Thomas K. Farrow
Memphis, TN 38112
Phone: 901-***-****
email: acr0of@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
A challenging position in Data Processing providing an opportunity for
continued professional growth and advancement.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Computer Operator experienced in Mainframe Systems. Experienced with Database Environments. Ability to plan, Organize, Implement and Monitor Data Processing Projects. Excellent Interpersonal Skills. Strong Written and Oral Communications Skills. Experienced in Personnel Training.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Indian River High School: Chesapeake Virginia June 1979
Computer Operation: 200 hours, 3300 Technical Training Wing,
Kesseler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi, June 1981.
EXPERIENCE
Console Operator
Collabera Inc.
@ FedEx Data Center Memphis, TN,
25 Airport Rd.
Morristown, NJ. 07960
Monitored IMB AS400 mainframes for FedEx at their data center in Memphis Tennessee.
Computer Repair Technician
Aerotek 2013 – 2013
Trained and certified to repair Apple and IBM Laptops at the Flextronics repair center in Memphis, TN.
Volunteer
United Methodist Neighborhood Center 2012 – 2013
Repaired Desktop computers and setup a Computer Lab for the center. Also updated software on older computers and performed nessecery repairs.
Computer Operator II
Northrop Grumman 2005 – 2011
Harris Corporation 2004 – 2005
United States Postal Service, National Customer Support Center
4605 Hickory Hill Road Suite 101
Memphis Tennessee 38141
Monitored and processed nightly production for the United States Postal Service National Customer Support Center on an IBM MVS platform using SDSF, CA-7, Control D, and Control M system utilities.
Computer Operator 2000 – 2002
ISI Professional Services
@ Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
2150 Mercator Drive
Reston, Virginia 20172
Monitored and processed nightly production for the Bureau of Indian Affairs on a Unisys NX Clearpath A-series platform. I assisted with the move of the systems from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Reston, Virginia. I monitored online processing and helped with the upkeep of the tape library system using B&L software. Filled in for Help Desk after normal business hours.
Computer Operator 1999 – 2000
Cue Data Services, Inc.
@Unisys Willow Oaks Center
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Assisted in the conversions of Unisys 2200 & A Series computers to Clearpath IX & NX computers for the State of Pennsylvania. While monitoring the real time and batch processing of these systems.
Lead Operator 1999 - 1999
Computer Systems Technology, Inc.
@ Tennessee Computer Center Internal Revenue Service
6333 Getwell Road
Memphis, Tennessee 38118
Monitored real time and batch processing, training operators, trouble shooting any problems that occur during processing, and following through until problems are successfully resolved and filled in for Help Desk after normal business hours.
Computer Operator 1995-1999
Standard Federal Bank
2600 Big Beaver Road, Troy Michigan, 48007
Monitored a real time online DMSII system and to process nightly productions on multiple mainframe systems. In addition I helped train other operators in all aspects of computer operations. Remotely monitor IBM system using MVS operating system. Filled in for Help Desk after normal business hours.
Computer Operator 1987-1993
Atlantic Permanent Federal Saving Bank
740 Boush Street, Norfolk Virginia 23510
Monitored a real time online DMSII system and process nightly production, in addition I inventoried and maintained all computer equipment, train other operators in all aspects of computer operations, and maintained the Tape Library system.
Computer Operator 1984-1986
Cunadata Corporation
888 Norfolk Square, Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Monitored a real time online system and to process nightly production for 80 Credit Unions. Also responsible for batch processing for 30 other Credit Unions and assisting with the conversion process of 25 additional Credit Unions.
Computer Operator
United State Air Force
Little Rock Air Force Base
Jacksonville Arkansas, 72099
Provided Operations Support of Air Force Database and Data
Communications systems. During this period I established a firm
foundation in computer operations and related administrative task.
HARDWARE EXPERIENCE
Unisys A,B,V,1100/2200,Clearpath IX & NX Series, IBM 9672, IBM AS400, UNIX, Honeywell 700 & 6000 Series, ICS Pinnacle Systems, Tandem Systems, Hewlett Packard 9000 Systems, Kodak Optical Disk Systems, Xerox Printer Systems, Datagraphic Fiche Systems, Storage TEK silos, Personal Computers, Data Communication Equipment, Environmental Support Equipment, Computer Terminals and other Peripherals
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Unisys ECL, JFL, NDL, WFL, DMSII, BNA, Mapper and System Software
IBM,JCL, MVS, TSO, CA-1, CA -7, SDSF, Control D, Control M,OS390, Omega View, Main View, Unix Software Systems, B&L Products, Remedy, Newtrend/Miser2 Honeywell Software Systems, Datagraphic Software Systems and Xerox Software Systems