OBJECTIVE

• A position in the computer industry that provides the opportunity to create increased challenges, responsibility and the possibility for upward mobility.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential iSeries Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all IBM Power 9 Setup, Configuration and Migrations
• Perform Management of Lpars and Resources through the use of Multiple HMCs
• Maintain Current Cumulative PTFs and Groups Utilizing Image Catalog Builds
• Track Performance and Trending Utilizing Native and Third Party Tools
• Administer High Availability Solution Mimix between Multiple Lpars
• Participate in Disaster Recovery Exercises at IBM Sterling Forest Yearly
• Attend LUG Meetings as a LUG Member 2 to 3 times per year at IBM Rochester MN for review of the latest advancement on Power Systems
• Build Databases Environments for Whole Sale Business as Required
• Design Dynamic Menus and Sub Menus to Provide User and System Security
• Create CL Programs for ease of System usage and Query for Reporting on Demand
• Configure all Interfaces for Inbound and Outbound Communications including FTP, SFTP, HTTP, SSL/SSH and Public/Private Key Exchange.
• Setup and Maintain Object Security Standards Across All Lpars for SOX Compliance
• Meet with Auditors from PWH Yearly to Run Scripts and Provide Reports for System and Object Security Findings
• Load, Configure., Maintain and Support 3rd Party Products including DBU10, Oracle Gateway, Attunity, CoolSpool, Jwalk, BMC Visualizer, Sysload, DetectIt, Hawkeye, SuperMon, Robot Backup/Scheduler/Network, Mplus, ACS, PKMS, WMS, Lawson, IP, Attunity, NuBridges and more
• Build and Manage Source Control Environment Utilizing MKS Implementer and Aldon LMI
• Perform OS, HMC and Firmware Upgrades as needed
• Provide 24/7 Support to Data Center Staff and Clients World Wide
• Maintain Documentation for Training New and Existing Users
• Continue to Research New and Innovating Technologies to Present to Upper Management to improve and Streamline Current and Future Processes
• Run Weekly Technology Meetings for all Department Representatives to Review Current and Future Projects, Problems and Question

Confidential iSeries Administrator/Websphere Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all iSeries Systems within the Continental United States, Asia and the Caribbean
• Manage Performance on all Lpars adjusting memory pools, DASD and CPU on Demand as needed
• Collect and Analyze Performance Data using PM400 and iDoctor for optimum system performance and growth recommendations
• Configure and Maintain All System Hardware, Software and Configuration via Websm connection to System Rack Mounted local and remote HMC
• Dynamic Movement of System Shared Resources on Demand via HMC among Lpars for Installation and Backup of Software Updates and Data Backup
• Perform OS System Upgrades, PTF Maintenance, Third Party Installation and Troubleshooting
• Install, Configure and Maintain all Messaging on the iSeries using Mplus for email notification of selected events
• Perform the duties of Security Officer Managing User Profiles, Group Profiles, Distribution lists, System Values and Audit report tracking
• Maintain and Troubleshoot all communication and system issues providing 24/7 support for the Global Community
• Create CL programming code on request for streamline automation of Job flow as needed
• Manage Offsite High Availability Systems scheduling Disaster Recovery and Reverse Role Swap Testing
• Setup, Manage and Support Websphere Application Server 6.1 and Websphere Development Studio 7.0 providing support to end user community
• Setup and Enforce HTTP and Admin Console Global Security registering authorized users as needed
• Schedule maintenance window for all Website upgrades and provide maximum site availability

Confidential iSeries Technical Service Analyst/Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Configuration, Upgrade and Support of all Third Party Software including Robot Scheduler/Network, Pentasafe Secure/Audit, OS Director, OMS/ODS Replication, Resource Accountant, BPCS, PickPro, Nova, Rforms, Forms Plus, EDI Trustedlink, Pitney Bowes Fulfillment Solutions and FedEx Server Carrier Link.
• Maintain OS/400 V5R3 and Develop Strategic Plan to Upgrade OS to V5R4 by Years End.
• Manage and Maintain PTF’s Across all Three Partitions on an iSeries 550 Utilizing Management Central.
• Maintain, Download and Apply All HMC Updates as needed as well as Build/Configure Backup HMC for redundancy
• Install/Configure/Tests RMU’s for Three IBM 3581 Auto Loaders for Tape Unit Management across Networks.
• Installation and Configuration of additional Lpars, DASD, Memory on an IBM 550.
• Configuration of Websm and iSeries Access for Windows for remote console access.
• Security Officer Management Across all Systems Maintaining User Profiles, System Values, Subsystems, Authorization Lists, Communication Hardware Resources, Exit Points and Remote Access Requests..
• Setup ECS/Service Director for Access over IP eliminating conventional dialup
• Schedule and Perform OMS/ODS High Availability Advanced Role Swapping on Source/Target Systems Twice Per Year.
• Participate as part of the Disaster Recovery Team for Restore of All iSeries Systems at Sun Guard Locations in Philadelphia and Carlstadt Twice Yearly.
• Setup and Maintain Local and Remote Journaling across Systems including Security Journals for Auditing.
• Responsible for Performance Manage Across all Partitions including Memory, DASD, CPU and I/O Devices.
• Also Responsible for 24/7 Daily Support and Troubleshooting for North America, Asia and Europe with issues relating to iSeries Connectivity, Security and Performance Issues.
• Provide Documentation, Training and Mentoring to Three Operators on New Procedures.