Phil Arthur
About Phil Arthur
Phil Arthur is a Senior Programmer/Analyst with extensive experience in software development and application support. He has worked for notable companies such as AT&T, Fidelity Investments, and currently Transamerica, employing structured coding techniques and providing 24/7 support.
Work at Transamerica
Phil Arthur has been employed at Transamerica as a Senior Programmer/Analyst since 2007. In this role, he utilizes structured coding techniques and full life-cycle development methodologies to manage software development projects. His responsibilities include providing 24/7 on-call support for production and Model Office environments, demonstrating reliability and commitment to operational excellence. He also participates in code reviews, ensuring that projects adhere to established quality and design standards. His expertise extends to job scheduling and workflow management, where he utilizes Control-M for tracking production job scheduling changes.
Previous Experience at AT&T
Before joining Transamerica, Phil Arthur worked at AT&T as a Consultant - Technical Manager with GE Consulting Services from 1983 to 1991. During his eight years at AT&T, he gained valuable experience in technical management and consulting, contributing to various projects that enhanced his skills in software development and project oversight.
Experience at Fidelity Investments
Phil Arthur served as a Programmer/Analyst at Fidelity Investments for one year, from 2014 to 2015. In this position, he further developed his programming skills and contributed to the development and support of applications within the organization, leveraging his extensive background in software development.
Education and Expertise
Phil Arthur holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Dallas, which he completed from 1992 to 1995. He also studied Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds from 1974 to 1978. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in software development, particularly in technologies such as COBOL II, JCL, and DB2 SQL, underpins his expertise in developing and supporting applications for the Claims team.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Phil Arthur employs structured coding techniques and full life-cycle development (SDLC) methodologies in his software development projects. His technical skills include extensive experience with COBOL II, JCL, and DB2 SQL, which he utilizes in developing and supporting applications. He is also proficient in job scheduling and workflow management, using Control-M to track production job scheduling changes.