Mainframe Programmer Resume

Title
Mainframe Programmer

Primary Skills
COBOL, JCL, Customer Service, Scheduler

Location
US-IL-Skokie

Posted
Mar-24-08


CAREER SUMMARY

Mainframe Programmer position with responsibility for analyzing and modifying program systems including encoding, testing, debugging, and installation for large scale mainframe computer systems.
Job could also include work with online / batch application programs and / or Disaster Recovery plans..


DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES


Programming Languages:
* COBOL, AS/400 COBOL Assembler, JAVA,
Operation Systems:
* Z/OS, MVS/DFP, JES2, VM, IBM-DOS,
* Windows XP, UNIX, AS/400, VM
Software:
* JCL, IBM utilities, VSAM, CICS, DB2
* IMS, SDLC, CA11 ( Restart Management)
* CA7 (scheduling), CA1 ( Tape Management)
* NDM (National Data Mover), FTP, TSO/ISPF
* SDSF, HSM, HMC, Omegaview
* Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes
* AFP (Automated Function Printing),
* OGL (Overlay Generation Language),
* SSM (System State Manager).
Network Tools:
* Spectrum, Tetragenics, Sonet, Vista Net,
* MQSeries, and Microwave.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EXELON CORPORATION, Joliet IL 2003 - 2008
Senior Analyst
Responsible for monitoring Mainframe and Network functions in the ECON (Exelon Computer and Network) Center. Daily work included monitoring of the mainframe systems using SCON (system console); Network monitoring using Spectrum, Microwave and Tetragenics tools to view alarms and take appropriate action for any defined network device; and maintaining material condition of the building.
* Handled day to day client requests which required prompt turnaround. Requests included but were not limited to starting and stopping tasks using System State Manager, trigger test and production jobs controlled by ESP/JSS (Job scheduling system), and restart of failed test or production jobs.
* Assessed on a daily basis Production Change requests against business risks and compliance with Production Control processes. Issued either a Go or NoGo based on correctness of the change and the current status of the environment.

GARY J. KAY Page 2

Senior Analyst (continued)

* Implemented new Management Model procedures for the ECON Center work which was added to the System Notebooks. Documents written were:

* Job Scheduling Systems procedure
* How to change the Sysplex Timer (system clock changed at time change)
* How to use Omegaview (monitored all mainframe systems on one screen)
* Compilation of VSM and Silo commands in one single document.

* Managed material condition of all work areas by performing a walk down of the entire building and reporting out to the appropriate vendors / management any anomalies found.

* Created master inventory list of all monitored equipment which included device number, location, serial number, type of equipment, and Vendor contact information. When there were equipment problems this was used as a single reference for calling out problems.


IBM GLOBAL SERVICES, Chicago IL 1997 - 2002
Technology outsourcing business offering contract engagements involving all aspects of information technology.
Application Integrator

Nissan Motors, Inc., Dallas TX (2002 - 2003)
Worked as part of a five person team in support of a conversion project from Legacy to SAP using MQSeries as the primary transmission vehicle. Wrote interface and conversion programs including creation of test and production JCL, creation of test cycles, testing the programs and JCL , creation of documentation and packaging up all the elements via Endeavor for installation into production. All work was done remotely.

Bank Of America, Dallas,TX and Atlanta, GA (2001 - 2002)
Worked as part of a support team which provided both application and production support 24 x 7 for the Accounts Reconcilement legacy mainframe application with approximately 150 clients. Also handled day to day client requests which required same day turnaround, including customers requiring setup and testing of new Auto Acknowledgements, NDM Transmission requests and Reversals (back out of incorrect information). The processing of these requests involved knowledge of JCL, Lotus Notes, NDM, TSO, and utilities.

IBM, Chicago, IL (1997 - 2000)
Worked on several Y2K conversion projects covering business sectors such as Utilities, Manufacturing,
Pharmaceuticals and Government. Experienced identification and conversion of legacy code, much of
which was written in Assembler. Familiar with PC tools including KEDIT, SCA, SEEC, and Revolve.

INTEGRATED SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, Chicago Il 1992 - 1997
A subsidiary of IBM supporting services of Bank of America Illinois

Information Technology Specialist
Provide primary support for CA7 automated scheduling system, Change Management, and Production
Migrations. Perform primary technical support and problem resolution across all three shifts/per day.
Secondary support for Automated Function Printing clients, microfiche creation, and Disaster Recovery.
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Information Technology Specialist (continued)
* Effected changes in the CA7 automated database to insure timely delivery of critical client information.

* Converted in-house electronic mail system to more efficient P C based software for Computer Generated message delivery.

* Controlled high risk changes to the production environment significantly reducing risk.

* Developed "HOW TO" manuals to instruct employees in the use of Automated Function Printing software, the in-house link program (LYNX), and the JCL migration procedure (Production Maintenance).

* Initiated changes to the "LYNX" application processing programs to provide functionality for additional types of program links.

* Managed space and currency in production migration libraries by eliminating unused and obsolete members.

CONTINENTAL BANK/BANK OF AMERICA, Chicago, IL 1975 - 1991
Senior Technical Specialist
Responsibilities included internal procedure writing, software and hardware conversions, Job Control Language components creation, Change Control, Disaster Recovery, Program code migration, Forms creation using Automated Function Printing software, Microfiche creation, Applications Programming support, and Maintenance of Production library space through obsoletion of unused members.


EDUCATION

Post Graduate work , Keller Graduate School of Management, Chicago, Il
B. A., Mathematics / Secondary Education, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Web Development Certification Program , De Paul University, Chicago, Illinois
Introduction to Java Programming, De Paul University Chicago, Illinois
Continental Illinois National Bank - Training program for entry level programmers

Certifications
See above


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