Enrique Genera
El Paso, TX 79925
abiraf@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To find a position in a company where I can apply my past work
experience and be an asset to the company as well as to attain personal
satisfaction from being in a position that I know I want as a career.
Summary of Qualifications
. As a consultant, my expertise was requested by outsource agent during
transition from in-house operation to outsource provider.
. Vast experience in Information Technology, including administration of
production schedules, disaster recovery planning, and physical
security of data center, Technical Support analysis, problem
resolution.
. Managed company's Help Desk for 12 years, managing all aspects related
to Help Desk functions, providing desktop, mainframe and printer
support.
. Strong background in working with IBM mainframe/desktop hardware and
software, scheduling upgrades to both. Well versed in functionality of
network operating systems and their hardware components (e.g. modems,
telecommunications links, controllers, gateways, routers, etc.).
. Analytical skills: considered subject matter expert pertaining to data
center operations. Provided technical expertise on a wide range of
subjects when out of the ordinary events occurred.
. Computer Literacy, Systems and Languages: at least a working knowledge
of the following; z/OS, MVS, TSO, VM, DB2, IMS, CICS, AIX/Unix,
Windows 95/2000/EX, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Netware,
Veritas and basic PL1 programming language.
. Provided weekly updates to department manager. Presented yearly
goals to division V. P. and company CEO.
. Prepared annual budget for data center (up to $6 million at its high
point) that included payroll for up to 10 employees, hardware
maintenance/lease, software maintenance/lease, supplies for staff and
supplies for data center.
Employment History
U.S. Census Bureau-El Paso, TX.
04/2010-08/2010
Crew Leader Assistant
Enumerator
El Paso Independent School District
02/2009-04/2010
Tutor
Substitute teacher for Middle and High Schools
Dyonyx
12/2007-2/2008
I. T. consultant
El Paso Electric Company
06/79-11/2007
Supervisor Computer Operations
1987-2007
Section Assistant
1984-1987
Computer Operator
1981-1984
Computer Operator Jr.
04/81-10/81
Computer Operator Trainee
1979-1981
Clerk Part-Time
06/79-10/79
Work Summary
. Provides supervision, training and technical assistance to section
personnel.
. Enforces procedures and standards for equipment operation, trouble
shooting, and data and installation security.
. Ensures proper completion of production work, monitoring the integrity
of processed and data bases and the quality of output through
input/output control and quality review.
. Evaluates and recommends new hardware devices.
. Reviews and approves systems design for production procedures.
. Oversees and monitors the tape management system and all associated
off-site tape storage vaults.
. Directs operations librarians in completion of tasks: maintenance of
all production JCL and data input files; integrity of corporate data
through backups and data base reorganizations.
. Reviews new or modified applications submitted for production for
completeness and adherence to procedural and documentation standards.
. Develops, administers, monitors and controls budgets for assigned cost
centers.
. Investigates and resolves problems associated with Production Control
functions.
. Oversees ordering of Computer Operations supplies and reviews
associated invoices; ensures that appropriate inventory level of
supplies is maintained at designated storage sites.
. As a Computer Operator, entered commands on computers, tape drives,
printers, data communications equipment, and plotters to integrate and
operate equipment. Interfaced with customers to ensure that servers
are functioning and to gather information about new server
requirements. Interfaced with vendors to expedite resolution of
various problems. Observed peripheral equipment and displayed error
messages to detect faulty output or machine stoppage. Investigated
evaluated and resolved equipment problems and escalated issues as
necessary to maintain job production. Monitored and maintained the
production job schedule to ensure the schedule was adhered to in order
to maintain high performance. Performed daily, weekly, or nightly,
backups on systems in accordance with set procedures to satisfy
Disaster Recovery needs. Took printers and terminals in and out of
service as required and assisted in resolving hardware related
problems.
Accomplishments
. Initiated, designed and implemented Company's Help Desk allowing
Company to take advantage of certain discounts from IBM pertaining to
computer equipment maintenance.
. Reviewed and recommended work process enhancements to reduce man-hour
and improve customer service by reducing manual batch job intervention
and out of sequence processing.
. Managed an annual budget of over $6 million which included payroll for
a staff of 10, software licenses, hardware leases, hardware
maintenance and supplies for the computer center.
. Wrote Company's Physical Security of Information policy that is
incorporated into the Company's 'Information and Information Systems
Security Plan and Policies'.
. Coordinated mainframe Disaster Recovery Tests, each time accomplishing
stated goals.
. Maintained Company's mainframe Disaster Recovery Plan.
. Coordinated and led Computer Center relocation from old site to new
site accomplishing the move in 24 hours.
. Improved customer efficiency by installing on-line report distribution
system allowing customers almost instant access to reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Park College, 1995 Ft. Bliss, TX
Major: Management