SKILLS

IMS DB/DC, Version 6.1, Version 7.1, 8.1, OS/390, MVS, JES2, JES3, SMP/E, IPCS, SYSPLEX, DATA SHARING, IBMLINK, TSO, ISPF, TPNS, PLI, COBOL, ASSEMBLER, DBA, DATABASE, REXX, JCL, ACF2, RACF, OMEGAMON, STROBE.

EXPERIENCE

June 2004 – Present IMS Systems Programmer Database Administrator
Computer Science Corporation

Working for CSC performing systems programmer and database administrator duties for a variety of US client.

January 2003 – January Internet and Java Applications Development
Automaton Pty. Ltd.
Melbourne, Australia

Since the end of my long term contract with IBM Global Services, I have been working with a small Application Development Company, creating internet based, database applications for use in the advertising industry.

1997 - 2002 IMS System Programmer
IBM Global Services Australia (Formerly Telstra)
Melbourne, Australia

Since returning from the U.S.A, I have secured a contract in the same technical support area as I was working before my departure. I am continuing to expand my skills and expertise in new areas including Sysplex and data sharing technology.

DUTIES

• As part of a team, assisted with the implementation of IMS 7.1 into Telstra's IMS Systems.
  
  
• Planned for and carried out the installation, customisation, testing, and implementation of IMS Version 6.1 and associated software into several IBM Asia-Pacific systems.
  
  
• Assisted with the production of an IMS Redbook on IMS Shared Message Queues technology.
  
  
• Implemented for evaluation IMS DataSharing technology in a Sysplex environment.
  
  
• Ongoing IMS support tasks including problem diagnosis and resolution, consulting, general systems programmer duties and on call support.

1994 - 1996 IMS Systems Programmer
Telstra
Melbourne, Australia

Initially a six-month contract, this position was extended a further thirteen months until March 1996. In this position I was one of eight IMS Systems Programmer employed by the largest telecommunications company in Australia with an IT department running MVS, JES2, VTAM, TCP/IP, IMS, DB2 and CICS.

DUTIES

• Planned for and carried out the installation, customisation, testing, and implementation of IMS Version 5.1 and associated software into 35 IMS systems.
  
  
• Designed, prepared and presented several educational courses for in-house training of technical staff using Microsoft PowerPoint. Courses included an IMS Operations course for 82 operators in two cities and an EPILOG/IMS course for systems programmers.
  
  
• Provided consulting expertise to a diverse range of clients including management, end users and other technical staff on technical issues related to IMS and other related software.
  
  
• Performed prompt and accurate problem diagnosis including dump reading using various tools such as IPCS and IBMLINK.
  
  
• Provided general systems programmer duties for IMS and related IBM and third party products.
  
  
• Provided ongoing, 24 hour, 7-day technical support for IMS and other software via pager, mobile phone and remote dial-in communications.

I resigned from Telstra to undertake an 8-month overseas vacation.

1991 - 1994 IMS Systems Programmer
National Mutual Computer Services
Melbourne, Australia

Promoted from senior computer operator to trainee IMS Systems Programmer I learnt all aspects of IMS software and support in an environment of skilled and experienced systems programmers and DBAs supporting IMS, CICS, DB2, MVS, VTAM, and other software. Eventually I become the most senior IMS Systems Programmer at this site.

DUTIES

• Contributed to the implementation of a dual site, disaster recovery plan.
  
  
• Automated numerous operational functions of IMS and DB2 using NETVIEW and REXX and provided consulting expertise to operational analysts and operators regarding automation of IMS and other software.
  
  
• Trained and supervised new IMS Systems Programmers and provided guidance and assistance where required.
  
  
• Conducted and contributed to the installation, upgrading and testing of IMS and other software using SMP and non-SMP methods.
  
  
• Performed ongoing monitoring and analysis of online and batch activity and tuned multiple IMS systems and application to ensure optimum usage of software and hardware.

I resigned from National Mutual Computer Services to undertake a contract position as an IMS Systems Programmer at Telstra.

1988 - 1991 Computer Operator
National Mutual Computer Services
Melbourne, Australia

DUTIES

• Operated an MVS JES3 site running VTAM, IMS, CICS and DB2 on a 7 day 24 hour rotating shift basis, gaining an extensive knowledge of operational aspects and procedures including console operation, batch scheduling, hardware maintenance and printing.
  
  
• Managed data centre and shift of operators on weekends.
  Liaised with management, application programmers, and helpdesk operators on operational issues.
  
  
• Provided assistance to operational analysts during extensive automation project.
  
  
• Trained junior operators including formal course preparation and presentation.
  
  
• Prepared and maintained operational documentation.

Promoted to IMS Systems Programmer.

1986 - 1988 Production Control Clerk
National Mutual Computer Services
Melbourne, Australia

DUTIES

• Coordinated the scheduling of overnight batch applications.
  
  
• Liaised with clients on their scheduling requirements for application onlines and batch runs.
  
  
• Performed tape librarian activities including dispatch and receipt of computer media and use of tape management systems.
  
  
• Participated in an extensive project to convert all batch processing to use an automated scheduling package (CA Schedular).
  
  
• Designed and implemented an automated batch scheduling system based n ISPF dialogs and CLIST for a legacy system.
  
  
• Coded other ISPF applications using CLIST.
  
  
• Worked overtime as a computer operator on weekends.

Promoted to Computer Operator.