Infrastructure Cloud Architect - AWS certified
Resume:
ELENA NANOS
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Dynamic, dedicated, accomplished Infrastructure Architect, certified in AWS, IBM & TOGAF, with expertise in a large-scale mainframe, Unix/Linux and Wintel systems. Industry driving practitioner with over 25 years of System Software support, Infrastructure Architecture, Middleware and Application Integration experience. Career objectives include focusing on large-scale integration of on-premises IT data center solutions to the cloud-based AWS platform.
Highly motivated, goal oriented, a difference maker with a unique combination of technical depth, motivation and innovative approach to complex problems. Proven ability in developing technology strategies, leading software upgrades, building the technology team, architecting, implementing and deploying the solution, and overseeing the execution of the plan. My dedication, commitment, forward thinking, leadership qualities and diverse technical knowledge make me a very valuable asset. I am an energetic leader, strategic thinker, highly motivated, proactive, think ‘out of the box’, continually develop my skills and stay current with industry technological advances. Look for new ways to improve the reliability of the production infrastructure environment, while reducing the cost of operation and driving technology innovation.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Infrastructure Architecture - Application Integration - Software Engineering
- Cloud Architecture (AWS) - Analytical / Strategic Thinking - Performance / Capacity Management
- Commitment to Excellence - Leadership / Team Build - AWS / IBM / TOGAF Certified Architect
- Project Management - Published Author - Guest Speaker at IBM Conferences
- Winner of "2017 IBM Champion for Cloud" award
QUALIFICATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS HIGHLIGHTS:
Extensive experience in infrastructure support, systems architecture, integration, automation and middleware planning, implementation, performance and support across distributed and mainframe platforms.
Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure and relationship between processing platforms, operating systems, Cloud based (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) implementations, databases, frameworks, networks and continuous delivery architecture.
Strong technical knowledge of Enterprise architecture domains, IT engineering design, implementation plans, operation performance metrics and capacity management.
Expert / highly familiar with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Architecture, Azure Cloud, PaaS, J2EE/Java architecture, CI/CD using AWS services, WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere MQSeries, Tomcat, ESB, DataPower XI52, IBM Integration Bus / WebSphere Message Broker, CICS Transaction Server / Gateway, z/OS, Linux, RESTful services, JSON Web Services, TOGAF, SOA, SDLC, Scrum, Hadoop, Big Data, Docker, MicroServices, Virtualization, JMS, MDB, EJB, JCA, JDBC, DB2, VSAM, COBOL, XML, SOAP and HTTP.
Proven ability in designing, implementing and deploying the solution, and overseeing the execution of the plan.
Proficient with AWS management console, Azure Portal, Wily Introscope, Dynatrace, ITCAM, QPasa, MQ admin MO71, PMAT, PuTTY, WS_FTP, GitHub, BCO Visualizer, HP PM, ISA, APA, USS, Omegamon, Explorer for z/OS, CPSM GUI, Memory Analyzer, IPCS, RMF, SMF, WLM, JCL, VISIO, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
Experience in design, application deployment and performance optimization of large scale Java centric Applications.
Published author of 29 articles on architectural approaches, technical designs and implementations. Had my published work converted to white paper, published on IBM WEB sites and published on the cover of the magazines.
Presented at IBM conferences, received multiple awards and was guest speaker at InterConnect 2015.
Named as a ” Leader of the year” of Chicago North-West Cloud Integration User Group.
AWS Certified Solutions Associate Architect
IBM Certified Infrastructure Systems Architect
TOGAF Certified Architect - The Open Group Architecture Framework
IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server ND
IBM Certified Solution Expert - CICS Web Enablement
IBM Certified System Specialist - WebSphere MQSeries
IBM Certified Solution Expert - Dynamic Infrastructure Technical Leader
IBM Certified Specialist - Dynamic Infrastructure Virtualization, Consolidation & Business Resilience Technical Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), Chicago, Il – Oct, 2005 to May, 2017
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, TX, OK, NM, MN and Dearborn National
As a Lead Systems Architect – Infrastructure Systems Architecture and Performance support
Collaborated with Application and Solution architects on architecture and integration design to ensure effective integration of infrastructure, application, framework, database, security, messaging and Cloud hosted interface.
Influenced technical solutions to meet evolving business requirements, while reducing TCO, maintaining resiliency, scalability, leveraging standard building blocks to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Evaluated technologies, solutions and applications to identify cost saving opportunities.
Analyzed impact of new technologies on existing services, perform gap analysis and ensure that technical components are mapped to business capabilities and established architectural framework.
