James Bowman is a senior IT analyst with over 28 years of experience at Caterpillar specializing in software development and support across mainframe, network, and web-based applications. He has extensive experience analyzing user requirements and developing effective long-term system solutions. Bowman has spearheaded development and support of critical systems such as supplier capacity planning and materials cost systems. He is viewed as the subject matter expert for multiple key applications and has a proven track record of streamlining processes and contributing to productivity improvements.

1. JAMES BOWMAN
bowman_james_a@cat.com ● 309-222-5187
SENIOR IT ANALYST
Interpret User Requirements ● Diverse Technical Knowledge ● System Analysis & Solutions
Senior Application Analyst with 28 years of experience at Caterpillar specializing in software development and support
for a range of mainframe, network, and web-based applications. Well-versed in analyzing data and user requirements,
and then translating these into effective, long-term system solutions through new development and process
improvement. Consistently produce high-quality results along with a pattern of team collaboration, strong
communications, documentation, and technical skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Application Development User Acceptance Testing Cross-FunctionalCollaboration
SystemAnalysis&Modification Interface Implementation Multi-PlatformExperience
StrategicPlanning&Rollout User Requirements&Specifications Certified CaterpillarGreenBelt
Problem-Solving|Solutions ContinuousSystemImprovement Diverse Technical Proficiencies
 Viewed by colleagues as the development and support Subject Matter Expert for multiple key applications
 Proven skills in design, planning, testing, and maintenance of mainframe, network, and online environments
 Contributed to productivity by streamlining the volume transfers and acting as liaison to Caterpillar Japan
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CATERPILLAR – East Peoria,Illinois–5/2011 to Present
SENIOR APPLICATION ANALYST |Manufacturing& SupplyChain
Spearheaded full-cycle development and ongoing support of critical business processessuch as the Supplier Capacity
Planning Lite system, Storeroom Management (WX) system, Corporate Logistics Information Reporting system (CLIRS),
andthe DirectMaterialsCostEffectivenesssystem(DMCE).Alignedwithuserstocompletein-depthUAT(UserAcceptance
Testing). Demonstrated expertise in implementing effective batch and WX online system modifications and new
development to safeguard functionality and dependability.
Key Accomplishments:
 Successfullyarchitected and rolled out interfaces for SCP Lite application for 15 facilities across CAT Mexico and
Asia/Pacific.
 Created and executed enhancements to significantly reduce monthly file transfers from 1400 to 100.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE(CONTINUED)
CATERPILLAR – East Peoria,Illinois –6/1995 to 5/2011
PROGRAMMER ANALYST II & APPLICATION ANALYST III | QualitySystems|DecisionSupport| ProcurementMainframe
Focused on application development while serving as the principal support and SME for a wide range of applications,
including the Supplier Product Data, Corporate Logistics InformationData Base (CLIDB), Corporate Logistics Information
Reporting (CLIRS), and Direct Materials Cost Effectivenesssystems. Leveraged technical expertise,implementingsystem
improvements and development batch and web-based systems.
Key Accomplishments:
 PointpersonregardingSPDsystemdevelopment andsupportoverthe course of 15 years,ensuringsystemintegrity
and top notch performance.
 Initiated effective improvements, allowing CLIDB Data Warehouse to debut the use of automated DB2 thread
termination and mitigate deadlocks while loading critical tables.
 Liaised directly with the Caterpillar Japan contact to integrate their interfaces into CLIDB Data Warehouse.
ADDITIONAL CATERPILLAR EXPERIENCE
PROGRAMMER ANALYST II, Quality Systems – 1994 to 1995
PROGRAMMER ANALYST I, Financial Systems – 1990 to 1994
PROGRAMMER ANALYST, Professional Systems – 1986 to 1990
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Business Management
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY, Peoria, Illinois
Associate of Applied Arts in Accounting & Computer Science
ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE, East Peoria, Illinois
Certified Caterpillar Green Belt
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
SUPPORT TOOLS | COBOL ● IBMUtilities ●FileAid ● Xpediter ● DB2 ● QMF ● IMS ● VSAM ● QuikJob ● AJS ● ChangeMan
LANGUAGES | COBOL/e ● SQL ● MVS JCL | Jes3 ● TSO/e CLIST ● ISPF Dialog Manager
ENVIRONMENT | IBM Mainframe ● Network