EXPERIENCE

Confidential 
April 2009 to Present
Principal Senior Mainframe Network Engineer Lead 
Blythewood, SC
Planning implementation and support of the in-house migration of multiple customers.  Assigning and coordinating Mainframe Network activities and problem tickets between 
all technicians in the group. Installation and support of various software releases (from z/OS V1.7 to z/OS V1.10) which include VTAM, TCP/IP, APPN, Enterprise Extender, OSPF, SMTP, FTP, SSL, NCP, VPS, DRS, DRS, PSF, Connect Direct and many other mainframe software products  as required by the many different customers. Preparing and performing Disaster Recovery exercise as required by each customer.
Training junior Systems Programmers on the newly implemented technology. Maintain MS-Project Plan, MS-WORD and MS-Power Point, Excel and VISIO for documentation and migration purposes.
Performed problem determination as required.  On-call coverage 24 by 7.

Confidential 
September 2008 to April 2009
Project Leader / Senior Mainframe Network Engineer 
Olympia, WA
Planned and designed the migration/offload of CIP routers and 3745’s to OSA  Express technology using redundant connectivity and migration from SNA to TCP/IP. On an over 15 LPAR installation under z/OS V1.8 and V1.10, customized mainframe  Software (VTAM, TCP/IP, OSPF, SMTP, FTP, SSL and Netview) as required to allow TCP/IP and Enterprise Extender in order to migrate from 3745 SNI and CIP routers.  Connected to over 30 State agencies via Enterprise Extender (AIX Servers and Mainframes) and also router SNA/SW in order to migrate SNA devices. This accomplished the removal of five 3745’s local and remote. Implementation of SYSPLEX Routing and Hyper Sockets. Installation, customization and support of Netview V5.3. Maintain Microsoft Project Plan used to design redundant connectivity of network resources.  Created plan for VLAN’s with HSRP to connect to switches and access layers. Developed  VISIO diagrams with the new connectivity design. Documented the procedures for remote user connectivity to our network. 
Implementation and support of mainframe Host on Demand (WRQ), preliminary installation of Cyberfusion, installation and support of Connect:Direct (NDM). Performed problem determination as required. On-call coverage 24 by 7.

Confidential 
May 2008 to August 2008
Senior Mainframe Communications Engineer
Jacksonville, FL 
On an over 30 LPAR Data Center, supporting the installation of VTAM, APPN,  TCP/IP, Sysplex, FTP, SMTP, Netview V5.3, VPS, DRS and Connect Direct  during a migration from z/OS V1.7 to z/OS V1.8. Configuring and supporting OSA  connections in support of SNA, TCPIP, Ethernet and QDIO. Responsible for support of VTAM, TCP/IP, VIPA, customization and installation 
of Dynamic and Distributed VIPA, Enterprise Extenders, SMTP and OSPF. Installation, customization and support of CONNECT:DIRECT V4.7 and the SECURE PLUS product.
Setting up mainframe network checkout procedures.  Also supporting Disaster Recovery on a remote site. On-call coverage 24 by 7.

Confidential 
November 2007 to April 2008 
Senior Mainframe Communications Engineer
Norcross, GA 
On a multi Data Center, support for over 80 z/OS LPAR’s as well as VM guest systems. Configuring OSA cards (SNA, Ethernet, QDIO, etc.) in order to support each customer independently.
Responsible for the support of VTAM, TCP/IP, VIPA, TPX, FTP, SMTP, VPS, defining network routes, RIP, OSPF, Dynamic and Distributed VIPA. Responsible for all mainframe network server problem resolution. Planning the in-house migration of future customers. Writing problem determination procedures for Customer Service and Operations personnel.  On-call coverage 24 by 7.

