Benjamin Teo Beng Poh
Summary
Highly experienced AS/400 (IBM i) professional with over 20 years of expertise in programming, system analysis, system administration, and project management. Proven track record in managing complex projects, ensuring system efficiency, and delivering high-quality solutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer /Technical Consultant
S&I Systems Pte Ltd/NXGEN Asia
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Provide systems-related infrastructure implementation and support
- Project management
- Log cases and work closely with vendors like IBM and Microsoft when issues needed escalation
- Major clients are Times Publishing Ltd, CPF Board, Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation, Sing Investment and Finance Ltd, CIMB Bank
IT Services Manager
Phillips Securities/RHB Securities
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Administered AS/400 systems for securities trading back-office applications
- Managed daily and monthly BAU tasks, user requests, and migration to NOVA (Windows/Oracle)
- Developed and supported RPG applications for securities trading
- Perform AS/400 system administration tasks, including user management, system security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring
IT Officer
Lim & Tan Securities
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Supported securities trading brokerage business on AS/400
- Developed new RPG programs and maintained existing applications
- Performed system administration tasks, including user management, job scheduling and generation of reports
- Business continuity planning and implementation
Analyst programmer
OCBC Securities Pte Ltd
08.2011 - 09.2015
- Analysed, developed, enhanced, and implemented AS/400 systems using RPG
- Ensured regulatory compliance and high system availability
- Collaborated with system administrators to optimize system performance
System Analyst
Singapore Exchange
08.1999 - 06.2009
- Analysed, designed, developed, enhanced, and supported AS/400 systems using RPG
- Gathered user requirements, documented specifications, and supervised contract programmers
- Managed and supported brokerages who uses the AS/400 Internet Trading Order Management system
Education
Specialist diploma - E-Commerce (IT Focus)
Nanyang Polytechnic
01-2003
Postgraduate Diploma - Computer Science
University of Malaya
01-1987
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Malaya
01-1986
Skills
- RPG IV
- COBOL
- CLP
- SQL
- Subfile programming
- Data file operations (CRUD)
- Program-defined files (PDFs)
- Integration with CL
- Error handling and debugging
- System configuration and setup
- User management
- System security
- Performance monitoring and optimization
- Backup and recovery
- Job scheduling and automation
- System upgrades and PTF installations
Key technical achievements
- Successfully implemented projects ensuring regulatory compliance and high system availability
- Adopted best programming practices like modular approach to programming and reusable programs, resulting in cost saving
- Develop and supported cross-platform systems
- Delivered solutions with strict adherence to agreed-upon timelines
Timeline
Senior Engineer /Technical Consultant
S&I Systems Pte Ltd/NXGEN Asia
09.2021 - 05.2024
IT Services Manager
Phillips Securities/RHB Securities
10.2017 - 08.2020
IT Officer
Lim & Tan Securities
10.2015 - 08.2017
Analyst programmer
OCBC Securities Pte Ltd
08.2011 - 09.2015
System Analyst
Singapore Exchange
08.1999 - 06.2009
Specialist diploma - E-Commerce (IT Focus)
Nanyang Polytechnic
Postgraduate Diploma - Computer Science
University of Malaya
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Malaya
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