities etc.).
>>
>> Due to a merger, and many jobs outsourced to India, I was laid off.
>>
>> My question to all of you who are employed as a mainframe programmer, or
>> was
>> employed in recently as a mainframe programmer.
>>
>> Do you know, or believe that there is a future for a blind mainframe
>> programmer in the current employment market, or mainframe programming is
>> behind us.
>>
>> I must make up my mind either to continue pursuing a mainframe
>> programming
>> position in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, or better upgrade my
>> skill
>> sets, and learn Microsoft SQL Server, and .NET languages.
>>
>> Any opinion and advice that you may provide me, will be greatly
>> appreciated!
>>
>> Thank you very much!
>>
>> Regards,
>>            Aran
>>
>> P.S. If I decided to upgrade my skills, I am interested in learning
>> languages that will increase my chance to be hired as a programmer.  If
>> you
>> believe that there are better languages than the .NET and Microsoft SQL
>> Server, and you know of a place where I can learn those languages, please
>> let me know.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>>
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