Confidential 
July 2007 to November 2007
Senior Mainframe Network Engineer 
Weehawken N.J.
Planning the installation and support of VTAM, APPN, TCP/IP, FTP, SMTP, Netview V5.2, VPS, DRS, PageCenter, Supersession and Connect Direct during a migration from z/OS V1.4 to z/OS V1.7.  Responsible for support of VTAM, APPN, TCPIP, SMTP, VIPA, customization and installation  of Dynamic and Distributed VIPA, Enterprise Extenders, OSPF, 3745 NCP V7.8  and SNI .
Installation, customization and support of VPS, DRS, PAGE-CENTER, PSF, CONNECT:DIRECT and the SECURE PLUS product. Also responsible for setting up the Communications Server portion for Disaster Recovery on a newly added Data Center that will be used for Disaster Recovery. On-call coverage 24 by 7.

Confidential 
March 2004 to June 2007
System Automation Engineer/ Senior Mainframe Network Engineer 
Washington, D.C.
Support for system migrations from OS/390 V2.10 to z/OS V1.4 and to z/OS V1.7. Responsible for Mainframe Network performance and problem determination which Included analyzing GTF and component traces as well as VTAM and TCP/IP dumps using IPCS. Installation customization and support of Tivoli Netview V5.2.  Planning, installing, customization and support of Netview z/OS System Automation V3.1 in order to automate the system IPL’s and shutdown as well as the scheduling of the online systems and the system databases. Installation, customization and support of CONNECT:DIRECT and SECURE PLUS product. Performing on-call duties as required.
Additional Responsibilities:
Disaster Recovery Tactical Project Manager
Planning the installation and implementing the capability to have each data center serve as backup 
to each other. 
The responsibilities included the following:
Coordinating with the D. C. Government Agencies to perform the Disaster and Recovery Exercise.
Creating a detail implementation project plan using MS-Project and doing project presentation to the government agencies.
Documenting of all Mainframe and Network hardware and software at each Data Center.
Ordering of additional equipment or software upgrade as required for recovery.
Ordering of software products and licenses as required.
Planning the reconfiguration at both locations and remove unnecessary equipment wherever possible.
Planning the installation and support of APPN and Enterprise Extenders.
Implementing the planned changes which included the consolidation to a single NETID.

Confidential 
October 2003 to February 2004
Senior Software Engineer
On an 11 LPAR environment, planned and implementing the upgrade of the Communications Server from an OS/390 V2.10 to Z/OS V1.4, NCP from V5.4 to V7.8.1, implement OSA, VIPA, APPN, Enterprise Extender as well as many other mainframe products. Install, customize and support NetView V5.2, the TCP/IP interface, Tivoli NPM/TCP/IP, and ITM 5.1. Customize NetView in order to automate the network via clists and message handlers. The responsibilities included documenting the current environment, evaluating hardware upgrade and micro code levels, applying and reviewing software maintenance using SMP/E, reviewing user modifications and exits, writing recommendations and updating the project plan. Responsible for problem determination of all Network resources which included the analysis of SNA and IP traces as well as and TCP/IP VTAM dumps using IPCS. 
Performing on-call duties as required.

Confidential, Austin, TX 
August 2003 to October 2003
Course Developer
Developed the online courses for the TBSM (Tivoli Business Systems Manager) and NETVIEW products.  Responsibilities included the customization and testing of various products (VTAM, TCP/IP, USS, IMS, CICS, DB2, NETVIEW, RODM, WEBSPHERE, etc.) that interface with TBSM, meeting with the developers of the products in order to discuss findings and setting up presentations for instructors and product support technicians. Performing on-call duties as required.

Confidential. 
June 2002 to August 2002
Mainframe Systems Programmer
On an OS/390 V2.10 and Z/OS 1.2 environment, supported VTAM, TCP/IP, Tivoli NetView and NPM/TCPIP. Implemented VTAM APPN and Enterprise Extenders. Responsible for solving all Network related problems, which included analyzing VTAM dumps and GTF traces as well as TCP/IP Packet traces. Documented, setup and implemented a Disaster and Recovery environment. Training junior systems programmer as well as operators in the automation process. 
Performing on-call duties as required.

Confidential
July 1999 to February 2002
Mainframe Communications Technical Lead 
Installation and support of Mainframe TCP/IP connected via OSA and 3746/900, supporting Ethernet and Token Ring. Consolidation of 3745’s and SNA Token Ring conversion to OSA cards, in order to reduce the number of 3745’s. Planning, installation, and support of VTAM Subarea/Interchange (APPN) network. Installation, customization, and support of TME-10 NetView for OS/390) v1.3 and automating the Network via clists and message handlers. Performing on-call duties.