Architected AWS Cloud based solution utilizing AWS VPC, Direct Connect, STS, KMS, Trusted adviser, Shield, WAF, CloudFormation, CloudFront, Route53, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, Aurora, ElastiCache, ELB, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, SES, Lambda, CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeCommit, CodeDeploy, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, ECS and ECR.
Analyzed how AWS Cloud Adoption Framework can be applied to build Cloud adaption strategy and governance.
Evaluated Big Data architectural patterns / implementation with AWS EMR, S3, KMS, Hadoop and HBase.
Considered architecture strategies and HIPAA compliance using AWS with Applications handling PHI data.
Investigated Cloud Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools, like AppDynamics and AWS X-Ray.
Participated in Microsoft Azure IaaS and TSG Cloud PaaS infrastructure POC using Hadoop/HBase, Solr, OpenContent and Tomcat Application servers.
Provided leadership and direction designing application architecture roadmap translating customer requirements into logical and physical design specifications.
Created technical architecture diagrams and reference models to document architectural decisions.
Worked on Tomcat integration with CICS TS using JCA and JSON Web Services.
Worked on the application architecture to support communication with external SaaS Cloud provider.
Engaged with support teams to design and provide effective high availability / reliability driven designs (WebSphere, MQSeries, Tomcat, Cloud architecture, DB2, SYSPLEX, CTG, SPOF elimination).
Optimized performance of WebSphere Applications on z/OS and Unix/Linux platform.
Acted as PM for WebSphere on z/OS V8.5.5 implementation and exploitation of pageable 1M Large Pages with zEC12 Flash Express, achieving 30+% CPU saving (resulting in $500K cost avoidance).
Architected CICS Transaction Gateway (CTG) on z/OS HA design, with failover cross LPARs, utilizing SYSPlex Distributor, WLM, Port Sharing and CTG HA failover exit.
Lead efforts to successfully consolidate 80 CTGs on Unix into CTG on z/OS (resulting in annual $400K savings).
Acted as IT Lead for Enterprise Parallel SYSPLEX implementation.
Lead effort to exploit JSON Web Services with CTG on z/OS V9.1.
Proposed Private Cloud PaaS implementation utilizing Linux on z Systems and IBM LinuxONE.
As a Master Software specialist - WebSphere Infrastructure and Architecture support
Established WebSphere on z/OS (WASz) presence at HCSC. Acted as a WASz team technical team leader, coordinating work on WASz team FTEs and IBM consultants.
Designed, configured and implemented very solid, scalable, high availability WASz V6.1 infrastructure. Architected and established ‘best practice’ WASz implementation using Network Deployment Cluster configuration, crossing LPARs, with proven fail over capabilities.
Established excellent standards, naming conventions and procedures for building and supporting WASz infrastructure that IBM views as a model implementation.
Have been a key contributor in successfully implementation of WASz across 60 environments.
Developed and tested WASz infrastructure failover and error recovery plan.
Participated in Linux on z Systems POC, deploying existing WASz Application.
Supported WAS on Unix/Linux.
As a Technical Specialist - CICS/MQ Infrastructure and Architecture support
Upgraded WebSphere MQ Queue Managers to V6.
Installed CICS Transaction Gateway for z/OS V6.1
Provided support for 250 CICS TS 2.3 regions.
Participated in POI project, which resulted in bringing WebSphere on z/OS in-house.
Zurich NA, Schaumburg, Il – Dec, 1997 to Oct, 2005
As a Sr. Software and System Architect – architected appropriate Middleware strategy, supported interfaces with WebSphere on z/OS, CICS New Technology and a large WebSphere MQ Network, consisting of MQ Queue Managers across z/OS, Wintel, AIX/Unix and AS/400.
CICS V 2.1 - 4.1 and CICS TS V1.3 – 2.2 support
Setup CICS EJB server under CICS TS 2.2. Researched, designed and implemented CICS EJB PLEX.
Setup CICS TS 2.2 JVM to provide RMI-IIOP communication between LDAP and EJB running in WebSphere.
Supported CICS connectors into WebSphere on z/OS and Wintel.
Participated in CICS TS 1.3 ESP program and implemented CICS inbound IIOP CORBA support under CICS.
Headed a project to find a product that will automatically convert existing CICS 3270 screens into Web front-end without programming. Piloted the following products and features: CrossPLEX, NetCICS, InnerAccess, Hostbridge, VisualConnect, Jacada and CICS 3270 bridge, FEPI & CICS WEB Interface.
WebSphere MQ V 1.2 – 5.3.1 & MQSI V2.1 support
Supported MQ Network, which grew from 5 to over 100 Queue Managers in 4 years. Troubleshoot and resolved MQSeries problems and work closely with project managers to gather/define requirements. Worked with MQ developers, assisting with architecture, design, development and implementation of messaging and integration applications designed to turn business needs and requirements into technology solutions.
