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Title:
iSeries System Admin.

Location:
US-Illinois-Chicago North

Work History:
American Hotel Register, Vernon Hills IL 04/2007 - 12/2008 System i5 System Administrator (consultant)

As AS/400 Admin. Used Robot network, and Netcenter to monitor all system messages. Also monitor Unicenter TNg Console for system and network errors. Create Performance data reports, and explain all system picks. And send reports to upper management Supported system and hardware problems using Unicenter ServiceDesk. software. Ordering latest PTF, and installing on all Servers. Ensured all systems backups are completed. And ensure tapes are rotated according to BRMS backup recovery procedures.

Discovery Finanical, Riverwood IL 04/2006 - 4/2007 Operation Security (consultant)

Creating all procedures for there user access process. Including updating project manager as changes are made to Active Directory, Unix and AS/400, LDAP. Insuring and prove help to mangers updating the company directory. Creating and updating documents for Sarbanes Oxley. Also ensure all stakeholders completed there tasks. And working with PMO team for support functions. And updating my project portfolio. Work with Compliance and IT Audit team ensuring policies. Created all procedures for the system clean up. Using Access and Excel for reporting. Including updating documents as changes are made. Also using Enterprise Project Management Office, to keep team updated. Monitored for alerts generated by the operating systems. Work with mangers to insure change management process. Drafting mass email communications to all managers and directors. Audit user access on all platforms.   

Deluxe Media, Barrington IL 10/2006 - 04/2007 iSeries 570 Technical Administrator  (consultant)
Ensured all systems backups are completed. Make sure tapes are rotated according to backup procedures. Updating BRMs Backup Procedures so the tape management system could expire from BRMS values. Updating system documentation as changes are made. Created all procedures for end-day processing. Insuring and prove help with user accounts. Provided problem resolution when required. Monitored for alerts generated by the operating systems. Monitoring reports on when user last logon to the system. Create Excel report from iSeries Spool. File then E-mail to Managers.  



Perseco, Chicago IL 7/2005 - 10/2005 iSeries 570 System Engineer (consultant)

While working at Perseco, as System Administrator. Creating Audit Reports and extracting to Excel report from iSeries Spool File then E-mail to Managers. Updating BRMs Backup Procedures so the tape management system could expire from BRMS values. Updating system documentation as changes are made. Support system and hardware problems using Track-It Management software. Ordering latest PTF, and installing on all four Servers. Changing and insuring system values are the same on all Servers. Working on HMC console allocating system devices. Updating HMC Firmware. Also using HMC to install PTFs to all servers. Backup and remove JRN libraries. Updating Third party software to latest version. Backing up software libraries, and install updates. Allowing user to test software. And back out if needed by restoring saved library.  
 

Harley-Davidson, Milwaukee, Wi 2001-2005 iSeries 825 System Analysis (contract)

While working at Harley-Davidson, as Security Administrator. Which includes updating all user and software on 20 iSeries Systems? Creating all procedures for Sarbanes Oxley. While working with PMO team for support functions. Including updating documents as changes are made. Work with Compliance and IT Audit team ensuring policies. Created all procedures for the system clean up. Using Access and Excel for reporting. Drafting mass email communications to all managers and directors.  Insuring and prove help with user accounts. I also help with system and hardware problems using Tivoli Problem Management. Used Robot Scheduling to monitor jobs, and submit jobs. Used Robot Console to monitor message queues. Updating documents as changes are made. Support system and hardware problems using Tivoli Problem Management. And updating my project portfolio. Print report and moving reports from partition to partition. Using Control-M to process and moniting jobs on Servers. Create reports on when user last logon to the system. Updating all user and software on 20 iSeries Systems.
Merill Lynch iSeries 2001 -2001 570 Operation Manager (third-shift)  

Ensure night processing of two iSeries, LAN, and UNIX systems. Provided problem resolution for Lansa application. Ensured all systems backups are completed. Make sure tapes are rotated according to backup procedures. Created all procedures for end-day processing. Provided problem resolution when required. Monitored for alerts generated by the operating systems.  
 