Confidential
December 1998 to June 2000
Mainframe Communication Technical Analyst
On a multiple LPAR and FEP environment, performing problem determination of all mainframe network related problems which included running and analyzing VTAM and IP traces as well as 
Dump analysis.
Analyzing the performance of all FEP’s in order to reduce the number of required FEP’s.
Also, responsible for the installation and support of SUPER-SESSION and multiple file transfer programs such like TRACS, OpenConnect and NDM software products..
Recreating the assembler language source for the FTP TRACS product in order to have the programs re-assemble to meet Y2K compatibility. Performing on-call duties.

Confidential.
March 1999 to June 1999
Mainframe Communication Technical Analyst 
On a multiple LPAR environment, responsible for the in-house migration and problem determination of the communications products.
Installation and customization of TIVOLI Netview and communications products as required. 
Assisting in the training of other technical and operations personnel.
Performing on-call duties.

Confidential
February 1995 to January 1997
Senior Telecommunications Technical Analyst
Planning, installation, and support of SSP v4.3, NCP v7.3, VTAM 4.3, NetView v3.1, NTUNEMON v2.2. and NETSPY v4.6. Conversion of point-to-point VTAM/NCP SDLC lines to Wide Area Network Frame Relay. Implementation of VTAM\'s APPN features as Network Node and Subarea Node. Support for all Network attached resources, which included SNI, OS/2, Token Ring through the 3745, APPN/APPC/PU2.1, OS/2, and LU6.2 connections. Disaster and recovery of all network resources and related supporting software. All above products installed and maintained using SMP/E. Assisted and trained Help Desk technicians and Operators in performing problem determination. Also, responsible for the installation and support of SUPER-SESSION and multiple file transfer programs such like TRACS, OpenConnect, NDM, and SNDM as well as many other ISV software products.

Confidential 
May 1993 to November 1994
Mainframe Network Analyst 
Planned and performed the implementation of the conversion from VTAM/NCP SDLC point-to-point lines to Wide Area Network, using IBM\'s 3172 as the Host interface to the SNAC and WelFleet\'s Frame Relay routers and using WilTel\'s Cloud as the Frame Relay carrier. Implementation and support of APPN/APPC/PU2.1, LU6.2 connection through 3174\'s CP to UNIX communication and multiple AS/400\'s connection to the mainframe. Also, responsible for the implementation and support of VTAM v3.4.1, NCP v5.4 NetView v2.3, ANO MVS v1.2.0 using SMP/E v1.7. Implemented NCP/VTAM Dynamic Reconfiguration, NetView/JES interface with MCS extended console support and Automated Network Operations support. Customized the above products to best fit the requirements. Also, responsible for the installation and support of SUPER-SESSION and multiple file transfer programs such like TRACS, OpenConnect, NDM, and SNDM as well as many other ISV software products..
As part of the disaster and recovery team, planned and implemented the recovery of all network resources, and assisted other members of the team in the recovery of the installation.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Hardware:Multiple IBM ES/9000 820, 9672CEC, IBM 3745/3745-900, AS/400, 3174, 3172, 3708
Software: OS/390, MVS/ESA, MVS/XA, MVS/SP, ACF/VTAM, ACF/NCP, SNI, TCP/IP, NetView, ITM, NPSI, X.25, ANO, CICS, JES2, NPM, DB2, HCF, TSO, NETSPY, IPCS, SMP/E, Token Ring, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Frame Relay, APPN, APPC, LAN, Gateways, WAN, OS/2, Client/Server, VPS, SUPER-SESSION, TRACS, OpenConnect, SNDM, COMM-COMMANDER.

EDUCATION
Professional Training: ACF/NCP Coding, SNA Problem and Determination, ACF/NCP Tuning, SNA Interconnect Planning and Implementation, NetView Installation, APPN Implementation, TCP/IP Implementation Workshop and TCP/IP Diagnostics.