Provided backup support for WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker (MQSI) on AIX.
BMO Harris Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago, Il - May, 1989 to Dec, 1997
As a Systems Software Assistant Vice President, was responsible for management and planning for all CICS related projects as well as actual CICS support and maintenance in MVS/ESA environment.
Managed CICS consultants and was acting as CICS Project Leader, during Harris Bank DataCenter consolidation with Bank of Montreal, Canada.
Upgraded CICSPLEX of 25 regions to CICS/ESA V4.1.
Designed and implemented CICSPLEX to support Harris Bank acquisition of 80 Banks.
Implemented Shared Data Tables.
Installed and fully automated OS/2 based file transfer system, using Attach/2, WITT, and REXX scripts.
Performed installation and implementation of CICS/MVS V2.1.1, V3.2.1 & 3.3.
Headed Macro level conversion project.
Bankers Life and Casualty Insurance Co., Chicago, Il - August, 1984 to May, 1989
As a Sr. Software Programmer, was responsible for CICS support and maintenance in a MVS/XA environment. Installed CICS 1.6.1 and 1.7 using SMP/E & coordinated subsequent migrations to fifteen CICS regions. Installed and implemented ACF/VTAM V 3.2. Performed maintenance for NET/MASTER. Provided support for Network related problems.
Chicago Police Department Data Systems, Chicago, Il - March, 1981 to August 1984
As a Software programmer, provided software support for CICS/VS under MVS/370 operating system. Used SMP/4 to maintain CICS V 1.5 and installed V 1.6.1 in two ISC connected regions.
EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY:
Awarded the following certifications:
IBM Certified Solution Expert in CICS WEB Enablement - April 2002
IBM Certified Specialist in WebSphere MQSeries - April 2002
IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server ND V6.1 - May 2008
IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server ND V7.0 - January 2011
IBM Certified Specialist - System z Technical Support - January 2011
IBM Certified Solution Expert - Dynamic Infrastructure Technical Leader - February 2011
IBM Certified Specialist - Dynamic Infrastructure Virtualization and Consolidation Technical Design – Feb. 2011
IBM Certified Specialist - Dynamic Infrastructure Business Resilience Technical Design - February 2011
IBM Certified Specialist - Dynamic Infrastructure Energy Efficiency Technical Design - February 2011
The Open Group Architecture Framework V8.1.1 certification program – completed August 2011
IBM Certified Infrastructure Systems Architect - October 2011
AWS Certified Solutions Associate Architect – February 2017
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Chicago - 1981 to 1984
Completed three years toward Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science.
TRUMAN COLLEGE, Chicago - 1979 to 1980
Awarded Advanced Certificate in Data Processing
TECHNICAL TRAINING: Regularly attend conferences and frequent guest speaker at IBM conferences.
‘TOGAF V9.1 Framework and Enterprise Architecture’ training
‘AWS Solutions Architect’ training
‘Architecting on AWS’ Global Knowledge training
Participating in AWS Chicago user group and AWS Tech Talks Chicago technical events / training
Attended AWS Summit
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS DETAILS:
Presented ”Tuning CICS TS 2.3 EJB server utilizing enhanced EJB and JAVA support” at IBM Transaction and Messaging conference - 2004.
Was awarded HCSC Outstanding Achievement Award - 2007.
Was awarded HCSC award for Extraordinary Effort in Maintaining the Highest Level of Production Availability and Reliability - 2008.
Presented ” Achieving High Availability with WebSphere on z/OS - user experience” at IMPACT - 2009.
Was awarded The Open Group Architecture Framework 9 GOLD award - 2011.
Was awarded HCSC certificate of Appreciation for "Consistent effort to be a part of the solution" - 2012.
Was awarded HCSC certificate of Appreciation for successful CTG consolidation - 2012.
Was awarded HCSC certificate of Appreciation for contribution to successful implementation Health Reform (ACA) program utilizing WebSphere on UNIX and z/OS platform - 2012.
Presented “Achieving highest availability and best performance with CICS TG on z/OS HA Architecture – User Experience” at IMPACT 2013 - 2013.
Was awarded by HCSC “ITG 5 Star” Award - 2013.
Co-presented with IBM “ You've Got a Friend on IBM System z - Tales from CTG” at IMPACT 2014 - 2014.
Co-presented with IBM “Performance Optimization Using IBM Java on z/OS & IBM WebSphere Application Server on z/OS V8.5.5” at IMPACT 2014 – 2014.
Was awarded by IBM CICS Award for Innovation and Excellence award - 2014.
Was awarded by IBM Award for Exemplary Connectivity Solutions award - 2014.
