Z/os Automation Expert, CA-View/Deliver Expert

KENNETH R. COTE

*** **** ****** #*-*, Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110

*****@********.** 360-***-**** (C)

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

** ***** ********** ** *** Systems Programmer. Administered automated operations

utilizing products, such as, OPS/MVS, SA/Zos, Control-O, and Netview. Implemented

Disaster Recovery scripts using Geographical Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (GDPS) /

Extended Remote Copy (XRC), Netview and SA/Zos where recovery systems are up and

running in sixty minutes. Developed automation routines to control system tasks and

message traffic developed in REXX. Performed IBM/OEM product installations,

upgrades, and maintenance through SMP/E. Implemented CA-OPS/MVS System State

Manager Global Application (SSMGA) to move workload to other systems to support

rolling IPLs. Consulted and trained CA-View/CA-Deliver at customer sites.

TECHNICAL PROFILE Mainframe Software

Z/OS, OS/390, CA-DELIVER, CA-JCL CHECK, CA-

VIEW, CA-1, CA-7, CA-11, CA-EASYTRIEVE, CA-

TMSGRW, CA-LIBRARIAN, CA-OPS/MVS, CA-

OPERA, CA-SCHEDULER, CA-SYSVIEW,

CONTROL-O, FDR/ABR, GDPS, IOF, ISPF, ISPF

LOGON PROCEDURES, JCL, MVS, NETVIEW,

PROJCL, QUICKREF, REMEDY CHANGE/PROBLEM

MANAGEMENT, REXX, SYSTEM AUTOMATION

Z/OS, SAVRS, SDSF, SMP/E, TRMS

PC Software: Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook),

Winzip, Adobe Reader, Windows Messenger, McAfee Security, Iomega backup, Internet

Explorer, Opera, Email, Arcsoft Photo Database

EDUCATION

B.S., Psychology, Radford University

Diploma, Operations, Computer Learning Center

SEASONAL HISTORY

Signal Mountain Lodge/ Forever Resorts Apr 13 to Oct 13

Sales Associate – Assist customers/guests in any way including sales purchases,

location of merchandise, giving directions for recommended attractions/activities. Other duties

consists of stocking and pricing, keeping store neat and clean.

Yellowstone General Stores/Delaware North Companies May 12 to Jun

12

Sales Associate - Operated POS cash register (RetailPro), accurate cash handling and

processing credit cards for customer purchases. Always count change to customers to

ensure bank balanced. Kept store clean and well straightened.

Signal Mountain Lodge/ Forever Resorts Apr 11 to Oct 11

Sales Associate

Yellowstone General Stores/Delaware North Companies Apr 10 to Oct 10

Sales Associate – Operated cash register utilizing Retail Pro, assisted customers

using corporate Guest Path guidelines (One customer at a time to ensure the

customer has the best vacation experience).

IT Assistant – Performed installations of cash registers (PC and all peripherals

utilizing Retail Pro) prior to store opening. Troubleshooted problems for quick

resolution.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Senior Technical Specialist - Automation

Washington Mutual Bank Oct 00 to Nov09

Installed and maintained GDPS, SA/Zos, and Netview in the GDPS system data

mover environments used for automated Disaster Recovery. Provided daily

support for OPS/MVS that includes development of CICS and DB2

startup/shutdown interfacing with CA-Scheduler. Developed automated

operations, such as, IPL, Shutdown, and message workload activity in a multi-

Lpar environment.

Independent Contractor Sep 98 – Sep 00

Computer Task Group

State of North Carolina

Provided OPS/MVS support and SAMS DISK reporting.

Darwin Partners

LTV Steel

Performed SAMS DISK reporting using REXX.

CDI Information Services

First USA Bank

Conducted vendor product installations, upgrades and customizations for year 2000 compliance.

Assisted client with acclamation from VSE to MVS environment.

Senior Systems Analyst

Soza & Company Sep 96 – Sep 98

Implemented Console Automation Systems, such as, CA-OPS/MVS and Control-O and performed

conversions from CA-Opera to Control-O that interface with the Control products.

Systems Programmer

Computer Associates Oct 95 - Sep 96

Conducted CA-Deliver and CA-View client training and consulting incorporating report

distribution definitions to database administration, including reorganizations, initialization

parameters, backup procedures, migration of reports to optical disk/tape, and migration of

databases from other data centers and Lpars.

Systems Programmer II

ANSTEC, Inc Aug 93 - Oct 95

Performed system tuning via JES2 initialization parameters. Conducted product installations, upgrades,

and maintenance via SMP/E. CA-View/Deliver administrator.

MCI Telecommunications – Systems Analyst Mar92 – Aug93

US SPRINT – Analyst Programmer Jul90 – Mar92

Peoples Drug Stores – Operations Support Analyst Nov87 – Jul90

SALLIE MAE – Computer Operator Apr84 – Nov87

Consultants and Designers – Computer Operator Nov82 – Apr84

REFERENCES Available upon request.

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