PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Over 45 years experience in software development and maintenance, including 6 years as a Systems Programmer in the US Marine Corps, 6 years as a Project Manager subcontracting to IBM FSD, 10 years in software development and maintenance / E - Mail administration for WTU/CSW/AEP, 5 years as a Mainframe
• Systems programmer for the as well as 12+ years as Lead Mainframe Systems programmer for the Confidential .

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Skills: TSO/ISPF, JCL, and IBM Utilities. SMP/E (ServerPac/CBDO), non-SMP/E, and third party Install Manager software installation methods. Mainframe software and hardware, including: z/OS, VM, Parallel SysPlex, WLM, RACF, ACF2, CICS, TCP/IP, VTAM, HSM, SMS, RMM, SMF, SDSF, XEDIT, JSF, VPS, FTP, sFTP, Syncsort, IOCDS, IODF, HCM, HCD, physical/virtual tape processing. BMC (Including MainView & TotalObjectManager), Compuware suite, IBM PD Tools, SCRT Tool, z/OSMF. COBOL, Pascal, PL/1, REXX, CLIST, Hi-Level Assembler programming, SAS/MXG. DB2 and CICS systems interfaces,Tivoli Workload Scheduler, Remedy, SDE, HEAT, Cherwell (Change and Incident Management). Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Lead z/OS Systems Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Support tasks included troubleshooting and resolving problems/issues encountered during the testing of mainframe software including operating system upgrades (from z/OS to 2.2, to 2.4), and DB2 upgrade (from Version 9 to Version 10 to Version 11) as well as machine upgrades (z9 to Z s). Provided on-call support as required for all mainframe technical issues.
• Responsible for conversion from StorageTek Silo physical tapes to Luminex virtual tape solution. Installed and configured IBM Ported tools for implementation of SSH, cURL, and SFTP. Converted all production FTP to sFTP. Third party installation and support including:

Confidential z/OS Systems Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Support tasks included troubleshooting and resolving problems/issues encountered during the testing of mainframe software including operating system upgrades on multiple agency mainframes (from z/OS 1.8 to 1.9 and 1.10).
• Provided on-call support as required for all mainframe technical issues. Participated in Disaster Recovery planning and procedures, as well as DR Drills. Performed daily monitoring (and resubmission as necessary) of chargeback data, quarterly system Health Checks, monthly Sub-Capacity Reporting, and Sysplex verification. Installed, configured, tested and supported third party (non-IBM) software in an IBM mainframe environment, including the following products:

Confidential

Mail Administrator

• Responsible for setup and administration of NT IDs and Exchange mailboxes. Maintained and monitored all NT and Exchange servers, participated in disaster recovery procedures and off-site testing.
• Migrated clients from IBM’s OfficeVision (PROFS) to Microsoft Exchange/Outlook (6,000+ clients), and then to Lotus Notes. Automated directory add-ons to build global distribution lists. Provided problem resolution and support to end-users for E-mail, Internet and ID issues.Programmer/Developer

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Preparation, presentation, and evaluation of Request For Proposals (RFPs). Supported the development community of several large military projects. Maintained and enhanced support of a PTR (Problem Tracking Report) database system. Monitored PTR’s for AN/BSY-1 and used ISPF, JCL, CLISTS, PL/1, and CLIC code on a MVS/ESA system.
• Supported enhancements to a multiple project PTR Database for the Military Systems Trainer Departments. This system used PL/1 and SQL/DS on a VM operating system. Solved the data security and integrity problems of commercial financial institutions using IBM’s IUO language PLS/86. Supported firmware deliveries and initial PKA requirement reviews for future Public Key firmware.

Confidential

Mgr/Technical Lead

Responsibilities:

• Supervised efforts of five programmers on various projects. Responsible for all applicable phases of System Development Life Cycle including low level design, high level design, code, unit test and integration test. Participated in (and moderated) reviews for all of these cycles. Worked closely with Quality, Configuration Management, and Engineering Records during the delivery of software. Generated Engineering Notices (EIDS), Engineering Drawings (New, Red-Line, and Revise/Redraw) and attended Software Control and
• Change Boards (SCCBs) for all delivered software. Updated/authored documentation for all delivered software (using GML/Script, ISIL and BookMaster). Supervised the efforts of three persons in the software control function. Responsible for Tape/Diskette copying and labeling, preparation of vital records and record retention schedules, generation of replacement listings and post processed listings on request.

Confidential

Staff Non-Commissioned Officer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all hardware and software on IBM 360/50 and 360/65. Performed system generations (Sysgens) and I/O generations as required.
• Installed and tested communications software between 3705 communications controller and dial-up lines for data transmission from remote Series/1s. Performed both formal and informal of operators and programmers. Responsible for daily backup programs and all SMF report generation and monitoring.