Co-presented with IBM "Reasons to Love IBM Java and WebSphere Application Server on z Systems" at InterConnect 2015 – 2015.
Was awarded by IBM InterConnect 2015 Client Speaker z Star award - 2015.
Co-leading award winning Chicago North-West Cloud Integration User Group - 2013 - present - https://www.imwuc.org/p/co/ly/gid=1279 .
Was awarded by Global WebSphere Community “Leader of the Year” award - 2015.
Was awarded 2015 User Group of the Year for the Global WebSphere User Community award - 2016.
Winner of “IBM Champion for Cloud for 2017” award - 2017.
PUBLICATIONS: Authored and published the following articles on architectural approaches, technical designs & implementations.
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Title
Magazine
1
CICS TS 2.2 EJB Server JVM architecture and tuning tips
CICS Update Sep 2003
2
SOAP support under CICS TS - Technology Preview
CICS Update Oct 2003
3
A fresh look at Java for OS/390 - enhancements in functionality, scalability and performance
MVS Update Oct 2003
4
CICS TS 2.2 Threadsafe usage and performance
CICS Update Nov 2003
5
CICS TS V2.3 new features and SDK 1.4.1 planning information
CICS Update Jan 2004
6
Java for OS/390 problem determination tips and diagnostic & performance monitoring tools
MVS Update Jan 2004
7
CICS Transaction Gateway V5.0.1 and WebSphere V5.0 - improvements for Global transaction processing
CICS Update Feb 2004
8
Debugging CICS TS 2.2 Java Applications using Java Platform Debugger Architecture
CICS Update Mar 2004
9
CICS TS V2.3 LDAP support using JNDI – configuration tips and examples
CICS Update Apr 2004
10
CICS TS 2.3 Provides Robust CICS Enterprise JavaBean and Java Support and Improved Performance
z/Journal Apr 2004
11
A closer look at CICS EJB and Java support under CICS TS 2.3
z/Journal Aug 2004
12
Tuning CICS TS 2.3 EJB server utilizing enhanced EJB and JAVA support
CICS Update Sep 2004
13
CICS TS 3.1 highlights and an overview of new enhancements
CICS Update Mar/Apr 2005
14
CICS TS latest enhancements and new features that you need to know about
Tech Support Apr2005
15
CICS Transaction Gateway – strategic JCA connector with WebSphere Application Server
CICS Update Jun/Jul 2005
16
Connecting WebSphere to CICS TS using preferred J2EE connector - CICS Transaction Gateway – featured COVER story
Tech Support July 2005
17
CICS TS 3.1 enhancements in exploitation of Service Oriented Architecture
Tech Support Dec 2005
18
CICS Transaction Gateway for z/OS V5.1 from A to Z and V6.x enhancements
CICS update Jan 2006
19
Improving your CICS TS 3.1 throughput with enhanced exploitation of OTE – converted to IBM white paper
Tech Support Feb 2006
20
Best practices for using containers and channels under CICS TS 3.1
CICS update Mar 2006
21
Choosing the best CICS architectural approach to develop e-business applications
Tech Support Jun 2006
22
Tooling to support implementation of CICS TS 3.1 Web Services and rapid SOA development in CICS
Tech Support Aug 2006
23
WebSphere for z/OS V6.1 excels as the foundation for a Service Oriented Architecture
Tech Support Dec 2006
24
Hidden gems – free IBM tools that will help you manage WebSphere on z/OS and diagnose problem
z/Journal Feb/Mar 2009
25
Access to CICS from WebSphere Application Server using CICS Transaction Gateway
z/Journal Dec/Jan 2010
26
Factors to consider choosing appropriate Fit-For-Purpose Platform
http://enterprisesystemsmedia.com/article/factors-to-consider-for-choosing-the-appropriate-fit-for-purpose-platform
Enterprise Executive Journal Jun/Jul 2012
27
Build Your Private Cloud with PaaS Using Linux on System z - COVER story http://enterprisesystemsmedia.com/article/build-your-private-cloud-with-paas-using-linux-on-system-z
Enterprise Tech Journal Jun/Jul 2013
28
Improve your availability, scalability and z/OS mobile access with WebSphere Application Server V8.5.x
http://enterprisesystemsmedia.com/article/improve-your-availability-scalability-and-z-os-mobile-access-with-websphere
Enterprise Tech Journal Aug/Sep 2014
29
IBM InterConnect 2015 from a z Systems perspective
https://www.imwuc.org/p/bl/ar/blogaid=2250
Global Websphere Community Mar 2015
REFERENCES:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/elena-nanos/1/a47/70a (12 recommendations and 17 honors and awards listed).
Interview at Impact 2014 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ryEZBWA87k
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