It's what I do!

As you can see from my resume I've been primarily in computer operations for quite some time. I consider myself to be quite versitle. Best thing a job can bring is challenge! I love to solve problems and figure out either their root and/or the steps to conquer them.

I've been in a mainframe environment dealing mostly with Unisys A-series/Clearpath/Libra styles. I have had some time on Unisys Voyager 2200 and even less time on an IBM mainframe although I'm really not sure what model it is. I'm not shy to the PC world either. I was right in the midst of the PC revolution. I've seen them evolve from computation instuments that only the rich could afford to a computer that you could run down to your local rent to own and get one. I've had to learn the curve with PC and sometimes at a fantastic rate!

My one really big wish would be to go back and get some networking certificates. Only thing holding me back is money for reasons that once you read the Moi page you'll understand better!

I've tried my hand at the linux world too. Have played with several different distros. At one time I was hosting my own web and email server right from the privacy of my own desk. Unfortunetly I've never had the pleasure of using any of this self taught experiences in the real world.

My ideal job would be on that give me both the challenge and growth needed to keep me entertained. That's right, I said entertained. I've always enjoyed working both on and with computers both mainframe and pc. Albiet, everybody has their bad days so have I but in the end I still enjoyed the work.

• 21 years experience with Unisys NX/A-Series mainframe environment
• 15 year MISER banking platform (now under Fidelity National Information Services)
• Committed collaborator and team leader
• A quick study; adapt easily to new computer environments

Unisys A-series/Clearpath	Unisys WFL	MCP Operations
B&L Automated Tape Library	B&L Scheduling	DARGAL/Ezspec Report Writer
IBM Operations	Tivoli	HP Openview

• Responsible of monitoring the Unisys Libra mainframe functions and alerting management of any abnormalities
• Create and maintain written procedures
• Pre-Diagnose and Document errors and report to senior IT staff
• Manipulate print data using two Xerox 4112 EPS printers
• Create nightly schedule for use on both second and third shifts
• Monitor newtork servers for errors and contact the proper IT group when necessary
• Monitor and order consumables for data center use

• Responsible for monitoring both New York State Education Unisys A-Series A-14, Office for Temporary Disability Assistance and Office for Children and Family Services Unisys Voyager 2200 mainframes, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles/ New York State Department of Health/ New York State Office of Mental Health/New York Power Authority and New York State Higher Education IBM MVS z/OS mainframes reporting to management any abnormalities.
• Manipulate the Enterprise Service Center Help Desk using the Peregrine Help Desk software to both create and route trouble tickets to their proper technicians.
• Mount tapes according to programmers specifications
• Manipulate and prioritize print documents on the Xerox DocuPrint 180 Print System and distribute reports as to procedures
• Monitor both Tivoli and HP Openview system monitors for critical alerts and contact the proper support group(s) for dispatch
• Ability to interpret job documentation and instructions
• Ability to prepare periodic work activity reports for computer operations
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with management, customer agency management, supervisors, subordinate staff, technical staff and vendor management and technical field staff
• Collect and document significant diagnostic data pertinent to indicated errors

• Used the Unisys A-Series A-14 mainframe for testing and implementation of production software and system MCP upgrades
• Responsible for keeping critical piece of system software up to date gathering the appropriate new level from the Unisys Support website then testing.
• Using the Unisys Enterprise Output Manager sent print date to both Unisys high speed impact printers and Unisys UDS9724 and UDS9716 laser printers
• Using the Unisys Enterprise Output Manager created template files for use in pressure seal forms Innovate automation for day to day functions with the Unisys Work Flow Language (WFL) in assistance with B&L Associates BLSCHED scheduling software
• Sending files, reports and notification information to internal customers using mainframe software (OBJECT/EMAIL)
• Implement new work flows into the scheduling software
• Supervised two offsite operators. Giving them constant training and pointing out potential errors and stoppages in processing
• Assigned special tasks to the night operator in regards to halt loads, field engineer maintenance and upgrading both production software and system software during off hours
• Successfully ran nightly processing, DMSII reorganizations that were included with vendor software release from home using remote access and extra SCSI drive storage on the A-14 mainframe
• Creatively adapted mainframe technology to interface with PC technology for use with online report retrieval. AttachMates FilesExpress was used sending three hundred plus print file to the Odin COLD storage software then utilizing both provided software an DOS batch files to complete indexing of electronic reports.
• Provided round the clock support for night operations, solving unexpected problems that would impact next day online functions
• Analyzed current work flow finding way for them to be more efficient and cutting production processing times
• Use of mainframe technology to inform myself through email to a cell phone of a failed processes. I created the WFL to inform myself of critical jobs that night operations might miss.
• Created custom reports from a DMSII relationship database utilizing the DARGAL/EZSPEC report writer
• Using WFL automated the nightly creation of dividend checks. The automation took the chance of operator error out .
• Automated the online posting of ALTINS (ALTernate INput FileS) through the MISERnet banking platform
• Created backup schemes and purge routings for rotating magnetic media. Scheduled regular pickups to both local offsite and hardend offsite facilities

• Using the Unisys A-9 and Unisys A-11 mainframes created/tested and implemented WFL (Work Flow Language) programs into the daily work.
• Responsible for running daily work and checking for accuracy
• Scheduling all WFL requests and place them into both the daily and nightly work flow
• Prepare night operator’s work flows
• Plan and develop ways to improve the computer system already in use by researching program documentation supplied by vendor. Found several instances where long running updating programs did not have to be run single stream. These programs were tested to run multi-processing saving the night operator fourty-five minutes processing time and utilizing the A-11 better.
• Document and report to management any abnormalities that occur

• Responsible for processing customers complaints, questions, bills, money orders and New York State Lotto
• Accurately count and process cashiers pickups and promptly enter them into the computer system
• Make cash, food stamp and check deposits when necessary and conforming to both store and bank procedures
• Balance office ledgers for start of next business day

• Responsible for creating quality backups of the AS/400 mainframe
• Run company reports and distribute them to the proper people
• Report to management any problems that occur with the AS/400 mainframe or other machinery

• Responsible for processing and updating customer database on a daily basis
• Deal with customers by telephoning them daily with accurate funding balances
• Reconcile all customer account upon cycle dates and check for quality

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