JORGE POLES
**** ***** ***** **. *******, FL ****7
407-***-**** acq1bf@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgepoles
CHARACTER PROFILE
Information Technology Specialist with 20+ years of experience of forming strategic partnerships
Multilingual in English, Spanish & Catalan with outstanding interpersonal and a communication skills
Proven track record of efficient Data Center End User Support, Mainframe Access Audits, & Job Batch Streaming
Exceptional computer security and compliance knowledge with ability to troubleshoot diverse platforms
Knack for successfully implementing and overseeing complex projects including coding and networking
Gifted at multi-tasking, problem solving and leading / coaching a team, even during disaster recovery
TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS SUMMARY
Systems: CICS/ISPF/Mainframe, Unix-Based Systems (Solaris, Linux, BSD); Windows (all), Novell NetWare
Databases: Oracle, Hyperion, DB2, Notes Databases & Relational Databases
Languages: JCL, SQL, HTML, Cobol
Software: Lotus Notes, MicroSoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Powerpoint, Project, Visio)
Hardware: Printing Systems, including Impact, IBM laser and OCE
Networks: LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Firewalls, TCP/IP
Security: Anti-Virus Tools
Specialties: IBM, Tivoli, Remote Operation, VTAM, MVS, JCL language & VSAM AMS files, RACF, CA-7 Scheduler
Endeavor, NetView, Changeman / Netman / Maximo ticketing tools, MIM, LPAR, T24, Sysplex, Cobol
Omegamon, Editran, GATF, DFHSM, JES2/3, TACACS, TSO, ISPF, File Aid, IFBR14, IDCAMS, z/OS
CA-IDMS, Mainframe DB2, Lotus Simphony, Cobol II, PDS, GDG, DB2, Hummingbird, OPC Schedulers
Apache, Backup Management, Data Integrity, Debugging and managing stressful Host
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Self Employed Orlando, FL
Technical Freelancer 2014-Present
Relocated to the United States from Spain, attained legal right to work in this country
Staying current on technology trends occurring in the industry by assisting local users
Actively seeking full-time permanent employment and willing to travel and/or relocate
IBM Global Services Barcelona, Spain
IT Consulting Specialist - Security & System Server Operations 2007-2013
Oversaw 24x7 Data Center management for jobs batch, networking, OPC scheduler, IPL and Disaster Recovery
Consistently delivered on monthly, quarterly, and annual targets while engaging team and upper management
Audited Mainframe accesses for Deutsche Bank, spearheaded End User Support and compliance duties
Extracted information with SQL, implemented security policies, including templates & health checking processes
Acted as Master APAR Creator and assigned IT tickets through Changeman and Maximo systems
BANCO Sabadell (Merger of Banco Atlantico), Barcelona, Spain
IT Specialist - T24 Process 2004-2007
Responsible for managing disaster recovery processes, repairing and restoring hosts through NetView
Performed IPL/POR with Hardware Management Console (HMC) & pushed programs from testing to production
Analyzed abend codes / tickets and transferred files between customers and host with EDITRAN
Monitored daily T24 operations of branches across the United States, ensuring optimal performance
Utilized debugging tools and File Aid Facilities to create, delete, copy, and rename data sets
BANCO Atlantico Barcelona, Spain
IT Specialist - Printing Systems 1997-2004
Provided IT support of all Printing Systems (IBM 3800 Series/Impact, OCÉ printer…), IBM S/38, NetView