Software Management
Resume:
Rodney Tyler
abhxy5@r.postjobfree.com
Solon, Ohio 44139
Expert experience in IBM host communication software such as TCPIP, VTAM
APPN, NCP, and network management software OPENVIEW, NETVIEW and NETMASTER.
Also experience with Internet WEB based products such as IBM Host on Demand
and WESPHERE Applications Server (WAS). Perform Senior System Programmer
functions in the planning, implementing, customization of all
communications systems software on z/OS IBM, and compatible host
processors. Much experience with LAN/WAN to mainframe connectivity
solutions such as Enterprise Extender, CISCO CIP, OSA for TCPIP, IBM 3745
TCPIP over token ring, Secure FTP, SSL SSH, SMPE, JAVA, RS6000 TCPIP to
CICS socket interface for INFOHUB solution, and SNA gateways for NBP, IPX,NETBUI, XNS and TCPIP protocols.
TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
TCPIP Intranet Planning & Connect Direct Planning Implementation
Implementation
Enterprise Printing Implementation Firewall Technology Implementation
(VPS)
IBM WEBSPHERE Host On Demand IBM AFP/PSF VPSTCPIP Implementation
Implementation
APPN / Enterprise Extender Top Secret Clearance
Implementation
NCP 3745 SNI implementation Client/Server Technology
Data Center Automation/Modernization Relationship Building and Management
Panning
Disaster Recovery Planning z/OS System Programmer
Secure FTP SSL SSH NAT Firewall Information Technology Specialist
National City Bank
08/2008 12/2009
Technology Consultant
Perform third-tier production support for the CS/390 mainframe portion of a
large corporate network. Resolve production support issues in cooperation
with application support specialists, firewall, and router and server
specialists. Perform problem determination and either directly resolves the
problem or assembles and directs temporary technical teams of the
appropriate specialists. Monitor system performance and proactively manage
capacity. Participate in projects. Provide daily system administration.
Performs installation tasks for all IBM CS/390 software. Perform problem
diagnosis of the CS/390 software and hardware environment as it relates to
the CS/390 mainframe.
IBM Corp /Communication Technologies Inc./ Federal Data Corp.
1997 to 12/2007
Systems Consultant
Primary responsibilities are to advise and direct the US Department of
State in reengineering the VTAM SNA 3270 legacy system network access to
the open systems TCPIP protocol, using the IBM TCPIP & Interlink, Secure
FTP using SSL for file transfer, and VPSTCPIP and EPS products for 3270
printing. Also, Responsible for Connect Direct planning implementation and
diagnosis and customization of web access products IBM Host on Demand,
WEBSPHERE using IBM NETFINITY and S/390 Enterprise Server platforms.
Supervised staff of 2 Systems programmer when implementing TCPIP protocol
network and system upgrades for SNA network (APPN).
ANSTEC, Inc.
1996 to 12/1997
Sr. Systems Programmer
Strong team leader, who advised, directed and assisted the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corp. in customization, implementation, and problem diagnoses of
IBM and AMDAHAL host based communications software. Software includes
TCPIP VTAM 3.4, NETVIEW V3, TELEVIEW, NCP6.2. Implemented tape silo
communications software Library Stations. Planned directed and assisted
host communication activities leading to successful Backup and Recovery
testing for the FDIC at the SUNGARD Disaster and Recovery Facility.
Successfully proposed and implemented a host to LAN TCPIP printing solution
using IBM AFP/PSF VPSTCPIP to replace obsolete 3270 hardware.
NASA Goddard
1991 to 1996
Systems Programming Manager
Major responsibilities included overseeing implementation and problem
diagnoses of all host base systems and communications hardware and software
for the Computer Service Branch code 254 at NASA Goddard Space Flight
Center. The major hardware and software include IBM ES9121, Amdahl 4745,
IBM 3172, Interconnect controller 3274's, 3174's, RENEX, and IBM 7171
protocol converters, Rabbit gateways, VTAM 4.1, NCP7.1, NETMASTER, NETSPY,
VPS, VPSTCP, VPSPCL, VPSDRS, TPX, Automate MVS, Connect Direct, SAR/Express
Delivery and AFP/PSF.
Developed and implemented a MVS host to LAN workstation printing solution
which involved MVS host initiated printer orientation for LAN and local
attached workstation Hewlett-Packard printers. Evaluation, and installed
a Data Center Modernization solution involving the following Legent
software products; Automate MVS, Automate XC, Terminal Productivity
Executive (TPX), System Archive and Retrieval System (SAR), paperless
office software Express Delivery, and advanced printing solutions from IBM,
Levi Ray, AFP/PSF, and VPS.
Completed two CPU migrations while on the Goddard Space Flight Center CSB
code 254 contract. Assisted in the migrations from an AMDHAL 5890 host
computer in to a IBM ES9121 model 490 in 1991 and then to a ES9021 model
500 in 1993.
Planning Research Corp
Systems Programmer
1987 to 1991
Developed and implemented communications migration/conversion plan to
install Amdahl's 4745 Front Ends processors, IBM3708, and RENEX protocol
converters, and VTAM 3.2 host access method; replacing two COMTEN 3650's
Front End Processors and host access method TCAM. Upgraded the NASA
Headquarters inter-center communications lines from 9.6kb Bisynchronous
links to 56kb links in a Back to Back dual gateway NCP configuration (SNI).
Planned, installed, and maintained the communications software and
hardware relating to the IBM SNA/SNI environment. Implemented SNA
network management software package NETVIEW. Planned data center
communications move to a new building using FDDI and Network Systems
channel extension architecture.
PRC/Immigration and Naturalization Service
12/1985 to 12/1987
Information Technology Specialist
Responsible for implementation startup SNA MULT-domain communication
network between Washington DC and Malibu California offices which included
installing and maintaining communication software and tape management
systems. Task were to install, customize, maintain, test, and support, the
IBM System Network Architecture (SNA) communication software such as VTAM,
NCP, NCCF, NLDM, NPDA, VNCA, VTAM, (NETVIEW).
Education
Computer Learning Center
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