OBJECTIVE:
Opportunities in operating system technical support.
SUMMARY:
Thirty-one years experience with operating system support, network design, network support and systems programming in large mainframe installations at progressively higher levels of responsibility. Senior specialist in data communication and networking. Extensive experience with SNA and TCP/IP networking, and integration of multi-platform networks. Extensive experience in general systems programming, especially in use of SMP/E for software installation and maintenance. Working knowledge of UNIX/AIX and DEC VMS environments.
EDUCATION: BS Civil Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, 1978, Honors.
software:
SMP/E: Extensive experience in software installation and maintenance using SMP/E, including preparation of USERMOD’s. Thorough understanding of the system update structure implemented via SMP/E.
MVS TCP/IP: Strong experience with installation, customization, and troubleshooting of IBM MVS TCP/IP. This includes setup of the basic TCP/IP address space, server address spaces, IP routing, and network connectivity through OSA adapters, Cisco CIP router interfaces, and 3172 ICU’s. Strong skills in analysis of packet traces.
ACF/VTAM: In-depth knowledge of all aspects of installation and customization of VTAM. This includes planning, network definition, APPN, VTAM tables (MODE, LOGON, and USS), route specifications, and user exits. Very strong problem determination skills including analysis of VTAM/GTF traces.
NETVIEW: Installation of Netview. Customization including CLISTS, and message automation.
IBM AIX: Working knowledge with support of AIX. Especially strong in TCP/IP networking, use of the AIX queue system, and setup and maintenance of Nameservice on an AIX system. Familiar with use of SMIT. Extensive C-Shell scripting to support installation of an inventory system.
Tivoli STORAGE MANAGER: Installation, configuration, and support for the TIVSM backup server.
DEC/VMS: Experience with setup and customization of system, installation of software (ECO) patches, installation of third party software, and Multinet TCP/IP setup and customization.
Candle Super/Session and CA/TPX: Extensive experience with installation and customization of both products.
Virtual Printer System (VPS): In-depth knowledge of use of VPS to drive both SNA and TCP/IP printers.
OPERATING SYSTEMS: Z/OS, OS 390, MVS (SP, XA, and ESA), VM, TPF, AIX, VMS.
languages:
IBM S/370 Assembler: Coding of MACRO instructions and conditional assembly language, re-entrant and multi-tasking code, exit routines. Analysis of dumps.
UNIX shell scripts: Experience with UNIX shell scripting and a number of product-specific scripting languages. Familiar with UNIX VI editor.
DEC Control Language.
Fortran: Engineering and numerical applications.
Work experience:
Confidential March 2002 to December 2009
Senior Architect

• Hired from previous contract position as technical lead of a team of 7 technicians.
• Converted mainframe networking from subarea basis to APPN.
• Converted user terminal access to TCP/IP TN3270 from previous Communcation Server / SNA configuration.
• Converted connections to external companies from SNI/Gateway to Extended Border Node.
• Supported operating system upgrades from z/OS 1.2 to 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8.
• Participated in two major datacenter move projects.
• Decommissioned NCP and 3745s.
• Configured the SMTP server, including exit routine.
• Configured caching name service.
• Installed (SMP/E) and configured third-party products, including TPX, Tivoli storage manager, and Connect/Direct.
• Designed path tables for a complex subarea network (prior to APPN conversion).
• Led numerous problem determination efforts, in multiple disciplines.
• Assisted in migration to JPMorgan Chase after acquisition.

Confidential contract transferred from Ciber Corporation) July 1999 to August 2000
Confidential (acquired Technology Management Group) January 1997 to July 1999
Confidential April 1992 to December 1996
Senior Technical Consultant
Variety of systems support tasks in a contract consulting environment.
Washington Mutual Bank Assisted client in management of a very large SNA network with multiple host sites and 2400+ branch offices. Also implemented z/OS TCPIP for client. Assisted client with in-sourcing of support for mainframe networking from a previous outsourcing environment.
Group Health Co-Op Supported a large, multi-platform, multi-protocol network. Network was migrated from SNA to TCP/IP. Implemented MVS TCP/IP, Apertus Datastar gateway units, Nameservice. Supported AIX systems. Developed solutions for an array of cross-platform printing requirements. Implemented network interconnect for an engineering client. Supported implementation of a client application on a DEC Alpha 2100.
Federal Home-Loan Bank Setup networking environment for client’s business disaster recovery site. Assisted client with various network implementation and upgrade projects. Participated in merge of data center with PEMCO Financial Services.
IBM Catia Data center Setup SNA network linking data center with primary customer, Boeing.
Portland / Multnomah County Participated in cost-benefit study of a proposed merger of Portland City, Portland Police Bureau, and Multnomah County Data centers.
State of Alaska Participated in an audit of Alaska data centers in Juneau and Fairbanks.
Confidential September 1991 to April 1992
Operating Systems Programmer
Member of a team supporting an SNA network consisting of over 100 subarea nodes. Responsible for a project to improve availability and throughput in this network by improving routing architecture using NetSpy and NetDA. Also supported various network software products including backup support for TPX.
Confidential June 1990 to April 1991
Confidential (out-sourced above) May 1990 to August 1990
Operating Systems Specialist
Responsible for planning, implementation, and support of software for a data communications network linking banking operations in five states. Upgraded network to current release of VTAM. Performed requirements analysis for purchase of new communications front end hardware. Organized installation of hardware and software for resulting new 3745. Organized merge of networks after out-sourcing to Perot Systems. Assisted in skills development for junior members of staff.
Confidential February 1981 to May 1990
Senior Systems Engineer
Supported very large communications network including MVS/VTAM, VM/VTAM, and Transaction Processing Facility (TPF) controlled networks. Lead systems programmer of a four person team. Prepared NCP’s, PEP’s, and EP’s for 3705 and 3725 communications controllers and setup VTAM definitions, including SNI/Gateway. Coded VTAM exit routines. Did initial installation of NCCF and NLDM. Led network troubleshooting. Coordinated network change management process, planned upgrades to software, and planned network capacity. Served as consultant to senior management on network related issues.
Confidential May 1980 to February 1981
Systems Programmer
Performed a variety of systems programming tasks in a large dual IBM 3033 MVS installation. Primarily responsible for a large VTAM controlled communications network including 3705’s, 3790’s, and 8100’s. Installed ACF/VTAM and converted network from pre-ACF release.
Confidential April 1978 to May 1980
Junior Systems Programmer
Performed a variety of systems programming tasks in an S/370 MVS installation. Installed an IBM 3790 Data Entry System including extensive ALC programming effort. Brought up installation’s first VTAM network.