Rafael Flores
About Rafael Flores
Rafael Flores is a QA Programmer Analyst and Engineer at EmblemHealth, where he has worked since 2007. He specializes in troubleshooting CICS bottlenecks, developing automation code, and ensuring compliance with data encryption standards.
Work at EmblemHealth
Rafael Flores has been employed at EmblemHealth since 2007, serving as a QA Programmer Analyst / Engineer. In this role, he has contributed to various projects aimed at improving program execution and data management. His responsibilities include troubleshooting and resolving CICS bottlenecks during testing and pre-production phases, ensuring that programs run smoothly. Additionally, he has engineered a data encryption process to maintain compliance with PHI regulations during internal testing.
Education and Expertise
Rafael Flores studied at CUNY Bronx Community College, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Data Processing/Accounting from 1978 to 1980. He obtained an A.A.S. degree during his time at the college. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in data processing, which he applies in his current role as a QA Programmer Analyst / Engineer.
Background
Rafael Flores has extensive experience in programming and quality assurance, particularly in the context of CICS and data management. His work involves authoring Command level CICS programs that undergo rigorous testing across multiple platforms. This experience has allowed him to enhance data implementation processes effectively. He has also developed REXX and Clist code to automate TSO dialog manager panels, which facilitates the execution of scheduled jobs for claims adjudication.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Rafael Flores has made significant contributions to the field of quality assurance and programming. He has successfully troubleshot and resolved CICS bottlenecks, which has improved program execution. His engineering of a data encryption process for PHI compliance demonstrates his commitment to data security. Additionally, his development of automation scripts has streamlined processes within EmblemHealth, showcasing his technical expertise.