Factory Card Outlet, Naperville, IL 1998-2001 Technical Services Manager  

Provide optimum performance, security, operating availability, and overall effectiveness of all AS/400 technologies. This includes management of the Data Center environment, Operations, Disaster recovery planning and tape management using BRMS. Used Robot Scheduling to monitor jobs, and submit jobs. Used Robot Console to monitor message ques. Hired, trained and supervised associates on all three shifts. Created all data processing procedures and ensured accuracy of all data. Provide leadership to seven MIS associates from both network and operations area. Upgrade OS operating system from V3R6 to V3R7, and V3R7 to V4R4. Installations include Y2K test system and ISOP Servers on AS/400 with NT 4.0. Strong knowledge of performance tuning, capacity planning implemented and managed the Help Desk for the user community.  
RR Donnelley Logistics, Bolingbrook, IL 1995-1998 Operations Manager

Ensured the File Transfer using TCP/IP was operating properly to automatically send and receive data to and from other systems as required? Provided problem resolution when FTP fails. Planned for classification by involving deployment organizations in technology assessments and delivering first drafts. Gathered requirements advising on directions, choices, and coaching on initial deployment. Implemented and continuously improved a management process that provided effective and timely reviews of project implementation. Developed and implemented upgrades for both AS/400 and LAN systems. Day-to-day IT Administrator interacting with staff and line executives translating business priorities into information systems strategic and tactical plan. After migrating AS/400 from Danville Illinois to Summit Illinois, Donnelley Logistics Services consolidated to the Bolingbrook, Illinois location. Overhaul day-to-day management and critical processes of the internal IT department. Created project work plans, design specifications, installation procedures, Disaster Recovery plans, and tested plans.   

Rosenthal Collins Group, Chicago, IL 1994-1996 Operations Administrator
Ensured processes and procedures for GMI were in place to ensure data and applications are backed in such a way to ensure recoverability of data and or applications in the event restoration is necessary. Created and maintained device definitions. Provided problem resolution as required. Responsible to ensure the divisions were getting the most out of the platform in terms of CPU and memory utilization. Monitored operations of batch queues for proper operation. Provided problem resolution when required. Monitored for alerts generated by the operating systems. Ensured that provider was in place to provide hardware and services to replace/repair hardware when necessary to satisfy the needs and requirements of the company AS/400 and associated peripherals such as disk farm. Installed, configured, and maintained all components required providing terminal emulation to the AS/400, including Netware, emulation software.  

 

Bear Sterns, Chicago, IL 1991-1994 AS/400 Supervisor

Provided problem resolution for GMI application. Ensured backup tapes were rotated according to backup procedures. Ensured tapes were stored and rotated according to data backup and restore procedures. Provided training on the use of applications developed outside of the facility. Maintained information on hardware and configurations of all facility desktop and laptop assets. Provided ability for desktop and laptop to log into the AS/400 and access appropriate.  















Skills:
IBM OS/400, Robot- Alert, Report, Scheduling, Advantis Passport, Tivoli Problem Management, Track-It Management, BRMs, Net Soft, Client Access, Windows 98/2002,XP, 2003 Server, Microsoft Office 2003,, NT, SAA Gateway, TCP/IP, SNA, IPX, CL, NDM, RJE, NJE, GMI, Pathfinder, Messager Plus.  



Education:
College of Automation, Chicago, IL 1984-1986  

Boston University, Certification 06/2007 - Current, Project Management Professional(PMP) Certification
IBM US Chicago, IL Certification 08/2000 AS/400 Operation Administration IBM US Chicago, IL Certification 06/2000 AS/400 System Administration And Control  

IBM US Chicago, IL Certification 07/1999 AS/400InternetAccessand TCP/IP  

Directions Chicago IL Certification 12/05/03 Cisco Certified Network Professional  

2274 Managing MS Windows Server 2003 Certification 12/12/2003  

2272B Implementing and Supporting MS Windows XP Professional Certification 01/15/2004  

2275B Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Environment Certification 01/27/2004  

2276 Implementing a MS Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts   Certification 01/29/2004  
Software
IBM OS/400, Robot- Alert, Report, Scheduling, Advantis Passport, Tivoli Problem Management, Track-It Management, BRMs, Net Soft, Client Access, Windows 98/2002,XP, 2003 Server, Microsoft Office 2003,, NT, SAA



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